It is evident, by the choice of suppliers, that rate. In keeping with this informality there is no and is maintained via an eclectic mix of sustainable
this is an elite, luxury hotel. Showers by Hansgrohe receptionist in the lobby as you arrive, just a clutter energy sources that include grey water harvesting,
(see ad, page 42), Villeroy & Boch (see ad, page 34) and technology-free desk with a note that reads, rain water harvesting, solar water heating, insulation,
ceramics, Respa beds, furniture by Ligne Roset and ‘Come in. Take a seat. Someone will be with you biomass boiler, and ventilation heat exchange (see
Denon, Robert Welch cutlery. Other suppliers of note shortly’. And suddenly they appear, as if they were descriptions below). An all-natural pool and sea
include Eclipse Contract Furniture for the bespoke just passing through but are nevertheless delighted thrift roof help keep the ecological footprint at a
‘saddle mould’ chairs (see Eclipse ad, following page) to see you. Instantly you get a feel for what this minimum, and widespread use of recyclable and
in the restaurant and for the terrace seating, HB hotel is all about. It’s warm and relaxing, laid back recycled materials reflects the team’s down-to-the-
Furniture for the colourful lobby sofas and Reynolds and friendly. Spot on for city dwellers looking for a last-detail efforts to protect and honour the unique
Collcutt (see ad, page 16) for some exceptional little peace and quiet. Cornish environment in which their hotel stands.
joinery work throughout the public areas of the Environment Grey water harvesting
hotel. The Scarlet team believes that a building relying so This comprises the wastewater from guest showers
The staff within the hotel are friendly and heavily on the natural landscape for its power has a and baths; it is treated and then recycled to flush the
have an adopted informal attitude. Their uniform responsibility to treat that landscape with respect lavatories.
is casual and slightly ill fitting in some cases, but and care. Accordingly, the entire hotel structure Rainwater harvesting
their attentiveness and willingness to please is first was built in keeping with eco-friendly principles The Scarlet uses collected rainwater to top up
the natural pool, to irrigate the sea thrift roofing,
to wash cars and to provide rinsing and washing
facilities for wetsuits and outdoor kit.
Biomass boiler
Biomass is classed as a renewable energy source
and is considered carbon neutral. The Scarlet’s
biomass boiler is fired on wood chips and used to
produce the hot water for bathrooms, kitchens and
for heating the hotel. The wood chips come from
Cornish woodlands that are sustainably managed.
Solar panels
The Scarlet uses an evacuated tube system to heat
the water for the indoor pool. The advantage of
using evacuated tubes is that, unlike old style flat
plate panels, they will work even during the coldest
seasons. The vacuum prevents the tube from being
cooled too much by the ambient temperature,
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