3–4 October 2026
Plan a route around 2 homes (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Each home is opened by the people who live there. Times vary, so check before you travel.
We have solar panels, batteries, water heating, EV charging and a Heat Pump. WE came away from gas and added everything piece by piece.
we have a step into and out of the house - parking in front by green space, no dogs (we have a paranoid cat) can offer water/tea/coffee
We wanted to make our 1930s bungalow as energy efficient as possible whilst retaining the character of the property. The project has included ASHP, MVHR, triple glazing and external insulation with a timber frame kitchen extension. We are also updating the property to make it a comfortable home. It remains a work in progress with ongoing DIY labour of love to insulate and decorate.
Tours and talks: Happy for people to drop in or to host a couple of small group sessions for people to see what we have done. We are not experts just homeowners trying to do what we can. Happy to share tips and details of experts, builders and installers to others interested in similar projects. Please advise how we arrange these?
No dogs, parking on the road nearby. Happy to do tea and coffee
Booking required
We extended and retrofitted our 1960's semi detached house with an ASHP, solar PV, house batteries, insulation, double glazing and a small light well. We also have an EV plus a charging point and recently fitted a microplastic filter to our washing machine. We don’t use pesticides or herbicides and have a wildlife friendly garden, water butts, wormery & compost bin.
Tours and talks: Happy to provide a guided tour and answer questions about our on going project to make our home more sustainable.
Please note we have a dog who is very friendly to people but not always keen on other dogs.
To book: 07858450050
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Booking required
DIY old barn conversion with several renewable and energy saving initiatives, low-impact land management (15 Ha)
Tours and talks: Tailored tours; fixed starting times Fri-Sun; registration necessary to fix time and get directions
You'll need a map for directions; farmland, unsuitable for wheelchairs; building on multiple levels.
To book: fuadaltawil1@gmail.com
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Booking required
We have a small orchard where we produce apple juice and cider and also grow a range of fruit and vegetables using no inputs from outside the farm. We have an off grid solar pv system very much on a DIY basis and have battery storage and are in the process of constructing a new battery from pouch cells. The solar setup is pricipally used for charging two EV's. We also have had a grid tied PV system since 2011.
Tours and talks: Q&A and a visit to our growing areas.
Wheelchair access to orchard probably a bit difficult
To book: iancshields@gmail.com
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Booking required
All electric energy efficient Oak Framed house built in 2011 , with air to water heat pump, underfloor heating, solar thermal hot water, PV solar panels and battery. Constructed with heat retaining floor, SIPS panel walls and triple glazing. I have written a set of computer applications which measure aspects of the house's performance and schedule loads (heat pump, EV charging, etc) to minimise import and export of electricity.
To book: jules@oakhousedaracombe.co.uk
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Booking required
Newly built highly insulated eco house (A+ energy rating) with solar panels, home battery, air source heat pump and underfloor heating. Also electric car in garage...
Tours and talks: Happy to give guided tours to explain the project build process and all the systems. Also why this is important (I have spent twenty years helping people engage with the climate crisis).
Wheelchair accessible, well behaved dogs welcome.
To book: carbonant@gmail.com
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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
Which features each home can show you. Scroll sideways to see them all.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrofit at Barrett House | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Treneath, Ogwell retrofit | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| 3 Beechwood Road | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and ecology at Deer Park Farm | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hensford Farm | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Oak House, Daracombe Park | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Longhouse, Teignmouth | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
When each home is open, so you can work out a route.
| Home | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retrofit at Barrett House | |||
| Treneath, Ogwell retrofit | Not open | ||
| 3 Beechwood Road | By booking | By booking | By booking |
| Energy and ecology at Deer Park Farm | By booking | By booking | By booking |
| Hensford Farm | By booking | By booking | By booking |
| Oak House, Daracombe Park | By booking | By booking | By booking |
| The Longhouse, Teignmouth | By booking | By booking | By booking |
