Tel. +44 (0)1273 600030 (UK)
This hotel is run with an organic ethos emphasising the importance of a lifestyle that incorporates seasonal, local and community based production with care for the environment and all things within it. The hotel gained much recognition when it became the first restaurant to be awarded Soil Association Certification in 1997 and then the Millennium Marquee Award for environmental excellence in 2000.
These high standards are carried through to the hotel.We are 100% organic and the garden and the kitchen are certified organic. We encourage biodiversity – we have a pond and wild uncultivated part of the garden.
We support the Soil Association and encourage our guests to join. All cleaning and laundering products are eco-friendly. All our soaps and toiletries are organic. We have showers and half flush toilets to reduce water use. We use environmentally friendly paints.
We build using natural materials and techniques. We employ local craftsmen and all local staff. We compost or feed dogs and chickens all our food waste. We source as much local produce as possible. We recycle glass and have facilities for our guests to recycle. We use 100% recycled paper in the office.
We collect rain water for use in the garden. All appliances are turned off when not in use. All linen and bath towels are 100% organic cotton, every complimentary gift is sourced from environmentally aware companies such as Neal's Yard and Duchy Originals and all cleaning and laundering products are eco-friendly. We employ local staff and buy all produce locally where possible. We have a supply base of local organic growers and producers.
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