Coombe Lodge

What Coombe Lodge does

Coombe Lodge is an exclusive-use country manor wedding and events venue located in Blagdon, North Somerset, approximately 10 miles south-west of Bristol, United Kingdom. The property is an E-shaped Jacobean manor house built between 1928 and 1932 for the Wills family (of W.D. and H.O. Wills tobacco company) and designed by architect Sir George Oatley in Bath stone with a Cotswold stone roof and limed oak panelling. The venue sits within 20 acres of landscaped gardens with views across the Chew Valley and Blagdon Lake, accommodates 50–160 guests for weddings, and offers 12 luxury ensuite bedrooms on site. It was acquired in 2009 by Andrew Carveth's PM Hospitality Ltd, which was founded in 2006 to manage catering at sister venue Priston Mill, and now operates a portfolio that includes Coombe Lodge, Priston Mill (Bath), Rockbeare Manor (Exeter, acquired 2015), and the forthcoming Henlade House in Taunton (launching Spring 2026).

The business offers four integrated product lines: exclusive-use wedding venue hire, corporate and private event hire (conferences, exhibitions, away days, charity/gala dinners, Christmas parties, celebrations of life, location shoots), in-house food and beverage with four named menus (Valencienne, Mechlin, Reticella, Tourchon) plus vegetarian/vegan and evening options using locally sourced South West ingredients, and on-site accommodation including the Dine, Stay & Unwind overnight package offered from £290 per couple. Pricing is entirely quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the venue's own website, phone, email, in-person viewings (open seven days a week), brochure requests, wedding fayres, and a preferred-supplier referral network; marketing is supported by blog content, Pinterest, Instagram, and earned media via Bridebook, Rock My Wedding, and Guides for Brides.

Customer segments are wedding couples (primary, SMB/private individuals seeking exclusive-use privacy and on-site accommodation), corporate and event organisers (conferences, away days, Christmas parties), and individual/group leisure guests on overnight packages. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time venue-hire contracts bundled with catering and accommodation. The venue has accumulated multiple awards including Muddy Stilettos Best Wedding Venue in Bristol & Somerset 2024 (winning over 45% of votes), Bridebook Platinum 2023 and Best of Bridebook 2022, Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards Finalist 2024, and Wedding Industry Awards Highly Commended 2019. Operations are managed by a core named team of approximately ten personnel plus waiting, housekeeping, and front-of-house staff. The company is privately held with no evidence of external institutional investment.

Name

Coombe Lodge

Legal name

PM Hospitality Ltd

Website

https://coombelodge.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coombe Lodge is an exclusive-use Jacobean country manor wedding and events venue in Blagdon, North Somerset, accommodating 50–160 guests across 20 acres with in-house catering and 12 bedrooms, operated by PM Hospitality Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Blagdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wedding Hire (Exclusive Use): Coombe Lodge is booked for exclusive-use weddings accommodating 50–160 guests. Revenue is generated from venue hire fees, which include the use of the manor house, grounds, and accommodation. Pricing is quote-based and determined by date, guest count, and menu selection.
2. Events & Corporate Hire: The venue hosts corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, charity dinners, gala evenings, Christmas parties, and away days. Revenue is generated through venue hire charges for these non-wedding events.
3. Food & Beverage (In-House Catering): Coombe Lodge has an in-house kitchen team preparing wedding breakfasts, evening menus, canapés, and drinks packages. The venue uses locally sourced ingredients from South West suppliers. Food and drink costs are bundled into event package pricing.
4. Accommodation: 12 luxury on-site bedrooms are included as part of exclusive-use wedding packages. The venue also offers Dine, Stay & Unwind overnight packages (from £290 for two guests including dinner, bed and breakfast).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coombe Lodge is an exclusive-use country manor wedding and events venue in Blagdon, near Bristol, accommodating 50-160 guests. The offering centres on hiring the Jacobean manor house and its 20 acres of landscaped gardens for weddings, corporate events, conferences, charity dinners, and private celebrations, bundled with in-house catering (locally sourced South West menus) and 12 on-site luxury ensuite bedrooms for guests.

Product overview

Coombe Lodge is an exclusive-use country manor house wedding and events venue near Bristol, Somerset. The offering comprises wedding venue hire (50-160 guests), events and corporate venue hire, on-site accommodation (12 bedrooms), and in-house catering services. The venue also offers Dine, Stay & Unwind experiential packages. All services are managed through PM Hospitality Ltd, which also operates sister venues Priston Mill and Rockbeare Manor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Hire Exclusive-use hire of the Jacobean country manor house and 20 acres of landscaped gardens for wedding ceremonies and receptions, accommodating 50-160 guests. Includes access to licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, the Music Room, Lounge, Library, courtyard, and 12 on-site ensuite bedrooms for the wedding party. Designed for couples planning a private, full-day wedding with bespoke in-house catering and dedicated event management.
• Events & Venue Hire Hire of the country manor house for corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, charity dinners, gala evenings, away days, summer parties, Christmas parties, celebrations of life, and location shoots. Flexible indoor event rooms and outdoor gardens accommodate a range of business and private functions with in-house catering and event coordination.
• Accommodation On-site luxury accommodation comprising 12 light and spacious ensuite bedrooms for wedding guests and event attendees staying overnight at the venue. Bedrooms are bundled with exclusive-use wedding packages and also offered as part of Dine, Stay & Unwind overnight experiences.
• Food & Drink Services In-house catering service for weddings and events using locally sourced South West ingredients. Menu options include Valencienne, Mechlin, Reticella, and Tourchon menus, plus vegetarian/vegan menus, evening menus, canapés, reception drinks, and a wine list. Pricing is bundled into event packages.
• Dine, Stay & Unwind Weekend escape package offering dinner, bed and breakfast at the country manor house with access to the gardens and grounds. Targets couples and small groups celebrating anniversaries, special occasions, or seeking a relaxing countryside retreat near Bristol. Priced from £290 for two guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crowned Best Wedding Venue in Bristol & Somerset by Muddy Stilettos 2024, receiving over 45% of total votes from a shortlist of 5 venues.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BridebookcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBridebook is the no.1 UK wedding planning app used by over 1.9 million couples. Coombe Lodge maintains a profile on Bridebook where couples can view the venue, read reviews, and make enquiries. The venue has been recognised by Bridebook with awards in 2022 (Best of Bridebook), 2023 (Platinum Best of Bridebook), and 2024 (Silver Award).
• Rock My WeddingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoombe Lodge is featured on Rock My Wedding, a popular UK wedding blog and inspiration platform. The venue has a dedicated profile page showcasing real weddings hosted at the property, providing editorial exposure to engaged couples actively planning their weddings.
• Guides for BridescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoombe Lodge is featured on Guides for Brides, a leading UK wedding venue directory and resource. The venue was a finalist for the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2024, demonstrating active engagement with this platform.
• PM Hospitality LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoombe Lodge is owned and operated by PM Hospitality Ltd, a hospitality management company founded by Andrew Carveth in 2006. PM Hospitality also operates Priston Mill (near Bath) and Rockbeare Manor (near Exeter, Devon), and is developing Henlade House (launching Spring 2026). The group provides shared operational resources, supplier relationships, cross-referrals, and management expertise across all venues.
• Priston MillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister venue operated by PM Hospitality Ltd near Bath, Somerset. Priston Mill offers The Watermill and Tythe Barn event spaces. The two venues cross-refer enquiries and share operational expertise, supplier networks, and marketing under the PM Hospitality group brand.
• Rockbeare ManorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister venue operated by PM Hospitality Ltd near Exeter, Devon. Rockbeare Manor is a Grade I Listed Regency country home. The venue joined the PM Hospitality family in 2015 and shares supplier relationships, management expertise, and brand presence with Coombe Lodge.
• Henlade HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewest addition to the PM Hospitality collection, located in Taunton, Somerset. Launching Spring 2026, Henlade House is a Regency mansion being transformed into a wedding and events venue by the same team behind Coombe Lodge, Priston Mill, and Rockbeare Manor.
• P & K MeatsminorOthersLocal meat supplier based in Street, Somerset. Provides premium quality meats for the in-house kitchen team's event and wedding menus. Partnership aligns with the venue's commitment to sourcing the finest local ingredients from South West producers.
• Arthur DavidminorOthersFood and drink supplier based in Bishop Sutton, Somerset. Provides locally sourced produce for the venue's menus, supporting the 'champion local suppliers' ethos.
• Cove FishminorOthersSeafood supplier based in Poole, Dorset, supplying fresh fish to the venue's kitchen team.
• Bath Soft Cheese CompanyminorOthersArtisan cheese producer based in Bath, Somerset. Supplies premium local cheese for the venue's menus and events.
• St Austell BreweryminorOthersRegional brewery based in St Austell, Cornwall, supplying draught and bottled beers for the venue's bar and events.
• Chew Moos Ice CreamminorOthersArtisan ice cream producer based in Dundry Hill, Bristol. Provides dessert options for weddings and events, aligning with the local sourcing ethos.
• Somerset Distillery (Somerset Gin)minorOthersGin producer based in Backwell, Bristol & Somerset. Supplies premium spirits and Somerset gin for the venue's bar and drinks receptions.
• BuffaliciousminorOthersWater buffalo dairy company supplying buffalo dairy products for the venue's menus.
• Bath Harvest OilminorOthersRapeseed oil producer based in Wilmington, Bath. Supplies rapeseed oil for kitchen use.
• Luscombe DrinksminorOthersSoft drinks and mixers producer based in Buckfastleigh, Devon. Supplies premium drinks for the venue's bar and events.
• Majestic WinesminorOthersWine merchant with a branch in Portishead, Bristol. Provides wine selection for the venue's wine list, events, and wedding packages.
• Regency LaundryminorOthersProfessional laundry service ensuring the venue's linens, tablecloths, and towels are maintained to a high standard for events and accommodation.
• Thatchers CiderminorOthersArtisan cider producer based in Sandford, Somerset, part of the Thatcher family farm. Supplies Somerset cider for the venue's bar and summer events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hedsor House: Buckinghamshire Grade II listed Georgian mansion marketed as an exclusive-use wedding and events venue with on-site accommodation. Comparable heritage property with similar premium positioning and full private-hire model.
• Cain Manor: Surrey/Hampshire country house operated by Bijou Weddings offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site bedrooms. Comparable premium private-hire venue model targeting middle-to-upper market couples.
• St Audries Park: Somerset-based exclusive-use country house wedding venue accommodating comparable guest counts with on-site accommodation. Directly comparable regional competitor serving the same Bristol/Somerset and South West couple base as Coombe Lodge.
• Leez Priory: Essex-based Tudor manor operated by Country House Weddings offering exclusive-use ceremonies and receptions with on-site accommodation. Directly comparable in business model and guest capacity.
• Clearwell Castle: Gloucestershire Forest of Dean castle venue offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation. Competes for the same South West / Welsh borders premium wedding market as Coombe Lodge.
• Elmore Court: Gloucestershire Grade II* listed country house offering exclusive-use weddings with in-house catering and on-site accommodation. Closely comparable in style, scale, and target customer to Coombe Lodge.
• Birtsmorton Court: Worcestershire moated medieval manor offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation and in-house catering. Historic property comparable in heritage positioning to Coombe Lodge's Jacobean manor.
• The Rectory Hotel: Wiltshire Cotswolds countryside hotel and wedding venue offering exclusive-hire packages with on-site rooms. Comparable boutique-scale countryside hospitality offering serving the South West market.
• North Cadbury Court: Somerset exclusive-use country house wedding venue offering similar capacity ranges and full private hire. Competes directly with Coombe Lodge for couples in the South West premium wedding market.

Emerging players

• Wickwoods Country Club: West Sussex country club offering weddings and events with on-site dining and accommodation. Overlaps with Coombe Lodge on corporate/private events and dining experiences, though positioned slightly below on exclusivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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