Special Occasions
At the Durrant House Hotel, we have several function rooms available to hire for special occasions. The rooms range in size with some featuring their own bar for your event.
In addition to our function rooms, we have our own professional catering, making the hotel the perfect North Devon venue. Whether it’s a Wedding, a Special Birthday, or a private Christmas Party, we can cater for them all.
Contact our dedicated staff to find out more information on 01237 472361 or visit the hotel reception.
Celebrations
Celebrate your special occasion in the relaxed and elegant setting of one of The Durrant Hotel’s private function rooms. We have a number of different rooms available to hire, some of which have their own bar!
For further information about celebrating your special occasion at the Durrant House Hotel or to download our functions brochure please visit our celebrations page via the link below or call us on 01237472361.
Events
The Durrant House Hotel plays host to a wide range of events and entertainment throughout the year including our popular tribute nights, to view upcoming events please visit the events page via the link below.
Christmas Breaks
Celebrate the Festive Season in Style at The Durrant House Hotel, Bideford
The festive season at The Durrant Hotel is always a spectacular occasion; we put our all into creating a sparkling scene for you to enjoy Christmas and New Year in style.
Whether you choose to hold your staff Christmas party with us, or indeed wish to join us with your family for Christmas Day itself, the magical festive atmosphere at The Durrant House Hotel is guaranteed to get you in the spirit! Bring together your family, friends and colleagues this party season and make it one to remember.
Fine Dining Christmas Menus
Our top chefs have designed delicious menus for the all-important Christmas Day Luncheon.
You’ll have the choice of our festive starters, followed by 2 succulent meats or a vegetarian option, served with fresh roast potatoes and seasonal veg and our traditional puddings for that essential feeling of festive indulgence! Fresh local ingredients are used wherever possible in all of our dishes.
View our Christmas Day Luncheon Booking Form
Looking for a Party Venue in North Devon this Christmas?
We have the facilities to cater for parties of up to 250, and have a number of different function rooms available for private hire, some of which have a private bar.
By choosing the Durrant House Hotel for your Christmas Party, you’ll benefit from special discounted Bed and Breakfast rates, meaning that you won’t have to think about driving home or arranging taxis – it’s the perfect finish to any party night.
Whether it’s a family get-together, friends celebrating the festive season or a staff party, we can cater for them all here at the Durrant House Hotel.
To enquire about the above Christmas Parties and our special Christmas guest rates, please give us a call and we will be more than happy to help or you can visit our events page to check out our themed Christmas Parties which include a 4 course meal with a complimentary welcome drink and entertainment to keep your going all night.
Festive Feast
Throughout the Festive season, we also offer our Festive Feast Menu from the 1st of December right through to the 30th of December, Served 12noon-8pm, 7 days a week. (Excluding Christmas Day). Please contact the hotel for availability and further details on 01237 472361 or visit the hotel reception to speak to a member of staff.
For groups of 10 or more, we do require full payment and your menu choices on Booking.
Cancellations will only be accepted up to 7 days prior, after this point, no refunds will be given.
New Year 2024 3-Night Programme
30th December 2024
- Doors open at 6:30pm.
- Dinner will be served at 7pm in the Ballroom, followed by Music.
- Singing and Dancing in the Ballroom.
- New Year’s Eve –31st December 2024
- Wake up to a warming breakfast, please check breakfast times with the reception. You could win a prize by guessing the weight of the New Year cake and the number of sweets in the jar, so have a go!
- Ballroom doors open at 6:30pm.
- A Gala Evening Dinner will be served at 7pm in the Venetian Room, listen out for the piper!
- After Dinner see the New Year in with entertainment in the Venetian room until late.
- Party poppers and a glass of bubbly will be served just before midnight to see the New Year in, in style.
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
Tomato soup served with a Bread Roll
Chicken Liver Pate served with Melba Toast & Salad Garnish
A Refreshing Glass of Orange Juice
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Roast Topside of Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding
Fillet of Poached Salmon Poached on a Crushed Potato with a Lemon & Chive Cream Sauce
Mediterranean Vegetarian Tartlet topped with Goats Cheese
All Served with Roast Potatoes & a selection of seasonal Vegetables
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Homemade Meringue Nest with Mixed Berries
Homemade Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Fruit Salad
Local Ice Cream
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Freshly Ground Coffee and Mints
(menu may be subject to change)
New Year’s Day –1st January 2025
- As New Year dawns you’ll start the day with a hearty New Year Brunch, please check times at reception
- 3 p.m. – we will be serving tea and a slice of homemade New Years Cake.
- 3.30pm Cash Bingo in the Ballroom
- Ballroom doors open at 6:30pm
- Evening dinner will be served at 7pm, after which you will be entertained with music and dancing.
- Prizes will be given for the winners of Guess the Weight of the cake and number of sweeties in the jar.
- 9 p.m. – fancy dress competition in the Ballroom. Three prizes will be awarded.
Your room will not be serviced today. Please ask at reception if you require anything.
2nd January 2025
Please check with the driver or reception about your breakfast time.
Say goodbye to friends old & new. We hope to see you all again soon.
The Management reserve the right to alter any details of this itinerary
Prices From
£290.00pp Sharing a Twin/Double room
£390.00pp in a Single room
For bookings phone the Hotel on 01237 472361 or email [email protected]
Weddings
Your wedding day – the best day of your lives, a time to make a lifelong commitment to one another, and a day to create memories that you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you choose to spend the whole day with us or just the reception, we’ll provide you with a dedicated wedding co-ordinator who will help to plan and see you through your day.
Visit our wedding page via the link below for information on our Wedding Packages.
Wakes
We know how stressful and saddening planning a wake can be, so we strive to make it as easy as possible for you.
Our staff are here to ensure every detail is taken care of. Arrangements can be tailored to meet your requirements and we can also provide good value accommodation for guests who have travelled long distances.
