STIRK HOUSE HOTEL

What STIRK HOUSE HOTEL does

Stirk House Hotel is a privately-held, independent luxury country house hotel located in Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, in the Ribble Valley, United Kingdom. The business operates from a 17th-century Jacobean manor house set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland, and nature trails, comprising 33 en-suite bedrooms (Standard, Classic, Superior, Manor Room, and Honeymoon Suite categories), an on-site fine-dining restaurant (Seasons Restaurant), and multiple function spaces (Ballroom, Pendle Suite, Gallery Suite, and TV Room) that collectively host up to 250 guests. The property has operated as a countryside retreat for over 80 years and combines 400 years of building history with contemporary luxury design.

The hotel runs four primary revenue streams: hotel accommodation, food and beverage (Seasons Restaurant, afternoon tea, bar, private dining, and event catering), weddings and ceremonies (including licensed outdoor ceremonies at Pendle View and Stirk Tree), and corporate meetings, conferences, and private functions. Wedding packages are tiered across seven distinct offerings (Elopement at £750, Intimate, Twilight, Summer at Stirk from £7,750, 'ber Season, Intimate Winter, and Winter), and corporate delegate rates are priced from £18.95 (Breakfast Meeting) through £42.50 (Day Delegate) to £150.00 (24-Hour Delegate). Ancillary revenue is generated via gift vouchers sold through a dedicated online portal, floral and wellness workshops, and seasonal Christmas programming.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer: bookings are taken via the hotel's own website (integrated with Guestline for room availability), phone (01200 445581), email, and walk-in, with no third-party OTA exposure. Wedding and corporate enquiries are handled by dedicated in-house Events Teams through consultation appointments and venue tours. Marketing runs across the hotel's own website, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, Bridebook, Hitched, and Mailchimp newsletters, supported by in-person wedding fayres and open evenings. Technology is non-proprietary — standard hospitality property management and booking infrastructure — and there is no evidence of venture, private equity, or parent-company ownership. The business has won Best Venue: Lancashire at the County Brides North West Wedding Awards in 2021, 2023, 2025, and 2026.

Name

STIRK HOUSE HOTEL

Legal name

Stirk House Hotel & Restaurant

Website

https://stirkhouse.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stirk House Hotel is a privately-owned, 33-bedroom luxury country house hotel in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, set in a 17th-century Jacobean manor on 22 acres. It serves leisure guests, wedding couples, and corporate event clients through accommodation, the Seasons Restaurant, and award-winning wedding and conference facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Country House Hotel & Wedding Venue

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD), Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Luxury countryside hotel
• Wedding venue hire
• Conference and meeting facilities
• Fine dining restaurant
• Private function hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

CLITHEROE

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 33 on-site bedrooms across Standard, Classic, Superior, and Suite categories, with occupancy generating nightly room revenue. Room-only, bed and breakfast, and package stays available.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from Seasons Restaurant (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, evening dinner), bar sales (wines, cocktails, soft drinks), and private dining. Catering for weddings, functions, conferences and events generates significant F&B revenue.
3. Wedding & Events: Revenue from wedding packages (Twilight, Summer at Stirk, 'ber Season, Winter, Intimate, Elopement), outdoor ceremony fees, conference/meetings packages (breakfast, day delegate, 24-hour delegate), and private function hire.
4. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers for overnight stays, meals, and afternoon tea, generating upfront revenue prior to redemption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stirk House Hotel operates a 33-bedroom luxury country house hotel set in a 17th-century Jacobean manor house on 22 acres in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Its core offering combines overnight accommodation (Standard, Classic, Superior, and Suite categories), on-site food and beverage through Seasons Restaurant and afternoon tea service, and award-winning event hosting for weddings (including licensed outdoor ceremonies), corporate meetings and conferences (2-200+ delegates), and private functions for up to 250 guests, all delivered by in-house coordination teams.

Product overview

Stirk House Hotel is a luxury hospitality business offering a unified portfolio of services centered around its 17th-century Jacobean manor house. The core offerings include hotel accommodation (33 bedrooms), fine dining at Seasons Restaurant, and event services for weddings, conferences, and private functions. The property features multiple function spaces (Ballroom, Pendle Suite, Gallery Suite, TV Room) and 22 acres of estate grounds. Additional services include special stay packages, afternoon tea experiences, gift vouchers, and outdoor ceremony spaces. All services are managed by an award-winning in-house team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seasons Restaurant: On-site restaurant at Stirk House featuring menus inspired by the Lancashire landscape with locally sourced and foraged ingredients

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation 33 luxurious en-suite bedrooms across Standard, Classic, Manor, and Suite categories, offering views of the Ribble Valley countryside. All rooms include workstations, WiFi, and Freeview TV, and are available as room-only, bed-and-breakfast, or curated stay packages (Twixmas, Summer Getaway, Autumn/Winter Warmer, Dog-Friendly Stays).
• Seasons Restaurant On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and evening dinner, with seasonal menus inspired by the Lancashire landscape, featuring ingredients from local artisan producers and foraged from the estate grounds, with private dining booths and outdoor seating.
• Wedding Venue Services Full-service award-winning wedding venue offering bespoke ceremonies (indoor Gallery Suite and licensed outdoor Pendle View and Stirk Tree), wedding breakfasts in the Ballroom, evening receptions, dedicated in-house wedding coordinators, and tiered wedding packages for 2 to 250 guests.
• Meetings & Conferences Versatile function rooms for business meetings, conferences, training days, and team-building events for 2 to 200+ delegates, with on-site catering (breakfast meeting, day delegate, and 24-hour delegate packages), professional AV equipment, free WiFi, and free parking.
• Functions & Private Events Private function hosting for up to 250 guests in the Ballroom and other event spaces, covering birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings, school proms, charity galas, and awards evenings, with bespoke catering and dedicated events coordination.
• Afternoon Tea Traditional afternoon tea experience served at Seasons Restaurant and in private dining spaces, featuring seasonal savoury items, finger sandwiches, cakes, and homemade scones with clotted cream and jam, with optional Prosecco upgrades and themed variants (Whoville Afternoon Tea).
• Wedding Packages Bundled wedding packages including Twilight Package (from £3,750), Summer at Stirk Package (from £7,750), 'ber Season Package (from £6,545), Intimate Winter Package (from £2,999), Winter Package (from £4,499), Intimate Package (up to 40 guests), and Elopement Package (£750 for 2), each with seasonal availability windows.
• Stay Packages Curated multi-night stay packages including the Summer Getaway Package (cream tea, glass of Pimms/Prosecco, 2-course meal, breakfast), the Twixmas Package (overnight stay with mulled wine and warm mince pie), the Autumn/Winter Warmer Package, and Dog-Friendly Stays, available across Standard, Classic, Superior, and Suite categories.
• Gift Vouchers Online gift voucher range redeemable across overnight stays, meals at Seasons Restaurant, and afternoon tea experiences, sold through a dedicated online portal to support gifting occasions and advance room/F&B revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Venue: Lancashire at County Brides North West Wedding Awards in 2021, 2023, 2025 & 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lancashire Registration ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStirk House has two areas (Pendle View and Stirk Tree) fully approved and licensed by Lancashire Registration Service for outdoor wedding ceremonies. This is a regulatory partnership enabling the hotel to legally conduct outdoor civil ceremonies.
• Hannah Maybury (HM Flowers)minorOthersLocal florist Hannah Maybury of HM Flowers partners with Stirk House to host seasonal floral arrangement workshops (autumn, winter, Christmas) at the hotel, providing workshop content and floral expertise for guest experiences.
• Corinne (Spiritual Morning Reset)minorOthersExternal wellness practitioner Corinne hosts Spiritual Morning Reset experiences at Stirk House, combining yoga, breathwork, and relaxation sessions. Bookings handled directly by Corinne (WhatsApp/text 07752 052707).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stirk.house
• Instagraminstagram.com/newstirkhouse/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-stirk-house-hotel-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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