Christmas and New Year 2015

THE WHITE SWAN
HO T E L
Alnwick
Christmas and New Year 2015
with Classic Lodges
classiclodges.co.uk
Christmas and New Year 2015
With its historic setting - just a stone’s throw from Alnwick Castle and Gardens and its romantic links to the RMS Olympic and her sister ship the Titanic,
this 300-year-old coaching inn blends a unique heritage with superb hospitality,
fine food and wine, and great accommodation.
Welcome to Christmas 2015 at The White Swan, where we’ve put together a perfect festive
package that mixes laughter and celebration with relaxation and pampering. Join us for a party
night with friends and colleagues, or if a private party is your thing, we can tailor-make a
festive-themed event to your requirements in one of our private rooms.
And for the ideal Christmas escape, let us look after you with carols and crackers,
suites and sweets, turkey and tinsel, great food and wine and no washing up to do!
I look forward to welcoming you at The White Swan
James Thompson | General Manager
Call us on 01665
602109 or email: [email protected]
Eighties Revival Night
Saturday, 5th December 2015
Transport yourselves to an era of great music and
dubious fashions. Fancy dress optional (but fun)
and we’ll serve you a retro cocktail on arrival.
£23.00 per person including the three- course set menu
Winter Wonderland Party
Friday, 11th and Saturday, 12th December
Bring a party as we transform the hotel into a shining
winter wonderland full of festive sparkle. Cocktail on
arrival, festive dinner and dancing.
£27.00 including a three-course dinner
Oscar Party Night
Friday, 18th and Saturday, 19th December
A sparkling red carpet affair with all the glamour of
Hollywood. Come dressed to impress. Cocktail on
arrival, enjoy a delicious festive menu then take
to the dance floor.
£27.00 including a three-course dinner
Karaoke Live Night
Sunday, 20th December
Make sure you’re in great voice for an evening
belting out your favourite hits.
£20.00 including disco and two-course buffet
Call us on 01665
Party Menu
Roast Parsnip and Sage Soup with honey cream
Beetroot Gravadlax, Potato, Dill and Crème Fraîche Salad,
lemon and caper dressing
Chicken Liver and Brandy Parfait,
cranberry and apple chutney, toasted brioche
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Butter Roast Turkey, shallot and pancetta forcemeat,
pig in blanket, roast gravy
Slow-Cooked Brisket of Beef Braised in Local Ale,
glazed baby onions and parsley
Grilled Salmon Fillet, tomato and basil fondue
Roast Butternut Squash and Mixed Bean Crumble,
goat’s cheese cream
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Traditional Christmas Pudding, brandy sauce
Chocolate Salted Caramel Torte, peanut butter Anglaise
Cinnamon Panna Cotta, mulled berry compote
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Freshly-brewed coffee and mince pies
Booking a Party?
We’ll be offering promotional prices on
selected drinks, and book-early discounts
on pre-ordered wine, champagne and
bottled beers for your party.
Booking a party for 20 people or more?
Enjoy a complimentary one night stay for
two people with breakfast, to be enjoyed by
yourself or as a Christmas gift for friends
or family. Conditions apply and the booking
is subject to availability. Please ask our
Christmas coordinator for more details.
Exclusive Use for
Your Private Party
Have exclusive use of the Hardy’s Bistro
on selected dates in December. We can
tailor-make a party and for parties over
40, there is no extra charge based on a
minimum menu price per head. We can
organise anything from a candy cart to a
casino night.
Contact our Christmas coordinator for
details on 01665 602109.
Festive Drinks Offer
Make a night of it at
The White Swan Hotel
Great book early discounts on bedrooms for guests
attending a Christmas party at the hotel. To enquire
contact the Christmas Coordinator. Subject to availability.
This offer is subject to availability on selected dates.
Disco Party Night information:
No minimum numbers Arrival at 7.00pm
Meal served at 7.30pm Carriages at 12.30am
602109 or email: [email protected]
We have a selection of great wines and
beers to accompany your meal or
your party. Please contact our Christmas
coordinator on 01665 602109.
Party Nights
THE WHITE SWAN
Christmas Lunches
in the Olympic Suite
Served throughout December
Enjoy a festive lunch party in the elegant surroundings
of the Olympic Suite with its original panelling from the
RMS Olympic, sister ship to the Titanic. Lunch includes
a glass of house red or white wine on arrival, crackers
and novelties on the tables.
Christmas in Hardy’s Bistro
Hardy’s Bistro will be open daily for lunch, afternoon tea
and dinner. Our festive Bistro menu will be available
daily in addition to our festive three-course menu for
pre-booked luncheon and dinner.
Roast Parsnip and Sage Soup with honey cream
Beetroot Gravadlax, Potato, Dill and Crème Fraîche Salad,
lemon and caper dressing
Chicken Liver and Brandy Parfait, cranberry and apple
chutney, toasted brioche
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Special Christmas
Dining
THE WHITE SWAN
Butter Roast Turkey, shallot and pancetta forcemeat,
pig in blanket, roast gravy
Slow-Cooked Brisket of Beef Braised in Local Ale,
glazed baby onions and parsley
Grilled Salmon Fillet, tomato and basil fondue
Roast Butternut Squash and Mixed Bean Crumble,
goat’s cheese cream
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Traditional Christmas Pudding, brandy sauce
Chocolate Salted Caramel Torte, peanut butter Anglaise
Cinnamon Panna Cotta, mulled berry compote
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Freshly-brewed coffee and mince pies
Adults: £25.00
Children under 12: £12.50
Children under 5: Free
Pre-booking essential - please contact our Christmas Coordinator to reserve your table
Call us on 01665
602109 or email: [email protected]
Christmas Day Lunch
Friday, 25th December
A celebratory four-course lunch with a glass of sparkling
prosecco on arrival and, of course, a visit from Santa himself.
Confit Duck, celeriac and apple remoulade, sherry and walnuts
Game Terrine’ homemade black olive bread, red onion marmalade
Horseradish Cured Gravlax, new potatoes, pea shoots
Wild Mushroom Lasagne, tomato, chives and truffle oil
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Roast Butternut Squash and Thyme Soup
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Poached and Roast Turkey, apricot stuffing,
pigs in blankets, roast potatoes
Roast Guinea Fowl, rosti potato, black pudding mousse,
roasting juices
Butter Roast Salmon, Anna potato, confit cherry tomatoes,
creamed fish stock
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, herb cream, sage crumb
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Christmas Pudding, millefeuille berries, brandy sauce
Chocolate and Raspberry Torte
Winter Berry and Mulled Wine Jelly
pistachio shortbread
New Year’s Eve Oscars
Celebration Night
Thursday, 31st December
Arrive to Champagne and canapés, then be played in
by our Piper to a five-course dinner with entertainment
and dancing, before we welcome in the New Year with
a chorus of Auld Lang Syne.
Smoked Salmon, prawn and crab parcel, shellfish oil,
tomato and chives
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Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Ravioli, white truffle oil,
mushroom consommé
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Champagne Sorbet
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Char-grilled Venison Haunch, rosti potato, roast shallots,
spinach, sauté berries, juniper berry jus
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Dark Chocolate, cherry and kirsch marquise
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Adults:
Children under 12: £32.50
Call us on 01665
Please contact our Christmas coordinator
on 01665 602109.
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Cheese Plate, chutney, celery and grapes
Adults: £65.00
Forget taxis this New Year’s Eve and
stay at The White Swan for just £135 per
person including our Glitter Ball and based
on two people sharing a Classic twin or
double bedroom, with full English breakfast.
Canapés on arrival
Freshly-brewed coffee/tea and petit fours
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New Year’s Eve Overnight Stay
£85.00
(This event is adults only.
We regret that children
under 16 are not admitted.)
602109 or email: [email protected]
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THE WHITE SWAN
Thursday, 24th December to Sunday, 27th December
Christmas Eve - Arrive at the White
Christmas Day - Start Christmas
Swan from 2pm onwards and settle
into your room. We will be serving
afternoon tea with mulled wine in our
lounges to be taken at your leisure
between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.
Take the opportunity to explore the
historic market town of Alnwick. No visit
to Alnwick would be complete without
a trip to the famous Barter Books; one
of the country’s largest emporia of
second hand books with many valuable
and prized first editions to browse
and purchase.
Three-Night
Christmas Package
THE WHITE SWAN
The hotel management will officially
welcome you at a drinks reception,
followed by dinner in the Olympic Suite
featuring the original wood panelling
from the sister ship to the Titanic,
RMS Olympic. There are Midnight
Mass services in many local churches,
and we will be on hand to warm you
up on your return with your favourite
tipple and mince pies.
Day with a hearty breakfast and a
celebratory glass of Bucks Fizz. Santa
will be back at lunchtime after he has
delivered a present outside your door
during the night! We’ll be serving
Christmas Day lunch between 12pm
and 2.30pm, followed of course by the
Queen’s Speech at 3pm. There will
be Christmas Cake and Northumbrian
Cheese served during the afternoon
in our lounge along with board games
to entertain the family.
Christmas Day evening is a very
informal affair with a light buffet supper
served in Hardy’s Bistro between 7pm
and 9pm. For those looking for a little
light entertainment, there will be a
‘Call My Bluff’ wine tasting in the Castle
Suite at 8pm where you can pit your
wits against our resident wine experts.
From £660 per room based on two people
sharing a Classic twin or double bedroom.
Suites are available from £750 per room
including our executive package in the room.
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Boxing Day - Join fellow guests
for our Boxing Day Brunch served
between 8am and 11am in the Olympic
Suite, before heading out to explore
the magnificent Northumbrian coastline
and scenery.
Enjoy a bracing walk on one of
Northumberland’s stunning beaches
overlooked by the castles of Bamburgh
or Warkworth. Visit the quaint fishing
village of Craster, famous for its
kippers, or Seahouses just a few miles
along the coast. You could also keep
warm in Barter Books and while away
the hours over a book in front of a
roaring fire.
A farewell banquet will be served in
the Olympic Suite accompanied by
our resident pianist.
Sunday, 27th December - All good
things must come to an end and it’s
time to say farewell, but not before you
have enjoyed another hearty breakfast.
For those of you who would like to
make the most of Alnwick, we will
happily take care of your luggage
prior to your departure.
All rooms will receive a complimentary welcome gift.
Call us on 01665
602109 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday, 30th December to Friday, 1st January
Wednesday, 30th December - Arrive
at the White Swan from 2pm onwards
and settle into your room. We will be
serving afternoon tea with mulled wine
in our lounges to be taken at your
leisure between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.
Take the opportunity to explore the
historic market town of Alnwick. No visit
to Alnwick would be complete without
a trip to the famous Barter Books, one
of the country’s largest emporia of
second-hand books with many valuable
and prized first editions to browse and
purchase.
Welcome drinks will be served in the
Castle Suite at 7pm followed by dinner
in the Olympic Suite, accompanied by
our resident pianist.
New Year’s Eve - Start the day with
a hearty breakfast before exploring
the stunning scenery and coastline
of Northumberland. The castles of
Bamburgh and Warkworth are a short
distance from the hotel. The beaches of
Northumberland are ideal for a bracing
walk or explore Alnwick including the
famous Barter Books.
Champagne and canapés will be
served at 7.00pm before our Glitter
Ball which includes a five-course feast
served in the elegant surroundings of
the Olympic Suite. There will be music
and dancing from our resident DJ and
a rousing chorus of Auld Lang Syne to
greet the New Year.
New Year’s Day - Time to say farewell,
but not before a final }breakfast served
until 10am. Should you wish to make
the most of Alnwick and the surrounding
area, we will happily take care of your
luggage
until you depart.
If you would like to stay for an additional
night, we are offering a special rate of
£75.00 per room per night, including
breakfast, based on
two people sharing a Classic double
or twin bedroom. Should you wish,
Hardy’s Bistro will be open on
New Year’s Day evening for a
relaxed and intimate dinner.
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Call us on 01665
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Three-Night
New Year Package
THE WHITE SWAN
Make It An Event
Make Christmas 2015 Your Business
at The White Swan Hotel
Finish the year off in style with work colleagues
and friends before you break for the holidays.
Entertain friends, family or colleagues in the elegant surroundings of
the Olympic Suite with its original panelling from the RMS Olympic,
sister ship to the Titanic. Lunch includes a glass of house red, white or
prosecco on arrival, three course luncheon, crackers and novelties on the
tables. The room is an ideal venue for your company gathering and we
can offer private bar facilities to cater to your requirements.
Please contact our Christmas
coordinator for full details and let
us take the hard work out of arranging
the company Christmas party.
Festive Afternoon Teas
Served daily from 1st December till
30th December 2015 from 12 noon
till 5.30pm. Call us on 01665 602109
to make a reservation.
Traditional Christmas Full
Afternoon Tea £17.50 per person
How to Book Your Festive Celebrations
Call 01665 602109 to speak to the Team
or email us at [email protected]
Perfect for a friend or relative who deserves
a very special treat, a Classic Lodges
Voucher is the thoughtful gift.
Our vouchers can be to any value - in denominations of £20,
£50 and £100 - or you can choose a bespoke package specially
tailored to the recipient. Treat someone you love to a Cream,
Deluxe or Champagne Tea, a three-course dinner or a
pampering weekend away - and we will send your voucher
anywhere in the world in a beautifully presented voucher
envelope.
Though a gift voucher is ideal for Christmas, you can also give
them as a gift for birthdays or anniversaries, celebrations or
special occasions,
or simply use them as a way to say thank you or I love you.
And it couldn’t be easier to order one.
Simply call the team on 08456 038892
and we can create your
voucher or order online at
classiclodges.co.uk/gifts
A Christmas Wedding at
The White Swan Hotel
Terms & Conditions
Provisional reservations will be held for up
to 14 days.
days of making the reservation and the balance
is due no later than 1st December 2015.
For party night reservations, a non-refundable
deposit of £10 per person is required within
14 days of making the reservation. The Hotel
reserves the right to amalgamate Party Nights to
ensure optimum numbers. Please note that
shared party tables may apply to groups of less
than 8 guests.
If a deposit is not received within 14 days, the
reservation may be automatically released
without prior notification.
Full prepayment is required by 10th November
2015, or if you book after this date then full
payment is requested at time of booking.
Deposits and any final payments made for guests
who subsequently cancel cannot be refunded
and cannot be offset against the final balance for
the revised number of guests that finally attend.
For Christmas residential packages, a nonrefundable deposit of £50 per person is required
within 14 days of making the reservation and the
full balance is due no later than 1st December
2015.
For Christmas Day luncheon bookings, a nonrefundable deposit of £15 per person is required
within 14
All prices include VAT at prevailing rate. Prices
and details are based on Classic accommodation
and are subject to availability.
Supplements apply to bedrooms booked for
single occupancy and upgraded room types.
All details in this brochure are correct at the time
of going to press but may be subject to alteration
without prior notice.
Certain functions may not be suitable for children
under 18 years old. Please ask for details.
All pre-paid monies are non-refundable and nontransferable to any other hotel service.
Children under 2 dine free. Children 3 to 12 are
half adult menu prices.
Please let us know of any special dietary
requirements or food allergies.
With its romantic links to the Titanic, our Olympic
suite provides a stunning and atmospheric
backdrop to your special day. Enjoy the
surroundings of a 300 year old coaching inn
resplendent in festivity. The White Swan will
provide fine food, service and hospitality to make
your festive wedding truly memorable.
There is limited availability so please contact our
Special Events Coordinator on 01665 602109.
THE WHITE SWAN
HO T E L
Alnwick
Out and about...
With our location in the centre of Alnwick and only a short drive from the coast,
we are ideally placed and offer plenty of activities for you to enjoy during your stay:
Barter Books - The country’s largest
second-hand bookshop. Browse through
thousands of second-hand books in the old
railway station at Alnwick. The fire will be lit
and you can help yourselves to a cup of coffee
and treat yourselves to a book bargain.
Seahouses - Enjoy the amazing firework
display on Christmas Eve over the harbour.
Metro Centre - Britain’s best and Europe’s
largest shopping centre for those last-minute
Christmas presents and post-Christmas
sale bargains.
The White Swan, Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD | Tel: 01665 602109
Email: [email protected] | www.classiclodges.co.uk
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