There's no Christmas without indulging in some chocolatey treats, and Hotel Chocolat is my go-to place every year for gift shopping. Be it a small stocking filler, a grand addition to the pile of presents, or an advent calendar (this one might be just for me), it's a must-visit for my Christmas shopping. As the festive season is fast approaching, I had a sneak peek at Hotel Chocolat's Christmas collection this year, and four items immediately made their way into my shopping bag.

My top picks included a luxury advent calendar, two boxes perfect for stocking stuffers, and some cute Christmas crackers for my table setting this year that have already got me eagerly waiting for December to enjoy them. READ MORE: Hotel Chocolat launches its 2024 drinking chocolate advent calendar to use with the viral Velvetiser READ MORE: 'I found a budget-friendly alternative to the Bake Off stand mixer - it's over £200 cheaper' This is the largest and most expensive item on my favourites list, and whilst it might seem like a splurge, trust me, it's worth every penny both in terms of value and the sheer joy it will bring me as I open each door daily. With 24 doors to open, and let me tell you, these are not small doors.

Each one is generously sized and packed with treats from all over Hotel Chocolat's chocolate range. You'll be treated to chocolate slabs, individual filled chocolates, sachets of the brand's signature hot chocolate, mini crackers and even a couple of bottles of velvetised cream l.