Mini-moon with your best friend
The Black Swan in Helmsley have introduced a short break for dog lovers, perfect for your mini-moon
Gone are the days when dogs were resigned to kennels for the holidays. Nowadays many dog lovers wish to spend precious time away with loved ones, including their four-legged friends. The Black Swan, renowned for being dog-friendly, has devised a canine-themed stay, ‘It’s A Dog’s Life’ to keep the whole pack wagging their tails and also provide much needed charitable help for canine cousins too.
There are treats galore for both you and your dog, not least the opportunity to capture those happy moments with the services of award-winning ‘phodographer’, Annemarie King who is passionate about dogs and their welfare(www.thephodographer.co.uk) Annemarie will take a beautiful portrait of your dog, either during your stay or at a later date.
This unique short break costs £219 per couple (+ dog/s) and comprises:
Miniature afternoon tea with a glass of bubbly (human treat) on arrival in one of our lounges or the gardens
A gift ‘Bow-wowcher’ for The Phodographer, entitling your pet pooch to a doggy portrait session in the York area lasting around one and a half hours, editing, polishing and preparing your images for your viewing, and an ordering appointment at the lovely photography studio in Bishopthorpe, York (Worth £45, and valid for 12 months from the date of your stay at the hotel)
Three-course Dinner for two in our 3 AA rosette award winning restaurant, ‘The Gallery’, chosen from the Daily Dinner Menu
Overnight accommodation in a Classic double or twin room, plus a few treats for doggy
Full English breakfast
Plus, for each booking taken on the ‘It’s a Dog’s Life’ package, a £10 donation will be made by The Black Swan Hotel to Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue www.tiagreyhounds.org
Price is based on two adults sharing a Classic double/twin bedroom. Feature rooms and Superior rooms are available at an additional discounted supplement of £25 per room, per night (normally £45.00 per room, per night)
T&C’s: Available Sunday – Thursday only, from 1st April 2014 to 31st August 2014, excluding bank holidays. Package available for new bookings only, and is limited a maximum of 2 dogs staying with their owners in each room. Offer is subject to availability. Please note that any damages incurred by pets staying in hotel bedrooms will be charged back to the guests.
The iconic Black Swan stands proudly at the head of Helmsley’s historic market place and has been enjoyed its reputation as a place with a warm welcome and fine hospitality for well over 500 years now ~ a trend which is set to continue. Dogs and owners alike will love the many walks in the area, from the scenic river walks in the Duncombe Estate, to more rugged adventures on the North York Moors which are just on the doorstep.
www.blackswan-helmsley.co.uk/special-hotel-offers
Call 01439 770466
