Your organisation's purpose:
We are a self catering accommodation business based in the North Downs, our objective is to engage our guests with nature and the wildlife. We use local produce where possible and our soaps are made by my cottage cosmetics, smoked trout from parkwood trout farm all based in Harrietsham and meat produce from charing also Biddenden and wooden spoon's are all kent based.
We have planted over a 1000 trees and our ethos is sustainability.
What is your impact initiative?
To have as small a footprint as possible.
The impact your initiative has had:
We now have breeding grass snakes and lizards from leaving wild section's of our land also a great variety of wild birds from trees and hedging.
Have you observed any direct benefits to your business or organisation as a result of the initiative?
We do have many returning guests because of the location but I'm not sure its because of our ethos although many comment on the sustainability side.
Have you observed any benefits to your visitors as a result of the initiative?
Our guests love the local produce.
What category/categories does your initiative fall under?
- Reducing energy use
- Food for Good - reducing food miles, local seasonal produce, plant-based and organic
- Reducing waste
- Nature positive initiatives - conserving, preserving or restoring landscapes, habitats and wildlife
- Local job creation
- Wellbeing
- Equality and diversity
Address:
Stable Oak Holm Mill Lane Harrietsham ME17 1LA
Website:
http://www.stableoakcottages.co.uk/
