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Why a Gift Voucher Is the Most Thoughtful Present This Christmas

2 days ago
2 min read

Every December the same question comes round: what do you buy for the person who has everything, or the one who says they want nothing at all? Our answer is simple. Give them time well spent.

Experiences over things

Most of us have more than enough things. What we never seem to have enough of is time with the people we love, or an afternoon where nobody is checking their phone. A gift voucher from The Riverside House Hotel turns a present into a plan: a reason to put a date in the diary and look forward to it.

Afternoon tea stand with cakes and scones at The Riverside House Hotel

Something for everyone

  • Afternoon Tea Voucher: delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, savoury bites and a tier of cakes, served with a pot of freshly brewed tea. From £21.95 per person, with the option of a glass of chilled Prosecco.

  • A Night Away for Two: a comfortable room in our historic Georgian hotel, with breakfast or dinner as optional extras. A lovely anniversary or birthday present. From £179.95.

  • Money Voucher: choose any amount from £10, to spend on food, drink and stays, across as many visits as they like.

Last-minute? No problem

E-vouchers are emailed straight away and are free to send, so there is still time on Christmas Eve. If you would rather have something to wrap, we will post your voucher in our gift packaging by Royal Mail 1st Class for £5.99, or by Special Delivery or on a specified day for £13.50.

A gift that lasts beyond Christmas

Vouchers are valid for 12 months, so the treat does not have to be squeezed into a busy December. A sunny afternoon tea overlooking the gardens, a spring weekend away, a birthday lunch with friends: they choose when.

Who it is perfect for

  • Parents and grandparents who insist they do not need anything

  • Couples who never get a night off together

  • Friends you keep promising to catch up with

  • Colleagues, teachers and anyone you want to say a proper thank you to

How to buy

See all our vouchers on our Gift Vouchers page, or buy online now. Add a personal message at checkout and choose email or post. Any questions? Call us on 01638 717274 and we will be happy to help.

 
 

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