Fareham’s award-winning Solent Hotel and Spa, part of Daniel Thwaites, is set to launch a show-stopping selection of Christmas activities. Whether it’s a family get-together, a festive catch-up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway, Solent Hotel and Spa will put all your seasonal worries to rest!

Relax in the cosy bar area or head out and make the most of any winter sunshine by the Meadow Bar.

Festive lunch and dinner

To mark the beginning of the festive season, the hotel’s team of Executive Chefs have created a bespoke Festive Lunch and Dinner menu. Served in the contemporary AA Rosette restaurant and boasting fresh, local ingredients, it is a festive feast like no other. 

Menu

Starters

Roasted Celeriac, Aged White Port and Chive Soup, Chestnut crème fraiche

Caramelised Onion and Goat's Cheese Tart, Honey-baked fig, fig chutney, toasted pine kernels

Poached Crayfish and Prawn Salad, Lobster and cognac dressing, pickled cucumber

Slow-cooked aged blade of beef, wild mushrooms, brandy and peppercorn café au lait sauce

Main courses

Butter Roasted British Turkey Paupiette, Streaky bacon, cranberry stuffing, pan gravy

Crisp Filo Pastry Vegetable Wellington, Sweet potato, roast red pepper and spinach, masala spiced sauce

All main courses are served with sage roast potatoes, truffle mash and maple roasted vegetables

Dessert

Thwaites Award-Winning Ale Sticky Plum Pudding, Baileys vanilla anglaise

Chocolate and Salted Caramel Delice, Crème Chantilly, alphonso mango

Best of British Cheese Selection, artisan biscuits, cinnamon spiced pear puree

Coffee and mint chocolates

Lunch - Adults £35 per person / Children under 12 years £18 per person*

Dinner – Adults £39 per person / Children under 12 years £20 per person*

*Pre-booking required. A deposit of £10 per person will also be applicable to parties of 10 or more.


Festive Afternoon Tea  

Sweeten up the day with a decadent Festive Afternoon Tea. Indulge in classic flavours such as smoked salmon, turkey and cranberry, mincemeat, followed by a unique dessert in the form of a prune, Armagnac and walnut tartlet.

Festive Afternoon Tea - £30 per person*

Champagne Afternoon Tea - £37 per person*

*Pre-booking required. A deposit of £10 per person will also be applicable to parties of 10 or more.


Father Christmas Sunday Lunches

Santa Claus is coming to town…and he’s checking in to Solent Hotel and Spa on the 4th, 11th and 18th December.

The only thing better than a delicious, homecooked Sunday lunch, is the look on the little ones faces when they realise that a special someone has popped in to say hello!

Adult 3 courses - £35 per person/Children (under 12yrs) - £18 per person (includes a gift for those 12 years and under)*

 *Pre-booking required.

Christmas Day Lunch

It’s Solent’s turn to cook this Christmas. Join the team for a delicious Christmas Day feast, full of all the classics that everyone will enjoy, as well as options for those that can’t stand sprouts! The best part? They’ll take care of all the prep and the washing up – a day to remember for all the right reasons!

Guests can arrive from 12pm to enjoy a Champagne and canapé reception before indulging in a decadent five-course meal. Father Christmas will be making an appearance to see who’s been naughty and who’s been nice this year…

Menu

Starters

Cream of Celeriac and Mushroom Soup, Truffle and chive crème fresh

Salmon and beetroot gravlax, Heritage beetroot salad, lime and wasabi cream

Course game terrine, Thwaites real ale Christmas chutney, chargrilled sourdough

Main courses

Roasted Striploin of English Beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce

Pan-Seared Seabass Fillet, Brown shrimp and parsley beurre blanc

Traditional Nut Roast, Puy lentil and root vegetables

All served with a selection of roasted potatoes and winter vegetables

Desserts

Thwaites Christmas Pudding

Brandy custard, whipped brandy butter

Passionfruit and Mango Delice

Fruit pearls, mascarpone and citrus cream

Farmhouse cheese platter, Christmas chutney, artisan crackers

Adults - £115 per adult*
Children (4-12 Years) £60 per child*

*Pre-booking required. A deposit of £20 per person will be required at the time of booking, and the full balance paid by December 1, 2022.


Why Solent Hotel and Spa?

Ideally located near the M27 and situated midway between Southampton and Portsmouth, the hotel provides the perfect base for those looking to explore England’s stunning South Coast. Whilst staying at Solent, there’s plenty to keep the children (and adults!) entertained; shop at nearby Portsmouth’s Gun Wharf Quays designer shopping centre, stroll Lee-on-Solent beach or head out to Titchfield Nature Reserve.

Nestled in mature woods and ancient meadows, the spa at Solent really does offer the perfect setting for guests to indulge in a pre-or post-Christmas spa day, courtesy of the hotel’s spa product brand, Caudalie. The award-winning spa boasts eight gorgeous treatments rooms, an outdoor hot tub that can be booked privately, a steam room and a spacious indoor swimming pool. 

For more information or to book your Christmas visit to Solent Hotel and Spa, please contact the reservations team on 01489 880000 or email reception@solenthotel.co.uk

About Daniel Thwaites

Established in 1807, Lancashire-based, family-owned Daniel Thwaites boasts a unique collection of award-winning inns, hotels, and spa hotels across England.

Christmas packages and events have also been launched across Daniel Thwaites’ portfolio of wonderful hotels - www.thwaites.co.uk