Sustainability and our impact on the planet is really important.  Here at Grays Court we endeavour to all we can to reduce our impact for our welfare  and to avoid wasting energy.

Food Preparation

Fresh and seasonal and largely local produce is the primary focus of Grays Court and The Bow Room Restaurant.

We grow a wide variety of our own produce here in our kitchen gardens. Avoiding the use of chemical fertilisers and only using organic pest control,  (nematodes) we ensure the welfare of our resident birds and hedgehogs.

We aim to provide sustainably sourced cuisine that offers our guests the unique opportunity to experience a connection to the region of Yorkshire that they are visiting.

Bath Amenities

Our complimentary Clarins guest bedroom toiletries are all-natural, essential oil-based, custom-formulated products. They are made without preservatives and artificial ingredients and packaged in recyclable containers. Clarins replace any ingredients they harvest and 73% of their packaging is recycled.

Energy Conservation

Where possible we have installed timed/motion activated  lighting in all operational areas to try and reduce energy consumption.  Installing new radiator valves and pipe insulation ensures we are keeping the house warm but not wasting energy. Moving to LED and energy saving bulbs, again where possible throughout the the hotel has resulted in some reduction in energy consumption.

Water Conservation

We invite our guests to reuse towels and we have implemented installed  a pay per wash scheme with the glass washer  which ensures that we only run a cycle when the machine is full, reducing water and energy consumption.

Recycling and Waste Reduction

All suitable kitchen waste from our kitchens is composted and used by our gardening team to fertilise our garden and edible gardens.  We look for opportunities to reduce the use of paper and other disposables wherever possible. Glass, cardboard and plastics are collected by a local recycling companies.