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Real Visitors recommending
great 'green' British places to stay

  

on 03 September 2010
 
       
'8' Properties Available   (last updated: 19 May 2010)
DERBYSHIRE (The Peak District) Self Catering Sleeps 4
 Candlelight Cottage, Litton, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8QP 
ok tick Adults and children 8 yrs and over cross No dogs, non-smoking property
 

“We believe that by participating in the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark Scheme, we can improve the quality and variety of our visitors’ holiday experiences”

 
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At a glance...
  • We actively support the Peak District
  • We conserve energy
  • We dry all our laundry naturally

DEVON Self Catering Sleeps 10
 Hallwood Farm, Petrockstowe EX20 3HP 
ok tick Children, smokers and dogs welcome  
 

“As well as sheep, cattle & heritage breed pigs, we grow a range of vegetables that are supplied to local outlets thus reducing food miles and maintaining freshness. We are members of LEAF (Linking Environment & Farming)”

 
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At a glance...
  • Member of LEAF
  • Farm shop
  • Encourage biodiversity

DEVON Self Catering Sleeps 3
 The Mews, Carswell Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth PL8 1HH 
ok tick Adults welcome cross No dogs, non-smoking property
 

Our aims, wherever possible, are as follows-
buy local produce, use recycled products, compost & recycle, reduce energy consumption, minimise car use, remain organic, minimise use of fresh water

 
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At a glance...
  • Green Tourism Gold
  • Organic dairy farm
  • Milk & meat available

DERBYSHIRE (The Peak District) Self Catering Sleeps 2
 The Old Piggery, Welyarde, Tideswell SK11 8HS 
ok tick Children and dogs welcome
(Can sleep additional 2 on sofa bed) 		cross Non-smoking property
 

“As that bloke with the astonishingly large moustache says, “it’s not easy being green” But we try to do our bit at The Old Piggery & encourage our guests to do the same. We try and use organic, environmentally friendly cleaning products, we recycle and Freecycle

 
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At a glance...
  • We recycle..paper & glass
  • plastic & tins & card
  • We Freecycle

DEVON Self Catering Sleeps 11
 Lambside House, Carswell Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth PL8 1HH 
ok tick Children welcome
(can accommodate an additional 3) 		cross No dogs, non-smoking property
 

Our aims, wherever possible, are as follows-
buy local produce, use recycled products, compost & recycle, reduce energy consumption, minimise car use, remain organic, minimise use of fresh water

 
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At a glance...
  • Green Tourism - Gold
  • Organic Dairy Farm
  • Milk & Meat avail

WALES Self Catering Sleeps 4
 Trehilyn Isaf, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire  
ok tick Children and dogs welcome cross Non-smoking property
 

“Named in the Top 15 Green Places to Stay in the UK by the Observer”
Recycled woodchip central heating - virtually carbon neutral. Only lime so breathable walls
(no cement used). Only natural paints (no modern, toxic paints anywhere)

 
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At a glance...
  • Welsh wool insulation
  • Locally sourced slate
  • Low flush toilets

COUNTY DURHAM Self Catering Sleeps 4
 Pasture Cottage, Wolsingham, Bishops Auckland DL13 3LR 
ok tick Children and dog welcome cross Non-smoking property
 

We are committed to providing a good quality service whilst minimising the environmental impact of our activities. Steps include composting, recycling, caring for local wildlife,
and encouraging our guests to SWOON!!

 
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At a glance...
  • Green Tourism Silver Award. We support....
  • local farmers & artists
  • & local retailers

DEVON Self Catering Sleeps 3
 The Mews, Carswell Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth PL8 1HH 
 
ok tick Adults welcome cross No dogs, non-smoking property
 

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At a glance...
  • Green Tourism Gold
  • Organic dairy farm