Lustleigh to Dawlish | Local Events | Energy Saving Devon

Homes taking part

Each home is opened by the people who live there. Times vary, so check before you travel.

Wray Valley

Wray Valley showcases how low-carbon home systems, sustainable land management, and green tourism seamlessly blend. While our high-performance insulation and underfloor heating are hidden, interactive displays show how they work alongside our active PV and solar thermal panels and air-source heat pump. What You Will See & Learn - Sustainability Trail: A self-guided walk through our grounds including 6 acres of County Wildlife Site Woodlands - System Displays: Visual guides for hidden energy-saving tech. - Grid-Connected Power: Smart solar generation, grid feedback, and EV charging. - Sustainable tourism: Low impact award winning hospitality You will gain scaleable insights on combining energy independence with commercial eco-hospitality.

Energy Conservation
Heat Pump
House Battery
Natural / Healthy Materials
Passive Solar Design
Solar Panels
Water Saving
Wildlife Gardening / Food Growing

Saturday: 10:00–16:00
Sunday: 10:00–16:00

Wheelchair accessible via temporary ramp. Dogs welcome on leads. Accessible via Wray Valley Trail

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Coombe Cottage

Booking required

We had an Air Source Heat Pump installed in January 2026 on our 1923 built property. We are now on phase 2, opting to have a garden room built during September to allow 9 solar pv panels on its roof together with an inverter and battery, since 22a is a ground floor flat with no roof. During renovation works the garden was left to fend for itself and rewilded with a big increase in pollinators and insect life.

Heat Pump

Saturday: 10:00–12:00
Sunday: 10:00–12:00

Tours and talks: Q&A

The top of the garden is wheeelchair accessible.

To book: dawlishtransition@gmail.com

The map shows the general area. The exact address is sent when your booking is confirmed.

Upton Pyne 50’s Council house retrofit

Booking required

We turned a dark, coal & gas heated house into spacious bright a 21st century Eco home. To do this we added a rear extension, sky lights, triple glazing, single room MHVR in the kitchen and bathrooms, solar panels, air source heat pump, exterior insulation, underfloor insulation and heating on the ground floor. The whole project had it's difficulties and not all are resolved. We are happy to discuss this.

Energy Conservation
Heat Pump
MVHR - Heat Recovery
Solar Panels
Solid Wall Insulation
Wildlife Gardening / Food Growing

Saturday: 09:30–13:30
Sunday: 09:30–13:30

Tours and talks: We will offer guided tours of our home.

No dogs, 2 steps to front entrance, ground floor accessible toilet. Refreshments (tea + coffee)

To book: willembliss@gmail.com

The map shows the general area. The exact address is sent when your booking is confirmed.

Where the homes are

Location: exact address approximate area — address once booked

Opening weekend: 19–20 September 2026 26–27 September 2026 3–4 October 2026 10–11 October 2026

Compare what you will see

Which features each home can show you. Scroll sideways to see them all.

Which eco features each home has
Home	Solar Panels	House Battery	Heat Pump	Heat Battery	MVHR - Heat Recovery	Passivhaus / EnerPHit	Solid Wall Insulation	Natural / Healthy Materials	Passive Solar Design	Solar Shading & Overheating Protection	Energy Conservation	Water Saving	Wildlife Gardening / Food Growing
Wray Valley	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Coombe Cottage	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Upton Pyne 50’s Council house retrofit	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes

Plan your weekend

When each home is open, so you can work out a route.

When each home is open
Home	Saturday	Sunday
Wray Valley	10:00–16:00	10:00–16:00
Coombe Cottage	By booking	By booking
Upton Pyne 50’s Council house retrofit	By booking	By booking