Sustainability

We do not want to impose activities that will get in the way of our guests’ enjoying Henge Estate. However, we encourage our guests to be conscientious when it comes to conserving electricity and water, recycling and reducing plastics and waste. If you subscribe to our sustainable approach, at home and while a guest at…

We are aiming for zero net carbon emissions on-site as soon as possible. The technology around sustainability and the products and services available to minimise our impact on the planet continue to evolve, so we would love to hear any suggestions for how we can achieve our zero net carbon goal more swiftly.

We have three open fires in the main house. These reduce the need for the oil central heating in winter, but smoke from burning firewood adds to air pollution, environmental damage and health problems. In time we will retire the open fireplaces but not before we replace the oil boiler. We also have a chimenea…

To support the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping the planet healthy, and recognising the many challenges they currently face, Henge Estate took on six beehives in the orchard in 2021, with over 250,000 bees. The bees are cared for by a diligent beekeeper, a retired Gurkha from Nepal, who has extensive…

We recycle all items that can be, including composting all food matter going into the compost, which is then used on the estate.

The house has been restored as sustainably as possible within the context of preserving a listed building of historic value. Original furniture from the house has been re-used, and second-hand and antique pieces have been incorporated into the design, along with recycled demolition items (except for beds and mattresses which are all brand new and…

Our shower products and hand wash and lotion are supplied by Bramley, and are plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, biodegradable and made in the UK. They are provided in refillable bottles which are 100% recyclable and biopolymer meaning sugarcane is used in the manufacturing process rather than fossil fuels. All loo paper is carbon neutral and supplied…

All laundry and dishwasher capsules are sourced by SMOL, which use concentrated but lower levels of chemicals per wash. The packaging is made from both recycled and sustainable materials that is 100% recyclable too.