The January Slowdown at The White Swan: A New Year, Done Properly
Come and exhale.
January is the month that asks less of you. The pace eases, the air turns crisp and clear, and the countryside quietens down to a hush you can actually feel in your shoulders.
That’s why we created the January Slowdown at The White Swan, Pickering. A small, lovely excuse to step away for a night or two and let the year begin gently, with good food, cosy comfort, and a fresh start in the heart of North Yorkshire.
The January Slowdown offer:
£169 for an overnight stay for two in a Vintage room, with:
- Yorkshire breakfast the next morning
- £30 per person dinner credit to enjoy in our restaurant (food only, redeemable on the night of your stay)
Stays: 2–31 January 2026, (excludes Saturdays).
How to book: Use code JANUARYSLOWDOWN online, or quote it when calling.
It’s the kind of stay that doesn’t need much planning. Arrive. Settle in. Eat well. Sleep deeply. Wake slowly.
Why Pickering is made for winter breaks.
Pickering sits right on the edge of the North York Moors, which means your “doing nothing” can easily turn into “just a gentle wander” or a “bracing, boot-lace-tightened hike” if the mood takes you.
A January stay here is perfect for:
- Moorland walks with big skies and rosy cheeks
- A woodland loop in Dalby Forest
- Pottering around Pickering’s shops and cafés
- A winter drive to the coast for salt air and dramatic views
And then, back to The White Swan: warm light, a welcoming table, and dinner you don’t have to cook.
A New Year reset, White Swan style
We’re fond of the quiet pleasures. The small moments that make you feel looked after.
With the January Slowdown, you can make an evening of it:
- A relaxed dinner using your £30pp credit
- A night in a cosy Vintage room (upgrades available)
- A proper Yorkshire breakfast in the morning
- Another wander, or a late checkout kind of feeling (the best kind)
Ready to slow down?
If the New Year has you craving calm rather than chaos, the January Slowdown was made for you.
Book the January Slowdown at The White Swan, Pickering
Use code: JANUARYSLOWDOWNStays: 2–31 January 2026 (Sun–Thu)
January Slowdown Offer Terms & Conditions
Offer: January Slowdown at The White Swan Inn, Pickering.
Price: £169 per room, per night, based on two adults sharing a Vintage room.
What’s included:
Overnight stay for two in a Vintage room
Yorkshire breakfast for two
£30 dinner credit per person to use in the restaurant (food only) on the night of stay
Stay dates: Valid for stays 7–31 January 2026 inclusive. Saturday nights are excluded.
How to book: Must be booked direct using promo code JANUARYSLOWDOWN when booking online, or quoted when calling.
Dinner credit conditions:
Credit is £30 per person, food only (not redeemable against drinks)
Redeemable on the night of stay only and must be used during that evening’s dining service
No cash alternative and any unused credit is forfeited
Any spend above the credit is payable by the guest
Payment & cancellation:
Bookings are pre-paid in full at the time of booking
Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable
In the event of cancellation or non-arrival, 100% of the booking value is retained
Upgrades & supplements:
Room upgrades are available for a supplement (subject to availability)
Supplements may apply on certain room types and/or dates
Availability: Subject to availability. A limited number of rooms may be allocated to this offer and it may be withdrawn at any time.
Cannot be combined: Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
General: Standard house policies apply.