Responsible Visitor Charter
Help us to help save the planet
The Best Western Guide Post Hotel has teamed up with the Green Tourism Business Scheme in order to reduce our current Carbon Footprint.
Our aim is to reduce our energy consumption by 25% by 2011. We have already installed brand new energy efficient boilers along with energy efficient light bulbs where ever possible in existing fittings. We have introduced a recycling system and have installed a trash compactor to minimise our waste products. During 2010 we will be replacing all of our windows with PVC Double glazing to increase our thermal efficiency. We are continually striding to reduce our carbon footprint at the hotel, should you have any suggestions on how we can improve upon our policies please talk to a member of staff.
Here are a few examples of how you can help us achieve our goal and ultimately help the environment whilst staying with us at the hotel.
Conserve Energy
Reduce energy by switching off lights when not needed and closing windows if heating is on. Please also switch any appliances off that are not in use, including turning the TV off rather than leaving it on standby. The Energy Saving Trust provides information on what you can do at home. www.est.org.uk
Give the car a rest
Leave the car behind, if only for a day. Walk, cycle or use public transport. Please contact Reception who may be able to advise you if there any other guests from the same company to car share with. Our staff will happily provide you with public transport advice by either visiting www.traveline.org.uk or www.wymetro.com. Full details of transport links can also be found on our website or in the Guest File at Reception.
Shop Local
Use local products, they give you a flavour of the area and help support local
communities. We are fortunate to have some fantastic producers of food, drink and arts and crafts. Ask us about local markets or local and regional produce.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
You can help support us in our efforts to recycle – please ask staff for more details, or visit www.recyclenow.com. Please leave your newspapers, bottles and cans beside the bin ready for recycling.
Be Water Wise
Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and only fill the kettle with the amount of water required. Towel Policy - towels are replaced when required by leaving in the bathtub. If you do not require towels to be replaced, please leave them hanging on the rail.
Respect nature
Help us to look after the landscape and wildlife by not littering, guarding against fire and using footpaths and cycle-ways responsibly. Ensure you follow the Countryside Code www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk .When you are enjoying the local sights please remember to bag your rubbish and where possible recycle. Remember, when using designated walks please abide by the signposts and remain on the allocated pathways, which will help ensure our wildlife fauna and flora remain undisturbed and allowed to flourish naturally.
Support Green businesses.
There are hundreds of businesses in the region trying to reduce their carbon footprints through theGreen Tourism Business Scheme. Businesses are awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold for their efforts to be more sustainable. www.green-business.co.uk.
We also would like you to have a great time when you are here, and we’d like you to come back in the future.
Finally, if you feel there is anything else we could be doing to reduce our environmental impact please inform a member of our staff.