Horsley Lodge Estate

What Horsley Lodge Estate does

Horsley Lodge Estate is a family-run, privately held hospitality venue located on 164 acres near the Peak District in Horsley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Its core offering is an integrated four-pillar estate centered on an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course (ranked No.1 in Derbyshire by Golfshake) designed by World Champion Peter McEvoy with USGA greens, supported by 14 en-suite bedrooms across the main Lodge House and stone-built cottages, the Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant (launched 2025), and a portfolio of event spaces including the Amber Suite (licensed for civil weddings up to 120 guests, up to 160 guests for buffet events, and accommodating up to 100 conference delegates).

The business generates revenue across five streams: recurring golf memberships and pay-as-you-play green fees, overnight accommodation (rooms, cottages, and bundled golf breaks), restaurant dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday roasts, bottomless brunch), weddings and private celebrations (including the £6,500 Happily Ever After package), and corporate meetings and conferences. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, telephone, email, and walk-ins, with a curated network of featured wedding suppliers (photographers, stylists, dress designers) to support event conversions and bi-annual Wedding Open Days as a mid-funnel channel.

Technology is non-proprietary and operational rather than differentiating: the website is built on Lightspeed, golf operations run on Intelligent Golf, restaurant reservations use OpenTable, email marketing runs through Mailchimp, and bookings are processed via third-party payment gateways. There is no parent company, no external institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue; the legal entity is Horsley Lodge LTD. The stated long-term ambition is to reposition the estate as a 5-star lifestyle brand, but no timeline or capital plan is disclosed.

Name

Horsley Lodge Estate

Legal name

Horsley Lodge LTD

Website

https://horsleylodgeestate.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Horsley Lodge Estate is a family-run hospitality venue in Derbyshire offering an 18-hole golf course, 14-bedroom hotel, restaurant, and wedding/event venues. It serves golfers, hotel guests, wedding couples, corporate clients, and diners through direct bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Leisure Venue (Golf, Accommodation, Dining, Events)

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Hospitality venue services
• Golf course memberships
• Hotel accommodation
• Wedding venue packages
• Conference meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships & Green Fees: Annual memberships for golfers plus pay-as-you-play green fees for visitors. Revenue from membership subscriptions and daily course usage.
2. Hotel Accommodations: 14 en-suite bedrooms including luxury rooms, cottages, and suites available for overnight stays. Revenue from room bookings and golf break packages.
3. Restaurant Dining: Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday roasts. Additional revenue from bottomless brunch packages and private dining events.
4. Weddings & Events: Wedding packages, event celebrations, conferences, and corporate meetings. Revenue from venue hire, catering packages, and bespoke event planning services. Happily Ever After package priced at £6,500.
5. Corporate Events & Conferences: Meeting room hire and conference services for businesses, including day rates and packages with accommodation and catering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Horsley Lodge Estate operates an integrated countryside hospitality venue spanning 164 acres in Derbyshire, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, 14 en-suite hotel rooms and cottages, a farm-to-fork restaurant (Farmhouse Kitchen), and event/conference spaces including the Amber Suite for weddings and corporate meetings. Revenue is generated from golf memberships and green fees, room bookings, dining, and event hire.

Product overview

Horsley Lodge Estate is a hospitality destination offering an integrated portfolio of golf, accommodation, dining, and events services. The core offering centers on an 18-hole championship golf course (ranked No. 1 in Derbyshire) paired with a 14-bedroom hotel and cottage accommodation, the Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant, and extensive event spaces including the Amber Suite for weddings and conferences. The estate operates as a single unified venue rather than a modular platform, with products including golf facilities (course, pro shop, driving range, memberships), hospitality (rooms, cottages, dining), and events (weddings, celebrations, conferences). Recent additions include the Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant launched in 2025, expanding the dining offerings beyond traditional hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole golf course (par 72, 6,500 yards) with USGA greens designed by World Champion Peter McEvoy, ranked No. 1 in Derbyshire (Golfshake). Available for members and visitors.
• Golf Memberships Annual golf club membership packages offering access to the championship course, practice facilities, and member benefits.
• Pro Shop On-site golf pro shop offering equipment, apparel, and golf accessories.
• Driving Range Practice facilities for golf skill development with covered and outdoor bays.
• Rooms & Cottages 14 en-suite bedrooms in Lodge House and three-storey limestone cottages, room types include Luxury Rooms, Salt Cottage, Barn Cottage, Lancaster Suite, and Executive/Family Rooms. All feature complimentary PURE toiletries and high-speed Wi-Fi.
• Golf Breaks Golf accommodation packages combining hotel stays with tee times, meals, and golf buggies, targeting groups and leisure travellers.
• Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant On-site restaurant serving farm-to-fork cuisine, breakfast, pub classics, steaks, wood-fired pizzas, Sunday lunches, and bottomless brunch.
• Weddings at Horsley Venue Service Wedding venue services including civil ceremonies (licensed up to 120 guests), wedding breakfasts, receptions, and exclusive use of the Amber Suite with private bar, with cuisine curated by renowned chef Laurence Henry.
• Happily Ever After Wedding Package Fixed wedding package priced at £6,500 covering 40 wedding breakfast guests and 60 evening reception guests, including exclusive Amber Suite use, prosecco reception, four-course wedding breakfast, wine, evening buffet, and complimentary honeymoon suite.
• Events & Celebrations Venue Service Event venue services for birthdays, christenings, naming ceremonies, civil partnerships, funeral wakes, fundraising events, dinner dances, proms, and other celebrations. Capacity up to 110 guests for sit-down meals and 160 for buffet events.
• Conferences & Meetings Venue Service Conference and meeting venue services offering three flexible meeting spaces (Amber Suite, Conservatory, Atrium), capacity from 2 to 100 delegates, 14 en-suite bedrooms, and complimentary parking in 164 acres of grounds.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available for purchase, redeemable for golf, dining, accommodation, or spa experiences at the estate.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Chris Smith PhotographyminorOthersFeatured wedding photography supplier recommended by Horsley Lodge. Provides professional photography services for wedding events at the venue.
• Stately BridesminorOthersDesigner wedding dress supplier featured as a recommended partner for brides planning their wedding at Horsley Lodge.
• Merv SpencerminorOthersPhotography supplier recommended for wedding events at the venue.
• Field PhotographicminorOthersPhotography services recommended for events and weddings at the venue.
• Lush OccasionsminorOthersVenue styling partner providing decoration services for weddings and events.
• The Sweet StationminorOthersEvent decoration and sweet treat supplier for weddings and celebrations.
• Events CoveredminorOthersEvent services supplier recommended for weddings and celebrations at the venue.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club: Derbyshire-based country club and hotel offering golf, accommodation, weddings and corporate events in the same county and same catchment. Directly competitive for weddings, golf society days, and conferences in the East Midlands.
• Rudding Park Hotel, Spa & Golf: Yorkshire luxury country house hotel with golf course, spa, weddings and conferencing. Comparable as a privately positioned, multi-service northern England estate chasing the same premium leisure and wedding market.
• Whittlebury Park Hotel & Spa: Northamptonshire estate with hotel, spa, two golf courses and large conference/wedding facilities. Mid-scale multi-service UK golf estate comparable on offer mix and target customers.
• East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa: Destination golf resort hotel in the South East offering championship courses, rooms, restaurant, spa and weddings. Closest scale-comparable multi-service UK golf estate to Horsley Lodge.
• Morley Hayes Hotel: Derbyshire hotel with two golf courses, accommodation, restaurants, weddings and conference facilities. Closest same-county competitor across essentially the same hospitality verticals at a slightly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club: Midlands-based Marriott golf resort with two courses, spa, weddings and conference facilities. Pulls from a similar Midlands golf-break and corporate-event demand pool.
• De Vere Mottram Hall: Cheshire golf resort and country house hotel with championship course, leisure facilities, weddings and conference space. Competes with Horsley for North/Midlands corporate golf days and weekend golf breaks.
• The Grove (Hertfordshire): Luxury Hertfordshire estate hotel with a championship golf course, spa, restaurants and weddings. Comparable as a multi-service premium estate where golf is part of a broader lifestyle/hospitality proposition.
• Slaley Hall (QHotels): Northumberland estate with multiple golf courses, spa, accommodation and large conference/wedding facilities. Closest UK group-managed large golf resort comparable for events and staycations.
• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: UK's flagship golf resort in Warwickshire with multiple courses, 300+ rooms, large spa, and extensive conference/wedding facilities. Sets the benchmark for premium UK golf resort estates and competes for the same corporate golf day and staycation bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/horsleylodge
• Facebookfacebook.com/horsleylodgegc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horsley-lodge-golf-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/horsleylodge

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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