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Environmental Policy
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Energy Consumption
Heating in the properties is provided by highly energy
efficient "A" rated electric boilers powering the under
floor heating and hot water, fully programmable for
optimal use. Our own property in addition has a highly
efficient clean burning convection stove which is
fuelled by wood reclaimed and stored after the
development of the buildings and also dead wood from
around the farm. All buildings have been insulated to
the highest standard possible without losing their
original character.
All lighting on the site is low energy and we have used
"A" rated electrical appliances wherever possible.
To minimise water usage we have installed water meters,
the latest low flush toilets, showers with water flow
regulators and the laundry appliances and dishwashers
have eco settings. Water butts are installed wherever
possible for watering the gardens.
Conservation
Higher Rosevine Farm consists of 15 acres of mature grazing land almost untouched for 20 years with no unnatural fertilisers on the land. There is a myriad of wildlife: - foxes, badgers, weasels, rabbits. A wealth of bird life, from raptors like kestrels, buzzards and sparrow hawks, to owls, bats and all the expected smaller birds.
The unspoilt nature of the land combined with cattle grazing lends itself to wild flowers with many varieties both in the hedgerows and the pastures along with many insects and butterflies which benefit from this environment. Cleaning materials supplied in the units are wherever possible bio-degradable, we do all the laundry and cleaning ourselves on site for minimum impact on the environment.
Waste
We encourage all waste to be recycled. Easily accessible
recycling bins are provided by the barns. The
compostable waste is composted and used on the farm to
produce vegetables and herbs that are available for
purchase in season.
Our waste water is processed through our own Bio sewage
treatment plant which produces an output suitable to be
released straight into a watercourse.
Suppliers
The local village Portscatho is just a 15 minute walk
away along the coast path and across the beach. Here
there is a well stocked local store, Post Office,
excellent butchers and two pubs and a café to cater for
all your needs. Approximately 5 minutes walk up the road
is a small shop open daily selling fresh fish caught
from their own boat and also locally produced vegetables
and cakes. No need to get into your car with these
facilities available just a pleasant walk away. We
actively encourage guests to use local amenities.
Materials and Building
Higher Rosevine Farm was previously a farm yard with the
3 barns used for animal housing and milking. These were
re-developed by us starting in 2006.
The original building exteriors were retained almost
totally. Where walls had to be re-built the existing
stone was always re-used and any excess was incorporated
into the landscaping along with old slate sills, or
saved for future use. All the buildings required
re-roofing which enabled us to incorporate the highest
specification insulation. The only roof slates present
were used to reroof the laundry room. In our barn all
the 1st floor joists and timber flooring was retained .
All the original stable doors were salvaged and await
re-cycling. Salvaged timber boarding has been used to
make raised beds for vegetable growing and bird boxes
for owls, birds and bats.
All barn doors and windows were made from wood from
sustainable sources and double glazed with Pilkington K
glass for energy efficiency.
All paint materials are water based and low toxicity. |
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