We all know how pound-stretching the festive season can be, especially coming up to this year’s ‘Christmas Crunch’. However, by following our top winter saving secrets you could contribute to a carbon-free Christmas and save enough money to start splashing out for New Year.

Save your space

For many years we have put up with distant relatives squeezing into the spare room, stopping on the sofa and draining our home resources dry. According to the Energy Saving Trust, an average household’s carbon footprint from lighting and running their home during Christmas alone increases by 500kg (adding £75.00 more to your electricity bill). It may not seem like the most obvious solution, but outbooking your guests to nearby accommodation in Cheltenham means someone else can bear the burden of your energy draining relatives. We’ve managed to find one hotel in Cheltenham who has slashed their prices to cater to the friends and families who may be visiting us this winter with bed and breakfast rates at only £30.00 per night – much cheaper than your electricity bill.

Save on food costs

During the Christmas period (3 days of festivities), the average household will spend £169.00 on food and drinks this year, according to an article by the Stockholm Environment Institute. This equates to £73.00 per person and adds a Christmas food wastage footprint of 26kg. With breakfast included in many hotel deals this year, the average household could save up to £24.00 per day not catering for breakfast-seeking relatives.

One nearby hotel in Cheltenham also provides Christmas guests with up to 25% discounts on restaurant meals at the Brewery leisure complex. Although you may not be able to get out of hosting Christmas Day Dinner, save time and money by letting them eat out and treat themselves before and after Christmas Day – they may even invite you along! Additionally, by having relatives stay elsewhere means there will be no extra feasting from your food reserves in between meals.

Save your sanity

Above all, let there be peace amongst all this Christmas! By outbooking relatives, you are more likely to ensure a stress-free festive season.  Ensure your Christmas guests stay in a clean, modern and family friendly hotel in Cheltenham so they will also enjoy a relaxing break this year. Choose a hotel in Cheltenham that offers family rooms with breakfast included, and look for hotels close to the town centre so there is plenty for your friends and family to do – and not get under your feet instead!

For more information on winter saving deals please visit Christmas Deals Cheltenham

£30.00 B&B rate available from 20^th to 30^th December 2009 (Advance Purchase). Only bookable by visiting Christmas Deals Cheltenham  available until 15^th November 2009 (subject to availability).