Recently married, then purchased the Lodge in October 2008 with the help of family.

Donovan who originates from South Africa is a qualified engineer who works for a local company which specialises mainly in building cow sheds.

Julie, born and bred locally is a qualified chef, who after having worked in the hospitality and tourism sector understands the need for those home from home comforts.

Your hosts are undeniably animal people and have various companion animals; these currently include a horse, Labrador (Loch) and two cats (Fluffy & Pumpkin).