At Rock Cottage we are working towards creating a more sustainable environment and are proud that we have achieved the following contributions towards this :-
- Solar panels to heat our hot water & reduce the cost of electricity
- Electric car using our car charging point, also available for guests
- Natural drinking water from our own wells.
- Bee hives
- Hedgerows, wild garden areas and woodland
- Composting, biodegrade
- Log fires using our own wood from fallen trees and branches
- Recycle waste
- Homegrown vegetables
- Organically fed chickens & ducks
- Encouraging wildlife around our land which include, rabbits, hares,, wild bees, pheasants & other wild birds & animals
- No use of chemicals or pesticides to encourage insects & other wildlife
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![Home grown Vegetables](http://rock.parthian.opalstacked.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/home-grown-vegetables-tunnel.jpg)
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