Christmas is set to return this year with renewed energy. Festive parties will be bigger, Christmas lights will be brighter, and the UK’s best hotels are pulling out all the stops to make this Christmas a truly magical experience. Picture grand country houses with their own ice rinks, designer Christmas trees in glamorous settings, and all the twinkling lights and cozy fireplace cliches you could imagine. Highlights include appearances by Father Christmas, carols by candlelight, lavish black-tie suppers, and, of course, traditional lunches with all the trimmings and none of the washing up. For the ultimate festive getaways, here are some of the best hotels for Christmas in the UK.