The ECO House - Friday 4 May 2007

The WI's visit to Lydia Somerville's eco-house proved a fascinating experience. The house is entirely wood built, triple glazed and insulted with wool. A rayburn heater and a small woodburner are the sole source of heating and at present an underground water tank is being put in to make them self sufficient in all but drinking water. The compost loo proved to be a great attraction to all the visitors. Lydia is in the process of planting an orchard and hopes to introduce various animals to make themselves even more self sufficient. There is an open day on Saturday 23rd June.