Long Island Exchange (Hotel)
If you're planning to spend the festive season away from home, where better to enjoy traditional celebrations than in a traditional English inn?
Our hotels are located in the most beautiful parts of the country and there are over 50 fascinating and atmospheric properties to choose from. Treat yourself to the perfect English Christmas - with all the trimmings - courtesy of Old English Inns.
Then why not come back and sample another of our inns to see in the New Year?
Raise a glass to 2012 and then stay the night in the comfort of Old English Inns.
The Long Island Hotel Rickmansworth near Watford is located opposite Rickmansworth Railway Station a direct route into Central London with easy access from M25 junction 18. Only minutes away from Watford, Coxley Green, Maple Cross, Denham Moor Park and Chorleywood. The Long Island hotel is a modern, lodge-style hotel makes the perfect accommodation base with easy access to central London, Wembley, Heathrow. A lively location with all-day dining options and a busy bar that offers a big-screen television, showing all major sporting events, and a late night bar with live DJ on Friday and Saturday evenings for parties and events of all sizes.
Festive packages
Three nights Christmas Breaks
Christmas Eve
Arrive any time after 2pm for a very warm welcome, and settle into your comfortable en-suite bedroom. Unpack, relax and take a leisurely walk if the weather allows - or have a drive around the immediate area.
A candlelit two-course dinner will be served in the restaurant between 6pm and 9pm.
Midnight Mass - local details are available at reception for guests wishing to attend.
Christmas Day
Start the day with our delicious home-cooked breakfast: fresh fruit, cereals, croissants or Danish pastries, followed by a full traditional English breakfast.
During the morning there will be plenty of time to relax and unwrap your presents before we serve your Christmas lunch from 12 noon!
In the evening our Chef will prepare a tempting buffet, served in the restaurant between 6pm and 9pm.
Boxing Day
A hearty breakfast will be served to prepare you for your journey home. Why not extend your stay with us and enjoy a delicious Boxing Day lunch before you go - or even join us for an extra night?
Our three-night packages include all of the above, plus lunch, dinner and overnight accommodation on Boxing Day with a full English breakfast on 27th December.
Two nights Christmas Breaks
Christmas Eve
Arrive any time after 2pm for a very warm welcome, and settle into your comfortable en-suite bedroom. Unpack, relax and take a leisurely walk if the weather allows - or have a drive around the immediate area.
A candlelit two-course dinner will be served in the restaurant between 6pm and 9pm.
Midnight Mass - local details are available at reception for guests wishing to attend.
Christmas Day
Start the day with our delicious home-cooked breakfast: fresh fruit, cereals, croissants or Danish pastries, followed by a full traditional English breakfast.
During the morning there will be plenty of time to relax and unwrap your presents before we serve your Christmas lunch from 12 noon!
In the evening our Chef will prepare a tempting buffet, served in the restaurant between 6pm and 9pm.
Boxing Day
A hearty breakfast will be served to prepare you for your journey home. Why not extend your stay with us and enjoy a delicious Boxing Day lunch before you go - or even join us for an extra night?
Our three-night packages include all of the above, plus lunch, dinner and overnight accommodation on Boxing Day with a full English breakfast on 27th December.
Christmas Day Lunch
STARTERS
Broccoli & Wensleydale soup (v)
with multi-grain bread & butter
Loch Fyne® smoked Scottish salmon & king prawns (†)
with horseradish mayonnaise, salad garnish, multi-grain bread & butter
Smooth duck liver & apricot terrine
with thick-cut toast, caramelised red onion chutney & butter
Mushroom & artichoke open Wellington (v)
with roasted tomato & smoked garlic chutney
MAIN COURSES
All mains served with British root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, dauphinoise & crispy roasted potatoes
Hand-carved British roast turkey breast & honey-roast ham
with all the trimmings & cranberry gravy
Angus fillet steak
with a smoked bacon, mushroom & ruby port sauce*
Grilled sea bass fillets (†)
with roasted cherry tomatoes
Pan-seared Barbary duck breast
with a sage & honey jus
Roasted red pepper & red onion tart (v)
with a Cheddar cheese sauce in puff pastry
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding (v)
with brandy sauce*
Trio of mini Belgian chocolate desserts
with chocolate sauce
Irish cream chocolate truffle torte*
with chocolate sauce & double cream
Oven-baked fruit crumble (v)
with rich, dairy custard
CHEESE SELECTION
Taw Valley extra mature ‘Tickler’ Cheddar, Shropshire Blue & Wensleydale
with grapes, celery, caramelised red onion chutney & crackers (v)
COFFEE & MINCE PIES
Boxing Day Lunch
STARTERS
Seasonal soup of the day (v)
with multi-grain bread & butter
Chicken liver, Madeira & oven-roasted mushroom pâté*
with thick-cut toast, caramelised red onion chutney & butter
Red onion tarte tatin & goat’s cheese (v)
with roasted cherry tomatoes & balsamic glaze
Fisherman’s sharing board (†) for 2 people
Home-made Bradan Rost salmon pâté with cucumber & sliced ciabatta;
tail-on tempura battered king prawns with red pepper & chilli sauce;
& sliced Loch Fyne® smoked Scottish salmon with watercress.
Accompanied by lemon, multi-grain bread & butter
MAIN COURSES
Prime 8oz rump steak
with chips, whole onion rings, watercress, grilled plum tomato,
field mushroom & a Portobello mushroom & Colman’s Diane sauce
Farm-assured ‘smothered’ chicken breast
with grilled bacon, goat’s cheese & a tomato Provençal sauce,
topped with watercress, served with chips & salad garnish
Oven-baked salmon tail fillet (†)
with buttered baby potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a tomato concassé & dill butter sauce
Mediterranean vegetable Wellington (v)
with dauphinoise potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a tomato Provençal sauce
House deli board
Hand-carved honey-roast ham with watercress, sliced roast chicken breast & baby spinach,
with a wedge of Shropshire Blue cheese on rocket. Accompanied by chunky piccalilli,
caramelised red onion chutney, cherry tomatoes, multi-grain bread & butter
DESSERTS
Mascarpone & Madagascan vanilla cheesecake (v)
with blueberry compote & double cream
Luxury chocolate tart (v)
with chocolate sauce & double cream
Kentish Bramley apple pie (v)
served warm with dairy custard
Cheese selection (v)
Taw Valley extra mature ‘Tickler’ Cheddar, Shropshire Blue & Wensleydale
with grapes, celery, caramelised red onion chutney & crackers
Christmas Parties
STARTERS
Tomato & Jersey cream soup (v)
with multi-grain bread & butter
Brie & cranberry filo parcels (v)
with cranberry sauce dip & salad garnish
King prawn cocktail (†)
with multi-grain bread & butter
Chicken liver, Madeira & oven-roasted mushroom pâté*
with thick-cut toast, caramelised red onion chutney & butter
MAIN COURSES
All mains served with British root vegetables, Brussels sprouts & crispy roasted potatoes
Hand-carved British roast turkey breast
with all the trimmings
Slow-cooked beef in a Tuscan red wine sauce*
with chestnut mushrooms, balsamic roasted onions, garlic & thyme
Oven-baked salmon tail fillet (†)
with a tomato concassé & dill butter sauce
Chestnut & mushroom roast (v)
with a cranberry & cashew nut topping
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding (v)
with brandy sauce*
Cream profiteroles (v)
with chocolate sauce & double cream
Mascarpone & Madagascan vanilla cheesecake (v)
with a spiced mandarin & red berry sauce & double cream
Luxury chocolate tart (v)
with chocolate sauce & double cream
New Year Breaks
30th and 31st December or 31st December and
1st January
- Overnight accommodation in a comfortable twin or double standard room for two nights, including full traditional English breakfast
- A tempting buffet* or delicious three-course dinner* on New Year's Eve
- A band or disco (details differ by location)
- A glass of bubbly at midnight to see in the New Year
- A delicious two-course dinner*
*May vary according to location.
Bed and Breakfast only
EXTEND YOUR STAY
From just £19.95 per person per night, including breakfast
Why not arrive early before the Christmas rush, or extend your stay with us after Christmas or New Year? You might even be visiting friends or family in the area - just give us a call!
(Available from 23rd December 2011 to 4th January 2012 excluding 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December 2011 and 1st January 2012)
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| Location: | Long Island 2 Victoria Close Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4EQ  |
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| Contact Name: | Long Island Exchange |
| Telephone: | 01923 779466 |
| Number of Rooms: | 50 |
| Capacity: | 1-4 persons per Room |
| Pets Allowed: | Guide Dogs only |
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