Festive Celebrations 2020

Festive Celebrations at The Horn of Plenty

Celebrate the festive season in style.

Imagine Christmas in a gorgeous country manor, where the log fires are roaring, the mulled wine is flowing, and your every need is catered for.

All you need to do is sit back, relax and soak up the festivities.

Join us for a sophisticated Christmas, Twixmas or New Year break and enjoy the most relaxing festive getaway you’ve ever had.

Throughout December, you can also enjoy a festive lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in the relaxed surroundings of our elegant county house. Whether you are catching up with family and friends, or saying a big “thank you” to work

colleagues, The Horn of Plenty makes an excellent choice.

Our festive lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus are available daily from 1st – 23rd December. Reservations are always recommended.

Why not make the occasion ever more special and stay the night? Bed & breakfast rates start from just £130 per night.

Festive Lunch Menu £21 for 2 courses, £26 for 3 courses

Starters

Creedy Carver duck liver mousse, with pain d’épices and pickled pear

Whipped Sharpham brie, pickled heritage carrot and puffed wild rice

Seared smoked haddock fillet with a clam and pancetta chowder

*Local pork belly with apple textures and celeriac puree and chive oil

Mains

Turkey stuffed with cranberry and chestnuts, dauphinoise potato and all the trimmings

Pan roasted Cornish hake, artichokes, hazelnuts and wild mushrooms

Slow cooked beef with roast shallots, salt baked swede and sage

Black truffle and cauliflower risotto with parmesan and white chocolate

Desserts

Horn of Plenty Christmas pudding, brandy butter and redcurrant

Valrhona dark chocolate and red berry mousse with gingerbread ice cream

*Blood orange posset with a mulled spiced white chocolate sorbet

*A selection of local cheeses, quince, celery and chutney

Coffee, tea and petit fours £3.75

*£2.50 Supplement

Festive Dinner Menu £42.50 for 3 courses

Starters

Beetroot cured Loch Duart salmon with dill and charred lemon

Pressed wild game terrine, cranberry and candied hazelnuts

Cornish Yarg and leek tartlette with chicory and watercress (v)

*Seared king scallops, spiced cauliflower velouté with curried oil

*Brixham monkfish cerviche with apple textures and pork crackling

Mains

Turkey stuffed with cranberry and chestnuts Served with gratin dauphinoise potato and all the trimmings

Pan fried sea bream, baby leeks, roast garlic and chicken and chive jus

Roasted Brixham skate with clams, salsify and black garlic, crisp kale

Jerusalem artichoke textures with wild mushrooms and potato gnocchi (v)

**Wild Cornish venison with roasted swede, shallots and sage, mulled wine jus

Desserts

Horn of Plenty Christmas pudding, brandy butter and redcurrant

Blood orange posset with mulled spiced white chocolate sorbet

Chestnut parfait with dark chocolate textures and dulche de leche

“Pina Colada”: coconut mousse, spiced rum, marinated pineapple

*A selection of Devonshire cheese, quince, celery, walnuts and grape chutney

Coffee, tea and petit fours £3.75

*£5.00 Supplement **£10.00 Supplement

Festive Afternoon TeaA time for mince pies, lashings of mulled wine and

festive afternoon treats with friends.

• Coffee or mulled wine & mince pie £5.00

• Devon cream tea £9.50

• Luxury Afternoon Tea with a selection of scones, sandwiches & festive cakes £20.00

• Savoury Afternoon Tea with a selection of delicious treats including goats cheese & tomato crumpet, bacon & leek tartlet,

ham hock terrine, arancini and a warm cheese scone £20.00

Gift VouchersThe perfect solution for that someone who is

“impossible to buy for”.

Delight them with the gift of an escape from the everyday. We have a wide selection of gift vouchers to choose from, including:

• Devon Cream Tea for two, £19

• Luxury Afternoon Tea/Savoury Afternoon Tea for two, £40.00

• Monetary gift vouchers from £25

• 3 course lunch for two, £52

• Bed & breakfast for two, from £165

New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu £85 incl Prosecco Reception

Thai spiced crab cake with butternut squash velouté

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Cornish venison carpaccio, orange, watercress and parmesan

OR

“Niçoise” seared tuna with quail egg, black olive and tomato

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Raviolo of lobster, caviar and chive sauce

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Creedy Carver duck breast roasted chicory and truffled jus

OR

Wild seabass with saffron potatoes and dill

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Valrhona chocolate and cherry assiette

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Selection of Devonshire cheese, quince, celery, walnuts and grape chutney

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Selection of tea, coffee & infusions with petits fours

3-night Christmas breakChristmas Eve

Meet your fellow guests and enjoy a freshly prepared luxury afternoon tea with scones, sandwiches and cakes in the restaurant, or in front of one of

our crackling log fires. Christmas festivities begin with a pre-dinner Prosecco reception and canapés, followed by a delicious 3 course dinner with coffee and liqueurs. Midnight mass will be held at St Eustacius Church in Tavistock.

Christmas Day

Wake up to a Horn of Plenty classic breakfast at your leisure. Stroll through the grounds or wander around the charming market town of Tavistock. Kir Royale and canapés will commence the Christmas Day celebrations,

followed by a lavish 6-course luncheon.

Christmas Day evening is a relaxed affair with a superb candle-lit cold dressed buffet.

Boxing Day

After breakfast, wrap up warm for a display of magnificent birds of prey. Enjoy a light lunch, then perhaps a stroll around the Tamar Valley or Kit Hill.

Alternatively, relax with a book in front of one of our lovely log fires.

Dinner will commence with a Prosecco reception, followed by a delicious 5-course tasting menu with matching wines.

27th December

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before bidding a fond farewell to new-found friends.

Christmas TariffPrice per room per 3 night stay

Best £1,699

Deluxe £1,599

Classic £1,499

Cosy £1,299

Our 3 night Christmas programme includes:

• The Horn of Plenty classic breakfast each morning

• Christmas Eve luxury afternoon tea, Prosecco reception and 3 course dinner

• Taxi to Midnight Mass service

• Christmas Day Kir Royale, canapés and 6 course lunch

• Christmas Day evening reception drink and cold dressed buffet

• Boxing Day falconry display

• Boxing Day evening Prosecco reception, 5 course tasting menu with 5 matching wines

Twixmas27th – 29th December

Stay 2 or 3 nights on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis from just £235 per room per night, and enjoy some festive treats with our compliments:

• Afternoon tea with mince pies on arrival

• A glass of mulled wine, Prosecco or house wine on your first night

• 3 course table d’hote menu on your first night

• 5 course taster menu on your second night

• Optional steak and/or lobster on your 3rd night (or 3 course table d’hote menu if you prefer)

Price per room per night

Best £365

Deluxe £315

Classic £270

Cosy £235

2 or 3 night New Year break30th December

Relax and unwind in front of a crackling log fire or in the restaurant. Meet your fellow guests, and enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a selection

of freshly made scones, sandwiches and festive cakes.

In the evening, savour a delicious 3 course dinner, followed by coffee and liqueurs.

New Year’s Eve

After a Horn of Plenty classic breakfast, enjoy a wander through our gardens, a walk along the Tamar Trails or a bracing stroll across Dartmoor.

Alternatively, just relax with a good book or newspaper.

Devon Cream Tea with scones, jam and clotted cream will be served from 3.30pm.

New Year celebrations commence at 7.30pm, with a Prosecco reception in the drawing room, accompanied by talented harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.

Then take your seats for a spectacular gourmet 6-course dinner.

See the New Year in by raising a glass of Prosecco at midnight.

New Year’s Day

Start the New Year with a leisurely, traditional breakfast, then wrap up warm for a fascinating falconry display in the grounds, hosted by David Buncle from

West Country Falconry.

You are then free to enjoy the day exploring the local area, followed by tea and sandwiches on your return. In the evening, savour our fantastic 5-course

tasting menu, accompanied by 5 carefully selected wines.

2nd January

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and bid a fond farewell to new-found friends.

New Year tariff Per room

3 night stay 2 night stay

Best £1,349 £999

Deluxe £1,249 £899

Classic £1,149 £799

Cosy £949 £699

Our 3 night New Year programme includes:

• The Horn of Plenty classic breakfast each morning

• Devon cream tea/luxury afternoon tea/tea and sandwiches every day

• 30th December 3 course dinner with coffee and liqueurs

• New Year’s Eve Prosecco reception, 6 course dinner and toast at midnight

• New Year’s Day falconry display

• New Year’s Day 5 course tasting menu with 5 matching wines

Notes to Christmas and New Year break tariffs:

The prices quoted are per room based on two people sharing, and include all accommodation, meals, tea/coffee and entertainment as stated.

• A £495 non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of booking.

• Payment is required in full by 1st November.

We reserve the right to re-sell your room if total payment has not been received by this date.

Cancellation policy:

• We will do our best to re-let on your behalf, however please note that the full cost of the package will be incurred if unsuccessful. Insurance cover is

always highly recommended.

• We reserve the right to change or cancel advertised entertainment due to circumstances beyond our control.

Other:

• We are always happy to cater for special dietary needs; please specify when booking.

• Dress code: Black tie for New Years Eve, otherwise smart casual.

• Dogs are welcome in all our Coach House rooms. Please call us for availability.

• Most rooms can be made up as twins; please specify when booking.

• Wines and drinks other than those specified are at an additional cost.

• VAT is included, but service charge is at your discretion.

Close yet still a world awayThe Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JD

01822 832528 enquiries@thehornofplenty.co.uk

www.thehornofplenty.co.uk