Sustainable holidays

Most people want their impact on the environment to be as little as possible. So do we. With the environment in mind, we have done many things to make Mazzard Farm holiday cottages as environmentally sound, or green, as possible, and offer a truly green holiday. For example, our heating (incl. hot water) is generated through a Biomass Heating Boiler, the buildings are optimally insulated, we use wood from our own forest for the wood burners, and all materials used for the conversion of the cottages pass high-level environmental standards. Recognition for this has come through a highly respectable 'B' rating at our cottages Energy Performance Certificates (click here for an example). Recycling facilities are available on site, and we can offer you a wide selection of local foods. Not only does the latter reduce food miles, they also taste much better than what you usually get in the shops. The soaps and shampoos we provide are made in Ottery by Devon Naturals, and aren't just locally made and environmentally sound, they also smell absolutely gorgeous!

If you want a food delivery done, you may wish to consider a local delivery services, offering high quality, often locally sourced, goods. Check out www.joshuasharveststore.co.uk (if you plan to use this, please check with us first what delivery slots would work).

There are many opportunities for walking and cycling in the area, with some routes starting right from the farm (We have a handheld GPS you can borrow for added fun!).We are just a few miles away from Sustrans regional cycle way 52, and a proposed new national cycle route (2) runs right through Ottery St Mary. And if you are interested in wildlife, maybe check out our special 'Wildlife Watch' page.

It is also worthwhile knowing that you can get to Mazzard Farm using public transport, and we would happily come and pick you up (max. 6 people) from Honiton or Exeter stations, with our compliments *. More information on the Getting To Us page.

And what is more, anyone staying with us without bringing their car can have access to our mountain bikes free of charge, or qualify for a £50 per party 'help the environment' discount (£25 for a weekend/midweek booking). And we collect from / drop off at Honiton or Feniton station free of charge. Alternatively, you can offset your carbon emissions through www.climatecare.org. Click on the 'carfree' logo to see whether a carfree Mazzard Farm holiday is for you.

We have achieved Gold Level - the highest level possible - in our assessment by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), the key assessor in this field. And further recognition for our hard work in this area has come through winning Silver in the Sustainable Tourism section at the highly prestigious 2009 South West Tourism Awards, meaning we were rated the 2nd most sustainable tourism business in the South West!

Please click here if you are interested in reading our Environmental Policy.

Finally, we really conducted a brief Green Tourism Awareness study amongst recent Mazzard Farm Guests. Click here for the full results of this study.

* offer open to bookings where no car is brought on site at all.

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