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Brockenhurst village, UK: Cottage Lodge Hotel New Forest has installed a bicycle-powered television as its newest energy-saving initiative. Guests staying there will keep fit while enjoying their favourite programmes on the TV.
The 'Standing Hat' room where they bicycle is installed ,also features low-energy lighting, solar panels and a wood-burning stove to produce hot water, and a low-flow toilet and shower to reduce water use. The publicity also boasts that environmentally-friends paints and low-impact building materials were used throughout, while the room’s bed, bedside table, dressing table, wardrobe and mirror were crafted by a local tree surgeon from a single beech tree which fell in the village.
The 'Standing Hat' room where they bicycle is installed ,also features low-energy lighting, solar panels and a wood-burning stove to produce hot water, and a low-flow toilet and shower to reduce water use. The publicity also boasts that environmentally-friends paints and low-impact building materials were used throughout, while the room’s bed, bedside table, dressing table, wardrobe and mirror were crafted by a local tree surgeon from a single beech tree which fell in the village.
Christina Simons, the hotel’s owner says the 360-year-old property has recycling in its heritage. She further said :
"I focused on three things when constructing the room: reducing waste, minimising pollution and using resources with the lowest impact possible.I also wanted to show that being green can also be exciting and fun, and guests love cycling on the bike."
The hotel has won several prizes for its eco-friendly initiatives, including awards from Visit Britain and the AA.
A stay in the Standing Hat costs from £129, including breakfast.
The hotel has won several prizes for its eco-friendly initiatives, including awards from Visit Britain and the AA.
A stay in the Standing Hat costs from £129, including breakfast.
Call 01590 622 296
or visit www.cottagelodge.co.uk
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