The Inn Collection Group is offering three-night Christmas staycations at its scenic pubs and inns, with festive dining and accommodation included. The package covers breakfast each morning, dinner for two on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day lunch and evening buffet, plus dinner for two on Boxing Day. Prices start from £582.30.
Festive packages at The Inn Collection
The Christmas staycation includes three nights' accommodation, with a full breakfast each morning. Guests also enjoy dinner for two on Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Day lunch and an evening buffet for two. Festive feasting continues with dinner for two on Boxing Day, meaning much of the Christmas food is taken care of.
The Inn Collection is home to 32 establishments across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Lake District and North Wales. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is also offering festive breaks at hotels across the UK, with prices varying by location. Parkdean is offering 30% off selected festive stays, including Panto, skating rinks, and Santa meet-and-greets at their Winter Wonderland parks.
Cosy Cumbrian inns for a festive break
The Ambleside Inn, near Lake Windermere, is a traditional Lakeland establishment with more than 300 years of history. Guests have praised its warm, welcoming atmosphere, with one saying they "dined like Royalty" and another describing it as "gloriously cosy." One reviewer felt the food was expensive for its quality, but a Boxing Day visitor said they "couldn’t have picked a better place" and described the food as "outstanding." Prices start from £582.30.
The Coniston Inn, on the shores of Coniston Water, offers lakeside strolls and access to the Lake District National Park. With a 4.1 out of five-star rating on Tripadvisor, one visitor described having a "memorable Christmas" and said they would "definitely recommend" the hotel. Prices start from £909.
More festive options in the region
The King’s Head Inn, near Great Ayton in North Yorkshire, sits beneath Roseberry Topping and has more than 200 years of history. One family praised the "brilliant service" and "gorgeous Christmas decorations," while another guest described the room as "warm, clean and very comfortable." One guest noted they "had to wait far too long for Christmas dinner," but another described it as "the perfect home from home at Christmas." Prices start from £597.
The Wordsworth, in Grasmere, offers a peaceful setting surrounded by fells and lakes. One couple who spent three nights there described it as a "wonderful Christmas break," praising the warm welcome, spacious room, and thoughtful festive touches including mulled wine and a Christmas hamper. Another guest was delighted with the hotel’s seven-course Christmas dinner, calling every dish tasty and saying it was "worth every penny." Prices start from £949.
Christmas staycation prices are based on two adults sharing an entry-level room; prices vary by inn and room type. A 10% non-refundable deposit is payable on booking.
