In a world where sustainability is often reduced to a buzzword, Stone House takes a quieter, more genuine approach – one rooted not in trends, but in responsibility. Here in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, we know that everything we value – our setting, our community, and the experience we offer – depends on caring for the landscape and people around us.
This philosophy shapes every part of life at the hotel. Wherever possible, food is sourced locally, supporting nearby farmers and keeping food miles low. In the kitchen, a creative, zero-waste approach turns trimmings into stocks and scraps into our on-site compost, which helps nourish the garden.
Behind the scenes, energy-efficient systems work quietly – from our biomass boiler and rooftop solar panels to discreet insulation upgrades, LED lighting, and water-saving fixtures. Our electricity comes entirely from 100% clean, fully certified UK wind power, and guests can recharge electric vehicles on-site with two smart chargers.
At Stone House, “promoting local” isn’t just about ingredients – it’s about people, community, and traditions. Many of our team come from surrounding villages, bringing not only their skill but the warmth of true Yorkshire hospitality. We work with local craftspeople and trades to ensure restoration projects respect traditional materials and techniques, and even our interiors celebrate creative reuse (our bar was once a four-poster bed) and British brands.
Community is woven into daily life here. We support nearby events, collaborate with Hawes’ independent shops, and work to protect the culture and landscape of the Dales. From reducing light pollution to earn Dark Sky accreditation, to offering secure bike storage for greener travel, to keeping our laundry on-site to reduce transport miles, each choice ensures tourism benefits are shared – and that this landscape remains protected for generations to come.
For guests, it adds a quiet sense of meaning to every stay. Each meal, each comfort, each view from the window is supported by thoughtful choices behind the scenes. Sustainability at Stone House isn’t a statement – it’s a relationship: between people and place, past and future, host and guest.
