Christmas at Stanley House 2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY Holder / Lea

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

DECK THE HALLS Thomas Oliphant

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

WELCOME

Venture up to our ‘house on the hill’ this Christmas and discover the perfect location for friends and family to enjoy fun and festivities together.

Party the night away with colleagues, meet Santa on Christmas Eve, entertain the family at our Christmas Day Luncheon, or welcome in 2019 with friends. Enjoy sumptuous dining at The Grill, with great British favourites and seasonal specials appearing alongside traditional French classics and grills. Visit Mr Fred’s Bar and Lounge for good old fashioned Lancashire fayre served with a unique Yuletide twist, or relax in our luxurious Spa, with its range of award-winning treatments offering an indulgent escape from the hustle and bustle of the festive season.

However you choose to celebrate, make the most of our picture-perfect setting and create your own Christmas traditions... Only at Stanley House Hotel & Spa.

CONTENTS

1 / DECEMBER DINING 2 / FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA 3 / CHRISTMAS IN THE SPA 4 / CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 5 / THE SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS 6 / CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY LUNCHEON 7 / CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON 8 / NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE GRILL 9 / NEW YEAR’S EVE IN MR FRED’S

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk

GOD REST YE, MERRY GENTLEMEN Roxburghe Collection

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

DECEMBER DINING Whether dining in sumptuous style in the The Grill, or enjoying traditional festive fayre at Mr Fred’s Bar & Lounge, Stanley House is the perfect dining destination throughout the festive period.

THE GRILL Celeriac veloute, roasted hazelnuts and truffle (v) Beetroot terrine, horseradish cream, baby watercress (v) Osbaldeston pheasant, compressed apple, pickled parsnips ~ Butter poached turkey, roasted potato, bread sauce, and sprout tops with bacon and chestnuts Grilled haddock, burnt leek, potato sauce, leek oil, and caviar Wood mushroom and root vegetable suet pudding, truffle sauce (v) ~ Almond tart, vanilla ice cream (v) Mrs Walker’s Christmas Pudding, brandy sauce, and spiced orange compote Cheese plate with red onion marmalade and water biscuits

£35 per person for 2 courses, £45 per person for 3 courses

MR FRED’S BAR & LOUNGE Cream of white onion soup with stilton cheese and port syrup (v) Twice baked smoked salmon soufflé, pickled cucumber, horseradish crème fraiche ~ Pan roasted loin of cod, buttered cabbage, puy lentils and smoked pancetta Butter roast breast of turkey, all the trimmings, red wine sauce ~ Dark chocolate and cinnamon delice, chestnut ice cream, cranberry compote (v) Mrs Walker’s Christmas pudding, brandy sauce and spiced orange compote (v) Cheese plate with red onion marmalade and water biscuits

£25 per person for 2 courses, £30 per person for 3 courses

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 1

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Pola / Wyle

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA December provides the perfect time to warm your winter’s afternoon with a seasonal afternoon tea in the enchanting surroundings of Stanley House.

MENU Selection of sandwiches to include; Cucumber and dill (v) Egg mayonnaise with mustard cress (v) Honey roasted ham Smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese and chives Butter roasted turkey and cranberry ~ Spiced fruit scone with plum jam and clotted cream (v) ~ Selection of fancies to include; Yuletide log (v) Fruit cake (v) Warm mince pie Chestnut mousse with cranberry compote (v) Coconut marshmallow “snowball”

Festive Afternoon Tea £22.95 Afternoon Tea with hot mulled wine £26.50 Prosecco Afternoon Tea £29.95

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 2

SILENT NIGHT Gruber / Mohr

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

CHRISTMAS IN THE SPA Discover lavish, contemporary interiors, fluid spaces to relax with friends and the most natural, effective and beautiful treatments from ILA and NATURA BISSÉ. Visit the Spa to unwind and enjoy a delightful and uplifting escape from the Christmas rush.

OUR EXCLUSIVE TREATMENT OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER THE GIFT OF PEACE

• A glass of chilled Prosecco • 2 hours at leisure with full use of our thermal bathing facilities*; sensation showers, salt infusion room, aroma steam room, herbal and Finnish saunas, ice fountain and rural hydrotherapy pool • Himalayan Salt Foot Ritual • Choice of one 55 minute treatment from: ILA Bliss Facial (Ananda); Relaxation and peace massage; Blissful experience body scrub; Marine body wrap; Pristine manicure; Plush pedicure • Light lunch in the Spa lounge or Mr Fred’s bar & lounge • Plus a Christmas gift for every guest, with compliments of Stanley House

£125 per person

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 3

JINGLE BELLS James Lord Pierpont

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Enjoy a Christmas party with all the trimmings at our ‘Hotel on the Hill’, with ample free parking, far from the hustle and bustle of town… It’s party time!

FRIDAY 14TH & FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2018 7.00pm Arrival | 7.30pm Dinner is served | 1.00am Carriages

Gin bramble, served with fresh blackberries Freshly squeezed fruit juice ~ Bacon wrapped turkey breast, creamed sprouts, roasted potatoes, maple glazed chipolatas Pan fried cod loin, saffron potato puree, steamed mussels, buttered spinach, confit garlic and sauce epice Baked nut and vegetable gateau, wild mushroom fricassee, cocotte potatoes, port and truffle butter sauce (v) ~ Mrs Walker’s Homemade Christmas pudding, brandy sauce (v) Dark chocolate and cinnamon delice, chestnut ice cream, cranberry compote (v) ~ Coffee and mince pies

£35 per person Plus novelties and entertainment from our resident DJ

STAY THE NIGHT A bed and breakfast rate will be available from £169 per double room, visit stanleyhouse.co.uk for details

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 4

HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING Mendelssohn / Bateman

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

THE SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS How better to prepare yourself for a week of Christmas celebrations, than with a Great British staple - a sumptuous Sunday lunch to savour in The Grill.

SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2018

Celeriac veloute, roasted hazelnuts and truffle (v) Beetroot terrine, horseradish cream, watercress (v) Osbaldeston pheasant, compressed apple, pickled parsnips Salad of blue cheese and chicory with quince and walnuts (v) ~ Roast sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding and red wine sauce Roast breast of corn fed chicken, Lyonnaise potatoes, roasted onion and broccoli Grilled haddock, burnt leek, potato sauce, leek oil and caviar Wood mushroom and root vegetable pudding, truffle sauce (v) ~ Dark chocolate and cinnamon delice, chestnut ice cream, cranberry compote (v) Coconut milk bavarois, chocolate sorbet, passion fruit Medjool date and toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce (v) Cheese selection with water biscuits and red onion marmalade ~ Coffee and mince pies

ÂŁ35 per person

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 5

WINTER WONDERLAND Bernard / Smith

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY LUNCHEON When the presents are finally wrapped and under the tree, it’s time to gather the family and join us on Christmas Eve, with entertainment for children of all ages by the award winning c.j.TAZZ, and a visit from someone very special.

MENU Minestrone soup with basil pesto (v) Goat’s cheese and garlic chive spring rolls, pickled beetroot salad (v) Smooth chicken liver pate, toasted brioche, sultana chutney ~ Grilled fillets of plaice with chorizo sausage, Menai mussels, wilted spinach and parsley butter sauce Garlic and herb roasted beef, maple roasted root vegetables, dripping roast potatoes Baked nut and vegetable gateau, wild mushroom fricassee, cocotte potatoes (v) ~ White chocolate cheesecake, passion fruit sorbet and chocolate soil Glazed Bramley apple and cinnamon tart, brown sugar ice cream (v) Cheese selection with water biscuits and red onion marmalade ~ Coffee and mince pie

CHILDREN’S MENU Melon boat with sea jelly Alphabet soup (v) ~ Cheeseburger with sesame seed bun and potato wedges Fish fingers with baked beans and chunky chips Pizza face with curly fries (v) ~ Chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream (v) Kids “mess” 12.00 noon Arrival to a glass of Christmas cheer and festive fun 12.45pm Luncheon is served (Children’s entertainment will perform during the luncheon)

£38.95 per adult / £19.95 per child (under 12 years) Fully inclusive of a glass of Christmas cheer, three course luncheon, a gift from Father Christmas for each chargeable child, and entertainment provided by award winning c.j.TAZZ.

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 6

LET IT SNOW Cahn / Styne

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON With plenty of pampering and a dash of culinary magic at Stanley House, simply sit back and enjoy all the traditions of Christmas Day Luncheon.

Dressed tables are available from 12.00noon until 3.00pm.

MENU Parsnip fritters, walnut whip (v) ~ Root vegetable soup with pheasant and chestnut Beetroot cured salmon, salmon mousse, thyme cracker Salad of blue stilton and chicory with quince and walnuts (v) Duck and foie gras terrine, mulled pear and pain d’epice ~ Butter roast breast of turkey, all the trimmings, red wine sauce Roast sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding and Madeira sauce Steamed halibut fillet, ribbons of leek, mussels, noilly prat sauce Celeriac and wild mushroom pithivier, chestnut veloute, roasted sprouts (v) ~ Mrs Walker’s Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and spiced clementine compote (v) Dark chocolate and “After Eight” marquise, chocolate chip ice cream, minted espuma (v) Compressed pineapple, coconut, rum gel, coconut pudding (v) Selection of four local cheeses, artisan biscuits and fresh truffled honeycomb ~ Coffee, mince pies and Christmas fruit cake

£85 per adult / £42.50 per child (under 12 years) Fully inclusive of a glass of Christmas cheer and menu

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 7

AULD LANG SYNE Burns / Roud

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE GRILL Welcome 2019 in the finest style. Join us for a glass of Champagne and canape reception, enjoy contemporary music sets performed by Piano Daisy, and delight in a sumptuous menu, prepared by Head Chef Justin Jerome and his team.

7.30pm Arrival | 8.30pm Dinner is served

MENU Chef’s selection of canapés on arrival ~ Curried parsnip soup with onion bhaji and coriander (v) Chicken liver parfait, pain d’epice, spiced fig, hazelnut vinaigrette Cauliflower panna cotta with langoustine, raisins, brown butter beurre blanc Curd cheese with mulled pears, ginger bread, honey and port reduction (v) ~ Sirloin of beef, braised ox cheek, creamed potato, caramelised shallot, baby carrots and watercress Duck breast and confit leg straw, celeriac puree, curly kale and preserved damsons Pine nut crusted seabass, leek puree, red wine shallots, salsify, and potato terrine Pumpkin “tofu”, silver skin onions, crispy kale, nuts, seeds, and oil (v) ~ Compressed apple, elderflower sorbet, poached blackberries, hazelnut granola (v) Chestnut parfait, chocolate ganache, mulled figs Fried rice pudding, caramelised pears, toffee, walnuts, and sultanas (v) Passion fruit tart, torched meringue, chocolate sorbet (v) ~ Selection of local cheeses, artisan biscuits and truffled honeycomb ~ Coffee and petit fours

£75 per person

STAY THE NIGHT A bed and breakfast rate will be available from £169 per double room, visit stanleyhouse.co.uk for details

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 8

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR Regney / Baker

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN MR FRED’S See in 2019 as the sounds of our stylish saxophonist transform Mr Fred’s into a laid-back blues bar and lounge, whilst our team serves up a New Year’s feast to remember.

7.30pm Arrival | 8.30pm Dinner is served

MENU Cheese and chive potato chips and sour cream dip ~ Braised short rib of beef, whisky glazed, haggis bon bon, and neaps puree Beetroot cured salmon, crisp fennel, horseradish and orange ~ Confit leg and roast breast of Goosnargh duckling, glazed fig and pearl barley risotto Herb crusted chump of lamb, winter vegetables and smoked pancetta Pan fried fillet of hake, crushed potatoes, wilted spinach and crab hollandaise Celeriac fondant, confit parsnip, sprout leaves, crisp fried mushrooms, mulled sauce (v) ~ Caramelised rice pudding, candied orange and walnuts (v) Glazed Bramley apple and hazelnut tart, vanilla ice cream (v) White chocolate cheesecake, passion fruit sorbet and chocolate soil (v) Cheese selection, water biscuits and red onion jam ~ Coffee and chocolate (v)

2 courses: £45 per adult / £25 per child 3 courses: £55 per adult / £35 per child Children (under 12 years) will be served half portions

STAY THE NIGHT A bed and breakfast rate will be available from £169 per double room, visit stanleyhouse.co.uk for details

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 9

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Coots / Gillespie

CHRISTMAS 2018 AT STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Special opening times apply from Christmas Eve onwards.

Please visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk for details.

Large party bookings, classed as 14 diners or more in Mr Fred’s Bar & Lounge and 10 diners or more in The Grill, will be catered for in our private dining suite and may be charged a supplementary fee of £150 per party. Discount vouchers and promotional offers may not be redeemed against large party bookings.

All table reservations are required to provide a credit card number and a £20 nonrefundable deposit per person to secure the reservation. Full pre-payment is required

by October 31st 2018.

Menu choices are required no later than December 1st 2018 We cater for most dietary requirements, however it is essential to notify our kitchens in advance. Dietary preferences or changes to dishes can also be accommodated, but must be requested in advance and may be subject to a supplementary charge.

When using the Spa, for the comfort of all our guests we request that you pre-book to use the thermal bathing and hydro pool, the maximum stay being a 2 hour period, subject to availability.

All prices include VAT at the prevailing rate.

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk 10

GIFT VOUCHERS At Stanley House Hotel & Spa, gift vouchers provide the perfect gift for Christmas.

Vouchers are available for treatments and products in the spa, a stay in our luxury bedrooms and for dining in Mr Fred’s or The Grill. Or tailor your very own gift voucher package to your personal request.

To order your gift vouchers, simply call 01254 769200, email christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit us in person.

RESTAURANT OPENING TIMES MR FRED’S BAR AND LOUNGE All day dining: 7.00am - 9.00pm Afternoon Tea: 3.00pm - 5.00pm THE GRILL Sunday Lunch: 12.00pm - 2.30pm Tuesday - Saturday: 6.00pm -10.00pm Special opening times apply from Christmas Eve onwards

To book call 01254 769200, e-mail christmas@stanleyhouse.co.uk or visit www.stanleyhouse.co.uk

Allergy information: If you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity, please speak to your waiter about the ingredients in our dishes before you order your meal. If a pre-order is a required, it is imperative all allergies or intolerances are identified in writing, as changes to a give pre-order cannot be facilitated on the day.