It’s officially Christmas week — time to eat, explore, relax and get festive. Treat yourself to a special Christmas lunch or seasonal afternoon tea in town, soaking up holiday menus and cosy vibes.
Take a Marylebone staycation to stroll boutique shops, festive markets and local cafés, perfect for that winter city break feel. Don’t forget your festive outfits — we’re all over these sequins for the upcoming week. And after all the indulgence, plan a gentle gut reset. Enjoy a Merry Christmas week until we see you on the other side.
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USE THIS Artah's Complete 10 Day Reset
Artah’s 10-Day Reset programme is a fantastic way to kick off the new year and jump-start your gut health and wellness goals. It combines an easy-to-follow digital nutrition and wellness guide with a 10-day meal plan featuring over 50 recipes and both omnivore and plant-based options to support digestion, energy, metabolism and fat loss. Even though you may be deep in mince pies and mulled wine mode, you may be thinking ahead to cleansing and post-indulgence wellness. The Reset Kit includes a sculpting Gua Sha tool plus targeted supplements — Essential Fibre+, Deep Detox, and a 2-month supply of Essential D3/K2 — to aid gut health, lymphatic drainage, detoxification and regularity, all designed to help you feel renewed and energised. It’s an easy going kick-start at the year’s beginning, but also a framework worth maintaining or revisiting for ongoing wellbeing throughout the months ahead.
STAY HERE The Mandeville Hotel, London
Whether you’re a Londoner looking for a mini staycation or heading in from out of town, a stay at The Mandeville Hotel is the perfect recipe for a quick London getaway that blends chic boutique luxury with unbeatable location. Tucked into the stylish Marylebone Village, this elegant hotel places you just steps from Oxford Street, Bond Street and Selfridges — ideal for fashion-forward shopping and last minute festive gift hunts. From its designer interiors and cosy lounges to the buzzy Reform Social & Grill for cocktails or brunch, The Mandeville feels both timelessly London and deliciously lively. During the holidays, you’re well-positioned to soak up the twinkling lights along Marylebone High Street and beyond, explore Christmas markets or enjoy a West End show, then retreat to comfort and warmth when the day winds down. Plus, post Christmas stays are equally as fun (whether its a romantic trip, a family escape or a girlfriends getaway), to soak in the best of the festive season.
ENJOY FESTIVE LUNCH HERE Aqua Shard
Eat your Christmas turkey while gazing out over the city skyline with Aqua Shard’s festive menu. The restaurant, which sits on the 31st floor of the iconic glass building, offers unrivalled panoramic views of London; even the bathrooms deliver breathtaking vistas. For Christmas, the dining spot has been sprinkled with Neverland fairy dust – a jaw-dropping 20-foot tree is decorated with giant fairy wings and storybook trinkets. You’ll also find two festive menus, starring elevated versions of all the classics – heritage turkey, stuffed with sweet apricot & cranberry, served with pigs in blankets and sprout leaves and traditional, delicious Christmas pudding, served with a warm brandy custard & redcurrants – as well as other comforting dishes, such as succulent venison brushed with juniper and coffee, and creamy spelt folded with wild mushrooms topped with truffle. If you’re yet to feel the Christmas spirit, Aqua Shard’s festive set-up offers plenty of magic and wonder. – Ella Alexander.
GIFT THESE AUGUST&PIERS
With Christmas quickly approaching, luxury last-minute gifting just got easier thanks to award-winning AUGUST&PIERS, whose refined home fragrances make beautiful presents for anyone still ticking off names from their list. Their newly launched Claus scent captures the festive spirit with a seasonal blend of pine needle, leather and warming spices — perfect for filling a home with holiday cheer this December and beyond. Meanwhile, one of the brand’s most beloved classics, Darling, wraps spaces in an enchanting floral-woody aroma of damask rose, violet and cedarwood, offering a timeless scent that elevates interiors well into the new year. Housed in elegant vessels and made with responsibly sourced natural ingredients, these luxe candles and diffusers are effortless gifts that feel thoughtful, indulgent and perfectly suited to the season.
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