Knutsford’s award-winning Cottons Hotel and Spa, part of Daniel Thwaites,  is set to launch a show-stopping selection of Christmas activities. Whether it’s a family get-together, a festive catch-up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway, Cottons Hotel and Spa will put all your seasonal worries to rest!

Relax in the cosy bar near to the warming wood burner or head out and make the most of any winter sunshine on the outdoor terrace.

Festive lunch and dinner

To mark the beginning of the festive season, the hotel’s team of Executive Chefs have created a bespoke Festive Lunch and Dinner menu. Served in the contemporary AA Rosette restaurant and boasting fresh, local ingredients, it is a festive feast like no other. 

Menu

Starters

Roasted Celeriac, Aged White Port and Chive Soup, Chestnut crème fraiche

Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Tart, Honey Baked Fig, Fig Chutney with toasted pine kernels

Poached Crayfish and Prawn Salad with Lobster and cognac dressing, pickled cucumber

Main courses

Butter Roasted British Turkey Paupiette, Streaky Bacon, Cranberry stuffing and pan gravy

Crisp Filo Pastry Vegetable Wellington, Sweet Potato, Roast Red Pepper and Spinach with Masala Spiced Sauce

Slow Cooked Aged Blade of Beef, Wild mushrooms, brandy and peppercorn café au lait sauce

All main courses served with sage roast potatoes, truffle mash and maple roasted vegetables

Dessert

Thwaites Award Winning Ale Sticky Plum Pudding with Baileys Vanilla Anglaise

Chocolate & Salted Caramel Delice, Crème Chantilly and Alphonso Mango

Best of British Cheese Selection, artisan biscuits, cinnamon-spiced pear puree

Lunch - Adults £26.95 per person / Children under 12 years £13.95 per person*

Dinner – Adults £34.95 per person / Children under 12 years £15 per person*

*Pre-booking required. A deposit of £10 per person will also be applicable to parties of 10 or more.

Festive Afternoon Tea  

Sweeten up the day with a decadent Festive Afternoon Tea. Indulge in classic flavours such as smoked salmon, turkey and cranberry, mincemeat, followed by a unique dessert in the form of a prune, Armagnac and walnut tartlet.

Festive Afternoon Tea - £29.95 per person*

Champagne Afternoon Tea - £35 per person*

*Pre-booking required. A deposit of £10 per person will also be applicable to parties of 10 or more.

Father Christmas Sunday Lunches

Santa Claus is coming to town…and he’s checking in to Cottons Hotel and Spa on the 4th, 11th and 18th December.

The only thing better than a delicious, homecooked Sunday lunch, is the look on the little ones faces when they realise that a special someone has popped in to say hello!

Adult 3 courses - £32 per person / Children (under 12yrs) - £19.95 per person (includes a gift for those 12 years and under)*

 *Pre-booking required.

Why not make it a weekend to remember?

Check in to one of the many contemporary and stylish bedrooms before heading down to the first-class spa. Featuring a large indoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, and premium treatments from Caudalie and Templespa, guests can indulge in a pre-Christmas pamper.

Conveniently situated just a short distance from the motorway, historic houses, market towns and big-city connections are all also within reach. Whether it’s a winter walk around Arley Hall or last-minute shopping at the Trafford Centre, guests are invited to enjoy a change of pace and explore some of the North West’s finest places.

For more information or to book your Christmas visit to Cottons Hotel and Spa, please contact the reservations team on 01565 650333 or email reception@cottonshotel.co.uk

About Daniel Thwaites

Established in 1807, Lancashire-based, family-owned Daniel Thwaites boasts a unique collection of award-winning inns, hotels, and spa hotels across England.

Christmas packages and events have also been launched across Daniel Thwaites’ portfolio of wonderful hotels - www.thwaites.co.uk