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Green issues are important for everyone these days. Choosing a holiday
cottage in your own country is a hugely positive step. At Lea Hill we
aim to minimise any negative environmental impact make it easier for
you to have a greener holiday. Once you arrive here, you can engage in
really local activities. (You will find plenty of information in our
on site 'green' file which lists dozens of places to visit within ten
miles). For example, book a traditional arts and craft course at The Old Kennels, or take
scenic train journeys through glorious Devon countryside, buy local
food, drink our spring water, recycle, even use eco products to do
your laundry!
We participate in the Green Tourism Business scheme,
silver award.
Local food and produce
There are many local
producers and farm shops such as Royal Oak Farm. In Membury
itself we have a trout farm selling delicious fresh fish—so no food
miles at all! Our local butcher, Complete Meats, stocks a range of
delicious pies and pasties as well as award winning sausages. Their
meat is produced locally and the different farms supplying the shop
are chalked up each week. Of course, Axminster is also home to a
weekly country market and to the River Cottage shop, specialising in
local fare. The Victoria
Catering Company can deliver home cooked meals using fresh, local
ingredients—often organic. Pre-order and make your first evening
here that bit more special!
Green policy
In running the lettings,we will act with consideration for the other
people and the wildlife who share our planet. We will try to minimise
detrimental impact of the business.
We will aim to use products which minimise harmful effects on the
environment. We will use resources efficiently, avoiding waste.
We will give active opportunities for our clients to share these aims
and practices.
Specific measures:
- Green tariff electricity
- Thermostatic heating controls
- Safe oil storage in modern tank
- Renewable home grown fuel in two properties.
- Low use of harmful chemicals in cleaning.
- Energy efficient appliances
- Biodegradable bin bags
- Refillable cleaning and toiletries bottles
- Fair trade tea and biscuits and Devon milk for refreshments
- Eco friendly washing products and hot tub sanitisers
- Encourage water saving
- Responsible waste disposal by facilitating recycling.
- Waste water and sewage treated without chemicals and without needing disposal off site.
- Waste water returned near to its natural course.
- Provide information to facilitate customers' green choices
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