Green holiday accommodation
Want to enjoy an environmentally-friendly holiday in East Sussex? The following holiday accommodation uses sustainable business practices.
Beachy Head holiday cottages
These holiday cottages are grade II listed and are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with stunning views down to the beach. They belong to the Green Tourism Business Scheme and are assessed every two years by environmental auditors for best practice in environmental, economic and social issues.
Beachyhead
Birling Farm
East Dean BN20 0AA
Phone: 01323 423906
Email: info@beachyhead.org.uk
Website: Beachy Head
Beech Hill Farm, Rushlake Green
Beech Hill Farm is a small, organically-run farm with rare breed sheep, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It has won two awards – a BETRE Green Action Award for its rain harvesting scheme and a SEEDA Sustainable Business Award for Resource Efficiency – and has been given a gold standard grading by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Beech Hill Farm
Rushlake Green
Heathfield TN21 9QB
Phone: 01435 830203
Email: julia@desch.go-plus.net
Website: Sussex Country Retreat
Beechwood Bed and Breakfast, Halland
Situated in the village of Halland, near Lewes, this five star and gold rated bed and breakfast belongs to the Green Tourism Business Scheme and operates in an environmentally sensitive way. Local attractions include East Sussex National Golf Club and Glyndebourne Opera House.
Beechwood B&B
Eastbourne Road
Halland BN8 6PS
Phone: 01825 840936
Email: bedandbreakfast@beechwoodbandb.co.uk
Website: Beechwood Bed and Breakfast
Little Marshfoot Farmhouse, Hailsham
This self catering accommodation has been awarded for its special efforts on environmental management, including the use of environmentally-friendly cleaning materials. Nearby attractions include Pevensey and Herstmonceux Castle.
Little Marshfoot Farmhouse
Mill Road
Hailsham BN27 2SJ
Phone: 01323 844690
Website: Little Marshfoot Farmhouse
The Royal Hotel, Eastbourne
This four star pet-friendly hotel is located on Eastbourne seafront, with uninterrupted views out to sea. It has been given a Green Tourism Silver award for initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint.
The Royal Hotel
8-9 Marine Parade
Eastbourne BN21 3DX
Phone: 01323 649222
Email: info@royaleastbourne.org.uk
Website: The Royal Hotel
The Silverdale Hotel, Seaford
This small hotel has won the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) Sustainable Business Award for its environmental efforts. It is proud of its energy conservation and recycling, and also supports local producers and promotes sustainable transport.
The Silverdale Hotel
21 Sutton Park Road
Seaford BN25 1RH
Phone: 01323 491849
Email: silverdale@mistral.co.uk
Website: The Silverdale Hotel
Strand House Hotel, Winchelsea
This luxury bed and breakfast near Rye dates from the 13th century and has been awarded a Silver Green Tourism Scheme award. Energy-saving improvements to the oak-beamed building include low flush toilets, low water use showers, low energy lighting, thermostatic radiator valves and draft-proofing.
The Strand House Hotel
Tanyards Lane
Winchelsea
Near Rye TN36 4JT
Phone: 01797 226276
Email: info@thestrandhouse.co.uk
Website: Strand House Hotel
Yew House Bed and Breakfast, Crowborough
This eco-friendly bed and breakfast holds a gold award from the Green Tourism Business Sceme. It's an ideal base for visiting Ashdown Forest and the High Weald, famous for its Winnie the Pooh connection.
Yew House Bed and Breakfast
Crowborough Hill
Crowborough TN6 2EA
Phone: 01892 610522
Email: yewhouse@yewhouse.com
Website: Yew House Bed and Breakfast
For more information
To find out what you can do to ensure your holiday doesn't have too much of an impact on the planet, take a look at Directgov – Holidays: Greener choices.
