West Lexham, Norfolk, England
A creative, sustainability-focussed social enterprise in its infancy. Offering a unique immersive learning experience as well as a beautiful rural setting to relax, eclectic accommodation to suit all budgets and an open, friendly vibe.
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Whole Cottage = £238-407 for up to 3 nights and £310-£690 for a week, Indoor Camping = £66 for two sharing, Furnished bell tent = £110 - £130 Unfurnished bell tent = £50
How does West Lexham minimise its impact on the environment and contribute to a sense of place?
Solar powered lighting is used around the campsite and in bell tents. They are in the process of installing a solar array to meet all or most of their energy needs. There is recycled newspaper insulation lining the roof of the village hall and a wood fire to heat it. They have separated recycling facilities for guests and a compost heap. Only eco friendly cleaning products are used and an extensive rainwater collection is in progress as well as a grey water reed bed system. Where food is offered, local caters are employed and the food is sourced locally from the Norfolk Food and Drink food co-op. There is also local produce available for purchase from the garden.
The owners strongly encourage guests to travel by public transport and arrange shared minibuses to transport guests from the nearest train station. They have also put together a cycle guide of the area, including a route from the station, several guests already travel this way and the aim is to encourage more to follow suit. They also champion the use of reclaimed materials in all development on site, and do so in a creative and attractive way. They run courses on sustainable building and permaculture and are members of the local food cooperative.
Top Eco Features at West Lexham
Recycled newspaper insulation lining the roof of the village hall & a wood fire to heat
Separated recycling facilities for guests & a compost heap
Uses ecover cleaning products & are planning extensive rainwater collection and a greywater reed bed system for next year
Where food is offered it is sourced locally from the Norfolk Food & Drink food co-op. Where possible food is organic & seasonal
Strongly encourages guests to travel by public transport & arrange shared minibuses to transport guests from the nearest train station
Champions the use of reclaimed materials in all development on site, & doing so in a creative & attractive way. Courses on sustainable building & permaculture
Location
Directions from station:
To cycle from the station takes about 1h 30 mins and there are some picturesque villages en route including the historic Castle Acre.
Alternatively there is the X1 bus service which comes to Swaffham from Kings Lynn every half hour.
We can arrange mini bus taxis for large groups, or provide local taxi numbers. It takes 30 minutes by car to get to West Lexham from the station. Please see our website for more details http://www.westlexham.org/contact/travel-to-west-lexham/.
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