At The Pheasant Hotel, Harome, we are committed to fostering a sustainable and environmentally responsible hospitality experience. Nestled in the picturesque village of Harome, North Yorkshire, we recognise our duty to preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of our surroundings for future generations.
We are continually looking for ways to reduce our footprint, care for and protect the environment and give back to the communities we are a part of. This approach is integral to how we operate and in turn we hope to demonstrate to others that you can succeed as a business in a natural and environmentally correct way.
Kitchen Garden
In our orchard and kitchen garden we grow our own fruit and vegetables, which require no packaging and do not need to travel! Fruits such as apples, pears, damsons, plums, strawberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries are all incorporated into our seasonal menus along with a variety of herbs and vegetables such as asparagus, courgettes and beans picked fresh from the kitchen garden. We produce our own cider vinegars, chutneys and even gins using our own produce!
The Ravenswick Estate, just 10 minutes down the road, is able to supply us with an abundance of fruit, vegetables, flowers for the tables and game products during the autumn months.
Our gardens and grounds are managed to promote biodiversity, providing habitats for local wildlife. We also support local conservation initiatives.
All our garden waste along with all our food waste is composted and used in the kitchen garden and hotel grounds. Our coffee grindings make a fantastic slug repellent!
Reuse, recycle and re-purpose
We actively minimise waste through comprehensive recycling programs, composting organic waste and removing single-use plastics throughout the hotel. Our goal is to be zero waste to landfill.
We recycle glass, cardboard, paper and plastic.
We have removed all plastic from our bars including stirrers, straws and picks.
We have removed all plastic cotton buds and their plastic wrapping from rooms and replaced with paper or bamboo.
We provide Chapter Organic products to our guests but in large containers, not individual small bottles, to save on plastic waste.
We use reclaimed and natural building materials whenever appropriate.
We use many antique furnishings and upcycle furniture where possible to give the pieces a second life!
Saving Energy
We have implemented energy-saving measures throughout the hotel, including LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances and smart thermostats to reduce our carbon footprint.
In 2009 we installed our two bio-mass boilers which heat our hotel, swimming pool and provide all the hot water. The wood pellets which feed the boilers come from sustainable woodland.
Recently installed solar panels on the roof of our pool aid in pool heating.
In 2019 we installed a new kitchen including more efficient energy-saving electric appliances throughout and removed the use of LPG.
Where possible, our lightbulbs have been updated to LED bulbs, reducing our overall electricity consumption. We also use LED candles throughout the hotel.
Eco-Friendly Products
We use eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries to minimize environmental impact and ensure a healthier environment for our guests and team.
At The Pheasant Hotel, we are delighted to collaborate with Chapter Organics, a brand that began its journey quite serendipitously at a kitchen table in 2017. The founder discovered the transformative power of Aromatherapy for emotional wellbeing, especially after the challenges of parenthood disrupted sleep and energy levels. Chapter Organics has sustainability and natural products at its core and with reusable bottles throughout the rooms we have been able to remove single-use plastics from The Pheasant.
Community Engagement
We are dedicated to supporting the local community through partnerships with local businesses, charities, and cultural events. We believe in giving back to the community that supports us.
Education and Awareness
We strive to educate our guests and team about sustainable practices and encourage them to join us in our efforts to protect the environment.
Local and Sustainable Sourcing
Our restaurant proudly serves locally sourced, seasonal produce, supporting local farmers and reducing food miles. We prioritise organic and sustainably farmed ingredients.
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