Our Story

Penpont has belonged to the same family since 1665. In 1992, current custodians, Gavin and Vina Hogg, with their two sons Forrest and Joshua moved to Penpont. Time had stood still at Penpont for much of the last century, contributing to an unspoilt charm and tranquility which characterize the house and grounds. That said, there was much work to do!

Over the last 30 years, a challenging yet sympathetic restoration programme has been undertaken. Outbuildings have been expertly restored breathing new life into derelict spaces. The once abandoned Walled Gardens is now a thriving organic horticultural unit, providing the community with fresh produce year round. Over 400 varieties of native and ornamental trees have been planted in the grounds, alongside the creation of new woodlands and habitats across the wider estate.

Now more than ever, we face hard choices as to how an estate like Penpont should continue to evolve in these modern times. Rather than managing the estate as a profit-maximising enterprise, we seek synergies between growing a sustainable business, regenerating our natural and cultural heritage and supporting our local community.

Amidst today’s ecological and social crises, we are actively forging new partnerships too. In 2019, we began working with a charity called Action for Conservation and a remarkable group of young environmental activists who are directly shaping our ongoing restoration and conservation efforts. We are thrilled to continue this collective journey towards a wilder and fairer future.

Above all, we care deeply about this place we are fortunate enough to call home, and wish to leave it in a better place for the future. We will continue to do our best to ensure that Penpont continues to emerge as a thriving, multi-species community, and ensure that future generations benefit from our collective stewardship, just as we are grateful to those who have come before us. We hope that our guests and co-conspirators become as enchanted by this remarkable place as we are.

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