New Year break
Three nights with dinner and New Year trimmings.
Seasonal feasting, floating in the pool, fireside moments, taking to the ice rink. Countdown on the Living Space deck as the champagne flows and fireworks light the sky, all rounded off with a New Year's Day paddle, swim, stomp or skate to start 2026 off right.
What to expect from your three-night break
Seasonal feasting, floating in the pool, fireside moments, taking to the ice rink. Countdown on the Living Space deck as the champagne flows and fireworks light the sky, all rounded off with a New Year's Day paddle, swim, stomp or skate to start 2026 off right. Here's a taste of what to expect based on last year:
30 December
Mulled wine and mince pies as you arrive, shrug off the Christmas chaos and let us take the reins. Children can head to Kids’ Zone for festive action, while you unwind in the pool, hot tub or with a good book in the library. Lace up your ice skates and head to the rink, get wetsuited up for a star-gazing swim before the children head to Kids' Zone for the Science Show. Live music in The Living Space from Emily Richardson.
New Year’s Eve
Breakfast waffles set you up to explore Ullswater on foot or by paddleboard. Take to the ice with ice-skating sessions from midday. Children can join the Little Chefs Pizza School in the Glasshouse to make their lunch. Head back for a three-course dinner in Rampsbeck, live music and dancing until the big countdown. Drinks on the terrace and a firework display as midnight strikes.
New Year’s Day
Head to the jetty for a New Year dip, or settle in with a hair-of-the-dog in the library. Watch from the deck as the children get stuck into games and archery by the shore. Will you muster the energy for an ice-skating session, a walk through the foothills, rafted canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding on Ullswater, or will the fell-view hot tub and deep sofas get your vote? As the day turns to evening, children can head to Kids' Zone for games night while live music from Fiona in the Lakes sounds out The Living Space.
2 January
Wake up to fresh air, lake views and one last swim in the pool or skate on the rink, taking your time over a lazy breakfast and bidding us farewell, until next year.
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Wetsuits and dancing shoes
Stargazing swims, champagne tastings and live music to keep you on your feet. Get ready to welcome in the New Year with a treatment in Swim Club, a wetsuit from the sheep shed and your paddleboard from the jetty.
Festive food and drink
Mulled wine, mince pies and New Year’s Eve feasting in Rampsbeck. Champagne tasting, pizza in the Glasshouse and count down toasts in the garden. Waffle stations at the ready and lazy lunches in The Living Space.
Kids’ Zone
Festive Kids’ Zone sessions including Little Chefs pizza school. Early supper for the children and evening entertainment.
Christmas on Ullswater
Four nights with dinner. Wreath making, wine tasting and Father Christmas. Days on the lake, nights eating, drinking and dancing.