The Independent has published a short article on ‘green/eco’ friendly hotels and assessment schemes in the UK. It’s interesting to note that Scotland is considered to be five years ahead of England and Wales in terms of ‘green tourism’ - the Green Business Tourism Scheme has over 700 accommodation providers listed. Some of the greenest accommodation provides identified in the the UK include:
- “Old Chapel Forge, near Chichester, Sussex. B&B whose philosophy is ‘green tourism - a philosophy not a product’. Each guest room contains a detailed explanation of the environmental policy, including the systems and eco-products in use.”
- “Strattons Hotel and Restaurant, Swaffham, Norfolk. Countless green awards and standard bearer for eco-friendly boutique hotels. You will receive a 10 per cent discount if you arrive by public transport.”
