We ask guests to take a moment to read this statement and to think about the ways they can help us.

Things We Do -

• We recycle paper, cardboard, bottles and aluminium cans.
• We compost all our garden refuse and collect leaves for leaf mould.
• We try to avoid the use of chemicals in the gardens.
• We manage our land sympathetically and only cut hedges every 2-3 years.
• We have changed over to low-energy bulbs for main exterior lighting.
• We buy in bulk and use local suppliers and contractors wherever possible.
• We have fitted showers in all cottages.
• We support our local community - particularly All Saints Church. Although we are not church members ourselves, All Saints is the centre of our community and provides the only public space for concerts, lectures and other events in the village. You will find a very warm welcome if you attend any of the events in the village.

Things You Can Do During Your Stay -

• Please recycle - a box for paper and bin for other items are in the laundry.
• Please 'bag and bin' sanitary items and nappies.
• Think about supporting local shops and Cornish produce suppliers.
• Enjoy our lovely countryside - take a walk and enjoy the peace and quiet!!

More information -

We provide more information in the leaflets in each cottage and in the laundry. IF YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION DURING YOUR STAY AND CAN'T FIND IT - PLEASE JUST ASK - WE'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP.

The Discovery Centre in Looe (Millpool Car Park) is an excellent source of information and the staff there can help you really make the most of the countryside and coast of this part of Cornwall.

Walks

In the laundry: Walks from Tresarran leaflet, various walking books and OS maps for loan (please return after use). Programme of guided walks led by Mark Camp at WalkaboutWest (recommended).

Cycling

In the activities folder in the laundry, details of bike hire, cycle routes in SE Cornwall and the Camel Trail.

Public Transport

None in Herodsfoot! But we are close to the Liskeard - Looe railway line (can be combined with various walks through the Looe Valley) and the Hoppa bus which links various attractions during the summer. Details, again, in cottages and laundry. It's also worthwhile considering travelling by train into Plymouth (from Liskeard), particularly during the summer.

Local Produce

Oughs Cornish Hampers - Oughs of Liskeard is one of the West Country’s most famous traditional food stores. Their hampers contain the finest local produce, including Menallack farmhouse cheese, Skinners Cornish ales and Cornish Orchards apple juices and ciders from Westnorth Farm, just two miles from Herodsfoot.  You can see their hampers at www. oughs.co.uk – or call us and we will send you a leaflet. Order via us and we will collect your hamper for you and deliver it to your cottage (saving you the delivery charge).

Fish from Pengelly's on the quay at Looe, Yarg cheese direct from the Lynher Dairy, Upton Cross or from Oughs Delicatessen in Liskeard.

Farmers Markets - in Liskeard and Looe - see Jackie for details. Farm/organic shop in Liskeard cattle market car park.

Organic veggie boxes - Keveral Farm Ltd, St Martins-by-Looe, Tel:01503 250135

Organic beef and lamb - Churchtown Farm, Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Tel:01726 870375

Events

These publications have details of loads of interesting and informative walks and local events (in cottages and in laundry):

• Countryside Events leaflet produced by the Caradon Countryside Service
• Events Special paper produced by Caradon District Council.