The Farmhouse At Mackworth

What The Farmhouse At Mackworth does

The Farmhouse at Mackworth is a single-location gastropub operated by Marston's PLC, situated in an 18th century farmhouse on the edge of the medieval village of Mackworth, near Derby and within reach of the Peak District. The business serves four interlocking revenue streams: full gastropub food and bar service (traditional pub classics, Sunday roasts, grill, vegetarian/vegan menus), overnight accommodation across 10 bedrooms positioned as a Marston's Inn, weddings and private events in a dedicated venue called The Folly, and gift card sales through the Love My Locals network. The primary customer base consists of local families and groups, dog owners, accommodation guests visiting the Peak District, and wedding and event bookers; pricing is transactional with periodic promotional discounting such as the 40% off mains offer gated to email signup. The operating model combines a physical retail venue with digital booking and ordering layers built on third-party infrastructure: the Marston's Pub App for table-side Order & Pay, Profitroom for accommodation reservations, and Propeller as the website data processor and host. Marketing is executed through email newsletter capture, social media, on-site events (live music, quizzes, sport), and inclusion in Marston's national pub finder. The company is not independently capitalized; it sits within Marston's PLC (LSE: MARS), which operates more than 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK, and there is no disclosed standalone revenue, funding, or headcount figure for this single venue beyond the listed 5-employee firmographic record.

Name

The Farmhouse At Mackworth

Legal name

Marston's PLC

Website

https://thefarmhouseatmackworth.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Farmhouse at Mackworth is a single Derby gastropub operated by Marston's PLC, offering food, drink, 10 bedrooms, and a wedding venue (The Folly) from an 18th century farmhouse near the Peak District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastropub hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inn with Pub / Tavern (Gastropub Inns) (THAGAHAL)

Keywords

• Gastropub dining
• Pub accommodation
• Wedding venue hire
• Bar and drinks service
• Sunday roast meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from serving pub meals and drinks. Menu includes traditional pub classics, burgers, steaks, Sunday roasts, vegetarian and vegan options, and crafted cocktails. Transaction-based model where customers pay per order.
2. Accommodation (10 Bedrooms): Overnight stays in 10 beautifully designed bedrooms with home comforts including quality beds, bathrobes, White Company products, and Nespresso machines. Located near Peak District, targeting mid-week pit stops and weekend getaways.
3. Events and Weddings (The Folly): Venue hire for weddings and events at The Folly, a charming venue within the property. Targets couples seeking wedding venues and event organizers.
4. Gift Cards (Love My Locals): E-gift cards sold through Love My Locals platform, redeemable at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK including The Farmhouse at Mackworth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Farmhouse at Mackworth is a converted 18th-century farmhouse gastropub offering traditional British pub dining, a bar with cask ales and crafted drinks, overnight stays in 10 on-site bedrooms, and a dedicated wedding and events venue known as The Folly. The combined offering serves local diners, overnight visitors to the Peak District, and couples or event organizers, supported by a beer garden, dog-friendly areas, and electric car charging.

Product overview

The Farmhouse at Mackworth is an 18th-century gastropub offering a unified hospitality experience centered on quality food and drinks service. The core offerings include full dining (pub classics, grill, Sunday roasts, vegetarian/vegan menus), a well-stocked bar with cask ales, 10 boutique bedrooms for accommodation, and The Folly event venue for weddings. Supporting amenities include a beer garden, dog-friendly areas, and electric car charging. The pub is integrated with the Marston's Pub App for table-side ordering and partners with Love My Locals for e-gift card distribution across 1,000+ UK pubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Service Full gastropub dining experience featuring traditional British pub classics, burgers, steaks, Sunday roasts, and vegetarian/vegan options prepared on-site daily.
• Bar and Drinks Bar service pouring cask ales, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, with curated drink selections and draught beers.
• Accommodation (10 Bedrooms) Ten boutique bedrooms offering overnight stays with quality beds, bathrobes, White Company products, and Nespresso machines, suited for mid-week stops or weekend getaways near the Peak District.
• The Folly (Events Venue) A charming event venue within the historic 18th-century farmhouse building available for weddings and private events.
• Pub Lunch Midday dining service featuring British classics such as sausage and mash, lighter bites, and signature sandwiches.
• Pub Grill Menu Evening grill menu offering steaks, tender gammon slices, and mixed grills for sharing.
• Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Extensive meat-free menu featuring halloumi kebabs, cauliflower wings, vegetable Thai-style curry, and adaptable dishes for vegan and vegetarian diets.
• Sunday Roast Weekly Sunday roast offering featuring slow-roasted meats, fresh seasonal vegetables, and traditional accompaniments.
• Gift Cards Digital e-gift cards sold through the Love My Locals platform, redeemable at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK including The Farmhouse at Mackworth.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marston's PLCcoreOthersMarston's PLC is the parent company and operator of The Farmhouse at Mackworth. The pub operates under the Marston's Inns brand and utilizes the Marston's Pub App for customer engagement. The company is registered in England & Wales with Company No. 31461 and is headquartered at St Johns House, St Johns Square, Wolverhampton, WV2 4BH.
• Love My LocalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLove My Locals is a gift card platform enabling e-gift card purchases for The Farmhouse at Mackworth. Cards are redeemable at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK within the Marston's network and beyond. Bulk ordering available via [email protected].

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• JD Wetherspoon: Largest UK pub operator with extensive estate and food-led pubs with rooms. Different price positioning (value-led) but operates at massive scale within the same UK pub sector.
• Greene King: Large UK pub retailer and brewer with a portfolio of food-led pubs, many in heritage buildings. Comparable scale and format, though typically larger venue footprints.
• Fuller, Smith & Turner: Historic UK brewer and pub operator with food-led pubs and hotels, including the 'Fuller's Inns' collection. Comparable business model across managed pub estate with rooms and dining.
• Young's Pubs: Established London-focused pub and hotel operator with food-led pubs and rooms across the South East. Larger incumbent with overlapping gastropub-and-rooms positioning though concentrated in a different geography.
• Mitchells & Butlers: Major UK pub operator running multiple food-led pub brands (e.g., Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery, All Bar One). Operates at significantly larger scale than The Farmhouse but shares the food-led pub format.

Direct peers

• Brunning & Price: UK gastropub chain operating pubs with food-led menus, many in heritage buildings with gardens. Directly comparable model combining quality dining with destination pub appeal across multiple regional sites.
• The Hand and Flowers: Tom Kerridge's Michelin-starred gastropub with rooms in Marlow. Closely mirrors the food-led pub-with-bedrooms concept at a premium single-location level.
• Brewhouse & Kitchen: UK brewpub chain operating sites with on-site brewing, food service, and rooms. Shares the combination of beer-led offering, food, and accommodation in regional UK locations.
• Peach Pubs: Boutique pub group operating food-led pubs, several with bedrooms, in southern England. Closely mirrors the combination of quality gastropub food, boutique rooms, and event hosting.
• Marston's Inns (sister sites): Other pubs within the Marston's Inns portfolio operated by the same parent company. Share operational infrastructure, branding, and distribution platforms (Pub App, Love My Locals).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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