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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Pendragon Country House stands as a beacon of eco-conscious hospitality, being one of the highest-rated green accommodations in the country. A commendable eight-time recipient of the Editor's Choice award from The Good Hotel Guide, it is recognised for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Renewable energy is harnessed from solar radiation and biomass, minimizing dependence on traditional energy sources. An array of eco-friendly practices are followed on the premises. These include the use of non-toxic cleaning products, rainwater collection and usage, provision of organic food at the restaurant, LED lighting throughout the premises, and availability of electric car charging stations.
In-room signs prompt guests to consider water conservation by opting for towels to be changed only upon request. The house's waste management system is efficiently structured, separating waste into at least three categories. The restaurant proposes a vegetarian menu, further reducing the environmental impact of food production. Furthermore, most of the ingredients used in meal preparation are locally sourced, supporting local producers and reducing carbon footprint from transportation. The implementation of an energy audit every five years ensures that Pendragon Country House maintains its commitment to energy efficiency. This comprehensive approach to sustainability is acknowledged by two major certifications: TripAdvisor GreenLeaders and Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Certifications:
TripAdvisor GreenLeaders
Green Tourism Business Scheme
Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Solar radiation
Biomass
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Written environmental policy statement in place
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Serving organic food at the restaurant
LED lighting throughout the premises
Electric car charging station(s) available
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years
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Year erected:1871
What is the history of the property? A Vicarage built on the site where Edward Benson was once a visiting vicar for a short period. The land was donated by the duchy to the diocese and the then Prince of Wales part paid to build the house to attract Edward Benson to the area. He was appointed first Bishop of Truro and went on to be archbishop of Canterbury and is buried in Westminster cathedral. (He never did end up staying here after all it should be stated).
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built? Mid Victorian
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings? The house is in the rural hamlet of Davidstow, only the village church remains.
Has restoration work taken place? The house was renovated in the 1970s and was then very out of date, interior wise. We have completely renovated and taken the interior back to a Victorian/Edwardian style.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building? One of the upstairs bedrooms has a ornate paneled tin ceiling, very unusual and in material wise very valuable.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning? The then Prince of Wales is believed to have visited /inspected the site. He would go on to become Edward the 7th.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
To whom is your hotel/accommodation accessible? People with limited mobility M1 category
Is there level-access route (might include lifts) from the road to the rooms?Yes, to certain rooms Please specify: Pelleas Room
Are there any facilities that guests who use a wheelchair cannot reach?Yes Please specify: Basement games room
Are there designated parking spaces for people with disabilities?Yes
If you offer free transfers to guests, do you have a wheelchair accessible vehicle?No
Are assistance/guide dogs allowed in the hotel/accommodation?Yes
In the rooms, is there a level-access (roll-in) shower?Yes, in certain rooms Please specify: Pelleas Room
In the rooms, does the toilet have support handrails?No
Are wheelchairs offered to guests who do not come with their own?Νο
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? The victorian proportions mean that wide doorways easy access around the entire ground floor and many wheel chair guests have used the property very satisfactorily.