What makes the Eco Barn Eco?
Sustainable Accommodation in Pembrokeshire
When you stay at the Eco Barn, you’re not just booking a place to sleep; you’re choosing a way to experience Pembrokeshire that treads lightly on the land around you.
At Preseli Venture, sustainability isn’t an add-on. It’s the starting point. The Eco Barn was designed to prove that comfortable, high-quality eco accommodation in Pembrokeshire can exist in harmony with nature, right here in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
A genuinely low-carbon stay
We don’t just say we’re eco, we measure it.
Using the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas Protocol, we calculate the Eco Barn’s carbon footprint every year. In 2025, the results showed:
- 2.0 tonnes CO₂e (location-based)
- 1.1 tonnes CO₂e (market-based)
That second number is the most meaningful, and it’s impressively low for UK holiday accommodation.
Powered by renewable energy
The Eco Barn runs on clean, low-carbon energy systems designed to minimise impact without compromising comfort:
- Solar panels generating electricity on site
- An air source heat pump providing efficient, fossil-fuel-free heating
- A renewable electricity tariff supplying green energy
The result?
Zero direct fossil fuel emissions on site.
So when you turn on the heating, take a hot shower, or charge your phone, you’re doing it with minimal environmental impact.
This makes your stay at the Eco Barn a climate-conscious choice from arrival to departure.
Understanding our carbon footprint
You might notice we report two carbon figures — here’s why it matters:
- Location-based emissions reflect the average UK electricity grid
- Market-based emissions reflect the actual renewable electricity we purchase
Because the Eco Barn uses a green energy tariff, the market-based figure (1.1 tonnes CO₂e) is the most accurate reflection of your stay.
Encouraging low-impact holidays in Pembrokeshire
Travel often makes up the biggest part of a holiday’s carbon footprint. That’s why we encourage guests to:
- Arrive by public transport where possible
- Choose low-carbon travel options
- Explore the landscape slowly — on foot, by bike, or with local guides
- Support local businesses and outdoor experiences
We also offer an easy way to book nearby adventures and activities, helping you connect more deeply with the area while supporting the local community.
Our journey to Net Zero
The Eco Barn is part of a bigger mission.
Preseli Venture is committed to reaching Net Zero well before the UK’s 2050 target, and we track and share our progress through annual carbon reporting.
We’re also proud to have signed the Welsh Government’s Green Growth Pledge — a commitment to renewable energy, efficient systems, and responsible tourism.
Stay lightly, experience deeply
For us, sustainability isn’t about compromise — it’s about connection.
It’s about waking up somewhere powered by clean energy, surrounded by protected landscapes, and knowing your stay supports their future.
And it’s about being part of a way of travelling that gives back as much as it takes.
