Rock-a-Bye Bed and Breakfast

Warren and Lynda

Warren and Lynda Bartholomew are the helpful hosts at the Rock-a-Bye Bed and Breakfast. They live on site and are available for any emergencies.

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:

Rock-a-Bye is doing a lot for the region. The many steps that the management is taking in various spheres are as follows:

Energy Conservation

• All incandescent light bulbs are being replaced with low energy bulbs.
  

Protect Indigenous Vegetation

• No remaining indigenous bush will be cleared for agriculture.
• Alien plant removal is ongoing.
• Indigenous plants are used in the gardens

Wildlife Conservation

• Chemicals that have the least effect on wildlife are preferred.
• Anti poaching patrols are being done on an ad hoc basis.
• No wild animal is destroyed on the property.
• Poaching of fish in the river is reported and acted upon.
• The hotel is a member of the local Conservancy.

Responsible Agricultural Practices

• Contours are in place where necessary to prevent soil erosion.
• Fertiliser application is done according to leaf and soil analysis, so that excess fertiliser does not need to be applied.

General

• The labour intensive nature of the farming operation provides employment for many people.