Fantastic January Offers at a Family Friendly Restaurant in Chertsey

When you wish to get over the January blues and go out for a great meal  at value for money prices then the family friendly Boat House Restaurant fits the bill. No matter the type of celebration, this value for money restaurant is ideally located and suited to all your guests. And throughout January we have some amazing dining offers to make it even more worth your while going out for a meal on a special occasion or just for relaxation.

Why not save yourself the time and hassle of planning those special events at home and opt for making reservations at the family friendly Boat House restaurant in Chertsey. There are more advantages to hosting your special occasions or that lunch  away from home.

There are always plenty of special occasions in every family throughout the year. Birthdays, in particular, are ideally suited for celebrating at the family friendly Boat House restaurant. Chertsey is the ideal, central location where all your guests will enjoy showing up.

All the Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Celebrate at Home

We don’t have to tell you that hosting a special occasion in your home requires a lot of work both setting up and cleaning up. But have you considered all these additional reasons why you might want to host all your special occasion at the family friendly Boat House restaurant, in Chertsey?

•    Accommodate larger guest lists
•    Centrally located
•    Easy for everyone to find
•    Handicapped accessible dining
•    Special menus for very young guests
•    Fantastic January savings
•    Time saving – one call does it all!

Are there advantages to hosting your family’s special occasions and events at home this January? None that we can think of!

That’s especially because each week this January we are offering some great deals:-

1.    50% off your food bill between 2nd and 8th January 2013
2.    30% off your food bill between 9th and 15th January 2013
3.    20% off your food bill between 16th and 22nd January 2013
All you need to do is go onto the value for money Boat House restaurant web site, by clicking here, download the relevant voucher and reserve your table. It’s as easy as that.

So whether it’s a special occasion, a light lunch, a romantic night out or even breakfast, make January that special month to treat yourselves, loved ones or friends. Remember each voucher is for food only and there are some other conditions printed on the voucher. But in addition to the family friendly Boat House Restaurant in Chertsey your voucher can ALSO be used at our sister restaurants the quality Park Café & Bar in Teddington and the value for money Blue River Café in Maidenhead.

So when you wish to make any event a special occasion the family friendly Boat House restaurant, in Chertsey offers everything you are seeking: a great location and delicious food for all your guests. So what are you waiting for, make your reservations by phoning 01932 565644 now!

Old Christmas Traditions from the value for money Bridge Hotel Chertsey

There are lots of modern day Christmas traditions - the tree, stockings, mistletoe, etc. However, there are several Christmas traditions that died out with time. So let’s look at the origin of Christmas and a couple of Victorian traditions that are no more.

The History of 25th December as Christmas Day

Until the time of Julius Caesar the Roman year was organised round the phases of the moon. For many reasons this was hopelessly inaccurate so, on the advice of his astronomers, Julius instituted a calendar centred round the sun. It was decreed that one year was to consist of three hundred and sixty-five and a quarter days, divided into twelve months; the month of Quirinus was renamed 'July' to commemorate the Julian reform. Unfortunately, despite the introduction of leap years, the Julian calendar overestimated the length of the year by eleven minutes fifteen seconds, which comes to one day every in hundred and twenty-eight years. By the sixteenth century the calendar was ten days out. In 1582 reforms instituted by Pope Gregory XIII lopped the eleven minutes fifteen seconds off the length of a year and deleted the spare ten days.

Protestant Europe was not going to be told what day it was by the Pope, so it kept to the old Julian calendar. This meant that Chertsey was a full ten days ahead of Paris.  By the time England came round to adopting the Gregorian calendar, in the middle of the eighteenth century, England was eleven days ahead of the Continent.

A Calendar Act was passed in 1751 which stated that in order to bring England into line, the day following the 2nd of September 1752 was to be called the 14th, rather than the 3rd of September. Unfortunately, many people were not able to understand this simple manoeuvre and thought that the government had stolen eleven days of their lives. In some parts there were riots and shouts of 'give us back our eleven days!'

Before the calendar was reformed, England celebrated Christmas on the equivalent of the 6th January by our modern, Gregorian reckoning. That is why in some parts of Great Britain people still call the 6th of January, Old Christmas Day.

This new Gregorian calendar was adopted throughout Catholic Europe and is still in use today. So now, thank goodness, we don’t need to worry about the when Christmas Day is so you and your family can enjoy a fabulous 3 course Christmas Day lunch including a glass of mulled wine and a present for the kids in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant at the value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey for just £58 per adult and £29 for children aged 5 to 12 years old.

Christmas Traditions in Victorian Times

1. An old Victorian tradition was to hide a glass pickle in the Christmas tree the night before Christmas. Whoever found the pickle would either get a special gift or get to open the first gift. The story behind this tradition goes back to medieval times. A horrible innkeeper stuffed two kids into a pickle barrel. St. Nicholas happened to stroll by the inn later on and heard of the kids' dilemma. He tapped the barrel with his staff and freed the kids, who ran home for Christmas dinner. Now the family friendly Boat House Restaurant has only very friendly innkeepers so this won’t happen to you when you and your family join us for Christmas Day lunch in the value for money Boat House Restaurant.
2. Humble (or 'umble) pie was made from the inner organs of a deer. That's the heart, liver, brains and all that good stuff. Lords and Ladies ate the best part of the deer while servants took what was left over and put it into a pie and baked it. This is probably where the phrase, "go eat humble pie" came from. By the 17th century almost everyone had humble pie at Christmas time, at least until the government outlawed it.

Well you won’t be eating that for Christmas Day lunch  at the family friendly Boat House Restaurant.  So let mum have a day off and join us at the Bridge Hotel for a great Christmas Day experience and let mum enjoy herself and not have to prepare, cook, serve, wash up and clear up.  To make your booking just call us on 01932 565644 now, before we are full.

The origins of Boxing Day from the family friendly Boat House Restaurant Chertsey

If you're looking for something that explains the origins of Boxing Day, well, you're not going to find it here. The day-after-Christmas holiday is celebrated by most countries in the Commonwealth, but none of them are really sure what they're celebrating, when it started or why. Let alone the history of the Hunter’s Delight the Boxing Day favourite food, supposedly eaten by the ‘Hunt’ and brought back to life by the value for money Boat House Restaurant in Chertsey

The best clue to Boxing Day's origins can be found in the song "Good King Wenceslas." According to the Christmas carol, Wenceslas, who was Duke of Bohemia in the early 10th century, was surveying his land on St. Stephen's Day, Dec. 26th,  when he saw a poor man gathering wood in the middle of a snowstorm. Moved, the King gathered up surplus food and wine and carried them through the blizzard to the peasant's door. The alms-giving tradition has always been closely associated with the Christmas season but King Wenceslas' good deed came the day after Christmas, when the English poor received most of their charity.

King Wenceslas didn't start Boxing Day, but the Church of England might have. During Advent, Anglican parishes displayed a box into which churchgoers put their monetary donations. On the day after Christmas, the boxes were broken open and their contents distributed among the poor, thus giving rise to the term Boxing Day. Well possibly again.

But wait: there's another possible story about the holiday's origin. The day after Christmas was also the traditional day on which the aristocracy distributed presents (boxes) to servants and employees. The servants returned home, opened their boxes and had a second Christmas on what became known as Boxing Day.

So which version is correct? Well, both. Or neither. No one, it seems, is really sure. Both the church boxes and the servant presents definitely existed, although historians disagree on which practice inspired the holiday. But Boxing Day's origins aren't especially important to modern-day Britain. Today's Boxing Day festivities have very little to do with charity. Instead, they revolve around food (hence the Hunter’s Delight the seasonal special of the value for money Boat House Restaurant in Chertsey), football visits from friends, food and drinking at the local hostelry.

The annual Boxing Day fox hunts — which have been held all over the English countryside for hundreds of years gave rise to the Hunter’s Delight that is the centrepiece of the Boxing Day menu at the family friendly Boat House Restaurant located in the value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey. At only £12.95 this dish made up of Sliced Roast Beef Sliced Roast Turkey, Bubble & Squeak, Salad & Pickles was a favourite of hunts throughout the land, or so the story goes. But that’s not all that will be on the value for money Boxing Day menu at the family friendly Boat House Restaurant.  There will be other specials beside the great value for money normal menu items.
 
So whether it’s an afternoon watching the footie or of course, shopping at the Winter Sales, Boxing Day has evolved from a charitable day to an extended Christmas afternoon. It's a holiday with presents that have already been opened and a dinner that has been eaten. It's a holiday best spent lounging around in brightly coloured sweaters, wondering, lazily and lethargically, what to do next.

So don’t worry about the preparation, clearing up and washing up join us at the family friendly Boat House Restaurant in the value for money Bridge Hotel Chertsey for a relaxing time.  Just call us on 01932 565644 to book your table.

A Present for a loved one this Christmas from the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey

Gift vouchers are a very popular gift when you do not know what to buy someone as a present. There are not many restrictions for using our gift vouchers  as not only can they be used to buy food  and drink in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant or a stay in one of the many different room types in the value for money Bridge Hotel  in Chertsey. However, they cannot be exchanged for cash.

If you plan to buy Bridge Hotel gift vouchers as a present check our terms and conditions for the restrictions on its use. In particular, you’ll see they are valid for nine months from date of purchase. If you are buying the gift vouchers well in advance of when you think your loved ones will use them ask us to start them from a time in the future.

So if you are not sure what the other person likes for a gift this Christmas, think about buying a gift voucher from the value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey and let your loved ones choose from a meal in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant or a stay in one of our comfortable rooms with all the amenities you’ll need including FREE WiFi. Sometimes it is easier to give gift vouchers rather than cash because you know that the other person will actually buy something for themselves and not just day to day living.

While appreciated, gift vouchers received as presents can be too easy to forget about - they are often tidied away and retrieved months later - often only to find that the expiry date has passed and they are no longer valid. But that won’t happen with a gift voucher from the value for money Bridge Hotel  because our offers  are too good to miss.

They come in £5, £10 or £20 denominations and are great value for money whether you have lunch or dinner in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant overlooking the Thames in Chertsey or an overnight or short break stay in one of our rooms.  Chertsey and the surrounding area is great for a break or as it is so near yet far away from London you could pop into the centre for some shopping or a visit to the theatre before the easy journey back to the hotel.

The value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey’ gift vouchers are a great option if you are stuck for ideas for your nearest and dearest. To find out more click here and then to purchase call us on 01932 565644.

The Value For Money Bridge Hotel In Chertsey

The Bridge Hotel is a value for money hotel in Chertsey , which is near to London and very close to Heathrow airport.

There is a great deal of difference between looking for cheap hotels in Chertsey and looking for value for money hotels in Chertsey. Both might be the same price, but value for money is what most people are really looking for. And the Bridge Hotel is one that certainly offers that!

Why Would You Choose Bridge Hotel in Chertsey?
Chertsey is on the edge of the lovely county of Surrey. Is located right on the River Thames and is part of the Greater London Urban area. It's very easy to get to as it's close to junction 25 of the M25, London's 150 mile orbital motorway.

As part of the London commuter belt, Chertsey railway station is a stop on the Waterloo to Reading line, so the city centre of London is just a short journey away.

For those looking for a long walk or an enjoyable cycle in the area, the Thames Path National Trail is located just the other side of Chertsey Bridge across the Thames.

And if you decide to stay at the value for money Bridge Hotel you’ll have a great stay – comfortable rooms, variety of rooms, the great value for money Boat House Restaurant, FREE WiFi  – the list goes on and on at some great prices too.

Are You Visiting London's Heathrow Airport?

The value for money Bridge Hotel is located just a few miles south of one of the world's busiest airports, but far enough away so you are not troubled by loud aircraft or vast amounts of traffic.

Many people search for value for money hotels in Chertsey, when they are looking to fly out of Heathrow. This means you don't have to stay at expensive hotels at the airport to take advantage of a value for money hotel.

You might be visiting Heathrow as your stop-off point to find a wonderful mixture of culture and entertainment in the city of London, while staying a few miles outside, so you don't have to clash with the millions of workers who make their way in and out of the city each day.

If you're visiting the area for a business meeting, the value for money Bridge Hotel can offer you a range of business facilities depending upon whether you have a meeting for half a dozen salespeople or a public relations exercise to show off your new products.

If people are flying in from different parts of the world to London's Heathrow airport, then the value for money Bridge Hotel  can look attractive to people looking for relaxation  away from the very busy airport hotels. This helps businesses being able to budget during times of recession while still offering flexible and comfortable hotels for visitors.

Check out our website, here, to catch up with the latest offers that make the Bridge Hotel such value for money, then call us to make your reservation on +44 1932 565644.

Enjoy a Festive Break this New Year in the Bridge Hotel Chertsey

Looking for a near-to-London festive season, value for money New Year’s break? The value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey is a great central location for your great value for money New Year’s Eve and festive break this holiday season.

Great Location

Chertsey is just a half hour away from Central London; that’s an easy hop by train or car right into London.  It’s about the same distance away from the major London airports too, so it can be a great spot to stay if you’re flying in for the holidays or flying out directly after.

As Chertsey is centrally located means that you can get to stay over New Year at the great value for money Bridge Hotel, with their special New Year’s Eve package from just £99 per person, sharing a double room with extra nights at just £50 per room, including breakfast.  Staying outside of the city means that you don’t have to pay the higher London rates, but you are close enough to take advantage of all that London has to offer like a night at the theatre, or a day of shopping.

Holiday Stays

The Bridge Hotel has special promotions for New Year’s Eve and festive breaks, including their fantastic value for money New Year’s Eve Gala  Evening in the Boat House Restaurant, so be sure to ask about them.  Saving money gives you a great reason to take a few days away from home to unwind after the stress and the busy Christmas period.  With the money you save, you could extend your stay even longer allowing you to get to London for the holiday sales or trip to a theatre. 

The Bridge Hotel will be decorated for the holidays, so you’ll be able to enjoy the festive ambiance that surrounds you while you relax.  Hotels often provide extra special care to guests staying over the holidays.

Chertsey’s location means that you can enjoy the outdoors as well.  Work off some of your holiday indulgences by taking a hike along the Thames, or a more leisurely stroll across the famous Chertsey Bridge. 

New Year’s Eve

Why not stay at the value for money Bridge Hotel  for New Year’s Eve?  It makes a great starting point for your forays into the city to celebrate, or you can enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing in the Boat House restaurant at the great value for money Bridge Hotel until 1am.  Knowing that your room is close by means that you won’t have to worry about how you are going to get home.  You’ll be able to go from party mode to sleep without a worry.

When you are ready to book your New Year’s Eve and festive break for this Christmas season, remember that for a value for money hotel, the Bridge Hotel Chertsey is a great place to be!  If you’re taking this advice, try to book early to avoid disappointment by ringing us on 01932 565644.

Take the Family for a Great Christmas Day Lunch

The holiday season is a busy time for everyone in the Chertsey area, especially if you have to travel to see family or friends out of town.   Whether you have guests coming to visit you, or you are heading to the London area to visit family and friends, the family friendly Bridge Hotel  in Chertsey is a great choice for accommodation and the value for money Boat House Restaurant is a great place to eat, too.

Close to Central London

The value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey is always a great choice when staying near London, whether you’re travelling for business or leisure year-round.  All the reasons that you’d choose Chertsey in the summer months, including the easy commute into Central London by car, train, or tube, are the same reasons you’ll want to stay in Chertsey over the Christmas and New Year holidays.  There is so much to see and do in the area, that you’ll appreciate the well-appointed rooms and the opportunity to put your feet up and relax.  You’ll be able to get in and out of the City easily and enjoy the quieter pace of Chertsey, far enough out of the mayhem, to make it a relaxing place to stay. 

Relaxing Holidays

You may not have thought about it, but you can bring the whole family to the Bridge Hotel  as it’s serving Christmas day lunch  in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant. Why not book Christmas Day lunch there instead of slaving over it yourself?  The family friendly Boat House Restaurant will be decorated festively for the holidays and it’s sure to help to put you in a celebratory mood.  Your 3 course Christmas Day lunch  in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant won’t break the bank at just £58 with children between 5 and 12 years old only £29.  It will start off with a glass of lovely mulled wine and you can chat with your friends and family while the kids open their gift from Santa.  Then you’ll enjoy a traditional Christmas menu.  Finish up with coffee and mince pies, if you like. View the menu for all the meals on offer over the Christmas and New Year period by downloading the brochure here and you’ll probably see some great traditional Christmas fayre. By booking with the value for money, family friendly Bridge Hotel, everything will be taken care of for you and you won’t have to worry about meal preparation, serving, or clean up.  Just enjoy Christmas lunch with your friends and family!

Having Christmas Day lunch at the value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey could be a terrific way to make sure that no one feels snubbed because they weren’t asked to host your family meal, or because they were.  No one needs to worry about getting making and transporting their signature dishes to a central location, and you won’t have to find creative ways to avoid eating those odd dishes that your favourite aunt always makes.  Make your holidays more relaxing by eating out for your holiday meal. Call us now for availability on 01932 565644

So why not start a new family tradition by having your family holiday meal in such a festive location?  Give the value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey a try for this year’s festive meal.

 

The Bridge Hotel Chertsey value for money November Offer

This November if you’re looking for a comfortable, great value for money accommodation with a quality riverside restaurant in Chertsey, Surrey for an autumn weekend break, then if you come to the value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey, you've come to the right place.

The great value Bridge Hotel Chertsey has a lot to offer. Why not take a stroll to the Boat House Bar & Restaurant or riverside terrace, and enjoy a delicious meal  or a drink. Then settle down to enjoy the ambiance and views of the river Thames not forgetting the historic 18th century white stone Chertsey Bridge and the green fields beyond.

There are so many attractions nearby and on a weekend break over a Friday or Saturday night there is so little time to take them all in.

The value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey has 51 en-suite bedrooms, some with river views, FREE Wi-Fi and parking and of course the value for money Boat House Restaurant recently refurbished.

This November we have a really special offer for that autumn weekend break.  We call it the “Cut Price Winter Warmer Weekend Getaway” . It’s especially for couples who want a break to visit friends and relations in the area, or do some Christmas shopping in both the large towns and specialist shops in smaller towns or villages nearby or just chill out after working so hard since your summer holiday. And it’s great value for money at only £29.50 per person and includes:-

•    Overnight Accommodation in a Standard Double or Twin Room
•    Full English Breakfast
•    Complimentary parking
•    Complimentary WI-FI
•    Executive room upgrade is available for an additional £10

If you stay over a Saturday night you can also add on our amazing “Lazy Sunday Offer” to your package.  It includes an extended late check out up to 6pm on the Sunday, plus a delicious Sunday Roast in the great value for money Boat House Restaurant  all for just £30 per couple.

Or why not make the most of your weekend and stay  the Sunday night as well for only an additional £30 per couple.

So why not make this November one to remember but rush the great value for money Bridge Hotel  Chertsey’s “Cut Price Winter Warmer Getaway” offer is only available on weekends in November so it ends on 29th November 2012. To book either or both of these offers call us on 01932 565644 but hurry once the rooms are full there’s no more availability!

Take the Family on a Christmas Break at the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, why not try a family friendly hotel?  The value for money Bridge Hotel Chertsey is a great place to stay for a value for money Christmas and New Year’s breaks to help you and your family relax a bit over this otherwise busy holiday season.

Time to Unwind

The Christmas holidays are supposed to be fun, especially for children, but the stress of getting everything holiday-ready and running around from place to place, trying to cram in all that needs to be done can take its toll on the entire family.  This can make everyone keyed up and stressed out, and leave you all feeling rundown.  This year, think about taking a couple of low-key days to unwind together as a family by having a Christmas and New Year residential break in the family friendly Bridge hotel which has a great selection of value for money rooms to chose from.  Chertsey has many family friendly activities in the area, making it an ideal location to take your family.

Chertsey is a lovely place where you can take some time outdoors to get some fresh air and exercise together as a family.  Enjoy the slower pace of Chertsey by taking a stroll down the Chertsey Bridge, or spending some time in Dumsey Meadow, the only remaining undeveloped water meadow on the River Thames.  Getting outdoors can help you all to relax and get back to yourselves.  It will also give you all a chance to let off some steam from all the pressure and stresses left over from the holidays.

Be Taken Care of For a Change

If you choose to take a few days away in the family friendly Bridge Hotel, Chertsey will give you the opportunity to be taken care of for a change.  After all you’ve done over the holidays; it’s nice to have the opportunity to take a few days off.  And we have some great value for money offers for you.

This Christmas, put your feet up and let us look after you with our 3 day Christmas Package. Arrive at the value for money Bridge Hotel any time after lunch on Christmas Eve and relax as we have it all covered. Enjoy a 3 course dinner in the Boat House Restaurant and then off to bed so Santa can get busy with all the preparations. Start the big day with a light breakfast and sit back and think about that Christmas Feast coming your way later in the day. Then after a great lunch in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant, including a glass of mulled wine and gifts for the kids, why not treat yourself to a drink in our bar area after all it is Christmas.

Then on Boxing Day why not enjoy a Full English Breakfast and await your 3 course lunch. Then why not catch up with friends or take a stroll to work off the excesses of the past 3 days or just sit back and enjoy. Finally wake up after a great night’s sleep, enjoy a Full English Breakfast in the Boat House Restaurant and take some time to depart at your leisure after all what’s the rush.  And the cost won’t break the bank at £195 per person, based on 2 people sharing (£50 single supplement and special rates for the kids sharing your room).

Or what about New Year’s Eve with your partner? Our ultimate value for money New Year’s Eve deal  includes a 4 course Gala Dinner and Live Entertainment in the Boat House Restaurant that sees in 2013 at Midnight then party on through till 1am. On New Year’s Day morning, at your leisure, enjoy  a Full English Breakfast in the Boat House Restaurant before you depart. This great value for money offer is just £99 per person in a Double Room  or only £109 per person in a Premium Room. You can also extend your stay for only £50 Bed & Breakfast per night.  And all these prices are based on 2 people sharing with a £50 single supplement.

What are you waiting for?  Add spending a few days away from home to your to-do list for this holiday season.  You and your family will come back refreshed and ready to start the New Year on the right foot after taking the time to recharge your batteries.  Don’t wait too long to book your residential break, because it’s likely that you won’t be the only one to have such a great idea.  Call us on 01932 565644 for details and to book.

The New Great Value Galleon Privilege Plus Card is Coming

On 1st November Galleon Hotels will be launching their new Privilege Plus Card  available for use at all three value for money, family friendly Galleon Hotels – The Bridge Hotel in Chertsey; The Park Hotel in Teddington and The Thames Riviera Hotel in Maidenhead.

Please note if you are existing Privilege Card holder at any of our three hotels, your old card will no longer be valid from the 31st October so don’t delay apply today.

For all the details of the great offers and discounts the Privilege Plus Card brigs just click here!

Take the Family for a great value Christmas Day Lunch

The Christmas holiday season is a busy time for everyone in the Chertsey area, especially if you have to travel to see family or friends out of town.   Whether you have guests coming to visit you, or you are heading to the London area to visit family and friends, the Bridge Hotel is a great choice for accommodation and the Boat House Restaurant is a great place to eat, too.

Close to Central London

The value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey is always a great choice for your accommodation near London, whether you’re travelling for business or leisure year-round.  All the reasons that you’d choose Chertsey in the summer months, including the easy commute into Central London by car, train, or tube, are the same reasons you’ll want to stay in Chertsey over the festive season.  There is so much to see and do in the area, that you’ll appreciate the well-appointed rooms and the opportunity to put your feet up and relax.  You’ll be able to get in and out of the City easily and enjoy the quieter pace of Chertsey, far enough out of the mayhem, to make it a relaxing place to stay. 

Relaxing Holidays

You may not have thought about it, but you can bring the whole family to a family friendly hotel  that’s serving a great value for money Christmas day lunch. Why not book our family friendly Christmas Day lunch instead of slaving over it yourself?  The Boat House Restaurant will be decorated festively for Christmas and it’s sure to help to put you in a celebratory mood.  Your 3 course lunch at only £58 for the adults, could start off with a lovely mulled wine whilst the kids see Santa to get their present and you chat with your friends and family. Then you will all enjoy a traditional family friendly Christmas menu. Finish up with coffee and mince pies, if you like. Check the menu for the meals on offer and you’ll probably see some great traditional Christmas fare. By booking with the Bridge Hotel, everything will be taken care of for you and you won’t have to worry about meal preparation, serving, or clean up.  Just enjoy Christmas lunch in the family friendly Boat House Restaurant with your friends and family!

Having Christmas Day lunch at the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey could be a terrific way to make sure that no one feels snubbed because they weren’t asked to host your family meal, or because they were.  No one needs to worry about getting making and transporting their signature dishes to a central location, and you won’t have to find creative ways to avoid eating those odd dishes that your favourite aunt always makes.  Make your Christmas more relaxing by eating out for your holiday meal.

However, if Christmas at home is where you’re at, why not let Mum have a rest on Boxing Day and all visit the Boat House Restaurant where our usual menu will be on call along with some festive specials including that old favourite Hunter’s Delight.

Why not start a new family tradition by having your family friendly Christmas Day or Boxing Day lunch in such a festive location?  Give us a call on 01932 565644 for this year’s festive meal  or download the brochure from here.

 

The Bridge Hotel –great value Half Term Break

The family friendly Bridge Hotel in Chertsey offers visitors the wonders and the history of Chertsey Abbey. This child friendly hotel also knows how to construct a great offer for the forthcoming half term holiday that falls over the Halloween period!

When you're looking for a hotel not far from London with easy access to Heathrow airport, you must always consider your children and your family so look what the family friendly Bridge Hotel in Chertsey has to offer, including family rooms.

Although it is important that you can find good education and fun in places to visit with your children and your family when you're staying in child friendly hotels, you can’t take your children away from their games machines unless you can attract their thoughts and creative instincts in search for history. For example, Chertsey Abbey is a wonderful place to take them for a day out on a short break holiday.

So what is the family friendly Bridge Hotel’s great offering this last family break before Christmas is upon us?

Between Friday 26th October and Sunday 4th November you can stay 1 night in a family room  on our Halloween Half Term Offer with your Kids Eating and Staying FREE*. If you stay anytime on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday a family room  is just £79* Or any Monday to Thursday it’s just £89* This offer, perfect for that family break includes:

•    Overnight Accommodation in a Family Room
•    Full English Breakfast
•    Complimentary Parking
•    Complimentary WI-FI
•    Kids Eat Free from our Kids Menu up to the age of 12

*This offer is subject to availability and the prices are per night based on 2 adults & 2 children up to the age of 12 sharing a family room.

Now that’s what we call a great value deal!

The family friendly Bridge Hotel in Chertsey will always try to meet customers’ requests. It is a child friendly hotel. Whether it’s breakfast or lunch or dinner the value for money Boat House Restaurant offers not only great value children’s meals but also a wide range of dishes for adults all at value for money prices.  So for the Halloween half term holiday enjoy a short break by visiting the Bridge Hotel Chertsey.  For more details and availability of offers call us on 01932 565644.

Great Offers from the Boat House Restaurant in Chertsey

Overlooking the banks of the Thames, The Boat House restaurant in Chertsey is very popular.  No matter what time of year you come to visit, dining by the river is typically a pleasure, even in October. And there’s no better place than the recently refurbished value for money Boat House Restaurant.

Chertsey’s Attractions

In Chertsey, you can explore the natural world.  After lunch in our value for money restaurant you can spend the afternoon searching for some nature hideaways that you wouldn’t expect to find so close to London.  Dumsey Meadow is very close to the Chertsey Bridge.  It is the last undeveloped water meadow on the Thames and has been named as a Special Site of Scientific Interest.  As it is undeveloped, you will find plants and animals here that you may not see anywhere else. 

Or if you’re off to the races at Sandown or Kempton Park racecourses then why not have dinner on the way home.

And with Thorpe Park open till 9pm on Sundays why not enjoy a Sunday lunch in our family friendly restaurant before enjoying the rest of the day enjoying the thrills!

Dining by the River

Whatever you’re doing or visiting  The Boat House Restaurant  has great views of the Thames and is a popular destination.  It’s a good idea to make a reservation for dinner earlier in the day so that you won’t be disappointed when it comes time to eat and the Boat House Restaurant has some great Signature dishes for you to try.

And for October we have a great value offer for lunch:-

‘On Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 2pm, if your order lunch with the words “Office Offer” you can have a Panini or baguette with fries AND a soft drink for just £5.99.’

Chersey is known for its scenic views of the Thames, its closeness to London, and the picturesque Chertsey Bridge.  Take in the beauty of nature while you sit back and enjoy the riverside dining in the Boat House Restaurant at The Bridge Hotel Chertsey.  Sharing of a well-prepared meal by the river is a great way to end off your day of exploring the area. To book your table call us on 01932 565644

Why not have a great value short break at the Bridge Hotel this Autumn

Our annual summer holiday is a past memory. But there is no doubt that many of us are looking  to book a short break  this Autumn to see us through to Christmas. We see this as "discretionary spending", and it has an air of extravagance about it at a time when most of us are watching our budgets carefully.

The weekend short break, in the long run up to the festive season, is one of the great pleasures of to look forward to. Visiting cultural attractions, a decent meal and finding somewhere new with an escape from work and leisure routine are becoming an essential to modern living habits. So, plan your trip and choose your destination carefully, there is a lot that can be done to make it a great value break. So read on!

The destination that offers best value depends to a large extent on how much you spend when you get there. Of course, you can save money by eating fast food and buying sandwiches, but hey nowadays hotels offer a great value dinner.

There are some great value offers if you simply check what is available online. Dozens of websites allow you to do this, including Expedia and Lastminute. But the best route that I have found is to go to Google and key in my chosen destination and phone the hotel.

A great value place to visit this Autumn is the Bridge Hotel on the River Thames at Chertsey. For you and your partner on a one night weekend break away from the children it has much to offer. Nearby are Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Painshill Park, Wisley Gardens and Viginia Waters. And we mustn’t forget a walk along the Thames taking in the historic Chertsey Bridge! Afterwards relax for a drink before dinner in the Boat House Restaurant, it’s great value even for dinner.

Our value for money Autumn break offer is called You & Me Time Together  It is just £69 per room on any weekend (Friday – Sunday) until 23rd December 2012. So it’s perfect for that weekend away for you and your partner.

This EXCLUSIVE Bed and Breakfast offer includes:

•    Overnight Accommodation
•    Full English Breakfast For 2
•    Complimentary Parking
•    Complimentary WI-FI
•    Complimentary Tea Or Coffee On Arrival
•    Complimentary Upgrade To Superior Room
•    If available A River View Room

So for a great break that won’t break the bank call The Bridge in Chertsey on 01932 565644 to make that booking and get in quick to get a River View!

Why have a Christmas Party at the value for money Bridge Hotel Chertsey?

In the current economic climate, many company directors and owners may well be questioning the value of staging a Christmas celebration for their staff.

Charles Cotton, an independent expert from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development's expert on staff rewards, says

"As ever, employers need to think about why they are providing a Christmas party in the first place. If it is to recognise the collective contribution of their employees then what are the alternatives and are they more effective?"

If holding a Christmas party is the most effective way of achieving this then employers should be wary about scrapping them in response to the economic downturn because the long-term impact could be damaging on employee engagement and organisational performance.

The Christmas party is one way of reminding staff that they are part of a common endeavour."

And as the campaign Keep Britain Working has reported that more than half the UK's bosses have got worse at motivating their staff since the recession began, this could make the Christmas party even more important this year!

In the end, as with all business decisions, it will be the return on investment that many decision makers will focus on, so here are a few of our thoughts on the value of Christmas Parties and a few ways in which you can help in justifying the budget.

Although the cost may seem high, assuming an Xmas party costs say £40 per guest and the average salary in a company is £40,000, then this only represents 0.1% of the salary bill, if you come to the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey .

Many companies have found that the value in entertaining staff far outweighs the cost in terms of loyalty, networking, motivation, team spirit and enjoy a halo effect of higher productivity after such a Christmas celebration  (Most of the "Top 100 Companies To Work For" survey, carried out by The Sunday Times, invest heavily in staff communication and reward programmes.)

This value can be further enhanced by making sure that you take the opportunity for the MD to address the staff during dinner. This could include some annual recognition awards, which are a great way to celebrate success and encourage increased future personal performance.

To extend this idea further, the great value Bridge Hotel in Chertsey  is ideally suited to staging an afternoon conference or presentation before the party for large groups to increase the business content of the event further. The party itself could then be run all evening with dancing, or converted into a more informal drinks and canapés or bowl food service, ending at say 10pm.

If costs need to be reduced, consider having a full or part pay bar or reducing the price by taking a Monday or Tuesday, where prices are often lower due to reduced demand for these dates.

In the current marketplace, when there may have been recent redundancies and/or pay freezes, a very extravagant Christmas party may well be viewed as inappropriate. We therefore recommend that any company in this position organises their party to deliver a great night without any unnecessary upgrades (ie Champagne, additional live entertainment or pre-dinner canapés).

Remember that as long as you have a beautifully lit and themed venue, great food and a DJ playing your kind of music, you are assured a great night!

So whatever party you have in mind large or small, unique or shared call our Christmas Co-ordinator now on 01932 565644 to ensure you get your party when you want it and how you want it.

Looking for a Family-Friendly Restaurant? Come to the Boat House in Chertsey

Steeped in history, Chertsey is located in Surrey, part of Greater London on the River Thames.  It’s a great place to go out for a meal with your family.  Many families go out of their way to come to the family friendly Boat House restaurant  for a night out.

Waterfront Dining

Being located on the banks the River Thames, the Boat House restaurant has a patio on the waterfront.  When it’s warm, many families enjoy dining by the river.  Kids can keep entertained by all the water traffic coming and going while they eat their dinner.  They’ll love the backdrop that the Thames provides!

After you’ve spent an exciting day out at one of the nearby theme parks like Chessington World of Adventure or Thorpe Park, mums and dads will enjoy the rest they gain by dining al fresco with the kids.  Since the kids are entertained, parents can relax and linger a little longer over their meals and the family-friendly restaurant, The Boat House Restaurant attracts many visitors from far and wide.

Kid-Friendly Meals

When you are out for a meal, the last thing you want to do is row with your kids over what they will or won’t eat.  The family-friendly Boat House Restaurant offers many child-friendly menu options, so you’re sure to find something that your kids will eat.  One less battle in your day can make a huge difference. Their menus also include great value food that parents will enjoy. 

Once you’ve finished your meal, why not wrap up your family evening with a leisurely walk across the Chertsey Bridge?  This local landmark has lots of history behind it.  It spans the Thames and provides a nice view of the River and the surrounding area.  You’ll be able to see the Chertsey Lock.  It’s a nice way to wind down for the evening and the extra fresh air should help the kids to settle down for the night.

Chertsey is a in a nice location, close to Central London and many attractions.  It’s a great place to grab a bite to eat.  The family-friendly Boat House Restaurant is sure to please your entire family.

So call us today on 01932 565644 for our latest offers and to book your table in the Boat House Restaurant before winter sets in.

Choose the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey for Your Next Trip

Choosing the great value for money Bridge Hotel in Chertsey should not be a difficult decision for those wishing to visit the local museum and yet be a short distance from the centre of London.

Chertsey is a wonderful location for business and leisure travellers who wish to stay close to London, but avoid the madness of the city. When it comes to choosing a great value hotel in Chertsey, the Bridge Hotel  provides you with a good stopping point with many people choosing to visit the local museum in the town centre.

The Chertsey Museum

With Chertsey being such a short drive from Junction 11 of the M25, the Bridge Hotel is close to the town centre, which is where the Chertsey Museum is located

This admission free museum will give you full information about the history of the Runnymede area. There is fine art and decorative art on display along with significant demonstrations of social history of the area, including many original documents and photographs.

The museum houses clocks completed by two local makers and the significant Olive Matthews Collection of local dresses and textiles.

Making the Right Hotel Choice

If you are a music fan, you might be tracing the life history of Keith Moon, the drummer with rock band The Who. He lived in Chertsey for over a decade. More recently Vince Clarke of Yazoo, Depeche Mode and Erasure lived in the town where they recorded most of the Erasure songs, close to his home.

If you have planned a walking tour to take in their homes and the Chertsey Museum, location of your hotel will be extremely important. The great value for money Bridge Hotel  is ideally situated so that you can drive, bike or take a taxi to the scene of your choice.

Your decision about which hotel in Chertsey to stay in, might be dictated by the choice of restaurant  located in the hotel. Many people choose a hotel by the quality of the breakfast and the availability of a range of food for the evening meal to cope with vegetarians and carnivores alike. The Bridge Hotel’s newly refurbished restaurant – The Boat House Restaurant ticks all those boxes.

Where you park your car can also dictate which hotel you choose. The Bridge Hotel has FREE on-site parking so you don’t have to think about how you can move your suitcases to and from the hotel and your vehicle.

Whatever your budget, the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey is going to be your best choice. The time of year and the days of week that you travel will affect the price of your hotel room. If you can travel at the less busy times it may be less expensive than you originally expected, and still within a short train journey from London. We have many offers for both business and leisure travellers so check out our web site then phone us for availability on 01932 565644.

A great value short break – why and where?

Most surveys of holidaymakers suggest that, however bad the economy gets, we are loath to give up our annual summer holiday. But there is no doubt that many of us are being much more cautious when it comes to booking a short break. We see that under the category of "discretionary spending", and it has an air of extravagance about it at a time when most of us are watching our budgets carefully.

The short break, especially in England, though, is one of the great pleasures of travel – the escape that combines a dose of culture, a decent meal and the discovery of somewhere new with an escape from routine. And if you plan your trip and choose your destination carefully, there is a lot that can be done to make it more affordable. Here are some strategies for booking a short break without breaking the bank.

Living costs

Which destination is going to offer best value depends to a large extent on how much you spend when you get there. Of course, you can save money by eating pizza and buying sandwiches, but do you really want to when the hotel can offer a great value dinner? It is the combination of the price of your hotel and your travel costs that will make the biggest difference to the overall amount you have to pay for the holiday.

Impulse buys

You can pick your way through cost-of-living data and average hotel prices, but it's sometimes worth being spontaneous: you can find some incredibly good offers if you simply check what is available online. Dozens of websites allow you to do this, including Expedia and Lastminute. But the best route that I have found is to go to Google and key in my chosen destination and phone the hotel.

Why not try the River Thames

A great value place to visit this Autumn is the Bridge Hotel on the River Thames at Chertsey. For you and your partner on a one night weekend break away from the children it has much to offer. Nearby are Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Painshill Park, Wisley Gardens and Viginia Waters. And we mustn’t forget a walk along the Thames taking in the historic Chertsey Bridge! Afterwards relax for a drink before dinner in the Boat House Restaurant, it’s great value even for dinner.

Our value for money Autumn break offer is called You & Me Time Together. It is just £69 per room on any weekend (Friday – Sunday), subject to availability, between 14th September and 23rd December 2012. So it’s perfect for that weekend away for you and your partner.

This EXCLUSIVE Bed and Breakfast offer includes:

•    Overnight Accommodation
•    Full English Breakfast For 2
•    Complimentary Parking
•    Complimentary WI-FI
•    Complimentary Tea Or Coffee On Arrival
•    Complimentary Upgrade To Superior Room
•    If available a River View Room

So for a great break that won’t break the bank call The Bridge in Chertsey on 01932 565644 to make that booking and get in quick to get a River View!

Try a Hotel in Chertsey for Your Next Business Trip

When you are looking for a place to stay in Greater London for your next business trip, give Chertsey a try.  There are many reasons why the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey would be the right choice for your next work trip.

Convenient Location

You can get into Central London by car or train in under an hour from Chertsey.  When you have meetings in town, you won’t be too far away.  It’s also a short drive from Heathrow, so the Bridge Hotel in Chertsey is convenient as a place to stay on your way out of the country or as a stopping place on your way home.  It’s also a nice place to meet clients who are flying in to London.  Since a hotel here is more reasonably priced than a hotel in Central London, you’ll be saving money on your business trip too.  The great value Bridge Hotel in Chertsey could make good business sense.

Business Hotel in Chertsey

To help you to get your work done, the Bridge Hotel offers free wireless Internet access.  With your laptop or your mobile phone, you’ll be able to send and receive e-mails and messages to keep in touch with your office while you’re away and you won’t have to hang out in the lobby waiting to receive a message.

As our rates mostly offer breakfast in the Boat House Restaurant, you’ll be able to start your day off fully fueled for your business meetings.  You can hold dinner meetings in the hotel restaurant as well if you wish. 

Take Some Time to Unwind

When all your meetings have finished for the day, take the time to relax and unwind a bit.  Have a glass of wine in the Boat House Restaurant bar.  A scenic walk near the Thames can be just the ticket to help you to let off some steam and enjoy the fresh air.  Stroll along the Chertsey Bridge, or wander through town a bit to see some of the history that Chertsey has to offer.  Whatever you choose to do, make it a priority to relax before the end of your day.  and then enjoy your sleep time in one of our 51 en-suite bedrooms that include an extra 11 newly built rooms in 2011 containing special Executive Rooms and Junior Suites. 

Business travel doesn’t have to be inconvenient. The great value Bridge Hotel in Chertsey could be a great choice for your next business stay.  Many guests who stay in Chertsey for business welcome the opportunity to come back at a later date to enjoy a leisure trip so that they can take part in all that Chertsey has to offer. Call us on 01932 565644 to get our latest business rates and special offer details.

How to enjoy your Christmas Party in Chertsey

At Christmas time hotels, restaurants and bars in Chertsey are full of companies enjoying their annual Christmas parties. The Christmas party is a great time to celebrate the end of a hard year’s work, to let down your hair a little and to enjoy some fun with those people you spend most of your waking hours with.

But Christmas parties can also spell disaster for those that take the celebrations a little too far. No-one’s suggesting that a Christmas party needs to be a strictly sober affair but urban myths abound of careers in tatters after over-exuberant partying, while employers can find themselves embroiled in legal action and compensation claims.

Here’s the great value Bridge Hotel in Chertsey’s guide to the best way to navigate some of the more common office party pitfalls.

For employees:

Do go the Christmas Party. They’re great for company morale and often a good night out is all that’s needed to turn workmates into real mates. You don’t want to be labelled as a party-pooper – you might not get invited next time. And there’s nothing worse than being left out of all the in-jokes for weeks afterwards.

Don’t be the first or last to leave.

Do act as if your every move is being observed, it may well be!

Don’t get too drunk. Easier said than done when the free fizz is flowing and that guy from accounts gets the tequila shots in. No-one’s suggesting that you be the sober sulk in the corner but if you leave the drunken abandon to a night out with your non-work mates you could be saving yourself from more than just a hangover the next day.

Do show restraint when choosing your party outfit. Obviously you want to ditch the conservative office attire but you also don’t want to find that the IT department have made your photo their new screensaver the next day. Also don’t get into any state of undress. Sure you might want to live a little and ditch the tie but despite how hilarious you might think it is at the time no-one’s going to appreciate a Full Monty-style strip – and you certainly won’t appreciate the photographic evidence the next day.

Don’t gossip or bitch. If you’ve had a few drinks you’ll probably be talking louder than you imagine and are less likely to notice who’s in earshot.

Do resist the urge to flirt. Sure many people meet their partners at work but the Christmas party is rarely the best place to start something serious. And if it isn’t going to be serious, don’t do it! You’re guaranteed to regret it the next day.

For employers:

Do hold a Christmas party. No-one wants to come across as a Scrooge after all. Company morale will be all the better for it and the goodwill should last into the New Year.

Don’t expect your employees in at the regular hour the next day. Better still if the party’s not on a weekend night give them the following morning off.

Do ensure that food and non-alcoholic drinks are alongside the booze at your party. That way you’re at least trying to keep things under control!

Don’t talk shop all night long, everyone needs a break from the work stuff so let them have it.

Do provide transport home for employees such as laying on a bus or doling out cab vouchers.

So now you know the dos and don’ts, you just need to decide where to party. The Boat House Restaurant at the Bridge Hotel is just perfect for Christmas Parties, you just need to decide how many people you want and the style of the event you want to hold. Whether you take over the whole Boat House Restaurant or come to one of our selection of Christmas Party options including Disco Party Nights, Festive Lunches and Dinners, we’ll ensure your Christmas party 2012 is one you’ll be proud to talk about. And for large groups there are special discounts and a Free Accommodation Offer. To find out more fill in the form and download the brochure from here .

Enjoy the Outdoors with Riverside Dining in Chertsey

Located on the banks of the Thames, riverside dining in Chertsey is very popular.  Many people go out of their way to come to Chertsey in the warmer months to be able to sit on the patio and dine al fresco near the water.  No matter what time of year you come to visit, dining by the river is typically a pleasure. And there’s no better place than the recently refurbished Boat House Restaurant.

Back to Nature
In Chertsey, spend some time with the family exploring the natural world.  After lunch in our family friendly restaurant  you and the family can spend the afternoon outdoors, finding some nature hideaways that you wouldn’t expect to find so close to London.  Dumsey Meadow is very close to the Chertsey Bridge.  It is the last undeveloped water meadow on the Thames and has been named as a Special Site of Scientific Interest.  As it is undeveloped, you will find plants and animals here that you may not see anywhere else. 

Enjoy the outdoors by spending time in Dumsey Meadow or walking one of the many trails along the Thames lets you get back to nature without leaving the city.  Seeing the unspoiled Meadow is an opportunity you can enjoy in Chertsey.

Dining by the River
When the kids are away then cap off your day spent outdoors by enjoying an evening of riverside dining in Chertsey.  The Boat House Restaurant has great views of the Thames and are popular destinations, especially in the warmer months.  It’s a good idea to make a reservation for dinner earlier in the day so that you won’t be disappointed when it comes time to eat and the Boat House Restaurant has some great Signature dishes for you to try.

You might think that sitting by the water would be quiet and boring, but that is not the case.  The Thames is always busy with water traffic moving up and down through the Chertsey Lock and there is lots to see while you sit and eat your meal.  It’s a nice chance to let the world go by as you sit back and observe.

Despite the amount of water traffic going by, riverside dining in Chertsey can still be relaxing.  There is something calming about watching boats as the glide past you, travelling to unknown destinations.  Imagine watching the sun set over the water while you are enjoying your company and your meal. 
Chersey is known for its scenic views of the Thames, its proximity to London, and the picturesque Chertsey Bridge.  Take in the beauty of nature while you sit back and enjoy the riverside dining in the Boat House Restaurant at The Bridge Hotel Chertsey.  Partaking of a well-prepared meal by the river is a great way to end off your day of exploring the area.