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warmest welcomeWOODSTOCK IS A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC TOWN, FAMOUS FOR ITS INDIV IDUAL BOUTIQUES , ANTIQUE SHOPS AND QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH LANDMARKS . THE MAGNIF ICENT BLENHEIM PALACE, SET IN 2 ,100 BREATHTAKING ACRES IS ONLY A SHORT WALK AWAY.
For a truly memorable Christmas and New
Year, celebrate in true English style this festive
season by joining with friends and family at
the historic, newly refurbished, Macdonald
Bear Hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. We
will do all we can to give you the retreat you
desire, unwinding in front of a roaring log fire
in the bar, dining in our award-winning
restaurant and taking afternoon tea beside the
large sash windows of the Churchill Lounge.
For those wishing to brave the weather,
our Concierge will be on hand to give you
the information you need to see all that
Woodstock and the local area has to offer.
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TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL CHRISTM AS BREAK
CHRISTMAS EVE
Arrive in good time to settle into one of our newly refurbished individually styled bedrooms and explore your surroundings before leisurely making your way to the restaurant for a festive cream tea accompanied by the melodic tones of our resident harpist.
Sample a variety of speciality teas, homemade scones and cakes then it may be time to explore the historic town of Woodstock with its antique shops, individual boutiques and charming architecture.
Join us and our other guests for a glass of Kir Royale and canapés at 6.30pm in the Churchill Lounge followed by a relaxing
candlelit dinner in our award winning restaurant.
For those wishing to attend midnight church services, details will be available from our Concierge and a glass of mulled wine served upon your return. Christmas Eve dinner is available to non-residents at £45.00 per person.
Menu
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Menu
STARTER Honey roasted parsnip soup
sage flute
A pressing of Scottish pigeon and wild mushroom carpaccio of beetroot, apple foam
Hot celery, walnut and Oxford blue filo parcel
pear puree
MAIN COURSEBraised shin and fillet of 21 day aged Scottish beef
creamed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, r ich red wine sauce
Poached medallion of Shetland organic
salmon and wild Atlantic codnew potatoes, fennel puree, mussel
curr y and saffron sauce
Aubergine and ratatouille cannelloniwilted spinach, tomato and basil sauce
DESSERTAssiette of mini caramelsDevonshire clotted cream
The Bear Hotel lemon meringue
fizz powder
Selection of British cheesesCarr’s water biscuits
Tea, coffee and homemade fruit jellies
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas has finally arrived! Join us for a full English breakfast in the restaurant or delivered to your room. Take a leisurely walk around historic Woodstock to the sound of church bells ringing and the smell of freshly baked mince pies as we prepare Christmas lunch to be served between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
Christmas day lunch is available to non-resident guests at £95.00 per person. Children under 12 are half price.
A light informal buffet will be served in the restaurant between 7.30pm and 9.00pm.
Menu
STARTER Smoked salmon and gravadlax terrine
honey, dill and mustard mayonnaise
Grilled goat’s cheeseglazed fig, pear puree
INTERMEDIATE COURSERoasted plum tomato soup
MAIN COURSERoast free range Norfolk turkey breast
chestnut and cranberr y stuffing, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Roast rack of Highland lamb
roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rosemary sauce
Pan roasted North Sea wild pollock
lobster and dill mousse, bisque
Cannelloni of aubergine, stilton and ratatouillewilted spinach, sweet bell pepper sauce
DESSERTBaileys crème brûlée
homemade shor tbread
Traditional plum puddingbrandy butter, double cream
Selection of British cheeses
Carr’s water biscuits
Tea, coffee and mince pies
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BOXING DAY
Begin the day with a full English breakfast in the restaurant or delivered to your bedroom. An informal buffet lunch, featuring dishes from around the world will be available, and then the oppor tunity to embark on a tour of the local area. Woodstock is one of the treasures of the Cotswolds and a true gem of England. Return for cream tea and mince pies,
then it’s time to prepare for an elegant black tie dinner and dance. Dress to impress!
Black tie dinner available to non-residents at£48.50 per person.
Boxing day Cotswold tour optional at £30.00 per person.
Menu
STARTER Sweet potato and sage soup
INTERMEDIATE COURSE
Wild Scottish pigeon and fois gras terrinepear and Armagnac chutney
Tortellini of ricotta and spinachchive velouté
PALATE CLEANSERRaspberry sorbet
MAIN COURSEMedallion of 21 day aged Scottish beefrosti potato, crushed root vegetables,
black winter truffle sauce
Free range corn-fed chickensun blushed tomato and pine nut parcel,
sweetcorn polenta, savoy cabbage and tomato pesto
Pithivier of wild mushroomswilted spinach, porcini cep sauce
DESSERTLemon and orange tart
citrus salad
Trio of chocolateorange Anglaise sauce
Tea, coffee and petit fours
Menu
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27TH DECEMBER
Full English breakfast will be available in
the restaurant or delivered to your room
to set you up for the journey home. Our
Concierge will be on hand to help take
your luggage to your car, assist you with
onward directions and bid you farewell.
You may like to enquire about a late check
out. However, if you wish to enjoy the
festive period just a little bit longer, special
rates are available from £75.00 per person,
per night (single supplement applies).
Our three day residential programme is
available from £545.00 per person based
on two people sharing a classic double or
twin room. Feature rooms are available
on request at a small supplement. Two day
packages are available on request.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE
Arrive at leisure and check-in to one of our
newly refurbished bedrooms before making
your way to the Churchill Lounge for a
home-made cream tea.
Take time to explore the historic town of
Woodstock with its antique shops, individual
boutiques and charming architecture.
Prepare for a night of myster y and romance
with a masquerade ball.
Celebrate with us and our other guests
with Kir Royale and canapés before
indulging in a seven course gala dinner
and dancing.
Menu
AMUSE BOUCHE Wild mushroom and pancetta soup
STARTERMosaic of chicken and foie gras spiced orange and ginger syrup
Globe artichoke parsnip puree, ginger and vanilla sauce
INTERMEDIATE COURSEWild Atlantic lemon sole and lobster mousse
watercress velouté
MAIN COURSEDuo of Highland lamb
roasted canon and minted lamb pie, dauphinoise potato, ruby por t wine sauce
Roasted butternut squash and lentils
dauphinoise potato, sage sauce
DESSERTWhite and dark chocolate delicetonka bean ice-cream, praline tuile
CHEESEMini British cheese selection
Tea, coffee and petit fours
WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!
Treat yourself to a New Year brunch
between 9.00am and 12.00 noon to set you
up for the journey home. Our Concierge
will be on hand to help take your luggage
to your car, assist you with onward
directions and bid you farewell.
You may like to enquire about a late check
out and join us for a roast buffet lunch
from 1.00pm. If you wish to enjoy the
festive period just a little bit longer, special
rates are available from £75.00 per person,
per night (single supplement applies).
Our New Year celebration package is
available at £199.00 per person based on
two people sharing a classic double or
twin room. Feature rooms are available on
request at a small supplement.
New Year’s ball available to non-residents
at £110.00 per person.
Roast buffet lunch is available from 1.00pm
at £30.00 per person.
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BOOK YOUR
FESTIVE BREAKBY 30TH SEPTEMBER AND RECEIVE
10%OFFFESTIVE BREAK PRICES
Book now for 10% off
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
If you are booking a festive break in December 2011
you can save 10% if you book by the 30th of September
2011. Please refer to the festive break package for
details.
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Macdonald Bear HotelPark Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SZ
T 0844 879 9143 F 01993 810968 E [email protected]/Bear
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