The Crooklands Hotel Bar and Restaurant

What we actively do to Reduce our Carbon Foot Print..

We Take this very seriously and are always trying to improve and reduce our carbon footprint.

Our Progress so far...

RECYCLE-  Glass, Paper/Card, waste Oil, Plastics, Light Bulbs, Wooden Pallets (kindling), Plastic delivery trays are collected and reused by our suppliers and Compost is made from grass cutting and vegetable peelings and used as fertilizer.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY- Recently install highly efficient boilers,  Eco glazed units, Zoned heating for both accommodation floors, Individual thermostatic controls in guest rooms,99% of our toilets are dual flush and fitted with hippos - reducing water wastage, Sensor taps or push taps in all public toilets,Water sensors in men toilets for urinals, Energy saving fittings and lighting. Storage area for bikes and cycling and walking guides are available. 

HELPING CHARITIES-Old Blankets are donated to the local animal centre, Paper is shredded and used as animal bedding, Plastic tubs are used as animal bowls, TV's go to the Salvation Army.

WE ALL CARE- Employees trained on energy saving issues. Including our lights off policy; all lights are switched off in unused areas and encourages staff to cycle to work or car share. Eco -Cleaning products are used throughout the hotel.The receptionists are encouraged to use e-mail confirmations as apposed to postal confirmation.

GUEST ROOMS- Small bottles of toiletries have been replaced to large refilled soap dispensers. Sustainable bathroom products are used. The guest rooms and restaurant use fair-trade and local products. Guests are encouraged to participate in the guest environment policies, see Guest Charter for further details.

SOURCING- All our fresh food  is locally sourced, we are using Plumgarths for all our fresh meats, burgers and sausages. Fresh fish delivered daily from Neve's of Fleetwood, our vegetables and salads are from Ribble Farm, Longridge, freshly made desserts from Lathams, Fulwood. Home-made delicious ice cream from English Lakes Ice Cream, Tea 

& Coffee from Farrer's of Kendal. Herdwick Carpets have been chosen because of their use of wool from the local Lakeland sheep. All local stone is used during our building works/repair works.