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Cornwall’s Precious Environment
Our farmhouse and country-cottage holiday accommodation is situated in beautiful locations – some close to wild and open moorland, others nestled among fields and hills or with views of the sea. The Cornish countryside is special and we take our role in preserving it for future generations seriously.
More than just boundaries
One of the most noticeable features in Cornwall’s geography is the flower-covered hedgerows. About three-quarters of them are very old and have provided an important contribution to the balance of flora and wildlife over many centuries. The local farmers are usually responsible for trimming the hedgerows after the spring flowers have seeded and the fledgling birds have flown their nests. This keeps them looking stunning in spring and early summer when the bluebells are at their best, and makes them neat and safe for pedestrians and vehicles before the foliage becomes overgrown.
Stepping out
Many of our accommodation providers are members of CoaST – Cornwall Sustainable Tourism project. We encourage people to enjoy their holiday with the environment in mind. This means discovering our countryside without using your car where possible. Obviously, as you’re staying off the beaten track you’ll need a car to reach us and to find many of the attractions, but we’ll also be able to tell you about those places you can visit on foot.
Rather than having a holiday touring by car, let your Cornish Farm Holiday host recommend marvellous surroundings you can discover having parked your car. We certainly have plenty to tell you about: cliff walks, amazing beaches, lush valleys, industrial archaeology, ancient stones and wells, waterfalls, moorland and grand gardens – and for all of these you need to get out of the car and walk, although many places can also be accessed by wheelchair users.
Drop down a gear
Remember our wonderful cycle routes too (see our area information pages for more), and many of the country lanes are ideal for quiet cycling. Some of our members can even offer you cycles to use during your stay.
Get fresh
We are conscious that the best contribution each of us can make to the environment is to eat locally grown or produced food. Our farm holiday hosts use this wherever possible – often the food comes from their own farms. If you’re self-catering, ask your host to point out the nearest roadside-produce tables and farm shops, for super-fresh food. Also, many farmers’ markets and small village markets are springing up all over the county, selling vegetables picked that morning, local cheeses, organic milk, farm-fresh eggs and locally made bread and savouries – ideal for taking out with you for lunch. Some of our members will be able to sell you produce grown on their own farms or help you to organise a holiday-home delivery of fresh produce.
Green tourism for the 21st century
Some of our members are organic farmers, whereas others belong to the Green Tourism Business Scheme, but all of us are aware of the contribution we can make to encourage green tourism, from providing local food and using energy-saving lighting, to limiting landfill waste and using environmentally friendly cleaning products. And we always ensure that your holiday will be comfortable, relaxing and as perfect as we can make it.
Enjoy Cornwall’s amazing environment from a delightful farmhouse or holiday cottage.
More than just boundaries
One of the most noticeable features in Cornwall’s geography is the flower-covered hedgerows. About three-quarters of them are very old and have provided an important contribution to the balance of flora and wildlife over many centuries. The local farmers are usually responsible for trimming the hedgerows after the spring flowers have seeded and the fledgling birds have flown their nests. This keeps them looking stunning in spring and early summer when the bluebells are at their best, and makes them neat and safe for pedestrians and vehicles before the foliage becomes overgrown. Many of our accommodation providers are members of CoaST – Cornwall Sustainable Tourism project. We encourage people to enjoy their holiday with the environment in mind. This means discovering our countryside without using your car where possible. Obviously, as you’re staying off the beaten track you’ll need a car to reach us and to find many of the attractions, but we’ll also be able to tell you about those places you can visit on foot. Drop down a gear
Get fresh
We are conscious that the best contribution each of us can make to the environment is to eat locally grown or produced food. Our farm holiday hosts use this wherever possible – often the food comes from their own farms. If you’re self-catering, ask your host to point out the nearest roadside-produce tables and farm shops, for super-fresh food. Also, many farmers’ markets and small village markets are springing up all over the county, selling vegetables picked that morning, local cheeses, organic milk, farm-fresh eggs and locally made bread and savouries – ideal for taking out with you for lunch. Some of our members will be able to sell you produce grown on their own farms or help you to organise a holiday-home delivery of fresh produce.Green tourism for the 21st century
Some of our members are organic farmers, whereas others belong to the Green Tourism Business Scheme, but all of us are aware of the contribution we can make to encourage green tourism, from providing local food and using energy-saving lighting, to limiting landfill waste and using environmentally friendly cleaning products. And we always ensure that your holiday will be comfortable, relaxing and as perfect as we can make it.