Accommodation Manager & Director

Fiona enjoys running the Tourist accommodation side of Knockaloe Beg Farm. She has overseen the building and development of this since 2005 and now co-ordinates the ‘inside stuff’. She spends most of her time running the Guest House and sorting out bookings for the other properties but can often be seen walking her dogs or riding her e-bike.

Farm manager and Director

John has farmed Knockaloe Beg Farm since 2005, taking over the role from his brother and father before him. He has a background in Primary school teaching and has also worked in Africa encouraging agriculture in Primary Schools. He is wanting to create a place where people learn about farming as well as looking after the land and having fun! John and Fiona have 4 grown-up children who come and go between the farm, university and jobs.

Wild & Free Manager

Jen joined the team in December 2023 to support John and Fiona with the running of Knockaloe Beg Farm and Guest House. Overseeing the Market Garden, she is keen to play her part in enabling the community loving here to eat off the land year round. From adventure days to supper clubs and birthday parties, she is passionate about facilitating and leading events to bring together the local community. You will find Jen overseeing the B&B and Farm in John and Fiona’s absence.

Shepherdess/Farmhand

Lucy has worked at Knockaloe Beg Farm since September 2021. During this time she has learnt all about sheep farming. She works alongside John during the week to look after the flock and takes care of them in John and Fiona’s absence. She is passionate about building community on the farm and modelling what it is live a life as a follower of Jesus. Lucy is married to Simon and together they have a heart for people and adventure.

Office Administrator

Katherine joined the team in April 2023. With a degree in International Tourism Management, a wealth of experience in both hospitality and office based jobs, and experience travelling the world, she is a key player in helping Knockaloe Beg Farm run smoothly. In her spare (?!) time, she looks after her two children and is currently training for Ironman Wales.

Housekeeper

Jenny joined the team in May 2024. She works hard to keep the accommodation on-site spic and span. Alongside this with her husband Stephen, she runs an excellent organic herb and salad business (Staarvey Farm). Jenny is passionate about working the land, cooking and fox red Labradors. She has three grown up children.

Cottage management

In 2020, John Keggin and his team took on management and cleaning of our three cottages, though we still see to guests’ day to day needs. John, Jamie and his team make Fiona’s life much easier!

Website

Chris looks after our website and helps out with social media, and also helped us set up orienteering on the farm and Corrin’s hill. He can often be seen on the farm with a camera making images to help promote us.  Chris loves the west of the Island in particular and knows more than most people about what’s going on in Peel and the west, having managed Peel Commissioners’ website since 2002.