Luxury Hotels Atlas / Places / United Kingdom / Langho / Northcote
Northcote
Langho, Lancashire, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Craig Bancroft and Nigel Haworth turned an 1880 Ribble Valley manor into Northcote in 1979, and the dining room has held a Michelin star since 1996, nearly three decades now under chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Twenty-six rooms, a cookery school, and kitchen gardens feeding the restaurant. Alf and Clare Ellis own the house; AA keeps Four Red Stars.
- 26 rooms
- Opened 1979
- Neighborhood: Ribble Valley
About Northcote
- Michelin star since 1996, held continuously for nearly three decades; chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen leads the kitchen.
- Built 1880 as a private house; converted to a hotel in 1979 by Craig Bancroft and Nigel Haworth.
- Twenty-six rooms, an on-site cookery school, and a Chef's Table. AA Four Red Stars (2025).
- Alf and Clare Ellis are the current owners.
History
Northcote began as an 1880 private residence in Langho, on the edge of the Ribble Valley, and became a hotel in 1979. Under Craig Bancroft and Nigel Haworth it took a Michelin star in 1996 and has held it since, with Lisa Goodwin-Allen now in the kitchen. Alf and Clare Ellis later took ownership. Twenty-six rooms, a cookery school, and kitchen gardens still feed the dining room.
The setting
5.6 miles from Blackburn.
Restaurants and bars
- Northcote Michelin-starred restaurant — Restaurant · Adventurous seasonal menus · Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen
- Chef's Table — Restaurant
Experiences
- Gourmet Break — Seasonal 5-course gourmet menu with a stay in one of the luxury rooms.
- Northcote Cookery School — A day of tips and new dishes to enjoy at home.
- Private Dining Room — Private dining room with its own cocktail bar and Champagne terrace.
Amenities
- Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen
- On-site Cookery School with a variety of courses
- The Chef’s Table for interactive dining experiences
- Cocktail Bar and Terrace with kitchen garden views
- Louis Roederer Room for private events and weddings
- Kitchen gardens providing seasonal produce for the restaurant
Awards
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
Open Northcote in the atlas for live weekend rates, photos, and the full folio.