Sustainability Update at Sopwell House

At Sopwell House, we’re dedicated to enhancing sustainability in every aspect of our operations. We’re thrilled to share a recent update on our ongoing commitment to enhancing our ESG values.

Coffee Compost Bins

Each department has implemented Coffee Compost Bins. Recycling food and organic waste into compost offers numerous environmental advantages, such as enhancing soil health, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, and recycling vital nutrients.

Welcoming New Friends

Our garden team have been hard at work to create a space for several different animals and creatures to improve biodiversity and provides an important source of food and habitats which include a Wet Land Area, Hedgehog Hotel and Wildflower Meadow.

Wet Land Area: Providing a new home for creatures such as frogs, newts, water voles, and dragonflies as well as producing naturalised habitats throughout the grounds, improving biodiversity and providing shelter for small mammals. We have recently welcomed a family of ducks to Sopwell.

Hedgehog Hotel: Due to the large amount of woodland that backs onto our grounds, we have created a Hedgehog Hotel which provides a safe space for our nocturnal friends as well as maintaining the balance of our garden’s ecosystem.

Wildflower Meadow: Curated with over 22 different types of flowers, which will become not only a beautiful area at the front of the hotel but will be an important source of food and habitat for many species of animals and pollinating insects.

Kitchen Herb Garden

Introducing the creation of a stunning kitchen herb garden in our walled garden. This garden isn’t just about adding fresh flavours to our culinary delights; it’s a symbol of our commitment to sustainability and innovation. We’re proud to announce that our kitchen herb garden not only supplies our culinary team but Octagon Bar with a variety of fresh herbs, adding a touch of nature to our guests’ experience.

From fragrant lavender to aromatic basil, our garden is bursting with inspiration. Each herb not only enhances the flavours of our dishes but also embodies our dedication to quality, freshness, and eco-conscious practices. By planting our herbs onsite, we’re reducing our carbon footprint, minimizing food waste, and supporting local ecosystems. Plus, our guests can enjoy the beauty and calmness of the walled garden in bloom.

Sopwell Swifts

We’ve partnered with RSPB to help save the Swifts. Swifts are vital summer visitors to the UK, but their numbers have plummeted by over 58% between 1995 and 2018, landing them on the UK’s Red List and the IUCN European Red List. With just around 59,000 breeding pairs left in the UK, swifts are officially at risk of extinction.

At Sopwell House, we’ve taken the first step by installing two nest boxes. But our journey doesn’t end there. We’re committed to raising awareness of swifts throughout our team and the community by sharing information and organising talks with the Cottonmill Community Centre.

Want to learn more about these wonderful birds and how you can support the cause? Click HERE

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards sustainability. Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and implement eco-friendly initiatives, making every stay at Sopwell House not only memorable but also environmentally responsible.