THE PLOUGH INN LTD.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCongleton, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- THE PLOUGH INN LTD.
- Legal name
- The Plough Inn Ltd.
- Website
- https://theploughinncheshire.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pub and Country Inn Hospitality
- NAICS
- Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)
- SIC
- Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Boutique Inns (THAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)
Keywords
Where THE PLOUGH INN LTD. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Congleton
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Food and Beverage Sales: The primary revenue stream comprises restaurant dining (seasonal menus, Sunday roasts, bar drinks, cocktails, hot beverages) and private event catering. Food is prepared in-house by the kitchen team. Revenue is generated through per-transaction dining and event bookings. A 10% discretionary service charge applies for tables of 6 or more.
- Accommodation: 17 en suite rooms (double, twin, and family configurations) generating overnight stay revenue. Includes B&B rates and Dinner, Bed & Breakfast packages. Room types include single, double, family, and deluxe rooms with varying rate tiers.
- Wedding Events and Packages: Wedding ceremonies and receptions in the licensed oak barn venue. Packages include all-inclusive options (canapés, three-course meal, drinks package, evening buffet, room hire) starting at £3,495 for 50 guests. Bespoke wedding packages available for 2027-2028. Special weekday rates and seasonal promotions offered.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2026 All-Inclusive Wedding Package - £3,495 for 50 guests |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2027 Bespoke Wedding Packages |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Rates 2024 |
| Hybrid | Pay-as-you-go | Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 2027 Couples Package Experience Evening |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Restaurant A La Carte Menu Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Plough Inn Ltd. operates a historic English country pub and inn in Eaton, Congleton, Cheshire, providing restaurant and bar dining, overnight accommodation in 17 rooms, and licensed wedding venue services including ceremonies and receptions. It also hosts private events and offers packaged food, drink, and stay experiences for leisure travelers and event guests.
Product overview
The Plough Inn is a historic half-timbered, half Cheshire brick inn dating back 400 years, offering a portfolio of hospitality services. The core offerings consist of dining and restaurant services (featuring seasonal menus, pub classics, steaks, and bar offerings), accommodation (17 contemporary en-suite rooms), and wedding services (licensed civil ceremony venue with all-inclusive and bespoke wedding packages in their oak barn). Additional offerings include events hosting (wedding fayres, tasting evenings) and a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package combining accommodation and dining. The venue overlooks the Peak District National Park in Eaton, Congleton, Cheshire.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pub Restaurant and Bar Dining
Quantifiable outcome
- Multiple wedding awards from Hitched (2023, 2025, 2026) and Ibrides North West (2023-2026 finalist)
Companies that use THE PLOUGH INN LTD.
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Cherry Red CoffeeminorLocal coffee supplier based in Congleton providing 100% single origin Brazilian beans for the restaurant's hot beverage offerings. Coffee features spice, smoky, and dark chocolate notes.
- Snowdonia Cheese CompanyminorCheese supplier providing Snowdonia Mature Cheddar for sandwiches and menu items.
- HitchedcoreWedding venue directory and booking platform. The Plough Inn is listed and awards are displayed on the platform. Serves as primary online discovery channel for wedding couples. Award winner 2023, 2025, 2026.
- BridebookcoreWedding planning platform. The Plough Inn holds Platinum Award status. Platform used by couples to discover and compare wedding venues.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hand Picked Hotels: UK collection of country house hotels offering accommodation, dining, and weddings at scale. Comparable heritage-led hotel positioning but operates a multi-property portfolio rather than a single boutique venue.
- Macdonald Hotels & Resorts: UK-wide hotel and resort group offering accommodation, dining, and weddings across many properties. Comparable full-service hospitality product but at much greater scale and with broader geographic spread.
Direct peers
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House: Luxury boutique hotel in the Lake District with acclaimed restaurant, spa, and event hosting. Comparable premium positioning, independent ownership, and Northwest England hospitality market, though slightly larger scale.
- Peckforton Castle: Historic castle wedding and events venue in Cheshire with licensed ceremonies, on-site accommodation, and fine dining. Comparable heritage-led wedding product in the immediate geographic market.
- The Samling Hotel: Luxury country house hotel in the Lake District offering fine dining, accommodation, and small private events. Comparable independent boutique positioning with strong restaurant and wedding/event capability.
- Heaton House Farm: Award-winning wedding venue in Cheshire with barn ceremonies, on-site accommodation, and event catering. Directly comparable wedding product offering in the same Cheshire catchment area.
- The Assheton Arms: Country inn in Downham, Lancashire offering seasonal menus, accommodation, and private dining in a heritage setting. Closely comparable independent inn/dining/lodging model in the Northwest.
- Bartle Hall Country House Hotel: Country house hotel near Preston, Lancashire offering weddings, dining, and accommodation. Comparable historic venue with wedding package offerings in the Northwest England region.
- The Inn at Whitewell: Historic rural inn in Lancashire offering restaurant, accommodation, and private event hosting in the Forest of Bowland. Directly comparable to The Plough Inn's combination of heritage building, fine dining, country rooms, and event business in the Northwest England catchment.
- Mitton Hall: Wedding and events venue in Lancashire with all-inclusive packages, dining, and on-site accommodation. Comparable wedding-first product in the Northwest regional catchment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about THE PLOUGH INN LTD.
What does THE PLOUGH INN LTD. do?
The Plough Inn Ltd. operates a historic English country pub and inn in Eaton, Congleton, Cheshire, providing restaurant and bar dining, overnight accommodation in 17 rooms, and licensed wedding venue services including ceremonies and receptions. It also hosts private events and offers packaged food, drink, and stay experiences for leisure travelers and event guests.
Is THE PLOUGH INN LTD. a public or private company?
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was THE PLOUGH INN LTD. founded?
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is THE PLOUGH INN LTD. based?
THE PLOUGH INN LTD. is headquartered in Congleton, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does THE PLOUGH INN LTD. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Food and Beverage Sales are the primary driver. The others are accommodation and wedding Events and Packages.
Who are THE PLOUGH INN LTD.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hand Picked Hotels and Macdonald Hotels & Resorts. Direct peers are Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Peckforton Castle, The Samling Hotel, Heaton House Farm, The Assheton Arms, Bartle Hall Country House Hotel, The Inn at Whitewell and Mitton Hall.
Does THE PLOUGH INN LTD. have an API?
No public API is recorded for THE PLOUGH INN LTD..
What industry is THE PLOUGH INN LTD. in?
THE PLOUGH INN LTD.'s product category is Pub and Country Inn Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAGAHAB, Boutique Inns, with a secondary code of THAFACAH, Hotel & Resort Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 721191 and its SIC code is 7011.