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Traditions key to fell farm's future: "I fully enjoy what I do; I am happiest when I have my dogs and I am off on the fell gathering"

Jonathan Benson and Nicola Marsh may have introduced glamping pods to their fell farm, but history and heritage is still at the heart of their business. Emily Ashworth visits them to find out more

Emily Ashworth
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Traditions key to fell farm's future: "I fully enjoy what I do; I am happiest when I have my dogs and I am off on the fell gathering"

Visit any upland farm and you are almost certainly going to find a rich, historical story attached to it; many of these farms are bound by generations, and Harry's Place Farm is no different. Nestled...

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