Our people
North Cadbury Court
North Cadbury
Somerset
BA22 7DR
Owner and Director
Having thoroughly enjoyed working with Archie renovating and bringing new life into the family home, Janet’s enthusiasm continues in the running of the business and also by pioneering exciting new projects – ensuring that North Cadbury Court remains a unique and fabulous destination venue. Janet’s love of historic buildings coupled with her surveying and planning background means she provides a significant practical design input to preserving this beautiful Grade 1 historic house. There is always a new project being planned in the background. When not working, Janet may be seen riding her horse around the farm or, when the house is not occupied, playing tennis on the grass courts.
Owner and Director
Rory has grown up on the farm at North Cadbury and has been involved in The Court from an early age, whether visiting his Grandma or sneaking a game of snooker in whenever he could. Rory’s enthusiasm in keeping the house alive with people and projects is infectious. Rory is also passionate about farming and has now returned home to lead the farming team. He is particularly keen on “spud” growing evidenced by the straight potato lines in the fields surrounding North Cadbury Court. Rory loves playing most ball games but particularly golf and squash. He is planning to refurbish the squash court within the grounds and reinvigorate people’s enthusiasm for this game.
Owner and Director
North Cadbury Court was Jamie’s childhood home, along with his older brother Archie and older sister, Katherine. He has fond memories of huddling by the roaring fire in the library – the only warm room in the house then! Jamie can’t believe how warm the Court is now, after the beautiful refurbishment of his family home.
Growing up, where Archie was interested in following their father, John, on the arable side of the farm, Jamie learnt all about the cows and cheesemaking from their mother, Elizabeth. Jamie knows how lucky he is to have inherited a wonderful cheddar cheese, perhaps helped by some unknown magical influence of the beautiful grazing around North Cadbury Court.
Events Director
Georgia looks after our team here at North Cadbury Court as well as organising many of our events and weddings. She has been here since we became a venue just over 10 years ago, there’s not much she doesn’t know about the house and the many types of events we hold! Georgia has helped develop an efficient, caring team who are all very organised and enthusiastic about making guests’ stay the best it can be.
Georgia has worked as an event planner and organiser for over 20 years, the first 10 years for Juliana’s in London. After a break devoted to her family she managed events for Bradley House in Somerset before joining us at North Cadbury Court. She just loves hospitality and seeing the happiness and enjoyment of others.
When not at North Cadbury Georgia is never happier than at home with her family, her garden, her dogs, cats, chickens and pet pigs! (with a healthy dose of travelling for good measure).
Events Manager
Suzanne is one of our Event Managers who previously worked as Front of House Manager for a catering company. She learnt a lot about weddings and events in her five years there and this experience combined with her love of organising events for family and friends means there is no stopping her. Suzanne is very hands on and works hard to make sure your event is everything you wished for and more!
Suzanne took a break from events to have children. She lives with her husband, her two young girls, two dogs and two guinea pigs. Suzanne loves making memories with her family and thinks a holiday is the best way to do so.
Events Manager
Katherine has been working in events for 20 years, firstly in business conferences and exhibitions and then moving on to outdoor events including a major role at the London 2012 Olympics. Before joining our team, Katherine got married at North Cadbury Court and has never stopped talking about how wonderful it is since then! She is often your first contact when enquiring about the venue and she also gets involved with planning and event management. She takes pride in her events and cares a lot about the small details being right.
Katherine lives in Bath with her husband and son, she likes HIIT workouts and listening to dance music!
Events Manager
Wendy brings an array of experience from her 7 years of working at North Cadbury Court. She is incredibly enthusiastic about events with an amazing attention to detail. She provides a huge support to the team here, always going above and beyond to ensure the house and our team are fully prepped and ready to go on before guests arrive. She brings great enthusiasm to the team, is always willing and keen to learn new areas of the business and generally gets stuck in.
Outside of work Wendy spends most of her time running after her daughter and wishing that she was able to sleep more. Wendy enjoys running charity camps for disadvantaged children which she has done for over 15 years.
Events Manager
With over 45 years hospitality experience from running a restaurant/delicatessen, managing weddings, organising food festivals, to running the floor of the World Cheese Awards and the Great Taste Awards, Jilly has seen and done most things in the industry. Attention to detail is her mantra and nothing is left to chance when planning, organising and running an event. She believes that “every event is unique and of huge importance to the client, my job is to do all I can to bring their vision to fruition and I will always go the extra mile for them.” A passionate host she enjoys nothing more than sharing her table with family and friends.
Events Manager
Bio coming soon!
Housekeeping Manager
Sita has worked at North Cadbury Court since 2013, starting as part of the housekeeping team and now as Housekeeping Manager. She runs a large team who clean the house from top to bottom between bookings to achieve the highest standard possible for every guest’s arrival. Sita is passionate about guaranteeing that every guest has the most luxurious stay, nothing is too much hassle, and she is always on hand to help with any last-minute requirements. She is efficient and meticulous with a conscientious attitude towards clients and colleagues.
She has four children and together with her husband they enjoy getting outdoors into the local Somerset countryside and lots of dog walks. She winds down with crocheting, drawing, painting and home DIY.
Accounts Manager
Claire is our freelance Accounts Manager and has been working in accounts for over 20 years, she has worked for North Cadbury Court since 2016. Claire often works from home so you may not meet her in person, but she takes pride in her work and gets to know the clients via email. She is very well organised and thorough. Claire worked in hospitality whilst at college and then lived and worked in the USA in her early 20s.
Claire lives in North Cadbury with her husband and 3 children, she enjoys playing tennis with friends, swimming and taking her two Labradors for walks around the local area.
Maintenance Manager
Baz has been with us since 2016 and is our Maintenance Manager. Before he joined us, he worked as a self-employed handyman. We go to him for anything that needs fixing or refurbishing in the house. In a property this size he is kept really busy doing general repairs and maintenance, making sure the house is always looking its best and ready for guests to move in and make themselves at home.
When not busy in his workshop, Baz enjoys helping at a local river clean-up group, making stained glass windows, walking his dogs in the countryside and travelling in his camper van.
Evening Manager
Charlie is our incredible Evening Manager and has worked here for over 8 years. Bringing a wealth of experience from working in Claridge’s Hotel to 5 star restaurants in Hong Kong to Dubai, Charlie brings a personal touch, He ensures your evening runs smoothly and is always on hand offering a discreet and friendly service. No task is too much trouble – ordering taxis, making a midnight snack, pouring a nightcap and keeping the house and guests safe and secure. He is also available as a Butler. Charlie can often be found setting up the many activities within the grounds ready for guests to enjoy.
When not working, Charlie is often seen walking his beloved and best friend Lucy – a young Labrador, around the beautiful Somerset countryside.
Coach House Manager
Jo is one of our Coach House managers. Jo has been with us for over 6 1/2 years, beginning her journey in Housekeeping. Jo is passionate about the Coach Houses utilising her OCD for perfection in all four houses. Out of work Jo is a keen horse rider, dog walker and spends time with her 8 grandchildren (but, not all at the same time!). Jo is keen to make your stay in the Coach Houses memorable and positive.
Head Groundsman
Scott has been in the grounds care industry for 19 years and boasts an extensive and experienced background in horticulture and turf management.
During that time Scott spent 8 years working at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales, during the 2010 Ryder Cup.
Scott joined North Cadbury Court from Sherborne Golf Club where he was Head Greenkeeper. During his 8 year tenure at the golf club he progressed the course into one of the top five courses in Dorset.
Scott’s main passion away from work is playing golf, his current handicap is 0 and he plays in many County events.
Scott also enjoys going to the gym regularly and spending time with his young niece and nephew.
