The Ultimate Gift Guide
Stuck on what to buy the person who has absolutely everything? Or maybe you’re just looking for something a little different this year? We’ve got you covered.
From luxury hotel stays and pampering beauty treats to gorgeous gift hampers and vouchers for experiences they’ll actually want to book, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gift ideas to make shopping that little bit easier.
Whether you’re going all out for someone special or just after a little something to show you care, there’s plenty worth adding to your shopping list. And yes, you might end up finding a few things you want for yourself too…
Hotel, Food & Drink gifts
For a festive escape filled with country house charm, Mallory Court Hotel & Spa offers the perfect pre-Christmas treat. Set within ten acres of beautiful grounds in Warwickshire, its Two-Night Festive Escape combines elegant accommodation with seasonal indulgence, including mulled wine on arrival, a festive three-course dinner at Michelin Guide-listed restaurant The Warwick, and a traditional festive afternoon tea. With full English breakfast each morning and time to unwind at Elan Spa, it’s an ideal opportunity to enjoy a little festive luxury, whether exploring the nearby Christmas attractions or simply relaxing ahead of the big day. Available from 1–23 December 2026, stays start from £382.50 per room, per night, based on two people sharing.
Mollie’s Motel & Diner (Oxford, Bristol, Manchester)
For a gift with a touch of retro charm, Mollie’s Motel & Diner offers the perfect treat. Combining stylish stays with laid-back dining and feel-good hospitality, Mollie’s is all about memorable experiences. Choose a Motel gift card for a relaxing getaway or a Diner & Drive Thru gift card for delicious food and good times. With locations in Oxfordshire, Bristol and Manchester, it’s a thoughtful way to spoil someone special, whatever the occasion.
Give the gift of a taste of Cornwall this Christmas with Rick Stein’s festive hampers. The range includes smaller food gifts through to larger hampers designed for Christmas sharing and entertaining, bringing together Rick Stein products, Cornish produce and Jill Stein’s Porthdune collection. Options include the Seafood Lovers Christmas Hamper, featuring Rick Stein’s new book Rick Stein’s Cookery Course alongside dressed crab and other seafood specialities, as well as sweet and savoury selections, Christmas treats, Cornish produce and Porthdune skincare. For those looking for something extra special, the Luxury Hamper is presented in a traditional wicker hamper and filled with a mix of food, drink and homeware for Christmas and entertaining.
Solent Hotel & Spa, Hampshire
Give the gift of relaxation with a voucher for Solent Hotel & Spa. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season, their flexible spa experience packages, such as the soothing Morning or Afternoon Rituals, include tailored treatments, full leisure facility access and delicious dining options. The ‘simple ritual spa experience’ is also valid at any of the Daniel Thwaites spa properties, including Aztec Hotel & Spa, North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Solent Hotel & Spa, Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Cottons Hotel & Spa and lastly Kettering Park Hotel & Spa.
For the Rum Lovers: Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
Rich, elegant, and velvety smooth, Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a premium Venezuelan rum crafted from the finest sugarcane, offering deep notes of toffee, dried fruit, vanilla, and subtle spice. Whether you’re sipping a Diplomatico Orange Cocoa neat by a crackling fire or stirred into a Manhattan it's a deluxe gift that brings warmth and sophistication to your loved ones.
Stockist: The Whisky Exchange or Amazon. RRP: £41.00
For the Kentucky Classic: Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon
Crafted in small batches in the heart of Kentucky, Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon is a masterclass in balance and complexity. With hints of dried fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spice, this award-winning bourbon is the perfect, crowd-pleasing gift for loved ones – think a winter warming Old Fashioned.
Stockist: The Whisky Exchange or Amazon. RRP: £38.00
For the Mediterranean Classic: Gin Mare
Crafted on the Mediterranean coast of Spain: Gin Mare is a distinctive premium gin inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean. Infused with botanicals including Arbequina olives, rosemary, thyme and basil, it delivers a beautifully herbaceous, savoury and aromatic profile. A sophisticated gift for gin lovers, it’s perfect served simply with premium tonic and a sprig of rosemary to create a classic Gin & Tonic.
Stockist: Amazon. RRP: £30.50
Beauty & wellness gifts
If you’re looking to give your skincare routine a little extra TLC, Norse Organics could be one to add to your radar. Designed with acne-prone and sensitive skin in mind, the brand uses natural ingredients to help calm inflammation, soothe breakouts and support a healthier skin barrier, without relying on harsh ingredients that can leave skin feeling irritated. The brand also reports that 80% of participants in its clinical trials saw an improvement in their acne within 60 days, with some results visible from as early as day seven.
Our pick: The Complete Acne Killer System 2.0 (RRP £125), a four-product skincare set designed to help tackle breakouts and give skin some much-needed TLC.
As our skin changes with age, it can sometimes need a little extra love, especially when it comes to dryness, firmness and elasticity. That’s where Frøya Organics comes in. Using natural ingredients sourced from wild Arctic plants, the brand's skincare is designed to nourish mature skin, support collagen production and help strengthen the skin barrier, leaving skin looking and feeling healthier. And the results sound promising too, with the brand reporting that 88% of participants in its clinical trials saw an improvement in skin brightness, while 82% noticed an improvement in overall skin health within 60 days.
Our pick: The Complete System for Mature Skin (RRP £120), a four-product skincare set designed to give mature skin some well-deserved TLC.
If a little pampering is on your wishlist, this is one treatment worth knowing about. Sparkling electrolyte drink brand nonni has teamed up with luxury beauty and wellness platform Ruuby to create what they're calling the world's first electrolyte facial, bringing a whole new meaning to giving your skin a hydration boost. The 60-minute treatment combines electrolyte-infused skincare with gentle exfoliation, lymphatic drainage massage, cooling rose quartz gua sha and plenty of hydration to help reduce puffiness and leave skin looking brighter, plumper and refreshed. And the best part? One of Ruuby's expert therapists can bring the whole experience straight to your home, hotel or office, making it the perfect excuse for a little well-deserved me-time.
Gem & Tonic, Mini Travel Glow Set
Take your self-care rituals wherever you go with the Gem & Tonic Mini Travel Set (£46). Presented in a beautiful pink cosmetic bag, it features the complete collection in perfectly travel-sized minis. Each set also includes an Amethyst gemstone, traditionally associated with safe and protected travel, along with an exclusive affirmation card to accompany your journey.
Looking for a handy little stocking filler? Icy Bear GOGO Travel Brushes (£9.99) are a practical little gift for anyone who's always on the go. These pocket-sized disposable toothbrushes come with a built-in mint toothpaste bead, tongue scraper, toothpick and floss, so you can freshen up wherever you are, with no water or rinsing needed. Individually wrapped and easy to pop into a handbag, gym bag or travel bag, they're one of those little essentials you never knew you needed.
Looking for a gift for the man who likes to keep his grooming routine in check? This handy 10-in-1 multigroomer (RRP £104.99) is a great all-rounder for everything from beard trimming and haircuts to full-body grooming. With four interchangeable heads and 16 attachment combs, it's designed to make achieving that freshly groomed look at home a breeze. It's also fully waterproof, making it perfect for use in the shower, and offers an impressive 180 minutes of cordless use from just a 60-minute charge. There's even a quick-charge feature for those last-minute touch-ups, plus a handy travel pouch for keeping everything together. A practical gift that's sure to get plenty of use!
Give the gift of relaxation with a Crystalline Sound Healing experience at The Mandrake, London’s enchanting boutique hotel in Fitzrovia. This soothing 60-minute journey combines the gentle sounds of wind chimes, chakra triangles and frosted quartz singing bowls to create calming vibrations that encourage rest, relaxation and restoration. Perfect for anyone in need of a little self-care, this unique experience offers a peaceful escape from everyday life. Priced at £150 and valid for 12 months.
