A brief history

Swallows Nest prior to 2006 was a derelict milking parlour. An outmoded outbuilding, part of the Riggles Farm which began its life in the 1600s. The main building is a traditional Long House construction - no foundations, stone walls and several additions over the years.

Every new owner would like to place their own "stamp" on their property and when Jim and Lesley Rogan took over in December 2009 they could do so with full confidence in the four years of intensive regeneration of both the buildings and grounds by the previous owners, Susan and Neil Tappenden.

Susan and Neil's wake up call came when they found out about the ‘peak oil’ scenario and the disturbing effect fossil fuel usage was having on the earth’s eco systems. In their previous existence they spent around two thirds of their working lives away from home in various hotels, so they knew a bit about what makes a good place to stay.

Taking over the property at the end of 2009, Jim and Lesley have a hard act to follow but are totally committed to a concept which has proved both sustainable and responsible. They bring different management and creative skills which are suited to progressing the changes to the land and maintenance of the natural habitat. They have already discovered that people living in the area are "ahead of the game" in many areas of sustainability culture.