Green Tourism Business Scheme at Fowlescombe Farm Holiday Cottages in Devon


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Both our holiday cottages and our visitors center are certified as Gold. For more details of the scheme please see Green Tourism Advice or other websites - Search on GTBS and for our entry click here

Green Tourism Business Scheme gold award

The Green Tourism Business Scheme criteria cover 120 measures of sustainability including:

* Water and Energy	* Purchasing
* Wildlife	* Waste
* Communication	* Transport
* Energy
The criteria are based on practical actions relevant to several areas We have joined for the tourism accommodation, but have entered the spirit of it also for the whole estate
* Tourism accommodation	* Wildlife tourism
* Visitor attractions	* Farm tourism

For a list of attraction in the South West which are members of the scheme click here and watch out for their logo

For some tips on going green, click here

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Enjoy a delightful holiday or vacation on a real working farm with fantastic views and stunning scenery. Stay on our farm where children are very welcome, in a five star luxury and very special accommodation. Near Totnes, Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Huish, Ugborough, Ivybridge, Dartmouth, Wrangaton, Ermington, Avonwick, Modbury, Loddiswell, South Brent, Bigbury, Burgh Island - all in the South Hams - Devon, South west England. What a vacation or family break. Architect designed barn conversion for superb self catering accommodation. Gold star Green Tourism award - highly recommended. Read the testimonials and reviews