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Festive dessert plated with a scoop of ice cream and a candied orange slice, surrounded by holiday decorations and lights. - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

A Christmas escape in the Surrey countryside

This Christmas, leave the cooking, the cleaning and the Christmas Day rush behind and make your way to The Stag on the River.

Arriving on Christmas Eve, settle into the warmth and comfort of the inn and enjoy a slower, more relaxed way to spend the festive season. With cosy accommodation, breakfast and the option to join us for Christmas lunch and an evening sharing platter, everything is taken care of, leaving you free to enjoy what Christmas is really about: good food, good company and time together.

Our Christmas stays begin on 24th December 2026, with a minimum stay of two nights.

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Your Christmas Stay

Your Christmas Stay

For a two-night Christmas break, prices start from £350, including breakfast. Arrive on Christmas Eve, settle into your room and wake up on Christmas morning knowing there is nowhere else you need to be.

If you would like to make more of your festive escape, our three-night stay starts from £475, giving you an extra day to relax and enjoy the Surrey countryside after Christmas Day.

Whether you choose two nights or three, Christmas at The Stag on the River is about taking your time, enjoying the season and making memories together.

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Your New Year's Stay

Your New Year's Stay

Arrive on Thursday 31st December and let the evening unfold at its own pace. Settle into the bar with a glass of something worth opening. Eat well. Watch midnight arrive through the windows rather than on a screen. Then head to your cosy room, no taxi queue, no long drive home.

Wake to the river and a breakfast worth lingering over. Walk it off along the water meadows, or simply stay put by the fire. However you begin the year, begin it somewhere that feels like a proper occasion. One-night stays from £180, and two-night stays from £280, both with breakfast included.

Hands holding champagne glasses and sparklers with a bokeh background, celebrating in a festive setting. - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds
Festive dining table with elegant settings, candles, wine glasses, and Christmas decor, set against a lit Christmas tree backdrop. - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds
Christmas in the countryside

Christmas Day, made special

For an extra touch of indulgence, join us for Christmas lunch for £130 per person.

Enjoy a traditional Christmas Day without the preparation, the washing up or the worry. Sit back, enjoy the food, and raise a glass with those you love, then return later in the evening for something to share.

It is Christmas, just without all the work.

Christmas Day Celebration £130pp | Four Courses

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Festive dessert plated with a scoop of ice cream and a candied orange slice, surrounded by holiday decorations and lights. - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

A little extra Christmas magic

Make your stay feel even more special with a few festive touches.

A serving of Port or Sherry with mince pies for two can be added to your stay for £17.50, the perfect way to enjoy a little Christmas indulgence.

Or, for something truly celebratory, add a bottle of Champagne for £70 and raise a glass to Christmas together.

Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds
Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

Christmas in the countryside

There is something wonderfully peaceful about Christmas in the countryside. Away from the usual Christmas Day routine, The Stag on the River offers a chance to slow down and enjoy the festive season at your own pace. Wake up to breakfast, spend time together, enjoy good food and make the most of a few days away from everyday life.

For those looking for a Christmas break in Surrey, a festive getaway at TStag on the River offers the perfect combination of comfortable accommodation, good food and the welcoming atmosphere of a traditional country inn.

Whether you are looking for a romantic Christmas escape, a relaxing break for two or simply somewhere to enjoy Christmas without hosting it yourself, we would love to welcome you.

Make their Christmas with a gift experience

Whether an evening being spoilt with delicious food and wine with your nearest and dearest, a lunch out with friends, or a weekend away to indulge in life at your pace, let us be part of creating new, wonderful memories for your favourite people as they relax in our warm and inviting pubs and inns. Gift vouchers can be used across any of our pubs in the Linwood Collection. Accommodation experiences are hotel-specific, so do choose the right one for your lucky recipient.

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