18th-century landmark turned luxury boutique hotel offers corporate planners’ historic drama, modern sophistication, and high-impact incentive experiences
Following an ambitious £50 million transformation, The Bodmin Jail Hotel is redefining the UK MICE sector and supporting event planners to lock in inspiration for their colleagues with a corporate sentence like no other.
The Grade II listed, 18th-century prison has been reinvented into a 70-bedroom luxury boutique venue, combining dramatic heritage architecture with state-of-the-art corporate infrastructure, setting it apart as one of the country’s most compelling destinations for corporate meetings, executive retreats, and incentive travel.
Designed to accommodate everything from executive board meetings to gala dinners for up to 120 guests, the newly restored hotel features five distinct event spaces fully equipped with high-speed multimedia capabilities.
Serving as the hotel’s architectural centre piece, The Chapel Restaurant & Event Space offers a dramatic setting for banquets, product launches, and keynote presentations. Boasting soaring double-height ceilings, exposed stone archways, and meticulously restored original stained-glass windows, the former prison chapel seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern event capability.
For more intimate gatherings, The Governor’s Lounge accommodates up to 35 delegates for workshops or private dining options, whilst The Lounge Bar and dedicated private suites offer distinct breakout spaces complete with original exposed granite brickwork, real fire features, and direct access to outdoor terraces.
This heritage also extends directly into the accommodation. Each of the hotel’s 70 guest rooms have been created by combining three original prison cells into spacious quarters featuring exposed stone walls alongside standalone baths, underfloor heating, and premium amenities. Delegates can also enjoy a prisoner’s breakfast, leaving mindsets refreshed, morale high, and big ideas locked in.
Beyond traditional meeting facilities, the venue also delivers engaging incentive and team-building opportunities. Direct access to the award-winning Bodmin Jail Experience allows groups to participate in interactive history tours, immersive puzzle-solving, and dark heritage events. Positioned on the edge of Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail, the property also provides a gateway for outdoor pursuits including cycling, coasteering, and wellness retreats in nature.
Underpinning its operational standards, The Bodmin Jail Hotel holds ECOsmart Accreditation, reflecting a commitment to sustainable business travel through green meeting packages, 100% single-use plastic elimination, and four electric vehicle charging stations. Despite its secluded Cornish setting, the venue maintains excellent connectivity, situated just 10 minutes from Bodmin Parkway station, with direct rail links to London Paddington and a 30-minute drive from Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Jackie Kelly from Bodmin Jail Hotel comments, “Event planners are moving away from standard box rooms in favour of places that create lasting memories an inspiring experience. At The Bodmin Jail Hotel we offer the rare combination of centuries-old heritage, striking architecture, and luxury hospitality. It’s an environment that naturally sparks conversation, creativity, and collaboration.”
For venue enquiries, day delegate rate (DDR) packages, or full hotel buyouts, visit www.bodminjailhotel.com or contact sales@bodminjailhotel.com.
