We take a considered approach and apply this attitude to every aspect of Fiddle + Bow Collection as we expand our collection. We are an active ecotourism business and are committed to doing our bit for our planet and our people. It is a part of every decision we make.
Here are some of the things we have been actively doing :
• car charging points installed in our hotel car park
• use 100% renewable electricity through Energia in the hotel
• support and inform guests of the principles of Leave No Trace – click here for more information
• upgraded gas boilers in our lodges to more efficient ones
• encourage our guests to stay longer by running stay for longer for less offers
• contribute to the local economy by maintaining and supporting local employment
• dedicated wild flower garden at the hotel
• monitor our gas, waste, water and electricity usage on a monthly basis
• implement a reduce, reuse, recycle and repair policy
• build local both experiences and touches into our guest experience which celebrates the locality
• have a considered approach to sourcing material - during our recent renovations we used recycled flooring, sourced antiques giving them a new life, our bar and bar counter are reclaimed
• use local suppliers for our furnishings and fittings, engage local contractors to complete the works
• supporting local food and beverage producers and design our menus with this in mind
• working with local artists to showcase their work, our retail area is stocked with wonderful local products
• reduction of single use plastic, using refillable where possible
• use refillable toiletries across the Fiddle + Bow Collection
• our toilet paper is PEFC certified toilet paper
• hand dryers are sensor operated in the public toilets
• encourage our guests to dispose of waste correctly through our signage and providing bins for general, recyclable and food waste
• our hotel rooms - bathrobes are available on request, we have a towel reuse programme, use refillable glass bottles for water and refillable coffee canisters
• our Russells breakfast - we incorporate refillable jars for yogurts, fruit, cereals and our hot breakfast is cooked to order
• take away containers are compostable and recyclable where possible, no plastic straws in the bar
• reusable keep cups for sale in our retail area
• use refillable eco label cleaning products as mush as possible
• used kitchen oil is collected at the same time new oil is delivered
• our lighting is LED and our exterior lighting is on a timer
• our back of house/workspaces have sensored lighting, many done more to do
• use paperless HR processes
• accounts department use online account software and invoices are uploaded here reducing paper
• have a policy of responsible printing, only printing when necessary and using recycled paper
• our guest correspondence is electronic, encourage customers in the bar to avail of email receipts
• support and sponsor local sports clubs and local events with contributions and vouchers
• 59 Solar PV Panel on the hotel roof
