We stayed in a suite for my 50th. On arrival, I had been left a Northcote teddy as a gift with a lovely note wishing me happy birthday. The grounds are stunning, we enjoyed champagne on our private balcony. All staff, from reception to waiting on, were attentive and friendly. I can't actually put in to words on how outstanding the five course menu was?! As vegetarian's, you tend to find your offering is second to the meat options. Lisa and her team got every course perfect. Starting with the bread, the best bread, the cheese bread.... crikey! Each course was phenomenal. I have never wanted to cry over food, but this had me close to tears! Each wine was perfectly paired with each course. We can not wait to return. If you are considering coming here, you will not be disappointed.... truly exceptional food and service. Thank you Lisa and team for making our stay so enjoyable. Jane Johnson xx

We visited here for the first time this week. We called in advance and let them know there will be 2 vegans. Typically, fine restaurants have a big issue with this and treat you like an inconvenience. Not here. They made us feel very comfortable even giving us a fully vegan menu especially to save asking too many questions which was helpful. Everything from start to finish was very good. The pace, quality and staff were brilliant. Don’t come here in a rush. Relax and enjoy it. The house wines were incredible too the Sauvignon from Marlborough was a really nice example. The overall vibe was high end but approachable. Not stuck up or pompous. Perfect. I love good food but I hate pretentiousness. They made sure we were never left out of a course because of being vegan. They made us vegan whipped butter, and vegan jellies to come with the coffees instead of the cake. Will come here again.

What can I say? The food is beyond amazing. Each course is sublime and expertly described by the staff. Each flavour can be isolated and appreciated. I cannot give enough praise. I've eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants in London, but the whole experience at Northcote is beyond comparison. Many thanks to you all .

Our visit literally rendered me speechless. The room we had was stunning… beautifully decorated and so comfy… the Northcote bear was a nice touch 😀 and a nice bonus birthday present from my partner. The food was easily the best food we have ever had. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection and honestly there wasn’t a bad dish at all. I couldn’t even rate my favourites dishes as they were all seriously amazing…. every single one was easily a 20/10 😀 Breakfast in the morning was equally as tasty with some very high quality produce served. The service was fabulous… there was nothing the members of the Northcote team wouldn’t do for you. We absolutely will be visiting again and i can’t wait.

We booked two rooms for our one night stay. The rooms were nice, although very dark decor. We booked a table for the evening, the seating area is nice and lovely comfortable seats. The food was nice . It was the service that we were not impressed with, we requested more water at our table, and waited half an hour before it arrived, we also had the same issue with the serving of the dishes, we received our first dish which was lovely, we then sat and waited, while the waitress’s walked passed our table on a regular occurrence to serve a few other tables that were occupied with guests. We honestly felt like we were invisible. After roughly 30 minutes, we received our second dish, and then the service was as one would expect , it really didn’t sit well with me, that l had to pay £50 for service. The fact that staying and eating here had been on my wish list for years, it then resorted to being a disappointment. It will be a once in a lifetime occasion for us .

Let’s start by saying that the food was good. Not as good as The White Swan at Fence but good and good value for the cost. There were issues. Slow to get drinks whilst waiting and no offer of canapés that were offered to everyone else. In addition didn’t get the coffee I ordered. Staff on serving were excellent.

We'd been to Northcote many years ago. It was chosen today for a birthday lunch. I expected to enjoy the meal but it was way better than I expected. Each course was excellent with deep flavours, evidently skillful cooking and beautiful presentation. Service was friendly and attentive. One of the party wanted to change her choice of main course when we were actually at the table and it was done - top marks. The highlight was a theatrical Bramley apple pie which was not even remotely like any other apple pie I've ever seen or tasted.

In short: worth every penny. We attended Obsession 22, one of the party is clinical vulnerable. Despite the rules/laws being relaxed every effort was made to allow our party to enjoy the experience. There is a culture of fantastic customer service without fuss. Jonathan from front of house really went above and beyond all evening. The housekeeping ladies were polite and diligent. The room was spotless, I think even the fronts of the wardrobes had been polished! Obviously the Obsession food and wine was incredible, the breakfast was lovely too. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we look forward to visiting again soon

What an incredible evening. Our first child free date night in 14 months so we were really looking forward to a good night and Northcote well and truly delivered. The food and drinks were superb. The staff were attentive, welcoming and true professionals. We had a fantastic evening and hope to visit again soon. Very lucky to have such a fine establishment locally.

Outstanding experience. Couldn't do it every week but for special occasion well worth it. Food amazing - loved every course. Absolutely sublime. Service was friendly, helpful yet discreet. From the moment we were at reception we were made to feel very welcome. Rooms very nice and comfy. Great choices at breakfast. Lovely outside area and great rooms. Has a fantastic reputation. And it is so we'll deserved. Loved it

Visited for a birthday celebration, the food and matching wine flight were delicious. The staff were very welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive. Will definitely return - a fabulous overnight stay and evening meal

Had two night stay in a classic room. The room was large and the bed was comfy. The food was amazing, the staff super friendly. Although pricey it was worth it. Definitely be returning

Stayed in Norrhcote for one night. What can I say probably one of the best stays we have encountered. Staff from front of house to kitchen was amazing very professional. We stayed in room 19 totally blown away. Welcomed with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, champagne and my beautiful Northcote bear. Travelled all the way from Scotland and was worth the rain and storm. Hopefully one day we can return. You all were amazing.

The food here was absolutely expectational. The five course tasting menu was perfectly balanced flavours. The staff friendly, although the attention to detail was not quite in keeping with other Michelin star restaurants I have visited, although this didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the night and we would certainly highly recommend Northcote.

Have been keen to try Lisa's menu for some time, and it was well worth the wait! We had cocktails and the 5 course tasting menu. Was clear why the candy floss cocktail was a competition winner, incredibly tasty and highly original. The 5 courses were flawless, with the mushroom dish my clear winner. The wines beautifully matched by a knowledgeable sommelier. Front of house outstanding! Basically, totally unsurprising it's held it's Michelin star for so long. Congratulations for being the complete package, excellent...!

Booked in for a 5 course gourmet meal for our anniversary and we were not disappointed. The staff were all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Joy, our server, was so friendly and knew everything about our visit and our food. As for the 5 courses, they were incredible and a real credit to Lisa and her team. The whole experience was amazing and I would recommend you to visit. You will not be disappointed. We didn't stay over in the hotel but I would imagine its just as stunning as the restaurant.

As other reviewers have pointed out, there is a definite issue with attention to detail at Northcote. It's been a dream of mine for over 10 years to visit, however we both left disappointed. It's sad to say but I wouldn't recommend visiting. The manor itself is stunning and we were blessed with the weather, allowing us to enjoy the late afternoon sun on the terrace, which was lovely. My husband had pre-booked a glass of champagne for our anniversary, which was promptly served, however he did leave a note on the booking that it was a special occasion and we were surprised not to receive even a 'happy anniversary' from any of the team at any point during our visit. I asked for an ashtray (as I could see others smoking outside) and the sommelier as their wine list is vast, however 15 minutes later neither had arrived and I asked again. When the sommelier arrived he didn't introduce himself or even seem that interested. Throughout the conversation he came across condescending, disinterested and dispassionate, not even discussing the characteristics of the wines we were considering to help us choose. We had to really push to get any sort of information out of him. We were taken to a table, which was located next to the waiter station, however this wasn't an issue as they were quiet, however as the evening progressed the table did get quite dark as there wasn't much lighting around our table, compared to others. The service was particularly good, especially from the younger members of the team and it was great to see lots of young staff starting their careers. The mushroom and salmon canapes were unbelievably good and was a great start to the meal. The asparagus 3 ways starter was, hands down, the highlight of the evening and a dish I won't soon forget. The second course of roasted quail was nice and was presented beautifully. The scallop starter was also nice, however my scallop had a strange stringy texture, which was a little unusual. My husband doesn't like shellfish and they accommodated a change for the Kohlrabi which was exceptional. We were really impressed how they had shaped the kohlrabi to look identical to the scallop. The main course was disappointing as my beef oozed blood all over my plate and didn't appear well rested. Luckily I'm not squeamish and I enjoy rare steak, however it had teh undesirable effect of turning the jus into water. I did advise the waiter when the plates were cleared and was just told "I'll advise the kitchen". The dessert, however, was the worst course of the evening. I had asked to swap to the rhubarb souffle as I love rhubarb and a good souffle. I was disappointed not to find any compote, compressed, sous vide rhubarb in the base, although the menu didn't promise it so that may have been unreasonable expectations on my part. The other issue with this dish was that it was quite badly under mixed, with lots of white bits running through the mix (see images). This was also mentioned to the restaurant manager. The toilet facilities started off nice, however halfway through the meal I noticed that the bin in the gents was overflowing and discretely advised the sommelier, however when I visited the gents an hour later the bin was still overflowing. It doesn't appear that toilet checks were being completed. Seeing some spare toilet rolls placed on the cistern seemed a little incongruous for a venue of this calibre. There are plenty of ways of providing extra toilet roll but hiding it better than just leaving it out as you would find in your local pub. My husband surprised me with a kitchen tour, which was a great experience and I'm incredibly grateful to the restaurant manager and head chef for accommodating the request. Overall, it was an OK experience and we didn't leave hungry, however the attention to detail definitely lacked and this stood out against some of the other Michelin starred restaurants we've visited. Cumulative small mistakes and not even wishing us a happy anniversary detracted from what should have been a bucket list experience.

I bought an overnight stay in the stunning Northcote for my husband as a wedding gift and we stayed there this April. We had a wonderful stay, the service is exceptional, like nothing we’ve experienced before. We need to mention James and Adam in particular, though everyone we interacted with was excellent. The classic room we stayed in was beautiful too. We had cocktails and lunch (from the bar) upon arrival which was fabulous - highly recommend the triple cooked chips. We had the tasting menu that evening with paired wine which we truly enjoyed. We would absolutely love to return and we will be recommending to our friends.

We went to Northcote for our mini moon. It was incredible. Everyone that works there were so kind and welcoming, and the food was beautiful. Try the champagne cocktail, worth the money and the hangover! Thanks again Northcote, it was unforgettable. Dave and Chloe.

Lovely meal, again. A nice G&T from the extensive drinks menu .Loved the chicken turnover starter, the lamb cutlet was perfect, and the cheeseboard was top notch, as usual. The recommended wines are perfectly chosen. Finished off with a nice single malt. An elegant sufficiency.

For us dining at Northcote was a rare and special occasion, but well worth the price. Location, access, staff, service and food, absolutely second to none. We shall be saving up to go again, without doubt. A wonderful afternoon all round.

Wonderful surprise to have on your birthday. Once in a lifetime experience. I have never tasted food as good as this. Staff amazing! I can't wait to go again.

Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great food. Bed was too soft for us and brought us wrong sandwiches when ordered from the bar. Don't let those two things put you off, well worth a visit.

Had a meal here with some friends as one of the party was celebrating a special birthday. The staff and service was amazing and we were well looked after. The food was good but didn't expect such small portions to be honest especially as it was expensive. But it was a great experience and we all really enjoyed it.

Would highly recommend the "chef's table" for an amazing experience offering front row seats into the workings of a professional kitchen dedicated to the culinary art! After a beautiful meal with wine pairing take up your host on the offer of visiting the wine cellar!

My wife and I have stayed and dined here several times, and it always feels incredibly welcoming. The service is perfectly judged, the food and drink is superb, and rooms are very comfortable. We'll keep coming back, time after time.

The food was good, but nothing was surprising or out of this world as you would expect. The service was a let down, we constantly had empty glasses and had to ask for drinks etc, our wine was forgotten about, after around course 3 there wasn’t even a waiter/waitress around to ask. Our bill took 25 minutes to resolve, as we had already paid part of it for the room, and at this point we were pretty fed up (4 hours from canapé to dessert). Have been previously and the service was outstanding but tonight felt like nobody was in control of the service.

Our recent stay at Northcote (including the excellent gourmet meal and a wonderful breakfast) fully met our expectations - having long wished to sample Lisa’s culinary expertise & imaginative creations. Overall, a special experience that we will long remember - and hope to repeat ! Our ground floor, accessible double room was lovely, equipped with everything one would expect of a 4-star hotel, and was very clean.

We stayed here for my wife's birthday in March 2023, in a suite with the gourmet dining package. It was worth every penny. The dinner was a fantastic experience with 5 amazing courses and excellent wine pairings. The room was the epitome of comfortable luxury, with a lovely view and private terrace. The thing that really makes it though is the service. Without fuss the staff made every aspect of this, from check in to check out, including dining, the bar, room service and everything else, genuinely relaxing and welcoming. We'll be going again and I cannot recommend it enough.

Attended a wedding in May 2023. The food was beautiful, steak and chips curried cauliflower and lemon tart, every mouthful was delicious, canopies delicious especially the sausage roll, service was spit on, tables dressed beautiful and the sun turned up! Terraces nice and cosy

Exceptional in every aspect - from arrival to bar to restaurant to room. Staff were amazing, the communication between the staff is unrivalled. My husband and I travel a lot and this hotel and restaurant are top of the list. We will definitely be returning. Rooms were large, comfortable and absolutely nothing was too much trouble. I would give it 20 out of 10 if I could. Truly an amazing experience.

Dinner. A very enjoyable occasion. The views are wonderful. The inside is a little dark and dated (decorated when browns were in.) The service was very good. The food was enjoyable, but perhaps lacking in pizazz - some of it reminded me of high quality wedding food. Which - at over £200 a head including drinks and service - was ok, but probably not quite good enough.

First class on every level. The most amazing dining experience. Food was not only beautifully presented, it was that delicious you didn't want it to end. The staff are attentive, but not over bearing and their service was excellent. Recommend this experience if only once in a lifetime.

Northcote is an excellent hotel and restaurant. The food is of a very high standard and the service is really very attentive; although more on this later. We had the 5 course menu and each course was superbly presented and deliciously well balanced. Overall I felt it was too rich to have five courses each with such strong distinctive flavours. But I couldn't possibly fault the quality of the food. My only slightly negative comment is that at times the service was a little intrusive. The menus we were given included a very clear description of each dish. So it wasn't necessary for the staff to introduce each course. For me this felt like an interruption each time the courses arrived. I've encountered this elsewhere and I just don't understand it! I enjoy food and love eating out but I don't appreciate constant interruptions so that we can be told exactly what we are about to eat. If I wanted to have an explanation of each dish I'd ask! Having said this it's easily the nicest hotel I've stayed at in Lancashire.

The food is amazing. I had the beef and it was the most tender beef I've had. Their chips are too die for. Melt in the mouth. A great birthday treat for myself. I'll be bringing my mum here for her 80th

Excellent food, beautifully presented. Service was so friendly and all the staff were working hard and happy to be there. Clean and stylish building. I would visit this place again for definite. The starter, I had belly of lamb, main course, I had duck with some curry flavouring and dessert, I had a strawberry cheesecake.

Amazing food. We had the set Sunday lunch menu, each course was truly spectacular. The waiting on staff described every ingredient on the dish with such knowledge and clarity, and would recommend wine pairings The atmosphere was superb and we felt very much looked after, nothing was too much trouble, everyone very jolly and attentive. Would highly recommend a visit. Outstanding!

Went for hubbies birthday. Had a super meal, room was very nice but weather not good and had a couple of power flickers whilst dining . Unfortunately when we went to bed the room was cold, we slept fine as plenty of bedding but awoke to a cold room, we called reception and no one answered. Luckily the bathroom had underfloor heating and was nice and warm. When we checked out we complained about the heating, and evidently someone else had complained as well.

Service and professionalism for a Michelin star was very poor. Had to take our own drinks from the bar area to the dining table. We chose the chefs table to be given a server who had only worked their for a week prior. You’d think people dining on chefs table would get a competent server. Had to prompt staff to describe the course. Glasses were not removed after use. Butter came cold then hot. Comments through the evening we didn’t appreciate and if we were Middle Aged men in suits we would have been treated differently I feel. A chef also brought us compliments sweets and didn’t even know what was in them. Never have I ever received such a Ismail service at a Michelin star restaurant.

I am a very lucky man, my three fabulous children paid for me and my wife to stay here for one night, which included a memorable Five course gourmet meal. From the first moment walking into the hotel we were greeted with a friendly, welcoming smile and an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Our room was huge, beautiful and had everything you could wish for, the bathroom was equally impressive. The food was exquisite and a delight to the taste buds, but above all else, the staff deserve the plaudits for being extremely attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you to everyone at Northcote for giving us a very special memory. Darren and Denise.