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.

The Huntley's Story so Far

(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
(2009) Restaurant now open 7 days with extended hours

Derian House Web Site

Derian House Childrens Hospice is our preferred charity here at Huntley's. During many of our events we run activities to raise money for Derian House. Thanks to our customers and staff over £8,500 has been raised so far. Click here for a recent letter we have received from Derian House Recent Activity £477 added to the pot of money raised, at the 8th May VE Day 65th Anniversary and other recent events. £236.62 raised from a recent collection at Huntley’s when the staff went on the ducking stool in front of customers on Wednesday 5th August!! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

2009 Cumbria floods "A big thank you to all the customers of Huntleys who donated food and toys for the people up in Cumbria affected by the floods back in November 2009". Andrew Robinson North Lakes Foodbank The North Lakes Foodbank has distributed emergency food boxes to over 400 households affected by the floods in Cockermouth, Workington, Ulverston, Keswick and Penrith. The Foodbank is here to help anyone in crisis. We have also recently been able to help many older residents in the area who were unable to get out and go shopping during the very icy weather. Our work is ongoing and we rely on donations of tinned and dried food to enable the Foodbank to continue to help people. Many thanks for your support. Eddie and Cate Cowpe pictured, are the owners of Huntley’s and they personally took all of the goods up to a building in Cumbria, that is comparable to the size of our Food Hall! Within this building they have made and sectioned it, so that all of the high street shops have been moved into there so they can still trade whilst their shops are being refurbished from the flooding.