Loch Lomond bed & breakfast accommodation, Scotland
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
We have an energy efficient house with the Loch Lomond bed & breakfast accommodation designed to very high standard. We have solar heating panels installed which help reduce water heating costs. We recycle all glass, paper, metal, plastic, batteries, printer cartridges and encourage guests to recycle their waste too. We compost of all household and garden waste. We use low environmental impact cleaners.
Our garden planting scheme includes native species and management policies to improve wildlife habitat and food sources. We have new bird feeders installed and have introduced nesting boxes and second compost bin. We have showers and half flush toilets to reduce water use at our Helensburgh bed & breakfast accommodation. We have a laundry scheme where we only change towels and sheets after a few days or when guests request them.
We support the Helensburgh Tree Conservation Trust by donating money every year and by telling our guests about them. We also help with tree maintenance and plantings in the town. We encourage our guests to visit local attractions and eat in local restaurants. We also encourage our guests to use public transport to/from our Helensburgh bed & breakfast accommodation and local walking routes.
Community
At our Loch Lomond bed & breakfast accommodation we use recycled stationary and buy goods from local Co-operative supermarket and smaller retailers in town. We use local services such as builders merchants and electricians for the maintenance of the property. Most work is done by ourselves. We are active in the Love Loch Lomond tourist organisation and also the Helensburgh and District Access Trust which works to improve countryside access. Presently we are involved in developing a medium distance recreational footpath which will bring substantial economic benefit to the area.
