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TRAVEL SUSTAINABILITY IIIII

THE JACK RUSSELL INN,
HAMPSHIRE

POST RANCH INN, CALIFORNIA

This is a great example of a getaway that borders on luxury, and has eco credentials to match. Not
only are you whisked into the ranch on a hybrid vehicle, but the first thing you'll notice are the 990
solar panels, designed to soak up the power of the Californian sun. Its 40 lodges are all built from
sustainable materials such as glass, wood and stone, and even its tree houses (no, really) were built
with the intention of protecting the roots of the ancient redwood and oak trees that surround the
area. It also fosters a culture of respectfulness by sensitively landscaping its garden to ensure plants
are drought-resistant, and endangered species such as western pond turtles and Californian condors
can still thrive in the vicinity. All that - and commanding sea views - make this one memorable stay.
postranchinn.com

BSPOKE TOURS

CONTIKI X HIRESTREET

With research showing two-thirds of new
holiday clothes are never worn again, travel
experts Contiki have partnered with online
retail platform Hirestreet in an effort to spur
travellers on to rent a holiday wardrobe
instead of buying new. Not only does it
save you money, but even premium quality
threads are available to rent from just £12
per item, plus the hiring and return process
couldn't be easier. hirestreetuk.com

For the two-wheeled warriors (and
travellers) out there, BSpoke Tours are
redoubling their efforts to encourage
responsible travel and routes that can be
reached by train. Not only does it provide
top-of-the-range bikes, including e-bike
options, but it's happy to advise and
help organise cycling tours by rail to a host
of European countries including France,
Germany, Spain and Austria. Closer to
home, there's the choice of cycling from
Inverness to Edinburgh (via a few castles
and whisky distilleries), or beside the
best coastlines and beaches in Ireland.
It also works with locally owned hotels,
apartments and suppliers, and encourages
clients to visit smaller family-run
restaurants, bars and shops to support the
economy directly. bspoketours.com

A dog-friendly hotel in Faccombe, situated
in the heart of Hampshire, The Jack Russell
Inn is a great example of a relatively small
destination that has green credentials at its
heart. The water which supplies the rooms
is drawn from a bore hole within its grounds,
and electricity for the site is provided by an
on-site wind turbine. Meanwhile, a biomass
boiler that runs on wood pellets provides heat
to the pub and its cosy lodges. The hotel also
works on a "one for three" ratio, which replants
three trees for each tree felled for the pellets.
Within its canine-themed rooms (Great Dane,
Spaniel, Bull Dog, Labrador and superior
Spinone) the refillable washing containers
dispense Noble Isle's indulgent range of
vegan washing products. And that's without
mentioning the super-comfy beds, roll-top
baths and tranquil setting.
thejackrussellinn.com

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