{"id":1010,"date":"2019-12-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/celebrate-christmas-and-new-year-in-style\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T11:20:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T11:20:13","slug":"celebrate-christmas-and-new-year-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/celebrate-christmas-and-new-year-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Style in the Lake District"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>The whisperings of the Christmas break are getting a little more excitable as we get closer to the holidays. And for us here at Lakelovers we know that a Christmas holiday is different for each and every one of our guests, so as the countdown starts, we look at five Christmas styles \u2026whatever your style, we have a Christmas break for you here in the Lakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Keep reading for further inspiration on how you can spend Christmas and New Year in the Lake District&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Christmas and New Year Ideas<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Festive Family Gathering<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goose is getting fat and if for you, Christmas is all about the bringing together of family and friends, you\u2019re in good company and what better place than the Lake District for a luxury location. Book a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/large-cottages-in-lake-district\/\"><b>large cottage<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have your nearest and dearest all under one roof. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you can cook together, eat, drink and be merry. And, of course, you can take to the outdoors to walk off all that festive food or simply settle down in front of an open fire to play games and talk turkey. Added value comes in the shape of a stress-free Christmas as everyone can lend a helping hand to ensure a good time is had by all. Read our interview with TV chef Peter Sidwell for <\/span><a href=\"\/petersidwell\/\"><b>tips for hosting a dinner party<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plus recipe ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/12\/pexels-picjumbocom-196648.jpg\" alt=\"Table set for Christmas with a candle and Christmas decorations.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Modern and Minimalist<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re thinking of a quieter Christmas then a modern and minimalist approach, where traditions fine-tuned for contemporary living, may be the way to go. Here the emphasis is on a paired-back style and quality as opposed to an overindulgent and fussy Christmas. So, it\u2019s out with the Douglas Fir and lots of colour and in with a more elegant contemporary tree. Out with sacs of stocking fillers and in with more mindful, understated gifts, such as experiences like a Lake District predator experience, or other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/places-to-visit\/\"><b>unique Lake District things to do<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span><b>Calm, quiet and relaxed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/12\/pexels-element-digital-712318.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding a beige coloured bauble next to a decorated Christmas tree. \" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Romantic Noel<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be a nip of frost in the air at Christmas time, but there\u2019s also romance so get the most from your Christmas break by booking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/romantic-cottages\/\"><b>cosy cottage for two<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From here you can indulge in all things romantic like a candlelit dinner at a fine dining restaurant, followed by a visit to a Christmas market en route back to the cottage for a festive film in front of the fire. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/christmas-cottages\/\"><b>Christmas cottages in the Lake District<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have entertainment packages like Sky Movies, that are perfect for home movie nights. A cheeseboard and some port and hopefully snow-capped fields, and you\u2019re whisked away to a scene from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Holiday.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read our guide our blog on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"\/lake-district-couples-weekend\/\"><b>Weekend for Two in the Lake District<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some romantic Christmas gift ideas.\u00a0 <\/span><b>Warm, intimate and intoxicating.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/11\/4.png\" alt=\"Person with festive socks and feet up on a table with a festive mug in front of a fire.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Homemade Yuletide<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is about spending some time in the lead up to Christmas making gifts for family, printing your own cards and wrapping paper. Sustainable style is what a homemade yuletide is all about; stay in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/windermere-lodges\/\"><b>luxurious lodge<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/log-cabins\/\"><b>Christmas log cabin<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, forage for food and make the most of what the countryside has to offer. Decorate your Christmas tree with fir cone baubles and make holly wreaths. As Jack Frost nips outside, hibernate within the warmth of the kitchen making homemade cranberry-flavoured sausage rolls and sugar-dusted mince-pies. Make gifts that give all year long, such as 12-months of \u2018dates\u2019 like a trip to a Lake District stargazing tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing the kids and the family dog? Look out for our family and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages\/\"><b>dog-friendly Christmas cottages<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when looking for the perfect Christmas break in the Lakes. <\/span><b>Festive, friendly and fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/12\/sc_1606951072_1042180_0.jpg\" alt=\"Lancashire Rose (Ref. 1042180)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Winter Spa<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get active and have a healthy Christmas. Whether it\u2019s walking, cycling or running, the Lake District provides the perfect backdrop for a rejuvenating winter spa break. Many of our cottages come with access to spa facilities at a range of establishments and so after a little exercise, you can relax, detox and replenish in style. Browse our Ambleside and Grasmere cottages for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/experiences\/leisure-club-passes\/\"><b>Lakelovers leisure club passes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, be well and prepared for 2020 by spending New Year with us. New Year is all about celebrating and what better way than in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/large-cottages-in-lake-district\/\"><b>large cottage<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the tranquil Lake District lake and mountain setting. So that you can concentrate on relaxing, why not as us to arrange a private chef to take care of all your entertaining needs. We can also arrange in-house health and beauty treatments with our mobile spa partner Glo-Pamper, like massages and facials, where you don\u2019t even have to leave your holiday home to feel taken care of. <\/span><b>Health, hot tubs and happiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/12\/pexels-john-tekeridis-3212179.jpg\" alt=\"Woman having a facial mask painted on at a spa. \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Shop our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/christmas-cottages\/\">Christmas cottages <\/a> with availability to host your festive celebrations or check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-christmas-markets\/\">the best Christmas Markets to visit in the Lake District<\/a> during your stay!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style in the Lake District. 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