The Gîte Les Estinnes has been committed to an "eco-responsible" approach since its creation and has decided to formalize this by being, at the end of 2018, eco-labeled "green key".
Our membership will end on 12/31/2022, the overly theoretical criteria only partially corresponding to our approach. However, the Gîte les Estinnes will maintain the requirements and criteria acquired in the past within the framework of this eco-label.
Environmental statement
As the owner of the Gîte les Estinnes, we are committed to ensuring responsible management from an environmental and social point of view, as well as to limiting the impact of our activities on the environment.
Respect for the environment and our social responsibility are essential components of the gîte's missions.
Gîte les Estinnes complies with environmental and social legislation, as well as the requirements that apply in the Walloon Region, but we want to go further.
We monitor water and energy consumption within our establishment, in order to continually improve our infrastructure/equipment and ensure more economical management based on this data.
We are committed to reducing our waste production and limiting our impact on air, water and soil as part of our environmental policy, thanks to an efficient management system.
We raise awareness among our guests so that they contribute to respecting the environment.
Our gîte complies with legislation on town planning and regional development, the rights of local residents and communities, local natural and cultural heritage, the health and quality of life of local residents, as well as access to resources for local people.
We do not sell, exhibit or participate in the trade of endangered or protected species and historical or archaeological objects, unless authorized by law.
Our establishment ensures that its guests are welcomed without any form of discrimination related to disability, social status, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.
Gîte les Estinnes is committed to informing its guests and involving them so that they contribute to the implementation of its environmental and social policy.
Eco-responsible accommodation
Here are some of our commitments and actions to ensure eco-responsible accommodation that combines comfort and respect for nature:
To limit our impact on water:
We use eco-certified cleaning and laundry products.
We wash bed linen (mattress protector, pillowcases and sheets at a maximum of 30° on a short program). We dry the laundry outside when the weather permits.
The taps and showers are equipped with water savers.
To limit energy consumption:
We check our water and electricity consumption every month.
Photovoltaic panels provide most of the electricity needs.
Lighting is provided by a maximum of energy-saving lamps (LEDs) or low consumption.
We use a pellet stove for the main heating and the temperature of the house is automatically set to 20-21° in winter (except winter exceptions).
The building (wood frame) is very well insulated.
To limit waste:
The Gîte has, in addition to the usual sorting bins for your waste, locations provided for the recovery of batteries, corks (cork, metal, plastic), peelings (compost), food leftovers (laying hens in the garden).
To preserve biodiversity:
The garden is maintained exclusively using ecological products and watering is done only in the evening or early in the morning.
A large insect hotel (2019 project) and birdhouses are installed in the garden.
The result of our compost is used for the vegetable garden and our plantations.
To encourage sustainable development:
In our purchases, we ensure that we favor local production or those with the lowest impact on the environment.
We look for companies or traders who promote local labor, or who take into account the social dimension.
For your travels and walks:
The cottage is labeled "Bienvenue Vélo". Welcome Bike Label
Local producers
Ferme Depuydt (Fraises)
Rue de Trivières,14, 7120 Estinnes
Ferme du Parisien (Beurre de ferme)
Grands Trieux, 15, 7120 Estinnes
Ferme Legat (Légumes, fruits, jus)
Rue de Binche, 33, 7120 Estinnes www.hainaut-terredegouts.be/producteur/ferme-legat/
Ferme Saint Martin (Lait entier, Beurre ,Beurre au sel de Guérande )
Rue de la Science, 15, 7120 Estinnes
Ferme Heulers (Dans une petite ferme comme autrefois, Ginette et Michel vous accueillent et commentent la salle de traite, la fabrication du beurre, du fromage,… Des goûts authentiques. )
Rue Emile Heulers, 11, 7120 PEISSANT
La Grange à Pain (Boulangerie , pain cuit au feu de bois)
4, Rue de Lisseroeulx, 7120 Estinnes
Vignoble des Agaises (Ruffus)
Chemin d'Harmignies, 1 7120 Haulchin
Ferme De la Princesse (Produits du canard, foie gras)
4 Rue de la Princesse 102, 7131 Binche
www.hainaut-terredegouts.be/producteur/ferme-de-la-princesse
Au Fourbout(Courgettes, potirons, coloquintes, choux)
Rue d'Anderlues, 35, 7130 Binche
Brasserie Brootcoorens (Bières)
Rue de Maubeuge, 197, 6560 Erquelinnes
Brasserie d'Erquelinnes (Bières)
197, Rue de Maubeuge, 6560 Erquelinnes
Vignoble du Domaine du Chant d'Eole
Grand Route, 7041 Quévy