Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2008 | Page 105

FOOD & DRINK life Award winning barn conversion Champagne was drunk and local island canapés enjoyed by over 150 people at the launch of the five new barn conversions at Niton Manor Farm, Niton on Thursday. Niton Barns were also hugely proud to announce their GOLD Green Island Award (www.greenislandtourism.org), confirming their commitment to both their local environment and their future one. Louise Hart (Billings Group), said "we are overjoyed that the barns we have developed with a contemporary feel, also fulfil such prestigious Award Winning Criteria. We are proud to say we have successfully restored historical buildings with up to date green innovations such as air source heat pumps. It's also great that we can actively promote local food to our customers and receive 'green points' for doing so...ideal for us as farmers! The feedback on Thursday was superb and bookings are flooding in already, despite the development only being completed this week!" One of the Green Initiatives undertaken by the company include a 5% discount for any customers whom don't bring a car on their holiday. Niton Manor Farm is farmed by RJ & DE Billings, who are also property developers and head up a number of high quality local developments here on the Island. Niton Barns is managed by Neil Simmons who can be contacted on 0782 4416197 or [email protected] More information is also available on: www.nitonbarns.co.uk Louise Hart - 07872 835353 [email protected] www.wightfrog.com/islandlife 105