At Northcote, sustainability is not simply something we do because we are expected to. It is woven into how we operate as a luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in the Ribble Valley, helping us protect the landscape, community and resources that make this part of Lancashire so special.
Surrounded by the beautiful Ribble Valley and Lancashire countryside, we are privileged to welcome guests to experience our food, hospitality and sense of place. We want you to leave having enjoyed it, knowing we are working to protect it for the future and many generations to come.
Our green journey is about making better choices every day. It means choosing suppliers carefully, reducing waste, using energy and water responsibly, reusing and recycling wherever possible and continually looking for better ways of working. Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility at Northcote. Our team are encouraged to understand not only what we are doing, but why it matters.
Food is at the heart of Northcote and our approach to sustainability starts with what we put on the plate. We value local and seasonal produce, strong relationships with our suppliers and knowing where our ingredients come from. By supporting local producers and respecting the ingredients we buy, as well as those we grow on site, we can celebrate Lancashire, whilst making thoughtful choices about our environmental impact.
We believe sustainability and quality belong together – and some of the most responsible choices, can also be the most delicious.
We continually ask ourselves: Can we do this differently? Reducing waste begins with what we buy, how we use it and what happens to it afterwards. We aim to use resources wisely, reduce waste at source and find responsible solutions for what cannot be avoided.
It’s a simple philosophy: Produce what we can. Buy thoughtfully, what we can’t. Use wisely and waste less.
Our green story is ultimately, a people story. Our staff turn our sustainability ambitions into everyday actions, while our local and regional suppliers, help us support the economy and character of our community. We also encourage guests to explore Lancashire in more sustainable ways – walking, cycling and taking in the landscape that makes this area so special.
We don’t believe sustainability means being perfect. It means being committed to improvement. We will celebrate what we achieve but also be honest about where we can do better. Awards for our green efforts are not the finish line; they are recognition of our progress and motivation to continue our journey.
Our ambition is simple: To leave Northcote, our community and the beautiful landscape around us, at least a little better than when we found them. Our green story isn’t finished. We’re writing the next chapter together.
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Our commitment to sustainability extends across every part of Northcote, from the kitchen garden and greenhouse to the wider guest experience. We’re proud to be working with Green Tourism as we hope to acheive Gold accreditation, helping us measure, improve and celebrate our environmental and sustainability efforts.
Read about our Northcote Gardens