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Established in 2006 Wayne & Sue write of their experience of living and working on their Family Farm Stay based in Rural Worcestershire. Sustainable Tourisim lies at the heart of everything we do on the farm from generation of our own power, rainwater harvesting, and or course rearing our own livestock and growing our own fruit and Vegetables.
Farmer deploys hidden feature on Fire Angel Technology
Some 12 months ago across our farm stay accommodation we installed Fire Angel integrated smoke and heat alarms together with co2 monitors to our biomass plant room. So impressed with the system and its mobile alerts and system testing, we added it to the 2 barns giving whole site protection. It’s lambing time on the…
Oaks Barn Farm Host Crufts 2024 Winners
This weekend we once again hosted Francis McMillan, Louise Anderson, Karan Peel and Victoria Korotkich, who with a little help from their Dachshunds, went on to win 3 Firsts, 2 Seconds, Best Bitch and Best Puppy. Congratulations on an amazing achievement. For more information on booking a farm stay with us please visit:
Travel adds new colour to your pallet
Dropped in to here for a pint ended up having 3, great live music traditional Irish Bar Bar Rosie O’Grady’s came away with 2 great new songs Every night about this time I can’t remember if I said goodbye This is the bar not to be missed during your visit to Fuertuventura https://maps.app.goo.gl/rU3VPrKDjtKYzTXC7?g_st=ic
Making Your Money Go Further This Christmas
Is your current account working for you? A Kroo account will pay you 4.35% on positive balances. Kroo is better with friends. Join using my link, and we’ll both get £5 when you open a current account and make your first transaction. Kroo will also plant 2 trees on your behalf when you join. Tap…
Making the most out of every day Banking
With interest rates projected to stay high for at least five years, now is the time to ensure your bank account works for you. Many banks are offering higher rates of interest, often these limit how much can be paid in each month. ISA’s offer good rates but also tie up your cash so a…
How 2050 Could Look If We Fail At Climate Change
Take a look at these world wide Cities under water: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/a-look-at-earth-in–if-climate-change-isnt-stopped/ss-AA1fIdlB?ocid=sapphireappshare Maybe then we will come up with a better solution to discharging sewage into the sea. Fresh water will clearly be an issue. Farm land and farmers will be recognised as critical infrastructure. If over population and immigration is a problem now, how will…
Worcestershire Sauce Back Story
The world-famous Worcestershire sauce owes a great deal to a product that comes a very, very long way from Worcestershire itself, as Martin Fone discovers. Read the full story here: https://flip.it/CaWuBKhttps://flip.it/CaWuBK For more information on staying locally visit
Climate Change – Creating A Legacy Within Our Grasp
As a small business, we are confident in doing our bit towards slowing down climate change, This is not just about being green, most of what we have done makes good business sense too. Starting our business in 2006 we converted part of our farmhouse into guest accommodation to encourage more people to experience our…
Family Farm Stay Leading The Way to a Greener Future
Nestled in the heart of rural Worcestershire, Oaks Barn Farm delivers not only a quality farm stay experience but also outstanding green credentials. Working alongside Climate Essentials, we have been able to benchmark our business achievements against our business inputs and related emissions with an impressive set of data. As we advance 2023 will provide…
Visit Worcestershire
Great Places To Visit Great places to stay Oaks Barn Farm comprises 3 self contained properties each with private garden area, can be booked individually or exclusively to accommodate up to 20 persons. Find out more about a Worcestershire Farm Stay through the button below: The Granary The Coach House Shepherd’s View Experience Great Times
Farm Invests in Fire Angel Technology Next Generation Heat, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Protection
Placing Guest Fire Safety At The Core Of Our Business We have always had smoke and heat alarms in our properties, but ahead of the new legislation for Self Catering Properties, we have made the shift to connected smoke and heat alarms to all bedroom areas. Each property now has a connected wireless gateway, all…
Why Sustainability Is Key In Building A Successful Travel Destination
The world is changing, rising fuel and energy costs are driving businesses to base decisions on green energy solutions, this is further driven by customer expectations requiring their host to visibly invest in green energy solutions and be innovative in reducing plastic and food waste. Personally, I don’t believe that reducing flights and only taking…
Our Supplier SDL Pellets Ltd Achieves Grown In Britain Certification
Based locally in Chipping Campden SDL Manufacture wood pellets for our biomass district heating system. Many pellets before the invasion of Ukraine Entered the UK from Russia, these were marketed as EU Sourced as they came in via Europe. Transportation costs to the environment far outweighed the green credentials of what should be a carbon…
Make The Most Of Our Rural Landscape This Summer
Visit Worcestershire Set amidst the backdrop of Rural Worcestershire, Oaks Barn Farm can provide your rural escape, whether a family of 6 or a party of 20 we can accommodate you in one of our three self-contained properties, whether booked individually or collectively Oaks Barn Farm can offer that escape to the countryside whilst still…
Farm Goes Off Grid With Sunny Boy Home Manager Battery Station
Yesterday our 10kw Battery, inverter and Sunny Boy Home Manager were commissioned, we installed the home manager back in November 2019 but the savings were not achievable due to the cost of the batteries, however with the energy crisis, and volatile market, this situation caused us to look again. We have an 8.16kw solar array…
When Host Becomes A Guest If Only For A Little While
Travel A Great Observation Opportunity Once again in Egypt, this time at The Barron Palace Hurghada, amidst the opulent surroundings this 5 Star resort will leave you wanting for nothing. Staff are attentive and really stop at nothing to ensure your time at the resort is one leaving you yearning to repeat. No matter where…
Celebrating English Tourism Week 2023
Oaks Barn Farm is delighted to have been invited, to promote this year’s English Tourism Week with just 10 days to go here are some of our features: #EnglishTourismWeek23 #oaksbarnfarm #visitworcestershire
Our Thoughts On Taking Security & Damage Deposits
There are a number of theories about taking guest deposits, some think it will deter guests from booking, and others believe the process is cumbersome requiring more effort than they are worth. Now in our 17th year, we have always taken a deposit over and above the fee for the property rental, the deposit is…
Hen Weekend Throw down
Inspired by The Great British Throw down? We’ve teamed up with Honeybourne Pottery to provide you with a creative experience and a lasting memory. Honeybourne Pottery is a family business run by potter’s Alan & Annabel Cusack just 15 mins from Oaks Barn Farm. Exclusive hire of the main studio space is given to groups…
Tackling Climate Change At The Roots
Since working with Worcestershire County Council and Climate Essentials our farm stay business has been able to focus on the little things that make a big difference to our environment. Our power consumption was typically 19241KW per annum in 2022 we managed to cut this by 65% taking our consumption down to 12603KW per annum.…
Complete Hot Tub Winter Drain Down
During winter months between bookings we perform a complete drain down to avoid frost damage. It is important to vac out all water then open both pump and heater units to expel remaining water. Safety Consult your supplier first Ensure power is off Vac out jets with wet vac Disconnect both heater and pump, allowing…
True Cost Of Runnig A Hot Tub
Like many businesses, we monitor our costs to price our accommodation accurately ensuring that all aspects of the business cover costs and deliver an operating profit. After the installation of smart meters and individual property metering, we are better equipped than ever before at costing out our provision. What The Forums Say We follow a…
Growing A Family Farm Stay Business Through A Recession
While the world is still smarting from the impact of the pandemic, and our global borrowing has pushed inflation beyond 10%, while banks step in using the base rate to restrict growth yet further, it is hard to envision that a company can still achieve growth in the path of such adversity. Growth Income this…
10 Years On From Our Solar Install
Just 10 years ago we made a commitment to invest in solar energy production at Oaks Barn Farm, at the time it was a risk and payback was estimated at year 15. No one could have foreseen the current situation with electricity prices, however taking the decision to do the right thing for the environment…
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