Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club

What Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club does

Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club is a privately-held UK limited company operating a single integrated hospitality venue at Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall (PL15 8QE), near the Devon border. The business combines an 18-hole parkland golf course (6,375 yards from championship tees) with on-site accommodation of up to 70 guests across clubhouse rooms, lodges, and detached Cornish stone cottages, alongside a 90-cover restaurant and bar (150+ buffet capacity), a 60-seat conference suite, and a golf pro shop. It monetises through seven distinct streams: seasonal green fees, multi-tier annual golf memberships (including reciprocal play at sister club Boringdon Park), hotel room tariffs and bundled packages, food and beverage (including Sunday carvery and private functions), conference day delegate and room hire, golf tuition and a Junior Academy, and corporate golf events. GTM is direct-to-consumer via website, phone, email, a dedicated Trethorne Holidays microsite, and an on-site corporate sales team; no third-party resellers are used. The venue also participates in a network of reciprocal and preferential green-fee arrangements with several regional courses (St Mellion, Trevose, Bowood, Lanhydrock) and an adjacent leisure park partnership, and positions itself as the first/last point of the Land's End to John O'Groats cycle route. It is TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence holder and Safe Golf certified, and is GDPR-compliant with a stated governing law of England and Wales.

Name

Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club

Legal name

Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club

Website

https://trethornegolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club operates an integrated 18-hole golf course, hotel, restaurant, conference venue, and pro shop in Launceston, Cornwall, serving golfers, leisure travellers, corporate clients, and local diners through direct multi-channel bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Hotel accommodation services
• Conference and event venues
• Restaurant and bar services
• Golf membership packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Launceston

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Visitor green fees for 9 and 18 hole rounds, with seasonal pricing variations for winter, spring/autumn, and summer seasons. Also includes buggy hire, trolley hire, and county card discounts.
2. Golf Membership: Annual golf memberships including 7-day, 5-day, joint, senior, country, young professional, intermediate, colt, junior, and cadet categories with direct debit payment options.
3. Hotel Accommodation: Room rentals including single, double, twin, triple, and family rooms with bed and breakfast and dinner packages. Additional revenue from dog fees and room upgrades.
4. Restaurant & Bar: Food and beverage sales including carvery, all-day dining, Sunday roasts, and private function catering. Bar sales include spirits, beers, wines, and cask ales.
5. Conference & Events: Conference room hire, day delegate packages, and corporate event hosting. Includes audio-visual equipment rental and catering packages.
6. Golf Tuition & Pro Shop: Golf lessons, academy sessions, and pro shop sales including equipment, clothing, and accessories.
7. Corporate Golf Events: Corporate golf day packages including all-day packages and 18-hole packages for business clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club is a privately-held leisure hospitality venue operating an 18-hole parkland golf course, on-site hotel accommodation (rooms, lodges, and cottages), a restaurant and bar with Sunday carvery and private function catering, and conference and meeting facilities. The business sells green fees, golf memberships, golf tuition and pro shop retail, themed entertainment events, and bundled golf-break, dog-friendly, and cycling-break packages, supported by a sister-club reciprocal arrangement with Boringdon Park Golf Club.

Product overview

Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club is a unified hospitality and leisure complex offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core offering centers on an 18-hole parkland golf course (with green fees, membership, tuition, pro shop, and academy programmes) paired with hotel accommodation (rooms, lodges, and cottages) and food & beverage services (restaurant, bar, Sunday carvery, and private events). The business segments into five interconnected divisions: Golf Operations (course, societies, corporate events, breaks), Accommodation (hotel rooms with dog-friendly and cycling packages), Food & Beverage (restaurant, carvery, themed events, Christmas parties), Conferencing (meeting rooms and business memberships), and Retail (pro shop). These services are cross-sold through bundled packages such as golf breaks, corporate golf days, and function hire, creating a unified hospitality experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole parkland golf course set in the Cornish countryside, designed to challenge golfers of all skill levels from single-figure players to 20+ handicappers, measuring 6,375 yards from championship tees. Open to visitors, members, societies, and corporate golf events.
• Green Fees Visitor green fees for 9- and 18-hole rounds with seasonal, time-of-day, and age-category pricing. Includes buggy hire, trolley hire, and county card discounts. Winter rates from £18 for 9 holes and £29 for 18 holes; summer rates from £30 for 9 holes and £59 for 18 holes.
• Golf Membership Annual golf memberships including 7-day (£825.95), 5-day (£705.95), joint, senior, country, young professional, intermediate, colt, junior (£119.95), and cadet (£99.95) categories. Paid annually or by monthly Direct Debit. Full members receive reciprocal green fees at Boringdon Park Golf Club plus optional county/national union fees (£35.10). Free junior membership for under-18s whose parent or grandparent holds a 7- or 5-day full paying membership.
• Second Club Membership Golf-only membership for existing full members at another club, offering Monday-Friday play at any time and weekend play after 12pm with various annual pricing tiers.
• Golf Breaks Packages Bundled accommodation and golf packages including bed & breakfast and dinner options with 1-, 2-, and 5-night durations and unlimited or specified rounds. Winter packages priced from £69pp B&B to £399pp DBB with 6 rounds.
• Golf Societies & Groups Packages Tailored golf packages for groups of 12 or more, including green fees, meals, and tiered packages across winter, spring/autumn, and summer seasons.
• Corporate Golf Events Corporate golf day packages including full day and 18-hole options. All Day Package at £69.95 per person includes breakfast, driving range, 27 holes, lunch, 2-course dinner, and Titleist Pro V balls (minimum 24 players). 18 Hole Package at £54.95 per person.
• Hotel Accommodation On-site accommodation in six main clubhouse rooms, four single-story lodges (200 yards from clubhouse), and two detached Cornish stone cottages (500 yards away). Single, twin, double, triple, and family configurations with en-suite facilities, free Wi-Fi, and capacity for up to 70 guests.
• Room Tariff & Stay Packages Bed & breakfast and dinner, bed & breakfast packages with single, double, twin, triple, and family rooms. Rates from £69 single B&B, £99 double/twin B&B for two, £129 family room. Single supplement £35/night, premium room upgrades £30/night.
• Dog-Friendly Accommodation Dog-friendly hotel package at £15 per night, including dog beds and bowls, with access to green spaces and recommendations for local walks. Dogs excluded from dining area and golf course.
• Cycling Breaks (First & Last Club) Cycling accommodation package positioned at the first and last point of the Land's End to John O'Groats cycle route. Offers 10% room discount, free secure bike storage, comprehensive breakfast/dinner, packed lunches, and laundry facilities.
• Restaurant & Bar Full-service restaurant and bar open 7 days a week, serving all-day breakfast, light lunches, and evening meals including English classics, Italian dishes, and curries. Features local cask ales including Korev and Tribute. Seats up to 90 covers (150+ buffet style).
• Sunday Carvery Weekly Sunday carvery service from 12 noon to 5pm featuring locally-sourced meats and various vegetable sides. Large Carvery £18.50, Regular Carvery £15.95, Children's Carvery (up to age 10) £9.95, desserts from £7.
• Private Functions & Events Event hosting for weddings, civil ceremonies, Christmas parties, anniversaries, birthdays, private dinners, and business meetings. Main restaurant seats up to 90 covers (150+ buffet style) with dance floor; Conference Suite accommodates up to 50 guests.
• Christmas Party Nights Themed 3-course Christmas party nights featuring 'Music through the Decades' with welcome drink, festive meal, Christmas crackers, disco, and late bar at £38.95 per person.
• New Year's Eve Party Family New Year's Eve party with DJ Boombastic, buffet, complimentary drink at midnight, and hotel room packages starting from £89 for a double/twin room including breakfast.
• Themed Quiz Nights Regular all-you-can-eat themed quiz nights including Italian, Tex-Mex, American Thanksgiving, Chinese, Indian, Asian cuisine, plus gourmet burger and steak nights with varying prices from £3 to £38.95.
• Conference & Meeting Facilities Business conferencing venue with theatre style (60), classroom (24), cabaret (30), boardroom (32), and banqueting (48) configurations. Features Crestron AV system, Epson HD projector, microphones, and air conditioning. Day Delegate Package from £25 per person (full day) or £20 (half day); room hire from £100/day or £30/hour.
• Business Memberships Annual business membership from £99/year offering meeting place access, 10% food and beverage discount, 50% conference suite discount, free Wi-Fi, hotel discounts, and corporate golf day rates for business clients.
• Golf Tuition Golf lessons and coaching services by PGA Professional Bobby Moore, including 30-minute (£20), 1-hour (£35), and 6-lesson (£100) individual packages, plus 3-hole (£30), 6-hole (£40), and 9-hole (£45) playing lessons.
• Junior Golf Academy Junior coaching programme on Saturday mornings using the Junior Golf Access Programme, with pay-as-you-go at £5/session or £20/month options, run in partnership with The Golf Foundation & Sport England.
• Pro Shop Golf retail shop offering clothing (Under Armour, Callaway), footwear (Footjoy, Under Armour), waterproofs, golf balls (Titleist), and golf bags (Titleist, Motocaddy, Sun Mountain), managed by Golf Professional Chris Brewer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-hole course measures 6,375 yards from championship tees
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boringdon Park Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister club relationship providing reciprocal green fee arrangements for members. Full golf members at Trethorne receive free reciprocal green fees at Boringdon Park Golf Club. The bookkeeper role supports both Boringdon Park Golf Club and Trethorne Golf Club operations.
• Trethorne Leisure ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdjacent leisure park offering ten-pin bowling, dodgems, and other activities. Guests of Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club can purchase discounted leisure farm tickets at reception. Ten-pin bowling must be booked in advance via 01566 86324.
• Trethorne HolidaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated holiday booking website (trethorneholidays.co.uk) for golf breaks and holiday packages.
• St Mellion, Trevose, Bowood, and Lanhydrock Golf CoursesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferential green fee rates arranged and booked through Trethorne for customers who wish to play at other local courses beyond Trethorne.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• China Fleet Country Club: Saltash country club with golf, hotel, leisure, and F&B offerings, where Bobby Moore was previously head of the coaching team. Comparable full-service regional resort positioning.
• Saunton Golf Club: North Devon club offering two 18-hole courses, membership, societies, and breaks. Comparable regional golf-and-hospitality proposition targeting the same South West visitor base.
• Bowood Park Golf Club: North Cornwall parkland golf club providing green fees, society, and visitor packages. Another Trethorne referral partner with overlapping Devon/Cornwall catchment.
• St Mellion International Resort: Cornwall resort combining championship golf with hotel, leisure, and conference facilities. Bobby Moore previously worked there, and Trethorne refers customers to it for preferential green fees.
• Trevose Golf and Country Club: North Cornwall golf and country club offering accommodation, F&B, and society packages comparable to Trethorne. Listed by Trethorne as a referral partner for visitor green fees.
• Lanhydrock Golf Club: Bodmin-area golf course also offering society and visitor packages, listed by Trethorne as a preferential-rate partner for visiting golfers.
• Boringdon Park Golf Club: Sister club in the same management orbit with reciprocal green-fee rights for Trethorne members. Direct peer given identical golf-membership, society, and event business model.

Regional players

• Bovey Castle: Devon country-house hotel with its own 18-hole golf course, plus spa, dining, and event facilities. A direct regional competitor for premium golf-break and corporate-event stays.

Broad incumbents

• Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club: UK branded resort combining championship golf with hotel, conferencing, and leisure amenities. Comparable integrated model but operated at significantly larger scale under a global brand.
• Celtic Manor Resort: Large Welsh resort operating multiple golf courses, hotels, and conference facilities. A scaled-up reference point for the integrated golf-resort-with-conferencing model that Trethorne operates at much smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trethorne-hotel-golf-club

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club