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Gable Lodge News

ISSUE 7 June 2009

In April we achieved a 5 star hygiene rating from North Devon Council. This is the highest rating for excellent food safety.
In May we appeared in the North Devon Journal, promoting our silver award from green Tourism for the second time, we also launched a refill service for Ecover Cleaning Products.
On the 5th June 2009 we were delighted to win the Devon Federation of Small Businesses 2009
Award for Environmental Responsibility. We will tell you more about this once we have been presented with the trophy.

Greener Holidays

Our Silver Award shows our on-going commitment to keeping Exmoor special. Our Environment policy includes conserving energy and water where possible, supporting local producers and retailers by buying local foods and reducing the use of cleaning products that damage the environment. We can offer suggestions on the best places to walk and the wildlife you might see and we find that many of our guests do not need to use their car once they get here. While you are on holiday don’t forget to keep thinking about the environment. View full Environmental policy

7 Ways To Make Your Holiday Greener

1. Save energy – switch off lights when not needed, turn off the tv at the set rather than leave on stand-by, close windows if the heating is on.

2. Give the car a rest – go for a walk, cycle ride or check out the bus timetable.

3. Buy local products – there are lots of local food producers in the area try some you won’t be disappointed. Buy locally made crafts for presents rather than mass produced souvenirs (read the small print on seemingly local gifts).

4. Reduce, reuse, recycle – buy a reusable bag to reduce the number of carrier bags you need. Any plastic or glass bottles, cans, card or paper you use we will recycle, simply leave it next to the bin in your room.

5. Save water – don’t leave the tap running when it is not needed eg when cleaning your teeth. Only place towels in the bath or shower if you really need clean ones; laundry is our biggest user of water.

6. Enjoy the natural environment – get out there and find out what Exmoor has to offer, there are lots of events organised to help you appreciate the wildlife and scenery, ask us or ask at the Tourist Information Office.

7. Look out for other accommodation and attractions that are also trying to help the environment, eg look for places with a Green Tourism Business Award or a David Bellamy Conservation Award.

To find out more about Green Tourism see www.green-business.co.uk

Local Food
Both our Breakfast and Evening meal menus contain as much local produce as possible. We source our meat from Besshill Farm just outside the National Park, our free range chicken from Creedy Carver and Freebird in Braunton, our free range eggs from Cobley Farm, Crediton our yoghurts from Stapleton Frm in North Devon. Locally landed Cod and Haddock ensure it is extra fresh and the jams, marmalades and honey are all locally made in and around Lynton.
Will you resist our Local Lamb or Grandma’s Homemade Apple Pie served with Devon Clotted Cream? (yes, it really is made at home by grandma) Price for a 3 course meal is £16 or £13 for 2 courses.
If you cannot eat a big meal (our portions are on the large side) why not try homemade Exmoor Angus steak pie, an omlette or a jacket potato from our Lighter Menu.

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