About Us
Catriona and Jonathan Benson run Argae Cottage, alongside their roles as veterinary surgeons.
We moved here in 2011, starting out with just 4 acres, 4 sheep and a few chickens. We've come a long way since then - expanding both the farm size and livestock numbers significantly. We now run a thriving meat box and Christmas turkey business, sell pedigree livestock for breeding, and hold three Great Taste awards for our produce We can still remember what it's like to be starting out, though, and would love to pass on some of our experience to you.
We have a strong focus on animal welfare and work hard to ensure that our animals live happy, healthy lives.
Catriona with one of Katy's piglets
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Jonathan, with our turkeys.
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Some of our animals....
Twin Lleyn lambs enjoying the sunset
Fidget - bottle fed as a lamb, now a member of our breeding flock - but still happy to sit on your lap!
Chloe, one of our homebred Shetland cows.
Other info.....
We are proud to hold a '5 star' food hygiene rating.
We are also registered and fully licensed for our turkey preparation, under the WATOK regulations.
