We are pleased to announce that Makeney Hall Hotel in Derbyshire has been honored with the Hitched Wedding Award for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition from hitched.co.uk – a leading authority in the UK wedding industry, underscores the venue’s position as a premier destination for high-tier hospitality and event execution.
Winning this accolade in both 2024 and 2025 is a significant milestone for our Group. It reflects a sustained commitment to operational excellence, service consistency, and the preservation of one of Derbyshire’s most iconic Victorian estates.
A Benchmark for Heritage Hospitality
Makeney Hall Hotel continues to demonstrate how traditional heritage assets can be successfully positioned in a competitive modern market. The venue’s success is built upon several core strategic pillars:
- Asset Utilisation: Leveraging six acres of meticulously maintained Victorian gardens to provide a versatile, year-round event space.
- Service Standards: Maintaining a high-performance team dedicated to bespoke event management, resulting in the consistent five-star guest feedback required to secure this award.
- Market Leadership: Establishing a dominant presence on major industry platforms like Hitched, ensuring high visibility and a robust booking pipeline for 2025 and 2026.
Looking Toward 2026
As we celebrate this achievement, our focus remains on scaling this success across our portfolio. The back-to-back recognition of Makeney Hall Hotel serves as a blueprint for how we integrate historic charm with modern service excellence to drive brand loyalty and commercial growth.
We thank the management and onsite staff at Makeney Hall for their tireless work in upholding the Group’s standards of excellence.
