Celebrate Christmas and New Year at The Dean Court
Yours was one of our best ever hotel experiences. Every consideration was given by your staff. It made our visit as good as it could possibly be.
Mr & Mrs F. HULL
Christmas Eve
Thursday December 24th
After arrival and settling in, fit in some last minute Christmas shopping, seeing the city bedecked and at its Christmassy best and busiest - before it closes for Christmas. Return in time to enjoy a delicious Afternoon Cream Tea, served in The Court Cafe Bistro & Bar until 5pm. (No reservations needed).
And this evening, from 6.30pm, join David Brooks and colleagues for a Champagne and Canapes Welcome Reception - with local Carol Singers who'll be with us around 7pm until approximately 8pm. Dinner is a 4-Course Menu - with an obvious emphasis on local produce, cooked skillfully, with traditional fayre at the heart of all our menus. And with a great choice of drinks and wines, there's every opportunity to indulge a little, and enjoy a superb Claret or top-flight Burgundy, or dwell over a fine cognac œ purely to help the digestion, of course! After all what better time is there to spoil oneself?
Midnight Mass at York Minster with it being so popular the queues start at eleven - but there is the thought of a night-cap of warming mulled wine and mince pies to welcome you back afterwards.
Christmas Day
Friday December 25th
After a Deliciously Yorkshire Christmas Day Breakfast, the morning is free for a walk on the walls or a saunter round peaceful York œ but don't miss 12.15pm, for a glass or two of Champagne, before Butter-roasted Yorkshire reared Turkey, homemade Christmas Pudding, that's been maturing since October, and all the other traditional dishes that make for a Grand 5-Course Christmas Day Lunch.
After that it's a relaxing afternoon -you've earned it!
Christmas Day Evening features a Grand Carving Buffet served from 7.30pm ¹œtil 9pm. Whole Salmon, Sirloin of Beef, Seafood and Salads all before you - and more besides. No set seating this evening. (The hotel is closed to non-residents).
Boxing Day
Saturday 26th December
This years Boxing Day Adventure is to THE DEEP, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world. This award winning Yorkshire family attraction is home to 40 sharks and over 3,500 fish. The dramatic building designed by Sir Terry Farrell is located in Hull on the Humber Estuary, just an hour from York. The Deep is operated as a charity dedicated to increasing enjoyment and understanding of the world's oceans. Behind the scenes a team of dedicated marine biologists care for all of the animals at The Deep as well as carrying out vital research into the marine environment.
We aim to leave the hotel at 10.30am prompt, travelling in an air-conditioned coach, (please meet in the foyer in good time). You will be accompanied by Wendy Brooks, the Hotel's fully trained guide. Plans are to return at about 4.30pm. This will give plenty of time before and after Lunch to see all that this exciting venue has to offer. Lunch is a modest affair- a break from the festive fayre œ but enough to see everyone through to the Boxing Day 4-Course finale Dinner! Alternatively there is the legend that is Berwick Kaler, the country's most highly acclaimed Pantomime star. Berwick won the prestigious title of Ambassador of York- earlier this year in VISIT YORK'S Annual Tourism ¹œOscars'. More importantly the UK's most famous Dame will star in his 31st York Panto, Humpty Dumpty. We have a limited amount of tickets for the Boxing Day Pantomime Matinee at 2.30pm and the tickets are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Lunch beforehand in The Court Cafe-Bistro & Bar is included too. Please grab a table early to avoid delays.
Sunday 27th December
But why not ¹œStay a Little Longer?
For some this is departure day, but should you wish to extend your stay there is a whole host of interesting things to do in our lovely city. Please see our special ¹œStay Longer Tariff. Our Reception team can recommend many of the City's attractions to you. If you opted for the Boxing Day Trip perhaps you'd like to have seats for the *Theatre Royal's Pantomime today - or spend a day at Wetherby Races. Let us assist with your plans! (We suggest you book seats as soon as possible as most performances sell out early). Also take advantage of the best of the retail sales! York is full of the big name stores as well as a wonderful eclectic range of independent stores.
Restaurant Seating
(24th - 26th)
We have found our plan of seating our guests with others on larger tables works well and creates a convivial atmosphere. There are several tables of two or four available. To assist with our plans, you will be asked to reserve your seats and times when making your room reservation, as seats for lunch and dinner must be reserved in advance. (excluding dinner 25th) As our menus are planned so far in advance, we reserve the right to change or replace dishes if availability of items is beyond our control.
Christmas Tariff
Three decidedly indulgent days - all meals and details mentioned are included, plus little extra touches in the rooms - and first-class accommodation. Family Rooms available at reduced rates for children of all ages. (See Tariff œ unchanged from 2008)
We, and the beautiful and historic city of York look forward to giving you a Christmas to remember. Prices are per person and are fully inclusive of all details mentioned in the three-day programme (all double and twin room prices are based on two people sharing)
- Standard Single, Twin or Double £555
- Small Double £480
- (single occ) £830
- Superior Double or Twin £600
- Deluxe Double £630
- Four Poster Deluxe Double £654
One or two children (up to 16yrs) sharing with two adults fully inclusive of all food, drink and accommodation for the entire three-day programme £324 per child (3rd child £150)
Children in their own room 10% discount from adult tariff
Your room will normally be ready by 2pm however, please feel free to arrive as early as you wish. Luggage can be stored and cars parked. The hotel has its own secure car park nearby and offers a free valet-parking service. The car park charge is £12.50 per night up to a maximum of £40.
Christmas Stay a Little Longer Tariff *
If you wish to extend your stay we offer extra nights per room per night as follows:
B&B and Dinner
- Standard Single Twin or Double £130 £180
- Small Double £110 £160
- Superior Double or Twin £150 £200
- Deluxe Double £170 £220
- Four Poster Deluxe Double £190 £230
*Children sharing are offered free accommodation plus a £5 breakfast charge
Conditions of Booking & Cancellations
A 50% per person deposit is required at the time of making your reservation. The outstanding balance is required by 16th October 2009. For reservations made after 16th October, full pre-payment is required at time of booking and is subject to the Cancellation Policy.
Cancellation Policy
Deposits and full pre-payment are non-refundable unless the hotel is able to re-let accommodation. We strongly advise guests to consider Holiday Insurance against losses incurred through forced cancellations.
New Year Celebrations in York
The celebrations start with a specially created Dean Court Cocktail served before a magnificent Five Course Dinner. Cocktail Reception from 7.15pm followed by Dinner served at 8pm. Music and Dancing from 9pm, so feel free to have a dance between courses as well as throughout the evening. At midnight, share the magical moment by joining thousands of revellers who gather outside the Minster to welcome in the New Year - a unique and memorable experience! Music ends at approximately 1am. We have a limited number of tables for two and four but find couples are happy to share larger tables on this celebratory evening.
We're frequently asked about dress for this evening. Our response is that the majority of men wear black-tie. So ladies, if you're looking for an occasion to wear that really "posh frock" this is it!
New Years Eve Two or Three Night Holiday includes:
Wednesday 30th Dec - Celebrations begin with a four course Dinner
Thursday 31st Dec - New Year's Eve Grand Dinner- Dance with five course Menu
(£95 for non-residents - FULLY INCLUSIVE OF WELCOME COCKTAIL)
We kindly ask guests to pre-order their New Years Eve Dinner Menu choices approx 2-3 weeks in advance (A form will be sent by post/email during December)
Friday 1st Jan 2010 - New Years Day Champagne Breakfast
Conditions
Dinner Dance (only) reservations require full prepayment when reserving seats. (£95 per person) Two & three night Holiday reservations require a 50% deposit at the time of booking with full prepayment required by November 13th 2009. Deposits and full pre-payments are nonrefundable unless Hotel is able to re-let seats or accommodation at the published New Year Tariff. Every effort has been made to ensure details in this brochure are correct at time of printing. The Dean Court cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions and reserve the right to vary, amend or cancel any of the arrangements featured in this brochure if necessary.
New Year's Eve Tariff
Prices are per person and are fully inclusive of two/three nights accommodation and all details mentioned in the two or three day programme. (All prices are based on two people sharing Doubles and Twins)
Two Night Three Night Break Break
(Your 3rd night can be either 29th December 2009 or 1st January 2010 and is a Bed & Breakfast Rate)
30-31st Dec 29-31st or 30th -1st Jan
- Standard Single £360 £455
- Small Double £340 £395
- (Single occ) £560 £670
- Standard Double or Twin £360 £440
- Superior Double or Twin £400 £480
- Deluxe Double £435 £525
- Deluxe Four Poster Double £470 £565
- Family Room for Three £385 £475
- (Total £770) (Total £950)
- Family Room for Four £400 £485
- (Total £800) (Total £970)
Family Rooms include Bed & Breakfast only for children/extra adult(s). Please ask for package price for extra adults in rooms.
