Make your holiday as green as possible
We’re committed to sustainable tourism here at Cuckoo Down Farm and we want to make it as easy as possible to be green while you stay with us.
Compost loos
Our fantastic compost loos are as green as can be. You avoid polluting gallons of fresh water because you don’t flush at all – instead just a handful of pine woodshavings turns waste into something wonderful. And the loos honestly aren’t whiffy at all – just very peaceful!
Heating
The yurts are heated with locally-grown sustainable timber in a woodburning stove made in Devon from recycled steel.
Recycling
We have divided bins in each yurt kitchen so you can sort your rubbish. We will recycle all glass, paper, card and metal and food waste for you.
Low-carbon yurts
Our yurts do not have electricity so you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint just by being here, away from hi-tech gadgets. Lighting is a mixture of rechargeable and solar-powered camping lanterns. But it is possible to charge your phones etc on site – we’re only human!
Eco-friendly products
The yurt kitchens and bathrooms are kitted out with eco-friendly cleaning products.
Buy local
We source all our products and services as locally as possible. Please do the same while you’re here and support our fantastic village shop in West Hill, our local pubs and restaurants and the many lovely small shops and businesses in Ottery St Mary.