Why is this Eco-Accommodation so Unique?

Many places proclaiming to be eco accommodation only one or two enviromental features. We have attempted to encompasses the principles of both environmentally-friendly construction and on-going operation – giving you the broadest experience of eco-living within a short time and the greatestopportunity to learn what you can do on return to your own home.

Part of the process of staying here involves guests interacting with the different systems such as power generation and hot water.  A 22 page Eco Stay Guide Book is provided which describes all the systems and has examples of how you can implement in your own home.

Features include:

  • 100% off the Grid Living: with no connection to the national power grid, all electricity is generated on site by a combination of solar panels and hydro electric water turbine with water from a stream.

  • Biolytix Domestic Worm Farm: all sewage is processed by the action of the worm farm from a standard bathroom with no odour or septic tank requirement. Clarenden boasts the first domestic system in the New Zealand and the only solar-powered system in the world!

  • Traditional house with modern day comforts : All appliances are 240 volt with modern necessities of fridge, lighting and appliances.

  • Power Usage Monitoring: allows you to understand your power usage and requirements, learn the principles of renewable energy and identify modifications you can make to your own home.

  • Wood-Burning Fire: provides hot water and combined with solar hot water system ensures sufficient hot water all year round.

  • Green Building Principles: house orientated to maximise solar gain with locally obtained wool to maximise insulation.

  • Eco-friendly Interior Design: Plant based eco-friendly paints used throughout accommodation

  • Low Energy Principles: low energy LED and Compact-Fluoro lighting throughout.

  • Recycling: Vegetable and suitable food waste either feeds Biolytix Worm Farm or becomes composting. Tins, Glasses, Paper and Cardboard is recycling following programme initiated by Marlborough Green Earth Trust of which Brendan was a joint founder.