Christmas, Twixtmas & New Year

Join us this year for an unforgettable, fun-filled Christmas season and let us see you into the New Year with all the good times and glamour you could ask for.

The Christmas and New Year festivities at the Langstone Cliff Hotel have been renowned since the Nineteen Fifties! Yes, more than Seventy years!!

The programme we have assembled is not that dissimilar from those which has pleased so many loyal guests over many, many years. Please come and join our traditional celebrations and enjoy some really happy times with friends, family and colleagues.

To enquire about any of our Christmas events and/or a New Year’s break call us on 01626 247997 or contact us here to check availability and to book.

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Christmas breaks in Devon at Langstone Cliff Hotel

Our Christmas holiday breaks are designed to take the pressure out of the festive season. Instead of planning menus, cooking for everyone and clearing up afterwards, you can arrive, settle in and let us look after the details.

The Christmas residential package includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, tea and cake, dinner, gifts, entertainment and selected drinks as detailed in the Christmas programme. It is ideal for couples, families and multi-generational groups looking for Christmas breaks in Devon with the atmosphere of a traditional family Christmas.

Christmas Day includes a festive lunch, selected wines and soft drinks, children’s gifts, children’s entertainment, tea, Christmas cake and evening buffet-style dining. Boxing Day continues the celebrations with lunch, tea and mince pies, children’s entertainment and dinner followed by live music.

For anyone searching for Christmas breaks in South Devon, Langstone Cliff Hotel offers the added benefit of a coastal location, spacious lounges, indoor leisure facilities, family bedrooms and easy access to Dawlish Warren beach.

What is included in our Christmas hotel stay?

Our Christmas Holiday package is a minimum three-night break, including Christmas Day. The full board tariff includes:

Accommodation in your chosen room category
The Langstone breakfast
Festive lunches and dinners as detailed in the programme
Tea, mince pies or cake on selected days
Christmas Day gifts and children’s entertainment
Evening entertainment and live music
Selected drinks are included within the programme

Guests searching for all inclusive christmas breaks in Devon can use our Christmas package as a relaxed full-board festive option, with meals, entertainment and selected drinks built into the programme. Please check the latest brochure for the full day-by-day inclusions and booking terms.

Twixtmas breaks between Christmas and New Year

If you love the quieter days after Christmas, our Twixtmas break is a wonderful way to keep the festive feeling going. Running from Sunday 27th to Wednesday 30th December 2026, Twixtmas at Langstone Cliff Hotel gives guests time to relax after Christmas, enjoy the hotel facilities and take in the South Devon coast before the New Year celebrations begin.

The Twixtmas programme includes dinner, room and breakfast on selected dates, with the 29th December package including lunch, pantomime, dinner, room and breakfast. The 2026 pantomime is Cinderella, performed by Wonder Pantomimes in the Washington Ballroom, with music, audience participation and family-friendly festive fun.

Twixtmas is ideal for couples, grandparents, families and groups who want a gentler festive break with good food, entertainment and time to enjoy the hotel.

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Family Christmas breaks UK with entertainment

The Langstone Cliff Hotel has long been known as a family-friendly hotel, making it a strong choice for family Christmas breaks in the UK with entertainment. Our festive programme includes a visit from Father Christmas, gifts for children aged 12 and under, Merlin’s magic, Cosmo’s children’s entertainment, Ellie from Just4Kids, video horse racing, live music and the Cinderella pantomime.

Families can also enjoy the hotel’s indoor swimming pool, indoor paddling pool, soft play area, board games, table tennis, tennis, snooker and spacious grounds. The hotel features large lawns, stunning sea views, and a footpath that leads directly to the beach, providing families with ample space to relax during the festive season.

Up to two children aged under 10 stay free when sharing with two adults on selected residential festive tariffs, while children aged 10-16 and additional children are charged at 50% of the adult rate. Please check the current brochure and booking terms before reserving.

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New Year hotel breaks in South Devon

See in the New Year with dinner, live music, dancing and a proper celebration by the sea. Our New Year residential package is a minimum three-night break including 31st December, with accommodation, breakfast, lunch, tea and cake, dinner, entertainment and drinks as detailed in the programme.

New Year’s Eve includes a cocktail reception, six-course gala dinner, live music from The Brooklyn Party Band, Tony Stallion Disco, Champagne at midnight and late-night party bites. New Year’s Day continues at a gentler pace with brunch, lunch, tea and cake, dinner and live vocals from Joe-Lloyd.

This is a perfect option for guests looking for festive hotel breaks in Devon with a full programme of dining, entertainment and comfortable accommodation.

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Festive dining, Christmas lunches and party nights

The Christmas season at Langstone Cliff Hotel is not only for residential guests. We also welcome non-residents for festive dining, Christmas lunches and party nights throughout December.

Our Christmassey Sundays take place on selected Sundays in December and include traditional Sunday lunch with festive decorations, hats, crackers, seasonal music and use of the swimming pool. Selected dates also include tea, cakes and children’s entertainment.

Our Mid-Week Christmas Lunches include a festive menu, a glass of wine or soft drink and live background music until 3.00 pm. These lunches are a popular choice for groups, clubs, friends and families, with level or ramped access to hotel facilities and parking for cars and coaches.

For those planning a festive night out, our Langstone Special Christmas Party Nights include four-course dining, bands, discos and accommodation rates for anyone who wants to stay overnight. Party night dates include entertainment from Carnaby Street, Soul Funktion, Ross Hamlyn Disco and Sixties Explosion.

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Rooms for couples, families and groups

Langstone Cliff Hotel offers a wide range of bedrooms for festive stays, from compact doubles for solo occupancy to family rooms, sea-view rooms, balcony rooms and larger suites.

Room options include:

Standard King Rooms
Standard Family or Twin Rooms
Larger Family or Twin Rooms
King Bedded Ground Floor Family Rooms
King Bedded Sea View Double Rooms
King Bedded Sea View Family or Twin Rooms
Poolside Balcony Family Rooms with lawn or woodland views
Washington Balcony Family or Twin Rooms
King Bedded Family Suites
King Bedded Ground Floor Suites with lounge space
Compact Double Rooms for single occupancy

Many rooms are suited to families, with options for children sharing with adults and limited cots available on request. Some rooms offer sea views, balconies, ground floor access, walk-in showers or additional lounge space, so please speak to the team if you have specific access, family or room layout requirements.

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How to book your Christmas, Twixmas or New Year break

Festive breaks, Christmas dining and party nights can be very popular, so early booking is recommended.

To check availability or book your festive stay, call 01626 868000 or contact the hotel team online. For dining, party nights and non-resident events, please use the Christmas brochure for the latest dates, menus, prices and deposit information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer Christmas hotel breaks in Devon?

Yes. Langstone Cliff Hotel offers Christmas residential breaks in Devon, including accommodation, festive meals, entertainment, gifts and selected drinks as detailed in the Christmas programme.

Is Langstone Cliff Hotel suitable for family Christmas breaks?

Yes. The hotel is very family-friendly, with children’s entertainment, Father Christmas, magic, pantomime, soft play, swimming, family rooms and spacious grounds.

Can non-residents book Christmas dining?

Yes. Non-residents can book selected festive dining events, including Christmassey Sundays, Mid Week Christmas Lunches, Christmas Day Lunch, Boxing Day dining, Twixmas dining and New Year’s Eve, subject to availability.

Do you offer Twixmas breaks?

Yes. Twixmas breaks run between Christmas and New Year, with dinner, room and breakfast options and family entertainment including the Cinderella pantomime on 29th December 2026.

What room types are available for Christmas breaks?

Room types include Standard King Rooms, Family and Twin Rooms, Larger Family Rooms, Sea View Rooms, Balcony Rooms, Family Suites, Ground Floor Rooms and Compact Double Rooms for single occupancy.

Christmas and New Year at Langstone Cliff Hotel

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