Eco Tourism at Fernlea Cottage
We really try to be eco friendly – so yes, we do the easy things (like using low-energy bulbs and eco-friendly detergents) but we’ve also put our hands in our pockets and carried out several eco-friendly projects to help the environment, including solar panels and water capture systems - read more about them.
Here are the things we do to help -
Food miles
We serve as much local food as possible, and support local farms and producers, including -
- home-made jams, marmalades and honey from the local WI market
- home-grown fruit and tomatoes when in season
- free-range eggs from our own hens, some of which are rescued battery hens
Environment
- We recycle tins, plastic, paper, cardboard, textiles, glass and batteries
- We compost all green waste from the kitchen and garden, and boost it with chicken manure
- We minimise the use of packaged products (within the requirements of hygiene and practicality)
Energy
- We harvest rainwater for garden watering
- Towels and bedding are dried outside whenever the weather allows