About this property
The property sleeps up to 20 people (18 adults + 2 children) in 9 bedrooms, with 8 bathrooms.
Northcourt House offers a rare opportunity to stay in a Jacobean manor house on the Isle of Wight. Forming the northern frontage of the manor, this wing offers grand reception rooms and bedrooms, with smaller bedrooms on the top floor. The property has been extensively refurbished and modernised over recent years, offering comfortable, homely accommodation for large, mixed groups. The property has 9 bedrooms with beds for up to 18 adults (+2 for children) and 8 bathrooms. The large function room is ideal for games with a baby grand piano and table tennis, business meetings, workshops, yoga retreats, or formal dining. For larger groups, the property can be rented with the adjoining west wing, Little Northcourt, with extra bedrooms within the estate to sleep up to 40 adults.
The property is located within extensive gardens within the picture-postcard village of Shorwell in the rural south-west Isle of Wight, and part of the Isle of Wight National Landscape (aonb). The property is a short walk from the village shop and local pub, the Crown Inn.
The Isle of Wight makes such a wonderful holiday destination because of its beautiful beaches and fantastic scenery and because everything is conveniently close. You're never more than a 20-minute drive from most of the attractions, so your days out can be full of fun without you having to spend hours in the car. Shorwell is in the south-west of the Island, in a designated National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). It's a 20-minute drive around the coast from the ferry terminal at Yarmouth, where you'll arrive if you depart from Lymington. If travelling from Southampton or Portsmouth to Ryde, it's a 25-minute drive.
Shorwell is around two miles from the south coast, sitting quietly near chalk downs, where maritime plants and birds thrive. Guests can walk or cycle there, using the island's extensive network of way-marked footpaths, bridleways and cycling routes. Local attractions include The Needles, Tapnell Farm, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Blackgang Chine, the Botanic Gardens at Ventnor, Dinosaur Isle, and The Garlic Farm. Watersports are understandably popular all year round. Cowes is famous for its sailing conditions. Surfing, kite surfing, coasteering and kayaking are popular, and there's a good variety of businesses providing equipment hire and tuition for visitors who want it.
The owners live on site and will be around to welcome you and be on hand if you have any questions or problems during your stay.
,Accommodation Comprises:
The property sleeps up to 20 people (18 adults + 2 children) in 9 bedrooms, with 8 bathrooms, with large rooms downstairs and a private rear terrace and shared paddock with outdoor seating at the front of the property.
Downstairs:
· Steps up from the drive into the spacious hallway.
· Beautifully furnished sitting room with wood burning stove, comfortable chairs and small games table, with smart TV (with Netflix).
· Large kitchen diner to seat 20. The kitchen is well-stocked with all the crockery, utensils and appliances that you would expect needed to cater for large groups. The kitchen has a large gas range cooker with double oven, 2 large fridge freezers, and dishwasher.
· The upper kitchen has a table and chairs for 8, with a wine fridge, espresso coffee machine and dishwasher. There is also a small TV.
· Steps lead up to the large function room (10.6m x 6.2m) with baby grand piano and table tennis. There are also function tables and chairs for up to 40.
· Doors lead out to the south-facing raised terrace with tables and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants. There is a charcoal barbecue.
· Ground floor bedroom (Lord Burgh) (bed as standard double) with ensuite bathroom (shower) and fine views over the garden.
· Cloakroom with sink and toilet.
First floor:
· Lady Gordon bedroom as a grand large bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double) with views over the paddock. Ensuite bathroom with roll-top bath with shower over. Dressing room with desk and sofa and fine views over the garden.
· General Gordon bedroom as a large bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double) with views over the paddock. Ensuite bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower.
· Swinburne bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double) small ensuite bathroom (shower).
Second floor:
· Kitchenette with fridge, microwave and kettle. Washing machine and tumble drier. Small table, sofa and TV.
· Turner bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double) with ensuite bathroom (bath and separate shower).
· Tennyson bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double) with ensuite bathroom (shower).
· Tennyson bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double, plus an extra single bed) with ensuite bathroom (shower).
· Albert bedroom (beds as separate twin or super-king double) with adjoining shared bathroom (bath with separate shower).
· Victoria bedroom (king sized double and separate single bed) sharing the adjoining bathroom.
Outside:
Northcourt House has a south-facing terrace with garden furniture and a barbecue for eating outside in warm weather. There is a big area of lawn at the front of the house, shared with the adjoining wing of the house, that is ideal for playing ball games, and has tables and chairs for outdoor dining. The 15-acre glorious gardens and a grass tennis court are available within the wider manor gardens at specified times. The property has ample parking.
Additional Information:
All utilities, WiFi, bed linen and bath towels are provided. A basket of logs is provided for the open fire (October – May) with additional logs available to purchase. Guests to supply beach towels. Well behaved dogs are welcome through prior arrangement with additional supplement. Smoking is not permitted.