Enjoy an environmentally friendly holiday!

The accommodation is as environmentally friendly as we've been able to make it!

What this means to you is a warm and cosy place to stay, no paint fumes or other air pollution, and a cottage that doesn’t spoil the beautiful area you have chosen to visit. Have a look at the details of the eco-features below and think how you will be contributing to a greener and sustainable Dyfi Valley if you come and stay.

Existing walls and features of the stables have been preserved and the original stone, slates and timbers have been used. The building has also been designed for low carbon emissions and high energy efficiency with the following main environmental features:

• renewable or cleaner energy sources: LPG gas, solar energy, renewable sourced electricity, woodburning stove using our own logs
• reducing energy use and energy losses: thick insulation, draught sealing of roof and walls, draught lobby and porch with glazing (some more solar energy); double or triple glazing of all windows; underfloor heating with 92% efficiency boiler; passive ventilation
• low solvent organic paint on all walls to avoid oil waste and improve the internal environment.

Biodegradable and recycled plastics and cleaning materials are used in the cottage, and recycling bins are provided.

Local and sustainable economy

The cottage has been equipped by buying locally and sustainably. All furniture and fittings come from 13 local suppliers (Dyfi Valley, Aberystwyth and Llanidloes), three other Wales suppliers, two Fairtrade suppliers, one organic, two recycled and two local suppliers of energy efficient lights and electrical goods.

The Dyfi Biosphere

The cottage is in the Dyfi Biosphere, a river catchment area which includes nature reserves at Ynyslas and Ynyshir, the river Dyfi estuary and the towns and villages in and around the valley.

'Biosphere' is the title given by UNESCO in recognition of the diversity of the area's natural beauty, heritage and wildlife, and for the community's efforts to contribute to a more sustainable world.

Yr Hen Stablau is contributing to this by respecting the environment, conserving energy, supporting local businesses and shops, encouraging visitors to enjoy and understand nature conservation, promoting knowledge of Welsh language, promoting local events, and providing beautiful accommodation.