Green Projects
Helen Hunt
Bird, plant and wildlife surveys

As part of our sustainable land management practices, we conduct baseline surveys and carefully monitor improvements in soil health, plant life, and wildlife diversity. Surveys across grasslands, woodlands, water bodies, and arable land are now well underway, helping us build a valuable dataset for the future.

A recent bird survey, carried out on the 5th and 6th of March, yielded encouraging results. A diverse selection of waterfowl was recorded, including teal, gadwall, mallard, snipe, moorhen, and little grebe. In the woodlands, red kites were observed nesting, while fieldfare and redwing thrushes—winter visitors to the UK—were noted both in the woods and on some grasslands. These birds were busily feeding, storing energy for their migration back to mainland Europe.

Bird, plant and wildlife surveys
News
Helen Hunt
Beecham Farmhouse is selected as an Airbnb Luxe ...

Airbnb Luxe is the luxury tier of Airbnb and is a curated selection of the world's most extraordinary properties that go beyond standard holiday rentals. They are thoroughly vetted luxury rentals with 5-star-everything. To achieve Airbnb Luxe status, the property must go through a detailed inspection process by a 3rd party evaluator who are looking for a cohesive, elevated design throughout the entire home, comfortable, inviting interior and exterior spaces and luxury amenities and an overall environment that are in pristine condition.

We are delighted with this accolade, which comes just over a year after we launched Stay at Alscot as a brand new business. There are two extraordinary properties within the Stay ay Alscot portfolio, Beecham Farmhouse and Locke’s Cottage.

For further details visit https://www.alscot.co.uk/stay

Beecham Farmhouse is selected as an Airbnb Luxe property.  
News, Green Projects
Helen Hunt
‘Counting on Net Gain’, September edition of ...

Earlier this year we were asked to contribute to The September edition of environmental SCIENTIST – the journal of the #InstitutionofEnvironmentalSciences(IES) – examines the evolving concept of ‘net gain’ in environmental policy frameworks, from both a UK and global perspective.

‘Counting on Net Gain’, September edition of environmental SCIENTIST
Green Projects
Helen Hunt
The Estate Introduces Regenerative Farming

For the first time in a generation, Alscot Estate has the opportunity to consider its long term land use strategy. This comes at a time where the agricultural transition in England, alongside a broader political agenda of tackling environmental crises, means that rural land management is now focused not only on quality food production, but also on environmental provision and social value.

As a result, Alscot’s ambition is to farm in a regenerative manner and from September 2024, we began farming regeneratively on “home farm” land.

The Estate Introduces Regenerative Farming
Education, Green Projects, News
Helen Hunt
Biodiversity Education Day

The year 6 students from The Croft Preparatory School ventured to the Estate again this week to take part in nature studies on the biodiversity land at Alscot. The children took part in orienteering, identifying native tree species, an invertebrates study and a wildlife and plant ID walk. We hope the activity day inspired the children to become a positive voice for nature in future, and based on their enthusiasm, even on a damp day, we have no doubt that they will.

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Biodiversity Education Day

News

Celebrating Success at the West Midlands Tourism Awards!

Celebrating Success at the West Midlands Tourism Awards!

It’s been a fittingly exciting English Tourism Week at Alscot.

On Tuesday 18th March, we had the privilege of attending the West Midlands Tourism Awards at Edgbaston Stadium, proudly representing Stay at Alscot in the Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year category. These prestigious awards, run in association with Visit England and the Awards for Excellence, recognise businesses that meet high industry standards across all areas, including, product development, marketing, sustainability, systems, and more—culminating in an in-person assessment by an expert panel.

Beecham Farmhouse is selected as an Airbnb Luxe property.  

Beecham Farmhouse is selected as an Airbnb Luxe property.  

Airbnb Luxe is the luxury tier of Airbnb and is a curated selection of the world's most extraordinary properties that go beyond standard holiday rentals. They are thoroughly vetted luxury rentals with 5-star-everything. To achieve Airbnb Luxe status, the property must go through a detailed inspection process by a 3rd party evaluator who are looking for a cohesive, elevated design throughout the entire home, comfortable, inviting interior and exterior spaces and luxury amenities and an overall environment that are in pristine condition.

We are delighted with this accolade, which comes just over a year after we launched Stay at Alscot as a brand new business. There are two extraordinary properties within the Stay ay Alscot portfolio, Beecham Farmhouse and Locke’s Cottage.

For further details visit https://www.alscot.co.uk/stay

Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas!

Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas!

The Alscot team would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and are happy to share the seasonal cheer!

It’s been another busy and productive year on the Estate, and to help us embrace 2025 in a similar manner, we are very much looking forward to the festive break and recharging those enthusiastic smiles.

The office re-opens on Thursday 2nd January!

May we take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Coming just a little after our first anniversary — what a gift!

We are thrilled to be named as a finalist for the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year category in the 2025 West Midlands Tourism Awards

Stay at Alscot offers two excellent holiday homes exquisitely designed and maintained to the highest standard, offering the perfect combination of historic charm and modern elegance. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, you will enjoy stunning views and a sense of peace and tranquillity. Whether you are looking for a romantic break, a family holiday or a solo retreat or with friends, Alscot's holiday homes provide the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The awards celebrate the success and accomplishments of tourism business across the West Midlands region. It’s so exciting to have our properties recognised by professionals in an industry award that is held in partnership with VisitEngland

Art at Alscot

Art at Alscot

Wow what a fabulous few days we had between 27th-30th June, with the garden brimming with pieces of beauty and an abundance of visitors! The weather, support and exhibitors couldn’t have been better for the second Art at Alscot.

With huge thanks to Sarah Methuen Art who wonderfully organised the four day event for Warwickshire Open Studios, and we would like to thank all exhibitors and everyone that attended Alscot Park (venue 68), who made the event a great success..

Stratford Business Growth Event

Stratford Business Growth Event

On Thursday 27th June we set out to deliver a successful business networking event to achieve the primary goal of fostering connections among local people in business.

Hosted by Alscot and carefully arranged together with Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Huband Warwickshire Growth Hub, the event offered a platform for those attending to seek advice, network and make connections in the beautiful surroundings of Alscot Park.

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Alscot Screen Exciting New British Documentary Six Inches of Soil

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Alscot Screen Exciting New British Documentary Six Inches of Soil

On Thursday 6th June Alscot Estate invited guests to a private screening of the documentary film, Six Inches of Soil. The film tells the inspiring story of three young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities. The screening took place at Everyman, Stratford upon Avon and included a drinks reception, introduction to the film by Colin Ramsay, Film Director, and a Q&A session. The panel included, Colin Ramsay, Emma Holman-West, Estate Owner, Paddy Hoare and Tom Gurney, Perdix Partnership and Simon Cutter, Farmer and Founder of Model Farm Society. Simon began rearing organic livestock and organic produce long before the ‘Organic bandwagon’ started to roll in the wake of the BSE crisis in the early 1990’s. Featuring on BBC Country file, Simon has been a pioneer in pasture fed, organic and free-range livestock with a passion for nature and natural food produce.

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Alscot Friendly Cricket Match

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Alscot Friendly Cricket Match

Cricket was the winner when an Alscot team, captained by Andrew Holman-West, and made up of Alscot associates, played a friendly match against Warwick Cricket Club, the new and very welcome guests at Alscot Park cricket pavilion.

The Warwick team, captained by Mike Hope, batted first & scored 168 in their overs. Batsman were encouraged to "retire" after scoring some 25-30 runs.