Renewable Energy

The whole farm and all of the cottages are powered and heated by our own generated electricity and heat.

Solar PV

In 2011 we took a big step towards reducing our carbon footprint and installed a 250 kilowatt solar array which directly powers the business. Energy is generated by over 1,000 photovoltaic panels and it gives us independence from rising energy costs as well as allowing us to offer greener holidays.

During this project we became members of WREN (Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network) who are a co-operative and whose aims are to establish a low carbon economy within Wadebridge and the surrounding parishes.

The solar panels also power our electric vehicle charging station, which guests are welcome to use free of charge.

Biomass Heating

biomass

Looking after our environment is something that is very important to us, so we’re always on the look out for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. In 2014 we installed a 199 kW ETA boiler, which will supply us with around 260,000 kW hours of heat a year, heating some of our cottages and the swimming pool.

We’ve also laid a pipe close to a further seven cottages so we’ll be able to supply these with heat in the future. The new boiler is a great addition to our solar panels and electric car charging points in providing eco-friendly energy.

We also make sure we apply eco-friendly measures to our farm too. Find out more about our environmental farming.