Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is a mix of gardening-related stalls and family-friendly entertainment. So, you can pick up a petunia before admiring classic cars, marvelling at some magic and tapping your foot to some Elizabethan dancing, all within walking distance of Northcourt, here in Shorwell.
Proud car owners show off their vehicles in pleasant riverside and seaside locations in Newport and Ryde.
Isle of Wight Speed Trials aimed to bring motorsport to Sandown and has teamed up with the Isle of Wight Car Club, which will be the race event organiser. The IOWCC is affiliated to MSA. This is one of the few speed events run on closed public roads in England under the new regulations.
Our very traditional village fair is held on the edge of the village at the beautiful Wolverton Manor. Shorwell Midsummer Fair is one of the last surviving ‘original’ fairs on the Isle of Wight, providing family entertainment and a memorable afternoon for all. Alongside attractions and stalls there is a tea tent, real ale, arena… Read more »
“Smell the sea and see the sky, let your soul and spirit fly” Van Morrison We’re great fans of the beach here at Northcourt and can thoroughly recommend it in winter or summer for long walks, big skies, and much more besides. For those of you who love a walk then there’s nothing better than… Read more »
There is nothing better when you’re staying in the countryside than to stay put and do nothing, and as many of our guests will tell you, they do just that! With games in the paddocks, feasting and enjoying food and drinks with family and friends or just relaxing in a corner of the house or… Read more »
There is something inherently holidayish and even romantic about stepping onto a ferry for the sunny Isle of Wight. Since the Victorians came to the Island to take the air and revel in the microclimate, a sense of decompression and escapism begins as soon as the ferry leaves its port, and you can sit back… Read more »
Although this year’s summer may be winding down, we thought that we’d take time to reflect on just how wonderful a haven for wildlife we have here in Shorwell and at Northcourt in particular. Beginning with the village: Shorwell is a wooded enclave with a chalk stream, nestled at the foot chalk downs with a… Read more »
After a delayed start to the year we are excited to be able to welcome our self-catering guests to Northcourt once again. At this moment in time, large group bookings are not permitted but if you ever needed an excuse to escape the mundane, now is the time! The sun is warming up, miles of… Read more »
While the world might feel a little uncertain, you can still book your stay with us in complete confidence. If, due to coronavirus-related UK legislation and we are unable to provide the house as offered (due to legal travel restrictions or we are forced to close) then you will have two options: full refund of… Read more »
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