Christmas and New Year 2010 - Classic Lodges
Christmas and New Year 2010 - Classic Lodges
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<strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> <strong>2010</strong>www.classiclodges.co.uk
Welcome to <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> at The White SwanSet in the heart of the historicmarket town of Alnwick <strong>and</strong>only a stone's throw fromAlnwick Castle <strong>and</strong> Gardens,this charming 300 yearold coaching inn blends itsunique heritage with superbaccommodation.We are delighted to bring you our <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong><strong>Year</strong> programme. For generations The White Swan has beenone of the North of Engl<strong>and</strong>'s primary hotels, offering warm <strong>and</strong>welcoming hospitality, <strong>and</strong> is probably best known for its OlympicDining Suite which features the magnifi cent panelling, mirrors <strong>and</strong>stained glass windows from the Titanic's sister ship.To help you celebrate the festive season, we’ve put together aseries of party nights for you to enjoy with family, friends or workcolleagues. We can also organise a private party for you, includingoffering superb festive menus put together by our head chef, greatwines, party novelties <strong>and</strong> the DJ to get things going. All you needto do is to bring the party spirit!If you're looking for a restful festive break, Alnwick is the perfectbase with the very best of the North East’s unspoilt coastline <strong>and</strong>historic sites close by. All 57 bedrooms are designed to a veryhigh st<strong>and</strong>ard, <strong>and</strong> Hardy's Bistro is open all day for coffee,light lunches <strong>and</strong> an excellent bistro menu.You can contact our team on 01665 602109 to talk through yourplans, <strong>and</strong> we look forward to seeing you at The White Swan<strong>and</strong> celebrating with you.Paul SmithGeneral ManagerCall us on 01665 602109 or email: christmas.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk
White Swan PartiesWe’ve put together a fantastic seasonalmenu which you can enjoy at lunchtime,dinner, or as part of your festive party.*A £10.00 per person depositrequired to secure booking; withremainder due 3 weeks priorRoast Parsnip <strong>and</strong> Thyme Soup,finished with honey <strong>and</strong> creamCantaloupe Melon, seasonal fruits,rosewater <strong>and</strong> pomegranate syrupChicken Liver Pate, toasted brioche,plum chutneyTraditional Roast Breast of Turkey,cranberry stuffing, chipolata <strong>and</strong>bacon, sage turkey gravyRoast Fillet of Salmon, white wine<strong>and</strong> chive butter sauceButternut Squash, goats' cheese<strong>and</strong> red onions, in a filo pastry case,roasted red pepper coulisAll main courses served with roastpotatoes <strong>and</strong> seasonal vegetablesTraditional <strong>Christmas</strong> Pudding,br<strong>and</strong>y sauceLemon <strong>and</strong> Lime Cheesecakewith winter berri esChocolate Tart, caramelised orangeMince pies <strong>and</strong> filter coffee or teaParty Nights*Friday, 3rd December£21.00Saturday, 4th December£23.95Friday, 10th December£22.50Saturday, 11th December£23.95Wednesday, 15th December£19.00Thursday, 16th December£20.00Friday, 17th December£22.50Saturday, 18th December£25.00Disco Party Night information:Captain’s TablesNo minimum numbersA glass of mulled wine on arrivalDress code - smart<strong>Christmas</strong> novelties <strong>and</strong> DJ till theearly hoursArrival from 7.00pm, meal served at7.30pm, evening fi nishes at 1.00amHardy’s Festive LunchServed Sunday to Thursdayfrom 28th November to 23rdDecember, 12-2.30pm£13.95 Per personHardy’s Festive DinnerServed Sunday to Thursdayfrom 28th November to23rd December, 6.00-9.00pm£15.95 Per personCall us on 01665 602109 or email: christmas.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk
Festive EventsJoin us for two fun, festive events for allages to enjoy.Senior Citizens <strong>Christmas</strong> Lunch Sing AlongMonday, 13th <strong>and</strong> Tuesday, 14th December 12.00-2.30pm£13.00 per person including three-course lunch with mince pies, tea <strong>and</strong>coffee, <strong>and</strong> a free glass of mulled wine on arrival. For menu please see below.Santa's Children's <strong>Christmas</strong> LunchSunday, 12th <strong>and</strong> Sunday 19th DecemberBring your children, your family, <strong>and</strong> your friends to see Santa,make your special <strong>Christmas</strong> wish <strong>and</strong> children receive a free chocolateselection box.Roast Parsnip <strong>and</strong> Thyme Soup, finished with honey <strong>and</strong> creamCantaloupe Melon, seasonal fruits, rosewater <strong>and</strong> pomegranate syrupTraditional Roast Breast of Turkey, cranberry stuffing, chipolata <strong>and</strong> bacon,sage turkey gravyRoast Fillet of Salmon, white wine <strong>and</strong> chive butter sauceAll main courses served with roast potatoes <strong>and</strong> seasonal vegetablesTraditional <strong>Christmas</strong> Pudding, br<strong>and</strong>y sauceLemon <strong>and</strong> Lime Cheesecake with winter berri es£13.95 Per adult£7.00 Per child including a free chocolate selection boxwww.classiclodges.co.uk
Festive Events<strong>Christmas</strong> Eve DinnerIf you are staying with us, or want to start your festivecelebrations with family <strong>and</strong> friends, get into the festivespirit with a dinner dance.A Plate of Gravadlax with lime dressing <strong>and</strong> rustic breadChicken Liver Parfait with Cumberl<strong>and</strong> sauce <strong>and</strong> Scottish oatcakesCarrot <strong>and</strong> Cori<strong>and</strong>er Soup served with gruyère cheese crouton <strong>and</strong> herb oil<strong>Classic</strong> Caesar Salad (lettuce, bacon, olives, croutons, chicken, parmesancheese with Caesar dressing)Tenderloin of Pork on Savoy cabbage with coarse grain mustard sauceLeek <strong>and</strong> Goats’ Cheese Tart served with salad <strong>and</strong> tomato sauceSupreme of Chicken fi lled with cheese wrapped in Parma ham <strong>and</strong> servedwith an Alnwick cream sauceDuo of Salmon <strong>and</strong> Lemon Sole on a saffron cream sauceBitter Lemon Tart with a lemon sorbetSticky Toffee Pudding <strong>and</strong> toffee sauce<strong>Christmas</strong> Pudding Soufflé with br<strong>and</strong>y sauceA Selection of Local Cheeses with biscuits <strong>and</strong> homemade chutney£27.95 Per adultCall us on 01665 602109 or email: christmas.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk
<strong>Christmas</strong> Day LunchServed in the Olympic Dining Room <strong>and</strong> in the informal,family atmosphere of Hardy's Bistro.Ham Hock Terrine served with apricotpease puddingMediterranean Seafood Salad servedwith lime <strong>and</strong> lemon crème fraicheWarm Goats’ Cheese with raspberries<strong>and</strong> crack black pepper <strong>and</strong> balsamicdressingChilled Duo of Melon with aChampagne sorbet <strong>and</strong> red wine syrupTomato <strong>and</strong> Basil Soup garnishedwith crispy julienne of vegetablesIndividual Apple Crumbles <strong>and</strong>vanilla custard<strong>Christmas</strong> Pudding <strong>and</strong> br<strong>and</strong>y sauceAlnwick Rum Ice Cream <strong>and</strong> HoneyHomemade Cheesecake with walnuts<strong>and</strong> maple syrupDuo of Chocolate Mousse with<strong>Christmas</strong> pudding ice creamCoffee <strong>and</strong> petit foursTraditional Roast Breast of Turkey,chestnut stuffi ng, chipolata <strong>and</strong>roast gravy8oz Fillet Steak, crushed pepperednew potatoes with a sauté of wildmushrooms with shiraz jusRoast Cod Steak with a sweetred pepper saucePenne Pasta with pesto <strong>and</strong>roasted vegetablesOlympic Suite:£59.00 Per adult£30.00 Children under 14Hardy's Bistro:£49.00 Per adult£20.00 Children under 14Boxing Day EveningGala Buffet <strong>and</strong> CeilidhSunday, 26th DecemberAn evening of dancing <strong>and</strong> greatfood. Take a table <strong>and</strong> bringfriends.£27.95 Per adultDinner DanceThursday, 30th DecemberExtend the celebrations witha great evening including athree-course meal <strong>and</strong> dancing.£22.95 Per adultPrivate Dining in our Castle SuiteFor a more intimate, relaxing option for family groups <strong>and</strong> festiveget-togethers with colleagues, dining up to 40 people with a privatebar any day or time during December. The choice is yours.www.classiclodges.co.uk
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> <strong>and</strong>Festive Accommodation Offers<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s EveGala DinnerWelcome in 2011 with aChampagne reception <strong>and</strong>canapés followed by a superbdinner <strong>and</strong> dancing into thesmall hours with a disco <strong>and</strong>hits from our cabaret artist.A Selection of CanapésKing Prawns sautéed in garlicwith lemon <strong>and</strong> lime mayonnaiseChampagne SorbetScottish Sirloin Steak, roasted cherrytomatoes served with woodl<strong>and</strong>mushrooms <strong>and</strong> a port sauceTrio of Small Individual DessertsChef’s Selection of Local Cheeses,biscuit platter with homemadechutneyCoffee <strong>and</strong> petit fours<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s DayGala Buffet <strong>and</strong> CeilidhSaturday, 1st JanuaryDon’t let the celebrations end.Start off the weekend with asuperb dinner <strong>and</strong> Ceilidh.£27.95 Per adultPeace of mindfor Party GuestsNo driving, no taxis, no problem.After a great night, it’s just a shortwalk to a super night’s sleep inone of our <strong>Classic</strong> double <strong>and</strong>twin bedrooms from£35.00 Per person sharing.Available 29th November to22nd December.Post-<strong>Christmas</strong> BreakSunday, 2nd January toMonday 31st January Dinner,bed <strong>and</strong> breakfast including 2tickets to Alnwick Gardens.£75.00 Per room Sunday toThursday inclusive <strong>and</strong> based on 2people sharing.£65.00 Per adultCall us on 01665 602109 or email: christmas.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk
<strong>Christmas</strong> Accommodation Packages<strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Christmas</strong> Package<strong>Christmas</strong> EveArrive with a traditional Northumbrian welcome of tea <strong>and</strong> scones. Relax inyour spacious bedroom before joining us for arrival drinks in the Castle Suitefollowed by dinner in the Olympic Suite, with music <strong>and</strong> dancing into the night.Those attending midnight mass return for a glass of sherry <strong>and</strong> a mince pie.<strong>Christmas</strong> Day<strong>Christmas</strong> Day begins with a hearty breakfast <strong>and</strong> time to relax <strong>and</strong> open yourpresents at leisure. Join us for a fabulous <strong>Christmas</strong> Luncheon <strong>and</strong> a visit fromSanta. Afternoon tea <strong>and</strong> <strong>Christmas</strong> cake is served in the Castle Suite, before a lightevening buffet on <strong>Christmas</strong> Day served in both our Hardy's Bistro <strong>and</strong> Castle Suite.Boxing DayA relaxing breakfast before a day of leisure either taking a trip to the sales orexploring the Northumbrian coastal trail. Use your free ticket to Alnwick Gardensincluded in the package <strong>and</strong> walk off all those calories. Return for a farewell galabuffet accompanied by our resident ceilidh b<strong>and</strong>.Monday, 27th DecemberThere’s one more hearty breakfast to enjoy, before we wish you a fond farewell.Three-night stay inclusive of all meals<strong>and</strong> entertainment<strong>Classic</strong> Twins <strong>and</strong> Doubles -£317.50 * Per person (Single supplement £60.00)Superior Twins <strong>and</strong> Doubles -£332.50 * Per person (Single supplement £75.00)Suites -£375.00 * Per personFour Poster -£417.50 * Per person*We require a deposit of £50.00per person, with full payment threeweeks prior to arrival.www.classiclodges.co.uk
<strong>Classic</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> PackageThursday, 30th DecemberBegin your <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> celebrations with afternoon tea <strong>and</strong> scones.Join us for a welcome drinks reception in the Castle Suite where you’llmeet the team, followed by an evening of dinner <strong>and</strong> dancing withour performer.<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s EveWake up to a <strong>Classic</strong> breakfast to set you up for the day’s festivities.Explore the delights of Alnwick <strong>and</strong> Northumberl<strong>and</strong> but return in plentyof time to prepare for the night ahead. Pre-order your bubbly for midnight!Champagne cocktails will be served from 7.30pm followed by a superbGala Dinner. There’s entertainment <strong>and</strong> dancing before welcoming 2011with a chorus of Auld Lang Syne <strong>and</strong> our resident Piper.<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s Day<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s Day brunch will be served until noon with a glass of buck's fi zzto welcome in the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>. A day of leisure to clear the head – use yourfree ticket to Alnwick Gardens included in this package. We fi nish with afarewell gala buffet followed by ceilidh b<strong>and</strong> entertainment.Sunday, 2nd JanuaryHead home after a hearty breakfast.*We require a deposit of £50.00per person, with full paymentthree weeks prior to arrivalThree-night stay inclusive of all meals<strong>and</strong> entertainment<strong>Classic</strong> Twins <strong>and</strong> Doubles -£317.50 * Per person (Single supplement £60.00)Superior Twins <strong>and</strong> Doubles -£332.50 * Per person (Single supplement £75.00)Suites -£375.00 * Per personFour Poster -£417.50 * Per personCall us on 01665 602109 or email: christmas.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk
Pre-Order Your <strong>Christmas</strong> DrinksSpecial OfferPre-order your <strong>Christmas</strong> drinks <strong>and</strong>enjoy 10% off when booked in advancePlease pre-book your <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> drinks from thelist below to receive your additional festive bonus discount of10%. All orders must be confirmed <strong>and</strong> paid for in full 14 daysprior to your event.Whiteper 75cl bottleMcGuigan Private Bin Chardonnay £15.99McGuigan Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc £15.99RedMcGuigan Private Bin Merlot £15.99Mineral waterHighl<strong>and</strong> Spring Still 1ltr £3.50Highl<strong>and</strong> Spring Sparkling 1ltr £3.50ChampagneLanson £29.95BeerTiger 330ml (5 bottles for the price of 4) £15.00We have a variety of drinks packages <strong>and</strong> special offers -from Champagne Receptions to buckets of bottled beer.Just ask us for full details.Terms & ConditionsAll reservations will be treated astentative <strong>and</strong> will be held for no morethan 14 days pending the receipt ofwritten confirmation <strong>and</strong> a nonrefundabledeposit of £10.00 for eachguest <strong>and</strong> £50 for 3-night packages.All alterations to a booking must beconfirmed in writing. Full payment isrequired 3 weeks prior to the eventwith final menu choices where required.For groups of 10 or more, additionalterms <strong>and</strong> conditions may apply.No deposits will be transferable or usedfor other products. Final payments willonly be refunded if we are able to resellthe places. In the event of any functionhaving to be cancelled by the Hotel, analternative date or venue will be offeredor a full refund given.A cancellation charge of the amountreceived by the hotel, or part thereof, willbe made in the event of all or part of thebooking being amended or cancelled bythe client. The Hotel reserves the right toamalgamate Party Nights to ensureoptimum numbers. Please note thatshared party tables may apply to groupsof less than 8 guests.For precise table arrangements pleasecontact the hotel. This does not apply on<strong>Christmas</strong> Day <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>'s Day.Children under 16 years cannot beadmitted to the Festive Party Nights or<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s Eve functions. The cost ofany additional services must be paid forby the end of the event. All times shownare subject to approval by the LocalLicensing Authority.All details are correct at the time of goingto press but may be subject to alterationwithout prior notice. All prices quotedinclude VAT at the prevailing rate.Please drink responsibly | www.drinkaware.co.uk | www.classiclodges.co.uk
Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberl<strong>and</strong>, NE66 1TDTel: 01665 602109 | Email: christmas.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk | www.classiclodges.co.uk
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