Category Archives: Green Projects

Tree Planting Application In Fingers X

We have an application in to re plant the hedgerow on the bottom two fields where the Tug of War Rig is Located.Spades Ready? We will hear Early Autumn will post when we need your Help!

Stop Press a group of Black Russians are discovered hiding in the Polly Tunnel

While doing the early morning rounds a party of Black Russians were discovered hiding in the polly tunnel, all members of the party were detained and photographed to reveal their identity. Any one with information on where they came from should comment below in order to prevent this happening again.

Adding value to your Green Holiday

When we started offering guest accommodation from our Farm in Rural Warwickshire, we wanted to ensure that our green values became embedded in all that we did on the farm. We now generate one third of our power consumption through solar, all of our washing is done in house and our food consumption is notContinueContinue reading “Adding value to your Green Holiday”

The Perfect Farm Stay Experience Our Secrets Revealed

The Idea From the outset, we wanted our guests to experience first hand the Farm and its enchanting rural surrounding that we ourselves have fallen in love with. The idea had to come from somewhere, the ideals portrayed in The Darling Buds of May, with Pop and Ma Larkin with their indulgence in simplicity andContinueContinue reading “The Perfect Farm Stay Experience Our Secrets Revealed”

Well Stocked Larder

In these days of consumerism it is hard to reflect on what hunger really means and to go without is a term that many of us today can relate only to having to wait a little longer. There is however something reassuring about having a full larder, something quantifiable, reliable, a backup plan if thingsContinueContinue reading “Well Stocked Larder”

A Day on the Farm

Just another day on the farm, after an extraordinary week, while most people are enjoying the sunshine we are living it. Thursday morning started at 7:30 checking sheep for maggots, as its that time of year where lambs and ewes through a combination of hot weather and good grass – flies attack with gusto. B&QContinueContinue reading “A Day on the Farm”

Hot stuff at Oaks Barn Farm

Due to the popularity of our outdoor fire, this latest addition to the coach house provides both a heat source and outdoor cooking experience follow the progress through to its install, the first test fed our recent shooting party on its maiden lighting

Green Guests Wanted 2013

As part of our continued commitment reducing the carbon footprint on our farm check our some of the changes, each taking one step further to a Greener Holiday Experience click on this link: Oaks Barn Farm Green Guest Guide