We at The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel are committed to minimising the environmental impact of all our activities.

Actions taken by the hotel include:

1: Energy

• February 2012 - installed 20 solar panels to hotel capable of generating 3000 kwh of carbon free electricity per year, saving 1,630kg of Co2 emissions.
• Our electricity is generated from 100% clean renewable sources
• Low energy lighting throughout, with timers where appropriate

2: Resources

• Minimisation of waste through purchasing. 2000 plastic milk cartons eliminated by switching to glass bottles. Soap, conditioner and shampoo bottles in bedrooms all refillable
• Glass, cans, plastic bottles, paper, cardboard etc. is collected for recycling and all appropriate kitchen waste composted
• Wherever possible, local, fair trade and organic products are used

3: Policy

• Recycled paper is used in all stationery as well as for toilet tissues
• Heating for communal areas is provided by a new super efficient (2006) condensing oil fired boiler
• 250mm of loft insulation installed throughout the building
• 10% discount to any guests who arrive by foot, bicycle or public transport
• 5% discount to guests who arrive by car, are staying for 3 nights or more, and who surrender their car keys for the duration of their stay

Guests can help us by:

• Re-using towels where possible
• Turning off lights/television and closing curtains, depending on the season, when you leave your room
• Turning down room heating if it is too hot or if you are leaving the room

Suggestions on how we can improve our environmental performance are most welcome.

Environmental Reporting

Green Tourism Audit Report - click here

Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emmissions - click here