20 ways whilst holidaying at The Old Rectory that you can help reduce energy wastage and preserve the environment
Please read our 20 ways that you can be a responsible traveller if you decide to visit The Old Rectory.
- By turning heating down and closing all windows when you go out.
- By turning the thermostat down when not needed.
- By turning off appliances when they are not in use – like when you're mobile or laptop have finished charging.
- By only using the washing machine with a full wash load and washing your clothes on a cooler setting.
- By using the eco-friendly washing powder we provide when washing your clothes.
- By using eco friendly cleaning products if you want to do any cleaning of surfaces etc while you are staying here – you should find a selection of these in the cottage but do let us know if you are running out
- By stacking your dishwasher up during the day and only running it when full. We provide you with environmentally friendly dishwasher liquid.
- By shutting windows when heating is on and drawing the curtains at night.
- By not leaving taps running and by conserving water where ever possible.
- By recycling as much of your waste as possible – please place all your glass, paper, plastic etc in the bins provided or drop off at recycling banks when you are out and about.
- By switching off lights not in use.
- By switching the television off, rather than leaving it on standby.
- By shopping & eating locally and eating locally grown and produced food. We are fortunate to have some fantastic producers of food, drink and arts & crafts.
- Use the bags we provide in your cottage, rather than shop provided bags, for your purchases.
- Tell us if you can think of ways we can make The Old Rectory more environmentally friendly.
- Why not take a picnic and enjoy watching the wildlife by our pond?
- Local Walks – we have provided a folder of walks in each cottage that offers a range of walks of different lengths and all starting at or near The Old Rectory avoiding a long car journey.
- By leaving the car in Bungay and using the bus to travel to Norwich.
- By visiting lots of the wonderful attractions here on our doorstep and avoiding too many long car trips to more distant attractions.
- Observe the Countryside Code.