Sustainability

At The Roost we make the most of the sun and the rain.

At the end of 2022, we installed solar panels so The Roost is now powered by solar backed up by 100% renewable energy. From day one, The Roost has been an electric-only site so the solar panels help offset our running costs and our environmental impact. An insulated hot water tank efficiently generates and stores hot water, ensuring guests can enjoy lovely hot showers, and hot water in the kitchens, whenever they want it.

We harvest rainwater in large, hidden tanks to flush toilets, wash bikes, and water the garden, significantly reducing the use of drinking water. If levels run low, our backup system seamlessly switches to the mains, ensuring we never run out.

Sustainability is built into almost every part of The Roost, including our kitchens, shower rooms and cabins. Here’s how we’re reducing waste and conserving resources while keeping things comfortable for our guests:

• LED lights and motion-sensor extractor fans in kitchens and shower rooms - no switches so no wasted electricity.
• Insulation keeps the cabins warm and cosy.
• Wi-Fi controlled heaters ensure cabins are warm for arrivals and can be switched off when guests check out.
• Timer switches prevent energy waste and are used in the drying room and on our festoon lights.
• Push-button showers and taps help reduce water waste.
• Loos have low-level flushes and use rainwater for an eco-friendly flush.
• Shower room heaters automatically shut off if left running.
• In the kitchens, washable scrubbies and washing up brushes with replaceable heads cut down on waste.
• Comprehensive recycling system with separate bins for cardboard, glass, plastic, tins and food waste.
• Eco-friendly, refillable cleaning and laundry products minimise single-use plastics and unnecessary deliveries.

Making your journey to the Roost a little more eco-friendly is easier with:

Electric vehicle charging

We have a twin EV charger so, if you drive an electric vehicle, you can easily charge it overnight (sign up and charges apply). No need to hunt for a charging station, just plug in and relax.

Travel to the Roost by train

The village train station, Troedyrhiw, is just a 5 minute walk away with direct connections to Cardiff and beyond. Why not bring your bike on the train? From The Roost, you can ride to BikePark Wales in about 17 minutes and it's all off-road.

And, we’re on the Taff Trail (cycle route 8) which connects to Brecon and Cardiff. You could always cycle to us or stop off on the way through. Also, check out Lôn Las Cymru, national cycle route 8. A challenging long-distance trail that takes in the Taff Trail and runs the length of Wales, from Cardiff to Anglesey/Ynys Mon.

At The Roost, we’re not just creating a retreat for our guests, we also want it to be a haven for wildlife. While the site already had plenty of trees, we wanted to add more. So, we planted over 800 native hedging plants, including hazel, dog rose, and hawthorn, along with fruit trees (the apples are delicious) and we've even planted our old Christmas trees.

We advocate ‘no mow’ to encourage bees and insects so you won’t find us strimming too often, just enough so you can still see the cabins. You'll also find bird nesting boxes, feeders, and even a bat box, helping us create a welcoming environment for all creatures, great and small.

Bird watching at the Roost

The Roost is a hot-spot for birds, and they’re both beautiful and very distracting to watch. What might you see during your stay? Keep an eye out for woodpeckers, starlings, nuthatches, siskins and many more. Need help identifying them? Visit the RSPB for a handy guide.

The Roost is Green Key certified so you can stay with us and know that we’re doing what we can to make your stay comfortable and sustainable.

“The Green Key certificate is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. A Green Key assures guests that, by choosing to stay with a Green Key establishment, they are helping make a difference for the environment.”

"The Green Growth Pledge helps Welsh businesses take pro-active steps towards improving their sustainability, demonstrating their positive impact on the people and places around them, as well as joining a growing community of forward-thinking organisations who are helping Wales transition to a low carbon future."