The Welcome Team joins Visit Peak District & Derbyshire as latest patron

The Welcome Team, which offers laundry, maintenance and gardening services for holiday home owners across the area, has joined a dedicated network of businesses who share Visit Peak District & Derbyshire’s core aims to grow the visitor economy and promote the region as a leading tourism destination.

As a patron, The Welcome Team will support Visit Peak District & Derbyshire’s core aims to increase visitor spend, extend the tourism season and drive overnight stays, whilst helping to develop the visitor economy in an inclusive, accessible and sustainable way.

The Welcome Team was founded by Derbyshire holiday cottage owner Claire Woodroffe in 2017 and has grown to encompass an award-winning team of experienced housekeepers, gardeners, and maintenance and management staff.

Based in Grange Mill, The Welcome Team provides services including housekeeping, linen hire, hot tub cleaning and general management services such as holiday home cover and change over support.

The business is also passionate about the environment and is working towards a Peak District Environmental Quality Mark, which supports and promotes sustainable business activity, having taken steps to utilise state-of-the-art heat pump technology and low carbon solutions in their premises.

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire is the lead partner of the Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) in collaboration with Visit Derby. Developed and administered by national tourism body VisitEngland, the national portfolio of accredited LVEPs work locally and nationally on shared priorities and targets to grow the local visitor economy.

Tourism contributed almost £2.9bn to the Peak District and Derbyshire’s economy in 2023, supporting thousands of jobs and driving prosperity in local communities.

Claire Woodroffe, Director of The Welcome Team, says: "As a leading hospitality housekeeping and management company in the region, we are proud to become a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire. Our business plays a vital role in supporting the local visitor economy by ensuring that holiday cottages and hospitality venues maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and guest experience. By joining as a patron, we are reinforcing our commitment to excellence in hospitality, strengthening our connections within the industry, and supporting initiatives that enhance sustainable tourism and the success of our region."

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “We’re delighted to welcome The Welcome Team on board as our latest patrons. Providing guests with a warm welcome in well-cared for, quality accommodation is at the heart of our visitor offer, and The Welcome Team are passionate advocates for the tourism industry and its sustainable development.

“Our patrons are a core network of organisations who want to see the visitor economy grow and prosper for the benefit of everyone. We look forward to working with The Welcome Team and drawing on their expertise to help strengthen the Peak District and Derbyshire’s offer even further.”

The Welcome Team joins existing Patrons:

• The Bakewell Bakery
• Bluebell Dairy
• Chatsworth / The Devonshire Group
• Casa Hotels / Global Brands
• The Heights of Abraham
• Losehill House Hotel & Spa
• The Pinelog Group/Pinelodge Holidays
• Thornbridge Hall & Brewery
• Poole’s Cavern
• Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa
• The Great British Car Journey
• Longbow Bars & Restaurants
• Wildhive at Callow Hall
• Treak Cliff Cavern
• Hattersley Wines
• Bike & Boot Hotel
• Fischer’s Baslow Hall
• Coverland UK
• Hopton Hall Estate

Businesses interested in becoming a patron of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire should contact Lisa Woolhouse, Membership & Sales Manager, at lisa.woolhouse@visitpeakdistrict.com.

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High resolution image attached: Claire Woodroffe, Director of The Welcome Team, pictured with Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire.