The Fitzwilliam Estate has submitted a proposal to Rotherham Council to transform a cluster of disused heritage farm buildings in Wentworth into a spa hotel, complete with a swimming pool, restaurant, holiday cottages, and event space.
The site, known as Home Farm, sits adjacent to the independently owned Wentworth Woodhouse, a major heritage attraction. The development is positioned to complement tourism in the area and support local economic growth.
The plan includes the restoration of several listed buildings. The Threshing Barn is earmarked for hotel use; the Gun Park would become a restaurant; the Potting Sheds and Cart Sheds would be converted into hotel suites. The Powerhouse, a 1904 structure once supplying electricity to Wentworth Woodhouse, would be repurposed as an events and wedding venue.
The scheme also provides for new visitor parking and an additional access route via Granny Clarke’s Wood, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the village.
This investment aligns with a broader push to boost visitor numbers and spending in the region, with the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust expressing support for the proposal. The Fitzwilliam family, who retained ownership of the farm properties after selling the main estate in the 1980s, continues to manage development around the historic site.
