Stock Brook Country Club

What Stock Brook Country Club does

Stock Brook Country Club is a privately held, multi-purpose hospitality venue located in Stock, near Billericay, Essex, operating on a 275-acre estate centred on a Lutyen-inspired manor house. It operates across four integrated verticals: a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Martin Gilett (with Stock, Brook, and Manor loops, TrackMan Radar Range, PGA professional coaching, and pro shop); a health and leisure club with Technogym equipment, 23-metre swimming pool, tennis courts, studios, sauna/steam/jacuzzi, and Hyrox-affiliated training; event venues comprising nine function suites (Ballroom, Banqueting Suite, Rosewood Suite, Garden Room, Wedding Lawn) hosting weddings, corporate events, and social occasions; and 23 bedrooms of on-site accommodation across Great Blunts House and the Stable Rooms. The legal entity is The Stock Brook Country Club Company, operating under the 1stEvent Group.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (golf memberships across 7-day, 5-day, junior, and country club tiers; health club memberships across Peak, Off-Peak, Vets, Junior, and Baby tiers) with transaction-based revenue streams (green fees, society and corporate golf days, lesson fees, pro shop retail, wedding packages, corporate events, social ticketed events, Christmas parties, and accommodation). Pricing is segmented across price points — Classic wedding packages from £6,900, Elegance from £16,000, Grandeur from £38,000-£55,000, plus dry-hire; weekday green fees from £30-£45, weekend from £40-£60, with twilight and buggy add-ons; stable rooms from £95/night; Christmas party packages from £75 per head.

Go-to-market is direct-sales-led with dedicated enquiry teams for each service line, supplemented by online self-service booking for tee times and fitness classes via the e-s-p.com EliteLive platform, a dedicated events microsite (stockbrookevents.co.uk), SEO-driven blog content, social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletter capture, and third-party accommodation distribution via Airbnb and Booking.com. The customer base spans wedding couples, golf enthusiasts, corporate clients, social event guests, health and fitness members, and milestone celebration hosts — primarily within Essex and the surrounding London commuter belt.

Name

Stock Brook Country Club

Legal name

The Stock Brook Country Club Company

Website

https://stockbrook.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stock Brook Country Club is a privately held multi-purpose hospitality venue in Essex, operating a 275-acre estate with 27-hole golf, health club, weddings, corporate events, and 23-bedroom accommodation for regional consumers and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Country Club & Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Country club facilities
• Wedding venue services
• Championship golf course
• Corporate event hosting
• Health club memberships

Headquarters

HQ city

Billericay

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Operations: Green fees from visitors, society golf days, and corporate golf packages; driving range revenue; pro shop sales of clubs, balls, gloves, and accessories from brands including Footjoy, Titleist, Bridgestone, Glenmuir.
2. Golf Memberships: Multiple membership tiers including 7 Day Golf & Country Club, 5 Day Golf & Country Club, 7 Day Golf Membership, 5 Day Golf Membership, and Junior Membership, providing recurring subscription revenue with full or restricted access to facilities.
3. Wedding Packages and Venue Hire: Three-tiered wedding packages (Classic, Elegance, Grandeur) ranging from venue hire only to fully inclusive multi-night celebrations; dry hire option for couples bringing their own caterers; revenue from ceremony spaces, wedding breakfast, evening reception, and on-site accommodation.
4. Corporate Events and Hospitality: Banqueting Suite hire for corporate hospitality, conferences, and events; corporate golf days; bespoke event planning services for conferences, meetings, and team events.
5. Health Club Memberships: Peak Country Club Membership, Off Peak Country Club Membership, Vets Membership, Junior Membership (ages 5–18), and Baby Membership (ages 3 months to 5 years), providing recurring subscription revenue for gym, pool, tennis, and studio access.
6. Social Events and Christmas Parties: Ticketed themed event nights (Lipstick Powder & Paint, cabaret tribute nights, bottomless brunches, Christmas party nights), all-inclusive Christmas packages from £75 per person.
7. Accommodation: 14 stable rooms (prices from £95 per night), 9-bedroom Great Blunts House hire (prices from £135), exclusive use hire, and Airbnb/Booking.com third-party reservations.
8. Golf Lessons and Pro Shop: PGA professional coaching for individuals, groups, beginners, ladies, juniors; lesson revenue and pro shop equipment sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stock Brook Country Club operates a 275-acre estate in Stock, Essex offering a 27-hole championship golf course, full-service wedding venue with multiple function suites, corporate and social event hosting, a health club with gym, pool, tennis and studios, and on-site accommodation across Great Blunts House (9 bedrooms) and 14 Stable Rooms. Revenue is generated through green fees and golf memberships, wedding packages, corporate hospitality bookings, leisure memberships, accommodation hire, and social event ticketing.

Product overview

Stock Brook Country Club is a traditional hospitality venue operating as a country club and multi-purpose events facility. The core offerings include championship 27-hole golf (Stock, Brook, and Manor courses), comprehensive health club and leisure facilities (gym, pool, tennis), and event services (weddings, corporate events, social events). Accommodation is available through Great Blunts House (9 bedrooms) and the Stable Rooms (14 rooms). The venue is set within 275 acres of Essex countryside on a Lutyen-inspired manor estate. Product architecture is a unified venue offering with modular add-ons: golf operates as a standalone sport product with memberships and pay-as-you-play; health club offers membership tiers with optional studio classes; weddings provide tiered packages from intimate celebrations to grand events with optional dry hire flexibility. Technology integrations include TrackMan for the driving range, Technogym Mywellness for fitness tracking, and external booking platforms for accommodation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great Blunts House: Luxury accommodation within the estate featuring nine individually designed bedrooms with countryside views.
• TrackMan Driving Range
• Lipstick, Powder & Paint

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Services Full-service wedding venue offering multiple ceremony and reception spaces including the Ballroom, Rosewood Suite, Garden Room, and Wedding Lawn. Stock Brook hosts one wedding per day and provides dedicated wedding planners, catering packages, and on-site accommodation.
• Catered Wedding Packages All-inclusive wedding packages including venue hire, catering, drinks reception, and coordination. Three tiers available: Classic Package (from £6,900), Elegance Package (from £16,000), and Grandeur Package (from £38,000).
• Dry Hire Wedding Venue Venue hire-only option allowing couples to bring their own caterers, stylists, and suppliers. Includes use of event spaces with tables and chairs and support from an experienced wedding coordinator.
• Intimate Weddings Small wedding packages for smaller guest lists held at Great Blunts House, featuring a refined dinner-party atmosphere, bespoke menus, and personal styling options.
• 27-Hole Golf Course Championship 27-hole golf course designed by Martin Gilett, comprising three nine-hole loops: Stock Course, Brook Course, and Manor Course. Features undulating greens, water features, and scenic Essex countryside views.
• TrackMan Driving Range High-tech driving range facility featuring TrackMan radar technology with raised bays, screens, two putting greens, and a 3-hole short game area.
• Golf Lessons & Pro Shop PGA Professional coaching services including individual lessons, group lessons, junior academy, and equipment advice. Pro shop stocks major golf brands including Footjoy, Titleist, Bridgestone, and Glenmuir.
• Golf Membership Multiple membership tiers including 7 Day Golf & Country Club, 5 Day Golf & Country Club, 7 Day Golf Membership, 5 Day Golf Membership, and Junior Membership. Includes access to 27 holes and country club facilities.
• Green Fees Day visitor golf rates starting from £45 for 18 holes on weekdays. Various pricing tiers for members' guests, country club guests, juniors, and visitors. Twilight and buggy/trolley hire available.
• Health Club & Leisure Facilities Comprehensive health and fitness facilities including gym with Technogym equipment, 23-metre swimming pool with retractable roof, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, tennis courts, and two studios.
• Health Club Membership Membership tiers including Peak Country Club, Off Peak Country Club, Vets Membership (70+), Junior (5-18 years), and Baby membership (3 months to 5 years). Includes 12-week induction process.
• Studio Classes Weekly timetable of group fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Combat, Zumba, Aqua, Boxfit, Dance, and HIIT, delivered in studios and outdoor areas.
• Tennis Centre Four all-weather floodlit tennis courts approved by the Lawn Tennis Association. Coaching available for all ages and abilities through LTA-licensed coaches managed by Advantage Tennis.
• Swimming Pool & Lessons 23-metre indoor pool with dedicated swim programme affiliated with ASA. Swimming lessons available for babies through to seniors, with ratios of 1:6 for group lessons and 1:1 or 1:2 for private tuition.
• Corporate Events Corporate hospitality and event services including conferences, meetings, team building, and corporate golf days. Features the Banqueting Suite accommodating up to 300 seated guests with climate control and blackout facilities.
• Social Events Organised social events programme including Lipstick Powder & Paint Nights, cabaret tribute nights, bottomless brunches, and themed evenings, alongside private celebration hire.
• Christmas Events Seasonal Christmas party packages running November through January. Features include festive dining, DJ entertainment, drinks packages, and themed decorations in festively-dressed suites.
• Great Blunts House Accommodation Historic 9-bedroom manor house available for exclusive hire. Features individually designed bedrooms with landscaped grounds and gardens views, suitable for wedding parties and house parties.
• Stable Rooms 14 luxury rooms in the converted stable block adjacent to Great Blunts House. Room types include Medium Double, Medium Twin, Large Family (with disabled facilities), and Bridal Suite. Prices from £95 per night.
• Exclusive Use Hire Complete venue exclusivity option including all stable rooms and Great Blunts House for events, weddings, or staycations. Features 23 bedrooms and comprehensive on-site amenities.
• Society & Corporate Golf Days Organised golf days for groups, societies, and corporate events. Includes tee time arrangements, meal options, various golfing formats, and post-golf dinner facilities in function rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Banqueting Suite capacity of 300 seated guests for corporate events
• +7 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Advantage TennisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian Allen from Advantage Tennis manages the entire tennis programme at Stock Brook Country Club. Christian and his team of LTA-licensed coaches (including Mark Throp and Will Butler) deliver coaching to adults and juniors of all abilities. The tennis programme includes individual and group lessons, an adult group session every Monday 10am-12pm, and LTA-licensed coaching services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: The Belfry operates a championship golf complex (multiple courses including The Ryder Cup's host), a hotel with hundreds of rooms, spa/leisure, and extensive corporate event and wedding facilities in the Midlands. It is the closest UK analogue to Stock Brook's "golf + events + accommodation + leisure" combination on a multi-course estate.
• Whittlebury Park: Whittlebury Park offers a championship golf course, a 213-bedroom hotel, spa, health club, and is a major conference, wedding and banqueting venue in Northamptonshire. Its integrated golf-accommodation-events positioning mirrors Stock Brook's Essex estate model, though at materially larger scale.
• Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club: Hanbury Manor combines a championship 18-hole golf course, a 161-room Marriott hotel, spa, leisure club, and extensive wedding and corporate event facilities in Hertfordshire. It is a directly comparable branded country club estate offering the same bundle of golf, events, accommodation, and leisure.
• Bovey Castle: Bovey Castle is a luxury Devon country house estate with its own 18-hole championship golf course, 64 bedrooms, spa, and wedding/event facilities. Comparable to Stock Brook in bundling golf, luxury accommodation, and event hosting within a single heritage estate, positioned at the premium end of the market.
• East Sussex National Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort: East Sussex National combines two championship golf courses, a 104-room hotel, spa, leisure club, and large-scale wedding and conference facilities in East Sussex. Its multi-course golf plus full-service hospitality estate model is closely comparable to Stock Brook's offering.
• Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa: Pennyhill Park is a 123-room luxury country house hotel with extensive spa, leisure, corporate event, and award-winning wedding facilities in Surrey. While it lacks Stock Brook's golf course, it is a direct competitor for higher-tier weddings and corporate hospitality in the premium events market.

Broad incumbents

• QHotels (now part of IHG): QHotels operates a UK portfolio of country house hotels with golf courses, spas, leisure clubs, weddings, and conference facilities (e.g., Slaley Hall, Mottram Hall, Forest of Arden). As a multi-property golf/leisure/events operator it competes with Stock Brook at scale and on similar product positioning.
• Macdonald Hotels & Resorts: Macdonald operates a UK portfolio including multiple golf resorts (e.g., Macdonald Linden Hall, Macdonald Cardrona) alongside spa, leisure, weddings, and corporate events. The multi-property golf plus events portfolio competes with Stock Brook for premium UK weddings and corporate events at greater scale.
• David Lloyd Leisure: David Lloyd Clubs operate 100+ UK health and racquets clubs with gyms, pools, family facilities, and increasingly boutique event spaces. It competes with Stock Brook's health club membership proposition across the Essex and Greater London catchment for premium fitness and family leisure customers.

Emerging players

• Champneys Spa Hotels: Champneys is a chain of UK destination spa resorts combining health/leisure facilities, accommodation, group classes, and event hosting (Hen parties, corporate wellness). It overlaps with Stock Brook's health club, swimming, and corporate hospitality lines, though without Stock Brook's golf focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StockBrookEvents
• Instagraminstagram.com/stockbrookmanor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stock-brook-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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