OUR FRAGILE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Cornwall is a unique county with diverse coastal rural and moor landscapes. The farm land of Trevenna makes up to 142 acres of the fragile environment and we work towards reducing the 'foot print' we leave. Trevenna's sustainable practices aim to conserve the Cornish environment contribute to the Cornish economy and give something back to the community of St. Neot Parish and Cornwall. 

Green Tourism & Sustainable Enterprise 

Our Green Policy and membership to CoaST and the Green Business Tourism Scheme are all references to our green tourism practices as we work towards being a sustainable tourism enterprise. 

PROGRESS SO FAR...

• Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Award
• Ambassador Member of CoaST
• Green Policy
• Greater Horse Shoe Bats
• Air Ambulance Visitor Gifting

Green Enterprise Policy

Trevenna is committed to preserving our unique environment and at the same time balancing a warm welcome to our guests. We believe that making ourselves aware of our 'foot print' is the first step in reducing our imprint. 

Steps in the right direction include:

• REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE: Using our recycling facilities. We can collect waste daily sorted into the bins as you go

• BUY LOCAL: We use local farmers, producers and fisherman for our Wedding Feasts, Farm House Eatery and Guest Dining where possible. Visit the many local farm shops while you are staying at Trevenna.
  

• TAKE IT WITH YOU: Take all your rubbish with you when out and about. Leaving rubbish is ugly and can kill wildlife. 
  

• LOCAL TRANSPORT: Consider using the train and bus services in Cornwall. For example, take the beautiful journey from the market  town of Liskeard down to the fishing port of Looe on the small branch line.

• BE A LOCAL EXPLORER: Take a walk from the farm to the village of St. Neot.

• LIGHTING: We use LED lighting were possible to reduce light pollution and energy consumption. Please turn off lights when appropriate. 

GREEN BUSINESS TOURISM SCHEME "GBTS"

Trevenna is Gold Award member of the GBTS which encourages tourism businesses to improve their green credentials. See www.visitcornwall.co.uk/feelgood

GBTS recognises places to stay and visit that are taking action to support the local area and the wider environment. The higher the level of award, the more action is being taken. All GBTS award winners have demonstrated that they are taking action across a wide range of areas such as:

• Energy & Water Efficiency
• Waste Reduction
• Support for local residents and suppliers
• Promoting alternatives to the car. See www.sustrans.co.uk
  
• Contributing to protecting wildlife and the environment
  

CORNWALL SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROJECT "COAST"

Trevenna is an Ambassador member of CoaST, which provides intensive assistance throughout Cornwall to develop excellent sustainable practices. CoaST works towards one planet tourim, which provides benefits to the people, the economy, the environment of Cornwall, operating with social, financial and environmental means. in other words, the tripple bottom line. See www.cstn.org.uk

ENVISON

Trevenna is grateful for grant funded environmental impact advice from Envison when we were making decisions on environmental practices such as our District Heating System, lighting, insulation etc. 

TRY LOCAL, BUY LOCAL & SEE WHATS' ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Future Footprints - Keeping the South West Special, encourages visitors to try local, buy local, and see what's on their doorstep. www.futurefootoprints.co.uk

For a true taste of Cornwall, why not visit the monthly St. Neot Farmers Market selling food produced in the fields you can see from your barn, and the Taste of the West farm shop in St. Cleer. You will you contribute to the local economy and help reduce food miles. 

A perfect day does not need to involve a long car journey. Find out about attractions and events near to Trevenna. See our download, Things to do and See. There are a network of ancient foot paths to explore from right outside your barn, from St. Neot village and along the Cornish coast line. If you are feeling more energetic, there are cycle paths and bike hire across Cornwall. See www.sustrans.co.uk.