Snowdrop Cottage
Key 'green' issues facing the business
- Un-metered for water
- Little influence over guests once in unit
What has the business done so far?
- Drought resistant geraniums in hanging baskets
- Waste segregation boxes in unit make recycling easier
for guests - Pond managed as a 'wild area' adjacent to cottage. Wildlife present and promoted guests
- 'A' rated condensing boiler
- Innovatively promotes local attractions
Future 'green' developments
- Enhance roof insulation. Aim for 12 inches across total roof space. Remember to also insulate loft hatch.
- Promote local produce in the area. Identify farm shops and similar that guests are likely to pass on their way into the site or deliver. Promote on website & confirmation letter
- Switch to metered water billing and implement water saving actions to reduce water bill and environmental impact
- Draught proof external doors and kitchen/conservatory doors
- Place foil backing behind all radiators to reduce heat loss through walls
- Lag hot water pipes onsite, starting with boiler and hot water tanks
- Purchase 'One-click Intellipanel' to automatically switch appliances off standby. see www.ecofreak.co.uk
- Install water butts onsite for boot/cycle/car washing. Promote by placing a sign on water butts an in visitor folder
- Loan kinetic torches onsite - could be used by guests for safer walking around onsite, reduce battery waste and add educational angle
- Introduce 'visitor payback' whereby a donation for extra services such as loan of an OS map, wellies, umbrellas etc goes to a relevant charity eg. Wildlife Trust, local conservation group.
Top 'green' tips
- Bespoke pictorial map in unit outlining local things to
see and do within 1.5 miles of cottage - Members of Transition Town Langport - influences and keeps up to date with issues affecting the local area
For more information contact: Val Saunders, Snowdrop Cottage, Wagg Drove, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9ER, 01458 253224 or 07753681457, www.snowdropholidaycottage.com
