Cottingham Parks Golf & Country Club

What Cottingham Parks Golf & Country Club does

Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure Club is a privately held, family-run multi-vertical leisure complex located in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Founded in 1994 with the opening of its flagship 18-hole parkland course, the business expanded in 2008 with the acquisition of the adjacent Skidby Lakes 18-hole course, bringing combined parkland to approximately 350 acres. The venue operates two golf courses, a Technogym-equipped health club with pool, sauna, steam room, and group exercise studios, an on-site hair and beauty salon, a 30-horse equestrian livery centre, 21 Fairways Lodges for short breaks and ownership, and function rooms accommodating up to 150 guests for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.

The business operates across nine revenue streams: green fees, monthly and annual golf memberships, health club memberships, food and beverage, pro shop retail, PGA tuition, event hosting, holiday lodge accommodation, and equestrian livery. Pricing is structured as transactional per-round fees (£27.50–£45), monthly subscriptions (£44–£97) for memberships with reciprocal arrangements at Forest Park and Laceby Manor, and bespoke event packages. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through on-site reception, online tee-time booking powered by intelligentgolf software, and dedicated event coordinators. The customer base is highly distributed across recreational golfers, members, health club users, event clients, lodge owners, and equestrian customers across the East Yorkshire region, with no disclosed enterprise or corporate anchor accounts.

The technology stack relies on third-party platforms — intelligentgolf version 10.1.2 for course management, tee-time booking, membership administration, and competition scoring; Technogym equipment with digital integration for gym workout tracking. The company holds no proprietary AI/ML, patents, or trademarked technology, and operates without disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, or a parent company. Strategic positioning centres on being a unified single-site leisure destination offering golf, fitness, hospitality, accommodation, and lifestyle services under one brand, supported by England Golf, PGA, and SafeGolf affiliations, with active product and pricing innovation through bundles such as Golf & Meal Deal and Dip & Dine packages.

Name

Cottingham Parks Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Cottingham Parks

Website

https://cottinghamparks.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure Club is a privately held, family-run multi-vertical leisure complex in East Yorkshire, UK, operating two 18-hole golf courses, a health club, equestrian livery, 21 holiday lodges, and event facilities serving recreational golfers, members, and event clients across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Country Club / Leisure Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports, Golf & Activity-Based All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Golf course facilities
• Health club membership
• Corporate event venue
• Holiday lodge accommodation
• Golf tuition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Green Fees: Revenue from visitor green fees charged per round. Prices vary by weekday (£35) versus weekends (£45) for Cottingham Parks, with Skidby Lakes at £27.50 weekday and £32.50 weekend.
2. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions for golf membership including 36-hole (£97/month) and 18-hole Skidby-only options (£72/month), with discounts for under-28s.
3. Health Club Membership: Monthly health club membership from £44 per month, with optional upgrades to include golf access.
4. Food & Beverage: Restaurant, bar, and coffee lounge sales including stone-baked pizzas, daily specials, and Sunday lunches. Open to both members and non-members.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, clothing, shoes, and accessories from leading brands. Also offers club fitting services for Ping, Callaway, and TaylorMade.
6. Golf Tuition: Revenue from golf lessons provided by fully qualified PGA professionals for individual and group settings.
7. Corporate & Charity Events: Facility fees for corporate and charity golf days, with minimum 60 people required. Catering and event management services also generate revenue.
8. Lodge Accommodation: Holiday lodge ownership opportunities (21 lodges on exclusive development) and self-catering short breaks from £299 for two-bedroom lodges.
9. Equestrian Livery: Livery services for up to 30 horses with packages starting from £75 pw for part livery, including stabling, grazing, turnout, and access to arenas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cottingham Parks Golf & Country Club operates a multi-faceted leisure destination featuring two 18-hole golf courses (Cottingham Parks and Skidby Lakes), a Fairways Academy driving range with TrackMan technology, a health club with Technogym equipment, swimming pool, spa and group exercise classes, an on-site restaurant and bar, function rooms for weddings and conferences, 21 holiday lodges, and an equestrian centre accommodating up to 30 horses. Founded in 1994 and family-run, the venue targets individual leisure consumers, golf societies, corporate event clients, wedding hosts, holiday lodge owners and riders within East Yorkshire and surrounding regions.

Product overview

Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure Club is a family-owned golf and leisure complex offering two 18-hole golf courses (Cottingham Parks - Par 71 and Skidby Lakes - Par 68), a health club with gym, pool, spa and fitness classes, driving range, multiple dining venues, function rooms for weddings/events, holiday lodges, equestrian centre, and hair/beauty salon. The club operates as a unified leisure destination with golf membership packages (from £97/month for 36 holes) and health club membership (from £44/month), supported by a Pro Shop, PGA tuition services, and the region's largest Junior Golf Academy. Additional facilities include conference rooms (up to 150 delegates), event spaces, and remedial massage services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cottingham Parks Golf Course An 18-hole par 71 parkland golf course measuring 6,335 yards, available to members, visitors, golf societies, and event guests as the original course at the club.
• Skidby Lakes Golf Course An 18-hole par 68 course measuring 5,586 yards added by the club, providing a second layout for members, visitors, and society play.
• Fairways Academy Driving Range Driving range with TrackMan technology supporting practice and lesson sessions for golfers of all abilities, including the Junior Academy.
• Health Club & Gym On-site health club equipped with Technogym machines and integrated digital connectivity, an InBody body composition analyser, and supported by personal trainers and remedial massage therapists for adult and junior members.
• Swimming Pool, Spa & Wellness Suite On-site swimming pool, spa pool, and therapy-led wellness services accessible as part of the health club experience.
• Group Exercise Classes Group fitness classes led by the wellness team within the health club.
• Bar & Restaurant (Bistro, Coffee Lounge, and Skidby Clubhouse) On-site food and beverage offerings across three venues — a Bistro, a Coffee Lounge in the Skidby Lakes Clubhouse, and the Cottingham Parks Clubhouse — serving leisure visitors, golfers, and event guests.
• Gingerlily Hair and Beauty Salon On-site hair and beauty salon offering treatments to members, leisure visitors, and event guests such as brides.
• Cottingham Parks Equestrian Centre On-site equestrian centre accepting up to 30 horses for full livery and riding services, managed through named contact Nikki Robinson.
• The Fairways Lodges Holiday Accommodation Holiday lodge accommodation consisting of 21 lodges available to visiting guests for short leisure breaks, with related lodge ownership purchase opportunities handled by Rob Wiles.
• Remedial Massage and Therapy Services Remedial massage therapy and supporting therapy services delivered on-site by Stephen Osborne LCSP (Phys) alongside personal trainers and physiotherapists.
• Pro Shop On-site pro shop stocking golf equipment, apparel, and accessories for members and visitors.
• Golf Tuition PGA-led golf lessons for individuals and groups delivered at the Fairways Academy driving range using TrackMan technology.
• Junior Academy Golf Programme Junior golf coaching programme operated through the Fairways Academy using TrackMan technology, with discounts and coaching offers for young players including free play for accompanied children.
• Golf Days and Society Events Society and corporate golf day packages including course access, meals at the clubhouse, and event coordination for visiting groups.
• Weddings and Receptions Wedding venue hire including dedicated ceremony and reception spaces, dining, and access to on-site beauty services, lodges, and photography locations.
• Conference and Meeting Room Hire Conference and meeting room hire supported by on-site catering, with packages detailed in dedicated brochures.
• Celebrations of Life Celebration of life services hosted on-site at the club's venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two 18-hole golf courses on single site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCottingham Parks is affiliated with England Golf, enabling World Handicap System integration, competition structures, and credibility within the golfing community. Members receive official handicaps through England Golf systems.
• PGA (Professional Golfers' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club employs fully qualified PGA professionals for coaching and tuition services, ensuring quality instruction aligned with PGA standards.
• SafeGolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCottingham Parks and Skidby Lakes have both achieved SafeGolf certification, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding children and young people in golf. The club maintains comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures certified by SafeGolf.
• Forest Park Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement allows Cottingham Parks members to play at Forest Park for free, with Forest Park taking guests at reduced rates.
• Laceby Manor, GrimsbyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement provides Cottingham Parks members preferential rates to play at Laceby Manor for only £16 per round.
• TechnogymcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe health club features Technogym equipment with digital integration capabilities, allowing members to track workouts across gym, home, and class environments through Technogym ecosystem.
• IntelligentgolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite and booking system powered by intelligentgolf version 10.1.2, providing tee time booking, membership management, competition management, and scorecard functionality.
• BH&HPA (British Holiday & Park Home Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCottingham Parks is a member of the British Holiday Home & Park Home Association, providing lodge owners with security through 99-year site licence options and inclusive membership packages.
• F5 Classic Car EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation with F5 Classic Car Events for organising and promoting Classic Car Nights at Cottingham Parks throughout 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Whittlebury Park Hotel & Spa: Northamptonshire golf, spa, hotel and leisure estate offering two 18-hole courses, a health club, F&B and events — closely aligned with Cottingham Parks' integrated two-course + leisure destination positioning.
• Mottram Hall: Cheshire QHotels property with 18-hole championship course, leisure club, spa, restaurant and event space — comparable single-site golf + health club + events format in the UK regions.
• Foxhills Club & Resort: Multi-facility UK members club and resort offering two 18-hole golf courses, health club/spa, dining, and event venues on a large Surrey estate — directly comparable to Cottingham Parks' integrated two-course + health club + events model.
• Bovey Castle: Devon country estate offering an 18-hole golf course, leisure/spa facilities, F&B, weddings and on-site accommodation — comparable as a multi-activity leisure destination anchored by a championship course and lodge/hotel stays.
• Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort: Northumberland-based golf resort with multiple 18-hole courses, spa, leisure club, dining and conference/wedding facilities — directly comparable as a multi-course UK leisure destination with an active membership base.
• Aldwark Manor Hotel, Golf & Spa: Yorkshire QHotels golf and leisure estate with course, health club, dining, weddings and corporate events — directly comparable as a regional Yorkshire/North England multi-facility golf and leisure venue.
• Forest Pines Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort: QHotels property in North Lincolnshire with two 18-hole courses, health club, spa, restaurant and event facilities — closely comparable in scale, geography, and integrated leisure mix to Cottingham Parks.

Broad incumbents

• QHotels: UK hotel and golf resort collection operating numerous golf-and-spa properties (Forest Pines, Slaley Hall, Mottram Hall, Aldwark Manor, Belton Woods) with health club, F&B and event facilities — a multi-property benchmark for Cottingham Parks' integrated leisure offering.
• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: Three-course UK golf destination in the West Midlands with hotel, spa, F&B, and large corporate/events business — relevant broader incumbent for comparing a multi-course, events-driven golf leisure operation.
• Macdonald Hotels (golf properties): UK hotel group operating several golf and spa resorts (e.g., Hill Valley, Portal) with health club, dining, and events — broader incumbent benchmark for multi-property UK golf and leisure operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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