Christmas at the Farthings Hotel

Our menus are based on fresh, local and seasonal produce where ever possible and supplies are subject to availability (Especially the Brixham fish).  If you have any special or dietary requests, we will be delighted to accommodate, given a little notice.

When you are packing, don’t forget the wellies, hat & scarf so that you can take advantage of some lovely crisp countryside walks.  You might also like to bring a good book to read during a lazy afternoon, in front of the log fire.  A pack of cards and some board games might also come in handy!

If you are planning outings, please tell us the day before and we will be pleased to make-up a delicious packed-lunch for you.

Places to visit and things to do!

Ilminster – 5-miles, Historic Market Town
Chard & Yeovil
Jurassic Coast – 25 miles south, 180 million year old coastline with
lovely villages
Exmoor – The ancient National Park.
North Coast.  Minehead, served by a steam train service from North Taunton station
South Coast.  Sidmouth, Lyme and Brixham
Taunton.  Lovely town with interesting shops and antique shops
Street – The designer outlet Village
Glastonbury & Wells – 30-minutes drive and a wealth of interest
Hestercombe Gardens.  Open Christmas Eve & Boxing Day 10-5. 
Tel 413 923

Christmas Eve

2.30 - 4pm
Tea in the lounge, with warm sausage rolls, mince pies & Champagne
   
4pm
Church service at Stoke St Mary
   
6.30pm
Meet in the lounge & bar for pre-dinner drinks, canapés and introductions.  Dinner orders are taken
   
7.30pm
Christmas Eve Dinner is served
 
Cream of wild-mushroom with pesto croutons
 
Farthings Home-Cured Gravadlax, dill & mustard dressing
 
Warm salad of pigeon breast, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
 
Fillet of “Capland Orchards” Charolais Beef from Farmer Payne of Hatch Beauchamp, served with Gratin potato and Madeira sauce
 
Pan Roasted Loin of Brixham Cod, Ratatouille, Herb Crushed New Potatoes
 
Glazed ‘Creedy Carver’ duck with confit mash & juniper sauce
 
Raspberry sorbet
 
Mixed Berry Crumble, Warm Vanilla Cream
 
Glazed Lemon Tart
 
Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce
 
Somerset Cheese-board with home made spiced fruit chutney
   
 
Coffee and mince pies
   
11.30pm
Midnight Communion at Hatch Beauchamp
   

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas!
   
8.30 – 9.30
Continental breakfast served in the breakfast room
 
Scrambled Egg with Smoked Salmon
   
10am
Family Service at West Hatch
   
12.30  
Meet in the lounge and bar to relax before lunch
   
12 until 2,30
Lunch  is served – (Please advise your preferred time)
 
Champagne & Canapés
 
Coarse Duck Terrine with Foie Gras
 
Medallion of Sea Bass with leaves, lemon dressing
 
Traditional Roast Somerset Turkey Chipolatas, Bacon, Chestnut stuffing, Bread Sauce, Roasted Roots
 
Home-made Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce
 
Stilton & Port
 
Coffee & Mince Pies
   
5 o’clock
Tea, cocktail sandwiches and Christmas cake in the lounge
   
7.00pm
Mulled wine in the lounge & bar
   
8.00pm
Christmas day celebration Buffet
   
Menu
Cold Turkey with trimmings
 
Honey Glazed Ham
 
Roast Sirloin of Beef
 
Cold poached Salmon
 
Vegetarian quiche
 
Selection of salads
 
Warm Minted new potatoes
 
Homemade breads
 
Langoustines
   
 
Selection of home-made desserts
 
Selection of cheeses
 
Coffee and truffles
   

Boxing Day

 
8.30 – 9.45
Continental Breakfast is served in the dining room with Eggs Benedict
from the kitchen
 
12-Noon
Meet in the bar to enjoy a drink before lunch and to place your order
 
1 o’clock
Lunch is served
 
Winter leek & potato soup
 
Traditional Somerset Scrambled Duck egg with Smoked Eel
 
Chicken & bacon salad with Honey dressing
   
 
Traditional turkey with all the trimmings
 
Pan-roasted Lamb Rump, Feta Salad, Minted Yoghurt Dressing
 
Whole grilled Brixham Lemon Sole, simply cooked & simply served
 
Slow Roasted Crispy Belly Pork, Red Cabbage, Champ Potatoes
   
 
Traditional Christmas pudding
 
Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée
 
French Apple tart
 
Local cheeses
 
 
Freshly brewed coffee
 
4 o’clock
Tea is served in the lounge with savouries and Christmas cake
 
7.30pm
Supper is served in the restaurant (It’s a surprise, so I can’t give you the menu!)
 
27th December
The full English breakfast is served in the restaurant
 
 
Departure after breakfast
 

Christmas 2011 prices

Prices include accommodation and meals as listed above & VAT

£390 per guest for the duration, based on two guests in a Guest-Bedroom

£480 per guest sharing a Master-Bedroom

£580 single occupancy of a double guest-bedroom

£50 per guest for additional night’s bed & breakfast