2023 is coming to a close, and in a few short weeks, Christmas will be just around the corner.

November and December are often brimming with fun-filled plans to make the most of the festive season, but with so much else to think about like presents and food shopping, it can quickly become a little stressful.

To take the pressure off, why not carve out some time to wind down somewhere that promises to take all the stress out of Christmas - somewhere you could indulge in a spa break in the lead-up to the big day, or even scrap the Christmas day cooking altogether and let a chef whip up the best meal of the year?

If this sounds like music to your ears, then look no further than Macdonald Hotels and Resorts.

Enjoy festive celebrations in style this holiday season
Enjoy festive celebrations in style this holiday season

With a host of magical locations across the country, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has a range of breaks available, including Christmas retreats and New Year’s Eve stays, so you’re sure to find one that suits you, your family and friends.

Whether it’s relaxing in cosy surroundings, an afternoon enjoying cocktails with friends before a delectable meal in the evening, or a mind-clearing walk amongst snow-tinged trees, your festive stay awaits.

Where to go

Stay with Macdonald Burlington Hotel as the streets come alive with festive cheer this Christmas. Book a Christmas market break and enjoy plush accommodation just a stone’s throw from the markets, or take the time to relax with a stress-free city centre Christmas or New Year’s Eve break.

Dive into a delicious Christmas dinner with none of the washing up
Dive into a delicious Christmas dinner with none of the washing-up

If you're looking for a way to ring in 2024 in style, book a visit to Macdonald Burlington Hotel where you can experience endless glamour and fun without any of the clean-up. You could even tuck into a decadent five-course New Year’s Dinner with your nearest and dearest, the perfect way to celebrate the end of 2023.

Escape to Shakespeare country at Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa in Stratford-Upon-Avon, where you can bask in tranquillity for a restorative Christmas or New Year’s break. You deserve a special treat this winter, so luxuriate in the relaxing spa facilities as part of its half-day spa package, with a 25-minute ELEMIS treatment, mulled wine, a mince pie, and more.

Find out more about how Macdonald Hotels and Resorts could make this year a festive season to remember.