tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21552345147261318452024-03-05T02:54:09.341-08:00The LeewayKaren and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-79540148306068211022014-01-27T11:44:00.001-08:002014-01-27T11:44:32.615-08:00Valentines Weekend 2014 Special Offer As Valentines Day falls on a weekend this year, we thought we could help to make it even more special by offering a bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room, to help you celebrate and kick start your Valentines weekend. Don't forget we still have our Winter Special Offers available too, so you can add on an extra day for just half price. That's 2 Special Offers for your Valentines Weekend.<br />
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Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-73320957300434117522013-07-12T14:58:00.001-07:002013-07-12T14:58:55.544-07:00The Leeway earns a GOLD accoladeThe Leeway is proud to announce it has gained a GOLD accolade along with it's 4 Stars and Kelloggs Breakfast Award from Quality in Tourism. <br />
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The Hotel Inspector wrote - Superior intrinsic quality aspects coupled with some detailed guest care procedures allow for the recommendation that the Gold Accolade be applied which is commendable at this level.<br />
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We also had a visit from the Senior Hotel Inspector, and she said we were to be congratulated on our enthusiasm and experience we give to our guests.<br />
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Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-74405637012047484002012-12-22T07:27:00.001-08:002012-12-22T07:27:32.300-08:00Merry ChristmasKaren and Garry would like to wish all of our guests a very Merry Christmas. <br />
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We have re-decorated the Stoker Room this winter, in a bright funky paper, hope you like it, and we have added a little glamour to St Mary with mirrored furniture. <br />
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We now have a facebook page - The Leeway Whitby, please 'like' us if you like us! I will put all our latest offers and show what's going on in Whitby on Facebook.<br />
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Have a fantastic Christmas, and thank you all for your custom and support through 2012.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-81031245250624906382012-10-26T05:39:00.001-07:002012-10-26T05:44:57.418-07:00New Year Break - Fantastic Special Offer - 3 nights for £100 pp
Everyone has had a tough year in 2012 with the recession and increasing prices, so here at The Leeway we thought we would offer you a Great New Year deal so you can re-charge your batteries for the year ahead.<br />
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The price includes an award winning breakfast every morning of your stay. New Years Day breakfast will be served with Bucks Fizz to celebrate the New Year, and will be served at the much later time of 10.15 until 11am, giving you plenty of time for a lay in bed. On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of mulled wine and warm mince pie and there will be a bottle of sparkling wine in your bedroom to get your weekend off to a great start.<br />
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Just to recap the New Year Offer includes<br />
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A 3 night stay<br />
Breakfast every morning <br />
Late breakfast on New Years Day with Bucks Fizz<br />
Mulled wine and warm mince pie on arrival<br />
Bottle of sparkling wine in your room<br />
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<strong>All this for the bargain price of £100 per person (based on 2 sharing)</strong>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-2493917610775891852012-09-06T06:40:00.000-07:002012-09-06T06:40:42.995-07:00Finalist for a Green Business Award 2012The Leeway is a finalist in the Chamber Bridlington and Yorkshire Coast Awards 2012. <br />
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We are delighted and proud that we have been chosen as one of the finalists for the Green Business Award. The prestigious black tie awards night will be held on Friday 5th October at Bridlington Spa, where the winner will be announced. Very exciting. We'll keep you posted!Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-58889361362715743782012-08-23T09:36:00.005-07:002012-10-26T05:45:21.721-07:00Winter Special Offers<h3>
Mid Week - (Sunday to Thursday inc.) through November 2012, January and February 2013 (excludes the New Year Period)</h3>
<b>Offer 1</b><br />
<b>4 nights for just £22</b>0 bed and breakfast in a king-size room, that's just<b> £55 per night. (A saving of £92)</b><br />
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<b>Offer 2</b><br />
<b>3 nights for just £180</b> bed and breakfast in a king-size room, that's just <b>£60 per night. </b><br />
<b>(A saving of £54)</b><br />
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<b>Offer 3</b><br />
<b>2 nights for just £140</b> bed and breakfast in a king-size room, that's just <b>£70 per night. </b><br />
<b>(A saving of £16)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Offers available for the Attic Double and Single room too - visit our Special Offer page on our website for full details.
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Weekend Offer - through November 2012 (except Goth Weekend), January and February 2013</span></h3>
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<b>Super Sunday Saver Offer</b></h4>
When you book a 2 night weekend stay for Friday and Saturday night, add on our Super Sunday Saver Offer, and get Sunday night for <strong>Half Price. (A saving of £39, £34 or £18.50 depending on King/Double/Single room) </strong><br />
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*Offers are subject to change and can be reviewed, changed or discontinued at any time. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer.<br />
<br />Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-16692576036095708532012-01-24T03:33:00.000-08:002012-01-24T03:41:14.212-08:00Trip Advisors Traveller's Choice 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXVMvgw73bsQM3gTnaX4svbd_rx-3DHG5_gm71N-Pzg1PkN1Hm28p1XXJEZm4ngq0ZrSPnMZoQ0AhQCPE0W10ZV7eApgwGaWcaWPAS53Omtq2XnnQmJFPo9DSjxAXy-KQMktbGI9TAIib/s1600/Travellers+Choice+2012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px; height: 175px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701162184458101650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXVMvgw73bsQM3gTnaX4svbd_rx-3DHG5_gm71N-Pzg1PkN1Hm28p1XXJEZm4ngq0ZrSPnMZoQ0AhQCPE0W10ZV7eApgwGaWcaWPAS53Omtq2XnnQmJFPo9DSjxAXy-KQMktbGI9TAIib/s400/Travellers+Choice+2012.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Great News:-</div><div> </div><div>Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice 2012 Awards have been announced. The Leeway, Whitby has won 2 Awards! They have ranked us the 16th best B&B in the UK, and the 19th best B&B in Europe. This is fantastic news.</div><div> </div><div>Thank you so much to all of our guests who take the time to write a Trip Advisor Review after staying with us. It really makes our day when guests have enjoyed staying with us. We couldn't have won these awards without you all. Thanks again.</div><div> </div><div>The Whitby Gazette are calling up on Friday to take our photos and write an article on us.</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-30429729094932983602012-01-18T00:53:00.000-08:002012-01-18T01:02:58.021-08:00Our Bella<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-E3qWjinsNBxnq3sc4kaGlefcoohjxOr6ixvbM9axR1QpoIvo6lZAVi-6EFZm-TJlhionKld-V8jjBH464SYPVE8EfsrWnZK2bk3JELBtkatnpUSndxsm5ZwJtVnF9IKgKjl3TucqW67/s1600/P1070071.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-E3qWjinsNBxnq3sc4kaGlefcoohjxOr6ixvbM9axR1QpoIvo6lZAVi-6EFZm-TJlhionKld-V8jjBH464SYPVE8EfsrWnZK2bk3JELBtkatnpUSndxsm5ZwJtVnF9IKgKjl3TucqW67/s400/P1070071.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698894552109329602" /></a><br />Those of you who have visited us, may have met our 2 Basset Hounds Jazz and Bella. Sadly Bella took poorly at Christmas, and we found out on the 2nd January that it was Chronic Kidney Failure, and we only had a very short time left with her. It has been a very hard 2 weeks, getting her to continue to eat and drink, but we did manage for a while and we took her to the beach every day, and onto the playing fields and for a long walk over the cliff tops to Kettleness. If you saw her on the beach you would never know she was poorly, although she had lost 5 kilos of weight in 5 weeks! But she ran and fetched the ball and had great fun. Sadly Bella passed away on Sunday 15th January. She was only 2 years old. I have attached a photo that was taken on the 12th January. Bella is the little one on the right! Her sister Jazz will miss her dearly as will we all. She was such a sweetie.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-55615561705858918982012-01-02T10:39:00.000-08:002012-01-02T10:47:19.282-08:00Happy New YearWe would like to wish all our guests a Happy and Healthy New Year. For our special offers for 2012 visit our website. We have just refurbished our attic double room Hudson in a beach hut theme. You can now view photos of this on the view rooms page of the website. Hope you like it.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-11600498761326813722011-10-28T12:41:00.000-07:002011-10-28T12:51:03.064-07:00Karen Live on BBC Radio Tees<div>This morning we received a phone call from Radio Tees saying they had heard our great news about the National Awards, and asked if I would do a live interview later in the day. Below is the link, hopefully you can all hear the interview! (talk about nerve racking or what!)</div><div><br /></div><div>You will need to copy and paste the link into a new browser, then Scroll on the time bar to 40:00 minutes, that's when the 5 minute interview begins.</div><div><br /></div><div>http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/p00kymy3/</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-52357320157281133122011-10-11T08:37:00.000-07:002011-10-14T08:06:11.201-07:00White Rose Awards 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uryggpeJVY8GAyJIgq0aJIEVQ4zV167mdxBJxczr6Ztd0vwSi27JCkf7GqiNw5QRytxds2lThEkQUNutsoUXzbBV43E3lcwI__r5tqJhHnGYx4Ho6joDVVupAPyijra5VuHaYbPvVZZY/s1600/P1060534.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uryggpeJVY8GAyJIgq0aJIEVQ4zV167mdxBJxczr6Ztd0vwSi27JCkf7GqiNw5QRytxds2lThEkQUNutsoUXzbBV43E3lcwI__r5tqJhHnGYx4Ho6joDVVupAPyijra5VuHaYbPvVZZY/s400/P1060534.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663363459163175666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cGBZh4_iwtQ31B8djTuBNz1Ny1SMK2mQREUk_S4-olZ_erkARgSwbevOJCKQ2h2LycWFCEGRGqvS7E7wZXovSDAfE3_vRnOqcqNhumAuBNfPwEHYL91GtXM3BiA7LZSH_AyQ5QZLhLAf/s1600/P1060527.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cGBZh4_iwtQ31B8djTuBNz1Ny1SMK2mQREUk_S4-olZ_erkARgSwbevOJCKQ2h2LycWFCEGRGqvS7E7wZXovSDAfE3_vRnOqcqNhumAuBNfPwEHYL91GtXM3BiA7LZSH_AyQ5QZLhLAf/s400/P1060527.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663363186181581410" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Last night we attended the White Rose Awards at Doncaster Racecourse. We had a fantastic night. There were stilt walkers and roller blades performing in and around all the guests. There was a rocking band till 1am, classical singers and an Abba tribute band too. The meal itself was cooked by a Michelin star chef for 1000 people! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">We were put through for Sustainable Tourism and although we did not win the outright prize we were delighted to be the Runner Up. Because of this we have now been put through to the Visit England National Awards for Excellence next year. </span></span></div><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#4B4B4C;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><div><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#4B4B4C;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><br /></span></div>With a 20 plus year history, the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence (formerly the EnjoyEngland Awards) are the highest accolade in English tourism.<br /><br />The awards recognise businesses that incorporate best practice throughout their operation and also celebrate the very best quality and innovation, helping to raise standards across the industry and secure England’s place as a world-class holiday destination.</span><div><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#4B4B4C;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#4B4B4C;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">We are delighted and very proud of our achievements. Can we take this opportunity to thank all of our guests for choosing to stay at The Leeway and make all this possible. </span></div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-10716842056727912432011-09-06T02:09:00.000-07:002011-09-06T02:11:58.612-07:00Special Offer for 2012If you book a 2012 stay with us before 31st December 2011, you can have it at this years prices. So your 2012 stay will only cost the same as it did in 2011. Now that's great value!Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-76996970525727063022011-08-10T00:54:00.000-07:002011-08-10T01:12:25.024-07:00New Year Weekend with extrasCelebrate the New Year at The Leeway. <div>
<br /></div><div>Book your 3 night break now. Most places increase their prices for the New Year period, but not us. You will find our price is just the same no matter what time of year it is.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Not only is the price the same as always, but we are throwing in some special treats too.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Get your New Year celebration off to a great start with a complementary bottle of wine in your room ready for your arrival and indulge in some festive treats we'll have left there for you. Breakfast on New Years day will be much later than normal, so you can relax and enjoy a couple of extra hours in bed. Then to get the New Year off with a kick start, enjoy a glass or two of Bucks Fizz, while you enjoy our award winning breakfast.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Book your 3 day New Year break with us this year and enjoy our special treat.</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-22341634833276346362011-08-10T00:32:00.000-07:002011-08-10T00:54:05.762-07:00Winter Special OfferCome and stay at The Leeway during November and December and receive a FREE nights stay. Just book a 3 night midweek break, any time between Sunday and Thursday inc. and you only pay for 2 - your last night is FREE. <div>
<br /></div><div>So come along and do your Christmas shopping in Whitby, where you'll find some wonderful gifts in the little individual shops here. The scenery is beautiful in winter and with the added bonus of a free nights stay, what could be better.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Offer available between Monday 7th November until Thursday 15th December.</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-64561421162401641702011-07-01T10:47:00.000-07:002011-07-06T01:11:39.544-07:00White Rose Awards 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahIL2CRfqbolDWjKGL3HRf-Dya9E8switdgcWLlpJqH-ZQmERaFln64iqtCk_5R8_QHFbGcH1ZpF8Hor9GGn0CETy-gPU4tNbMCaoUySt4Tj8hPanmoGC6rZ2GKUBA9vs49bQ8a_JXLhl/s1600/WRA2011+logo+blue+FINALIST.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahIL2CRfqbolDWjKGL3HRf-Dya9E8switdgcWLlpJqH-ZQmERaFln64iqtCk_5R8_QHFbGcH1ZpF8Hor9GGn0CETy-gPU4tNbMCaoUySt4Tj8hPanmoGC6rZ2GKUBA9vs49bQ8a_JXLhl/s400/WRA2011+logo+blue+FINALIST.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626148203802019410" /></a><br /><div>We received FANTASTIC news today. We have been put through for the very prestigious Welcome to Yorkshire's White Rose Awards for Sustainable Tourism. This is the second year running that we have been finalists. The glittering award ceremony will take place on the 10th October, at Doncaster Racecourse, we have booked our hotel already! How exciting.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are the only Whitby Tourism Business to be through to these prestigious awards, so we hope we win, not just for ourselves but to fly the flag for Whitby too!</div><div> </div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-77999421684595719662011-04-20T01:49:00.000-07:002011-04-20T01:54:08.007-07:00Royal Wedding Bank HolidayHelp us celebrate the marriage of William and Kate. Our 'special' for that mornings breakfast will be dedicated to the Royal wedding and everyone will get a glass of Ker Royal to toast the happy couple.<br /><br />I am sorry, but there will be buntin up and even Union Jack napkins - well it doesn't happen that often does it - lets splash out and enjoy the day.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-59455509962072444532011-04-20T01:45:00.000-07:002011-04-20T01:49:46.196-07:00Happy EasterA very Happy Easter to all our guests, old and new! Hope you all have a lovely time, and enjoy this sunshine, and eat lots of chocolate eggs!! <br /><br />Our new website should be up and running now ready for the new season - so hope you all like it. Check out the availability to see when you can visit us again!!Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-86558887477570099172011-04-20T01:28:00.000-07:002011-04-20T01:45:38.490-07:00Our Daughter's WeddingOur Daughter Becky got married in March at Grinkle Park Country House Hotel, at Saltburn by the Sea. Grinkle Park is a wonderful venue for anyone looking to get married. The whole day was fab, and nothing was too much trouble for Chris and his team there. <a href="http://www.classiclodges.co.uk/Grinkle_park_hotel_Cleveland">www.classiclodges.co.uk/Grinkle_park_hotel_Cleveland</a> We can fully recommend it. We all had our hair done at Grinkle Park by Leanne from Shearer's in Whitby, who did a great job, and made us all look beautiful. We had a live band - Laughing Jacks from the North East area, <a href="http://www.laughing-jacks.co.uk/">www.laughing-jacks.co.uk</a> they were fantastic and played all the songs that Becky had requested. We also hired a photo booth which was great fun - everyone dressed up and had the classic 4 in a row photos taken in the booth. <a href="http://www.boothstar.co.uk/">www.boothstar.co.uk</a> The official wedding photographer was Scott Wickins in Whitby, and he took some lovely photos. The brides, bridesmaids and my own jewellry were bespoke and made for us by Linda Havelock <a href="http://www.geodevibrations.co.uk/">www.geodevibrations.co.uk</a> Thanks so much Linda, we love them - especially my jet and amber set. Becky's flowers were made by House of Flowers in John Street Whitby, our local florist, who did a fantastic job - Steph managed to get roses to match the burnt orange of the bridesmaids dresses. They were amazing. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day so special.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-57132445820989209502011-03-24T01:43:00.000-07:002011-03-24T01:48:51.292-07:00WWF - Earth Hour 2011<a href="http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk.takingpart/">http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk.takingpart</a><br /><br />For the past 3 years we have taken part in WWF's Earth Hour.<br /><br />Join us and switch of on Saturday 26th March at 8:30pm and help save our planet.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-77810932447559952722011-01-21T08:44:00.001-08:002011-01-25T11:40:16.440-08:00Extra Special Winter Offer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNy_4gqSJh-fgRc8Sv3o1zDUgVXbefufF5qmY5Xsw_R93TsagZEbwIVm2laCNlEQ5FwaFZPbX_ksQNCGMBeFYlDmc5IbMA-sPdImJihSt79m3KyWHa6qz69hVgAwXoE-sgQ5WvJp68Ezvy/s1600/Whitby-Wave-Breaakers.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566210635134961026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNy_4gqSJh-fgRc8Sv3o1zDUgVXbefufF5qmY5Xsw_R93TsagZEbwIVm2laCNlEQ5FwaFZPbX_ksQNCGMBeFYlDmc5IbMA-sPdImJihSt79m3KyWHa6qz69hVgAwXoE-sgQ5WvJp68Ezvy/s400/Whitby-Wave-Breaakers.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Firstly a belated Happy New Year to everyone. Hoping it's a good one for you all!<br /><br />To start the year off, we are offering an extra special offer for January - Stay 3 nights and get your 3rd night <strong>FREE</strong>, for the first time ever, this also includes stays at <strong>WEEKENDS</strong>.<br /><br />As an extra bonus we are <strong>extending this brill offer for part of February</strong> too, upto and including the 10th February ( 10th February is our 5th Anniversary at The Leeway - how time flies).<br /><br />So if you want a 3 day break for the price of 2 from now until the 10th Feb, give us a call on 01947 602604. Whitby is lovely in Winter, white waves crashing in against the pier and not too many crowds!<br /><br />From Sunday 13th February we still have a winter special offer on - Stay 3 nights and get your last night half price, but that is from Sunday - Thursday only. Weekends are not included in this offer.</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-63867936544636509112010-11-13T00:45:00.000-08:002011-01-25T11:35:54.916-08:00Yorkshire Coast Tourism Awards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc0GvaikSxysNWVPftrz33jRZm_ucVOY5BJ_1L7H9MiWxmjPGDx6rDQ_ex6hfXVsB3npmxcZhv07kXgkJ58-5huO3E06ZdRZ4iavsU7TdEKfZWwUfLldSA_o8yNORQInJmEf8FctQCey2/s1600/P1050253.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566209377950808850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc0GvaikSxysNWVPftrz33jRZm_ucVOY5BJ_1L7H9MiWxmjPGDx6rDQ_ex6hfXVsB3npmxcZhv07kXgkJ58-5huO3E06ZdRZ4iavsU7TdEKfZWwUfLldSA_o8yNORQInJmEf8FctQCey2/s400/P1050253.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Yorkshire Coast Toursim Awawrds took place last night in Scarborough. We were nominated for 3 awards by our Guests, and we had a great night and won all 3 nominations for the Whitby area! Best Guest Accommodation, Outstanding Customer Service and Best Cup of Tea. Thank you to all our Guests who put us forward for these awards. We really appreciate it.</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-70296887288240280222010-11-13T00:19:00.000-08:002010-11-13T00:45:14.001-08:00Our Grandson's Christening<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKSOH5CFr4VeIpguhWUM5061q5hCsJtxX2pGX0miDByoMCAFW6nucuSDfLEcoqsNd0lKhOr-YJTgh4n9TqmKjLLBRc75hx5NoIXrD0wDTEjqUkLdI47M7qYDrWl8MkrLIE029zH-VN5Nq/s1600/_MG_0561-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538952190598633570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKSOH5CFr4VeIpguhWUM5061q5hCsJtxX2pGX0miDByoMCAFW6nucuSDfLEcoqsNd0lKhOr-YJTgh4n9TqmKjLLBRc75hx5NoIXrD0wDTEjqUkLdI47M7qYDrWl8MkrLIE029zH-VN5Nq/s400/_MG_0561-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Isaac Matthew Harrison was Christenend on 17th October 2010 at St Hilda's Church, Whitby. He was a little star! He's 7 months old now and soooooo adorable. Love him to bits.</div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-13996819853322880322010-10-19T03:38:00.000-07:002011-01-25T11:47:20.562-08:00Our Daughters Wedding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx2Wnfz6jZgs8RnWIxMNdUeGWMvnjk69L9oQe1pKqwCqQjK1y82k-sq31_a-VcyrgPXw5o5r_dPt-Iq1CQX4oa0sb6CrxOh9675f4rjEknfDWnDBT-CVVwW9U6pPeYf00A8FbGP-z2lPs/s1600/512.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566212018771577090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx2Wnfz6jZgs8RnWIxMNdUeGWMvnjk69L9oQe1pKqwCqQjK1y82k-sq31_a-VcyrgPXw5o5r_dPt-Iq1CQX4oa0sb6CrxOh9675f4rjEknfDWnDBT-CVVwW9U6pPeYf00A8FbGP-z2lPs/s400/512.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlHy5vlUNvXLYTXgr9oWBaMGc1klnF_IWF-a5BNNZY3lxMEEsYVv3JH0KNzbY155NFxSuW6VDZuoxanevksqE6uqDV5Op-ttazDhnfW9xthtF8vAz48Btq7G_FyVqeoVrMW_9LjWSoTKG/s1600/P1040991.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534521238558449698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlHy5vlUNvXLYTXgr9oWBaMGc1klnF_IWF-a5BNNZY3lxMEEsYVv3JH0KNzbY155NFxSuW6VDZuoxanevksqE6uqDV5Op-ttazDhnfW9xthtF8vAz48Btq7G_FyVqeoVrMW_9LjWSoTKG/s400/P1040991.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>We have returned from a wonderful holiday and a fabulous wedding in Cyprus.<br /><br />Our Daughter Lucy and Son-in-law Matthew, got married aboard The Sea Star Yacht in Paphos Harbour on 7th October 2010.<br /><br />Their day was just perfect thanks to Exclusive Yacht Weddings who organised everything from start to finish. They arranged the big red fun bus to transport us all to and from the yacht, a convertable BMW for Lucy and her Dad, organised all the legalities, the Disco, the Cypriot Dancers, the Wedding Breakfast, Flowers, Cakes, Nails, Hair, and photographer. Everyone was amazing especially the photographer Photo Papis. The photos and DVD are fabulous. A massive thank you to everyone who helped make Lucy and Matthews day so special. If anyone is thinking of getting married in Cyprus, we can whole heartedly recommend Exclusive Yacht Weddings.</div></div>Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-58319733023557407572010-10-19T03:27:00.000-07:002010-10-19T03:36:06.728-07:00White Rose AwardsSadly we did not win the award this year, but we have recieved feed back from the White Rose Awards and our secret visit, and our score was a whopping 97.8%. <br /><br />Ironically what let us down was the apperance of the property, the report stated that the front of the building would need painting shortly. Last May we booked a decorator to paint the exterior of our property, but he kept having to delay the work - he was ready to come mid July but we cancelled him at that point as our flowers were in full bloom in the hanging baskets around the bay windows and up the stairs and it would not have been fair to guests, so we booked him for the first week in October when we were on holiday. If only we had known!! Who knows what may have happened.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155234514726131845.post-85584385286960685372010-09-20T13:35:00.000-07:002010-09-20T13:46:46.756-07:00Whitby in Bloom AwardsThe Whitby in Bloom Awards were held tonight in Pannet Park's Art Gallery. <br /><br />The Leeway is proud to announce that it is the Category Winner for the Best Kept Business Premises for 2010. We were presented with a beautiful hand made ceramic plaque that can be placed in our garden. <br /><br />We were also presented with a range of certificates for:-<br />Category Winner: Best Kept Business Premises<br />Silver: Best Kept Business Premises<br />Silver: Best Kept Guesthouse<br />Bronze: Best Kept Hanging Baskets<br />Bronze: Best Kept Back Yard<br /><br />This is all down to the hard work of Garry - who this year, not only grew flowers in our small front garden, but also grew our own vegetables including Cauliflowers, Broad beans, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions and Swedes.Karen and Garryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573809269894590761noreply@blogger.com