Petty Knowes Cottage

14/05/2024

So it’s official! Petty Knowes is on the market. Please see link attached where you can see beautiful pictures of our uncharacteristically tidy house.
Please note that there will not be any effect on bookings. Feel free to message if you have any questions.

Situated in an enviable elevated site with quite simply stunning and extensive views from many of its windows, this is a substantial three bedroom detached house in a quiet rural location and accessed via a track which helps to ensure its privacy.

17/04/2024

Mr Chonk out on patrol this morning!

24/03/2024

This is a heads-up, folks! A huge auroral storm is currently taking place. Look out for Aurora as soon as it gets dark tonight (25/03/24)! Good luck!

14/03/2024

We need your help!
Today we have taken in 17 cats from a situation that really need never have happened if help had been asked for before the situation got out of hand.
We have 7 friendly cats and here is the problem , we have 10 ferals which we need to find homes for when they are processed ie flead and wormed , neutered etc.
If anyone can give a couple of these cats a safe, warm, dry space with food in exchange for rodent control please message us as these cats need to in their own environment as soon as possible, thank.you
Please see a day in the life of a small rescue!

12/03/2024

Cleaner required for cottage changes. Message if interested.

08/03/2024

24/02/2024

Look out for the full "Snow Moon" rising from the East from around 17:45 this evening (24/02/24). As the night progresses and the Moon gets higher in the sky, see if you can make out the pattern of stars that make up the constellation of Leo. Clear skies!

10/01/2024

We have some late availability for this coming week. £400 for 7 nights accommodation. Including a welcome hamper and use of the hot tub. A deposit 50% will be required. Message us if interested.

02/12/2023

Here are our favourite dishes; Chorizo al Vino, Andalucian lamb, Albondigas plus our very special Chorizo & Bean stew, with pork belly. Served with Hexham sourdough and nice little drop of Calusari Pinot Noir.

01/12/2023

Eyes to the skies tonight, folks! A major auroral storm is in progress.

The screenshot is from 13:00 GMT on 01/12/23; if this activity level keeps up, the Northern Lights could be visible from much of the UK as soon as darkness falls.

The weather forecast is also good, so it's time to make some plans! We recommend somewhere away from light pollution with a clear, northerly horizon. We will update you a little later. Clear skies!

Update at 18:30 aurora spotted on camera in Scotland and across Northern England, may appear as a faint glow to the eye

27/11/2023

We still have lots of hens waiting for the news that they will be cuddled up in a coop come Christmas morning, looking forward to a New Year in free-range retirement. If you have room in your coop for some hens-in-need, please see our rehoming locations below and sign up to adopt through our website ❤

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯⁠
Lancashire, Greenhalgh

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯⁠
Dorset, Beaminster

🎄 Please help us bring Christmas cheer to these beautiful birds:

https://www.bhwt.org.uk/hen-adoption/

19/11/2023

Are there any Sunday park runs in the area? All seem to be Saturday.

13/11/2023

𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗟! We still have over 450 hens still patiently awaiting the good news that a forever home will be waiting for them. If you live near the following locations and can give some hens-in-need a home, please sign up on our website to adopt.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯⁠
Perth & Kincross, Dunning Glen⁠
Stirlingshire, Denny⁠
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𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯⁠
Aberdeenshire, Stonehaven
South Lanarkshire, Biggar⁠

We don't want to let them down, so even if you can't rehome this time, please share this post far and wide to increase their chances of finding their happy every after. Thank you. 🙏❤

https://www.bhwt.org.uk/hen-adoption/

30/10/2023

20/10/2023

Fabulous new range in from our friends at Anarchy Brewery- ideal for a quiet night in! 😉

04/09/2023

The photographer, photographed!

09/08/2023

We know just place to watch for shooting stars!

08/08/2023

Everything we love about Strawberries

Strawberry and Black Pepper

Strawberries really do combine so well with black pepper. The pepper balances the tartness of the fruit and accentuates the flavour. We use Tellicherry black peppercorns, which are larger than standard black peppercorns. They have been left to grow longer, so they are not as fiery and have more floral notes, ideal for our Strawberry and Tellicherry Black Pepper Jam.

Read more in our Notebook - https://buff.ly/3KfrEpG

08/08/2023

Farmers' markets don't just happen! Whether it's the social media posts, organising the music, talking with new producers about the market or planning the market itself, someone has to do it! Farm Retail Association

19/07/2023

What you may not be able to tell from this photo is that about 1/2 second before Dog spotted me is that Mycroft brought her a mouse and laid it down at her feet. How SWEEET - in a slightly gross way! 😂

16/06/2023

Our new daily small plates menu includes humous & flatbread, Albondigas, chorizo al vino, pan con Tomate and don’t forget a nice glass of vino to go with it.