Nowadays, we are all acutely aware of our impact on the environment. Here at Meadow Cottage, we make a conscious effort to be as eco-friendly as possible without compromising the comfort of our guests. Below are some of the steps we have taken to be as "green" as possible:

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Energy

• All our gas and electricity comes from 100% renewable sources.

• The house has an EPC rating of B thanks to the added insulation, double glazing etc added in the renovations.

• Our air-filtration system not only removes 99% of airborne pollutants, allergens and bacteria but also diverts up to 91% of heat from the air leaving the building into the incoming supply. A 100% summer bypass valve prevents unwanted heat entering the home on hotter days, using less energy than intermittent fans.

• All interior and exterior lights have been replaced by low energy LED bulbs.

• All electrical items in guest and private areas are A rated or above.

• All guest room have low-energy kettles.

• We only change bed linen and wash guest towels (certified OEKO-TEX® 'Made in Green') upon request.

• All showers are served by mains water pressure and are fitted with water saving devices.

• Our hot water re-circulation pump ensures water is not wasted while waiting for hot water to come through.

• All rooms have independent heating controls and we only heat bedrooms when in use.

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Waste

• All our bathrooms feature hospitality-standard soap dispensers to reduce packaging and unused product waste. The Faith In Nature toiletries are high quality, naturally derived and cruelty-free, with 100% natural fragrance.

• We remove recyclable material from guestroom bins and recycle glass, card, paper, plastics, foil and garden waste.

• We use email where possible rather than post and print double-sided where we can using recycled ink cartridges.

• We encourage use of public transport with timetables and information available.

• We encourage walkers and cyclists with maps and books to borrow.

• We offer guests secure cycle storage.

• Food is sourced locally to reduce food miles and many items are homemade.

• Guests are given breakfast menus and asked to pre-order so that we can minimise waste.

• We encourage wildlife in the garden, do take time to watch the bird feeders and sit by the pond

• Reduce our car use by using local shops and delivery services.

• We encourage guests to use local businesses, shops, cafés and restaurants.

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We continually look at ways to improve our commitment to green issues while encouraging our guests to do the same and have recently been awarded a TRAVEL SUSTAINABILTY BADGE from Booking.com in recognition of the above.