Our Environmental Policy

We use energy efficient bulbs wherever practical
Wherever possible, we have ‘A’ rated appliances to reduce energy consumption
All baths are fitted with over-bath showers as a water saving alternative
Windows are double glazed and draught free
Wherever possible, we use local suppliers
We provide guests with information on cycle hire, local transport, and a place where they can lock bicycles up safely
We provide information on local walks. We promote the guided walks led by our local Ranger, which encourage responsible hiking, a greater awareness of the problems associated with path erosion and a caring attitude towards the countryside through an enhanced knowledge of its history and wildlife.
We offer to collect those guests who choose to arrive by train and return them to the station.
We operate a no smoking policy in all buildings
All heating is thermostatically controlled
Native trees have been planted to encourage wildlife
The business is promoted mainly by website and email rather than paper products.
Envelopes and scrap paper are re-used .
Our laundry is air dried outside whenever possible, saving energy and benefiting from the natural bleaching power of the sun
Green kitchen and garden waste is composted and used on the garden
We have free range hens and grow organic fruit and vegetables, which are for sale to our guests when available
Used printer cartridges are re-cycled.

What you can do

Use our recycling facilities by the barn: Reduce, Re-use and Recycle
Help reduce energy consumption by switching off lights when the room is empty, closing your curtains in winter to keep heat in the room, and turn down the thermostatic control on the radiator to a comfortable level.
Think about water consumption when taking a shower, and don’t wash your hands or clean your teeth under a running tap – put the plug in instead! Let us know if you notice any leaking or dripping taps – they lose a lot more than you think!
Only turn heating up higher if necessary
Use the septic tanks responsibly by using the bins provided for anything other than natural waste and toilet paper. Avoid use of chemicals, which kill the natural cleaning cycle
Buy products with less packaging
Respect the Country Code, and dispose of litter carefully. Litter can be very harmful to wildlife.
Use our recycling facilities – for bottles, paper, cans and plastic.
Buy local food and services whilst you are here. This supports the local community that you have come to visit and reduces food miles
Use public transport. Go by bus or enjoy the wide range of beautiful walks right on your doorstep.
Bring your bikes – they can be kept safely outside or locked in the shed, as required. Or hire bikes locally – details available on the website and in the welcome folder