It's not easy being Green

Here at Bedknobs we try to go that extra mile to ensure that what we do has minimum impact on the environment and so help prolong the sustainable future of our Planet. Most of what we do is not rocket science but simple common sense and the question we always ask ourselves when about to do anything for the first time is "what is the impact?" and "might there be a better way to do it?"

So, should you book a break at Bedknobs – we hope you’ll enjoy a green and pleasant stay and you never know, perhaps you can teach us a thing or two - like Julia and Malcolm in 2008 who introduced us to Eco Balls for 'chemical free' washing. We - and our washing - haven’t look back since!

In a Nutshell...

Here in a nutshell, are a few things we have done at Bedknobs in pursuit of sustainable living and best business practice:

• Over 10 years, have carried out a programme of sustainable restoration to elderly Victorian house that includes
• Insulating roof space
• Draught-proofing Victorian sash windows
• Installation of energy-efficient boiler with thermostatic rad valves
• Decorated using mostly chemical-free products
• Laid wool carpets and Ecolay underlay
• Used local services and Suppliers
• Used local produce and local Shops
• Support Fair-trade and boycott Nestle products
• Reduce, Re-use, Recycle and Repair
• Use cleaning products free from synthetic chemicals, supplied in bulk and in concentrated form
• Use detergent-free wash balls
• Use an eco-laundry that employs an ozone cleaning technique
• Offer our guests local, hand-made organic toiletries and creams
• Encourage our guests to recycle
• Encourage our guests to eat and shop locally
• Offer a pick-up service from Bodmin Parkway Railway Station
• Assist our guests in the hire of bikes and use of public transport

Our Achievements

Here are a few of the things that have happened along the way of which we are justly proud.

• 2004 The Cornwall Sustainability Awards - Bedknobs awarded Best Small Business and named Overall Winner
• 2007 GTBS (Green Tourism Business Scheme) Bedknobs awarded GOLD

  

• 2009 GTBS Bedknobs’ Gold Award re-affirmed
• 2009 Cornwall Sustainability Awards - Bedknobs' Gill Jenkins receives Long Standing Commitment to Sustainability Award
• 2009 Bedknobs selected for inclusion in Alastair Sawday's Green & Organic Europe Guide
• 2011 Bedknobs nominated by Richard Hammond of Green Traveller for inclusion in The Independent's List of 50 Best B&Bs - we're No. 8
• CoaST (The Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project) Bedknobs has been an Ambassador for CoaST since 2005