Christmas Packages 2009
A Christmas break at the Black Bull Inn, situated in the picturesque village of Nateby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria is an Ideal way to spend the festive season. This traditional inn offers great hospitality and food throughout the year. Centrally located between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, you can make your break as relaxing or exciting as you desire.
Christmas Eve
Arriving on Christmas Eve at anytime in the afternoon, relax in front of a roaring fire and enjoy an afternoon tea with homemade mince pies and mulled wine before retiring to your room to unpack. Once refreshed, there will be a drinks reception of bucks fizz or sparkling wine giving you a chance to meet your fellow guests, following which a three course dinner will be served. To round off the evening there will be a festive quiz for both the locals and guests, then transport to and from the midnight mass at Kirkby Stephen parish church.
Christmas Day
A continental style breakfast will be served between 8.30-9.30 am in the restaurant, then there will be time for opening presents, playing games, gentle strolls or even a spot of fell running! before we meet in the bar for a pre-luncheon sherry at 12.00pm. A traditional six course Christmas dinner will be served at 12.30pm. The rest of the day is yours, relaxing with a good book, spend the afternoon with the Queen or a brisk walk. A buffet will be served at 7.30pm, we have a well stocked bar, a wide selection of literature and traditional bar games such as bar skittles and shove ha'penny to keep you relaxed and entertained throughout the evening.
Boxing Day
A hearty Cumbrian brunch will be served between 10.30am, before departing for the theatre at 12.00pm. We will be taking you to Kendal Brewery Arts Centre to see the festive and funny pantomime "Aladdin". On your return dinner will be served at 7.00pm..
£270.00 per person for a three day package
To book or request a brochure simply call Rebecca on 017683 71588.
Christmas Day Lunch
Spicy Parsnip Soup with Granary Bread
Salmon, Crayfish and Crab Salad with Herb Croutons and a Garlic Lemon Pepper Mayonnaise
Wild Mushroom and Blue Cheese Crostini
Mustard Beef and Watercress Salad with a Red wine Vinaigrette
Chicken and Ham Terrine with a Grain Mustard dressing
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Smoked Trout Mousse served with Oat Biscuit
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Champagne Sorbet
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Roast Turkey served with the Traditional accompaniments
Rack of Lamb served with a Herb Crust, Roasted Chesnut and a Rosemary Gravy
Pan fried Goose served with a Sour Cherry and Brandy sauce
Roast Sirloin of Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding and a rich Red Wine Gravy
Baked Sea Bass served with Fennel and a Tomato Compote
Caramelised Onion Tart served with Mascarpone Cheese
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Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy sauce
Whisky and Walnut Tart with a Honey Comb Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate and Cranberry Roulade served with a Whisky Cream
Passion Fruit Posset with a Handmade Shortbread Biscuits
A selection of local Cheeses and savoury Biscuits
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Coffee and Mince Pies
£37.00 per person, available 25th December at 12.30pm