FESTIVE DINING
Savour the season in style with elevated festive dining at THE NICI New Forest.
Step into Martha’s for refined coastal seasonal flavours, decadent holiday menus, and sophisticated Hamptons-inspired glamour. Or head over to Elms Café, our vibrant social hub that comes alive as the Forest’s hottest new spot – with vibrant energy, delicious social bites, and handcrafted cocktails.
From indulgent Christmas Day feasts to lavish New Year’s Eve parties, dining at THE NICI in Lymington is where extraordinary food meets the ultimate holiday atmosphere.
Festive Dining
MARTHA’S
27th November – 24th December 2026
Warm up the season with an effortless pre-festive dining experience at THE NICI New Forest. Gather your crew at Martha’s for an understated gathering powered by an incredible three-course set menu – packed with coastal, seasonal flavours.
2 Courses | £35 per person
3 Courses | £42.50 per person
Festive Vibes
ELMS CAFÉ
27th November – 24th December 2026
Bring your crew, gather the family, and turn up the energy with our festive set menu at Elms Café. Think bold, flavour-packed dishes, cocktails, and that signature buzz that makes you instantly want to order another round.
2 Courses | £29 per person
3 Courses | £35 per person
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
MARTHA’S
25th December 2026
Make Christmas Day one to remember at Martha’s, with a beautifully festive feast, a live pianist and the effortless atmosphere of our Hamptons-inspired waterfront restaurant. Seasonal flavours, spectacular setting.
£135 per adult
£65 per child
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
ELMS CAFÉ
25th December 2026
Gather everyone together and let Christmas Day unfold at Elms. Expect a generous festive feast, great drinks and a lively atmosphere that keeps the celebrations going long after lunch. Enjoy a live singer from 12-4pm.
£105 per adult
£50 per child
Keep the celebrations going into the evening with our Christmas Day Dinner Buffet, served from 7–9pm | £39pp
BOXING DAY LUNCH
MARTHA’S
26th December 2026
Explore the grounds from forest to waterfront, following the lawn down to the Lymington River before heading back to Martha’s for a seriously indulgent Boxing Day lunch. Then the fun moves outside – gather around the fire pits for toasted s’mores, and warm up with winter cocktails as the afternoon turns into evening.
2 Courses £45 per person
3 Courses £52.50 per person
Elms Café is also open for all-day dining, with a live DJ, good beats, great flavours and drinks flowing throughout the afternoon.
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA
MARTHA’S
31st December 2026
Start 2027 in style with Martha’s Gala Dinner, canapés with free-flowing fizz and a live sax setting the tone as you dine. Then, when dinner is done, head to High Tides for our Exclusive After Party – a six-piece live band, dancing, drinks and the final countdown…
£149 per person
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
ELMS CAFÉ
31st December 2026
NYE starts at Elms with a seriously good feast, cocktails and a DJ bringing the soundtrack to dinner. Then it’s time to turn things up a notch – make your way to High Tides for our Exclusive After Party, with a six-piece live band, dancing, drinks and the countdown to 2027.
£115 per person
NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH
MARTHA’S
1st January 2027
Kick off 2027 the right way at THE NICI New Forest. Start with a pre-lunch walk from 12–2 PM on the Lymington coast, then settle into Martha’s for a three-course feast – the ultimate Hamptons-style toast to the year ahead.
2 Courses | £40 per person
3 Courses | £47 per person
Still taking board meetings. Just moved them to the coast. 🏄🏽♂️
Wetsuit mornings, spa afternoons, dinner at Amalfi’s. Autumn in Newquay comes with a change of pace, and a very good reason to stay another night.
Surf, Savour & Stay at THE NICI Newquay. Your next coastal escape, via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/surf-savour-stay/
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A little less scrolling. A little more stillness. ☁️
Slow mornings, sunrise yoga and spa time. Fresh New Forest air, a massage or facial, and dinner over at Martha’s and Elms.
No rushing. Nothing to tick off. Just room to exhale. ✨
Your coastal reset at THE NICI New Forest, Lymington, includes a stay for two, continental breakfast, dinner at both restaurants, a 30-minute treatment, yoga, stretch and movement, and full spa access.
Find your pause via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/spa-soul/ 🫧
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Who said Newquay was only a summer getaway? 🌊
Autumn looks good on this surf town. Mornings catching waves or watching them with a coffee. Afternoons in the spa, followed by hearty Mediterranean-inspired food at Amalfi’s, great cocktails and DJ sessions all autumn long.
A little sea air, a little downtime, and every reason to stay another night.
Make THE NICI Newquay your autumn address. Book your coastal escape via the link in bio. ✨
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New routine. New playlist. One night on us. 🎧
Find your rhythm with an annual NICI Club membership at your hotel of choice. Join this October, and we’ll waive the joining fee, plus treat you to a complimentary one-night stay.
Discover the Club at your chosen hotel and join via the link: https://thenici.com/bournemouth/spa/club-membership/ ✨
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[[Offer available to new members taking out an annual CLUB membership at one hotel. Membership access applies to your chosen hotel. Complimentary stay must be redeemed by 15 March 2027. Standard double room, room-only, Sunday–Friday, excluding Christmas and New Year’s Eve ]]
