feel like a star this christmas

FEEL LIKE
A STAR THIS
CHRISTMAS
with Slaley Hall
Christmas & New Year
at Slaley Hall
You totally deserve this. A whole year of being good must surely
put you on the ‘nice’ list with the man in red. Now it’s payback
time (in the nicest possible way). Why not steal away to
Slaley Hall this festive period?
Whether staying over or simply dining, we have something to
set every star aflame. From Christmas celebrations, to Party
nights to Festive Escapes to Twix’mas (the time between
Christmas & New Year) to New Years Eve. Slaley Hall is the
canvas for you to shine.
When it comes to booking, put Slaley on your ‘very-very-niceimpossibly-gorgeous-to-go’ list this festive period.
Make your own celebrations
this Christmas!
Festive Ball
in the Kielder Suite
Why not celebrate the festive season this year with an
overnight stay and dinner at Slaley Hall including your
choice of activity*! Package includes bed & breakfast, 3
course dinner in Hadrians Brasserie and your choice from:
55 Minute Spa Treatment:
Full body massage
Aromatherapy facial
Deluxe manicure
Deluxe pedicure
Activity with All Out Adventures:
(all a minimum of 2 people req):
Friends, family or colleagues, bring your party
to join ours for an unforgettable night in the
festive surroundings of Slaley Hall. Revel
in the lights and decorations, sample the
delicious flavours. From the hats, crackers and
goodies, to a delicious dinner, we look after
every detail, making sure you and your guests
enjoy the wonder of the season.
Our classic celebrations include a welcome
drink, three course meal with tea or coffee,
live band & disco.
£29
.95
per person
Friday - 12th/19th December
Saturday - 13th December
Three course festive menu, party novelties, live band & disco
Festive menu
to start
Honey roast parsnip and truffle soup
Confit duck ballotine, cured beetroot, pea mouse, sour dough crisp
Salmon tartare, pickled cucumber, avocado crème Fraiche
to follow
Classic turkey
Turkey ballotine, chipolata, sprouts and bacon, fondant potato
roast root vegetable, sage and apricot stuffing
Cod fillet, chive potatoes, celeriac cream, braised red cabbage,
champagne burrue blanc
Confit fennel and goats cheese risotto, parmesan tuile, basil oil
to finish
Spiced Christmas pudding, rum sauce
Banoffe pie cheesecake, banana toffee cream
Buche noel, light drambuie cream
Accommodation: £99.00 per room, per night bed & breakfast (double or single occupancy) when attending a party night.
Quads (max 7 pax)
Archery
Clay pigeon shooting (26 shots)
Golf:
18 holes on The Priestman Course.
*All activities are subject to availability
Rates are based on groups of 10 or more. Groups of 15 or more can have
the option of dining in a private room (subject to availability).
£95
per person
Sunday - Thursday
based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room.
Single Supplement: £30.00 per person, per night
£115
per person
Friday & Saturday
based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room.
Single Supplement: £50.00 per person, per night
Rates are based on groups of 10 or more.
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas *See terms & conditions inside back page
Christmas Festive
Breaks
Stay With Us
The Party Night was everything you imagined, you
took to the dancefloor like the star you are, now
continue that VIP feeling in one of our luxurious
rooms and make your night complete.
Make our home your home.
Join us with your family (children are especially
welcome) and celebrate the magic of the festive
season. Here you’ll find a warm welcome and service
that is second to none. Tucked away in the glorious
Northumberland countryside, you can look forward
to fantastic dining, winter walks through the hills and
woodland, relaxing spa treatments or more energetic
activities in the pool or gym. The time is yours. And
inside, oak-panelled walls, cosy snugs, log fires and your
favourite tipple await you. Just take your pick from our
two breaks - and see the treats in store each day over the
next 2 pages.
TWo NIGHT bREAK
£289 per adult
£120
per child under 16 years
Arrival - 24th December 2014
Departure - 26th December 2014
Your delicious, varied menus are served in Hadrian’s
Brasserie, our main dining room - exquisitely designed and
offering stunning views over the Northumbrian countryside.
THREE NIGHT bREAK
£95
per room per night
£105
per room per night
per room per night
Sunday to Thursday
throughout
December*
Fridays
throughout
December*
Saturdays
throughout
December*
from
from
£125
from
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas *See terms & conditions inside back page
£389 per adult
£180
per child under 16 years
Arrival - 24th December 2014
Departure - 27th December 2014
Three Night Duke’s Grill Break
Additional £85 per person
This is a chance to add an extra gastronomic twist to your
stay. A special Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day
lunch will be served in Duke’s Grill . With extra flourishes
on these menus, our Chef will capture the essence of
Northumberland’s harvest, from land, river and sea.
Plus our wide selection of wines will linger in the memory
way beyond Christmas.
Christmas Eve
Christmas
Day Lunch
Your stay begins with a warm welcome with mince pies and
mulled wine. Our concierge team will be on hand to help
with any last minute arrangements with information about
the hotel and surrounding area. Having settled in, you can
relax in comfort, explore the hotel and take advantage of
the many facilities at your doorstep.
As evening falls, you can get firmly into the festive spirit
with our Christmas choir and brass band. A delicious 3
course dinner awaits in Hadrians Brasserie. Or for those on
our Dukes Grill package a Champagne & canapé reception
is followed by dinner in the atmospheric Dukes Grill.
Then relax in the lounge and later if you wish, we can
transport you to the historic Hexham Abbey for the famous
midnight carol service, then return to hot chocolate,
eggnog and mince pies before a perfect night’s rest.
Hadrian’s Brasserie Menu
starters
Wild Mushroom and Madeira soup, sautéed mushrooms,
truffle cream
Smoked Duck, Parma ham crisp, marinated prunes, frisee
Citrus cured salmon, beetroot and port purée, confit fennel
main courses
Slow cooked blade of beef, watercress Pomme purée, roast
tomato, parsnip crisps
Fillet of Cod Herb crusted, chorizo and clams, saffron
turned potatoes
Tartlet of mushroom, spinach and chestnuts
with Roquefort
desserts
Slow cooked blade of beef, watercress Pomme purée,
roast tomato, parsnip crisps
Fillet of Cod Herb crusted, chorizo and clams, saffron
turned potatoes
Tartlet of mushroom, spinach and chestnuts
with Roquefort
in Hadrian’s Brasserie
Enjoy breakfast in the Hadrian’s Brasserie then
chill out or take a stroll before joining us for
lunch. Join us for the Queens speech then enjoy
our Christmas quiz in the 19th Bar.
Christmas Day Menu
Duke’s Grill Menu
starters
Chicken consommé, bruniose of winter vegetables,
herb dumplings
Confit pork terrine, spiced apple gel, apple cinnamon crisp,
sour dough tuile
Wild salmon, red pepper and spinach spring roll, Mixed pepper
compote, wasabi mayo
main courses
Three bone Rack of lamb, Boulanger potatoes, cumin scented
Savoy cabbage, baby shallot and navirin
Roast fillet of turbot, braised chicory, broad bean, tomato,
fish cream velouté
Parisian Gnocchi, butternut squash puree, roast chestnuts,
Sautéed wild mushrooms
desserts
Sea salt caramel and bitter chocolate tart, mint ice cream
Mulled wine poached pear, ginger bread, goat’s cheese ice cream,
Red wine syrup
Trio of Rhubarb - Spiced rhubarb and custard tart, stewed
rhubarb, rhubarb syrup
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas *See terms & conditions inside back page
starters
Cream of haricot blanc soup with truffle croutons
Cornish Yarg and crab tart, pickled salad, lime and chive crème fraiche
Confit duck and foie gras ballotine, kumquat chutney, orange
dressing, Brioche bun
Bordeaux poached pear, candied walnuts, toasted pine nuts,
Roquefort salad
main courses
Turkey ballotine, chipolata, sprouts and bacon, Fondant potato
Roast root vegetables, sage and apricot stuffing
Char-grilled rib eye steak au poivre, Pont Neuf, roast shallots
Roast cod, braised cod cheek, braised fennel, watercress Pomme
purée, herb butter sauce
Beetroot and mascarpone risotto, confit beetroot, beetroot foam,
pea shoots
desserts
Cherry and amaretto Christmas pudding, rum spiced Anglaise
White chocolate and orange mousse, roasted nectarines
Bouche Noel- chocolate Christmas log morello cherries
British and continental cheese board with quince and biscuits
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas *See terms & conditions inside back page
Christmas Day
in Duke’s Grill
Duke’s Grill is our adults only package served in
the intimate surroundings of Duke’s Grill with
a superior menu and a Champagne and canapé
drinks reception before your Christmas lunch.
Christmas Day night is an informal buffet with
cold meats, terrines, cheeses, chutneys, seafood
platters, salads and breads plus a selection
of desserts.
Boxing Day
Wind down, relax and enjoy
Christmas Day menu
to start
Cream of haricot blanc soup, quails egg scotch egg, Parmesan and truffle tuille
Seared scallops, Boudain noir crumb, cauliflower crisp, artichoke purée
Pan roasted pigeon breast, puy lentil casserole, pickled beetroot, Balsamic jus
Shallot and fig tart tatin, goat’s cheese crostini, pear and walnut dressing
Intermediate
Jerusalem artichoke velouté
to follow
Iberico and truffle turkey Ballotine, Fondant potato, roast root vegetables, sprouts
and bacon, apricot and sage stuffing, chipolata, cauliflower gratin, bread sauce
Roast halibut, braised ox tail, pancetta lardons, roast pearl onions, sautéed
mushrooms, hibiscus foam
Fillet steak Rossini- pancetta wrapped fillet steak, roast foie gras, Potato rosti,
confit shallot and tomato, Madeira sauce
Mille feuille of wild mushrooms and spinach, grilled asparagus, Poached quails
eggs, butter sauce
A hearty Northumbrian breakfast kicks off
Boxing day, when you can explore the delights
of Slaley and beyond.
Our spa, fitness centre and two Championship
standard golf course are on your doorstep. You
will have the opportunity to take part in our
cookery demonstration on the morning and our
spectacular falconry display or cocktail making
demonstration in the afternoon.
There’s the beautiful countryside on your
doorstep, the 55 miles of Hadrian’s Wall and for
the really bold, the Christmas sales in the Metro
Centre or Newcastle city!
In the evening your Boxing Day dinner takes the
form of a three course banquet in our Kielder
Suite with surprise festive entertainment to
round off the day. You will have the opportunity
to mingle with our other guests as all tables are
shared to enhance the festive fun.
One more glorious night’s sleep awaits you, and
on the 27th December, a full Northumbrian
breakfast will see you on your way.
to finish
Black cherry and apricot Christmas pudding, light rum Anglaise
British and continental cheeses, quince paste, apple chutney and biscuits
Dark chocolate and kirsch fondant, hazelnut praline, pistachio ice cream
Orange and passionfruit tart, mini jam doughnuts, orange sorbert
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas
New Year’s Eve Family Party
in the Hadrians Brasserie
New Year’s Eve celebrations family style. Come along with the whole
family and see in the New Year in our Hadrians brasserie.
Non Residents
£66
£32
per
adult
per
child
Includes party, 3 course
meal and disco
Residents
£150 peradult
£52 per child
(based on children
sharing with adults)
New Year’s Eve menu
single supplement apply
Includes party, 3 course meal,
disco and bed & breakfast
in the Hadrians Brasserie
to start
Oxtail soup, smoked cheddar dumpling
Chicken liver and foie gars parfait , truffle butter, chicken skin
crumb, toasted sour dough
Marinated salmon, salmon mousse, bilini pancakes, pickled
cucumber, sweet dill sauce
Tempura vegetables, radish, mouli, poached egg, truffle mayo
to follow
New Year’s Eve Ball
in the Kielder Suite
The Kielder Suite Ball is an adults only black tie ball
including a champagne and canapé drinks reception
followed by a 5 course meal with a live band and disco.
Non Residents
£100
per
person
Includes party, 5 course
meal and disco
Residents
£190 perperson
single supplement apply
Includes party, 5 course meal,
disco and bed & breakfast
Roast sirloin of beef, sarladaise potatoes, shallot purée, onion
rings, red wine sauce
Roast cod, cauliflower and celeriac gratin, confit fennel, wilted
spinach morel cream
Roast duck breast, spiced red cabbage, fondant potato sautéed,
mushrooms, sour cherry sauce
Vegetable and feta cheese bake, aubergine caviar, confit
tomatoes, saffron potatoes
to finish
Chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake, kirsch ice cream
British and continental cheeses, quince paste and biscuits
Strawberry pannacotta, stewed strawberries, sorbet, vanilla
short bread
Mango parfait, mango salsa, chocolate tuile
New Year’s Eve menu
in the Kielder Suite
Canapés
Ham hock and foie gras bon bon, truffle aioli dip
Smoked haddock and salt cod beignets, tartar sauce
Smoked chicken and duck ballotine, celeriac slaw
Beetroot arrancini, horse radish cream
Start
Northumberland game and barley broth, game
sausage roll, straw potatoes
Fish
Citrus cured salmon, crab tian, dried apple, pickled
radish Apple salad, bread crisps
Sorbet course
to follow
Fillet of Northumberland beef, smoked Pomme
purée, oxtail beignet, truffle mushrooms, spiced
parsnip crisps
to finish
Vahlrona Chocolate marquise, sour cherry puree,
chocolate sorbet, popping candy tuile
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas
Finding Slaley Hall
The Small Print
SLALEY HALL
Slaley Hall
Slaley, Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 0BX
christmas.slaley@devere-hotels.com
STAMFORDHAM
Details valid at time of going to press April 2014
By Car
PONTELAND
A68
A696
A69
A69
CORBRIDGE
HEXHAM
SLALEY
HALL
Slaley Hall is easy to find from the A1. From the
South, take the A68 link road and follow the signs
to the Hall. From the North, take the A69 toward
Corbridge. Then follow the A68 south and look
for the signs.
WYLAM
NEWBURN
By Rail
PRUDHOE
BLAYDON
-ON-TYNE
Slaley Hall is 7 miles from Hexham Station and 24
miles from Newcastle mainline Station.
A68
STOCKSFIELD
By Air
A68
A692
Newcastle Airport is 22 miles away 35 minutes
by taxi.
1. All provisional bookings will be held for 14 days
after which The party booking requires a £10
non-refundable deposit, per person. Room
bookings require a £50.00 per room deposit.
Bookings will be released automatically if no deposit
is received.
2. Final payment is due 1 month prior to the event.
3. The conduct and behaviour of your guests is
your responsibility.
4. For bookings of 10 or more people we cannot
guarantee that the group will be seated at one table.
If you require special seating then please contact us.
We will endeavour to accommodate your request
but please note that this is not guaranteed.
5. Room rates are subject to availability. All prices are
inclusive of VAT at the current rate.
6. Dress Code - we request that all guests are smartly
dressed for all events - no collarless shirts, jeans or
trainers are permitted.
7. All pre-payments are non-refundable and
non-transferable should your numbers decrease.
8. De Vere Group cannot guarantee that any product
on the menu is totally free from nuts or nut
derivatives and that fish products are free
from bones.
9. Disclaimer - The hotel reserves the right to amend,
withdraw or change events without prior notice.
All rates quoted are subject to availability.
10. To book spaces at the Party Nights, please call the
Conference and Events Office on 0871 222 4688
Christmas and New Year Breaks
1. Arriving the 24th December, includes
dinner, bed and breakfast, entertainment,
Christmas Day lunch and evening buffet.
Three night breaks also available.
2. A £100 deposit per person is required at the time
of booking. Full pre-payment before 1st Dec 2014.
3. Single supplements are £50.00 per person per night.
Stay With Us
1. Chambre Unique: £30 upgrade per room per night.
2. Suite: from £100 upgrade per room per night.
3. Full non-refundable pre-payment is required at the
time of booking.
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas *See terms & conditions inside back page
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/slaleyhallchristmas
To book call 0871 222 4688 For info visit www.devere-hotels.co.uk/christmas