Why you won't find a firepit by your tent at Home Farm Glamping

We wanted to share with you the difficult decision we've made to remove the individual firepits from each of our tents this season. It's a decision that aligns with our commitment to preserving and protecting the environment, and wanted to offer a detailed explanation of why.

At Home Farm, we are working closely with the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust on an ambitious environment management plan to improve biodiversity on the wider Estate. In the past few years we have planted nearly 2000 trees, re-established hedgerows, dug six ghost ponds, removed non-native species from our woodlands and are currently working on improving the ecology of our lake. Beyond this, at the glamping site we have heavily invested in increasing our mains power supply so that we no longer need to rely on a generator, as well as a host of more sustainable practices to ensure our impact is as low as possible.

For us, having up to 12 firepits burning every night for 6 months of the year didn't sit right with our sustainability commitments, when we already have 12 BBQs burning and a communal firepit. We understand that for some of our guests, the firepit experience is the biggest draw to glamping and while we would hate to upset or disappoint our guests, we feel strongly that we can better protect the beauty of the greenbelt and create unforgettable memories in harmony with nature this way.

But don't worry! We've still got our communal, festoon-lined firepit, where guests can come together, share stories, and toast marshmallows. Last summer when the local open fire ban came into play during the heatwave, we only received positive feedback from our guests about only using the communal firepit and hope this adjustment to our onsite experience will be welcomed by our guests.

Thank you for joining us on our sustainability journey! Let's make a positive difference, one glamp at a time!