new year breaks
Balbirnie House, as one of Scotland’s most historic and important grade A listed mansions, has hosted some wonderful festive celebrations over the last 232 years and this year will certainly be no exception.
The house is quite magnificent in December, with beautiful traditional Christmas trees, halls decked with bows of holly, lovely decorations, and trees outside covered in fairy lights.
Your stay can be as relaxing or active as the mood dictates - a leisurely stroll in the park, a morning’s golf, an afternoon’s drive to St. Andrews, or just browsing through the shelves of the Old Library, relaxing in front of the fires, with possibly the clink of a decanter of port….
Should you be feeling a little more energetic and wish to explore the area, or participate in some sporting activities during your stay, we would be delighted to suggest some alternatives.
ITINERARY
Our residents' itinerary over New Year is a very relaxed affair….
31st DECEMBER ~ HOGMANAY
Upon arrival on the 31st, settle into your room (arriving from 2pm) and then enjoy afternoon tea with a welcome glass of bubbly, served in The Drawing Room.
For the evening's celebrations, enjoy our magnificent "black tie and ball gown' Grand Hogmanay Ball and welcome in the New Year in real style. Champagne and canapés will be served at 7.00pm, with the meal itself commencing in The Ballroom at 7.30pm. The evening's entertainment includes both a band and resident DJ to ensure the music carries on into the night. Our superb showband "Callanish" will play a super mixture of both traditional Scottish ceilidh music and also some modern popular music. A glass of champagne and Balbirnie's piper welcome the New Year in at midnight, and dancing continues until the wee small hours of 2am, at which time Scotch pies are served – delicious at the end of the night! We usually have about 150 guests attending The Ball and seating is on tables of twelve, with our residents usually sitting together. Every year the ball proves to be a tremendous success – a truly memorable evening.
NEW YEAR'S DAY
New Year's Day is again a leisurely affair. We have a grand gala New Year's Day buffet today included in the package, a real feast to start the New Year! Thereafter, why not join in the fun and work off some lunch before dinner! We have the annual Balbirnie Treasure Hunt around the park with the chance to possibly win a Magnum of Champagne.
Dinner this evening, served from 7.00pm onwards, will consist of a 3 course relaxed and informal menu.
On the 2nd January guests depart after a leisurely breakfast.
Package Price:
This New Year we are offering either:
One night stay priced from £240 per person (arriving 31st, also includes gala buffet lunch on 1st Jan)
Two night stay priced from £345 per person (arriving 31st)
This includes all meals as stated above within the time frame you are staying with us, with accommodation in a standard double/twin room (based on two people sharing).
Should you wish to upgrade to a deluxe room, there would be an additional charge of £30.00 per person per night. Also should you wish to stay an extra night, this will be priced from £99.50 per person, based on half board.
For further information or a quotation, please telephone our Special Events organiser (aka 'Santa's helper') or email: reservations@balbirnie.co.uk
