Green Tourism Business Scheme gold award www.green-business.co.ukGreen Tourism Business Scheme

Dittiscombe Holiday Cottages joined this scheme in 2005 to help offset the impact that our visitors might have on the environment and local communities, and to find out how to operate the business in a sustainable way. We have to follow good environmental practices including recycling, minimise energy consumption, promote the use of public transport, and source local or environmentally sustainable supplies. Our most recent assessment in September 2009 confirmed our Gold award status (the highest award achievable) and we were commended for our commitment to sustainable tourism.

 

Dittiscombe Holiday Cottages has successfully retained their Gold Award. Their commitment to sustainable tourism is strong. With provision across all aspects of green tourism they set high standards. Information on car free activities includes excursions out from the cottages. Comprehensive details of local events, together with natural and cultural attractions, are provided in-house and on the website. Guests are encouraged to recycle with clear provision of amenities. A nature diary continues to contribute to the Wildlife Wonders survey conducted on the land. The land is managed sensitively with biodiversity and the range of habitats in mind. An excellent example of how tourism may be made more sustainable.

 

Walking the green lane to Slapton for a car-free day out.To find out more about what we are doing at Dittiscombe please visit our Green Holidays page, and for more information about the scheme and a list of other Green Businesses please visit either www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk or www.green-business.co.uk.

 

 

 

 

 

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National Quality Assessment Scheme

‘The cottages were found to be very well maintained with ongoing improvements including the addition of Wifi, Digital Televisions, new furniture, white goods, plumbing and lighting . A very good standard of cleanliness was noted throughout. . . The owners, who live on site, are clearly motivated and enthusiastic and are keen to ensure that their guests have a comfortable stay.’ Ailsa Saville, Assessor with Quality in Tourism.


Dittiscombe Holiday Cottages was assessed in December 2008 and was awarded a 4-star rating. This scheme provides a set of common quality standards with the aim of making it easy to understand and to give the visitor confidence that establishments meet the standard you expect. A 4 star rating shows excellent standards throughout. Part of the standard is that all critical areas of the property - cleanliness, living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen - must each achieve a grade commensurate with the overall rating.

 

For more information about the scheme or to make any comments or complaints please contact:

Economic Development and Tourism, Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4XX

Also more information can be obtained from www.enjoyengland.com/stay.