Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Cornwall

St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

8.3

Very Good

From $122

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

St Michaels Resort holds a Gold award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, recognized for its outstanding sustainability efforts. The resort has a dedicated Green Team that champions energy efficiency through reduced consumption, PIR lighting, and energy-efficient equipment. They are committed to sustainable fishing and sourcing local produce for their restaurants, reducing food miles. The resort also actively reduces plastic waste by using refillable glass dispensers for toiletries.

The Sanctuary Cornwall

Bed & Breakfast in Golant

9.6

Excellent

From $160

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The Sanctuary Cornwall is an award-winning, off-grid eco-lodge set in 12 acres of woodland and pasture. It operates on solar power and battery storage, uses its own logs for heating, and sources water from a borehole. The property actively encourages guests to reduce their environmental impact by offering reusable metal water bottles, using homemade and eco-friendly cleaning products, and sourcing 80% of its breakfast ingredients locally.

Budock Vean Hotel and Spa

Hotel in Falmouth

8.7

Very Good

From $150

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Budock Vean Hotel has achieved a Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, the highest accolade. The hotel utilizes biomass heating for most of its heating and hot water, significantly reducing fossil fuel needs. They have invested in LED lighting throughout the property and implemented water-saving measures like low-flow showers and a Heatsaver pool cover. The hotel actively manages its 65-acre estate organically, phasing out chemical-based products and focusing on planting native species to increase biodiversity.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Tourism Business Scheme

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Biomass

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Electric car charging station(s) available

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Cohort Hostel

Hostel in St Ives

8.6

Very Good

From $38

Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Cohort Hostel is a Plastic Free Champion and a Gold Green Tourism award holder. The hostel operates a carbon offsetting scheme where every booking includes the planting of a tree. They prioritize plastic reduction by eliminating single-use plastics and were instrumental in setting up the Plastic Free St Ives campaign. The hostel uses 100% renewable electricity and provides energy-saving drying facilities instead of tumble dryers.

Talland Bay Hotel, Looe

Hotel in Talland

9.1

Excellent

From $189

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Talland Bay Hotel has a clear green policy to reduce its environmental impact. They have increased water efficiency with water-efficient showers and collect rainwater for garden use. The hotel has a water treatment plant that converts sewerage into clear, eco-safe water. They reuse packaging and old linens, use local suppliers and produce, and encourage guests to use public transport and walking routes.

Merchants Manor Spa

Hotel in Falmouth

8.3

Very Good

From $145

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Merchants Manor Spa is the first hotel in the UK to join the NOW Force for Good Alliance, a global community for sustainable hospitality. They have significantly reduced plastic waste by replacing 30ml bottles with 300ml in-room products. The hotel features an ultra-electric vehicle charging point powered by renewable sources and uses a combined heat and power (CHP) unit to run baseline energy demand.

Greenbank Hotel

Hotel in Falmouth

8.8

Excellent

From $103

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The Greenbank Hotel is actively working towards becoming completely plastic-free, having replaced plastic toiletry bottles with refillable ceramic ones. They have also eliminated plastic straws and pens. The hotel is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through infrastructure improvements, including new windows, modern insulation, and the adoption of new technologies.

Trevose Harbour House

Guest House in St Ives

9.8

Excellent

From $283

Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Trevose Harbour House prioritizes sustainability by sourcing local, sustainably farmed produce and using environmentally friendly cleaning products. They also utilize green energy and resources and support local charities advocating for community environmental change.

Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only

Hotel in Newquay

8.7

Very Good

From $98

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa has implemented energy-reducing measures throughout the hotel, including key cards for electricity, 90% CFL or LED light bulbs, and sensor-operated lights in public washrooms. They use heat recovery systems in their pool, set hot water tanks to 60 degrees and insulate them, and use recycled cellulose insulation. The hotel also supports local businesses by employing 100% local people and using local contractors and suppliers.

The Land's End Hotel

Hotel in Sennen

8.7

Very Good

From $135

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The Land's End Hotel is committed to protecting its Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and reducing its carbon footprint. Their catering units use recyclable materials, and takeaway food and drink materials are recyclable/compostable. They have onsite recycling points and encourage visitors to use public transport or car share. Upgraded bathrooms feature low-energy automatic lightbulbs, low-energy hand dryers, and measured-flow taps.