When it comes to giving gifts, words sometimes take on new meanings.
For example, when people say ‘You shouldn’t have!’ what they really mean is ‘Wow. You have gone above and beyond anything that I expected and I am very, very thrilled. Not to mention pleasantly surprised. Thank you!’
If you really want to thrill someone special this Christmas, here are a few 5pm Christmas Gift suggestions which will have the lucky recipient gasping ‘You shouldn’t have!’
And we know what that means.
Tune in tomorrow for more luxurious Christmas gift ideas.
Overnight Stay in Five Star Inverlochy Hotel
Scotland’s finest country house hotel, Inverlochy Castle is a world class destination which sits just outside Fort William.
Located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland, Inverlochy is a seventeen room, boutique hotel where every detail of guests’ comfort and enjoyment has been carefully considered.
From the superb cooking to the Rolls Royce Phantom which guests can hire, everything about Inverlochy Castle Hotel reflects the very best of Scottish hospitality. A recent TripAdvisor review said:
‘Beautiful hotel with excellent service. The hotel and grounds are beautiful. Although we stayed in one of the smallest rooms, it was still a decent size, comfortable, with amazing views… What stood out for me personally was the flawless service and attention to details we received at this hotel.’
£235 for an overnight stay for two at Inverlochy Castle on the 5pm Christmas Gifts page.
Chateaubriand Steak plus Wine at The Honours, Glasgow
Good food lovers were thrilled when the award-winning chef Martin Wishart opened The Honours in Glasgow’s Malmaison last year.
Experience it for yourself and do The Honours in style with this offer on restaurant’s hugely popular Chateaubriand steak for two.
With a stunning domed ceiling; vibrant murals of Glasgow’s industrial heritage and superlative service, The Honours is a cosmopolitan, city centre brasserie.
Luxurious and relaxed, the restaurant combines seasonal, Scottish flavours with innovative, brasserie-influenced dishes.
The best selling dish on the menu, The Honours Chateaubriand is a magnificent 500g piece of the finest Donald Russell grass fed, dry aged steak. It is served with crispy duck fat chips, fried onion rings, green salad and sauce Béarnaise.
The offer includes a bottle of house wine to share and tea or coffee to finish.
This comment was left on The Honours 5pm page recently:
‘Lovely relaxed Sunday lunch with friends. Can honestly say, this is the best steak I have ever had! Whole experience was excellent and the staff really helped to make it so.’
£49 for The Honours Chateaubriand Steak for two plus wine at The Honours in Glasgow.
Overnight Stay in Deluxe Room at Mar Hall
A world class hotel which has attracted more than its fair share of celebrities, Mar Hall is within twenty minutes of Glasgow yet feels a million miles from the city centre.
Built as an Edwardian mansion and tucked away in its own 240 acre woodland estate, Mar Hall is one of the most elegant country house hotels in Scotland.
It is a family owned, five star golf and spa resort which overlooks the River Clyde and enjoys views towards the Kilpatrick Hills. As well as a championship golf course, Decléor Spa and swimming pool, Mar Hall offers excellent fine dining and casual eating options.
With this offer, you can enjoy an overnight stay in a Deluxe room with a full Scottish breakfast in the morning and there is also the option to add in a three course, market menu dinner in the sumptuous Cristal Restaurant.
TripAdvisor review. This is what a recent visitor had to say on TripAdvisor:
‘Wonderful service. From the first this hotel was excellent. Andy in reservations was warm, helpful and quite frankly set the tone for the whole stay. Ann in reception followed up with a fantastic welcome and the stay just got better and better. Beautiful room, fantastic meal, lovely French Martini. I am a self confessed fusspot and this place won me over. Wonderful. I’ll be back and would recommend to anyone.’
£129 for overnight stay at Mar Hall. £189 for overnight stay with three course dinner.
Champagne Lunch at Hotel Du Vin in One Devonshire Gardens
An oak-panelled oasis in Glasgow’s West End, the recently refurbished bistro at One Devonshire Gardens is an elegant setting for a sumptuous lunch. Recently awarded a third AA Rosette, the One Dev bistro has long been a leading light on Glasgow’s restaurant scene.
Fresh, seasonal and locally sourced are the key words in the kitchen here and the quality of Scotland’s natural larder shines through on the plate.
A sumptuous four course lunch for two accompanied by a cheeky glass of Champagne in One Devonshire Gardens, this is decadence at its most delicious. This offer is ideal for a romantic meal, a business lunch, a top notch shopping break or simply because you fancy a treat.
The Hotel du Vin bistro at One Devonshire Gardens consistently attracts great reviews like this to its 5pm page:
‘Had a fabulous Champagne lunch with my friends, we were very well looked after by Fergus & staff, nothing was a bother. The food was amazing, the service excellent, & great value for money. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.’
Overnight Getaway at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Nestled within the breath-taking scenery of The Trossachs and looking out over Loch Ard and towards Ben Lomond, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa enjoys a spectacular location.
Offering the perfect retreat from city life, the four star hotel recently had a £1 million refurbishment and it looks stunning. Enjoy all that it has to offer with this Big Deal on a relaxing overnight stay at the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa.
A bottle of house wine in your room on arrival is included as are full use of the leisure facilities and a 20% discount on pre-booked spa treatments.
The hotel’s Vital Health Club has state of the art Technogym facilities, a sauna and steam room. What makes it extra special are the full-length windows which give swimmers in the 18-metre, heated pool an unrivalled view of the magnificent Trossachs. Guests are also welcome to book treatments in the hotel’s Elemis spa where the staff of trained experts are standing by to help you relax and unwind.
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has plenty of fans on TripAdvisor. This was taken from a recent review:
‘From the moment we walked into this hotel we felt totally relaxed. We have visited many hotels and this one was by far one of the best experiences from the spa to the dining. We will definitely be returning!’
£79 for overnight stay for two with bottle of wine at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa.
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