Denise Welch worried fans earlier this month when she pulled out of her scheduled pantomime performances due to ill health.
The Loose Women icon took to Instagram to explain her absence, sharing that she'd had a "very bumpy" few weeks health-wise, adding that her illness caused her to "pull-out" of her first pantomime show in 12 years.
Thankfully, the 66-year-old is now on the mend, writing that she felt "well enough" to enjoy Christmas with her family – and what a Christmas it was!
© Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockDenise Welch's family Christmas
The former Coronation Street actress was joined by her 1975 star son, Matty Healy, and his model fiancée, Gabriette Bechtel, for the occasion, with the family hiring a sprawling holiday home to celebrate the festive season.
Matty and Gabriette are based in Los Angeles, but opted to spend Christmas in the Peak District, with Gabriette's parents joining in the fun too.
Denise and her extended family stayed at Bleaklow Farm, a £4,000 per night holiday home boasting 15 bedrooms, sleeping 30 guests – meaning there was plenty of room for the whole gang.
The huge property has a 'boutique hotel' feel, with rainforest showers, spectacular views and underfloor heating. Bleaklow Farm is home to a giant open-plan kitchen, complete with swanky marble countertops perfect for preparing a festive feast, but the property also offers the chance to hire private chefs, if Denise and her family didn't feel like cooking.
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Ideal for partying, the property is also home to a giant barn room with a roaring fire, as well as a gym and a pool table.
Denise shared insights into how she, Matty and Gabriette spent the Christmas break, posting a video of the three of them dancing happily together on Christmas Eve to jazzy covers of Last Christmas and Feliz Navidad.
She also shared a photo of herself, Gabriette and other members of the family dressed in matching red check pyjamas – so cute!
© InstagramDenise was joined not only by her husband, Lincoln Townley, but by her ex, and Matty's father, Tim Healy, who appeared to be having a whale of a time dancing with the gang.
We're so happy Denise managed to enjoy the festivities after her ill health and hope she's feeling back to her best ready for the new year.
