Conservation
Protecting our coastal environment
Sitting right on the North Cornish coast, looking after our surroundings comes as second nature. Our approach centres on reducing energy demands, supporting native plant life, and giving local wildlife space to flourish.
Energy efficiency & renewables
We keep a close eye on our energy footprint day in, day out:
Sunshine power: Our on-site Solar PV system harvests clean electricity right from our roof, pumping out over 10,000 kWh every month through peak summer.
100% renewable grid: Any extra grid electricity we buy comes straight from 100% renewable tariffs.
Smart monitoring: We track water, gas, and power usage in real time with LoRaWAN sensors, catching and fixing inefficiencies instantly.
Energy-efficient heating & light: Air source heat pumps and motion-sensor LED lighting keep our spaces cosy and bright efficiently.
Low-carbon transport: Plug into our on-site EV charging stations or hop on a Beryl e-bike parked right outside.
Landscaping & native biodiversity
Our grounds are planted to give coastal wildlife a real boost:
Sourced close by: Teaming up with Kits Nursery, just eight miles down the road in St Columb, we’ve planted over 2,500 coastal-hardy plants across 15 borders to build thriving habitats.
Biodiversity tracking: We work with Pollenize CIC to audit insect and plant life on site, setting clear baselines to measure insect species and pollinator activity over time.
Nature trails: Wander our outdoor trail to spot native hedgehog houses, squirrel boxes, and bug hotels that give local wildlife a safe home.
Smarter, chemical-reduced housekeeping
We pick cleaning methods that keep indoor spaces fresh while protecting local waterways:
Chemical-free clean: Our primary cleaning system uses ozonated water, which turns right back into standard water after use without adding synthetic chemicals.
Concentrated sachets: For kitchen and sanitary spaces, we use UK-made plant-based soluble sachets, cutting plastic packaging waste and transport emissions down to size.