The Montagu Arms Hotel 2014
Christmas T
he Montagu Arms Hotel is the perfect setting for a traditional Christmas break. Set in the heart of the New Forest, there is no better place to spend this magical time of year. The atmosphere is truly festive with traditional decorations, roaring log �ires and menus from Michelin starred Head Chef, Matthew Tomkinson.
We are seasoned experts at creating a wonderfully traditional Christmas; so leave the hospitality to us and enjoy every moment of your festive break away in the New Forest.
Why not add an indulgent day at SenSpa to your Christmas escape. Located at our sister hotel Careys Manor, the facilities include: a large Hydrotherapy pool, herbal sauna, crystal steam room, experience showers, ice room, tepidarium, laconicum and relaxation areas.
Full Day Upgrade £35* Part Day Upgrade £25* Evening Upgrade £20*
*Prices are per person, per day
IN THE COUNTRY Christmas Eve Begin celebrations with a warm welcome and hymns from carol singers in the Magnolia Lounge, where you can warm your toes by the �ire and indulge in a traditional afternoon tea, followed by an elegant Champagne and canapés reception. Take in the festive atmosphere and make your way to The Terrace, our Michelin star restaurant, to enjoy a delicious three course meal whilst being serenaded by a string quartet.
Christmas Day
Your Christmas day will begin with our New Forest breakfast and then a chance to relax, get into the spirit of things and perhaps share a gift or two. Before you know it you will be enjoying Champagne and canapés followed by the long awaited traditional 4 course lunch, with all the usual festive trimmings. Then, after some vital relaxation and maybe an afternoon stroll through the picturesque village of Beaulieu, you will be invited to return to the award winning Terrace Restaurant for an informal buffet dinner.
Boxing Day
Make boxing day your own. Join us for breakfast and if you wish to enjoy lunch in the Terrace Restaurant or Monty’s Inn, where delicious menus are available. Spend the day exploring the New Forest and its breath-taking ancient wintery woodlands or choose to be pampered and unwind in the award winning Thai inspired SenSpa. Located at our sister hotel - Careys Manor, just six miles
away. There are more than 40 luxurious spa treatments on offer, a revitalising hydrotherapy complex and soothing relaxation areas, you just won’t want to leave.
Boxing Night Masked Ball
In true fashion this year’s masked ball begins with a lavish Champagne and canapés reception followed by a sumptuous Michelin star dinner at the Terrace Restaurant. Then, get those dancing shoes on and swing the night away with our live Jazz band.
3 Night Package
Starting from 24th December
From £810 per person 4 Night Package
Starting from 23rd or 24th December. 4th night is inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast.
From £910 per person
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH MENU White Onion and Cider Velouté with Sage Butter and Smoked Bacon
Home Smoked Organic Salmon with a warm Potato Pancake, Con�it Lemon, Dill and Caviar New Forest Mushroom Risotto with Cep Velouté and Parmesan Crisps
‘Mosaic’ of Con�it Rabbit, Black Pudding and Potato with Date Chutney and Toasted Brioche ~ Gin and Tonic Sorbet ~ Roast Crown of Free Range Turkey with Pork and Sage Stuf�ing Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Glazed Vegetables, Spiced Bread Sauce and Roast Gravy Escalope of South Coast Turbot with Crispy Breadcrumbs, Buttered Savoy Cabbage and Curried Mussel Velouté
Roast Sirloin of Aged Hampshire Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Glazed Vegetables and Roast Gravy ‘Vegetarian Assiette Gourmand’ A Selection of our Seasonal Vegetables and Garnishes with Fresh Pasta ~ Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Dark Chocolate Delice with Salted Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Potted Colsten Basset Stilton with Celery, Apple and Oatmeal Biscuits
Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Cheesecake with Orange Sorbet and Salad ~ Fair-trade Cafetiere of Coffee or Leaf Teas with Petit Fours
£175 per person | £230 per person with Sommelier choice of wines* *(if not staying on package)
BOXING NIGHT BALL MENU Champagne and Canapés ~ Ballotine of Organic Salmon with Fromage Blanc and Avruga Caviar ~
Roasted Pumpkin Risotto with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Smoked Cheese Arancini ~ Bloody Mary Sorbet ~ Roasted Guinea Fowl Breast with Wild Mushroom Puree, Buttered Leeks and Leg Meat Pithivier ~
‘Lemon Meringue Pie’ with Basil Sorbet and Poached Oranges ~
Fair-trade Coffee or Leaf Teas with Petit Fours
£75 per person* *(if not staying on package)
New year New Year’s Eve Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with freshly made scones, with New Forest jam and thick clotted cream in our charming conservatory with views of our delightful English garden or in our elegant lounge area. Then, a Champagne and canapés reception awaits you, followed by a �ive course black tie dinner served in our award winning Terrace Restaurant. What better way to welcome in the new year than with exceptional cuisine and a live band enticing you to the dance �loor.
New Year’s Day
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New Year break at The Montagu Arms Hotel will be truly unforgettable. Escape to our traditionally beautiful 4 star country house hotel and welcome in the New Year from the heart of the New Forest.
Arrival - 30th December Check into your room from 2.30pm. Settle in and take the opportunity to explore the beautiful New Forest or relax and unwind in front of a roaring log �ire in our cosy lounge.
After a leisurely breakfast from 8.00am until 10.30am in the Terrace Restaurant, it will be time to say goodbye. Depart by 11am and we will very much look forward to welcoming you back next year.
2 Night Package Starting from 30th December
From £495 per person
IN THE COUNTRY
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER MENU Champagne and Canapés ~ Ballotine of Smoked Ham Hock and Potato with Celeriac Cream and Herb Jelly ~
Spiced Diver Caught Scallops with Cauli�lower Puree Cumin Velouté and Apple Salad ~
Lime and Champagne Sorbet ~ Roast Fillet of Aged Hampshire Beef with Thyme Scented Anna Potatoes and Wild Mushroom and Madeira Sauce ~
Glazed Caramel Cremeaux with Hazelnut Sponge and Caramelised Bananas ~
Coffee or Leaf Teas with Homemade Petit Fours £175 per person* *(if not staying on package)
Pre-Christmas Dining
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or the most luxurious of festive dinner parties, discover the Michelin star Terrace Restaurant at the Montagu Arms Hotel. Delectable cuisine and �ine company is all that is needed to celebrate this festive season. Spend a luxurious evening at the Michelin star Terrace Restaurant at the charming Montagu Arms Hotel and discover the perfect alternative to the traditional Christmas gathering. This December you could be sipping �ine wine, sampling some of Hampshire’s best cuisine and enjoying a sophisticated and relaxed dinner party with friends and colleagues, unlike any other.
To make a booking tel: 01590 612324 email: clara@montaguarmshotel.co.uk
Yuletide Afternoon Tea Indulge in the �inest freshly made scones, delectable �inger sandwiches and a selection of speciality cakes all complimented by a large selection of the �inest fair trade teas and coffee.
£25.00 per person
Tasting Menu Amuse Bouche ~ Warm Home Smoked Salmon with‘Tartare’ Potatoes, Beetroot and Horseradish ~ Pressed Terrine of Con�it Rabbit and Black Pudding with Liver Parfait and Crispy ‘Bon Bon’ ~ Roast Fillet of Hampshire Beef with Truf�led Potatoes, Caramelised Shallot and Braised Cheek ‘Bourguignon’ ~ Selection of English and French Farmhouse Cheeses (Supplement £10 per person) ~ ‘Lemon Meringue Pie’ with Basil Sorbet and Poached Oranges ~ Fair-trade Coffee or Leaf Teas with Petit Fours
£65 per person Bookings must be made for a minimum of 8 guests.
Festive lunch Menu Leek and Potato Velouté with a Slow Poached Black Acre Farm Egg, Croutons and Truf�le Oil Home Cured Duck ‘Prosciutto’ with Celeriac Remoulade, Toasted Hazelnuts and Apple Salad
Risotto of Home Smoked Salmon with fresh Herbs, Parmesan and Lemon ~ Roast Turkey with Pork and Sage Stuf�ing Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Roast Gravy
Escalope of Cod Wrapped in Parma Ham with Sauté Red Chicory, Sweet shallots, Broccoli and Red Wine Sauce
Pithivier of Wild Mushrooms and Chestnuts with Local Greens, Con�it Tomatoes and Cep Velouté ~ Steamed Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce A Selection of English and French Cheeses with Biscuits and Grapes Lemon Posset with Blackcurrant Sorbet and Oatmeal Biscuits
£35 per person
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t Monty’s Inn this Christmas you will discover a quintessentially English cosy country pub, delicious country fare and a merry atmosphere. Spend your Christmas in the beautiful village of Beaulieu and enjoy a truly British Christmas with the special touches that only Monty’s Inn can provide.
Monty’s Inn welcomes you to warm up in front of the roaring �ire, sip on mulled wine and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas feast with friends, family and colleagues.
Christmas Party Menu
£30 per person
Bookings must be made for a minimum of 6 guests.
Christmas Day Lunch
£85 per person
Christmas Party Menu Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Sage Croutons (v) Crispy Shetland Fish Cakes with Tartare Sauce and Wild Rocket Hampshire Pork and Game Terrine with Red Onion Marmalade and Toast ~ Roast Turkey with Chipolata and Smoked Bacon, Chestnut Stuf�ing, Roast Potatoes and Gravy Con�it Pondhead Farm Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage, Creamed Potato and Cider Sauce Salmon and Spinach ‘en Croute’ with Buttered New Potatoes and Béarnaise Sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truf�le Oil and Parmesan Shavings ~ Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream and Butterscotch Sauce Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Shortbread Biscuits
Christmas Day Lunch Menu Winter Vegetable Broth with Pearl Barley and Thyme Croutons Duck Liver Parfait with Madeira Jelly and Red Onion Marmalade Smoked Salmon and Prawn Roulade with Cucumber Salsa and Watercress Broad Bean and Pea Risotto with Crispy Bacon and Pea Shoot Salad ~ Mulled Wine ‘Snow’ (v) ~ Roast Turkey with all the trimmings Shetland Cod Wrapped in Parma Ham with Crushed New Potatoes Sauté Spinach and Tarragon Cream Sauce Roast Pondhead Farm Beef Sirloin with Grain Mustard Mash, Roasted Carrots and Port Jus
Roasted Vegetable, Mushroom and Nut Roast with Braised Red Cabbage, Croquette Potatoes and Cranberry Gravy ~ Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Warm Pear and Almond Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberry Sauce Dorset Coastal Cheddar with Apple Chutney and Cheese Biscuits Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cherry Sorbet and Chocolate Tuile ~ Coffee and Mince Pies
Gift Vouchers Exceptional taste can make the perfect Christmas. This year, give the gift of The Montagu Arms Hotel. Whether you give a gift voucher for an overnight escape, dinner for two in our Michelin star restaurant or award winning afternoon tea you can guarantee an unforgettable Christmas. Call 01590 624467
or order online at www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk
Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZL
General Enquiries: 01590 612324 | Reservations: 01590 624467 | Fax: 01590 612188 E-mail: reservations@montaguarmshotel.co.uk | www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk