The Only Christmas Gift Guide You Need

The festive season is upon us which means one thing, finding special gifts you know they’ll love. Gifts that share experiences, interests, delicious delights and time together. If you’ve just started your gift buying list, this is the only Christmas gift guide you need.

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For motoring enthusiasts and museum-lovers

If there’s a gift that appeals to young and old it has to be a break in the New Forest and a day out at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. The award-winning family-friendly visitor attraction is just minutes from our hotel, a must-see in the heart of the New Forest National Park. For young motoring enthusiasts and older aficionados, the vast collections of motoring memorabilia and exhibits bring together history, entertainment and fine collections of vehicles to life.

For the ones old enough to do the driving, the Classic Car Break would be a wonderful Christmas surprise. A grown up getaway, this luxurious break includes classic car hire, dinner at The Terrace Restaurant and complimentary tickets to the National Motor Museum.

For the hiking or biking couple

The perfect gift for a couple of adventurers? A gift voucher for a bed and breakfast break for two in the heart of the New Forest. Home of cycling breaks and walking weekend getaways, this Christmas give them a reason to escape.

There are endless ways to discover our National Park; a gift voucher also invites them to explore somewhere new and try new activities, canoeing or kayaking along the Beaulieu River or visiting our sister hotel and enjoying time at the five bubble spa, SenSpa, to relax, ease tired muscles, or even book a massage.

For the one who loves a celebration

Our Christmas breaks are now fully booked but what if you surprised them to a spontaneous New Year Break celebration. Arrive at our Hampshire hotel on the 31st to an indulgent Afternoon Tea, then don your finest sparkles for the New Year's Eve house party, starting with a Champagne and canapés reception followed by a captain’s table dinner at the Terrace Restaurant and music from the live band.

Spend the first day of the year relaxing, walking and setting the tone for the year ahead, and end your day with a 3-course dinner in Monty's or The Terrace Restaurant.

For young families

A shared meal somewhere new can be the perfect gift for a young family. Make it a gift voucher for Lunch at Monty’s. Our country pub showcases delicious homely dishes and hearty plates, welcomes muddy boots and soggy paws; a comfortable and warming atmosphere for the whole family to relax and refuel before a stomp through the forest, a walk on the beach or a visit to Peppa Pig World!

For the nature-lovers and calm seekers

An escape from city life and to do lists; treat them to a relaxing hotel break surrounded by tranquil countryside and miles of peaceful ancient woodland for walks, wild swims and dog-friendly experiences.

Our Wild New Forest Break is chance to enjoy the National Park up close; an exclusive package created in partnership with Wild New Forest, for a truly immersive stay – from the four walls of our characterful rooms, to the forest grounds outside.

For the foodies

A dining experience at The Montagu Arms is a special gift and one they can look forward to booking in the new year. You can select the number of courses and all they have to do is peruse the menu and book. Our House Menu showcases the very best of British dining, favouring handpicked produce provided by the forest to create dishes inspired by the seasons.

A Dining Break makes for a wonderful gift for your partner this Christmas, inviting you to share a romantic getaway together. Enjoy an aperitif in the bar before dinner at The Terrace or at Monty’s, spend a relaxed morning with tea and coffee served to your room, before a continental breakfast fuels you for a day of forest walks or wanderings.

For the ones with pampered pooches

What could be more thoughtful than a stay at a dog-friendly New Forest hotel. For the ones who adore their four-legged friends, including them in a hotel stay this Christmas will mean more. The Pampered Pooch Break for 2 includes accommodation in a Courtyard bedroom, a continental breakfast and a Beco Pets dog hamper. You can even add dinner for their furry pal too, with the A La Bark Menu Gift Voucher!

For sweet-toothed friends

The gift for the ones who cannot resist a sweet treat, give them the wonderful experience of a Full Afternoon Tea and time to catch up. Freshly baked warm scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, delicious homemade sweets and cakes from our pâtisserie, and traditional savoury finger sandwiches, with a choice of Fair Trade loose leaf teas or a cafetiere of coffee. This is more than simply tea and cake, this is a time-honoured tradition and the unique opportunity to relax and do what we British do best, sip tea and chat.

For the ones who would love it all…

A most thoughtful gift can be the one that gives them choice. Monetary gift vouchers to spend any way they wish at our Hampshire hotel can be a most exciting gift for the ones you know would love it all. From lunches, Afternoon Teas or dinner for two to a romantic weekend break in the New Forest, you can be sure that your Montagu Arms Hotel monetary gift voucher makes for an unforgettable experience and something special to look forward to.

For the ones who seek relaxation

If you know someone who deserves a deeply relaxing break away, give them a stay at our peaceful New Forest hotel. A break from the everyday, a digital detox, and some well-needed for them.

At our New Forest hotel, all overnight stays include complimentary use of the leisure club at our sister hotel, Careys Manor, and the chance to upgrade for full spa access to the five-bubble Thai spa, SenSpa. A sanctuary of warmth on the coldest winter days.

Dining experiences and overnight stays, sprinkled with local attractions and activities in the heart of the New Forest National Park is a gift that is hard to beat. It says more than just Merry Christmas; they are thoughtful experiential gifts that keep on giving. They create memories, invite discovery and promote time spent together – just what the festive season is all about.