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This 15th-century manor house in the quiet Somerset village of Ilchester looks across the River Yeo and farming countryside. It mixes original features and modern comforts including complimentary Wi-Fi and parking, tasty food as well as a cosy bar and lounge. The Northover Manor Hotel is family owned and run. Owners Mark and Melanie Haddigan pride themselves on offering a warm welcome, excellent food and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. All rooms are en-suite rooms and are spread across the main original house , the added extension and the converted coach house. The rooms have tea/coffee facilities, irons, hairdryers and televisions. The stylish restaurant has original beams, stone fireplaces and contemporary walnut furniture.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful staff. We were provided with an upgraded room, gratis, on arrival - this was well equipped,tastefully decorated and wonderfully quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcoming staff, comfortable room with good cupboard and drawer space. Good breakfast. Quiet convenient location
  • Marta
    Poland Poland
    Beautiful old building with lots of history .Lovely bedroom with unique style and lovely view to the garden. Staff very friendly and kind. Would love to stay again!
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming building, very comfortable bed and clean room. Very friendly staff, a great breakfast and very convenient parking. Highly recommend
  • Hamish
    Australia Australia
    The very friendly and helpful staff. The clean spacious room and ensuite. The riverside location and gardens
  • Ruthanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most friendly, warm & helpful welcome from the lady on Reception. She made great chat about where we’d been & made recommendations for dinner & what to do & where to coffee in Sherborne. Our bedroom was super cosy & quiet & clean & the...
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room and facilities were excellent. The atmosphere was good and we were made welcome.
  • S
    Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff couldn't have done any more to make myself and my friends feel accommodated. Brilliant people and a great place
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and greeted us with a smile, offered to carry our bags and showed us to our room. The bar, dinner and breakfast were excellent. We would stay there again, and probably would when next Journeying to Cornwall.
  • Evelyne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous, friendly and courteous staff, doing everything to make our stay comfortable

Managed by Northover Manor Hotel

Company review score: 9.4Based on 307 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Mark & Melanie Haddigan have grown this business for 23 years as they grew their family, with all three of their children working here before their own careers took off. Their focus is always to keep a friendly, relaxed and professional environment for all guests and the team they choose to work with them is considered to add a personal experience for anyone visiting.

Property information

A charming, privately-owned and family run hotel in Somerset. Northover Manor mixes original features such as flagstone flooring and blue lias stone walls with modern comforts including complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking and a welcoming à la carte restaurant. Our tastefully decorated en-suite rooms compliment the period building without compromising on modern comforts. Our restaurant offers locally sourced food, freshly prepared by our team of chefs. A perfect stopover for travellers en-route to Cornwall or other West Country destinations and ideally situated just off the A303. Northover Manor is just 6 miles from the busy town of Yeovil – famous for glove and helicopter manufacturing - and 2 miles from RNAS Yeovilton. Located in the historic village of Ilchester there are plenty of nearby attractions including the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, the Bath & West Showground and many National Trust properties including Glastonbury Tor & Abbey.

Neighbourhood information

Ilchester is a small but characterful town with a small museum and various country walks to enjoy. There are plenty of attractions in the area to appeal to all preferences. Fleet Air Arm Museum Haynes Motor Museum National Trust properties : Lytes Cary, Montacute, Stourhead Wookey Hole ad Cheddar Gorge Glastonbury Tor & Abbey, Wells Cathedral and historic town Clarks Village The Newt Jurassic Coast

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Northover Manor Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the restaurant is open Monday-Friday 18.30-20:00, Friday-Saturday 18:30-20:30 and one Sunday lunch per month. The restaurant is closed on Sunday evening.

Please inform Northover Manor Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Northover Manor Hotel

  • Check-in at Northover Manor Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Northover Manor Hotel is 600 yards from the centre of Ilchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Northover Manor Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Northover Manor Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Northover Manor Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Northover Manor Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Stand-up comedy
  • Northover Manor Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant