Larchfield Estate

What Larchfield Estate does

Larchfield Estate is a family-run heritage hospitality venue operating on a 425-acre Georgian country estate in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, approximately 20 minutes from Belfast. Founded in 2007 and operated by co-owners Gavin and Sarah Mackie, the estate is registered as an LLP (NC001740) and employs 13 staff. Its primary business is exclusive-use venue hire for weddings (accommodating up to 264 guests across four ceremony spaces: The Stables, The Orangery, The Barn, and the Walled Gardens), corporate events and retreats (10-250 guests), and group stays, supported by on-site self-catering accommodation sleeping 43 guests across 20 rooms in heritage cottages and the signature Myrtle glamping truck. The estate holds carbon-negative certification, positioning it as a sustainability-credentialed venue for ESG-focused corporate clients and environmentally conscious couples.

The company's revenue model combines one-time licence fees for venue hire (£3,000-£10,460 per wedding event) with subscription/recurring revenue from multi-night accommodation stays and, since May 2025, the Think Storage sister company offering monthly self-storage unit rentals on adjacent estate land. Distribution is entirely direct-to-customer through website enquiry forms, phone, and email, with dedicated teams for wedding, corporate, and accommodation leads. The go-to-market motion is sales-led with bespoke proposals, site viewings, and consultations - no third-party resellers or channel partners are used.

The estate's product surface has expanded materially over 2024-2026: a Madlug charity partnership (August 2024), Sound Healing Spa wellness retreat collaboration, the Think Storage launch (May 2025), engagement shoot offerings (August 2025), luxury hen party packages (September 2025), and a 20-unit expansion of Think Storage (July 2026). The company maintains a curated ecosystem of 8+ recommended suppliers (florists, photographers, videographers, caterers, activity providers) that enhance the venue's one-stop-shop value proposition. Marketing is digital-first, leveraging SEO, content marketing, virtual tours, and earned media (TripAdvisor reviews, testimonials from enterprise clients including Titanic Belfast).

Name

Larchfield Estate

Legal name

Larchfield Estate

Website

https://larchfieldestate.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Larchfield Estate is a family-run heritage hospitality venue in Northern Ireland offering exclusive-use weddings, corporate retreats, and self-catering group accommodation on a 425-acre Georgian estate, with a 2025-launched self-storage sister company, Think Storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality & Event Venue Services

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAEAG

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

SECONDARYTHAMAEAA

Ultra-Luxury Villas & Estates

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

Keywords

• Wedding venue hire
• Corporate retreat venue
• Self-catering accommodation
• Heritage estate hospitality
• Luxury group stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Hire: Exclusive-use wedding venue hire with various ceremony spaces (The Stables, The Orangery, The Barn, Walled Gardens). Packages range from £6,600 to £10,460 for full day hire with discounted evening-only options from £3,000.
2. Corporate Events & Retreats: Corporate retreat venue hire including strategy days, leadership offsites, team retreats, board meetings. Spaces accommodate 10-250 guests with full catering and activity options.
3. Self-Catering Accommodation: Heritage cottages and rooms sleeping up to 43 guests across 20 rooms. Accommodation options include The Gate Lodge (sleeps 6), No. 23 (sleeps 11), Rose Cottage, Farm Cottage, The Willows, The Archways (4 rooms), and Myrtle glamping truck. Multi-night stay discounts available.
4. Think Storage: Self-storage facility launched 2025 offering individual storage units rented monthly. Sister company operating on estate grounds with same heritage and sustainability ethos.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Larchfield Estate is a 425-acre family-run heritage estate offering exclusive-use venue hire for weddings and corporate events across multiple ceremony and event spaces, alongside on-site self-catering accommodation sleeping up to 43 guests in heritage cottages and a converted glamping truck. The estate also operates Think Storage, a self-storage sister business offering monthly unit rentals to support heritage upkeep.

Product overview

Larchfield Estate is a family-run, multi-award-winning hospitality venue offering exclusive-use wedding ceremonies, corporate events, and group accommodation. The core offerings include: Weddings (with four ceremony spaces: The Stables, The Orangery, The Barn, and The Walled Gardens); Corporate Events (corporate retreats, team building, strategy days for 10-250 guests); Staying Over (self-catering accommodation sleeping up to 43 guests across 20 rooms including The Gate Lodge, No. 23, Rose Cottage, Farm Cottage, The Willows, The Archways, and Myrtle the Glamping Truck); and Group Escapes. The estate also offers add-on services including engagement shoots and team building activities (clay shooting, fly fishing, falconry, foraging, off-road driving, and more). Think Storage operates as a sister diversification providing self-storage facilities. All spaces are available on exclusive-use basis, and the venue is carbon-negative certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Myrtle: Luxury glamping experience in a 1952 Swiss Army truck, featuring a private sauna, wood-burning stove, and hot tub. Located on the estate grounds.

Products and services

• Weddings Exclusive-use wedding venue hire offering four ceremony spaces (The Stables, The Orangery, The Barn, Walled Gardens) with dedicated planning team and bespoke packages for couples and destination weddings.
• Corporate Events Corporate retreat and team-building venue hire offering exclusive-use facilities for strategy days, leadership offsites, board meetings, and conferences for groups of 10–250 guests.
• Staying Over (Self-Catering Accommodation) On-site self-catering heritage accommodation sleeping up to 43 guests across 20 rooms, including cottages, rooms, and the Myrtle glamping truck with multi-night stay discounts.
• Group Escapes Bespoke exclusive-use packages for family reunions, corporate group stays, hen parties, and private countryside retreats combining accommodation with on-site activities.
• Think Storage Self-storage facility on the estate grounds offering individual units for rent by the month, operated as a sister company with the same heritage and sustainability ethos.
• Engagement Shoots Exclusive engagement photo shoot sessions on estate grounds with 3 hours of private access, a bottle of bubbles, and exclusive use of multiple scenic backdrops.
• The Gate Lodge Heritage property built in 1878 sleeping 6 guests across 3 bedrooms with private garden, hot tub, and its own entrance to the estate.
• No. 23 Spacious accommodation sleeping 11 guests across 5 rooms with indoor and outdoor living space and private hot tub.
• Rose Cottage 5-star rated heritage cottage with roll top bath, open fire, private kitchen, sitting room, and patio area in the courtyard.
• Farm Cottage One of the first buildings on the estate with ensuite bedrooms and open plan kitchen, living, and dining areas.
• The Willows Heritage property sleeping up to 7 guests with stonewalled interiors and original oak beams within the courtyard complex.
• The Archways Four standalone ensuite rooms (2 doubles, 2 twins) with oak flooring, rain showers, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities within the courtyard complex.
• Myrtle (Glamping Truck) Luxury glamping experience in a converted 1952 Swiss Army Saurer truck, sleeping 2 guests with private sauna, wood-burning stove, outdoor deck, and fire pit, available March to October.
• The Stables Ceremony Space Indoor ceremony space with original wooden beams and candlelit atmosphere accommodating up to 150 guests.
• The Orangery Ceremony Space Light-filled glass ceremony space accommodating up to 120 guests for intimate ceremonies bringing the outdoors in.
• The Barn Ceremony Space Georgian stone barn ceremony space accommodating up to 264 guests for grand indoor ceremonies with rustic charm.
• The Walled Gardens Ceremony Space Outdoor garden ceremony setting with sunken garden and glasshouse accommodating up to 264 guests for alfresco ceremonies.
• The Old Piggery Corporate Space Lanyon-designed railway-style building ideal for intimate strategy sessions, board meetings, and private dining for corporate retreats.
• Luxury Hen Parties Bespoke luxury hen party packages combining estate accommodation with curated on-site experiences and activities for group celebrations.
• Team Building Activities On-site activity portfolio including clay shooting, fly fishing, falconry, segway safari, photography lessons, wine tasting, cookery lessons, foraging, and off-road driving for corporate and group guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon negative operations - one of very few venues in UK and Ireland with this status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Sound Healing SpacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness retreat partnership hosting Autumn Equinox Sound Healing Retreat at Larchfield Estate in September. Combines estate venue with Sound Healing Spa's wellness expertise for corporate wellness retreats.
• Wild Willow Event DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFlorist serving weddings across Northern Ireland. Recommended supplier working with Larchfield Estate as preferred wedding supplier. Also uses Think Storage facilities for floristry business storage.
• Flat Cap AdventurersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended supplier bringing authentic off-road driving experiences, team building days and group adventures to Larchfield Estate grounds for corporate away days and group stays.
• Retro NIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGuest blog partner providing interactive games and immersive experiences for weddings and corporate events at Larchfield Estate.
• Shutter & LightminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWedding videographers Tommy & James who have filmed extensively at Larchfield Estate. Recommend venue as their favourite for wedding videography.
• The Wedding & Events Nanny (Nanny Cat)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialist wedding childcare provider recommended by Larchfield Estate for couples with children attending weddings. Provides child-led wedding childcare.
• McBride & GroomminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorthern Ireland's dedicated wedding dog chaperone service. Recommended supplier helping couples include dogs in their wedding day at Larchfield Estate.
• Brook Avenue & The Pancake CartminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal recommended catering suppliers providing artisan gelato and mini pancakes for in-between wedding moments and drinks receptions.
• Eimear Campbell ArtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArtist providing Private Paint & Sip parties for hen parties and celebrations at Larchfield Estate.
• MadlugcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership announced August 2024 supporting children in care. Part of Larchfield Estate's community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Daniel Spargo-Mabbs FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNI schools play tour supported by Larchfield's Christmas in the Barn event. Foundation focused on drug education for young people.
• Think StoragecoreOthersSister company launched 2025 as self storage facility on estate grounds. Supports upkeep of heritage Larchfield Estate while diversifying revenue. Operates with same ethos of heritage protection, sustainability and high-end solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bellingham Castle: Heritage castle venue in Co. Louth, Ireland, offering exclusive-use weddings and corporate events. Comparable heritage asset-based wedding and events business in Ireland.
• Barberstown Castle: 13th-century castle estate in Kildare, Ireland hosting weddings and corporate events with on-site accommodation. Similar heritage estate model with weddings and corporate retreats.
• Galgorm Resort: Luxury resort in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, hosting weddings and corporate retreats with on-site accommodation. Direct geographic competitor in the NI premium hospitality segment.
• Lough Erne Resort: Lakeside luxury resort in Enniskillen hosting weddings, corporate events, and providing extensive on-site accommodation. Competes for the same Northern Ireland corporate retreat and wedding clientele.
• Dunsany Castle: Heritage castle venue in Co. Meath offering exclusive-use weddings and corporate events. Comparable Irish heritage estate weddings model targeting similar premium clientele.
• Clandeboye Estate: Historic Northern Ireland estate near Bangor hosting weddings, corporate events, and group accommodation. Comparable heritage property positioning in same regional market.
• Castle Leslie Estate: Irish country estate offering exclusive-use weddings, corporate retreats, and on-site accommodation. Closest analog in geography and product mix, operating a heritage estate with multi-space weddings and overnight stays.
• Slieve Donard Hotel: Luxury coastal hotel in Newcastle, Northern Ireland with conference and wedding facilities. Competes in NI corporate retreats and weddings category from a hotel rather than estate platform.
• Cabra Castle: Irish castle estate in Co. Cavan offering weddings and corporate events with on-site accommodation. Directly comparable heritage venue in Ireland targeting same wedding and corporate market.

Broad incumbents

• Adare Manor: Luxury resort in Limerick, Ireland offering high-end weddings, corporate retreats, and on-site accommodation at scale. Aspirational peer demonstrating scale potential of the heritage estate hospitality model.

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

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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