Christmas and New Year 2019 2020 - The Old Bell Hotel

 
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Christmas and New Year 2019 2020 - The Old Bell Hotel
Christmas and New Year 2019 - 2020
Christmas and New Year 2019 2020 - The Old Bell Hotel
Welcome to your                                     ‘Ding Dong Merrily
home from home                                      on High’
this Christmas                                      Christmas parties at The Old Bell Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury                    £32.00 per person                                                    £32.00 per person
is your exclusive dream home
away from home this Christmas                       18th November to 23rd December                                                 STARTERS
and New Year. Please think of our                   Whether you are organising a small party                                   Parsnip
hotel as your home as we are                        for up to 16 people, or a bigger event for     Local Honey Roasted Parsnip Velouté With Curry Oil (DF GF V VE NF)
open during this festive period                     60 friends or colleagues, you have the
for our house guests only.                          choice to host your festive fiesta in our                                 Cauliflower
                                                                                                        Roast Cauliflower Pannacotta, - Keen’s Cheddar Beignet,
Experience your very own                            Library, Garden Room or the Refectory
                                                                                                            Spiced Raisin Purée, Caper Dressing (GF V NF)
Christmas or New Year retreat                       Restaurant. With sumptuous Christmassy
with delicious festive food, cosy                   fayre in the most festive of locations, you                               Pig’s Cheek
lounges and a roaring fire in a                     would be hard pushed to find a better           Glazed Pig’s Cheek In Red Wine, Black Pudding & Hazelnut Granola
stunning historic setting. Imagine                  venue. Check out our menu and give us                      with Rosemary Scented Apple Purée (DF GF)
being waited on hand and foot,                      a bell (pardon the pun) to chat it through.                               Mackerel
and where your dog is made most                     And if you or your guests would like to        Escabeche Of Mackerel, Compressed Fennel, Heritage Beetroot, Fennel
welcome too.                                        make a night of it, stay in one of our cosy                      Saffron Dressing (GF DF NF)
If you already have Christmas                       and luxurious bedrooms from £125.00
covered but would like a delicious                  per night.                                                                 MAIN COURSES
Afternoon Tea treat with a glass                    To book, call us on 01666 822344                                              Turkey
or two of bubbly, or are looking to                 or email                                          Traditional Turkey & Ham, Confit Root Vegetables, Buttery Mash,
book a Christmas party for friends                  info@oldbellhotel.com                                              Chipolata & Turkey Gravy (NF)
or colleagues, our hotel has many
festive options for you. My team                    For Notes and Terms & Conditions see page 11                                 Beef
and I would love to host you this                                                                         Braised Daube Of Beef, Celeriac Mash, Roast Shallot
Christmas, so get in touch.                                                                                           & Madeira Sauce (GF NF)
                                                                                                                             Onion Tart
                                                                                                          Caramelised Onion & Gruyère Tart, Roast Vegetables
                                                                                                                       & Truffle Cream (NF V)
             Christophe Dumeige - General Manager

Christmas Parties                            p3                                                                                     PUDDING
Christmas Afternoon Tea                      p4                                                                        Christmas Pudding
Meet up in Malmesbury & Gift Vouchers p5                                                                   Home Made Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce (V)
Christmas Day Menu                           p6                                                                           Crème Caramel
Christmas 2/3 Night Packages                 p7                                                      Crème Caramel, Charred Pineapple & Coconut Macaroon (GF V)
New Years Eve Menu                           p8
                                                                                                                           Chocolate Tart
New Years 2/3 Night Packages                 p9                                                            Dark Chocolate Tart, Orange Salad Marmalade Gel
Our rooms and Suites                       p10                                                                         & Crème Fraiche (GF V)
Terms & Conditions                         p11
                                                                                                                    Dietary Key: V-Vegetarian VE-Vegan GF-Gluten Free
                                                                                                                   DF-Dairy Free GFA-Gluten Free available NF-Nut Free

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Christmas                                                                                                    Meet up in
Afternoon Teas                                                                                               Malmesbury
From £21.00 per person                                                                                       £6.00 per person for
From 18th November                                                                                           coffee and cake
                                                                  FULL AFTERNOON TEA
to 23rd December and 27th, 28th                                                                              18th November to 23rd December
and 29th December
                                                                From £21.00 per person
                                                                                                             and 27th, 28th and 29th December
‘Tis the season for giving,                    Selection of homemade sandwiches, pastries, scones with jam
                                                                                                             Whether you are spending the day
but it’s also nice to treat yourself           & clotted cream, chocolate logs & macaroons and mini mince    Christmas shopping, taking in
too! What better way than heading                     pies with any hot drink and complimentary refills.     the Christmas markets or fancy
to The Old Bell Hotel for a Christmas                                                                        a catch up with friends, pop-in to
Afternoon Tea in our fabulously                                Add a glass of Prosecco for £7.00             The Old Bell Hotel between 9am
festive and wonderfully cosy                                  or a glass of Champagne for £11.00             and 11am for a bit of R&R!
lounges, drinking a cup of refreshing
tea or a glass of bubbly in front of                                                                         Relax and enjoy Tea or Coffee with
our roaring fires. Available between                                                                         cake for only £6.00 per person.
Midday and 6pm.
                                                                                                             A lovely treat and what’s more,
To book, call us on 01666 822344                                                                             there is no need to book, just
or email                                                                                                     come on in.
info@oldbellhotel.com
For Notes and Terms & Conditions see page 11

                                                                                                                 The perfect Christmas gift…
                                                                                                                 vouchers.
                                                                                                                 Not sure what to get those tricky loved ones who
                                                                                                                 seem to have everything they need?
                                                                                                                                                                                            Gift Voucher
                                                                                                                 Well why not get them something they want instead and
                                                                                                                 treat them to The Old Bell Hotel gift vouchers for the
                                                                                                                 perfect Christmas gift!

                                                                                                                 Christmas Gift Ideas: Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunch,                 Very simple to order. Go to:
                                                                                                                 Dinner, 2-Night Midweek or Weekend Breaks or tell us         https://oldbellhotel.wearegifted.co.uk
                                                                                                                 how much you would like your gift to be and we will                  or call us: 01666 822344
                                                                                                                 create the voucher to suit you and your requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                                 or email: info@oldbellhotel.com

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The Holly Christmas Package                                        The Ivy Christmas Package
                                                                             The perfect 3-night Christmas break                                A relaxing 2-night Christmas break
                                                                        Tuesday 24th December - Friday 27th December                         Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th December

                                                                       Prices from £1106.00 for two people sharing *                    Prices start at £749.00 for two people sharing *
           Traditional Christmas Day lunch
                                                                       Christmas Eve                                                    Christmas Eve
                    served at 1pm
                                                                       • Check in from Midday and enjoy either a 2 course 		            • Check in from Midday and enjoy either a 2 course
                  Jerusalem Artichoke Soup                               lunch in the Refectory Restaurant, or Afternoon 		               lunch in the Refectory Restaurant, or Afternoon
        Chestnut Crème Fouetté, White Truffle Oil (GF/NF)                Tea in the Garden Room                                           Tea in the Garden Room
                            .........
                                                                       • Refreshments on arrival, anything from a warming 		            • Refreshments on arrival, anything from a warming
                     Poached Wild Trout                                  mulled wine to a cup of tea                                      mulled wine to a cup of tea
                    Smoked Salmon Terrine
Shaved Fennel, Turnip, Chardonnay Gel, Citrus Oil, Crackers (NF)       • Meet in the Lounge for a pre-dinner glass                      • Meet in the Lounge for a pre-dinner glass of
                            .........                                    of Champagne                                                     Champagne
                           Sorbet                                      • 3 course Christmas Eve dinner with wine pairing                • 3 course Christmas Eve dinner with wine pairing in the
            Gin & Pink Grapefruit Sorbet (GF/DF/NF)                      in the Refectory Restaurant                                      Refectory Restaurant
                            .........                                  • Midnight Mass and Christmas Carols at the Abbey 		             • Midnight Mass and Christmas Carols at the Abbey
                     Norfolk Bronze Turkey                               (optional). On return from Midnight Mass we will serve           (optional). On return from Midnight Mass we will serve
             Apricot & Pork Stuffing, Chipolatas (NF)                    mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince pies and chocolate             mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince pies and chocolate
                                                                         logs in the lounges                                              logs in the lounges
                                   or
                    Fillets of Lemon Sole                              Christmas Day                                                    Christmas Day
  Potato Purée, Warm Clam Vinaigrette, Champagne Mousseline
                                                                       • Full Wiltshire breakfast                                       • Full Wiltshire breakfast
                                   or
             Beetroot & Wild Mushroom en Croute                        • Champagne and canapés in the Garden Room                       • Champagne and canapés in the Garden Room
  Salt Baked Celeriac Purée, Glazed Sprouts, Winter Truffle (NF)         at Midday                                                        at Midday
                                                                       • 6 course traditional Christmas Day lunch served                • 6 course traditional Christmas Day lunch served
                         Vegetables
                                                                       • Tea & coffee served in the Garden Room and lounges             • Tea & coffee served in the Garden Room and lounges
Sprouts with Smoked Bacon, Honey Parsnips & Carrots, Cauliflower
                           Cheese,                                     • Queen’s Speech in the Library 3pm                              • Queen’s Speech in the Library 3pm
   Red Cabbage, Roast Potatoes, Turkey Jus, Cranberry Sauce
                            .........                                  • Cinema in the Library from 3.15pm with a Prosecco buffet       • Cinema in the Library from 3.15pm with a Prosecco buffet
                                                                       • Board games available in lounges                               • Board games available in lounges
               Traditional Christmas Pudding
  Orange Brandy Butter, Roasted Hazelnuts, Spiced Rum Sauce            • Winter buffet dinner served in the restaurant from 7pm         • Winter buffet dinner served in the restaurant from 7pm
                                   or
                                                                       Boxing Day                                                       Boxing Day
               Sherry & White Chocolate Trifle
  Poached Strawberry, Red Wine Jelly, Soaked Genoise Sponge,           • Full Wiltshire breakfast                                       • Full Wiltshire breakfast served in the Refectory Restaurant
        Crème Pâtissière, White Chocolate Mousse (NF)
                            .........                                  • Two course lunch served in the Refectory Restaurant            • Midday - Late checkout for all guests leaving today
               Black Truffle West Country Brie                         • Mid-afternoon Champagne cream tea served in the
            Honey, Walnuts, Pickled Apple, Crackers                      Garden Room
                             .........                                                                                                                  To book please call us on 01666 822344
                                                                       • 3 course dinner served in the Refectory Restaurant
                                                                                                                                                              or, email info@oldbellhotel.com
                         Coffee or Tea                                 • After dinner Liqueurs served in the Residents’ Lounge                              For Notes and Terms & Conditions see page 11
           Mini Minced Pies, Rosemary Salt Chocolate                     and The Salon

              Dietary Key: V-Vegetarian VE-Vegan GF-Gluten Free        27th December                                                                                 * Prices are for two people sharing if
             DF-Dairy Free GFA-Gluten Free available NF-Nut Free
                                                                                                                                                                     booked before September 1st the Early
                                                                       • Full Wiltshire breakfast served in the restaurant
                                                                                                                                                                     Bird Discount of 10% will apply.
                                                                       • Midday - Late checkout for all our guests leaving
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New Year Celebration package                                           Ringing in the New Year
                                                                                A menu should be about the celebration of what’s                     A superb 2-night New Year package                              A delightful 1-night New Year package
                                                                                 good in our area and how to treat it with love and
                                                                                  attention to make the most of local flavours and                   Arriving 30th or 31st December 2019                                   Tuesday 31st December
                                                                               properties. I wanted to celebrate the end of this year
                                                                              and the beginning of the next by showcasing what we
                                                                               do here at The Old Bell Hotel throughout the year in         Prices from £736.00 for two people sharing*                      Prices start at £474.00 for two people sharing*
                   Taste of the Country                                                     one night of special feasting.
                                                                                                                                            30th December 2019                                               31st December 2019
                          9 course gourmet dinner                             Admittedly, I have gone further afield to source some
                                                                              of the finest ingredients for this menu; but I believe it’s
                                                                               a unique way to showcase all these wonderful foods
                                                                                                                                            • Check in from Midday and choose between a 2 course             • Check in from Midday and choose between a 3 course
            Canapés & Champagne / Kir Royale (local berry)                               at such a special time of the year.                  set lunch or a Champagne cream tea served in the                 set lunch served in the Refectory Restaurant or a
                                    .........                                                                                                 Garden Room                                                      Champagne cream tea served in the Garden Room
                                                                                             JP McAuley - Headchef
                          Cream of Salsify Soup
              Herring Caviar, Croutons & Crème Frâiche (NF)                                                                                 • Refreshments on arrival, anything from a warming 		            • Refreshments on arrival, anything from a warming
                                    .........                                                                                                 mulled wine to a cup of tea                                      mulled wine to a cup of tea
                            Pickled Wild Trout
 Baby Beetroot, Butter Milk Ricotta, Macadamia Nut, Saffron Preserve (GF)                                                                   • 3 course dinner served from 7pm in the restaurant              • Cinema screening in the Library from 3pm
                                       or                                                                                                   • Digestive Bar - from 8.30 -10.30pm enjoy Cognac, 		            • Champagne and canapés in the Garden Room from 7pm
                              Pickled Fennel                                                                                                  Armagnac, Whisky and Liqueurs
Baby Beetroot, Butter Milk Ricotta, Macadamia Nut, Saffron Preserve (GF/V)                                                                                                                                   • ‘Celebration of the year in Food Dinner’ to be served in
                                    .........                                                                                                                                                                  the Refectory Restaurant
                          Salted Charred Scallop                                                                                            31st December 2019
 Sour Grape, Fromage Blanc, Pumpkin Seed, Raspberry Emulsion (GF/NF)                                                                                                                                         • Disco and Casino night to follow dinner.
                                       or                                                                                                   • Full Wiltshire breakfast served in the Refectory
                                                                                                                                              Restaurant
                             Chickpea Beignet                                                                                                                                                                1st January 2020
     Spiced Parsnip Purée, Pea Pods, Sheep’s Curd, Smoked Oil (NF)                                                                          • Choose between a 3 course set lunch or a Champagne
                                    .........                                                                                                                                                                • Bucks Fizz breakfast served until 11.30am
                             Prosecco Sorbet (GF/DF/NF)                                                                                       cream tea served in the Garden Room
                                    .........                                                                                                                                                                • Midday checkout for all guests leaving today
                                                                                                                                            • Cinema screening in the Library from 3pm
                        Gloucester Old Spot Pork
       Pressed Belly, Puffed Rind, Salted Shoulder, Artichoke Purée,                                                                        • Champagne and canapés in the Garden Room from 7pm
                     Caper & Raisin Vinaigrette (GF/NF)
                                       or                                                                                                   • ‘Celebration of the year in Food Dinner’ to be served in
                           Wiltshire Cauliflower                                                                                              the Refectory Restaurant
              Tempura, Roasted & Pickled, Artichoke Purée,
                      Caper & Raisin Vinaigrette (NF/V)                                                                                     • Disco and Casino night to follow dinner.
                                    .........
                      Old Bell Hotel Venison Rossini
Seared Loin, Flambé Foie Gras, Textures of Celery, Fig, Truffle Jus (GF/NF)
                                                                                                                                            1st January 2020
                                       or                                                                                                   • Bucks Fizz breakfast served until 11.30am
                              Polenta Rossini                                                                                               • Midday checkout for all guests leaving today
   Polenta Steak, Flambé Portabello Mushroom, Goat’s Cheese Mousse,
                  Textures of Celery Truffle Jus (GF/NF/V)
                                    .........
                         Blueberry Baked Alaska
   Torched Italian Meringue, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Feuilletine (NF)
                                    .........
                         Artisan Wiltshire Cheese
     Black Truffle, Honey Mascarpone, Pickled Pear, Toasted Walnuts                                                                         To book please call us on 01666 822344
                                                                                                                                            or, email info@oldbellhotel.com
          After - The Old Bell Hotel’s Handmade Chocolate Box                                                                               For Notes and Terms & Conditions see page 11

                   Dietary Key: V-Vegetarian VE-Vegan GF-Gluten Free
                  DF-Dairy Free GFA-Gluten Free available NF-Nut Free                                                                        * Prices are for two people sharing if
                                                                                                                                             booked before September 1st the Early
                                                                                                                                             Bird Discount of 10% will apply.

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Have you thought about extending your stay?   Notes, Terms & Conditions
Call us if you are considering                Christmas                                              Christmas Afternoon                                New Year Celebration
extending your Christmas or                   Parties                                                Teas                                               & Ringing in the New Year
New Year package. We have some                                                                                                                          New Year’s Eve packages
great preferential rates available.
                                              - £32.00 per person                                    From £21.00 per person

To enquire please call us on                   • Three course Christmas Party Menu                     • Available from 18th November to 23rd            Prices are per room, per package and include all meals as shown,
                                               • Available from 18th November to 23rd                    December and 27th, 28th and 29th December       drinks receptions and VAT.
01666 822344                                     December                                              • The Library seats maximum 16                    • Non refundable 50% deposit to be paid at time of booking with full
or email info@oldbellhotel.com                 • The Library seats maximum 16                          • The Garden Room accommodates up to 60             balance payable on or before 1st December
                                               • The Garden Room accommodates up to 60                 • Lounges throughout the hotel are available      • Dress is smart casual throughout your stay, please just wear what
                                               • The Refectory seats maximum 50                                                                            makes you feel comfortable
                                                                                                       • Please advise of any dietary requirements
                                               • Please advise of any dietary requirements               in advance                                      • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance of your stay
                                                 in advance                                            • Non refundable deposit of £10 per person        • Single rooms are available on request
                                               • Pre-orders required from the set menu for               to be paid at the time of booking with final
                                                 parties of over 10 people                               balance to be paid on the day                   • Children are welcome. Please ask for details
                                               • Non refundable deposit of £10 per person
                                                 to be paid at the time of booking, with final                                                           • Please call for details of the package should you choose to arrive on
                                                 balance to be paid 14 days prior to arrival                                                               the 31st December.

                                              The Holly & The Ivy Christmas Packages
                                               • Prices are per room, per package and include all meals as shown, drinks receptions and VAT.
                                               • Non refundable 50% deposit to be paid at time of booking with full balance payable on or
                                                 before 1st December 2019
                                               • Dress is smart casual throughout your stay, please just wear what makes you feel comfortable
                                               • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance of your stay
                                               • Single rooms are available on request
                                               • Children are welcome. Please ask for details
                                               Departures
                                               • 2 Night Stays: Departure is Midday on Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December). You are
                                                 welcome to join us for lunch on Boxing Day. Please advise and we will reserve you a
                                                 table. The (reduced) à la carte menu is from £35.00 per person
                                               • 3 Night Stays: Departure is Midday on Friday 27th December
                                                                                                                                                         Photograph ©Robert Peel

                                                      ...helping you celebrate in style at Christmas and into 2020

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