Northcote

Northcote, country house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in Lancashire

Northcote is a country house hotel with a restaurant located in the Ribble Valley, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, a natural landscape designated and protected in the national interest. The property presents itself as a British country house where tradition and modernity coexist, and its activity is built around three pillars: accommodation, dining and events.

Michelin-starred restaurant

The restaurant, distinguished with a Michelin star, is led by Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Chef Patron-Director, described on its own website as responsible for seasonal and adventurous menus. The culinary offering is based on local, seasonal ingredients and is complemented by an award-winning wine list. The company attributes this combination to Northcote's recognition as one of the UK's finest food-led country house properties.

The front-of-house service is presented under the banner of Northern hospitality. The restaurant offers tasting menus and à la carte service, with table reservations available.

Accommodation and gourmet breaks

The hotel has rooms and suites. Among its stay offerings is the Gourmet Break, which combines accommodation in one of the hotel's rooms with a seasonal five-course gourmet menu. The company describes this package as a foodie retreat.

Terrace, bar and cocktail bar

The property has a terrace and bar lounge, serving nibbles, terrace plates, sandwiches and sweet treats, alongside cocktails and wine. Online bookings for the terrace are available throughout the week and subject to weather conditions; in case of bad weather, service moves to the bar lounge subject to availability. The company allows oysters to be pre-ordered up to 48 hours in advance.

Events, celebrations and weddings

Northcote has a private dining room with a private cocktail bar and Champagne terrace, as well as a Chef's Table, spaces the company presents as suitable for private celebrations and small weddings. The events offering also includes meetings, celebrations of life and exclusive use of the property.

Blooming Onion is Northcote's bespoke luxury event catering division. It offers tailored menus designed by Lisa Goodwin-Allen and her team, professional event planning and front-of-house service by the hotel's front of house team. The company states that it covers formats such as gala dinners, garden BBQs and canapé celebrations, and that it brings its catering offering to any location.

Cookery school

The Northcote Cookery School runs cookery courses and private days. The offering is designed to help participants pick up techniques and recipes to use at home.

Gift vouchers and festivals

The property sells gift vouchers for dining, stay or cookery course experiences, with experiences the website lists from £40. Northcote is also listed as the organiser of the Obsession Festival, its own food event that appears in its calendar.

Location and contact

Northcote Road, Langho, Lancashire, England, BB6 8BE · Telephone: 01254 240 555