Forget the Maldives or Thailand: if the British won the lottery, their perfect Christmas would be in a country house (with a private chef and a perfectly set table).

Forget about exotic holidays to the Maldives and the Caribbean, for example; If money were no object, an ideal Christmas for Brits would be a country house.

That’s according to a survey that asked them about the elements that would make up their perfect Christmas Day. The result was a ranking list with 24 entries.

When asked to choose between a tropical destination or a holiday spot, two-thirds (66 per cent) chose the latter, with 26 per cent naming a country house as the location of their holiday dreams, putting the idea fourth post the list. , in addition to enjoying Christmas cocktails.

Almost one in three would like a private chef to prepare Christmas dinner (28 per cent, joint third), the same number would pay for someone to arrange a perfectly set table (28 per cent, joint third), and more than a third (35 percent) ) would like to pay , second) want to wake up with a thick layer of snow.

Of the 2,000 adults surveyed in the survey commissioned by the National Lottery, 24 per cent said a private cinema screen to watch Christmas films was a priority, ranking sixth.

People who can help during the day top the list: Help with serving and washing up lunch is fifth (25 percent), a hairdresser is thirteenth (10 percent), and a personal stylist is fourteenth (eight percent) . cents).

In fact, 50 percent of Britons surveyed said that not having to cook or clean at Christmas would be the most luxurious thing to do.

Also on the list, joint seventh, were an indoor pool (20 percent), fireplaces (20 percent), a three-meter-tall tree (20 percent) and proximity to a bar with a roaring fire. (20 percent).

In eighth place were fireworks in the evening (19 percent), real champagne on ice (19 percent) and more than one Christmas tree in the house (19 percent).

And Brits love traditional holiday fare, with turkey with all the trimmings (40 percent above) at the top of their Christmas wish list, although cash is no object.

Susan Crossland, who won £1.2 million in the National Lottery in 2008, still has a very traditional Christmas despite her life-changing lottery win.

Brits love traditional holiday food, with turkey with all the trimmings (top 40 per cent) at the top of their Christmas wish list

Susan said: “For me, Christmas is about being at home with my whole family.” It may sound like a cliché, but it couldn’t be more true.

“We’re having a very traditional Christmas, complete with a big turkey dinner and all the trimmings for the fifteen of us.”

“Personally, I don’t think I could ever be away at Christmas.” “I’m loving the anticipation of the big day and trying to get my three 2 meter trees up as early as possible so we can enjoy the festive atmosphere for as long as possible! “

Although 71 percent of respondents believe that time with loved ones is most important during the festive season, 60 percent admit that they want to spend Christmas with their closest family, if possible.

Andy Carter, Senior Winners Adviser at the National Lottery, said: “I’ve met many winners over the years and while everyone’s Christmas traditions are different, the most important thing is always to spend it with family and friends.”