Environmental Credentials
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award winners 2025
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EMQ Awarded 2025
EMQ Outstanding Newcomer
EMQ Outstanding Newcomer
Why it matters
We believe caring for holiday cottages means caring for the places people come to enjoy. Based in the Peak District and Derbyshire, we see how a thriving visitor economy depends on healthy landscapes, strong communities, and responsible businesses.
Sustainability isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s part of quality. Doing our best to reduce impact helps protect the countryside, supports local livelihoods, and keeps our service future-ready as guest expectations and industry standards evolve.We use eco-friendly cleaning products to ensure that our services have minimal impact on the environment.
What we do
Choose Local
Waste considerations
Greener Options
Choose local suppliers wherever possible to reduce transport miles and keep value in the community. Our welcome packs can feature local favourites such as Derbyshire Tea and Peak Bean coffee — a simple way to celebrate the area and support independent businesses.
Greener Options
Waste considerations
Greener Options
Select greener energy options and more efficient ways of working, making practical choices that reduce environmental impact.
Waste considerations
Waste considerations
Responsible Employers
Reduce waste and improve recycling across changeovers by minimising unnecessary packaging, recycling wherever possible, and encouraging clear, easy-to-follow recycling habits in properties.
Responsible Employers
Responsible Employers
Responsible Employers
Be fair, responsible employers. We invest in training and support for our housekeeping team, with clear standards and safe working practices (including manual handling and COSHH). We believe looking after people is part of looking after the planet.
Celebrate Local
Responsible Employers
Always Improving
Celebrate local culture and regenerative tourism by championing local experiences and businesses, helping guests connect with what makes Derbyshire special.
Always Improving
Responsible Employers
Always Improving
We don’t claim to have it all solved — but we do commit to reviewing our processes and making realistic improvements year on year.
If you’d like to know more about our approach — or how we can help make your property more future-ready — we’d love to talk.