08/06/2026
👋 Hello to all our new (and old) followers!
We've welcomed lots of new faces to our page recently, so I thought it was about time I re-introduced us properly.
We're Lorraine and John, and together we run St Oswald's Farm, a family farming business and holiday cottage in the heart of Northumberland, near Hexham and on top of Hadrian's Wall.
We farm across two farms, with our son Grant and his wife Megan working alongside John, and the three of them are the heart of the farming operation. You will see John on the farm when you stay here and he can usually be found somewhere on a tractor, tending to the livestock, or fixing something that has unexpectedly decided to break, and all ably assisted by two keen collies, Dot & Bea!
As for me, I'm the one behind Heavenfield Cottage, the changeovers, bookings, emails, social media, newsletters, website and the one tasked with the seemingly endless mountain of paperwork that comes with farming. If you've ever sent an enquiry, booked a stay or read one of our newsletters, then it's me you've been chatting to.
When our guests arrive, I always meet and greet but you'll also see John around the farm during your stay and he'll always say hello, and he's always more than happy to share a local recommendation or a story or two.
Through this page you'll find a little bit of everything: Northumberland inspiration, local walks, places to eat, farm life, seasonal updates, wildlife, history and, of course, the occasional cottage availability update.
Whether you've stayed with us before, are planning a visit, or simply enjoy following along from afar, we're delighted you're here.
We'd love to know, so tell us below, whereabouts you're following from? 👇