65 of the best hotels for New Year’s Eve

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The best hotels for New Year’s Eve

Spending New Year’s Eve at a luxury hotel is a perfect way to begin the New Year. With many of Britain’s best hotels pulling the stops out for New Year’s Eve – fine dining and wine-pairings, cocktails and canapés, dancing, entertainment, casinos, fireworks and who knows what else (you’ll also find quizzes, murder mysteries and treasure hunts here) you will certainly be guaranteed a memorable (although not inexpensive) night. And best of all, your bed is just a few steps away at the end of the night – no waiting around for taxis or cold walks home.

It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year, so it’s a great excuse to splash out. But where? Hopefully my epic round-up of the best hotels for New Year’s Eve will give you some great ideas – let me know what you decide to do!

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Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire

The hotel: A stunning, five-star luxury hotel on the Bedfordshire border which has starred in several films including Four Weddings and a Funeral and Eyes Wide Shut. The vast 1,065 acre estate is perfect for a New Year ramble and the hotel has its own championship golf course and fleet of London taxis to ferry guests around.
New Year’s Eve at Luton Hoo: Welcome in New Year with a gourmet dining experience in the Wernher restaurant with a spectacular nine-course black tie dinner. After dinner relax in one of the Mansion House lounges and enjoy the resident pianist and saxophonist or join the DJ for a party before fireworks at midnight. Enjoy a traditional English breakfast on New Year’s Day and a walk on the estate at your leisure before heading home.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Luton Hoo: From £590 with two people sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Berkshire

Cliveden House, Berkshire

The hotel: A 350-year old country house set in 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and woodland, Cliveden is one of Britain’s grandest country houses, a Grade 1-listed stately home complete with antique furniture and a thoroughly modern spa.
New Year’s Eve at Cliveden: Cliveden is putting on a two-night New Year House Party starting on New Year’s Eve a welcome glass of fizz, a decadent afternoon tea followed by a pre-pampering session at the Cliveden Spa. Look forward to an evening of delicious feasting accompanied by a live band and disco to welcome in the New Year, followed by a rendition of Auld Lang Syne and a traditional piper at the stroke of midnight. On New Year’s Day enjoy a brunch buffet and afternoon at leisure followed by a Champagne and canapés reception and three-course dinner with wine.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Cliveden House hotel: Two-night stay from £1,720 per room per night based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Buckinghamshire

Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire

The hotel: Luxury country house hotel and spa with 90 acres of land and impeccable customer service.
New Year’s Eve at Hartwell House: There’s a two-night package at Hartwell House for New Year’s Eve, starting with a cream tea and welcome dinner on 30th Dec. On New Year’s Eve itself there’s a Champagne reception then a four-course black tie dinner with wine pairings. Welcome in the New Year with fireworks, dancing and a DJ until the early hours and then on New Years Day, enjoy a leisurely Hartwell Brunch.
Cost of staying at Hartwell House for New Year’s Eve: From £1,150 per person based on two sharing.
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Compleat Angler, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The hotel: Four-star luxury modern hotel with a superb Thames-side location in the bustling market town of Marlow, with fine-dining restaurant and immaculate rooms.
The New Year’s Eve package: Enjoy Champagne and canapés on arrival before tucking into a delicious four-course dinner with live DJ music, welcome the New Year at midnight followed by overnight accommodation and full English breakfast the following morning.
Cost of New Year’s Eve dinner at Compleat Angler: From £350 per person for Gala Dinner option and from £400 for the Candlelit dinner option.
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Danesfield House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The hotel: 55-bedroom luxury hotel and spa just outside Marlow and with spectacular views of the Thames from its beautiful grounds.
The New Year’s Eve package: Celebrate in style with an evening of fine wines, exquisite food, live music, dancing and fireworks. Arrive on 31st December to Champagne, canapés and a five-course black tie dinner followed by live music, Champagne and a fireworks display at midnight. Spa facilities and full English breakfast included.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Danesfield House: From £559 per person for one night based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in the Cotswolds

Dormy House, Worcestershire

The hotel: Above Broadway in the Cotswolds, Dormy House is the perfect boutique hotel, with an ultra-modern spa, cosy bedrooms, two restaurants and a great eye for what makes a lovely break.
New Year’s Eve at Dormy House: Start the festivities with Champagne upon arrival, followed by Negronis and light snacks in your room or in one of the Dormy lounges. Relax and unwind until the evening arrives, beginning with more bubbly – a Champagne reception, followed by a six-course dinner. After the meal, hit the dancefloor and enjoy the sounds of the resident DJ before greeting the New Year with a fabulous firework display and midnight nibbles. After a leisurely New Year’s Day brunch. spend the day by the swimming pool or exploring the Cotswolds, and then an a la carte meal in the evening.
Cost of spending New Year’s Eve at Dormy House hotel: Prices start from £2,150 per room based on two people sharing.
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The Painswick, Gloucestershire

The hotel: Cosy and charming award-winning boutique hotel in Cotswolds stone.
New Year’s Eve at The Painswick: Kick off the night with a celebratory Champagne and canapé reception, followed by a sumptuous four-course feast. There’s a blackjack table in the lounge after dinner or dance to the live DJ and saxophone duo ready for the countdown to midnight. Hangover breakfast on New Years Day from 8am and then walk off the festivities in the bracing Cotswolds air or relax in Painswick’s cosy lounges.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at the Painswick: Rooms from £1,116 for two nights based on two people sharing, suites are from £1,684.
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Calcot Manor, Gloucestershire

The hotel: Family-friendly Cotswolds luxury hotel (owned by the group behind Barnsley House, The Painswick and Lord Crewe Arms) set in 220 acres of Cotswolds countryside. Smart rooms, large spa and its very own pub make this a self-contained Cotswolds retreat.
New Year’s Eve at Calcot Manor: At Calcot, New Year is a relaxed country house party in this 17th century Manor House with fine food, Champagne and excellent wines. Guests will be welcomed on 30th December with tea and mince pies served in front of crackling log fires and a relaxed three-course dinner in The Brasserie. The New Year’s Eve party begins with a Champagne reception followed by a celebratory dinner and wine flight. After the feasting, head to the dancefloor to dance the night away or there’s a fun casino. In the morning, following a hearty brunch, have a bracing countryside walk on New Year’s Day, taking in the crisp Cotswolds air, with a three-course dinner in the evening.
Price of New Year’s Eve at Calcot Manor: From £2,735 per room for the three-night break based on two sharing.
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Whatley Manor, Wiltshire

The hotel: Quintessential country house hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant, top spa and beautiful ornate gardens.
New Year’s Eve at Whatley Manor: Enjoy a three-night New Year hotel break at this luxury hotel. Arrive on 30th December where a chilled bottle of Gusbourne English Sparkling wine, festive fruit plate and treats await in your room. Join fellow guests in the Drawing Room for afternoon tea and musical entertainment and then the Chef’s menu will be served in the Dining Room. On New Year’s Eve during the day enjoy the spa, some yoga and a wine tasting at the bar, then begin the evening with an English sparkling wine and canapé reception with live music, then a five-course Black Tie Gala dinner with selected wines is served. After dinner there’s dancing in the Drawing Room and a midnight spectacular fireworks display with a glass of fizz to toast the New Year. On New Year’s Day have a Champagne breakfast, a trip to the local Westonbirt Arboretum and enjoy a reviving walk around the magical woodland with hot soup,  snacks and mulled wine on your return, watch a film in the hotel cinema and then a relaxed dinner served in Grey’s with resident Jazz duo ‘Gilmore & Jazz’.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Whatley Manor: From £4,200 per room per stay based on two sharing including spa access.
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Bowood hotel, Wiltshire

The hotel: A smart golf and spa hotel on the beautiful Bowood Estate.
New Year’s Eve at Bowood hotel and spa: There are two black tie options at this spa hotel for New Year’s Eve: partying or fine-dining, and guests can choose either a one-night or two-night experience. Those in the Kerry Suite will have a Champagne and canapé reception on arrival, followed by five-course dinner, live DJ, dancing and a revellers’ breakfast,while in the Shelburne restaurant will be a Champagne and canapé reception on arrival, followed by a five-course dinner with coffee and truffles. Both options include spa access and a bottle of Prosecco, and the two-night option includes dinner on New Year’s Day.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Bowood hotel and spa : It’s £315 per person for the Shelburne option one-night stay and £495 for the two night stay, with a one-night stay £285 per person in the Kerry Suite option or £460 for the two-night option.
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The Lygon Arms, Worcestershire

The hotel: A four-star luxury coaching inn in Broadway, the heart of the Cotswolds. Sister hotel to Cliveden and Chewton Glen.
New Year’s Eve at The Lygon Arms: Welcome in the New Year in splendid style with friends and loved ones during fun-filled celebrations brimming with bonhomie, fine food, wine, and a glass or two of bubbles. Celebrate in style with New Year’s Eve dinner in The Great Hall starting with a glass of Champagne followed by a six-course gala dinner. Enjoy live music during dinner, before welcoming in the New Year with a piper, and then dance the night away with our DJ or indulge in a New Year’s Eve Dinner in The Russell Room, with a delicious five-course meal with a glass of champagne, followed by tea or coffee and chocolate truffles. A table magician will bring additional magic throughout the dinner and children are welcome.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at The Lygon Arms: From £1,220 per room for the Russell Room package, based on two people sharing for the two-night stay, or from £1,560 for The Great Hall event – there’s also a more relaxed Tavern option from £960 for a two-night stay.
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The Fish hotel, the Cotswolds

The hotel: The Fish bills itself as a ‘back-to-nature bolthole’ with a little touch of luxury and is owned by the group behind the excellent Dormy House.
New Year’s Eve at The Fish: Start the celebrations at The Fish with a leisurely lunch before spending the evening grazing your way to midnight tucking into a variety of food offered by the street food stations around the hotel, with live music and DJ entertainment – plus free babysitting so parents can really relax! On 1st January kick-start your recovery with a bacon butties in bed, followed by a Bloody Mary brunch and afternoon of activities including Sharky and George for the little ones before a delicious dinner at the Hook restaurant.
Cost for New Year Eve’s at the The Fish hotel: Prices from £1,400 based on two people sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in East Sussex

Ashdown Park, East Sussex

The hotel: The view from the hotel’s terrace will take your breath away – rolling lawns surrounded by Ashdown Forest (which inspired Winnie-the-Pooh creator AA Milne). The 106-bedroom hotel in a 186 acre-estate is full of beautiful historic rooms and even boasts its own spa and chapel.
New Year’s Eve at Ashdown Park: Arrive on 30th or 31st December for the two-night celebration, starting with dinner at the Anderida Restaurant.On New Year’s Eve the evening begins with a Champagne and canapé Reception before a sumptuous dinner in the Harry Clarke Suite, followed by dancing to a live band and Champagne at midnight to welcome the new year. For those staying on Wednesday 1st January, the package includes a dinner in the Anderida Restaurant and full English breakfast.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Ashdown Park hotel: From £963 per room based on two sharing for the two-night package. One night packages also available.
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The Grand hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex

The hotel: This vast 152-bedroom hotel, which claims to be Britain’s only five-star seaside hotel, was built in 1875 and its gleaming white building has taken pride of place on Eastbourne’s seafront ever since, still evoking the grand era of Victoria seaside holidays with a touch of luxury, with indoor spa and pool and fine-dining restaurant.
New Year’s Eve at The Grand hotel: Start The Grand’s two-night celebrations with light afternoon tea and musical entertainment on 30th December, then a Champagne reception and dinner and live music. On New Year’s Eve enjoy a visit to the health club, a trip into Eastbourne or walk along the seafront before a Family Quiz oand the chance to win a two-night stay at The Grand. For the evening, there’s a Champagne reception and sumptuous black tie Gala Dinner with music.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at The Grand hotel: Two nights from £595 per person based on two sharing for the Garden Grill option, or there’s the adults-only Mirabelle option from £770 per person.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Essex

Talbooth House and Spa

The hotel: Boutique 12-room luxury hotel in ‘Constable Country’ Dedham Vale on the Essex/Suffolk border with individually-designed bedrooms, outdoor swimming pool and pool house, treatment rooms and tennis court.
New Year’s Eve at Talbooth House: The hotel is offering a two-night New Year’s Eve break, starting on New Year’s Eve with a bottle of Champagne on arrival and black tie dinner at the nearby 3 AA Rosette Talbooth Restaurant. On New Year’s Day a late lunch at Talbooth, breakfast each day included.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Talbooth House: From £740 per person for the two-night stay based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Hertfordshire

Sopwell House hotel, St Albans

The hotel: Four-star Georgian country house hotel with several restaurants, 12 acres of grounds, two luxury spas and 128 bedrooms including 16 Mews Suites in a separate gated courtyard.
New Year’s Eve at Sopwell House: Enjoy a one-night break in the Hertfordshire countryside with Sopwell House’s New Year’s residential package, including a one night stay in a Deluxe bedroom with breakfast, dinner and plenty of merriment. In the St Alban Suite, enjoy a Champagne reception, New Year’s Eve banquet with paired wine, live band, fireworks at midnight and carriages at 1am. In the Omboo restaurant there’s a set sharing menu featuring the spice routes of Asia, half bottle of wine per person and sake, live DJ Set performing after dinner and fireworks at midnight.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Sopwell House hotel: One-night stay with the St Alban Suite option from £439 per person based on two sharing, non-residential dinner only from £250 per person. One-night stay with the Omboo restaurant option from £347.50 or £150 for the dinner-only option.
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The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire

The hotel: Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five star retreat. This former home of the Earls of Clarendon is just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award-winning spa, championship golf course and several  restaurants.
New Year’s Eve at The Grove: Arrive on 31st December for an epic two-night break, including a New Year’s Eve dinner at The Stables or The Glasshouse restaurants, followed by fireworks with a traditional Scottish piper and a live DJ set, and New Year’s Day breakfast at The Stables or in your room with Champagne. The stay includes full use of the 300-acre estate, including the Lounges and Sequoia spa and a fun-filled activity schedule to keep little ones entertained as well as complimentary festive treats on The Glasshouse terrace.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at The Grove: From £1,710 (based on two adults) or from £2,630 (based on two adults and two children) in The Stables, or from £1,820 (based on two adults) or from £2,790 (based on two adults and two children) in The Glasshouse.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Kent

Brandshatch Place hotel and spa, Kent

The hotel: It shares its name with a famous motor racing circuit but guests at the Brandshatch Place hotel and spa will enjoy a relaxing stay away from the fast lane. Now owned by Hand Picked Hotels, Brandshatch Place has 38 bedrooms and a restaurant plus a spa with a gym, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna and treatment rooms.
The New Year’s Eve package: Arrive on 31st December for a one-night stay and indulge in a festive cream tea once you are settled. See in the New Year in style with a Champagne and canapés reception prior to a five-course dinner and a Champagne toast at Midnight with disco, followed by a hearty breakfast on New Year’s Day before you check out.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Brandshatch Place: From £575 for two adults sharing, dinner only option for £160 per person. 
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in the New Forest

Chewton Glen, the New Forest

The hotel: Classic British luxury from one of the most established country house hotels, with a world-class spa and luxury treehouses on stilts in the forest. Part of Iconic Luxury Hotels which also owns Cliveden House hotel in Buckinghamshire and Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds.
The New Year’s Eve package : Arrive in style with a welcome glass of bubbly, decadent Champagne afternoon tea, followed by a pre-pampering session at the award-winning spa in preparation for a six-course gala dinner evening of delicious feasting, toasting and fireworks to the sound of Auld Lang Syne and a piper. Start off the New Year with a Champagne brunch with live music, then maybe enjoy a walk to the nearby Highcliffe Beach.  Then there’s tea and cake served in the lounge before a night of more celebrations including a delicious five-course dinner with entertainment.
Cost of spending New Year’s Eve at Chewton Glen: From £3,715 per room based on two sharing.
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Burley Manor, Burley, New Forest

The hotel: It bills itself as a ‘New Forest restaurant with rooms but there’s much more to Burley Manor than excellent food: this historic manor house surrounded with fields has been loving restored into a unique boutique hotel with a sense of tradition as well as style.
The New Year break: There’s coffee and mince pies on arrival on 30th December, an evening quiz and the option of dining in the restaurant. On New Year’s Eve there’s Champagne and canapés in the barn pre-dinner and five-course dinner plus coffee and disco until 1am. On New Year’s Day have a full English breakfast before parlour games available in our Drawing room.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at Burley Manor: From £277.50 per person for one night, from £494.50 for two nights and three nights from £609.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Surrey

Nutfield Priory, near Redhill, Surrey

The hotel: This Hand Picked Hotel has 60 rooms, a two AA star restaurant, a spa and an outdoor terrace with glorious views across the Surrey countryside.
The New Year’s Eve package: Arrive on New Year’s Eve and enjoy a cream tea in the restaurant. Start the celebrations with Champagne and canapés before the six course tasting menu with coffee and petit fours. See in the New Year with a glass of Champagne at midnight, and dance the night away with music from our DJ. On New Year’s Day enjoy a traditional breakfast. For those staying another night, enjoy a delicious lunch and in the evening, there’s a three course table d’hôte dinner before relaxing in your elegant bedroom for the night.
Cost of spending New Year’s Eve at Nutfield Priory: From one night stay from £810 per room and  two nights stay from £1,320 per room based on two people sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in West Sussex

Bailiffscourt, West Sussex

The hotel: Just yards from Climping Beach, Bailiffscourt feels far older than its 90 years, with four-poster beds and its own 13th-century chapel in its 30 acres – but its large spa is bang up to date.
The New Year’s Eve package: Overnight accommodation with full English Bucks Fizz breakfast, Sussex sparkling wine reception with canapés, four-course black tie optional dinner on party tables of 6-10 guests and paired wines, following by disco and dancing, plus full use of the luxury spa and pools throughout the stay – brave souls can also join in the traditional early morning dip in the sea at Climping Beach just a few steps away from the hotel.
Cost of spending New Year’s Eve at Bailiffscourt: From £400 per person based on two people sharing.
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Ockenden Manor, West Sussex

The hotel: In the pretty village of Cuckfield, 28-room Ockenden Manor combines the history of an Elizabethan manor house with a first-class modern spa
The New Year’s Eve package at Ockenden Manor: Overnight accommodation with full English breakfast, pre-dinner glass of fizz, six-course tasting menu made with the finest locally sourced ingredients (wine included), music from a singer and pianist glass of fizz to toast the New Year at midnight, plus full use of the spa and indoor/outdoor pools.
Cost for Ockenden Manor’s New Year’s Eve package: From £348 per person based on two sharing.
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The Spread Eagle, Midhurst, West Sussex

The hotel: Part of Historic Sussex Hotels, The Spread Eagle has been a fixture in the pretty town of Midhurst for almost 600 years, with notable guests including Queen Elizabeth I (the room she supposedly stayed in has a four-poster bed and a wig closet).
The New Year’s Eve package: Start off with cream tea and a glass of Sussex sparkling wine, then enjoy a delicious four-course dinner on shared party tables, with a menu created using the finest locally sourced ingredients and served with carefully paired with wine, after dinner live entertainment and full use of the award-winning spa and pool throughout.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at The Spread Eagle: From £640 per room based on two sharing.
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South Lodge, nr Horsham, West Sussex

The hotel: Part of Exclusive Hotels group (which also includes Pennyhill Park and Manor House), South Lodge is a luxury hotel in West Sussex overlooking the South Downs, with a brand new spa and individually-designed bedrooms.
The New Year package at South Lodge: South Lodge is yet to finalise its New Year’s Eve plans for this year but as guidance, here’s last year’s treats. Spend the afternoon exploring the grounds or the luxury spa, before dressing for dinner at the Pass or Camellia restaurants, with fireworks and fizz at midnight and dancing until 1am with a live band and more snacks if you still have room. There are several breakfast options the next day and the spa is available until 2pm so you don’t have to rush off the next day. 
The cost of the New Year packages at South Lodge last year: Two-night five-course dinner Camellia package from £1,250 per room or two-night eight-course dinner at The Pass from £1,320 based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in the South West

Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Cornwall

Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall

The hotel: Five-star luxury hotel in Newquay with private self-catering cottages set on an exclusive clifftop overlooking Fistral beach. The impressive hotel with two spas is a mix of ‘discreet English ambiance and decadent hospitality’ and offers ocean views and fine-dining.
The New Year’s Eve celebrations: There is something on every day over the New Year period at The Headland hotel. A weekend of celebration includes a black tie New Year’s Eve party, Champagne tasting, sea shanties, a Champagne trolley and The Headland’s six-course tasting dinner. New Year’s Day brings jazz in the lounge and a New Year’s Day lunch (charges apply). There is a minimum stay of 3 nights at The Headland from the 23rd December until the 1st January.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at The Headland hotel: From £1,800 per room based on two sharing.
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Watergate Bay hotel, near Newquay, Cornwall

The hotel: Taking over a whole bay, Watergate Bay is a sprawling but smart boutique hotel which embraces the elements from surfing to swimming while providing luxury with its own pool, hot tubs, bars, restaurants and epic views.
The New Year’s Eve package: There’s a three-night New Year break at Watergate Bay this year, starting from 30th December. On New Year’s Eve perhaps indulge in a treatment, and unwind in the clifftop hot tub. The day is for bodyboarding, walks on the beach, and relaxing. There’s willow workshops in the Living Space, live music and a family silent disco, festive films and popcorn for the children, and daily festive crafts in Kids’ Zone. Countdown to the New Year with uninterrupted sea views from Emily’s restaurant and a six-course local seafood menu. On New Year’s Day, enjoy hangover cures for breakfast and flasks filled with hot chocolate on the beach. Back inside, make the most of good company over dinner while the children have a movie night.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at Watergate Bay: From £1,680 for three nights based on two sharing.
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Mullion Cove hotel and spa, Mullion, Cornwall

The hotel: Mullion Cove hotel in Cornwall is perched right on top of the cliffs at the tip of the Lizard peninsula making it one of the most southerly hotels on the British mainland, and has stunning sea views, luxury spa and outdoor swimming pool.
The New Year’s Eve package at Mullion Cove: Arrive at the hotel at your leisure and relax with a traditional cream tea soaking up the sea views.  In the evening there’s a Champagne cocktail and canape welcome party followed by dinner. Ring in the New Year with a six-course black tie gala dinner with dancing and a Bloody Mary brunch in the New Year.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at Mullion Cove: From £1,250 per room based on two sharing for the three-night package.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Devon

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park

The hotel: A stunning but welcoming grand historic hotel in the heart of Dartmoor with a spa, golf course, country pursuits, self-catering lodges and opulent restaurants.
New Year’s Eve at Bovey Castle: Arrive for afternoon tea served in one of Bovey Castle’s beautiful lounges with harp accompaniment. The festivities begin with a Champagne and canapé reception accompanied by a piper, followed by a six-course Black Tie gala dinner in The Great Western Grill with live music and dancing. At midnight bring in the New Year watching the firework display from the South Terrace and celebrate with a glass of Champagne. The next day enjoy a leisurely brunch, blow away the cobwebs on a guided walk or take part in a treasure hunt around the castle and grounds or play in the golf tournament. A savoury afternoon tea will be served, followed by ferret racing and the ‘nearest the pin’ golf competition on the South Terrace. There will be family activities available during the day. Live music will be playing in the lounge while you enjoy a glass of Champagne prior to the New Year’s Day four-course celebration dinner served in the Great Western Grill accompanied by the resident pianist.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Bovey Castle: From £2,290 per room for two nights based on two sharing, £1,320 for a single room. Bovey Castle also has 22 luxury self-catering lodges available which can sleep up to 8 people, max 6 adults – ideal for a multi-generational holiday celebration – from £3,200 for the two nights for four adults sharing, children £300 extra.
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Cary Arms and Spa, south Devon

The hotel: A charming boutique hotel right on the coast at Babbacombe Bay and just a few miles from Torquay. From the welcome glass of sloe gin to the excellent locally-sourced food, cosy spa and luxury beach suites, Cary Arms is a memorable place to stay.
Spending New Year’s Eve at Cary Arms: Cary Arms is throwing a New Year ‘house party’ for its guests – a two-night stay including cocktail parties, dinners, spa access and entertainment. Arrive on 30th Dec for a three-course dinner in its cosy inn and Cary Arms quiz night while there’s a relaxing start to New Year’s Eve with optional spa treatment, before getting the party outfits on for a five-course New Year’s Eve feast followed by live music, dancing and a spectacular fireworks display to light up the bay. The brave-hearted might fancy a dip in the sea on New Year’s Day to start the new year.
Cost of Cary Arm’s New Year’s package: Starting from £1,245 for a double room based on two sharing including all meals and entertainment, Beach Huts from £1,750 and Beach Suites from £1,995.
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Thurlestone hotel, south Devon

The hotel: Thurlestone hotel in Devon is a traditional family-owned four-star hotel with 65-bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and is just a short walk from the Devonshire coast.
New Year’s Eve at Thurlestone: Start with a Devon cream tea before a cocktail party with a caricaturist to capture you in the festive spirit. On 31st December there’s a golf competition, children’s activities or a guided coastal walk, then festive cocktails and canapes before a highland Piper leads guests in for a Black Tie five-course menu. On New Year’s Day Thurlestone has a private box overlooking the winning post at Exeter Racecourse, providing refreshments throughout the day, including a Champagne lunch with chef’s selection of food from the hotel kitchen. Transport is provided as well as copies of the day’s race cards and the Racing Post. Alternatively, you can relax around the hotel, take a bracing coastal walk, book lunch in Terrace Bar or the Village Inn, or visit one of the many local attractions or towns such as Kingsbridge, Salcombe or Dartmouth. A magician will entertainment children and adults alike, and dnner will be served in the Trevilder restaurant, after which a pianist will provide the entertainment in the lounge.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Thurlestone: From £1,830 for the three-night package per person based on two sharing.
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Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, south Devon

The hotel: This luxury Art Deco property was built in 1929 to act as a private retreat for film director Archibald Nettlefold to host his lavish parties, and has hosted notable guests including Agatha Christie, The Beatles and Winston Churchill. When the tide is in, the only way to reach the island is by the hotel’s unique sea tractor.
New Year’s Eve at Burgh Island: Says the hotel: ‘Cosy and casual or push-the-boat-out, our three-day Christmas and New Year breaks are the perfect treat at the end of the year. Celebrate in style with friends, family, or simply the two of you at the Burgh Island Hotel Devon.’
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Burgh Island: From £2,475 for three nights based on two sharing.
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Lympstone Manor, Devon

The hotel: A Grade 2-listed 21-bedroom Georgian manor house with 28 acres and Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines.
New Year’s Eve at Lympstone Manor: Start off your two or three-night stay at Lympstone Manor with a bottle of Champagne in your room and then enjoy aperitifs and canapés in the lounge before dinner in Georgian fine dining rooms and experience a relaxed à la carte dinner. On New Year’s Eve there’s a black tie gala dinner with eight-course signature tasting menu accompanied by a matching wine flight and live music and a firework display over the Vineyard and Estuary backdrop at midnight. New Year’s Day take a stroll around the grounds of Lympstone Manor or join a guided walk for an excursion along the coastline and River Exe with one of the local guides, followed by a la carte dinner in the evening.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Lympstone Manor: £1,414 per room per night based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Bath

Lucknam Park, Bath

The hotel: A mile-long tree-lined drive leads to gorgeous Lucknam Park, with a top spa, fine-dining restaurant, beautiful grounds and a grand but welcoming country house feel.
New Year’s Eve at Lucknam Park: This lovely hotel invites guests to ‘leave the organising to the experts and enjoy a hassle-free New Year’s Eve’. The celebrations start on 31st December with afternoon tea in the elegant drawing room or library, and a Champagne reception with canapés followed by a black tie gala dinner with live band and dancing and New Year’s fizz. During your stay, enjoy use of the award-winning spa facilities or take a ride through the parkland on horseback. The New Year begins with brunch in the Walled Garden Restaurant and country activities before a hot buffet lunch with mulled wine, tea and scones and a New Year’s Day celebration dinner.
Cost of spending New Year’s Eve at Lucknam Park: From £1,625 per room per night for the two-night package based on two sharing.
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The Royal Crescent hotel and spa, Bath

The hotel: A five star, 250-year old hotel in Bath’s stunning Royal Crescent.
The New Year’s Eve package: New Year’s Eve at the Royal Crescent starts with a festive afternoon tea in the Drawing room, and a Champagne and canapés reception, followed by a five-course gala dinner. Welcome in the New Year with a glass of Champagne, to the tune of a traditional live piper and resident DJ. On New Year’s Day breakfast will be served until late morning and guests have access to the spa and Bath House.
Cost of New Year at the Royal Crescent hotel and spa: From £1,216 per person based on two sharing for the two nights, single occupancy from £840.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Gloucestershire

[See Best Hotels for New Year in the Cotswolds for other Gloucestershire hotels including The Painswick and Calcot Manor]

Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham

The hotel: Less than a few furlongs from the world-famous Cheltenham racecourse, Ellenborough Park is an impressive, 15^th century luxury Cotswolds manor house with the racing theme running from the hotel bar to the rooms.
The New Year’s Eve packages: Ellenborough Park is offering guests one, two or three-night packages to ring in the New Year in style. Arrive on 30th December to enjoy the spa and have a three-course dinner. On New Year’s Eve there’s a Champagne and canapé reception followed by a six-course candlelit gala dinner, live music, dancing and fireworks. The following day it can’t be easier to get to the Cheltenham racecourse for the New Year’s Day meeting, with chauffeur transfers on the hotel’s private track taking less than a minute.
Cost of New Year at Ellenborough Park: One night from £1,319, two nights from £1,134 per night and three nights from £856 per night.
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The Greenway Hotel and spa, Cheltenham

The hotel: A smart yet relaxed spa hotel in beautiful grounds just outside Cheltenham with efficient and friendly staff.
The New Year’s Eve package: Arrive on 30th December and settle into your room before a Champagne cream tea in the Drawing Room and a four-course candlelit dinner. On New Year’s Eve take part in country pursuits or try the gin and whisky tasting before dressing for an evening of celebrations beginning with cocktails and canapés followed by a six-course black tie gala dinner at joint tables with paired wine and live music before you welcome in the New Year with a glass of Champagne. On New Year’s Day start the new year in style with a fantastic Bloody Mary brunch and maybe a trip to the Cheltenham Races.
Cost of Greenway hotel’s New Year’s package: From £545 per person for a two-night stay based on two sharing.
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The Bear of Rodborough, Stroud

The hotel: The Bear of Rodborough near Stroud is part of Cotswolds Inns and Hotels and is a spacious 17th-century coaching inn on Minchinhampton Common, making it perfect for country walks in the Cotswolds.
New Year’s Eve at The Bear of Rodborough: Arrive on 30th December for a warm welcome and three-course lunch before a Racing and Games night with a buffet supper. On New Year’s Eve start with a Cotswold breakfast and a day to spend at your leisure before Champagne and canapés to start the evening in style, a delicious five-course dinner and dancing until the early hours of 2054.
Cost of New Year at The Bear of Rodborough: Prices for a two-night stay from £395 per person, based on two people sharing, singles from £465.
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The Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

The hotel: Part of the lovely Cotswolds Inns and Hotels group, itself owned by Fuller’s, the Hare and Hounds is a grand-looking hotel with expansive gardens just outside the pretty Cotswolds village of Tetbury and just a few minutes’ drive from the popular Westonbirt Arboretum. The hotel has a onsite fine-dining restaurant as well as its very own Jack Hare’s bar.
The New Year’s Eve package : Arrive on 30th December to a warm welcome, tea and homemade scones, then enjoy a three-course dinner in the Beaufort restaurant. New Year’s Eve starts with a traditional Cotswolds breakfast and day spent at leisure, then Champagne and canapés to start the evening in style, a black tie dinner and dancing until the early hours. On New Year’s Day enjoy a Bucks Fizz breakfast, fond farewells and a happy New Year. Guests can choose to start the break on New Year’s Eve instead and enjoy evening dinner on the 1st January.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at the Hare and Hounds: Prices for a two-night stay from £520 per person, based on two people sharing, single rooms available from £575.
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Tewkesbury Park hotel, Tewkesbury

The hotel: Located in 165 of undulating grounds, the 93 bedroom Tewkesbury Park hotel has a par 72 golf course, a luxury spa and gym and is located next to the site of the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury.
The New Year’s Eve package : Arrive on 30th December to afternoon tea with English sparkling rosé on arrival and make yourselves at home before a three-course feast with tea or coffee and homemade fudge. On New Year’s Eve enjoy a leisurely Cotswolds breakfast before enjoying the day, then there’s a Champagne and canapés reception, six-course Great Gatsby-themed gourmet dinner on sharing tables with live music and dancing and a midnight fireworks display with music from Greatest Showman and a glass of Champagne to toast in the new year.
Cost of the New Year Break at Tewkesbury Park hotel: From £845 per room for the two-night package based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Hampshire

[See also Burley Manor and Chewton Glen in the Best Hotels in the New Forest section]

Lainston House, Winchester

The hotel: This 17th century five-star luxury hotel situated just outside Winchester has luxurious suites, award-winning dining, stunning views across Hampshire and is home to Season, the Exclusive Hotels Cookery School where you can learn from award-winning chefs.
New Year’s Eve at Lainston House: The hotel is currently finalising its New Year’s Eve package.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Lainston House: To be advised.
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Best hotels for New Year in Suffolk

The Swan at Lavenham, Suffolk

The hotel: Luxury half-timbered 15th century hotel at the heart of the historic village of Lavenham in Suffolk. The cosy hotel with oak-beamed interiors, roaring log fires, cosy nooks and delicious food plus a boutique spa is the perfect place to enjoy a two-night festive package.
New Year’s Eve at The Swan: Sparkle your way into the new year with a two-night package at The Swan, arriving on either 30th or 31st December, with full Suffolk breakfast and three-course dinner in The Gallery restaurant included on nights either side of New Year’s Eve. Ensure you look your best for the celebrations, or make a fresh start on New Year’s Day, with a prebooked treatment in Weavers’ House Spa. A complimentary two-hour session is included with use of the spa’s heat and relaxation suites. Celebrations on New Year’s Eve will include a themed black-tie gala dinner under the beams in the elegant Gallery restaurant with entertainment. On New Year’s Day you can book an optional guided walk around historic Lavenham.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at The Swan at Lavenham: The two-night package starts from £900 based on two sharing.
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The Crown and Castle, Orford

The hotel: This cosy restaurant with rooms, based in the pretty Suffolk village of Orford, is just a few steps from Henry II’s 12th century castle keep and Orford Ness nature reserve.
New Year’s Eve at The Crown and Castle: This two-night break promises to be relaxing and indulgent. Arriving on either 30th or 31st December, guests will enjoy a full Suffolk breakfast and three-course dinner in the restaurant on either 30th December or 1st January. On New Year’s Eve, join fellow guests in the lounge for pink Prosecco and cake then dress for dinner and Champagne and canapés before a five-course set gala dinner with coffee, chocolates and midnight Champagne, with magician entertainment throughout. After a leisurely breakfast and a glass of Bucks Fizz on New Year’s Day, take a refreshing walk alongside The Quay or follow one of the many local trails.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at the Crown and Castle: From £840 based on two sharing.
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The Swan, Southwold, Suffolk

The hotel: An immaculate, smart, 35-room boutique hotel in the lovely Suffolk town of Southwold. Owned by Adnams brewery, the hotel has great rooms, excellent food and drink and is less than a minute’s walk from the Suffolk coast.
The New Year’s Eve package: Welcome the arrival of the New Year in style with a two-night stay at The Swan in Southwold, starting either 30th or 31st December. Glitz up on 31^st December with champagne, canapés and an indulgent black tie five-course dinner with wine pairing. Dinner is included on both evenings, as are full breakfasts every morning.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at The Swan, Southwold: From £550 per person based on two adults sharing.
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Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

The hotel: Set in one of Britain’s best seaside locations, the stylish 44-bedroom, four-star hotel is just a step away from the shingle beach with magnificent panoramic sea views to the front, while at the back it overlooks the river Alde and surrounding countryside. The Brudenell features coastal themed decor and fresh, locally sourced food.
The New Year’s Eve package: A two-night break at The Brudenell starts on 30th or 31st Dec. The fun begins on New Year’s Eve with a cream tea in the lounge before guests get ready for a lavish black tie gala dinner with entertainment. When the clock strikes midnight there will be fireworks on the beach with a complimentary glass of champagne. The package includes a candlelit dinner on the second night at the Seafood & Grill restaurant with panoramic views of the sea.
Cost of a two-night New Year break: Prices start from £835 per room based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Rutland

Hambleton Hall, Rutland

The hotel: A practically-perfect country house hotel, small but perfectly formed, with a Michelin-star restaurant, cosy bar, traditional rooms and beautiful grounds leading down to Rutland Water.
The New Year package: Hambleton Hall promises ‘an evening of glamour’ every year and it is unlikely to disappoint with a likely celebrations including a Champagne reception, a black tie six-course meal with wine, coffee and chocolates, and music and dancing in one of Britain’s finest country house hotels. Will update when I find out more.
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Best hotels for New Year in Leicestershire

Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire

The hotel: Vast spa hotel with six pools, spa treatments, luxury rooms, gym and Thermal Spa complex.
New Year’s Eve at Ragdale Hall: Recharge on Ragdale Hall’s New Year’s break including treatments, three-course dinners, canapés, and a midnight toast. Arrive on New Year’s Eve for a three-course dinner, live music till late, late night buffet and glass of Champagne at midnight. On New Year’s Day have breakfast served in your room, then a three-course buffet lunch and dinner, and three-course buffet lunch on 2nd January. Includes a choice of a 50 minute treatment and use of Ragdale Hall’s luxury spa. This hotel is perfect for solo travellers and friendship groups.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Ragdale Hall: From £276per person per night, singles, twins and doubles available.
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Stapleford Park, nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

The hotel: Stapleford Park country house hotel and sporting estate is surrounded by 500 acres of Capability Brown landscape in the heart of Leicestershire with a golf course, luxury spa and 55 rooms in a Grade I-listed mansion.
New Year’s Eve at Stapleford Park: Arrive at leisure from 2pm and enjoy cream tea and a warming glass of mulled wine. Start your farewell to the old year with Champagne and canapés in the Saloon from 7pm whilst listening to The Belvoir String Quartet. A lavish six-course gala dinner will be served from 8pm and then the dancing starts, with a resident DJ playing to the midnight hour. As the bells chime, usher in the New Year with more Champagne, and the strains of Auld Lang Syne. Enjoy a late New Year’s Day brunch before departing.
Cost of New Year’s Eve last year at Stapleford Park: From £357.50 per person based on two people sharing, £199 per adult for non-residential option.
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Kilworth House hotel, North Kilworth, Leicestershire 

The hotel: A Leicestershire Grade 2-listed luxury hotel set in 38 acres with fine-dining, stylish rooms, great hospitality and country walks and a 550-seat auditorium which hosts productions throughout the summer months.
The New Year’s break at Kilworth House: Kilworth House is offering a one or two-night New Year’s package this year, with the central seven-course celebration of fine food and music a glamorous way to see in the New Year. The evening begins with Champagne and canapés in the Lounge with live music, before graduating to the ornate grandeur of the Orangery, for the gala dinner. Price includes New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Breakfast, Dinner on New Year’s Day evening from the seasonal menu and breakfast on 2nd January.
Cost of Christmas at Kilworth House hotel: From £1.035 per room based on two sharing for two-night stay.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Staffordshire

Hoar Cross Hall, Staffs

The hotel: This vast four-star hotel has luxury bedrooms, 50 acres of grounds, afternoon tea on the terrace, two restaurants, tennis courts and hiking trails, and a huge 85,000 sq ft spa with treatment rooms, pools and relaxing options galore.
The New Year’s Eve package: Have an overnight stay in one of Hoar Cross’s Hall many bedrooms or suites. Dance the night away in the Joyne’s Suite with tipples, canapés, three-course a la carte dinner, live entertainment and dancing, fireworks at midnight and a leisurely breakfast on New Years Day.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Hoar Cross Hall: From £318 per person for the one-night package.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Warwickshire

Mallory Court, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

The hotel: Lutyens-style grand manor hotel and grounds with designer room and art deco brasserie.
The New Year’s Eve package: Mallory Court is putting on a two-night New Year break this year, which can begin on 30th or 31st December. Arrive on 30th December to cream tea served in the lounge, followed by three-course seasonal dinner served in the award-winning Dining Room. On New Year’s Eve wake up to a full English breakfast and after a day relaxing in the spa join fellow guests for a Champagne reception and five-course black tie gala dinner, live music and dancing and then fireworks to ring in the New Year. New Year’s Day brunch to be served until noon.
Cost for New Year’s Eve at Mallory Court: From £699 per person, based on two sharing for a two-night stay.
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New Hall hotel and spa, Sutton Coldfield

The hotel: One of the Hand Picked Hotel‘s chain of hotels, New Hall started life as a manor house built by the Earl of Warwick as a hunting lodge in the 13th century, giving it the reputation today of being England’s oldest listed inhabited moated house. Set in 26 acres, it has 60 bedrooms and a luxury spa.
New Year’s Eve at New Hall: Enjoy Champagne and canapés prior to a delectable five-course tasting menu. Spend the evening celebrating before retiring to your stylish bedroom, then awake to a Buck’s Fizz breakfast before you depart.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at New Hall hotel: From £750 per room for the one-night package based on two people sharing a classic bedroom. Dinner only is £155 per person.
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The Arden hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The hotel: Located in the heart of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and directly opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres, The Arden Hotel, Stratford is a sophisticated 45-bedroom boutique hotel.
The New Year’s Eve package: Settle into your room, then perhaps wander around the gardens, or relax in the lounge and order afternoon tea. Dress up for the Arden’s ‘Hollywood Glamour’ themed evening with casino, Champagne and canapé reception and gourmet five-course dinner. Celebrate the New Year with Midnight munchies, hot chocolate and coffee available in the Club Bar. On New Year’s Day have a lie in or blow the cobwebs away with a stroll around town before brunch in No44 Brasserie on The Waterside.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at The Arden hotel: From £252.50 per person per night, based on two sharing. Non-resident dinner options £135 per person.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Northamptonshire

Fawsley Hall, Northamptonshire

The hotel: Owned by Hand Picked Hotels and dating back to the 1760s, the hotel blends heritage with modern interiors and is set in a 2,000-acre estate with gardens designed by Capability Brown.
New Year’s Eve at Fawsley Hall: The celebrations begin in the Tudor Great Hall with a Champagne and canapés reception followed by a lavish four-course dinner. A Scottish piper and live band will see you through the night, with carriages at 1am. Stay the night and awake to a breakfast brunch buffet on New Year’s Day. Those staying for two nights will have a three-course dinner in the evening.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Fawsley Hallr: Overnight package from £900 per room, £1,365 per room for the two-night package, individual New Year’s Eve party tickets £165 per person.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Worcestershire

Brockencote Hall hotel, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire

The hotel: This former manor house set in the Worcestershire countryside is a charming, relaxing and luxurious place to relax and enjoy delicious food and wine.
New Year’s Eve at Brockencote Hall: Arrive to a Champagne cream tea followed by Champagne and canapés. A gourmet six-course tasting menu will be served on sharing tables with up to eight guests with entrainment, DJ and dancing until 1am. Raise a toast to the New Year in style with a glass of Champagne per person. Wake to a New Year’s Day Mimosa brunch before exploring the grounds, shopping in nearby Worcester or just relaxing. A four-course dinner in the Chaddesley Restaurant will be served in the evening.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at Brockencote Hall hotel: From £475 per person based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Yorkshire

Feversham Arms hotel and spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

The hotel: Luxury but modern hotel in the heart of the historic village of Helmsley, with an award-winning spa, smart restaurant and great spa bedrooms overlooking the hotel’s central swimming pool and hot tub.
The New Year’s Eve package: It’s a chilled vibe at Feversham Arms this year, as the hotel invites guests to welcome in the New Year with an elegantly laid-back, resort-style experience, making wellbeing and relaxation the emphasis, without the usual New Year entertainment. Escape the usual parties of New Year’s Eve, with a relaxing stay, inclusive of dinner, bed & breakfast, so if you’re looking for a quiet night away with loved ones, then this is  the place for you. The minimum two-night stay includes the 31st December with a £60pp dinner allocation towards the New Year’s Eve A la Carte or Tasting menus. The second or third nights also include a £60pp spend towards the A la Carte menu. A full Yorkshire breakfast is also included on all mornings as is use of the Verbena Spa and pool facilities.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Feversham Arms: From £751 per room based on two sharing.
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Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire

The hotel: Member of the excellent Pride of Britain Hotels group, Grantley Hall is a hidden jewel of the Yorkshire Dales, with 47 bedrooms, four restaurants, three bars and a top spa and elite luxury gym and fitness space.
The New Year’s Eve house party at Grantley Hall: Enjoy spiced mulled wine and mince pies on arrival and spend the afternoon taking in the fresh Yorkshire air with a stroll around the gardens or relax in the luxurious Three Graces Spa and wellness facilities. Enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebratory dinner in one of three delicious restaurants, Fletchers Restaurant, Bar & Restaurant EightyEight or Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall at extra cost. For those that would like to party their way into the New Year, you can enhance your stay by attending the Grantley Gala New Year’s Ball. As the clocks strike 12, a spectacular fireworks display and a piper will bring in the New Year. There’s a guided walk to Fountains Abbey on New Year’s Day and dinner in any of the hotel’s restaurants.
Cost of the New Year’s Eve package at Grantley Hall: Prices from £3,750 per room based on two sharing, add the Gala Ball to your stay for an extra £125 per person.
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The Devonshire Arms hotel and spa, Skipton, North Yorkshire

The hotel: Privately owned by the Duke of Devonshire, this 40-room hotel is set in acres of rolling parkland at Bolton Abbey. The interior décor of the hotel is traditional country house style with individual touches of contemporary chic. Four-posters carved on the Chatsworth Estate have pride of place in the hotel suites, and original artwork is plentiful throughout the property.
New Year’s Eve ]at The Devonshire Arms: Check-in on the 31st December and start festivities with a traditional afternoon tea before joining fellow guests for Champagne reception drinks and a ‘dress to impress’ gourmet dinner with magician entertainment. Afterwards a casino night and welcome in the New Year alongside a piper and a spectacular firework display. Start New Year’s Day with a traditional Yorkshire breakfast and then blow away the cobwebs with a stroll along the river to see the historic Priory Ruins and return to a traditional afternoon tea.  In the evening enjoy a drinks reception with canapés, before a candlelit dinner with paired wine and resident pianist.
The cost of New Year’s Eve at The Devonshire Arms: From £999.50 per person based on two sharing.
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Middlethorpe Hall hotel, York

The hotel: Middlethorpe Hall is an elegant and historic 17th century country house hotel with open fireplaces set in 20 acres on the outskirts of the historic City of York.
The New Year’s Eve package: The hotel is offering a two-night package starting on New Year’s Eve with afternoon tea. The evening will start with a Champagne and canapés reception accompanied by a harpist from 8pm, to be followed by a five-course black-tie gala dinner. Welcome in the New Year with a firework display and dance to the tunes of a jazz band until the early hours. A light consommé and sandwiches will be served around 1am. On New Year’s Day enjoy a leisurely Bloody Mary brunch and a three-course dinner in the evening. Guests can also use the Middlethorpe Hall spa with indoor pool too and can add additional nights before and after the break.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Middlethorpe Hall: From £1,615 based on two sharing, single rooms available from £850.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in the Lake District

Gilpin Hotel and spa, Windermere

The hotel: This five-star luxury hotel near Windermere set in 21 acres has resident llamas, two restaurants onsite, including the Michelin-starred SOURCE, cocktail bar, spa treatment centre and luxury spa suites.
The New Year’s Eve package: Arrive on 30th December for afternoon tea and dinner at Gilpin Spice or SOURCE. On New Year’s Eve have breakfast and light lunch before the main events, a Black Tie Gala Dinner Tasting Menu at SOURCE with music in the Champagne Bar to welcome in the New Year. On New Year’s Day enjoy breakfast, a wintery walk and fireside lunch and then dinner at Gilpin Spice or SOURCE.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Gilpin Hotel: From £2,320 per room for the New Year’s Eve package.
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Lodore Falls, Lake District

The hotel: Luxury hotel in the beautiful Borrowdale valley which has just undergone a £10 million redevelopment.
The New Year’s Eve package: There’s a packed itinerary for guests at Lodore Falls over the New Year period, starting on the 30th December with gin afternoon tea, cocktails and canapés and a four-course dinner in one of the hotel’s restaurants with entertainment from a magician and balloonist and live music. On New Year’s Eve there’s a fun treasure hunt and guided walk, sparkling wine masterclass and light buffet and photos in front of the magic selfie mirror and then a six-course dinner and dancing until the early hours and bubbly at midnight. There’s a jazz brunch buffet on New Year’s Day, a guided walk or whisky-tasting and later, a four-course dinner followed by a casino night. Have a flutter with fun money for a chance to win a magnum of champagne.
Cost of New Year at Lodore Falls: Three-night New Year packages start at £1,158 per person.
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Beech Hill Hotel, Lake District

The hotel: Self-described as ‘Windermere’s most distinctive hotel’ this four-star 55-bedroom hotel is right on the banks of Lake Windermere with dramatic views across the lake to the Western Fells.
The New Year’s Eve package: The evening will start with a Champagne reception and canapés in the lounge followed by a five-course dinner with a resident magician. When Big Ben strikes midnight, enjoy a sing along of Auld Lang Syne and watch a firework display from the terrace then dance until 1.00am with resident DJ. The following day, relax and enjoy a Bucks Fizz brunch and relax in the spa or visit local attractions before a three-course dinner with live jazz.
Cost of the New Year’s Eve package at Beech Hill hotel: From £469 per person per package.
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Best hotels for New Year/Hogmanay in Scotland

Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland

The hotel: Luxury, award-winning five-star hotel in Ayrshire, Scotland, with period furnishings and interiors as well as breath-taking gardens, forests, and the seascapes that surround the castle.
The New Year Eve’s package: Arrive for Champagne afternoon tea with the Glenapp pianist on the baby grand piano before a three-course gourmet dinner. Enjoy a traditional Scottish breakfast before a day of curling if you’d like, followed by a magnificent six course Hogmanay banquet dinner with wines, Scottish pipers, Scottish dancers and the traditional ‘beating retreat’. After dinner kick off those high heels and enjoy a traditional Scottish Ceilidh and dance the night way. A glass of Champagne at midnight and a piper or two will ‘bring in the bells’ Glenapp style. Join new found friends and family with Auld Lang Syne and dance the night away until the wee small hours. On New Year’s Day there’s a Bloody Mary brunch an afternoon of activities including a falconry display or an archery lesson, then a three-course gourmet dinner.
Cost of Hogmanay at Glenapp Castle: From 5,370 per room for the three-night package based on two sharing.
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Gleneagles hotel and spa, Perthshire

The hotel: One of the top hotels in Scotland, the 850-acre Gleneagles estate offers an array of attractions that includes a five-star luxury hotel, three championship golf courses and an award-winning spa.
Hogmanay at Gleneagles: From brisk trail walks, ice skating and countryside adventures by day, to roaring log fires and decadent dining by night, the festive season transforms Gleneagles into a magical winter hideaway and a cosy home from home with all meals and entertainment included in the three-night package. By day, little ones can join the hotel’s ‘Talent Academy’ complete with vocal coaches and choreographer, try their hand at arts & crafts and get their skates on at our outdoor rink. Inside, the sommelier will guide not-so-big-kids through weird & wonderful wines, before the front hall transforms into a casino. On New Years’ Eve itself, our kilted pipers & drummers will mark the last light of and the beginning of our Hogmanay celebrations. Wee ones can enjoy their very own disco, whilst the grown-ups celebrate the evening in style.
Cost of New Year at Gleneagles: From £8,965 per room for a three-night stay, based on two sharing.
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Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Wales

Bodysgallen Hall hotel and spa, Llandudno

The hotel: Set in 200 acres of parkland just outside Llandudno on the north coast of Wales, Bodysgallen Hall is located in an imposing building dating back to the 13th century but has modern luxuries including a spa with indoor pool.
The New Year’s Eve package: Arrive for the New Year’s Eve House Party on 31st December for afternoon tea, followed by a Champagne reception and a pre-dinner firework display, before a five-course celebration dinner with selected wines on New Year’s Eve (black tie optional), and a New Year countdown with the Bodysgallen fun casino and in-house magician. In the morning relax over a New Year’s Day brunch.
Cost of New Year’s Eve at Bodysgallen Hall: From £1,150 per room for the one-night break including full use of the spa, single occupancy from £730, cottage suites also available.
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Lake Country House hotel and spa, Powys

The hotel: Welcoming Welsh country house set in its own 50 acres, with rhododendron-lined pathways, riverside walks and a well-stocked trout lake as well as a spa with indoor pool.
The New Year Eve’s package: Join the Lake Country House for an indulgent New Year break in the Welsh countryside. Enjoy lazy hours in its luxurious lakeside spa, leisurely walks in gorgeous grounds and nearby countryside, fine dining in the award-winning restaurant. Arrive on 30th December to start New Year’s Eve with a Full Welsh breakfast, then the festivities start with a Champagne reception in the lounge, eight-course gourmet dinner, entertainment and fireworks at midnight.
Cost of New Year at The Lake Country House: From £955 per room based on two sharing.
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Have you stayed in a luxury hotel over New Year? What was it like? Do let me know in the comments – and if I’ve missed any of your favourites out! 

Sarah
A Lady of Leisure
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