Enjoy the Festive Season 2019

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Christmas Calendar 2019Christmas Party Night 4The Polar Express 6Santa’s Sunday Lunches 8Festive Afternoon Tea 8Christmas at the Percy French 11Festive Events Programme 12Christmas Residential Experience 14Christmas Lunch with Belfast Community Gospel Choir 15Christmas Day Grand Buffet Lunch 17Boxing Day Lunch 17New Year’s Eve Getaway 18Live Shows at the Slieve 20New Year’s Eve Gala Banquet Menu 21New Year’s Eve at the Percy French 22The Spa at the Slieve Donard 25Christmas Gifts and Vouchers 26

We are delighted to present our Christmas Party Night for you to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues. Relax and enjoy fine dining and fabulous music from our live band “Fifth Avenue” playing a fantastic selection of famous hits throughout the decades.

For only £49 pp, it’s the perfect way to celebrate this Christmas!

Stay over from just £65 pp sharing, bed & breakfast, including full use of the Active Floor in the Spa. (£35 single supplement applies)

To book your party, please call 028 4372 1010 or email conf@sdh.hastingshotels.com

MenuChef’s Homemade Winter Warming Soup with Signature Wheaten Scone __

Traditional Roast Turkey and Ham with all the Trimmings

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Slow Cooked Prime Irish Beef in a Red Wine Jus

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Caramelised Leek, Onion & Celeriac Christmas Parcel

All served with Chef’s Selection of Vegetables and Potatoes __

Traditional Christmas Pudding

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Chef’s Trio of Desserts __

Tea or Coffee and Festive Frivolities

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Christmas Party Night Saturday 7th December 2019

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We are delighted to announce the return of Santa’s Polar Express experience at the Slieve Donard Resort from Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd December 2019.

This event will be a traditional and festive occasion with a host of attractions for all the family, including story-telling with Mrs Claus, letter writing workshop and North Pole Postbox, Christmas movies and of course Santa’s Polar Express train adventure. Most importantly, Santa and his elves will be here, ready to welcome the children into their busy workshop.

Tickets for the Polar Express Experience will be on sale from late July on our website – www.hastingshotels.com/polarexpress

Opening Times Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd December from 3.30 to 9.00pm each day

AdmissionsAdult - £18Child - £25 Babies under 1 - £10

Price includes tea, coffee or mulled wine and mince pies for adults and refreshments for the children, a personal photo with Father Christmas and Gift for every child.

We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot.

There will be a range of dining packages and options available in both the Hotel and Percy French – please contact the hotel for further information.

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Hop on board for some Christmas magic!

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Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December

On Sundays in December, join us in the Oak Restaurant for a fantastic festive Buffet feast.

Our chefs will prepare scrumptious seasonal cuisine with an extensive array of Starters, Roasts and a delicious choice of Desserts.

£42 per adult, £22 for children under 12

Contact: 028 4372 1004 www.resdiary.com/restaurant/slievedonardresortandspaoakrestaurant

Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea with a festive twist throughout December.

Festive Afternoon Tea £30 per person

Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled Wine £34 per person

Festive Afternoon Tea with Prosecco £38 per person

Festive Champagne Afternoon Tea £42 per person

Served every day between 2 – 4.30pm

Santa’s Sunday Lunches Festive Afternoon Tea

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The Percy French, set in the grounds of the Slieve Donard Resort, is the perfect place for a relaxed Christmas celebration. With its unique setting, huge roaring fire and the warmest of welcomes, the Percy French offers the finest local festive produce and hospitality.

Festive Dining Our special four-course festive menu is available for both lunch and dinner throughout December. An À La Carte menu is also available on request.

All day menu served from 12.00 to 9.30pm daily

£25 per person Children’s menu available

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Christmas Day Join us for a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch in the Percy French!

Enjoy a fabulous festive feast with all the trimmings, including a delicious choice of starters, traditional roast turkey and ham, and a selection of decadent desserts. With a Mulled Wine Reception, a visit from Santa with gifts for all the kids and musical entertainment from our pianist, the Percy French is the perfect spot in which to enjoy your Christmas celebrations.

Lunch is served 12.30 – 2.00pm

£70 per adult, £40 for children (4-14 years) For Reservations at the Percy French please call: 028 4372 3175 www.resdiary.com/restaurant slievedonardresortandspapercyfrenchinn

Christmas at the Percy French

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Festive Events Programme

Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December

11am - 5pm Relaxation time in the Brunel Lounge

2 - 4pm Welcome Afternoon Tea with live music

3.30pm Whiskey Tasting

5 - 7pm Drinks Reception with Canapés and Festive Entertainment

5.30pm Dinner in the Oak Restaurant

8pm Children’s bedtime stories

Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th December

7 - 10am Christmas Breakfast in the Oak Restaurant

11am Family Treasure Hunt - Concierge Desk

11am - 5pm Relax in the Brunel Lounge

12noon - 2pm Horse and Carriage ride - bookable via our Concierge Team

1.30 - 3.00pm Grand Buffet Lunch and live entertainment for all residents in the Grand Ballroom

2.30pm Arrival of Santa Claus

3pm Children’s Christmas Movie & Treats

3.30pm Gin Tasting

6 - 8.30pm Festive Supper in the Oak Restaurant

9.30 - 11.30pm Live Musical Entertainment

Boxing Day - Thursday 26th December

7 - 10am Boxing Day Breakfast in the Oak Restaurant

11am - 12noon ESPA Skin Care Workshop

11am - 1pm Horse and Carriage - Concierge Desk

11am - 3pm Lawn Activities (weather permitting)

11am - 5pm Relax in the Brunel Lounge

12pm - 1pm Magician Children’s Party

1.30 - 3pm Light lunch for all residents

2.30 - 3pm Bingo

3 - 3.45pm Wine and local Cheese Tasting

4pm Cookery Demonstration

From 5.30pm Dinner in the Oak Restaurant

9.30 - 11.30pm Live Musical Entertainment

9.30pm Fireworks (Weather permitting)

Friday - 27th December

7 - 10am Breakfast in the Oak Restaurant

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Suite Yourself – You know you are worth it! Ask us about our upgrade opportunities to Resort accommodations and Suites.

Singing live at The Slieve Donard Resort and Spa

Tickets £45 from Ticketmaster or at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa Tel: 028 4372 1066 or email: conf@sdh.hastingshotels.com

TUESDAY 4TH & WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBERDOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM

MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES

Experience the joy of Christmas in the luxury of the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa.

Two Nights from £490 per person sharing

Three Nights from £570 per person sharing

Single supplements apply. Upgrade accommodation - prices available on request.

Alternatively, you can find our best available accommodation offers on www.hastingshotels.com or contact us to organise your own bespoke Christmas holiday to suit your requirements.

Children - £90 per night

The above rate applies to a maximum of two children under 14 who are sharing with two adults. For children under 14 who require separate accommodation, they will be charged 75% of the adult rate.

Children under two years stay free.

To make your Christmas Residential reservation, please contact Jackie on 028 4372 1018 or email res2@sdh.hastingshotels.com

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Sunday 1st December 2019 at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa

TICKETS £45

FROM BELFAST COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR

Christmas Lunch

To book contact Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, Events Department:

Tel: 028 4372 1010/1011 or email: conf@sdh.hastingshotels.com

Christmas Residential Experience

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Our Christmas Day Grand Buffet Lunch in the Oak Restaurant is a sensational experience. The Slieve Donard chefs prepare an extravagant buffet using the best local produce. Help yourself to Langoustines, Dundrum Bay Oysters, Dry Aged Sirloin of Beef, County Down Turkey, Bread and Butter Pudding and Pecan Pie – amongst umpteen other delectable choices.

As well as fabulous food, there’s also music, festive fun and even a visit from Santa with gifts for all the children.

£125 per adult | £70 for children

To make your Christmas Day reservation, please contact our Reception Desk on 028 4372 1004

A deposit of 50% is required to confirm the booking. Final payment is required three weeks prior to Christmas Day.

Treat yourself to a magnificent buffet lunch at the Slieve Donard this Boxing Day.

Lunch in the Oak Restaurant £50 Served 1 – 2.30pm

Food served all day at the Percy French

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Christmas Day Grand Buffet Lunch

Boxing Day Lunch

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3 - 5pm Relax and enjoy Afternoon Tea with live musical entertainment in the Oak Restaurant

7pm A Champagne welcome reception with the Slieve Donard General Manager and his team in the Annesley Lounge

7.45pm Hogmanay Gala Banquet in the Oak Restaurant (including an Address to the Haggis)

9.45pm Live entertainment

Midnight Piper to lead in the celebrationsFireworks (weather permitting)

Our dining and festivities are legendary, with gourmet food and premier entertainment. Pay us a visit, stay, feast and relax. Wave farewell to 2019 in style.

New Year’s Eve Getaway Celebration

New Year’s Day - Wednesday 1st January 2020

7 - 10.30am Breakfast in the Oak Restaurant

For further information on New Year’s Eve please contact Jackie on 028 4372 1018 or email res2@sdh.hastingshotels.com

£225 per person sharing (£45 single supplement)

Hogmanay Gala Banquet only - £115 to £120 per person – Black Tie Event

To make your New Year’s Eve reservation, please contact Jackie on 028 4372 1018 or email res2@sdh.hastingshotels.com

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New Year’s Eve Getaway

Gala Banquet MenuBeetroot, ShortCross Gin Cured Glenarm Salmon, Beetroot Panna Cotta

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Haggis, Neeps and Tatties served with Yellow Swede Fondant, Mashed Potatoes and a Drappie o’ the Cratur

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Fillet of Glenarm Shorthorn Beef, Beef Shin & Onion Ravioli, Tarragon & Red Wine Jus

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Slieve Donard Grand Dessert - A selection of four mini desserts

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Thompson’s Finest Tea and Resort Blended Coffee with Festive Frivolities

From 1-3pm

A magnificent buffet lunch in the Oak Restaurant.

£55 per person including a glass of Prosecco

Jazz Afternoon Tea A New Year’s Day Jazz Afternoon Tea in the Chandelier Lounge.

From 2.30-5pm

£30 per person

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New Year’s Eve at the Slieve

THE BJORNIDENTITY

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Sunday 29th December & Friday 10th January 2020

ABBATRIBUTE SHOW STARRING THE BJÖRN IDENTITY

Saturday 4th January 2020 BRIAN KENNEDY

Tickets available at the Slieve Donard Reception Desk or on Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Slieve-Donard-Hotel

Magic of Soul BandFriday 3rd January 2020 STARRING STEVE V KING OF THE ORIGINAL DRIFTERS

Tina TurnerSaturday 11th January TRIBUTE SHOW TO THE QUEEN OF SOUL

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New Year’s Day Sparkling Gala Buffet Lunch

Enjoy our Á La Carte menu for only £45 per person.

Children’s menu available.

All bookings must be pre-paid at time of ReservationPlease contact the Percy French on 028 4372 3175www.resdiary.com/restaurant slievedonardresortandspapercyfrenchinn

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New Year’s Eve at the Percy French

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The Spa at the Slieve Donard is Northern Ireland’s premier sanctuary for both body and mind. Treat yourself or someone special to a little luxury in our divine spa.

The Heavenly Soother 150 minute package £165

– Warming Bay Full Body Salt & Oil Scrub

– Soothing Hot Stone Back Massage using Frankincense and Myrrh Infused ESPA Oils

– Hydrating Lavender Facial

– Oriental Scalp Massage

Additional Treatments

Full Body Massage using Clove Bud and Indian Bay infused Oils 50 minutes £85

Bay and Lavender Full Body Salt & Oil Scrub 20 minutes £45

Calming Lavender Facial 50 minutes £85

Soothing Back, Neck and Head Massage 40minutes £70

Herbal Poultice Massage on Targeted Areas 50 minutes £85

For further information or reservations contact the Spa at Slieve Donard on 028 4372 6166

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The Spa at Slieve Donard

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At Hastings Hotels, we offer an extensive range of Gift Cards, Spa Vouchers and Special Gift Experiences to take the stress out of Christmas shopping.

Gift Cards can be spent at any of the seven Hastings Hotels and allow family and friends to choose the perfect present for themselves - from a gourmet dinner, to a romantic break, spa treatment or even a round of drinks at the bar!

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