Published by Neil Thompson, 31st May 2025
To celebrate Wolverhampton as our 'Destination of the Month' for May, we caught up with a few Wolverhampton people to find out more about the services they offer for event professionals - next up is Gemma Cook of the Mount
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DW: Hi Gemma, Tell us more about your role at The Mount
Gemma: As the Sales and Revenue Manager at The Mount, my role is both dynamic and multifaceted. Responsible for coordinating weddings and special events, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and attending networking events to promote our venue. Every day brings new opportunities and challenges, making it a truly engaging position. My goal is to drive revenue growth while ensuring that our guests and clients have exceptional experiences that reflect the quality and reputation of The Mount.
DW: Tell us about the rich history of the hotel’s past
Gemma: The Mount was built in 1865 and famously owned by The Manders Family from Wolverhampton from 1890. They refurbished the property extensively, then went on to build the beautiful Wightwick Manor, The Mount’s sister house less than 1000m away. Then in 1952 the family home was sold, and a luxury hotel was born. In 2011, the Wolverhampton-based Bernard family took ownership of The Mount and restored it to its former glory. making it into the popular independent hotel it is today.
DW: Give us a brief overview of the fabulous spaces at the Conference Centre
Gemma: From classic private dining rooms for closed client meetings to naturally lit spaces designed for groups of over 100 people, The Mount prides itself on offering a choice of spaces to cater to all your meeting needs. In all our meeting rooms you’ll find high-speed 1GB wi-fi and a mix of projectors, screens and the latest AV equipment, including Smart TV’s. Not only that, with plenty of spacious grounds we can offer team building days tailored to your business needs. Plus our very own Mount Golf and Country Club which is located just minutes away, providing a state-of-the-art driving range, 18 hole golf course and dinosaur-themed adventure golf, making us perfectly placed to run empowering and motivating team-building events.
DW: Billed as One of the best hotels in Wolverhampton, what makes you stand out from the rest?
Gemma: At The Mount, there is always a warm welcome and It's our personable and friendly approach that sees guests return time and time again. Our versatility allows guests to create memorable moments for their special occasions. Enriched in vibrant history with its grandeur architecture, meshed with modern touches, The Mount creates a truly special combination as the perfect backdrop for any occasion. It truly is a unique venue built for comfort and entertaining, whilst ever evolving it’s offering to Wolverhampton.
DW: From, conferences and meetings to weddings and leisure, you really do have something for everyone, tell us about the wonderful facilities on site.
Gemma: The Mount’s Grade II listed building exudes character and charm, making it an ideal venue for a variety of events, whether it's a meeting, wedding, or leisure gatherings. Our onsite facilities can accommodate groups ranging from 8 to 150 guests, offering a blend of modern and traditional rooms to suit every occasion. In addition to our indoor facilities, The Mount is surrounded by beautifully landscapes gardens which can be utilised for picturesque photo’s or garden games to add some additional fun to the event. We also offer 67 ensuite contemporary bedrooms, which range from Deluxe doubles to Executive Suites that include ensuite bathrooms and modern amenities to cater for all your needs. With a fantastic rural location just minutes from Wolverhampton city centre, Wolverhampton Train station, the M54 and M6 motorway which allows easy access to both Birmingham and Telford
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Email: dsales@themount.co.uk
One last thing...
Did you know you can book The Mount hotel exclusively for your meeting and events too? Reserve the Manor house, including 6 main function spaces, along with our manicured gardens, Drawing room restaurant, and 57 luxurious bedrooms. Enquire with the Sales team to find out more information. In addition to the Hotel Facilities, our sister property The Mount Golf & Country Club is located just 4 minutes away from the hotel in Perton and hosts a superb 18-hole Golf course, 18-hole themed Adventure golf, driving range (longest in Wolverhampton) and The Bunker Sports bar!
