Sustainable Stays

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Sustainable Stays at Braeview Escapes

 

At Braeview Escapes, we believe that luxury and sustainability can—and should—go hand in hand. Our commitment to Sustainable Stays means every visit supports the environment, local communities, and your peace of mind.

 

We’ve designed our adult-only glamping pods with both comfort and conscience in mind. From energy-efficient heating systems and eco-friendly cleaning products to sourcing from local businesses wherever possible, every detail reflects our dedication to leaving a lighter footprint.

 

We actively reduce waste, minimise unnecessary plastic, and encourage guests to recycle using clearly marked bins on site. Our pods are insulated to retain heat naturally, and we provide eco-conscious amenities, including products from Scottish Fine Soaps’ sustainable Sea Kelp range.

 

But sustainability isn’t just about systems—it’s a way of living and staying. By choosing Braeview Escapes, you’re supporting a business that cares deeply about preserving Scotland’s stunning coastline and doing the right thing for future generations.

 

We’re proud to be part of the growing movement of responsible tourism in the UK. With a stay that’s both luxurious and thoughtful, you can relax knowing your escape is doing good—for the planet, for people, and for you.

Things we already do……

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    Recycle in all our pods

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    Supply Bamboo (tree free) toilet roll

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    No Single Use Plastic – all toiletries are refills

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    Provide plastic free tea bags

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    Provide ground coffee from a local supplier

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    The whole site is powered by the Wind Turbine from the farm

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    Commit to minimum stays in our hot tubs pods – we never have more than 2 sets of guests per week to ensure that each hot tub is not changed over more than twice

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    Provide an EV charger to encourage guests with EVs

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    Use eco friendly cleaning products – better for the cleaners and the treatment plant

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    Encourage wildlife with our no mow banking and burn as well as continued planting of trees, hedges and shrubs.

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    Protect our dark skies and wildlife with reduced lighting around the site.

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    Support The Berwickshire Marine Reserve by stocking their Brochures and having the QR Code for and donations tin in The Bothy

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What’s new in 2025

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    Electricity Meter installed so we can monitor our usage accurately

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    Water Meter – planned installation so we can monitor our usage accurately

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    Investigate and try new cleaning products. We are currently trying Method cleaning products and laundry sheets.

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    Provide new bird boxes for our feathered friends around site and on the farm – even better, we can do this with a local charity of School as part of a community project

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    ochures and having the QR code and donation tin in our Bothy.

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    Continue to collect the Teeny-Tiny Tiptree Jam Jars that we use for breakfasts for St Abbs Lifeboat as they use them for fundraising.

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    Recycle all our old towels with The Berwickshire Marine Reserve or the Coldingham Brave Bayers.

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    Supply a Sustainable Stays Responsible Visitor Charter to guests in each pod