Below are a few of the things we do to support our sustainability efforts

Energy saving

• We make the most of the sunshine from our 41 solar panels installed in 2010 on four properties and a further 12 solar panels were installed in 2015 on the courtyard properties, this is used to help power the majority of the site.

• Electricity is sourced from suppliers who draw upon 100% renewable sources.

• In 2015, to help reduce our environmental impact, we replaced a large oil boiler with a biomass heating and hot water system which uses sustainably sourced wood pellets to power. View more info here.

• All laundry is processed here on-site, within our custom built laundry, helping keep our carbon footprint low by not sending it further afield to be processed and returned.

Waste management

• In 2011, we switched from using traditional to ecological cleaning products wherever possible, rather than using harmful chemicals, the majority of cleaning is done with water based solutions with the use of microfibre technology.

• Waste is recycled wherever possible.

Local economy and transport

• In 2012, we installed a car charging station, providing a BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp and Blue Commando (2P+E) for guests to charge their vehicle during their stay.

• In 2018, we installed a Tesla charging point (up to 13kW) and an additional Universal Charging point. View further information on our charging stations.

• Bike storage is available on site.

• Welcome Magazines are provided within each accommodation and contain details on local farm shops, places to eat, local walks and other important information.

• Food and drink used for our welcome trays are sourced locally.

• Our guest bath foam is produced just 14 miles away using traditional principles of herbal practice and the other bathroom toiletries are handmade in South Cornwall using the finest, most sustainable of ingredients with no chemicals and beauty boosting nutrients.

• We support charities that benefit people in Cornwall and the South West by either donating through accommodation prizes or in other ways we can help. We have donated accommodation prizes to the Merlin MS Centre which needs funds to keep services for those living with Neurological conditions and the Trewithen Classic Cars and Country Show’s Raffle, to help raise funds in aid of Marie Curie. We support local charities and events throughout the year.

• We are a Business Sponsor of the Bude Sea Pool which is managed by the Friends of Bude Sea Pool (FoBSP), a local charity that aims to preserve, improve and enhance the pool as a free amenity for the benefit of the community and the thousands of people who visit the town every year. It is a semi-natural amenity that has provided a haven for free and safe bathing and other water-based activities since the 1930s and is certainly worth a visit.  Find out more here.

• In 2022, we teamed up with the Friends of Bude Sea Pool to offer a £2 per day (£10 per week) Bodyboard Hire Scheme. All donations received for the hire will be split between the Friends of Bude Sea Pool (they help manage, maintain and enhance the historic, unique tidal Bude Sea Pool on Summerleaze Beach and keep this facility free for visitors to enjoy) and the Ocean Recovery Project which is part of Keep Britain Tidy (this will help them to carry on reducing needless waste through various environmental schemes). If you would like to hire some boards, please just ask us on arrival. Visit Wave of Waste to find out more on this campaign.

How can you help as a guest?

• Reduce waste by using the recycling points for newspapers, magazines, paper, glass, plastics and cardboard, located around the site.

• Make use of the local farm shops, walks and other low impact activities in the area.

• We are happy to provide information on bus timetables to help you leave the car behind for the day.

• To notify us of any leaks or taps dripping so we can fix them as soon as possible.

• Turn off the lights and other electrical items when you go out for the day.

Looking ahead ...

We strive to continually improve this area of our business, if you have any ideas or feel we could do better in a certain area of our business we would be very pleased to hear from you.

This policy was updated on 22nd May 2023.