Rockbeare Manor

What Rockbeare Manor does

Rockbeare Manor is an exclusive-use wedding and events venue operating from a Grade I Listed Regency country house built circa 1760 for Sir John Duntze, located near Exeter in Devon, England. The venue sits within 100+ acres of East Devon parkland and accommodates 50–160 seated guests (up to 200 evening) across indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, supported by 13 luxury en-suite bedrooms available for exclusive guest use. It was acquired by PM Hospitality Ltd in September 2015 and opened following a nine-month renovation on 11 June 2016.

The venue operates as a single-asset, full-service hospitality business combining venue hire, in-house catering (Minuet, Barouche, Regency, Tourchon menu packages with vegetarian/vegan options), accommodation, and event management. Revenue is generated through one-time exclusive-use bookings for weddings (primary), corporate events (away days, conferences, gala dinners, charity events), and private celebrations. Pricing is quote-based, determined by guest count, package selection, and seasonal factors, and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines direct enquiry (website, phone, brochure requests, site viewings) with presence on wedding planning platforms (Bridebook Platinum/Gold, Rock My Wedding, Lace and Favour), supplier partnerships (12+ local Devon producers), and earned media through regional tourism and lifestyle awards.

The underlying technology stack is standard for hospitality: a CMS-driven website with Google Analytics and SSL for enquiries; no proprietary platforms or AI features are disclosed. Operations rely on a full-time team of approximately 20–30 (Director of Events, Event Managers, in-house kitchen led by a long-tenured Head Chef, Head Housekeeper, Head Gardener, and Buildings and Projects staff), supplemented by part-time event personnel. Rockbeare Manor is part of the PM Hospitality Ltd portfolio alongside Priston Mill (near Bath) and Coombe Lodge (near Bristol), with Henlade House (Taunton, Somerset) launching in Spring 2026.

Name

Rockbeare Manor

Legal name

PM Hospitality Ltd

Website

https://rockbearemanor.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rockbeare Manor is an exclusive-use wedding and events venue operating from a Grade I Listed Regency country house in Devon, England, accommodating 50–160 guests with on-site catering and 13 bedrooms. It is owned by PM Hospitality Ltd and serves affluent couples and corporate clients in the South West UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding & Event Venue Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

Keywords

• Wedding venue hire
• Country house weddings
• Exclusive use venue
• Event catering services
• Luxury event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockbeare, Exeter

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. Wedding Venue Hire: Exclusive use hire of the Regency country house and grounds for weddings of 50-160 guests. Revenue generated from venue rental fees, typically quoted based on guest count and package selection.
2. Corporate & Private Events: Venue hire for corporate away days, conferences, gala dinners, charity events, exhibitions, and celebrations. Day and multi-day hire packages available.
3. Accommodation: 13 luxury bedrooms offered exclusively to wedding guests and event attendees, providing additional revenue from overnight stays including breakfast.
4. Catering & Food Services: In-house catering team provides wedding breakfasts, canapés, evening menus, and bar services. Multiple menu packages from casual to formal dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rockbeare Manor operates as an exclusive-use Regency country house wedding and events venue in Devon, England, hosting ceremonies and receptions for 50-160 guests. The venue offers in-house catering with locally-sourced Devon menus, 13 luxury en-suite bedrooms for guest accommodation, and serves corporate and private events including away days, gala dinners, conferences, and celebrations. Operations are supported by a 20-30 person team under PM Hospitality Ltd.

Product overview

Rockbeare Manor operates as an exclusive-use country house wedding and events venue in Devon, UK, offering a complete suite of services including venue hire for weddings (50-160 guests), civil ceremonies, corporate events, accommodation (13 bedrooms), and in-house catering. The venue is managed by PM Hospitality Ltd, which also operates sister venues Priston Mill (near Bath) and Coombe Lodge (near Bristol). A new venue, Henlade House in Somerset, is launching in Spring 2026. The offering combines the Regency country house setting with bespoke event management, locally-sourced catering, and luxury accommodation for an all-inclusive wedding and events experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exclusive Use Weddings Exclusive-use hire of the Regency country house and 100+ acres of East Devon parkland for weddings accommodating 50-160 seated guests, with full venue privacy, in-house catering, dedicated event management, and 13 on-site bedrooms for overnight guests.
• Wedding Ceremonies Licensed civil ceremonies and wedding blessings held in the Dining Room (up to 100 guests), Ballroom (up to 160 guests), or outdoors at the South Pavilion, available to couples as a standalone ceremony offering or bundled with the venue hire.
• Events & Hire Country house venue hire for corporate away days, conferences, gala dinners, charity events, exhibitions, product launches, Christmas parties, summer parties, celebrations of life, and exclusive private celebrations, available as day or multi-day packages with full event management.
• Accommodation Thirteen luxurious bedroom suites with period features and en-suite bathrooms, offered exclusively to wedding guests and event attendees, including a morning-after breakfast service.
• Food & Drink / Catering In-house catering delivering wedding breakfasts, canapés, reception drinks, and evening menus across four named tiers (Minuet, Barouche, Regency, Tourchon) plus dedicated vegetarian/vegan and evening menus, with bar services supported by a curated wine list and local drinks suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded Gold for Wedding Venue of the Year at Devon Tourism Awards 2023 and 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Henlade HouseminorOthers · 1 January 2026Newest venue addition in Taunton, Somerset, launching Spring 2026. Regency mansion formerly known as The Mount Somerset. Currently undergoing renovation to become wedding and events venue.
• Goosemoor / Dart FreshcoreOthersFresh produce and fruit & vegetable supplier based on Topsham Road, Exeter. Formerly Dart Fresh Produce established 1957, transitioned to foodservice in 2014 and added butchery and fresh fish operations.
• Gibbins Quality MeatscoreOthersQuality meat supplier based in Newton Abbot, Devon. Provider of premium meat products for the catering operation.
• Four Elms Fruit FarmcoreOthersFamily-run fruit farm near Sidmouth, Devon, established 1962. Third-generation business with 70 acres of orchards. Producer of multi-award-winning Real Devonshire apple juices and ciders. National Champion apple juice for 2 years running.
• Darts FarmminorOthersLocal farm shop and producer in Topsham, Devon. Premium quality local produce supplier.
• Arthur DavidminorOthersFood and drink supplier based in Bishop Sutton, Somerset. Provider of quality ingredients.
• Granny Gothards Ice CreamcoreOthersArtisan ice cream maker based in Willand, Devon, established 2012. Multi-award-winning producer including Supreme Champion 2021 for Salted Honey ice cream. Uses natural ingredients, no artificial additives. Products include plant-based options.
• Far-Strete Free Range EggscoreOthersFree range egg supplier based in Whimple, Devon. Provider of quality free-range eggs for kitchen operations.
• St Austell BreweryminorOthersBrewery based in St Austell, Cornwall. Provider of draught beers and beverages for bar services.
• Sandford Orchards CiderminorOthersCider producer based in Crediton, Devon. Local artisan cider supplier for events.
• Exeter GinminorOthersGin producer based in Exeter, Devon. Local spirit supplier for bar services and events.
• Luscombe DrinksminorOthersDrinks producer based in Buckfastleigh, Devon. Provider of premium soft drinks and mixers.
• Food Drink DevoncoreOthersCommunity Interest Company representing food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues, and related support businesses in Devon. Rockbeare Manor is a member, supporting local food economy and sustainable sourcing.
• Priston MillcoreOthersWedding and events venue near Bath, Somerset. Part of PM Hospitality Ltd portfolio. Originally a family farming business, transitioned to events venue in 1992. Houses historic Watermill and Tythe Barn.
• Coombe LodgecoreOthersCountry manor wedding venue in Blagdon, North East Somerset. Part of PM Hospitality Ltd portfolio. E-shaped Jacobean house designed by Sir George Oatley, built 1928-1932. Leading wedding venue in Bristol and Somerset region.
• BridebookcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding planning platform providing directory and planning tools to couples. Rockbeare Manor featured with Platinum and Gold Best of Bridebook awards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Old Thorns Manor: Country house estate in Liphook, Hampshire operating as a hotel, spa, and wedding venue with on-site catering and accommodation. Comparable heritage country house wedding offering, but based outside the South West and operating a hybrid hotel-plus-wedding model rather than exclusive-use.

Direct peers

• Clevedon Hall: Exclusive-use Grade II Listed wedding venue in North Somerset. Comparable model — heritage country house, in-house catering, multiple bedrooms, and premium pricing — positioned for the same affluent wedding couple segment in the South West.
• Highcliffe Castle: Grade I Listed heritage castle wedding and events venue on the Dorset coast. Comparable heritage positioning, exclusive-use ceremony and reception offerings, and premium target customer overlap with Rockbeare's wedding business.
• Pennard House: Exclusive-use country house wedding venue in Somerset with on-site accommodation and in-house catering. Competes in the same premium South West wedding venue market as Rockbeare, Priston Mill, and Coombe Lodge.
• Coombe Lodge: Sister country manor wedding venue in Blagdon, North East Somerset, also under PM Hospitality Ltd. An E-shaped Jacobean-style house built 1928-1932, positioned as a leading wedding venue in the Bristol/Somerset region with a comparable exclusive-use, in-house catering model.
• Priston Mill: Sister wedding and events venue near Bath, Somerset, also operated by PM Hospitality Ltd. Originally a family farming business with a historic Watermill and Tythe Barn, now an exclusive-use wedding venue serving the same premium couple segment as Rockbeare.
• Henlade House: Upcoming PM Hospitality Ltd venue in Taunton, Somerset, launching Spring 2026 (formerly The Mount Somerset). A Regency mansion currently undergoing renovation to become a wedding and events venue, directly extending the group's premium heritage venue portfolio.
• St Audries Park: Grade II Listed country house wedding venue in West Quantoxhead, Somerset. Operates a similar exclusive-use, in-house catering, on-site accommodation model targeting affluent couples across the South West.
• Bovey Castle: Luxury country house estate and wedding venue on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Operates an exclusive-use and residential wedding model with on-site catering, accommodation, and heritage property positioning comparable to Rockbeare Manor's premium Devon offering.
• North Cadbury Court: Exclusive-use country house wedding venue in Somerset featuring historic interiors and grounds. Competes directly for the same premium, multi-day wedding couple segment with in-house catering and on-site accommodation.

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

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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