Stay with us for four festive days – 23rd to 27th December – for a delightful, relaxing mini-break with delicious gourmet food by All Good Things Vegan and lovely optional activities around Torbay.
Please contact us directly to book this break – it’s not available via the online booking system.
Itinerary:
Monday 23rd December
Arrive from 14.00 and make yourself at home in your book-themed guest room.
Welcome snack: We’ll welcome you with our pimp-your-own hot chocolate station and a festive snack.
Evening meal: a trip to Tam’s Kitchen, our local vegan café (cost not included).
After-dinner activity: a trip on the steam train of Lights There is a 9pm train trip. (Please book your own ticket directly for this activity. There is a wheelchair accessible carriage and assistance dogs are allowed.)
24th Xmas eve
Breakfast together in the dining room then relax in your room or take a walk on the beach
Lunch: festive buffet
Activity suggestions:
- Babbacombe Model Village Xmas Scenes and Illuminations (optional activity, pre-book a ticket if you would like to go. Dogs are allowed. Paths are very steep.).
- Visit Tempt, the vegan chocolate shop and mini cafe near Totnes – perhaps get some additional treats for this evening!
Dinner: A Fabulous Festive Three-Course Feast
After-dinner Activity: Jolabokaflod (book flood), an Icelandic tradition. On Xmas Eve; people give each other books and then spend the evening reading and eating chocolate. We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate! We will gift each guest a book and some of Phoenix’s homemade truffles, and set up our pimp-your-own hot chocolate station for the evening.
25th December – Xmas day
Breakfast together and Secret Santa exchange of gifts (please bring a non-gendered gift worth up to £10 to take part).
Activity suggestion: Visit Berry Head Nature Reserve for a walk with a fabulous view (free).
Lunch: Traditional and contemporary Xmas feast
Activity suggestions: Napping, reading, or board games
Evening meal: light canapes, cheese board and sweet treats.
After-dinner activity suggestion: Visit Torquay’s Bay of Lights Illuminations along the seafront (a gentle, level walk – free)
Tuesday 26th December
Breakfast
12.00 Activity suggestion: Watch (or, if you feel brave, register and take part in) the Lions Club “Walk into the Sea” event in Paignton
13.00 Lunch Warming post-dip homemade soup served with fresh bread
Activity suggestion: Sleeping Beauty Panto at Palace theatre Paignton (optional activity, pre-book a ticket if you would like to go).
Dinner: Festive afternoon tea style feast with a quiz.
Wednesday 27th December
Breakfast
Activity suggestion: take a short walk to enjoy our local beach for the last time this visit.
Checkout by 12 with a packed lunch for your journey home.
Please note:
All suggested activities are optional.
Some of the suggested activities must be booked in advance with the provider directly, and are not included in the price of your stay – we have provided links where this is relevant.
All meals are included apart from the dinner out on Saturday 23rd.
The Miggi is not licensed to serve alcohol but you are welcome to bring drinks to have with your meals.
Prices: from £425pp (depends on room type and occupancy).
To Book: please email to check availability and prices for specific rooms.