We have installed a state-of-the-art log-fuelled boiler and accumulator tank which supplies central heating and hot water demands to the B&B. Domestic hot water is pre-heated using solar panels and topped up using the accumulator tank. Wood is being sourced from local forestry plantations, and via effective management of our own small woodland with even the fallen leaves and twigs are made into briquettes for the woodburners.

The house has been insulated to exceed current building standards, and the heating is regulated on a room by room basis depending on occupancy.

Water run-off is collected in a butt for use on the garden, where we grow our own vegetables. Garden refuse is composted in two large purpose built chambers, and we are using these to slowly improve the poor quality soil in our growing areas, thus cutting down on the need for proprietary composts.

Domestic refuse is recycled where possible. All food waste is either composted or fed to the chickens.

Winners of the 2008 Encouraging Sustainable Tourism & the 2009 Encouraging Sustainability Awards
at the Snowdonia Society'S Green Snowdonia Tourism Awards