We stayed at The Black Swan, Market Place, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5BJ.

Website: www.blackswan-helmsley.co.uk

Telephone 01439 770466; fax 01439 770174

Special offers include Chocs Away for chocolate lovers which includes overnight accommodation, a six-course dinner including chocolate, wine and breakfast for £99 per person throughout October.

The Summer Falls, Autumn Calls package was £169 per couple