Matthew Woolhouse began his hospitality journey with Thistle Hotels at East Midlands Airport, transitioning from work experience to full-time employment in Conference and Banqueting. He later served as Operations Manager at Eynsham Hall (now Estelle Manor), where he oversaw a £1.5M mansion refurbishment and a £300K bedroom renovation.
Matthew then took on his first General Manager role at The Great House at Sonning, a 45-room boutique hotel with a Coppa Club restaurant. He successfully led the property through the COVID-19 pandemic and held responsibility for the site during closure. After four successful years, he stepped back to focus on family following the birth of his daughter.