Rooted in nature, shaped by care & created not only as a place to stay but as a place that belongs to the landscape itself.

Once upon a time a girl met a boy and the rest they say is history! With a farm that held many secrets and a HUGE to do list, it was clear early on, that treasures could be found in old farm stores and materials lost to the past. The couple worked very hard to uncover items lost in the dust and set about diversifying the farm. That was twenty years ago. Hello, I’m Sarah and with husband Nick, we are that “girl” and “boy!”

Gosh it’s been a journey, but we’ve sought to diversify and make our farm a very special place to live, work and discover. Covering over 45 acres of beautiful English countryside, the cabin is part of a long term goal to regenerate the farm, doing so hand in hand with nature.

When an old elm tree fell in a storm three years ago, it uncovered an area we knew could be very special. We decided to handcraft an Artisan staycation Cabin, where 95% of the build used recycled and reclaimed materials directly from the farm itself.

We believe in diversifying and moving forward with regenerative agriculture to give our children options for a future that doesn’t have to be defined by traditional farming. Diversifying is exhausting but paramount to aligning our values.

Climate-Positive Living

The Cabin was designed as a “passive house style” which operates with a light footprint and a long-term commitment to Net Zero.

* Built from sustainable materials, local timber and traditional building practices.

* Highly insulated for year-round comfort with minimal energy use

* Energy-efficient appliances and LED lighting throughout

* Solar generation

* Own bore hole for water

* Heated by our own logs for circular forestry.

* A “make, mend, do” philosophy where old treasures from onsite farm stores have been given a new lease of life.

* Dedication to reusing and upcycling the old – paint samples, fabric, building materials, objects.

* A seed library to encourage seed sharing & for guests to be able to take a little part of the farm home with them.

 A Living Commitment

Regeneration is not a finished project. We continually review our impact, listen to guest feedback, and look for new ways to improve — guided by nature, learning and care.

What we intend to improve on:

* We are in the process of exploring on-site EV charging

* Improving the stats for our solar use to 100%

* The garden space – with a view to create an outside private bathing area.

* To develop a community of book lovers within our social media platforms, where books can be discussed, reviewed and shared.

“Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing”

The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett

Generally, as a farm, we are two years into a tree planting project with The Woodland Trust, increasing our woodland by 4 acres, to 20 in total, and have hosted a group of ecologists  from Action for Climate Teignbridge, who along with The Devon Wildlife Trust have awarded us County Wildlife Status in 2026. They have recorded not only an Otter in our pond, but also some rare Lichen!

We’re part of the Sustainable Farm Incentive and amongst several environmental objectives, have recently seeded approximately 11 acres with a multi species herbal ley to increase biodiversity. We tap Birch Sap every spring which is sold at Totnes market to raise funds for a local environmental CIC.

Everything here is guided by one simple idea:

That tourism can support nature, community and climate with every visit.

Sarah – I’m an artist, flower farmer and interior designer working seasonally with the landscape. I provide art / craft workshops onsite from a studio crafted from the farm’s old Granary. With the flower farm at the bottom of the valley, seasonal flowers grow throughout the year whilst the kitchen garden thrives with homegrown produce.

Nick – I’m based between my onsite practice and a wealth of farm jobs! With an endless job list, Sarah and I are doing our best to futureproof the farm with a variety of onsite projects. The Book Nook is one of them and what a project it has been! We’re extremely proud of it. 

Guests can also travel more sustainably with:

* Secure bicycle storage

* Guidance on walking routes, public transport and local taxis

* Opportunities to be involved as we grow a seasonal programme of events.

We measure our carbon impact annually, reducing emissions wherever possible and balancing the remainder through verified nature-based projects (“Faith by Nature”)

Circular by Design

We believe resources should be respected — never wasted.

* Uniquely designed to be a passive house bespoke cabin, created as sustainably as possible.

* Low-flow taps and showers to reduce water use

* Harvested rainwater to support gardens and planting

* Towel and linen reuse help cut unnecessary laundry

* Durable, repairable furnishings replace disposable items

* Single-use plastics are avoided. Toiletries are provided in refillable dispensers, and guest confirmation is digital.

* Recycling is simple and clearly labelled.

* Guests have access to a log store for additional farm logs.

* Food waste is composted — returning nutrients back to the land as we make our own compost tea to improve our soil health.