Dart Marina
A peaceful waterside setting; a chance to do as much, or as little, as you want to; and a menu which celebrates Christmas traditions and superb local flavours – that’s Christmas and New Year at Dart Marina.
The essential ingredients are there – a beautifully decorated tree, magnificent food and fine wines, Victorian games and a magical atmosphere.
Also, there are steam train rides, river boat cruises, scented spa treatments, a pantomime, music and dancing. There are also quiet corners to read a new novel unwrapped on Christmas morning, endless walks to explore in wintery sunshine, and secret places to sit and escape.
Thursday 23rd December
The first warm scones come out of the oven.
Arrive and take in the scene, unpack and settle into your beautifully calm river view room before enjoying a warming glass of mulled wine
The unmistakable scents of baking will fill the air as the first warm scones are served – afternoon tea at Dart Marina is a feast in itself
Meet the team around the Christmas Tree and enjoy a glass of sparkling bubbles
Dinner will be served in our fine dining River Restaurant with dancing to live music and a chance to meet other guests
Friday 24th December – Christmas Eve
He’s behind you.
The first of your delicious English breakfasts of local produce, but leave room for traditional Fish & Chips in the Floating Bridge
The coach (not a glass one sadly!) will await to take you across the River on a short but stunning cruise on the Higher Ferry, then to Paignton and back by steam train, and if you’re feeling young at heart there’s a riverside panto!
Corks will pop, and tiny morsels of deliciousness will whet the appetite for a very special Christmas Eve dinner with table magic
If you are still awake, take part in the quiz, enjoy the live music and then hang up your stocking!
Saturday 25th December – Christmas Day
Peaceful calm to start, and frolics to end the day
There are some things that never change at Dart Marina – the scene outside the window will be perfectly peaceful as the day dawns
Time for breakfast with bubbles in the orange juice?
Un-wrapping gifts over coffee and the smell of Christmas lunch without lifting a finger! A stunning traditional lunch, sourced from local producers with great care, and cooked by skilled chefs who see this as a very special moment in the day
Of course Her Majesty’s Speech, followed by a walk along the river bank and clean Devon air – maybe a snooze in a comfortable, hidden corner?
As the light fades, a magnificent buffet will unfold - home cooked hams, whole salmons, rare Devon beef, an array of West Country cheeses and desserts which beg to be tasted!
Squeeze in a slice of Christmas Cake and join in the Victorian fun and frolics with Bagatelle, Shove Penny and Bar Skittles
Sunday 26th December – Boxing Day
Under starter’s orders!
We bet you’ll have room for a boiled egg and soldiers!
Then cruise up River and hear tales of mystery, intrigue and more than a little local humour – also a steaming glass of mulled wine to warm the cockles.
A carvery lunch with locally reared beef, lamb and pork – all roasted to perfection. A walk along the river bank may be an idea before the sumptuous dinner in the River Restaurant and then the Boxing Day races will be on - place your bets but keep hold of your shirt!
Monday 27th December - Time to go home
A lazy breakfast, a long look at the beautiful River Dart and a safe journey home!
NEW YEAR
Thursday 30th December - Do you disco, jive or quick step?
Start as you mean to go on with a glass of Bubbles and a peaceful hour or two overlooking the natural beauty of the River Dart
Time for tea? Warm scones, thick luscious Devon Cream and fruity preserves, you’ll feel relaxed very quickly!
A long bath and then dinner - fabulous local produce served in the relaxing River Restaurant and a list of fine wines to match each mouthful
A magician will be on hand to amaze you with ‘death defying’ card tricks and silk handkerchief antics – keep hold of your watch!
Mambo, salsa, jive, disco, quick step or waltz – the live music will start after dinner and carry on until the last feet have left the dance floor.
Friday 31st December
Catherine Wheels, Rockets and Roman Candles reflecting in the sparkling River
The sparkling River Dart will be waiting for you to draw back the curtains in your room and the same view is there while you enjoy breakfast
Pace yourself for the night will be long and the fireworks worth waiting for!
Follow the sounds of corks popping and the pipes as they announce dinner – a feast of exquisite culinary talent from canapés to petit fours.
Eat, dance to Sax Appeal, and make plenty of merry until you are called outside to see the breathtaking Dart Marina firework display launched from the Higher Ferry – there will be every reason to go Oooooo and Ahhhhhhhhh!
Saturday 1st January
Room for a bowl of fresh fruit from the breakfast buffet to start the day, or a full English breakfast. A River cruise along the stunning stretch of water outside your window – warmed by a steaming glass of mulled wine as you float along
Roast beef, pork and lamb sourced locally of course and served with every kind of trimming – a magnificent carvery lunch to remember. An hour or two to snooze, read a new book, take a long walk, relax in the Health Spa or make a New Year Resolution!
Your first memorable dinner of 2011 will be followed by black jack, poker and plenty of opportunity to win an imaginary fortune in the Dart Marina casino.
Sunday 2nd January - So long, farewell
Take time over breakfast, a stroll to look at the boats along the riverbank and then sadly, time to leave Dartmouth until the next time.
A peaceful waterside setting; a chance to do as much, or as little, as you want to; and a menu which celebrates Christmas traditions and superb local flavours – that’s Christmas and New Year at Dart Marina.
The essential ingredients are there – a beautifully decorated tree, magnificent food and fine wines, Victorian games and a magical atmosphere.
Also, there are steam train rides, river boat cruises, scented spa treatments, a pantomime, music and dancing. There are also quiet corners to read a new novel unwrapped on Christmas morning, endless walks to explore in wintery sunshine, and secret places to sit and escape.
Thursday 23rd December
The first warm scones come out of the oven.
Arrive and take in the scene, unpack and settle into your beautifully calm river view room before enjoying a warming glass of mulled wine
The unmistakable scents of baking will fill the air as the first warm scones are served – afternoon tea at Dart Marina is a feast in itself
Meet the team around the Christmas Tree and enjoy a glass of sparkling bubbles
Dinner will be served in our fine dining River Restaurant with dancing to live music and a chance to meet other guests
Friday 24th December – Christmas Eve
He’s behind you.
The first of your delicious English breakfasts of local produce, but leave room for traditional Fish & Chips in the Floating Bridge
The coach (not a glass one sadly!) will await to take you across the River on a short but stunning cruise on the Higher Ferry, then to Paignton and back by steam train, and if you’re feeling young at heart there’s a riverside panto!
Corks will pop, and tiny morsels of deliciousness will whet the appetite for a very special Christmas Eve dinner with table magic
If you are still awake, take part in the quiz, enjoy the live music and then hang up your stocking!
Saturday 25th December – Christmas Day
Peaceful calm to start, and frolics to end the day
There are some things that never change at Dart Marina – the scene outside the window will be perfectly peaceful as the day dawns
Time for breakfast with bubbles in the orange juice?
Un-wrapping gifts over coffee and the smell of Christmas lunch without lifting a finger! A stunning traditional lunch, sourced from local producers with great care, and cooked by skilled chefs who see this as a very special moment in the day
Of course Her Majesty’s Speech, followed by a walk along the river bank and clean Devon air – maybe a snooze in a comfortable, hidden corner?
As the light fades, a magnificent buffet will unfold - home cooked hams, whole salmons, rare Devon beef, an array of West Country cheeses and desserts which beg to be tasted!
Squeeze in a slice of Christmas Cake and join in the Victorian fun and frolics with Bagatelle, Shove Penny and Bar Skittles
Sunday 26th December – Boxing Day
Under starter’s orders!
We bet you’ll have room for a boiled egg and soldiers!
Then cruise up River and hear tales of mystery, intrigue and more than a little local humour – also a steaming glass of mulled wine to warm the cockles.
A carvery lunch with locally reared beef, lamb and pork – all roasted to perfection. A walk along the river bank may be an idea before the sumptuous dinner in the River Restaurant and then the Boxing Day races will be on - place your bets but keep hold of your shirt!
Monday 27th December - Time to go home
A lazy breakfast, a long look at the beautiful River Dart and a safe journey home!
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