Enjoy a magical Cotswolds Christmas party with free tipi hire

Experience a cracking Christmas celebration in the Cotswolds, tucked up inside Maxi's Tipi in Bourton-on-the-Water — and the best part; it's completely free for exclusive hire.

By Emma Luther  |  Published

Planning your perfect Christmas party? Maxi's Tipi at The Dial House hotel in Bourton-on-the-Water is hosting its first festive special with free hire for groups over 40.

The stunning space, in the gorgeous garden, accommodates up to 80 guests and exclusive hire is complimentary.

Tuck into three courses of Christmas bowl food and festive small plates for £32.50, enjoyed over two hours of informal dining at Maxi’s Tipi Lounge, all whilst surrounded by the festive magic of the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-Water.

Starters feature oak smoked salmon, chicken and goats cheese terrine or braised shin of beef and bone marrow bonbon, followed by warming mains of beef bourguignon, turkey paupiettes with plum and chestnut stuffing or creamed wild mushroom tart. Sumptuous sweets include Christmas pudding, lemon tart with raspberry sorbet or dark chocolate and clementine cheesecake.

For a more traditional gathering, the hotel restaurant is offering festive menus with three Christmas courses for £45 or two courses for £32.50.

Fans of a classic Cotswolds Christmas can feast on starters that include smoked salmon and Cotswold game terrine, mains of turkey, hake or mushroom tart and classic desserts of Christmas pudding, lemon tart with raspberry sorbet or dark chocolate and clementine cheesecake.

There are overnight stay packages too, with The Dial House Christmas getaway package available to book from Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 December 2023 for a minimum of two nights, including Christmas Day.

You'll get a stay in a room of your choice, with breakfast each morning and a delicious dinner for two on Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Tuesday 26 December 2023 as well as a Christmas Day lunch to remember on Monday 25 December 2023.

Along with plenty of fantastic food and drinks, there's also the chance to get some Christmas shopping ticked off your list with two Christmas markets at Maxi’s Tipi on Friday 1 December 2023 from 4pm to 7pm, to coincide with the Christmas lights switch on, as well as on Friday 15 December 2023 from 5pm.

Order a glass of mulled wine and tuck into mince pies and browse local business market stalls full of crafts, hampers, sweet treats, art work, jewellery, pampering products, gifts and many more.

For more information visit dialhousehotel.com/christmas-in-the-cotswolds.

In partnership with The Dial House  |  dialhousehotel.com

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