To guarantee the future of the business we applied for planning permission to build a barn large enough for indoor flying displays and therefore become an all-weather attraction. In our changing climate we feel that this is the only way to go.
At the same time we also applied for permission to build an education centre that could be used for field trips by school, college, university and adult education students.
We further applied for permission to build twenty eight holiday lodges. Twenty would be sold to fund the barn and education centre and the remainder would be let as holiday homes giving us an income to support the bird of prey centre and animal park.
We eventually obtained permission for all three projects and the first lodge has now been built. Our plans for the centre are ambitious but they have been thoroughly thought out so as not to have a negative impact on the countryside or the wildlife. We have consulted with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Natural England, The Environment Agency, Acorn Ecology and South West Water, and we will continue to do so through each stage of the development.
The two and three bedroom lodges are constructed using ecological techniques including a choice of grass, sedum or cedar tile roofs and electricity from photovoltaic panels on the roof. Underfloor heating and hot water is provided using an air source heat pump and the sewage disposal is via a reed bed.
Predicted Energy Assessment - Energy Efficiency Rating A (100) Environmental Impact (CO2) Rating A (102)
Twenty Three Eco Friendly Two and Three Bedroom Holiday Lodges for Sale
The first two bedroom lodge is now complete and available to view. The accommodation is as follows:-
Entrance hall with cloaks cupboard and large airing cupboard.
OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA consisting of fully fitted kitchen with integrated fridge, dishwasher, freezer, washer/dryer, oven and hob with extractor fan. Dining area and lounge area both with french doors leading to the verandah.
BEDROOM 1 with en-suite shower room.
BEDROOM 2
FAMILY BATHROOM with bathroom suite, shower cubicle and heated towel rail.
VERANDA overlooking wildlife area.
OUTSIDE private fenced garden with lawn and parking area.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the lodges please contact Mick, at the centre, for more details or to arrange a viewing
For a slide show of a completed lodge please click here