All the world loves a lover

For lovers of romance all over the country, Valentine’s Day gives them a special opportunity to mark the occasion with their loved one – and where better to do this than at the noted White Swan Inn, Pickering, North Yorkshire? Nestling cosily in the heart of the old market town of Pickering which lies in the shelter of the beautiful but bleak in winter North York Moors, the historic White Swan Inn has been welcoming weary travellers for centuries.

But now the welcome is nonetheless just as hearty, but more upmarket with a highly creative menu for which they are famed for miles around, atmospheric public rooms and a superb restaurant and wine list, plus luxurious accommodation both in the Inn itself and also in the recently converted former coach house and stable block lying across the cobbled courtyard from the hotel.

Originally built in 1532 as a four-room cottage in the centre of the market town of Pickering, the White Swan Inn was soon extended and pressed into service as a coaching inn for the York to Whitby stagecoach. The Inn was also the haunt of smugglers moving salt from the coast to the medieval trading centre of York.

Valentine’s Day celebrations here at the modern-day White Swan Inn on the 14th February are a real treat – a wonderful dinner especially created for the occasion by Head Chef, Darren Clemmit, who delights in featuring local produce in his menus – accompanied by a hand-tied bouquet of flowers for the lady and a box of handmade chocolates plus overnight accommodation and breakfast the following morning – all for just £250 with a £50 supplement for a suite if requested. And for those who don’t wish to stay overnight, there’s a special price of only £37.50 per person for the special menu only.

And this year, as a special concession, since Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday which may be inconvenient for those who wish to come along from far away, you can take part in a special Champagne Weekend available either side of the big day itself on Friday 8th & Saturday 9th February and Friday 15th & Saturday 16th February so you can still make a special occasion of it.

This special Champagne Weekend package on these dates only comprises 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, a hand tied bouquet of flowers, plus a box of handmade chocolates, 1 & half bottles Remy Champagne and a bottle of house wine for each couple, price: £525 for the complete weekend in contemporary new superior accommodation (suites £50 supplement if requested).

Make this year’s Valentine’s Day one to remember at the White Swan Inn at Pickering. To make your booking visit White-swan.co.uk.