WELCOME TO THE HEART OF WHATLEY MANOR
At the heart of the Cotswolds lies Whatley Manor, a luxury country house hotel and spa that has set a new benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the UK. Rather than treating sustainability as an afterthought, Whatley Manor has woven environmental responsibility into the core of its operations, seeking not just to minimise harm but to leave a positive legacy for the planet and future generations.
Whatley Manor’s sustainability journey began with a bold commitment: to radically reduce its carbon footprint and integrate responsible practices into every aspect of the business. The hotel has partnered with global sustainability platforms such as EarthCheck to honestly measure and report its environmental performance. Through this collaboration, it has reduced its direct energy emissions by 98%, hitting its initial targets years ahead of schedule.
The hotel’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Whatley Manor has achieved multiple consecutive EarthCheck Silver certifications, a highly regarded international benchmark in environmental sustainability for the hospitality industry. This consistent recognition underscores the hotel’s commitment to continuous improvement in key areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and community impact.
Whatley Manor has gone further than most, becoming the first climate-positive hotel in the UK. This means that it removes more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits each year. By investing in verified carbon credits from globally recognised environmental projects, such as forest conservation initiatives in Mexico and cookstove projects in Kenya, the hotel ensures its sustainability strategy extends far beyond its own grounds.
Sustainability isn’t limited to carbon emissions. The hotel actively fosters biodiversity across its 12 acres of gardens, planting trees and expanding kitchen gardens to support wildlife habitats and provide local produce. Its involvement in community events and regular sustainability talks reflects a belief that environmental action should inspire and involve those around it.
Sustainability influences every guest experience at Whatley Manor. The hotel’s restaurants have earned accolades for gastronomic sustainability, sourcing ingredients locally and minimising waste. Beyond food, efforts like reducing single-use plastics and educating guests about the hotel’s sustainable practices ensure visitors are part of the journey toward a greener future.
Whatley Manor’s sustainability story is one of ambition, accountability, and continuous progress. With goals to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2035 and an unwavering commitment to regenerative hospitality, the hotel demonstrates that luxury and sustainability can not only coexist but thrive together.