Winslade Manor Limited

What Winslade Manor Limited does

Winslade Manor Limited is a privately held UK hospitality and events company operating from a Grade II* listed Georgian manor set within an 86-acre parkland estate near Exeter, Devon. The business was incorporated in October 2020 as the first hospitality phase of the larger Winslade Park estate development and initially launched as Winslade Manor Restaurant and Bar before pivoting in 2023-2024 into a dedicated events destination. Its core offer spans four service lines: corporate events, weddings, private hire, and on-site (workspace) catering, complemented by a restaurant lunch service and recurring ticketed consumer events including Sunday lunches and Thirsty Thursday pizza evenings.

The product portfolio centers on two principal venue spaces, the Georgian Manor and The Forge (a blank-canvas function suite with roof terrace, courtyard, LED wall, and PA system accommodating 80-300 guests), alongside a portfolio of structured packages such as Christmas party nights, bespoke wedding packages (80-250+ guests), and off-site corporate catering. Technology deployment is confined to standard hospitality event-management and booking systems, with third-party ticketing via the Design My Night platform; there is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, app, or API surface.

The revenue model is a mix of bespoke-quotation venue hire, per-head catering pricing, and ticketed event sales, with a wedding deposit of £1,500 non-refundable and event deposits of 30% securing bookings. Go-to-market combines direct website enquiries and a dedicated events team for B2B contracts (corporate, weddings, private hire) with self-serve ticketing and walk-in service for individual diners. Customers split between corporate clients, wedding couples, private event hosts, and individual diners across South West England, with growing reach into regional and national off-site catering contracts.

Name

Winslade Manor Limited

Legal name

Winslade Manor Ltd

Website

https://www.winslademanor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Winslade Manor Limited operates a Grade II* listed Georgian manor and event venue on an 86-acre estate near Exeter, UK, delivering corporate events, weddings, private hire, on-site catering, and restaurant lunch services to businesses, couples, and individual diners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Event venue hire
• Wedding venue services
• Corporate event hosting
• Hospitality catering services
• Private dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

Clyst Saint Mary

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire and Event Services: Revenue from hiring out event spaces including The Forge, Manor rooms, and outdoor areas for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Pricing based on custom quotations.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site dining including lunch service, Sunday roasts, Thirsty Thursdays pizza events, and catering at hosted events. Revenue from menu items and drinks sales.
3. Bespoke Catering Packages: Custom catering services for events including wedding breakfasts, corporate lunches, and private dining. Menu and drinks packages priced per head or as complete event packages.
4. Ticketed Public Events: Regular ticketed events including Sunday lunches, Thirsty Thursdays, and Christmas party nights sold directly to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Winslade Manor operates an events and hospitality venue from a Grade II* listed Georgian manor on an 86-acre estate in Exeter, UK. The company delivers corporate event hosting, wedding services, private hire, and on-site and off-site catering, alongside a weekday and Sunday lunch restaurant and recurring ticketed public events including Thirsty Thursday pizza nights and Christmas party packages. Services span venue hire, bespoke menu creation by an in-house head chef and sommelier, dedicated event coordination, and AV-equipped function spaces including The Forge.

Product overview

Winslade Manor is an events destination and hospitality venue offering a portfolio of services centered around its Grade II* listed Georgian manor and The Forge event space. The company provides corporate events, private hire, weddings, and on-site catering services, along with recurring ticketed events including Sunday lunches and Thirsty Thursday's. Christmas party packages are offered through both exclusive private hire and shared party nights. The venue also operates a lunch restaurant service. All services can be delivered on-site at the 86-acre estate or as off-site services at customer locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Events Corporate event hosting services including conferences, meetings, strategy sessions, product launches, team-building retreats, and networking receptions held at the Grade II* listed manor and The Forge function suite. Designed for businesses and organisations seeking professional event spaces with AV facilities and on-site catering.
• Weddings Wedding services featuring multiple venue spaces including the Georgian manor and The Forge function suite, with full wedding planning support and bespoke dining menus for 80-120 sit-down guests and 180-250 evening guests. Includes a wedding coordinator, waiting and bar staff, and duty management under a staged payment plan with a £1,500 non-refundable deposit.
• Private Hire Fully bespoke private event hire from intimate family dinners in the Snug to complete Manor takeover, with custom menus created by the head chef and sommelier. Designed for individuals and families hosting birthdays, anniversaries, and personal celebrations.
• On-Site Catering Corporate catering delivered directly to workspaces at Winslade Park, including breakfast buffets, artisan sandwich platters, lunch buffets, drinks packages, and afternoon refreshments for business events, with off-site delivery extending reach to regional locations.
• Lunch Service

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bovey Castle: Grade II* listed heritage estate in Devon offering weddings, corporate events, fine dining and on-site accommodation. Most direct local competitor and benchmark for premium Devon heritage events venue pricing.
• Leez Priory: Privately owned Tudor heritage mansion in Essex specialising exclusively in weddings and private events with in-house catering. Direct comparable for the heritage-venue, wedding-led, in-house catering model.
• Dartington Hall: Historic Devon estate hosting weddings, conferences and cultural events with multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces. Closest regional heritage competitor with comparable wedding and corporate event focus.
• Storrs Hall: Lake District Georgian mansion offering weddings, private events and corporate hospitality with lakeside grounds and dedicated event coordination. Comparable heritage setting, capacity and event-led operating model.
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan: Historic Cornish estate hosting weddings, corporate events and ticketed seasonal experiences across gardens and listed buildings. Comparable heritage Cornish/West Country events venue with ticketed and private hire revenue mix.
• Caswell House: Oxfordshire-based heritage venue specialising in weddings, private celebrations and corporate events with in-house catering and multiple event spaces. Comparable in scale, segment focus and service delivery model.
• Northcote: Lancashire country house hotel combining Michelin-starred dining, weddings, corporate events and cookery school. Comparable multi-revenue heritage hospitality business with strong culinary-led identity.
• Hampton Manor: West Midlands heritage estate with Michelin-recognised dining, weddings and private hire centred on a listed manor house. Comparable heritage venue with chef-led catering and multi-segment offering.
• Hedsor House: Georgian country house in Buckinghamshire offering exclusive-use weddings and corporate events with in-house catering and dedicated events team. Closely mirrors Winslade's exclusive-hire, bespoke-service positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo UK: Global contract caterer and facilities operator with a large UK venue, corporate catering and events business. Relevant as the dominant broad incumbent in the corporate catering space Winslade's off-site service competes against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/winslademanor
• Instagraminstagram.com/winslademanor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winslade-manor-ltd

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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