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We believe it is important that we minimize any
impact our business may have on the environment.
We cannot do this alone and rely on the help of all our
visitors to achieve this aim.
AMENITY BLOCK
Opened in 2008 this is a timber-framed well-insulated
building. Hot water and underfloor heating is supplied
by a ground source heat pump. This takes the heat
from geothermal loops buried under ground and turns
it into usable hot water.
To make sure we do not waste water all taps and shower controls are the self-closing
type, the toilets are dual-flush and the gents urinals are waterless. All chemical toilet waste
is collected in a holding tank and taken away by tanker when full. Paving slabs were
re-used around the block.
RECYCLING
We have separate containers for recycling bottles (plastic and glass), cans and paper.
Our main waste contractor also sorts and recycles over 70% of our remaining rubbish.
FURTHER ACTIONS
Our main road side signage is lit by solar lights. During the summer months we leave an
unmown border around the edge of the camping field for the benefit of wildlife. All grassed
areas are mown using mulching equipment, thus putting the goodness back into the soil.
We minimise use of chemicals on the Park as far as practicably possible. No pesticides
are used.
Recognition and Awards
Each year the Practical Caravan magazine holds a Top 100 Sites competition where its
readers can vote for their favourite parks. We were delighted that our visitors enjoyed their stay
so much that their votes put Elm Cottage into 11th position. A very big thank you to all who
voted for us.
In 2008 we were delighted to be presented Gold Award status with The David Bellamy
Conversation Award Scheme on our first year of being assessed.
The assessor was really enthusiastic about the park and thought it was “a real gem”,
pointing out that the Amenity Block was the best he had ever assessed.
Parks Association) Conference held in
Blackpool in early 2009, we were extremely
pleased to receive an “Award of Special
Distinction” from Professor David Bellamy
for building our environmentally friendly
amenity block. 2008 was the first year of
these Special Distinction Awards and Elm
Cottage was one of only 15 to receive this
honour for innovation and special
environmental initiatives. We are extremely
pleased to have been awarded the Gold
status again in 2009.
Chris & Chris receiving awards from
Professor David Bellamy 2008
Professor David Bellamy 2008
postcards:-
are excellent and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Not only did the staff help us with
everything on our first towing venture, ie parking up, hitching up, hooking up advice, but also
lending us some insulating tape! The site is eco friendly, not only promoting recycling, picking up
dog waste, eco friendly utility block but also the fabulous 'stubb pouches' for cigarette butts.
Thank you Elm Cottage for being an excellent site and for all your help on our maiden voyage."
"We have been visiting Elm Cottage for many years now. Everytime we return we can see there
has been a great deal of time, money and effort spent improving the site. They are making
things as environmentally friendly as possible. I know a lot of the work is done by the owners
and staff with hired help when needed. They are kind, friendly people. This is a fantastic site
and I will be back."
"I have visited this park for the last three years and have seen many improvements all of which
are sympathetic to the environment. This year there have been many more trees planted and
the wildlife is in abundance."
Many thanks to all our visitors for their contributions in helping us achieve this prestigious
award. We look forward to your continued support with our initiatives for the future.
