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About this property

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 (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


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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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gerald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A nice friendly welcome followed by a comfortable stay and wonderful breakfast
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our second stay at the Northover - this time as backpackers walking the Monarch's Way long distance footpath. The staff are kind, warm and friendly, which is what you want after a long walk. Our room was large (we were moved to a better room as...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Mexican restaurant served delicious and authentic fresh dishes.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so friendly and helpful, they are a credit to the hotel
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dinner at the mexican restaurant was a absolutely excellent 👌, catered to my dietary needs and so full of flavour, would definitely recommend
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable small hotel, rooms have everything you need (kettle, iron, hairdryer etc), plenty of parking. Staff very friendly.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An ideal location right on the edge of Illchester. The rooms were quiet, well equipped and comfortable.
  • Naomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find, easy to park, pleasant and friendly staff. Very comfortable bed. Good sized shower
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had dinner in their Mexican restaurant the night before and the food was really delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful when we enquired about the local area.
  • Cormac
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location very calm vibe beautiful place to sit on the grass at rear of Property overlooking beautiful English Countryside

Managed by Northover Manor Hotel

Company review score: 9.3Based on 347 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Mark & Melanie Haddigan have lovely expanded and refurbished their Hotel for 27 years along with their family, with all three children of their working at the hotel before their own careers took off. Their focus is always to keep a friendly, relaxed and professional environment for all guests, the team working with them are always a considered choice to add a personal experience for anyone visiting.

Property information

A charming, privately-owned and family run hotel in Somerset. Northover Manor Hotel mixes original features such as flagstone flooring and blue lias stone walls with modern comforts including complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking and Chilli's our Mexican Restaurant. Our tastefully decorated en-suite rooms compliment the period building without compromising on modern comforts. Our restaurant offers something a little different with Mexican fare and colourful surroundings. 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 Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor, Stourhead and, of course, Glastonbury Tor & Abbey.

Neighbourhood information

Ilchester is a characterful village 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 House, Stourhead Wookey Hole & Cheddar Gorge Glastonbury Tor & Abbey Wells Cathedral, the Bishops Palace and historic town of Wells Clarks Village & Outlet The Newt Jurassic Coast The cities of Bath and Bristol within easy reach and well worth a visit

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mexican • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Northover Manor Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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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.
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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.