A card, a phone call, a bouquet of flowers… all are great ways to let your mum know you’re thinking of her on Mothering Sunday, which this year falls on 30 March. But if you’d like to go the extra mile, these Mother’s Day gift ideas will show your mum just how much you truly appreciate her.
What mum doesn’t enjoy some quality time with her loved ones? Especially when there is tea and cake involved. If you enjoy baking, you could whip up your own selection of treats. Tell your mum to relax and put her feet up, while you put the kettle on, then serve up a selection of sandwiches and cakes – cake stand and doilies optional. Alternatively, for a Mother’s Day gift idea that’s extra special, book a table for two or more and enjoy a memorable afternoon tea experience at Gonville Hotel. Its traditional mid-afternoon tea includes delicate finger sandwiches, loose leaf teas, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of beautiful cakes, and the added option to toast your mum’s specialness with a glass of Champagne or Prosecco.
For a truly unforgettable experience though, treat your mum like the VIP she is and splash out on Gonville’s Bentley Afternoon Tea Experience. This exclusive day trip includes a tour of Cambridge in a chauffeur-driven Bentley, during which your mum can take in the sights, as well as a glass of Prosecco, and afternoon tea on arrival back at the hotel. The whole experience costs £220 for two people.
If you can’t be with your mum on Mothering Sunday, there are lots of Mother’s Day gift ideas that let her know you are still thinking of her, such as a treat-filled Mother’s Day hamper. For a personal touch, create your own, packed with some of her favourite things. As well as chocolates, a bottle of wine and maybe a great new book, you could also pop in a gift voucher for a fabulous experience at Gonville Hotel that she can enjoy at a later date. If time is short (and you’re reading this on 29 March!), you can also opt for one of the many last-minute delivery options out there. Your mum is sure to appreciate the gesture.
If your mum is the type to enjoy some quality me-time, why not book her a pampering spa treatment? Gonville Hotel’s Gresham House offers a tempting menu of luxury treatments. Great Mother’s Day gift ideas range from manicures and pedicures through to relaxing facials and a soothing massage. Uniquely indulgent treatments include a Mediterranean Candle Massage, in which warm scented oil is poured onto the body to relax muscles and nourish the skin. As your mum enjoys some pure relaxation in Gonville’s luxury spa sanctuary, she can simultaneously bask in the knowledge that you truly appreciate everything she has ever done for you.
Does your mum cook a great Sunday roast? Show her how much you’ve enjoyed her food over the years by treating her to your own version. Alternatively, book a table at Gonville Hotel where you can tuck into a hearty Sunday roast in its fantastic restaurant. Its delicious Sunday lunch menu incorporates the finest local ingredients, offering a quality take on traditional favourites such as roast beef with those all-important crisp-yet-fluffy Yorkshire puds. (Just remember to tell your mum that her roast potatoes are still the best you’ve ever tasted!)
Ask most mothers what they really want and a good night’s sleep is sure to be on the list. So for a Mother’s Day gift idea that offers your mum the chance to hit the snooze button as many times as she likes, treat her to a Cambridge staycation, where plump mattresses, fluffy pillows and a great night’s rest await after a day spent exploring the city. Gonville Hotel’s comfortable modern rooms all come complete with a pillow menu service to help ensure your mum enjoys the ultimate night of rest. There is also an option to book one of the eight opulent feature rooms, which are set back from the main hotel in the beautiful Gresham House. With their unique statement furnishings, garden views and sumptuous bathrooms, these beautifully appointed rooms are sure to make your mum feel extra special.
Situated in the heart of the picturesque city of Cambridge, Gonville Hotel offers a wide range of unique gift experiences that make perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas. As well as afternoon tea and Sunday lunch experiences, wellness treatment packages and deluxe Cambridge staycations, you can also choose a gift voucher that allows your mum to create her very own Gonville Hotel experience.