Gisburne Park Estate Announces £30M Redevelopment into Luxury Club, Boutique Hotel and Holistic Wellness Destination

The historic Gisburne Park Estate in the Ribble Valley is set for a major £30 million redevelopment, marking one of the most ambitious country‑estate transformations in the North West in recent years. The project will restore and reimagine the Grade I listed Georgian mansion at the heart of the estate, creating a state‑of‑the‑art members’ club, boutique hotel and holistic wellness retreat .

Leading architect Alison Brooks has been commissioned to spearhead the restoration, working alongside renowned landscape architect Todd Longstaffe‑Gowan to sensitively enhance the estate’s 68‑hectare parkland and woodland setting . Their plans will transform the former hunting estate into a destination rooted in wellness, art and landscape, blending contemporary design with centuries‑old heritage.

What the £30M Project Includes

The redevelopment encompasses a wide range of upgrades and new facilities:

  • Full restoration of the Georgian mansion and grounds
  • Re‑development of gardens and wider landscape, including the restoration of a former lake for wild swimming
  • Hotel rooms and suites integrated into the historic estate
  • A holistic spa with extensive sports and fitness facilities
  • An art gallery showcasing work from local artists
  • Dining and social spaces designed to complement the estate’s character
  • A California‑inspired health, fitness and lifestyle offering, including therapeutic nature immersions within the estate’s 70‑acre wildlife sanctuary

The vision is to create a world‑class destination defined by privacy, exceptional design and a strong sense of place, with cutting‑edge wellness at its core .

A New Chapter for a Historic Estate

Gisburne Park has been part of the Hindley family for a century and sits within 1,000 acres of rolling parkland, originally acquired by Lord Ribblesdale in 1614 . The estate has a storied history, welcoming figures from Oliver Cromwell to Winston Churchill, the late Queen and King Charles over the centuries .

Current owner Guy Hindley inherited the estate in 2003, at a time when the mansion had been converted into a private hospital for 35 years until its closure in 2021 . Since then, Guy and his wife Amber have developed Ribblesdale Park, a holiday village, restaurant, wedding venue and glampsite on the grounds .

The pandemic created an opportunity to reintegrate the manor house back into the estate, paving the way for this ambitious redevelopment and a new era for Gisburne Park.

A Landmark Destination in the Making

Once complete, the transformed estate will offer a rare blend of heritage, wellness, art and landscape — positioning Gisburne Park as one of the UK’s most distinctive rural luxury destinations. With its combination of architectural restoration, nature‑led experiences and contemporary wellness design, the £30M project signals a bold new chapter for one of the Ribble Valley’s most historic properties.