Awarded Gold
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Eco-friendly holidays in Cornwall
– why is it important to us 💚
Visitors come to Cornwall because of its amazing natural beauty and at Tehidy Holiday Park preserving this environment has been a key focus for the last 18 years. We like to think you can have your cake and eat it – as long as you choose the right ingredients💚
We take our commitment to the environment seriously. We are proud to be carbon neutral. Electric car drivers now have the convenience of a rapid EV charging point on site. Exploring Cornwall from our amazingly central location is easy and green.
Green Tourism Gold
We see Tehidy Holiday Park as being an extension of our natural surroundings and have always held an eco conscience at the heart of all we do. Our carefully planned and managed setting is a haven for wildlife, and we strive to have a gentle environmental footprint. We fully appreciate the benefits of being close to nature, which is more important than ever, and we are keen to preserve our wildlife-friendly environment for the benefit of nature and to enhance the experience of our guests.
A Taste of What We Do
Cornish Hedging – made with local soil and stone, creating a wonderful habitat for plants and insects. Some of our hedges are over 350 years old and are a part of ‘what makes Cornwall special’. We have created many more Cornish hedges.
Hedging and trees – a wide range of hedging and trees, great for birds and insects. Hedges act as windbreaks, naturally manage groundwater levels and are good for wildlife. Removed trees and branches can be used to make beautiful carvings, seats or wood piles. We have planted hundreds of meters of native species hedge over the years.
Bird, bat boxes and feeders – many different types of birds use our nest boxes. A nest box camera operates in reception, and we follow generations of blue tits. Feeders support our birds all year round and allow guests to enjoy some bird watching too.
Flower borders – flower borders allow rain to soak in and keep groundwater levels needed for healthy plants. The stone used in the borders is locally sourced and the spaces between stones create a great habitat for plants and insects. We even use homemade compost from green waste for the flowerbeds which helps with water retention in dry summers too.
Wild borders – wildflowers flourish in areas specially set aside for them. We hand-pick out brambles and nettles from areas where people have access, such as around camping pitches. Our lovely bee hotel helps overwintering insects, including many types of pollinators.
Wild areas – nature is abundant in these wild spaces, we manage them on a 3-year cycle to allow regeneration and diversity. Woodpiles create perfect homes for animals including hedgehogs, voles and insects. There are even handmade hedgehog houses tucked away for our little guests. Feeding stations and clean water supplies help our prickly friends too. Our caravans have wooden skirts around them, they look better and also provide a safe refuge for birds and hedgehogs on their wanderings.
Orchard and wildflower areas – bees, butterflies and birds love this area with wildflowers and fruit trees which provide us with a beautiful year-round backdrop. The apples make great cider in the autumn too.
Eco hard stands – traditional gravel hardstands and ‘green’ tracked grass hardstands are permeable letting rain soak into the ground and reducing water runoff.
Energy – electricity is 100% green energy from renewable sources like wind and solar. Appliances are ‘a’ rated; we use low-energy lighting and communal indoor rooms are fitted with occupancy sensors to reduce usage. Our cottages are super insulated to northern European standards, which is twice that of the UK and have super-efficient heating systems. Solar thermal heating provides hot water for our camper’s shower facilities.
Low light pollution – our outdoor lighting gives safe access and also minimizes light pollution to help you enjoy the night sky. Perfect for looking out at dusk to spot an owl. Or search for our wonderful owl carving created by Matt Crabb, the UK chainsaw carving champion.
Recycling and waste – over 40% of our waste is recycled. We have an easy-to-use recycling system in all areas of the park. In reception you’ll find reclaimed body boards, buckets, windbreaks and more, perfect for our guests to use on a day out. They are free to use, we simply ask for a donation in a charity box. You can even recycle batteries here too.
Cleaning products – eco friendly products are used where possible that are kind and healthier for people and nature.
Plastic alternatives – plastic products are being phased out. We bulk buy and refill containers where plastic is used. Please help by recycling. Why not use one of our stainless steel reusable water bottles – available in reception. Fill up for free for years to come.
Our office and reception – Reception was once the blacksmith’s forge for mining ponies and dates back to 1650. Products are chosen to be eco friendly. Recycled paper, recycling used ink cartridges, using emails to save paper.
Water – communal areas have push taps. WCs are also fitted with low flush options. Water butts catch rain from gutters, we use this for our planters. ACO drains catch surface water and divert it to soakaways to maintain ground water levels. Car parks are gravel to allow water to soak in and reduce run off.
Stream and pond – our small pond is a home for newts and frogs as well as many types of insects such as dragonflies. It shows a pond doesn’t have to be big to benefit wildlife. The stream bank is a corridor for birds and animals, such as kingfisher, dippers, fox and deer.
Key points of Gold Award
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We are committed to supporting our staffs health and well being, our community, equality, diversity and inclusivity
- We aim to provide excellent customer experience
- All our initiatives consider improving biodiversity, support of local businesses, use of local suppliers and sustainable travel
Find out more about the Green Tourism Award by clicking here
David Bellamy Gold Award
David Bellamy Gold AwardThe David Bellamy Conservation scheme Gold Award was seen as the highest level of recognition for environmental practices. They no longer give this award but do help businesses begin their journey in being sustainable. We were proud holders of their Gold Award every year after we came to Tehidy and thank them for their support in our Green journey.
