Northcote★★★★
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Inspector comments
"Worth seeking out for its gastronomic delights and smart interior."
Overview
Northcote is a well-established Northern gastronomic landmark, acquired by new, independent owners Alf and Clare Ellis, where the delights of Chef Patron-Director Lisa Goodwin-Allen can be discovered. The delicious and highly seasonal cooking includes Lancashire’s finest fare, as well as fruit and herbs from the hotel’s own beautifully laid-out organic gardens. Drinks can be enjoyed in the comfortable, elegantly furnished lounges and bar. Each of the luxury bedrooms has its own identity with sumptuous fabrics and soft furnishings, sophisticated lighting and modern bathrooms; some have a garden patio. The annexe rooms are particularly impressive. 6 of the hotel’s oldest manor house rooms have been upgraded – with the remaining rooms due to be upgraded by the end of the year – and are now fully modernised with air conditioning, Bamford amenities, Nespresso coffee machines, Smart TV’s and Hypnos Wool Origins mattresses.
Ratings & awards
AA 4 Red Star Award: Inspector's Choice
4-Rosette restaurant
Breakfast Award
Our inspector loves...
Ribble Valley - On the edge of the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Modern British Cooking - Well established Lancashire Gastronomic Beacon.
Luxurious Bedrooms - Spacious, each with its own identity.
Kitchen Garden - Where seasonal produce can find its way on the menu.
Wine & Bar List - Of distinction! Can be enjoyed in the comfortable lounges or terrace.
Features
- Rooms
- En-suite rooms annex: 8
- En-suite rooms: 26
- Family rooms: 3
- Bedrooms Ground: 8
- Satellite TV available
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Lift
There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible bedroom
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. -
Wheelchair-accessible bedroom (restricted space)
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. Wheelchair turning space is at least 1200mm x 1200mm. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower (restricted space)
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower. Wheelchair turning space is at least 1200mm x 1200mm.
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Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom
There is at least one ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. -
Standard bathroom with separate shower unit
There is at least one bathroom for a standard bedroom with a separate shower unit or wetroom, instead of a shower over a bath.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities
A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available. -
Enclosed outdoor area
There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
Also at this location
Restaurant
Northcote Restaurant
4 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
- Children welcome
- Gluten free menu
- Private dining
- Tasting menu
About the area
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains.
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