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Wildfitness (http://www.wildfitness.com/) have chosen us as their first UK location to start running their helathy living courses at Northcourt. Posted October 2011( see Sunday Observer supplement 5th February 2012)
BBC Countryfile. The team stayed with us in Jnauray to film Countryfile of the Isle of Wight ( Sunday 12th February).
Bed and breakfast reviews: What one visitor said ( taken from Tripadvisor)
"What a surprise when we arrived; expecting Osbourne House to be the highlight of our visit we were not prepared for the magnificence of this Jacobean mansion, which looks every inch as if it should be included in a National Trust or English Heritage handbook. John and Christine are passionate about their house and garden and have prepared a fascinating history of both, which is really worth reading. We were encouraged to explore the 15 acres and could only marvel at John's unswerving dedication to all things green. We were treated to a Harrison family friendly tennis game on the lawn on Friday afternoon (I don't think they spotted us!) and we felt as if we'd been invited to a weekend house party 'Jeeves and Wooster' style! Our suite (Lady Gordon Room) was massive and extremely comfortable but more surprisingly, given the height of the ceilings and the original oak mullioned single-glazed windows, toasty and warm (especially appreciated by me). The piping hot water was plentiful enough even for the huge roll top bath, and the window shutters kept out any drafts and all of the light, meaning I was blissfully unaware of the presence of daylight and subsequently the last to breakfast every morning. We are grateful to John and Christine for the information about the local concert on Saturday evening, which was excellent; and also for allowing Robert, who is a talented musician, to play their beautiful and rare 18th century chamber organ, which resides in their hallway (well, doesn't everyone's?). This was our first visit to the Isle of Wight and there were other delights we enjoyed during our stay although 'the North Court experience' threatens to eclipse them all. "
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Our latest Tripadvsor review :
"Our stay at Northcourt definitely exceeded our expectations. I agree with all the comments below so would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful hideaway in a beautiful historic house with absolutely gorgeous romantic gardens. Accommodation on the Isle of Wight does tend to be a little dated but Northcourt is traditional & authentic and we were not at all disappointed. We appreciated the little extras that not all B&B's provide - fresh flowers from the garden, candles in the bathroom and fruit from the garden at breakfast which in our case were raspberries & blackcurrents. Christine & John obviously work extremely hard to keep the house & garden looking as wonderful as they do but are at the same time welcoming & helpful."
Self-catering.
Waitrose have opened on the Island at East Cowes and can do free delivery. A big bonus to IW residents.
Garden openings. Please see www.flickr.com/photos/northcourt for latest gallery. We will open under the National Gardens Scheme on Esater Sunday 2012 . Group visits for 2012 welcome. From £6.50 including talk and tea/coffee/cakes.
Photographic Tuition.
Ben Wood ( www.islandimages.co.uk) is planning to lead another week of photogrphy tuition on the Island staying here.
We are very happy to have groups visit to view the garden and /or house-either day groups or special interest groups and will apply group discounts.
Shorwell Midsummer Fair. This will be on Saturday 23rd June 2012 from 13.30. It is organised by the Shorwell Midsummer Fair committee, but no commercial stalls allowed.- see www.flickr.com/photos/northcourt for midsummer fair photos June 19th 2010.
However Walkfreebreakfree have selected us as a location for their IW walks. www.walkfreebreakfree.co.uk
Writing weeknds. If you are interested in Creative writing please contact us for a possible course in October 2012.
Groups for 2011, included a Morgan rally ( June 16th-20th), Austin 7 rally (June 23rd ). We have string quartet tuition weekend booked for September 18th, if you want to join. In 2012 we have a ramblers group and a bridge party group.
For 2012 we start with a 4 day bridge party . Why not put together your own bridge party ?
60th birthday parties. We had 3 60th parties in 2011. It is a perfect place for celebrations.
Concerts at Wolverton Manor. see www.wolvertonmanor.co.uk for programme of concerts at our neighbouring manor.
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View from North wing
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