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 from conserving energy to sustainable purchasing.  It is a part of every decision we make.

 

Here are some of the things we have been actively doing :

  • two 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
  • 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 reciepts
  • support and sponsor local sports clubs and local events with contributions and vouchers