OWSTON HALL HOTEL, DONCASTER

MAS Design Consultants Ltd. were appointed to develop a comprehensive masterplan for Owston Hall Hotel, supporting its transformation into a luxury four-star hospitality and leisure destination in north Doncaster.

HOTEL & GUEST ACCOMMODATION

A proposed two-storey rear extension will provide 22 additional hotel bedrooms. Its positioning and design respond to the existing building and surrounding landscape, respecting the established character of the site.

The wider redevelopment includes the conversion of the Grade II listed Coach House into 10 apartments with dedicated parking. Planning approval has also been secured for 12 apartments within the estate’s Walled Garden, formerly the estate’s kitchen gardens, providing additional ancillary accommodation to the main hotel.

SPA, LEISURE & HOSPITALITY

The proposals include a new bar and restaurant within the main hotel, alongside a ground-floor spa extension with a terrace above and improvements to the existing spa and gym facilities.

Enhanced terraces, landscaped areas and a dedicated sunken spa area will connect the indoor facilities with the hotel grounds, complementing the estate’s golf offering.

SITE & MASTERPLANNING

Owston Hall is a Grade II* listed building within the Owston Conservation Area, surrounded by historic parkland and an established golf course.

MAS worked closely with the Local Authority’s Conservation Officer, Historic England and specialist consultants to develop a considered scheme that meets the client’s operational ambitions while respecting the significance of the listed buildings and their setting. This collaborative approach informed the design, scale and positioning of development across the estate.

The masterplan includes 145 parking spaces, improved vehicle circulation, defined entrance and exit arrangements, and provision for coaches and servicing. Established trees are retained, with additional planting proposed to extend the existing arboretum.

THE RESULT

The redevelopment will bring together accommodation, dining, spa and golf facilities within a distinctive historic estate. The masterplan balances the hotel’s operational needs with its heritage setting, demonstrating MAS Design Consultants Ltd.’s experience in coordinating complex hospitality and leisure projects.

COMING SOON

Works are scheduled to commence on site in January 2027.