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Posts By: James Harrison

Do you need an escape this winter?

Blow the cobwebs away with a walk over the Downs or along the beach, enjoy a meal in a local pub or heat up a pre-cooked meal, and get cozy in front of the fire… Would a low deposit and free cancellation help? During this time of uncertainty, we are currently offering flexible booking terms… Read more »

The new normal #ruleofsix

Well that was good whilst it lasted….! We have had a wonderful summer and it has been great to be able to share the house again with so many lovely, appreciative guests, as we get used to a new normal. With the new Government legal restrictions coming into force from Monday 14th September 2020, unfortunately… Read more »

We’re Good To Go

The Government have announced that we can reopen to guests from the o4 July. We have been busy making preparations and introducing new protocols to keep everyone safe. This includes joining Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 Industry Standard. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Coronavirus announcement

March 23 2020 Unfortunately we took the decision last week to close our doors to guests until further notice. We are following the UK Government’s advice during these unprecedented and challenging times in order to protect the health and safety of us and our family, our staff, our guests, and importantly, to assist with the… Read more »

Merry Christmas from Northcourt

We would like to wish all our guests and friends of Northcourt a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Your stay with us contributes to the continual maintenance and on-going restoration programme of the house and estate. As a Christmas thank you, we would like to offer you a discount of 20% off our remaining gaps over the next… Read more »

Making it Personal

In this world of the internet where everything is available at the touch of a button, one crucial thing is missing and that’s the personal touch. Similarly, we believe that because we are family owned, family managed and aren’t agency listed or managed that we can give you a completely difference experience when you book… Read more »

Escape the Office for the Country

Fed up with looking out of the office window and seeing just more buildings? Feel like a breath of fresh country air? Looking for a place to wow clients or to hold your AGM or brainstorm your latest strategies? Then come to Northcourt Manor. Set the delightful countryside of Shorwell on the Isle of Wight,… Read more »

Celebrating Milestone Birthdays

Milestone (noun) ​an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life What exactly is a milestone birthday? When you’re 8 then 13 sounds like quite a milestone and when you’re 13 you long for the milestone of 18. But whether your milestone is 16 or 60, it’s the perfect excuse… Read more »

A Rural Retreat

Retreat: a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax. The Isle of Wight is probably one of the best places in the UK to relax and in fact retreat from the world for a while. With its coastal paths, Downs, woodlands and beaches, visitors are spoiled for choice for places to… Read more »

Contributions from a recent walking group….

Northcourt – May 2018   We met for French songs to rehearse on the upper deck Much to the intrigue of other passengers wondering what the heck!   The magnificent Medieval Northcourt our home for five days With its simply stunning grounds and secret ways   With skies blue and a bright yellow sun We’d… Read more »