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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
The Summer Lodge, a holder of the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders and HRS Green Stay certifications, is a beacon of eco-friendly practices in the hospitality industry. The structure of the resort is purposefully designed to maximize airflow and natural light, significantly reducing the need for air conditioning, lighting, and heating. Moreover, the establishment has a written environmental policy statement, affirming their commitment to eco-friendly initiatives such as reforestation and wildlife conservation.
Committed to sustainability, Summer Lodge provides bicycles for guests to enjoy, uses non-toxic cleaning products, and features LED lighting throughout its premises. They are notable for their use of a green roof and building materials sourced from sustainable resources. The lodge collects rainwater and reuses treated wastewater, ensuring efficient water management. With separate waste bins for recycling in each guest room, composting of organic waste, and at least three categories of waste separation, the lodge's commitment to reducing waste is commendable. Furthermore, they opt for toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded an eco-label and offer locally produced meals, showcasing their commitment to both local sourcing and eco-friendliness.
Committed to sustainability, Summer Lodge provides bicycles for guests to enjoy, uses non-toxic cleaning products, and features LED lighting throughout its premises. They are notable for their use of a green roof and building materials sourced from sustainable resources. The lodge collects rainwater and reuses treated wastewater, ensuring efficient water management. With separate waste bins for recycling in each guest room, composting of organic waste, and at least three categories of waste separation, the lodge's commitment to reducing waste is commendable. Furthermore, they opt for toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded an eco-label and offer locally produced meals, showcasing their commitment to both local sourcing and eco-friendliness.
Certifications:
TripAdvisor GreenLeaders
HRS Green Stay
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Green roof
Building materials from sustainable resources
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
LED lighting throughout the premises
Environmental manager appointed
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Bicycles provided to guests
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Wastewater is reused after treatment
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Recycling bins in guest rooms
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Here at Summer Lodge we are ecstatic that we were selected for the third year in a row as a TripAdvisor GreenLeader! It is an honor to be recognized by this prestigious program, which was created with travelers in mind who keep their carbon footprint light.
To qualify for the program, Summer Lodge passed a series of requirements, including the following green practices:
o Use energy-efficient light bulbs throughout the building
o Energy-saving lighting controls in external areas
o Use of wall mounted fans instead of energy consuming A/C
o Water heated by solar thermal system installed on our roof
o Water-efficient showerheads in guest bathrooms
o Limited use of chemicals for the water treatment in the swimming pool
o Measurement and record of electricity and water consumption on a regular basis
o Use of alternative water sources for watering gardens and cleaning our hotel’s exterior
o Regular checks to ensure energy and water equipment is working efficiently
o Tree shading and selective plants in the gardens to keep building cool
o White painted combined with planted (green) rooftop to reflect/reduce the heat
o Completed waste assessment of business in accordance with the community’s waste and recycle management system and non-toxic pest control
o Recycling bins in common areas for different types of waste, such as paper, glass and metal
o Towel and linen reuse programme
o Use of recycled toilet paper and eco-friendly certified cleaning products
o Participation to local educational activities related to the objectives of the eco-friendly tourism
o Staff training on implementing the hotel's green practices
o Encourage guests to walk, bike and use public bus instead of hiring cars
o Support the protection society of sea turtles in Crete and participate to their voluntary projects
Here at Summer Lodge we are ecstatic that we were selected for the third year in a row as a TripAdvisor GreenLeader! It is an honor to be recognized by this prestigious program, which was created with travelers in mind who keep their carbon footprint light.
To qualify for the program, Summer Lodge passed a series of requirements, including the following green practices:
o Use energy-efficient light bulbs throughout the building
o Energy-saving lighting controls in external areas
o Use of wall mounted fans instead of energy consuming A/C
o Water heated by solar thermal system installed on our roof
o Water-efficient showerheads in guest bathrooms
o Limited use of chemicals for the water treatment in the swimming pool
o Measurement and record of electricity and water consumption on a regular basis
o Use of alternative water sources for watering gardens and cleaning our hotel’s exterior
o Regular checks to ensure energy and water equipment is working efficiently
o Tree shading and selective plants in the gardens to keep building cool
o White painted combined with planted (green) rooftop to reflect/reduce the heat
o Completed waste assessment of business in accordance with the community’s waste and recycle management system and non-toxic pest control
o Recycling bins in common areas for different types of waste, such as paper, glass and metal
o Towel and linen reuse programme
o Use of recycled toilet paper and eco-friendly certified cleaning products
o Participation to local educational activities related to the objectives of the eco-friendly tourism
o Staff training on implementing the hotel's green practices
o Encourage guests to walk, bike and use public bus instead of hiring cars
o Support the protection society of sea turtles in Crete and participate to their voluntary projects
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As a bed and breakfast, it likely implements enhanced cleaning protocols to ensure a safe environment for guests.Arrival
Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes
As required by airlines
Yes
As required by airlines
Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests
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Outdoor Pool
Location of the pool: Outdoor pool
In the pool there is also:
an area designated for children
Pool surface size: 70 m2
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About Summer Lodge
License: 1042K112K2673301
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Yes, Summer Lodge has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire
No, a spa isn't available at Summer Lodge.
No, Summer Lodge doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Summer Lodge.
No, Summer Lodge doesn't have a gym.
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