Green Tourism

At Widefirth Cottages we are committed to providing an excellent quality of service for our guests whilst also minimising the environmental impact of our business.  A symbol of our commitment is our membership of the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).  Under this scheme we have achieved a Gold Award by reducing our energy and water consumption, actively pursuing recycling and purchasing local produce.

Each cottage minimises energy use by being well insulated and centrally heated, using “A” energy rated appliances and the use of low energy light bulbs.

We reduce, recycle and re-use in order to ensure our footprint is minimal and encourage our guests to follow the same philosophy.  Waste bins for recycling glass, paper and metal are provided.

Environmentally friendly cleaning products which do not harm the environment are provided for use during your stay.

Provisions of the welcome packs are locally sourced.

Farming Environment

Widefirth Cottages are situated on the Riff farm.  Since late 2006, the farm has been placed on the Rural Stewardship Scheme for the management of the land and adoption of environmentally friendly practices.  At Riff farm the land is managed to increase the diversity of grassland plant species and farmland birds.  The fields have been sited and linked to maximise their benefit.  An archaeological Bronze Age cist is also maintained.



We have a small number of cattle which are kept happy and healthy with minimal use of medication.

A farm explanatory pack introduces visitors to what we are doing and raises awareness of how farms contribute to the countryside.

For further information on our environmental commitment, please download our brochure.