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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 arrayContinueContinue reading “Farm Goes Off Grid With Sunny Boy Home Manager Battery Station”

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 whereContinueContinue reading “When Host Becomes A Guest If Only For A Little While”

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 isContinueContinue reading “Our Thoughts On Taking Security & Damage Deposits”

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 Honeybourne Pottery is a family business run by potter’s Alan & Annabel Cusack just 15 mins from Oaks Barn Farm. 10 wheel Studio Exclusive hire of the main studioContinueContinue reading “Hen Weekend Throw down”

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.ContinueContinue reading “Tackling Climate Change At The Roots”

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 Remove panel Disconnect both heater andContinueContinue reading “Complete Hot Tub Winter Drain Down”

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. Shepherd’s View What The Forums Say WeContinueContinue reading “True Cost Of Runnig A Hot Tub”

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 thisContinueContinue reading “Growing A Family Farm Stay Business Through A Recession”

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 environmentContinueContinue reading “10 Years On From Our Solar Install”