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December Offers in Wiltshire

Visit Wiltshire this winter and enjoy savings on a variety of accommodation from pretty guesthouses to luxury country house hotels.

Cookery demonstration and wine auction at the Horse and Groom

On Thursday 11th December 2008, join award winning Michelin star chef Rob Clayton at the Horse and Groom Inn, Malmesbury, Wiltshire for a special festive cookery demonstration followed by dinner and a classic wine auction. The evening costs just £19.95 and visitors will learn dishes such as smoked salmon cannelloni with cucumber pickle, marinated and pan roasted venison and sticky toffee pudding. Guests will also be provided with a set of additional recipes on departure. Why not make the most of the evening by adding an overnight stay. Room rates start from just £89.95, which is based on two sharing and includes a full English breakfast. For more information and reservations call 01666 823904 or visit www.horseandgroominn.com

Lantern parade set to light up Salisbury

On Thursday December 18, 2008, the streets of Salisbury will glow with the light of 1,000 lanterns, as the annual Lantern Parade winds its way from the Salisbury Arts Centre to Cathedral Close. The parade starts at 6.30pm and is accompanied by two brass bands and two choirs, bringing Christmas cheer to the historic city of Salisbury. Sarum College, which is located in Cathedral Close and perfect for watching the final moments of the parade and then visiting the Cathedral, is offering accommodation throughout December including the 18th. Prices start from £45 per room for a single room to £105 for a suite, including breakfast. For reservations visit www.sarum.ac.uk or call 01722 424800.

Buy one get one free on local farm reared steaks.

The Old Bear Inn at Staverton, Wiltshire is offering buy one get one free on local farm reared steaks every Tuesday evening between 6.00pm and 9.30pm. Choose from free range beef steaks; T bones, sirloins, fillets, rumps and rib eye steaks served with hand battered, home made onion rings, hand cut chips and cherry vine tomatoes. The Old Bear Inn is a row of converted weaver's cottages dating back to the days when the Cereal Partners (Nestle) factory was a cotton mill. It is a typical stone built inn with low beams, open fires and a sheltered outdoor area on the vine covered patio. For reservations call 01225 782487 or visit www.theoldbear.co.uk local accommodation can be found in neighbouring village Bradford on Avon.

Special festive rates from Salisbury Apartments

If you are visiting friends and relatives in Salisbury this Christmas or are simply looking to stay in a picturesque historic town for the festive season then look no further than Salisbury Apartments. There are four apartments to choose from, each just a short walk from the town centre and complete with fitted kitchens, bathrooms, plus wide screen televisions and DVD/CD players. There is plenty of availability over Christmas with prices starting from as little as £54 per night. Each apartment accommodates two people. For further information and reservations call 01722 340892 or visit www.salisbury-apartments.co.uk

Luxury breaks at The Manor House for just £125 per night

The Manor House is one of Wiltshire's most stunning country house hotels, set within acres of beautiful grounds within the picturesque Cotswold style village of Castle Combe. This winter The Manor House is offering room rates of just £125, including breakfast. This represents a saving on at least £55 on the normal price. The package is available on most dates with a minimum of four weeks notice. For further information and reservations call 01249 782206 or visit www.manorhouse.co.uk.

Christmas availability at Castleton House bed and breakfast

Located in the quiet village of Mere on the Wiltshire/Somerset borders is the lovely Castleton House B&B. The cosy bed and breakfast still has availability over Christmas where prices start from just £60 per room, per night, room only at Christmas - perfect for those visiting relatives in the area - including Bath which is just 20 minutes away by car. For further information and reservations visit www.castletonhouse.com or call 01747 860446.

Three for two at Beeches Farmhouse

Beeches Farmhouse in Bradford-on-Avon is a luxury family run bed and breakfast. Throughout December, January and February (excluding Christmas, New Year and February half-term) the farm house is offering three nights for the price of two on mid-week stays. Prices start from £70 per room, per night, including breakfast. For further information visit www.beeches-farmhouse.co.uk or call 01225 865170.

For general tourism information about Wiltshire and other special offers visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk.