Christmas, The Hawthorn Way
Celebrate the Season
This festive season marks a very special first at The Hawthorn. Set against the captivating backdrop of Galway Bay, discover a Christmas filled with exceptional dining, luxurious winter stays and beautifully curated celebrations.
Gather around the table for seasonal menus at The Skylark, enjoy festive cocktails and relaxed evenings at The Oystercatcher, or savour an elegant afternoon tea beneath the glasshouse surroundings of The Aviary. For those looking to escape for a little longer, unwind with a luxurious stay and restorative time at The Spa.
Whether you are planning an intimate celebration, a festive gathering with friends or a memorable winter escape, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to make our first Christmas by the Bay truly unforgettable.
SEASONAL STAYS
Stay A Little Longer
WINTER STAYS
Escape to The Hawthorn for a peaceful winter stay.
Wake each morning to a leisurely cooked-to-order breakfast.
Dine by the fire, unwind in the spa or embrace a crisp round of golf.
Spend slow afternoons exploring the landscape or relaxing in a fireside corner. Stay a little longer and enjoy winter in the West at your own pace.
A Christmas Beyond Compare
CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY
Arrive on Christmas Eve for three unforgettable nights by Galway Bay.
Join us for welcome drinks and an elegant Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas Day brings a leisurely breakfast, celebratory lunch and evening nibbles. On St Stephen’s Day, choose between Afternoon Tea or a relaxed lunch. Complete your stay with dinner in The Skylark and breakfast each morning.
A Night to Remember
NEW YEAR BY THE BAY
Begin the New Year with a two-night escape beside Galway Bay. Wake to a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning of your stay. On New Year’s Eve, join us for a welcome drinks reception. Take your seat for an exceptional celebratory dinner. As midnight approaches, raise a glass of bubbles to the year ahead.
FESTIVE EXPERIENCES
Flavours of the Season
FESTIVE DINING
Gather around the fire for memorable dining throughout December.
Discover seasonal ingredients brought to life through live-fire cooking. Expect bold flavours, warm hospitality and a little culinary theatre. Join us for an occasion with friends, family or colleagues.
A Timeless Ritual
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
Take a pause from the Christmas rush in the elegant Aviary.
Enjoy beautifully made pastries, delicate savouries and seasonal surprises.
Every detail brings a little extra magic and ceremony to the table.
Make It an Occasion
CELEBRATIONS BY THE BAY
From intimate dinners to memorable gatherings with colleagues, friends and family, discover beautiful spaces, exceptional dining and effortless hospitality.
Available for groups of 8 to 20 guests from 27th November to 31st December 2026.
THE GIFT OF LUXURY
Some presents are opened. The finest are experienced.
An elegant stay at The Hawthorn b Galway Bay. Afternoon Tea in The Aviary. Time to restore in The Spa. Dinner by the fire in The Skylark or a round on the championship fairways.
Beautifully presented. Entirely their own. Something exceptional to look forward to.
