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Reviews of Northcote Manor 3 stars

Burrington, Umberleigh Bridge, EX37 9LZ, United Kingdom

#3 of 3 hotels in Umberleigh Bridge

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Review score

Based on 127 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely consider another short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    4 separate sets of stairs to room.

    Nice old building but clean. Lovely walks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a bit soft, I’m a big guy

    Idyllic location, it was beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Ideally situated for a range of interesting visits while enabling a return to peace and relaxation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our allotted room was disappointing maybe because we were only booked in to stay for one night. Had we been able to stay longer I would have asked for alternative accommodation.

    Our dinner was superb and breakfast came up to expectation. Outlook on to the grounds was very inviting. Spa excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    all aspects of the stay were exceeding my expectations, room standard restaurant food quality etc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can think of nothing that needs improvement, - just keep up the excellent standard you have provided.

    All aspects of the stay were well up to expectation. Room clean and comfortable, Dining Room clean and tidy. Food excellent and staff displaying a wish to provide the best they could.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The payment being slipped under our door

    Lovely feel, very luxurious feeling and great spa

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was lovely and so we booked another weekend before we left the hotel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Luxury in a spectacular location, attentive staff and suberb food, thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only thing I could say was the steep slippery walk down from the car park was challenging for me as I have restricted mobility. But husband did it after the first time, so that was ok And in otherwise suberb standard we thought the coffee at breakfast was only average, sorry! Oh and one thing more: DO NOT USE SAT NAV to find the place, it took us over hills and dales on single track mud tracks: incredibly stressful!!! Northcote Manor is literally on the A377, and coming from the east as we were, take M5 to Exeter, then A377 to the actual gates! maybe marginally longer but actually driveable....

    The evening meal - oh my, it was wonderful! Definitely among the best we've had anywhere. Our room was lovely (Honeysuckle), the bed was huge, and the wet room/shower room was spectacular! The attention to detail was noticeable throughout, many thoughtful little additions that made us feel welcome. The staff were uniformly welcoming and friendly without being 'in your face'. Thank you for a lovely stay

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Great experience highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great setting, comfortable and welcoming.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    Friendly, lovely staff, good facilities and lovely food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was quite hot and we couldn’t turn the heat down.

    Beautiful property and location . Bedroom was lovely and spacious.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn't clean. Had cobwebs in the corners. The room we stayed it didn't look like any of the pictures I booked online. This was meant to be a very special stay and was let down by this

    The location was amazing and the staff helped out alot. It was all very welcoming

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Did not agree with the £10 per night charge for our dog. Yes, bowls and treats were in the room but the charge was not necessary. The price of the evening meal at £55 per head was way over the top. Cheaper in London W1.

    The breakfast was excellant. The fixed price dinner was fab, A nice comfortable room. Fantastic grounds for walking, with or without our dog.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    9.0
    I had a wonderful stay and will hopefully be back in the next few months.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing

    The location was perfect and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Stunning views and the spa was to die for.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful building with excellent food

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peaceful location. Majority of the staff were welcoming and friendly. Already recommended to close friends.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Overall a lovely 2 night stay jist a few “minor details” stopped it being 100%
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room (Chulmleigh) was very comfortable but has a very small bathroom toilet seat wasnt great either. Only small details but slightly detracted form stay .

    Beautiful property set in an amazing area and grounds.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    7.0
    Cosy, comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Spa could do with a clean as with the room we stayed in.

    The Spa facilities onsite are really good and not too busy. The room was comfortable however we did notice that the cleanliness could be better. Breakfast was delicious and the service was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    10
    Northcote Manor is in the perfect place ,best spar facilities we have used in a long time and just has such a personal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the middle of stunning country side”WOW”

    What a wonderful chilled special place -Very relaxing spar with most beautiful views.Food and service were fabulous😀😀

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    8.0
    OK stay for our short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room (Ashreigney) was a bit shabby and dated for the price, and could do with a refurbishment. Having been told that we could have a walk-in shower I was disconcerted to find it was shower over bath, but the bath was quite low so it was manageable and we accepted the room. However, that was before we discovered what a terrible shower it was, variable temperature, hot and cold at the same time, linked to the taps and it only wanted to clean them not the person standing in the bath! When I tried to adjust the shower direction it fell on my head! We didn't complain, perhaps they would have moved us but the hotel seemed full, and it was only for two nights. But I hope the management read this as it really should be changed. I don't know what the other rooms were like, they may be refreshing on a rota so don't let this review put you off if you're looking for a quiet spa hotel in the depths of the country.

    The hotel aims for the country house vibe and mostly succeeds. Perhaps trying just a bit too hard. Very rural and totally quiet, a delight of birdsong. Extensive grounds to explore. We didn't use the spa but others recommended it. Friendly helpful staff. Very comfortable bed. Exceptional dinner but there is no option to the 3-course fixed price menu. Well located for RHS Rosemoor, the coast (fabulour fish at the Sea Gate pub in Appledore) and Exmoor.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    8.0
    Something special
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would like to have the option of a less formal evening meal. We don't always want 3 courses, preferring something more "snacky" in the evening.

    Super friendly staff. Mitchell and Emily in the restaurant were especially lovely. Fantastic spa. The gardens are beautiful and the house is full of character. Wonderful breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    8.0
    Amazing location and very peaceful! A great getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cocktails could have been better, as we didn't enjoy them. We went to the spa, but we were unable to get a drink, as no one was around. However, other than that the stay was great.

    -Great location! -Amazing desserts. - We really enjoyed the spa, walks and the breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful location for a peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were a bit disappointed by the restaurant. The only dinner menu offered was fairly expensive - £55 for three courses - and wasn’t very impressive (spinach gritty, lamb a bit tough, liver parfait served with a tiny triangle of toast). We didn’t really want three courses, anyway, but there was no alternative as the bar/lounge meals stopped at 5.30. On our second night we drove 25 minutes to a village pub to eat.

    The location was wonderful- peaceful, beautiful woodlands and views from our windows. We had very comfortable rooms with nicely equipped bathrooms and little extras like home-made shortbread in a tin and fresh fruit. Breakfast was delicious and the spa pool and jacuzzi were excellent. Special mention for the young staff who were welcoming and worked hard to make our stay as pleasant as possible.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Great Country House hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noisy dog in nearby room !

    Location was fine although SAT NAV from main Tiverton road took us along some very narrow lanes. Very convenient for Rosemoor RHS gardens. Breakfast was good with several choices and evening meal was also good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable, would visit again [usually like to try a different hotel if returning to an area].
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tea/Coffee provided in the room - a bit more choice.

    Food excellent and well presented, staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    make sure you read hotels instructions for getting there. Ignore sat nav at your peril

    Beautiful location, good food, great spa, very relaxed

    Stayed in April 2023

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