Lockhaugh Farm

06/01/2024

Airbnb Superhost for the 6th time in a row.

Big shout out to all the guests who have visited and taken the time to write positive reviews.

I’m always looking at ways to enhance our guest and visitor experience and genuinely feel good when our guests have enjoyed their stay and left feeling replenished and happy.

Thank you to our repeat guests and thank you to everyone who recommends us to their friends and family.
With much appreciation,
Deborah x

19/12/2023

19/12/2023

Meeting with Michael Davies to chat about an artist in residency next year

10/12/2023

Just had a lovely meeting with Jane to discuss a year long artist residency at Lockhaugh Farm and the surrounding area.

Her project will incorporate walking and creativity in nature throughout the seasons of 2024.

04/12/2023

First winter snowfall 2023. No matter the weather we live in a beautiful place.

24/11/2023

An evening walk, taking in a view up the from the nine arches bridge just beyond the gate.

Rewarded with an early evening sunset is one of the lovely treats offered at this time of year.

26/10/2023

Just beyond the meadow are beautiful walks along the River Derwent through woodland and fields.

My morning walk is part of my morning ritual. It offers me a chance to be quiet in nature.

Being close to nature is one of the reasons why our lovely guests choose to stay at Lockhaugh Farm.

We’re easily accessible by road and public transport yet secluded in nature.

19/10/2023

Hatty’s on the run on a soggy October day. Colours are still so vivid and temperature still mild.

29/09/2023

The last of the flowering courgette from our organic veg patch.

04/09/2023

King Edward’s Bay, with Tynemouth Priory perched on the cliff tops.

One of my favourite places to sea swim and easily reached by car or public transport from Lockhaugh Farm.

31/07/2023

Happy Place

22/06/2023

Spotted another peony in the garden. This is the first year my peonies have bloomed.

05/06/2023

SUNDAY 18th June is our Mid-Summer Day Retreat at Lockhaugh Farm
🙏Starting the day with a warm welcome and refreshments followed by an opening mediation, you’ll be guided through an energising and accessible Vinyasa practice led by
🌱We will break with a nutritious, seasonal and plant centric lunch freshly prepared by Hannah .co after which you will embark on a mindful nature walk.
🍓Returning from our exploration outdoors we’ll join Hannah back in the kitchen, where together we will make one of her simple nutritious recipes to take away.
🙏To mark the closing of the day Grace will guide us in a deeply relaxing Yin yoga session to the the ambient sounds of cello musician Fiona Beyer.

15/05/2023

Morning Run with dappled light on the Walk. Couldn’t resist a little sun salutation.

14/05/2023

Last night taking in the view a guest txted “This place is heaven”.

We get amazing reviews but that text last night made me reflect a little on the journey …

10 years ago when I returned to England I began to renovate the dilapidated farm with an amazing builder James Lillie. My grandparents had introduced me to the Farm when I was 10 years old and by serendipity decades later it became my family home.

It was during the upheaval of lockdown and the restrictions on travel, that the idea of sharing this little slice of heaven in the Derwent Valley became a reality.

There are lots of special places in this beautiful world - and this is just one that I get share with guests who travel from all over the world and those who are local and just fancy a change of scenery.

30/04/2023

Our Lockhaugh Farm Brunches were conceived in conversation with nutritionist chef Hannah .co in 2022 with the aim of gathering people together to press pause with a morning of nourishment through nature, food and connection.

They are an opporunity to immerse yourself in nature and explore the beautiful surroundings of Lockhaugh Farm through a guided walk. Come back to a delicious plant-centric feast, inspired by spring, made with love and enjoyed with friends, old and new.

The brunch menu is nutritionally balanced and centred around plants, with the perfect combination of savoury and sweet. Lovingly made by Hannah, all ingredients are organic and wherever possible, locally & ethically sourced.

29/04/2023

Waiting for our Guests to arrive for this Bank Holiday Weekend. Come rain or shine a weekend getaway is good for the soul.

18/04/2023

SUPERHOST ... We did it again! a BIG thank you to all our guests who take the time to review their stay in one of Carriages, Gardener's Cottage or Stable House. And much appreciation to Rob, Mousa, Karen and Agnes who help me to keep Lockhaugh Farm looking so beautiful.

13/04/2023

Guest review Liam "This is my first Air B&B stay and from now on the bar is exceptionally high. Stunning views, cute cosy carriage, a really helpful host and a great place to stay"

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12/04/2023

It happens every year… I have two magnolia trees in my garden and they are reminders of my long ago life in China but every year after patiently waiting for them to bud and bloom the rain comes and the potential of an amazing display is lost. Hundreds of buds remain unopened and then die making way for a display of leaves in a few weeks. Here is a sample of the beautiful flowers and I leave you to imagine a full bloom.

12/03/2023

SUPER EXCITED to Announce this Event in collaboration with Natural History Sound Recordist and Ornithologist Geoff Wildsong and Visual Artist https://www.facebook.com/mike.collier.338
Wondering through the Derwent Valley, each walk will have a different feel and soundscape enhanced by wearing radio headphones to hear the individual songbirds that Geoff picks out with his parabolic reflector microphone. His commentary on each bird's song will uncover an appreciation of how birds communicate and what is involved in each bird’s song.

The Walks will be followed by a delicious plant-based supper on the Saturday evening and breakfast on the Sunday morning where Geoff and Mike will discuss their past collaborations and the publication of Mike's recent book 'Songs of Place and Time'.

You can join us for one or both walks and you're welcome to overnight in our Cottages or Railway Carriages which are beautifully renovated and equipped with everything you need for a great stay. Event Guests are being offered a special 20% discount on the accommodation.

In the meantime enjoy listening to Geoff Sample on Radio 3's The Essay: Birdsong Garden

Direct link to Birdsong Garden
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000m076

06/03/2023

Join us for another lovely event at Lockhaugh Farm.
"The most beautiful, peaceful setting with delicious, nourishing food. An absolute pleasure to have experienced today."

24/02/2023

Prepping the soil for this year’s veg patch so I can share some of the produce with guests attending our monthly Brunch events with .co

22/02/2023

Despite the long lockdown following the outbreak of avian flu in the UK last year, my bantams are looking healthy. Hoping the longer daylight will have them laying in no time 🤞

17/02/2023

View from Nine Arches of the Derwent Valley. A regular viewing spot on my evening walk with Millie.