The medieval village of Alfriston provides a wonderful backdrop for a Christmas celebration at Deans Place, where roaring log fires, a cosy bar, elegant restaurant, beautiful grounds and views set the scene.

Monday 24th December - Christmas Eve:
On arrival enjoy a festive afternoon tea served in front of roaring log fire. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps a little last minute shopping in the village. Later the hotel manager will host a champagne & canapé reception followed by a mouth-watering three-course dinner in our 2 AA Rosette awarded restaurant accompanied by renowned harpist, Fiona Hosford. You may wish to visit St Andrew's church known as 'The Cathedral of the Down's for Midnight Mass.

Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day:
After a hot and cold buffet style breakfast, the Rector at St Andrew's Church will be pleased to welcome guests from the hotel for the traditional family service. Alternatively there are some lovely walks accessed directly from the hotel gardens onto the South Downs helping you to work up an appetite for our splendid traditional Christmas Day Lunch accompanied by Neil Richardson on piano. After some time for relaxation during the afternoon with friends and family, a light supper will be served in the evening.

Wednesday 26th December, Boxing Day:
After breakfast, take time to discover the village with our trail or venture further afield to the coast. We offer either a packed lunch, our Boxing Day Buffet with The Neil Richardson Trio in the Alfriston Suite or luncheon in the restaurant without music; the choice is yours! In the evening we will be offering a candlelit dinner.

Depart after breakfast on the 27th December.

From £183.33 per person, per night, total package price per adult for three-nights £550.00

A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of £100.00 per person is required at time of booking. Remaining balance is payable by 15th November 2012.

Christmas day lunch menu

Smoked Duck Breast with spiced purple plums, roquette greens and bramble berry dressing
Pressed Chicken Terrine with pink grapefruit & celeriac salad, green apple coulis and pea cress
Marinated Scallops with cumin and cauilflower panacotta, toasted hazelnuts, baby watercress & lime dressing
Baked Goats Cheese with honey and truffle, thyme, potato crisp and mixed land cress
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Cornish Crab Cake with fennel & tomato marmalade and land cress
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Clementine Sorbet
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Slow Basted Stuffed Turkey Breast with seasonal accompaniments and rich pan juices
Pink Roasted Sussex Beef Fillet with horseradish fondant and Madeira & wild mushroom jus
Pan Fried Fillet of Halibut with saffron cocotte potatoes, baby leeks and peppercorn & orange butter
Our Own Nut Roast with vegetarian pigs in blankets and seasonal accompaniments
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Caramelised Lemon and Blueberry Brûlée with vanilla shortbread
Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce
Toasted Panettone with spiced plums and cinnamon ice cream
Selection of British Cheeses with chutney and fine water biscuits
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Coffee with Petits Fours

Available: 23 Dec 2012 to 27 Dec 2012Minimum stay: 3 night(s)

Offer Terms & Conditions: A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of £100.00 per person is required at time of booking. Remaining balance is payable by 15th November 2012.
Arrive on the 24th December 2012 for three-nights.