The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club (The Nottinghamshire) has been acquired by the UK’s largest country club operator, The Club Company.

Set in 340 acres, The Nottinghamshire is a 36 hole golf club which hosts extensive facilities including a bistro experience, wedding venue and a 30-bedroom boutique hotel.

The Club Company collection now totals 18 clubs across England.

Alan Hardy acquired the club in 2010 as Cotgrave Place and has since transformed the club venue from a traditional but struggling golf club into a thriving hospitality complex. During that time, he has focused on investing in the courses, boutique hotel, conferencing and wedding experiences, to the extent that golf makes up only half of the revenue of the club.

Hardy said: “It is with mixed emotions that I can confirm that I’ve come to the end of my 14 year journey with The Nottinghamshire. It is a journey that I am incredibly proud of, having met, worked and played with a wonderful number of people along the way.

“I am proud that we’ve created something special in that time and now have a fantastic team of over 100 people across the venues, in the clubhouse, the back office and out on the course, all of whom I will miss dearly.”

Richard Calvert, Chief Executive Officer of The Club Company, said: “We are delighted to welcome The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club into The Club Company portfolio. Over the last few months, I have personally experienced the dedication and professionalism of the team at The Nottinghamshire.

“This stunning club has an outstanding reputation and has been transformed under the ownership of Alan. We are committed to building on this legacy and will continue to invest in the club and its facilities for the benefit of members and visitors alike.”

Alan concluded: “This has been a truly amazing journey during which we have transformed this club into something truly spectacular.  ⁠

“Being in the leisure sector, where people choose to spend their spare time and money is uplifting and inspiring. We have taken this place from an incredibly difficult position, creating a wonderfully bright future as we have done that.

“Leaving a legacy here has been my driving force and I have loved every single moment. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this story.”