A Christmas Music Getaway
in the Heart of Dartmoor
Three wonderful nights of live music, fabulous food and countryside luxury with Ben Waters & Friends.
Escape to the beautiful Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa for a very special pre-Christmas musical getaway. Set among the spectacular landscapes of Dartmoor National Park, this charming family-run country house hotel provides the perfect setting for a few days of relaxation, friendship, outstanding food and unforgettable live entertainment.
Your host, acclaimed rock 'n' roll and boogie-woogie pianist Ben Waters, has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in music, including The Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts, Jeff Beck, Ray Davies and Cher.
Over three evenings, guests can look forward to wonderful live music, with Ben and special guest musicians bringing their own blend of boogie-woogie, rhythm & blues, rock 'n' roll and festive atmosphere to this intimate country house setting. During the day, enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, explore the beautiful Dartmoor countryside, relax with friends or simply settle in and enjoy the exceptional hospitality.
This isn't a conventional concert or a large festival. It's an intimate, welcoming musical holiday in a beautiful setting. Three nights. Wonderful music. Beautiful surroundings. A little Christmas magic.
Your Getaway Includes
Drinks, optional extras and any pet supplements are additional. Guest musicians and the exact musical programme will be announced nearer the time.
Four Days of Christmas Magic
Arrive & Settle In
Arrive at the hotel, settle into your room, then dinner and the first wonderful evening of live music.
Dartmoor, Spa & Cream Tea
Breakfast, then free time to explore Dartmoor or relax in the spa. Afternoon cream tea, dinner and evening entertainment.
The Grand Finale
Another relaxing day with an afternoon cream tea and a possible informal lunchtime music session — then a wonderful final evening of music.
Breakfast & Departure
A leisurely breakfast before saying farewell — full of Christmas spirit.
A Beautiful Setting, Inside and Out
The hotel exterior and gardens, the spa and indoor pool, the restaurant, and the wild beauty of Dartmoor. Click any image to download the full-resolution photograph.
Photographs courtesy of Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa.
Book Direct with the Hotel
All accommodation bookings and payments are handled directly by the hotel. Please mention Ben Waters' Christmas Music Getaway, 30 November–3 December 2026 when enquiring.
Telephone: 01364 661452
ENQUIRE & BOOK DIRECT WITH THE HOTEL ↗2026 prices and availability to be confirmed with the hotel. Drinks, optional extras and any pet supplements are additional.
Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa, Ilsington, Dartmoor, Devon, TQ13 9RR. All arrangements for this getaway are made directly with the hotel and are subject to the hotel's confirmation.