Our Eco Policy

At Bryn Elltyd Eco Guest House we believe you should be able to enjoy a holiday without damaging the environment. Below are some of the methods we use that have been acknowledged by the Guardian list of Green Guest Houses and the Green Dragon Environment Standard.

Renewable Electricity

• 100% green electricity
• Solar to electric external lighting
• 2 huge solar water heating arrays
• Log fires and log powered central heating
• Locally sourced and reclaimed timber used as fuel

Local Produce

• Seasonal fruit and vegetables grown in rich composted soil
• Local free range eggs and our own duck eggs
• Local sausage and bacon
• Local shops and business supported
• Recycled timber used for fences, wood stores, allotment terracing

Water

• Rain water capture for toilet flushing
• Rain water capture for allotment watering
• Biological non-mains sewage system
• Metered mains water

Insulation

• Imaginative design added to 1883 building
• Extra external and internal insulation
• Sheep's wool insulation
• Turf roofs
• 2 conservatories for heat capture

Fairtrade

• 100% Fairtrade tea and coffee
• Other Fairtrade products used where possible

Environmental

• Glass, paper and plastic recycled
• Environmentally friendly cleaning products used
• Recycled toilet paper
• Recycled printer paper
• Engineering skills used to repair and recycle as needed.

Green Dragon Award

More information about our Green Dragon Environment Standard Award can be found in the case study (PDF) from the Welsh Assembly Government. Below are some quotes from the case study:

"Everything that can be recycled is, and guests are encouraged to do the same. The result is that even when the accommodation is full (up to 16 people) only one 'wheelie' bin is used per week."

"Solar panels have been fitted on the south facing gable end of the main building and on the garden room to ensure an efficient use of sunlight to heat water."

"Guests can consider leaving their cars at home when visiting Bryn Elltyd as the owners have gone a long way to ensure they can have an enjoyable holiday either on foot or by bringing mountain bikes."

"Welsh produced food is used wherever possible by the owners when catering for guests. Free range eggs and vegetables are supplied locally."

"The owners have been able to use their personal experience and former training to advantage in their 'second careers' of running a guest house. They are experienced in teaching those with special needs and are very happy to welcome such visitors, within the physical confines of the building."