Hall Farm is committed to being mindful of our carbon footprint by working in a sustainable way. We continue to develop and improve on our sustainability and commitment to caring for the environment. We are also committed to meeting legislative requirements.

Purchasing and Suppliers

• Visitor attraction leaflets are available for our guests from us
• Newspapers are collected from the newsagent in the next village
• Floral displays for guests are supplied by us using locally sourced or homegrown flowers
• We support and encourage guests to visit nearby suppliers and to support the local area keeping travel to a minimum
• We offer push bike hire for an alternative to exploring by car
• We collect all hamper produce from local suppliers
• Garden plants are sourced locally or grown from cuttings
• Marmalade and jam is made in house

Energy

• Over 95% low energy bulbs used
• Bathroom operates with separate fan to ceiling lights
• Low energy lighting is used for the night time pathway lighting and is timed for efficient use
• Central heating – underfloor heating is thermostatically controlled
• Aircon is thermostatically controlled
• The Greenstar combi boiler is energy efficient and serviced annually giving hot water on demand only
• The property is fully double glazed and insulated to build regulations (2021)
• We suggest guests use the log burner only if required and instead of heating
• Minimise usage of private vehicles
• Appliances are chosen with the highest efficiency rating

Recycling & Waste

• Guests are given towels for the duration of their short stay – not changed daily
• Toilet has twin flushes – short and long flushing
• Towels/cotton/personal washing are line dried where practicable
• Bed linen is laundered in house to monitor efficient energy and detergent usage
• Tissues are recycled paper purchased in bulk and presented in a ceramic reusable pot
• Guest waste is sorted and recycled accordingly with recycling procedure shown in accommodation and on check out message.  Bins are labelled
• Some furniture and cladding in accommodation is up-cycled
• We recycle worn sheets within the house
• Logs are sourced locally
• All paper is reused where possible
• We are currently running down our Rituals mini toiletries which will soon be replaced by Bramley large bottle refillable toiletries in recyclable bulk packaging
• Balloons provided in celebration packages can be left for us to deflate and reuse
• Glass jars are kept for marmalade making
• Garden landscaping reuses as much upcycled wood and gravel from site as possible

Charity

• We support local charities with auction items and prize donations for raffles
• We hold local charity events in our open spaces and lawn with use of our marquees.

Communication

• We use online booking systems which removes the need for any paper and postal services
• All information pertaining to Hall Farm is fully available on our website, we therefore have no printed literature/brochures
• All guest communication is via app message, text or email
• Our website has full guides on eating out, days out, activities and more directly within the local area
• Public transport details are given on our website and are available the guest folder
• We promote local taxi services
• Our website and booking apps show local train stations for guests not arriving by car
• We offer a free collection service for guests wanting to arrive by public transport to a nearby station
• We also have an ongoing commitment to finding new and more ways to further improve our sustainability as a family and also as a business