Jamie’s Farm

Project Outline:
Jamie’s Farm is a charitable organisation with six farms across the UK. They create a nurturing environment where children participate in hands-on activities under staff guidance, free from electronic distractions, promoting respect and tangible outcomes.

To enhance the charity’s financial sustainability, trustees have built two cabins on the Monmouthshire farm for Airbnb rentals.

Roderick James from Rodrick James Architects and wife Amanda Markham, an interior designer, graciously offered their expertise for the cabin designs. Westwind Oak Buildings managed the construction.

Product Details:
CosyWool Insulated panels created by WestWind Oak Thermofloc VCS on inside Thermafleece Breather Membrane wrapping.

King Offa’s Cabin and Queen Cynethryth’s Cabin.
The cabins have been designed by architect and long-standing trustee, Roderick James. These beautiful new assets will provide a sustainable income stream, reducing the reliance on fundraising and building long-term resilience. The income generated from this accommodation will ensure this beautiful farm runs in surplus as opposed to an operating deficit, a significant step for the charity in guaranteeing our financial sustainability.

Comments from Dan Price (Lead Carpenter) and Jim Townhill, WestWind Oak
‘We found using Thermafleece CosyWool a pleasure. Previous projects with insulated panels have been itchy and unpleasant, whereas this time it was down with ease, even on the occasional sunny day when the fibres are prone to sticking to sweat. We were able to tear the insulation easily and accurately to get a nice snug fit, using mineral wool or fiberglass we would have had to use a knife and straight edge to prevent hazardous fibres filling the air in the workshop. This also allowed us to insulate the panels whilst other members of the team worked in the same space.’

Both cabins are now complete and available to book, for further details visit: https://jamiesfarm.org.uk/stay-on-our-farms/ On Instagram @thefarmerscabins