Both Frog Hall and Herdship House are on the land of Raby Estates, currently owned by the 11 Lord Barnard.
All the houses on the estate are painted white. This is because the Duke of Cleveland became stranded in a storm while out hunting in Teesdale and, refused shelter at a local farmhouse which he had mistaken for one of his own properties, he ordered that from that day on all buildings belonging to the estate were to be painted white.

Herdship Farm is 570 acres in size and supports 12 beef cattle and 500 Swaledale and North Country Cheviot sheep. Visitors to Frog Hall are very welcome to watch farm the daily farm activities. In season you can purchase fresh lamb direct from the farm.The farm lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the surrounding countryside is spectacular. You have access to our well-signposted farm walk where you will see an array of wildlife and the remains of the Lady’s Rake lead mine.
Whilst a mile from the nearest main county lane, a private tarmac road leads to the Holiday Cottage where parking for 3 cars is provided.