Hexham Thornley House Bed & Breakfast - News and Events

A spoof warning at the entrance to Thornley House gives an early indication of surprises in the garden

The sing on the approach to Thornley House warns: "Panther crossing"  It's hardly the most welcoming message outside a garden about  to open its gate to the public and billing itself as child-friendly.

But don't be alarmed.

It is the firts of many eccentricities which  will delight and enthral those who venture  into the grounds of this delightful property in Thornley Gate,  near Allendale-Hexham.

Eileen bought this notice in Colorado, I've been trying to get a notice saying "cats crossing", but given the size of my 2 Mine Coons, I thought "panther crossing" would be more appropiate.

I also informed my neighbour, not to take pot shots at  Mstslav( as in Rostropovitch)

my ginger coon as he could easily be mistaken for a fox. explains Eileen

There are no panthers.

Although there are two giant Mine Coons - the biggest domestic cat allowed to be kept in Britain - among owner Eileen Finn's collection of five friendly felines.

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