Pickwell Manor

Self catering holiday apartments overlooking the North Devon Coast

Owners: Susannah and Steve Baker, Tracey and Richard Elliott. Managed by Holly and Ben Kennedy

Actions to date:

• Who Gives a Crap loo roll provided in each apartment

• Handsoap and bubble bath that is provided in each apartment is British, Organic, handmade and decanted into glass from large bulk-purchased containers

• Washing up liquid is bought in bulk (Ecover) and decanted into reused bottles in each apartment

• All cleaning products used are of ‘green status’ and come from Green My Business

• Kitchen condiments are served in glass in each apartment

• Milk served in each apartment is stored in glass jars

• Baked goods left for guests in each apartment are home baked on-site and served in tins

• Wine is purchased and provided in glass bottles and is made in Devon

• The welcome documents are now presented electronically to avoid paper waste

• Tennis balls are purchased in bulk and the packaging reused for storage

• Recycling facilities for all guests

• Heating generated through biomass boiler

• Electricity onsite provided through solar panels and solar battery storage

• Electric car charging point available for guests

• Discount available for reduced carbon travel to the accommodation

Working on:

• Moving away from single-use plastic coffee sachets. Considering a refill system or introducing coffee machines.

• Moving to longer-lasting cleaning consumables such as cloths and sponges

• Sourcing a hygienic alternative to individually packaged boiled sweets

• Stocking a selection of alternative to plastic ‘overnight essentials’ for guests who forget them to purchase i.e. compostable toothbrushes.

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