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ENERGY, WATER & UTILITIES

Villa Swallows Rest runs on eco-friendly systems, including solar power, water filtration, and responsible cooling. Learn how everything works so you can enjoy comfort while helping us protect the bush.

Solar

  • The house is set up with Solar panels and 2 x 10kw batteries.

  • All appliances including fans and air conditioners are connected to the solar system and will work should there be an interruption in the electricity supply.

  • The solar can support responsible use of air conditioners, but we recommend not leaving the air conditioners on full time to avoid potential power outages.

  • The solar system is housed inside a locked storage room in the courtyard, if there is an issue, please contact either Amber or Les.

Irrigation

  • The planters are set up with an automated irrigation system. The sprinklers will go on at 06:00 every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • There are 3 watering holes around the house, 1 next to the berm, 1 opposite the pool pump and 1 in the riverbed below the firepit. Please keep them full of water during your stay. The animals enjoy stopping by for a drink.

Water

The water is safe to drink, however we have installed a filtered water tap next to the main mixer on the island. We use it for cooking, drinking and to fill the ice trays.

Air Conditioners

  • The air conditioners are connected to the solar system and will work should the electricity supply be interrupted.

  • Please do not leave the air conditioners running when you are not in a room or at the house. They draw a lot of energy and will deplete the batteries.

  • We recommend you run the air conditioners before you retire for the night and switch off once you are in bed. With the fans on, the rooms should remain cool for the night. We thank you for responsible use, our country faces a significant energy challenge and we would appreciate you doing your part to minimize energy use where appropriate.

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