Self catering accommodation in Cumbria, Leonards Cragg

Self catering accommodation in Cumbria: The barn has been lovingly converted using traditional methods and materials with ecological principles in mind. Stone features and open beamed ceilings combine beautifully with contemporary modern living to give warmth and comfort in the heart of wild and wonderful countryside. Insulated with sheep wool for warmth, a wind turbine provides electricity, and an Eco friendly ‘Pellet Boiler’ provides the heating and hot water. A natural reed bed cleans the waste and provides clean water for the wildlife pond.

Every effort has also been made to protect and enhance the natural surroundings – there are bluebell banks in the spring and wild flower meadows in the summer, with buzzards, swallows, curlew and lapwing commonly overhead, providing all the ingredients of a memorable and idyllic holiday location.

Letting agency: As a letting agency we also have a commitment to the local environment, economy & society, We encourage all holidaymakers to interact with the local community by giving advice to our clients regarding local activities and attractions. We are in the process of updating our website to list activities, attractions & local events to encourage the holiday maker to interact and consequently support local villages and businesses.

We recycle any unused brochures and also offer e-brochures in order to reduce our paper waste. We actively support the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (minimum £2,000 pa) who organise activities including educating local children about the Dales (e.g. walking with wildlife), training local villages in traditional methods (e.g. dry stone walling), and investing in village infrastructure (e.g. restoring village halls). Together we are planting 2,100 trees in an over-farmed area to encourage the reintroduction of local fauna and flora and offset our corporate carbon emissions. We have also been accredited as ‘Investors in People’ for our investment in training of our staff.