all the magic of christmas at

ALL THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT...
MERCURE ABERDEEN ARDOE HOUSE HOTEL & SPA
IT’S THE MOST MAGICAL TIME OF THE YEAR.
SO LOOK FORWARD TO A SEASONAL SHORT BREAK, TRADITIONAL FESTIVE FARE WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS,
OR STYLISH CELEBRATIONS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY – IN A PERFECTLY UNIQUE SETTING.
Spend this Christmas at a venue that surpasses the conventional. Inspired by a mélange of Medieval castles and renaissance châteaux, Mercure Aberdeen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is set to surprise, from the moment its silver-grey towers and fantastical turrets first loom into view. You’re then in for a cavalcade
of quirks and a smorgasbord of subtly Scottish surprises, delivered by some of the friendliest and warmest people you’ve ever spent Christmas with.
As soon as our baronial doors are thrown open to welcome you, you’ll start to absorb the Ardoe House spirit – in the craftsmanship of our décor, the
personalities of your hosts and the history that oozes from every nook. You’ll just know that an unforgettable festive time awaits, demand for which is high,
so read on and prepare to experience something delightfully different this year.
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PARTY NIGHTS
Last year was a sell-out so we’ve invited them back: the fabulous Bogus Brothers will be our star entertainment once again for Christmas 2015.
Arrive at 7pm for a colourful concoction at our cocktail reception. You’ll then sit down to a sumptuous
three-course choice menu with tea, coffee and sweet surprises, as well as a half-bottle of wine per guest, before being
entertained in true Ardoe style by the Bogus Brothers.
£59.00 per guest
Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December: £65.00 per guest
Thursday 17th December:
PARTY
NIGHTS
STAY THE NIGHT IN BARONIAL SPLENDOUR
Why not make a night of it with our overnight package? It includes your party night ticket and one
DECEMBER
night’s stay in baronial splendour with a full Scottish breakfast the following morning.
17th December
18th December
19th December
Thursday 17th December: £99.00 per guest
Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December: £110.00 per guest
Based on two guests sharing
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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH
MAIN HOTEL
Join us for an elegant four-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, plus live entertainment including a special visit from the jolly red-faced man
himself! Whether it’s just the two of you or the entire family you can sit back, relax and enjoy all the festive surroundings without any of the hard work!
Served from 1pm – 2.30pm
MENU
STARTERS
MAINS
DESSERTS
Pressing of pork, apricot and pistachio
with crispy sage, apple jelly and heather
honey vinaigrette
Slow-roast sirloin of Angus beef
with red wine and shallot reduction
Ardoe special recipe Christmas
pudding with Cognac sauce
Roast breast of turkey with cranberry
stuffing and a port and redcurrant jus
Bitter chocolate délice with banana
cream and passion fruit syrup
Fillet of halibut with a sun-dried tomato
crust and a caper and parsley velouté
Sticky toffee pudding with
clotted cream ice cream
Sweet potato and celeriac gnocchi with
Lanark Blue cream and rocket salad
Pear and almond tart with crème
fraîche and mulled berries
Salad of hot smoked Ugie salmon
with Niçoise garnish
Cannelloni of Bonnet goat’s cheese
with heritage carrots, beetroot and
walnut vinaigrette
Velouté of roast parsnip with maple syrup
and rosemary oil
AFTER-COURSE
Coffee and mince pies
£79.00 per adult
£39.00 per child (2-12 years), £12.00 under-2s
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WILLY WONKA FAMILY BUFFET
IN THE BALLROOM
Transport the whole family to a world of pure imagination: our Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed family buffet with a scrumdiddlyumptious
selection for young diners, fabulous children’s entertainment and a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Guests will be greeted by Willy Wonka himself, with his
Oompa-Loompas, and there will be five lucky golden tickets to be found!
Served from 12pm – 2pm
MENU
STARTERS
MAINS
DESSERTS
Loch Duarte salmon mousse
Roast sirloin of Aberdeenshire beef
with sloe gin jus
Chocolate orange délice
Prawns, crevettes and langoustines
Green-lip mussels and crab claws
Smoked salmon and mackerel gravadlax
Mixed salad leaves
Cranberry coleslaw
Heritage tomato and beetroot quinoa
Purple potato salad
Selection of sliced meats: chorizo,
salami, ham, duck pâté
Served with cornichons, olives,
pickled vegetables and dressings
Slow-cooked honey and port roast
gammon with pineapple spiced jus
Roast breast of turkey with cranberry
and thyme jus
Fillet of salmon with a parsley crust
and lemon and dill butter
Broccoli and cauliflower cheese
Maple syrup glazed parsnips and carrots
Goose fat roast potatoes
Blueberry and raspberry mousse
Mango and passion fruit cheesecake
Bitter lemon and lime tart
Banoffee meringue pie
Sticky toffee pudding
Selection of Scottish cheeses
with biscuits and celery
Exciting and innovative creations
from the factory’s inventing room
Leek and mushroom pie
Vine tomato soup
£69.00 per person
£39.00 per child (2-12 years), £12.00 under-2s
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CHRISTMAS DAY GOURMET LUNCH
BLAIRS RESTAURANT
Celebrations begin with a Champagne and canapé reception in our Drawing Room before a delectable six-course Christmas feast is
served in the imposing environs of our Blairs Restaurant.
3pm for 3.30pm
MENU
Velouté of Shetland crab, sherry foam
Seared breast of wood pigeon with celeriac, chicory and Puy lentils
Seared hand-dived king scallops with Stornoway black pudding and Granny Smith purée
Lemon and vodka sorbet
Beef Wellington with celeriac purée, roast shallots and a Cabernet Sauvignon jus
Passion fruit soufflé with mango sorbet
Coffee and hand-made petits fours
£99.00 per person
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CHRISTMAS RESIDENTIAL PACKAGES
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CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
27TH DECEMBER
Upon arrival you’ll be bombarded
by a mouth-watering selection of
home-bakes in the Drawing Room
before checking in and returning
downstairs where a relaxing
combination of Champagne,
canapés and carols in front of the
fire will ease you into Christmas,
followed by an exquisite dinner
showcasing local Aberdeenshire
produce.
Start the big day with a buzzing
Buck’s Fizz breakfast followed by a
bracing stroll around our elegant
grounds, or relax and enjoy opening
your gifts. Tuck into one of our
three Christmas Day dining options,
served with all the trimmings, more
than a few surprises and plenty of
festive cheer. Playfulness takes over
in the evening for a light and lighthearted buffet dinner – with fun
games and a festive quiz to follow.
After the excitement of Christmas
Day, unwind with a leisurely
Scottish breakfast. If you’re staying
with us for the night of the 26th,
then take your seat with us at
the pantomime: Peter Pan at His
Majesty’s Theatre, with transport
provided by the hotel, before
enjoying a light dinner on return.
Take your time over your last
Ardoe House breakfast before
we bid you a fond farewell and
wish you a safe journey.
CHRISTMAS
PACKAGE PRICES
TWO-NIGHT STAY PACKAGE
£270.00 per adult, £90.00 per child
(£20.00 per person supplement to
attend the gourmet lunch)
Arrival: 24th or 25th December
THREE-NIGHT STAY PACKAGE
£370.00 per adult, £120.00 per child
(£20.00 per person supplement to
attend the gourmet lunch)
Arrival: 24th or 25th December
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HOGMANAY
ARDOE’S BIG
HOGMANAY BASH
In the Ballroom
A real party to remember. Enjoy an arrival
cocktail reception followed by fabulous dinner
with entertainment from international party
band the Bogus Brothers followed by music till
2am. Break from the dance floor at midnight to
enjoy our piper and fireworks to bring in the bells
and enjoy hot snacks in the early hours.
£89.00 per person
(over-12s only)
SMART DRESS • CARRIAGES: 2AM
HOGMANAY GALA DINNER
In the Ogston Suite
A traditional Hogmanay to remember set in
the beautiful surroundings of the Ogston Suite.
You will be welcomed by a pipe band at our
Champagne and canapé reception, followed by
Chef’s mouth-watering six-course gourmet
tasting menu with wine to complement each
course accompanied by live entertainment.
The Reel McCoy will entertain you into the wee
hours with a superb ceilidh. To see in the bells,
the pipe band will join you on the front lawn to
play in the New Year as our spectacular firework
display lights up the sky. Enjoy a selection of hot
drinks and snacks in the early hours.
£159.00 per person
(over-18s only)
BLACK TIE • CARRIAGES: 2AM
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FAMILY
HOGMANAY DINNER
Blairs Restaurant
An evening for the whole family served in the
informal setting of our Blairs Restaurant – join
us for a Hogmanay to remember!
Enjoy an arrival glass of fizz with a fruity cocktail
for the kids, dine from our delicious buffet
menu complete with young diners’ selection,
and enjoy our naughty but nice sweetie table. To
follow there’ll be entertainment for the young
and young-at-heart, our resident disco and a
fantastic firework extravaganza.
£85.00 per adult
£45.00 per child (2-12 years)
£12.00 under-2s
SMART DRESS • CARRIAGES: 12.30AM
HOGMANAY RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE
STAY AT ARDOE HOUSE THIS HOGMANAY
THURSDAY 31ST DECEMBER
FRIDAY 1ST JANUARY
SATURDAY 2ND JANUARY
Come in from the cold and enjoy
warming drinks and a selection of
Chef’s home-bakes. In the evening,
pick a party: Ardoe’s Big Hogmanay
Bash, our Hogmanay Gala Dinner or
perhaps our Family Hogmanay Dinner
in Blairs Restaurant. Each has fantastic
entertainment to bring in the New Year
including a generous serving of bangs,
flashes and crashes at our firework
extravaganza at midnight.
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before
delighting in a cookery demonstration
from our Head Chef or perhaps
wine tasting with our expert bar
team. Throughout the afternoon,
entertainment is provided including a
Segway course, children’s fun room and
festive movies, along with full access to
our leisure club. In the evening join us
for a delicious dinner accompanied by
live music.
Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast before
we bid you a fond farewell and wish you
a safe onward journey and all the best
for 2016.
TWO-NIGHT STAY
PACKAGE
£305.00 per adult, £75.00 per child
(£70.00 per person supplement to
attend Gala Ball)
Arrival: 31st December
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ALL THE MAGIC OF
CHRISTMAS AT MERCURE
For more information on our festive events
and offers please contact us on:
01224 860600
[email protected]
mercure.com/festive
ardoehouse.com
FUTURE EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO:
Nov and Dec 2015, Jan and Feb 2016 Winter weddings
(Please enquire about our fantastic winter wedding offer!)
Sunday 14th February St Valentine’s Day
Sunday 6th March Mother’s Day
Friday 25th March to Monday 28th March Easter weekend
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South Deeside Road,
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