Environment Policy

Merlin Cottages are committed to be at the forefront of the sustainable tourism sector in minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment and using resources in a sustainable way.

The key points of our strategy to achieve this are:

  • We will comply with all the environmental legislation that relates to Merlin Cottages
  • We will minimize waste and ensure the safe disposal or destruction of waste where reuse or recycling is not viable.
  • Merlin Cottages will demonstrate a commitment to the prevention of pollution and adverse impacts on the environment.
  • We will endeavor to reduce CO2 vehicle emissions of the business and its guests through careful planning.
  • We will actively promote recycling both internally and amongst our customers and suppliers.
  • We will source and promote a product range to minimize the environmental impact of both production and distribution.
  • Merlin Cottages will use continuous improvement to manage its impact on the environment.
  • Merlin Cottages will constantly seek to improve its environmental performance and will look to spread the message of sustainable livingĀ  and environmentally friendly behaviour to all its customers
  • We will minimize our consumption of resources and encourage our customers to do the same
  • We will support the local economy through purchasing goods locally where possible.
  • Merlin Cottages will regularly monitor the energy consumed and the wastes it produces and ensure that progress is made towards achieving environmental performance improvement.