Discover the Secrets of Award-Winning Sustainable Farming at The Dandelion Hideaway Glamping Site!

Dandy Glamping • April 12, 2024

Beyond Glamping: Dandelion Hideaway's Commitment to Sustainable Farming 

The Olivers have been farming for four generations, although a lot has changed in that time. They have gone from using the horse and plough to tractors that can drive themselves. The technologies available are so advanced, with soil testing, satellite imagery and lots lots more. However, the principles of good farming haven’t changed hugely. Will, along with his family is utilising these principles and from that is winning multiple farming awards and speaking at several events.

At The Dandelion Hideaway, you can stay in beautiful rural surrounds within the land that Will and his Family Farm. Crops for 2024, include Winter Wheat,which goes for bread making, along with Maize which is used on local farms and local feed mills. We also have some grassland, for our animals and for our glampers. New this year, we are going to be planting Sunflowers, so our glampers can pick their own and also to help feed who we share the farm with, bees, birds and other wildlife. This all allows our guests to be able to immerse themselves in natures beauty. 

We try to be as environmentally friendly as we can at The Dandelion Hideaway, whether it be having our own Bee hives on the farm, providing Owl houses or how we are trying our best to preserve natural habitats. We do not use insecticides on our farm, and haven’t done for many years. We are constantly monitoring the health of our soils, with regular soil sampling, making a better ecosystem for all. 

 

Join us at The Dandelion Hideaway and experience the harmony of sustainable farming and extreme luxury glamping within the stunning Leicestershire countryside. 

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