Eddie's Welcome


“As Owner and Managing Director of Huntley’s, I am delighted and very proud to be overseeing such a diverse and attractive venue.

“Huntley’s values remain firmly in promoting local farming and produce which is demonstrated through the excellent hot and cold meals we provide and the wide range of fresh food and groceries we supply.

“Huntley’s is and will always be about great quality, great value for money and great customer service. You will always be assured of a warm welcome at Huntley’s.”

Eddie Cowpe

About Huntley’s

Huntley’s Owner and Managing Director Eddie Cowpe and his family have been farming in Samlesbury for over 800 years.

After the 2001 foot-and-mouth crisis, with the farming industry at its knees, Eddie knew that something had to be done to transform the business.

Having started life with jams, cakes & preserves and fresh coffee along with Huntley’s famous ice-cream, the product range on offer to you has more than doubled since 2001.

To supplement Huntley’s existing arable and livestock farming, Eddie built a 750 sq ft farm shop selling milk, home-made ice cream and meat to the general public.

Despite the risks, Eddie’s tenacity and vision saw that Huntley’s is now the thriving business it is. The Main Shop now boasts a successful restaurant, over 70 flavours of ice-cream, homemade cakes and more!

In addition to its loyal customer base, which sees visitors travel from far and wide, Huntley’s has earned lots of media and industry accolades.

From picking up the 2005 East Lancashire Retailer of the Year award to being celebrated as one of Rick Stein’s Food Heroes, Huntley’s is proud to be investing in local produce and delivering a high quality and personable service for you day in-day out.

Eddie’s as a child on farm and Building work commencing

Old Photo of the site

Courtyard Today

The Huntley's Milestones

(2001) Farm Shop opens selling meat, ice cream and milk
(2001) Full butchery section opens
(2001) Ice cream factory opens using farm milk and cream
(2002) Awarded Small Business of the Year by Business Link
(2002) Fruit & Veg Shop established
(2003) Blacksmiths Forge established
(2003) Antiques shop opens
(2003) Fish monger’s opens
(2004) Home & Crafts section established
(2004) Fruit Picking begins
(2004) Art Gallery opened
(2005) Furniture store opens
(2005) Restaurant – Huntley’s At Night serves up its first dish
(2005) Awarded East Lancashire Retailer of the Year