Costa Winter Festival 2024
Hayling Island, Hampshire
9 - 13 December 2024
Costa Winter Festival is no regular festival...
Embrace the enchantment of the festive season at Costa Winter Festival, where you can enjoy all the fun of a regular festival with a winter twist!
A ‘Costa Music Festival’ brings you all the fun of a regular music festival with some key differences.
No matter sun or snow, you can always rely on our Costa festivals to be held at four, or five-star hotels that allow us complete exclusivity of the venue, and our winter festival is no different.
All Costa festivals offer you in abundance:
• Fantastic live music
• Fabulous food
• Five-star service from our onsite team
• Fun and friendship
In addition to all of the above, the Christmas spirit is sprinkled all over the event, giving you the chance to partake in Secret Santa, Christmas Singalongs, workshops, dancing, mulled wine, Chritmas jumpers, a themed Christmas Party Night, and so much more! So, if you are thinking of a low-key sedate festival, forget it!
Afterall, it does take place only two weeks ahead of Christmas.
We can’t promise sunshine, but we can promise an incredible line-up, a warm bed with en-suite bathroom, delicious food and a splendid Christmas Dinner.
We are thrilled to be welcoming our guests back to Warners Lakeside Coastal Village in Hayling Island for the second year of fun and frivolity. The accommodation has something to suit everyone, from standard, contemporary styled chalets spread throughout the site, Woodland Lodges, perfectly located for friends to meet up and socialise, to the Harbour Suites situated close to the festival hub.
If you're not ready to book but have further questions then please feel free to email us at info@harmonyvoyages.co.uk and we'll be happy to help
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Four nights Dinner, B&B (checkout Friday after breakfast)
- Choice of comfortable accommodation
- Full festival pass
- Daily concerts & workshops (music starts after dinner on Monday evening through to late evening on Thursday)
- Late night bar & music
- Daily workshops - Ukulele, Pilates & Choir
- Late night ceilidhs
- Open Mic, Singaround, Tunes Session, Ceilidh, Late Sessions and a Christmas Party Night
- Full time service of the Costa Festival team
- Optional Secret Santa gift exchange
- Fully protected for your peace of mind – ABTA No: P7419
Warner hotels offer minimum stay 3 night breaks either side of the festival. Pease ask for details if you would like to extend your stay.
LINE UP
Eddi Reader
Albion Christmas Band
Phil Beer
If you ask anyone other than Phil Beer to describe Phil Beer they will tell you he is a fantastic ambassador for acoustic roots music; a superb multi instrumentalist with a great voice; one of the finest fiddle players in the world; and a thoroughly nice guy. If you ask Phil Beer to describe Phil Beer he says ‘ Phil Beer. Plays guitar and fiddle, sings a bit.’ See more...
Melrose Quartet
The Churchfitters
Stick In The Wheel
Keith Donnelly and Lauren South
Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra
Megson
The Often Herd
Ellie Gowers
Good Habits
Janice Burns and Jon Doran
Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones
Banter
Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass, vocals & dance calling and, newly added from 2021, Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. Four fine musicians who’s roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits. See more...
ACCOMMODATION
Standard Chalet
Contemporary and comfortable, the standard chalets offer either double or twin beds with ensuite bath or shower room. Some standard chalets are two-storey with 12 concrete steps to climb. If you require ground floor accommodation please specify on your booking form. Please note: Single occupancy chalets only offer a single bed.
Woodland Lodge
A popular choice close to the lake, the 16 lodges, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, are arranged in a horseshoe shape around landscaped gardens. They all benefit from large verandas with outside seating and allocated parking. A mixture of double and twin beds with bath or shower ensuites.
Bay Cottage and Superior Chalet
These modern bay cottages are decorated with a nautical theme and provide a cosy feel with contemporary style. Desirable because of their separate small lounges and dedicated parking, the 12 bay cottages are equipped with showers and double beds.
Harbour Suite
Situated close to all the facilities but still with lots of peace and quiet these beautifully designed suites, feature a separate bedroom, with ensuite shower room and a lounge with bi-folding doors leading out to a private patio. Harbour suites include a reserved parking space.
ACTIVITIES
Pilates with Rosie
Join Rosie at the daily pilates class which will definitely help improve your posture, flexibility, strength, balance and set you up for the day ahead.
Ukulele Workshops with Andy
Why not join Andy at the daily ukulele sessions running at Costa Festival. With just four strings and unlimited chords, this is a great instrument to get into even if you haven’t played much before. You will learn how to play a few songs but most importantly have fun whilst doing so then on the final day of the festival you will perform to the Costa audience.
Celia's Costa Choir
There are many reasons as to why you should join Celia at the “Costa Choir” workshops: its the perfect place to make friends, practise new vocal techniques, learn new songs, performing in front of the Costa audience at the end of the festival but most importantly, have fun!
PRICE
Prices per person / Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
£100pp deposit required to secure booking.
| ROOM TYPE | PRICE PER PERSON |
|---|---|
| STANDARD CHALET | £499 |
| STANDARD CHALET (single occupancy) for sole use | £499 - SOLD OUT |
| STANDARD CHALET (double occupancy) for sole use | £791 - 5 Available |
| WOODLAND LODGE | £573 |
| SUPERIOR CHALET | £593 |
| BAY COTTAGE | £593 |
| HARBOUR SUITE | £599 - SOLD OUT |
Coach Travel Package
Harmony Voyages are offering a hassle-free coach travel package to and from the event:
Coach available to book now - £50 per person
- Climate control for optimum travelling comfort
- Toilet/washroom
- Aircraft style individual seat back tables
- Multi screen DVD system for movies and GPS
- Steward/ess served drinks & snacks service
- Large panoramic, tinted & double glazed windows
- Maximum luggage capacity including wardrobe
- Extra Leg Room
| Coach departs Monday 9 December & returns Friday 13 December | |
|---|---|
| Pick up time | Pick up location |
| 09:00 | Manchester Airport |
| 11:30 | Birmingham Airport |
| Motorway Services M6 and M40 enroute by request | |
| 09:00 | Leeds Bradford |
| Motorway Services M1 by request | |
FAQs
ARE FESTIVAL ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE?
Due to the nature of the set up at Warners Lakeside, festival tickets will not be available for sale. Only in the event that the hotel is not fully sold out will we be in a position to release festival only tickets. Please contact the office for more information.
WHAT IS MY FINANCIAL PROTECTION?
Harmony Voyages Ltd operate as a franchisee of Fred. Olsen Travel Ltd under ABTA No: P7419.
Your Costa festival holiday is a package holiday protected by ABTA. More information can be found here: https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/is-my-holiday-protected
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE FESTIVAL IS POSTPONED OR CANCELLED?
You will be offered a new date or a full refund.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ARTIST THAT I BOOKED TO SEE IS UNABLE TO PERFORM AT THE FESTIVAL / HOLIDAY?
As you have booked a holiday, then the holiday will still take place. The full programme will still be performed and any artists unable to travel will be replaced.
DO I NEED HOLIDAY INSURANCE AS IT IS A UK BREAK?
Holiday insurance is recommended. Should you have to unexpectedly cancel your trip at the last minute you will need to claim any losses from your insurance company.
I AM A SOLO TRAVELLER; CAN YOU FIND ME SOMEONE TO SHARE WITH SO I CAN SAVE PAYING A SUPPLEMENT?
Yes. Our “Single Share” scheme works by us taking your details and matching you with a likeminded (same sex) person who would also like to consider sharing. This is very popular as it really does help keep the cost down and you make a new friend as well! However, in the event that the person you have been paired with cancels prior to the festival you will be liable to pay for the room with any single supplement attached.
I ONLY WANT TO STAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, NOT THE WHOLE FESTIVAL
You will be charged for the four nights regardless of how many nights you stay.
IS THERE AN EASY PAYMENT PLAN?
Yes, there is. We are able to arrange a monthly payment plan if this helps, please ask for details.
CAN I BRING MY OWN INSTRUMENT?
Absolutely - there will be plenty of ad hoc sessions popping up throughout the week and even a few tutorials if you are a bit rusty. There’s the daily open mic as well, so you’ll not be short of opportunities to play.
I WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AS A STEWARD
We do get many requests for volunteers and we are really lucky that we have a fantastic team already. However, if you would like to be considered for a volunteer role please do get in touch and contact Lioux by email at: lioux@harmonyvoyages.co.uk
WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF THE HOTEL?
Lakeside
Fishery Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9NR
T0330 1359 574
DIRECTIONS BY CAR:
from the A27
- Follow the A27 towards Havant
- At the Havant roundabout turn onto the A3023 towards Hayling Island
- Stay on A3023 for approximately 4 miles, until you reach the mini roundabout
- Take the first exit into Church Road
- Continue along this road until you reach Mengham, turn left into Selsmore Road, following the road round into Rails Lane
- Turn left into Fishery Lane. Lakeside Coastal Village is located at the end of this road
LOCAL TAXI SERVICE:
Andi Cars: 02392 350 350
LOCAL TRAIN STATION:
Havant
- Approximately 6.6 miles away
- About 19 minutes by taxi
WHAT IS THE DEPOSIT?
The deposit payment per person is £100 and the balance payment is due 12 weeks prior to your departure date as per terms and conditions. A reminder will be sent to you.
DOES THE HOTEL CATER FOR VARIED DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
You will find a good selection of vegetables, salads and other dishes on the menu, suitable for vegetarians. Please notify us of any specific dietary needs (vegan, coeliac, food allergies etc) prior to travelling in order that we can provide numbers to the Hotel in advance.
ARE THERE SPECIAL DISHES FOR DIABETICS?
Dishes suitable for diabetics are available, however we would recommend that you inform the hotel reception of your needs on arrival, or the restaurant manager.
ARE FOOD ALLERGIES TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION?
Yes, particular attention is made for guests with food allergies, so please advise the staff accordingly on arrival to the hotel or the restaurant manager.
IS THE HOTEL ACCESSIBLE FOR DISABLED GUESTS?
Yes, all the public areas of the hotel are accessible. There are a limited number of rooms adapted to accommodate a wheelchair user, please ask for details.
IS IT NECESSARY TO USE THE LIFT TO ACCESS THE ADAPTED ROOMS?
No, the rooms are ground level.
