Christmas & New Year
Stay, dine & celebrate with us…Welcome to Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant 3
‘Create your own’ Christmas Escape 4
Residential New Year Break 5
Special Seasonal Lunches & Demonstrations 6
Party Nights & Sleepovers 7
Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner 8
Christmas Day Luncheon 9
Boxing Day Luncheon 10
New Year’s Eve Ball 11
Christmas Afternoon Teas to Murder Mystery 12
....and much more!
Celebrate the festive season with us! Whether it be a party with family, friends and colleagues or a truly traditional ‘country house’ Christmas break, there’s nowhere like Ye Olde Bell.
Passionately restored by local owners and now enjoying a wonderful renaissance, we combine our history with contemporary style, creative cuisine, superb wines and warm hospitality to create a truly unique atmosphere!
With sheer luxury everywhere, you will just love our rich carpets, opulent fabrics, sparkling chandeliers, antiques and period features. Individually styled bedrooms and stunning suites are complemented with modern luxuries such as flat screen televisions and fluffy duvets! All have stylish bathrooms with walk-in power showers and several also boast romantic claw-footed roll top baths. So spoil yourselves with a Christmas or New Year break in our plush rooms and relax by roaring log fires.
We look forward to welcoming you all and sharing what really is such a perfect hotel at this very special time of year.
‘Christmas Shop’ with Us!
A perfect present for those who already ‘have everything’! Spoil them with a Ye Olde Bell Gift Voucher! Choose an amount or a bespoke voucher for whatever you wish –
Overnight Stay, Sunday Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner for Two to name a few! Buy online or call us on 01777 705121 and shop early!
Welcome to Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant
Ye Olde Bell really does embrace an amazing ambience at this special time of year and our Christmas breaks are fully flexible - you simply ‘build your own’ and choose when you stay, how long for and what you wish to do!
Whilst we decorate the tree, make the stuffing and wrap the presents, you can simply relax on comfy leather sofas by crackling log fires with the aroma of mulled wine, take a brisk walk or cycle ride in Clumber Park or visit our local attractions including the spectacular hunt meet in Bawtry on Boxing Day.
Join us whenever you wish from 23 - 27 December, whether it be for one night or a few - you simply ‘create a break to suit you’!
1 Night: £95 2 Nights: £180 3 Nights: £270 4 Nights: £350 per person including dinner and full English breakfast
Upgrade to a ‘Spectacular Superior’ or a ‘Stunning Suite’ for a small supplement
Add in some extras to ‘Your Christmas Escape’ :
Afternoon Tea : £18
Christmas Day Lunch : £105 (under 12: £49, under 2: eat free) Boxing Day Lunch : £40 (under 12: £25, under 2: eat free)
So come and celebrate with us - whether it be on your own or with family and friends, we’ll make you very welcome and know you will have a truly memorable Christmas.
All rates based on two guests sharing a Classic Room, single supplements and upgrades may apply. Non-refundable deposit of £50 per person to confirm - full balance payable by 1 December 2014.
‘Create your own’ Christmas Escape!
Roaring log fires and our friendly team will be here to welcome you and ensure you ring out the old and ring in the new at Ye Olde Bell! Celebrate in style at our New Year’s Eve Ball and recuperate at your leisure with a full English before you leave!
Homemade cream scones and tea by a crackling log fire on New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Ball – chilled Prosecco, 6-course dinner with ‘walk around’ jazz, then dancing to live band ‘Rhythm de Luxe’ and disco
Bacon rolls in the early hours to give you just enough energy for the last dance! Two nights in a Classic Room with full English breakfast each morning
New Year Brunch and time to explore the area or ‘shop till you drop’ at the sales 4-course New Year ‘Murder on the Dance Floor’ Dinner with TaleGate Theatre Fancy dress optional, but will add to the fun!
Another superb full English before you pack the cases and head for home
Two night inclusive New Year break from £355 per person
Upgrade to a ‘Spectacular Superior’ or a ‘Stunning Suite’ for a small supplement
All rates based on two guests sharing a Classic Room, single supplements may apply.
Non-refundable deposit of £50 per person to confirm - full balance payable by 1 December 2014.
Wake up to 2015 with us!
Celebrate with our special seasonal lunches served on Sundays throughout December, Christmas Eve and New Years Day from 12 noon-2.30pm.
Santa will be here too until Christmas Eve with a present for every child. The menus will change to give a variety to our regular guests, but here’s a sample!
Smoked salmon risotto with lemon butter
Butternut squash and chestnut soup with sage and Parmesan Chicken liver parfait, toasted granary bread and homemade chutney Tomato, avocado and mozzarella salad, spiced gazpacho and black olive flat bread
*****
Traditional roast turkey with chipolata sausage, chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce Baked fillet of cod, fresh tomato, basil and shallot sauce
Roast sirloin of local beef, Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy Smoked cheddar and leek potato cakes with hot pepper relish
Seasonal vegetables and potatoes *****
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Ginger crème brulee with cinnamon plums Vanilla cheesecake with seasonal berry compote
Chocolate and hazelnut roulade *****
Freshly brewed coffee and mince pies
Sundays, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Day - £30
Children under 12 years half price and under 2 years eat free of charge
Learn while you Lunch!
What fun! New season ideas, 2-course lunch and ‘demo’ from the experts! £25
Tue 2 Dec - Party Season Tips with The Hair Boutique & LB Beauty Therapies Thu 4 Dec - Festive Party Canapés with our Restaurant & Bistro Head Chef Richard Tue 9 Dec - Amanda’s Cake Decorating : www.amandascakes.net
Party nights with a great atmosphere - so get everyone together and ‘Party at our Party’! Arrive from 7pm for dinner at 7.45pm with disco until 1am (live band on 12 & 19 Dec) - then stay for a ‘Sleepover’ on our ‘Booze & Snooze’ rate from £59 per person!
Game terrine, homemade chutney and toasted granary bread Crab and prawn cocktail
Roast tomato and sweet chilli pepper soup
Button mushrooms in garlic and white wine cream sauce with garlic croutons *****
Served from the Carvery
Roast local turkey, chipolata sausage and chestnut stuffing Roast sirloin of English beef, rich red wine, mushroom and baby onion sauce
Spinach and ricotta ravioli, pea and tarragon veloute Pan fried sea bream, courgette tagliatelle, pesto and roasted garlic
Seasonal vegetables and crispy roast potatoes *****
White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake Rich dark Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Pavlova with warm winter berries and vanilla ice cream Local & Continental cheeses with celery, grapes and homemade chutney
*****
Tea and coffee available in the bar
Wed 10, Wed 17, Thu 18, Mon 22 Dec & Sat 10 Jan - £30 Fri 5 Dec - £35
Sat 13 & Sat 20 Dec - £42 Fri 12 & Fri 19 Dec - Steve Love Band - £45
Start your celebrations in style after the hectic build up! What a perfect way to relax with family and friends at our Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner from 7pm - look out for Santa coming down our chimney!
Ham hock terrine, prunes & piccalilli with warm seeded toast Seared scallops, curried parsnip puree and pancetta
Carrot, spring onion and ginger soup *****
Chargrilled fillet of beef, fondant potato, wild mushrooms with an oxtail and red wine jus Crispy pork belly, sweet potato puree, chateau potatoes and spiced apple reduction
Pan roasted salmon fillet, creamed potatoes, samphire and lemon beurre noisette Layered squash, barley & spinach pie with a creamy wild mushroom sauce
Seasonal vegetables and potatoes *****
Passion fruit creme brulee with tuille biscuit Chocolate and hazelnut roulade
Local and Continental cheeses, date and walnut bread, celery, grapes and homemade chutney
*****
Freshly brewed coffee and chocolates
£55 per adult £25 per child under 12 years Children under 2 years eat free of charge
A truly traditional ‘country house’ Christmas Day - complete with crackling log fires and a very special visitor! Luncheon will be served from 12.30pm onwards and the table is yours for as long as you wish!
Seared scallops and king prawns, garlic butter and dressed leaves Terrine of pheasant and partridge, pear chutney and toasted brioche
Goats’ cheese mousse, pickled beetroot and orange vinaigrette Carpaccio beef, Parmesan and watercress dressing
*****
Roast cauliflower and cumin soup
*****
Roast local turkey, chipolata sausage, chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce Potato gnocchi, spinach and wild mushrooms, Fine Fettle and toasted pine nuts Pan fried monkfish, braised fennel, confit shallots and white wine cream sauce
Prime roast sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding and rich red wine gravy
Chateau potatoes, honey roast parsnips, buttered baby carrots, broccoli and brussel sprouts
*****
Christmas pudding with creamy brandy sauce Passion fruit crème brulee with a lemon shortbread
Crepes suzette with vanilla ice cream
Local & Continental cheeses with celery, grapes and homemade chutney
*****
Freshly brewed coffee and chocolates £105 per adult & £49 per child under 12 years
Children under 2 years eat free of charge
You’ll have had a busy day yesterday, so relax and dine with us today. See the local hunt off in Bawtry and then join us for lunch served from 12 noon.
Tian of smoked salmon, poached langoustine, tomato and crème fraiche essence Pear and endive salad, toasted walnuts, Colston Bassett Stilton
White onion and thyme soup Pan fried pigeon, rocket and green bean salad
*****
Lemon, rosemary and sea salt crusted lamb rump with redcurrant jus Pan fried sea bass with chilli, lime and coriander butter Medallions of pork, local black pudding with apple and sage mash
Twice baked black olive and basil soufflé with romesco sauce Seasonal vegetables and potatoes
*****
Orange and pistachio cheesecake Dark chocolate and cherry roulade Pear and almond tart with vanilla ice cream
Local & Continental cheeses with celery, grapes and homemade chutney *****
Freshly brewed coffee and chocolates
£40 per adult & £25 per child under 12 years Children under 2 years eat free of charge
Welcome in 2015 in luxury and style! Wine and dine from 7.30pm in the trendy, vibrant Restaurant Bar 1650 or the grand Bradgate Suite. ‘Walk around jazz’ during dinner and then dance the night away with ‘Rhythm de Luxe’ and our resident disco.
Bacon rolls just after midnight to give you enough energy to dance until the early hours!
Prosecco & Canapes *****
Seared scallops, cauliflower puree and crispy black pudding Duck liver parfait, wild bush berry salad and cherry jelly Wild mushroom and spinach risotto with Parmesan crisp
*****
New Year Good Luck Soup with black-eyed beans and collard greens *****
Slow braised lamb shoulder, spring onion and thyme rosti with rosemary and redcurrant sauce Pan roasted halibut, herb risotto, crispy pancetta and basil oil Chargrilled fillet of beef, boulangere potatoes, garden spinach and red wine jus
Grilled halloumi, spiced dhal lentils, tempura vegetables and aioli
Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
*****
Tia Maria and coffee brulee with chocolate coffee beans Lemon and lime posset, shortbread biscuit and cranberry compote
Chocolate brownie with pistachio ice cream
Local & Continental cheeses with celery, grapes and homemade chutney *****
Freshly brewed coffee and chocolates
Bradgate Suite - £115 Restaurant Bar 1650 - £95
Christmas Afternoon Teas
Dainty sandwiches, brie & cranberry tartlets, smoked salmon and crème fraiche blinis, mini mince pies, chocolate log and Christmas cake with tea or coffee and a cracker! Served throughout December excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day : £18
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Whatever time of day, call in with friends for mulled wine & mince pies by roaring log fires.
Served from 1 – 31 Dec : £6
Visiting Friends & Family
21 - 30 December 2014
Short of space for your guests this festive season? Take an extra room or two with us - singles to family rooms from £49 per person.
All events subject to availability, prior reservations and deposits. Accommodation rates based on two guests sharing a Classic room, single supplements may apply and upgrades available at a supplement. T&C’s available on request.
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant
Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS
Phot ogr aphy : Borr e Wickstr om & St anclif fe Studios
Christmas Brass Band Concert : Sun 30 Nov
An evening of Christmas favourites from Harworth Brass Band by crackling log fires with mulled wine and mince pies - what an atmosphere! £14Learn while you Lunch!
What fun! New season ideas, 2-course lunch and ‘demo’ from the experts! £25 Tue 2 Dec - Party Season Tips from The Hair Boutique & LB Beauty Therapies Thu 4 Dec - Festive Party Canapés with our Restaurant & Bistro Head Chef Richard Tue 9 Dec - Amanda’s Cake Decorating : www.amandascakes.net
New Year Murder Mystery Dinner : Thu 1 Jan
TaleGate Theatre return on New Year’s Night with ‘Murder on the Dance Floor’ Fancy dress optional, but it will add to the fun! £39Join the January Party : Sat 10 Jan
No better time after a hectic December! 4-course dinner & disco. £30 Stay, dine & celebrate with us…