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When guests choose to stay at the Barn<\/a> they discover a property\u00a0that has been converted from a former, ancient agricultural\u00a0building to a modern residential dwelling completed to a high\u00a0environmental\u00a0standard. And that high standard pertains not just to the fabric of the\u00a0building, as we aim to make every guest\u2019s B&B experience as\u00a0ecologically sensitive and complete as they can.<\/p>\n

Acquired in 2014 the Barn was a derelict ruin sitting unloved in\u00a0neglected pasture and overgrown woodland. It took us just\u00a0under three years to wrestle suitable revised planning permission, assemble a\u00a0team of craftsmen and skilled trades and then carry out the complex,\u00a0demanding restoration,\u00a0and conversion process.<\/p>\n

The Barn that emerged from this intensive project in 2017 is strong,\u00a0modern, comfortable and stylish. Its construction has addressed key\u00a0sustainability considerations at every step in its use of materials and in its\u00a0restoration process. It is a thermally efficient structure; is as airtight as an\u00a0old Barn could\u00a0be, is economical in its use of energy; and is remarkably open,\u00a0light and warm inside with an unmistakably welcoming and benign aura.<\/p>\n

The Barn\u2019s strength lies in the structural, insulated shell that envelops\u00a0the beautifully restored elm and oak frame, visible and tangible in its\u00a0entirety throughout the structure. The modernity lies in clever yet sympathetic\u00a0blending of glass, steel, wood, brick, and stone to create a building that is\u00a0comfortable and stylish while still acknowledging its history and primary\u00a0industry roots.<\/p>\n

The authenticity of the Barn\u2019s sustainable construction and of the\u00a0materials used is unquestionable. It includes: natural insulation throughout\u00a0the building and its shell \u2013 with not a trace of polyisocyanurate (insulation) anywhere;\u00a0a breathable limestone floor set on a bed of twenty four cubic metres of\u00a0limecrete \u2013 eliminating completely the use of concrete in the process; an air\u00a0source heat pump-powered underfloor heating system to maintain a year-round\u00a0comfortable habitat; a mechanically ventilated heat recovery system to make the\u00a0most of the relatively airtight interior; and, the exclusive use\u00a0of low energy\u00a0LED lighting to reveal skilfully every detail of the Barn.<\/p>\n

This commitment to environmental sensitivity extends to the land surrounding\u00a0the Barn, too. In the three acres of now reclaimed grounds that surround the\u00a0Barn we have so far planted twenty mature young trees to complement\u00a0the established oak-dominated woodland that sits to the\u00a0west and south of the\u00a0Barn, as well as one hundred metres of hedgerow made up of mixed native\u00a0varieties. An acre of recently sown wildflower meadow has already shown of its\u00a0best in its first two seasons \u2013 with poppies, ox-eye daisies, cornflowers, and\u00a0corn marigolds prolific among the many\u00a0varieties in bloom.<\/p>\n

When it comes to guest accommodation the building and its parkland are\u00a0only part of the sustainability story. \u00a0We have also set about ensuring\u00a0that our guests\u2019 experience in staying at the Barn matches their construction\u00a0of an environmentally sound building. Most guests will remain\u00a0unaware that: the\u00a0electricity they use comes from purely renewable generation sources; the\u00a0ambient living environment is balanced by an energy-efficient mechanically\u00a0ventilated heat recovery system and an invisible heat pump-powered underfloor\u00a0heating system; the instant hot water they enjoy\u00a0in their bathrooms comes\u00a0courtesy of an energy-sparing secondary circulation system; and, the\u00a0cleanliness of their rooms, linen and towels depends wholly on the application\u00a0of ecologically sound cleaning and laundry materials. At least in wandering\u00a0through the parkland the signs of this\u00a0commitment to sustainability are more readily\u00a0visible and tangible to the Barn\u2019s guests.<\/p>\n

Where possible and practical, the provision of breakfast foodstuff sources\u00a0regional produce to minimise food miles. Of all the sustainability-supportive\u00a0activities this remains the biggest challenge. It is a work-in-progress that\u00a0we constantly address while catering to the dietary expectations\u00a0and\u00a0requirements of their many guests.<\/p>\n

Many people ask us why we took on this onerous challenge. We wanted another adventure in our lives. We surely found one. Our journey continues.<\/p>\n

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