Number of beds

Number of overnights 2005
(or latest figures available)

Average annual occupancy

Profile of guests

Environmental features

Eco Renovation & Extension at YH Lockton - General Ecological Features included:

• Sheep’s wool insulation to the existing cold brick walls.
• Recycled newspaper loft insulation to the cold ceiling.
• Draft sealing and regulated ventilation to improve thermal performance.
• Low E, argon filled double glazed energy efficient timber doors and windows.
• Energy efficient wood stove using CO2 neutral fuel to the members lounge.
• Provision of low energy lighting system through out.
• Inclusion of draft lobbies for heat retention.
Glazed conservatory entrance lobby/cloaks area as passive sunspace.
• Full access & provision made for disabled persons.
• Dedicated disable shower toilet/bathroom to the new BS 8300: 2001 standards.
• 2 low flush water saving toilets. 1 dry compost demonstration toilet.
• Showers with water saving aerated heads supplied by solar hot water.
• Wash hand basins with water saving aerated heads supplied by solar hot water.
• All sanitary cubicles provided with natural roof day lighting, natural ventilation
  & winter heat recovery extracts.
• High efficiency condensing boiler with pre-insulated hot water cylinder
  with water pre heat via solar panels.
• Dedicated drying room making the use of excess boiler & hot water cylinder latent heat.
• Photovoltaic solar panels to produce renewable electricity from the sun mounted on the south roof.
• Solar hot water panels providing solar hot water.
• Natural green sedum roof to the new extension providing a bio diverse living roof with roof light.
• Secure cycle store with lockable racks and possible roof covering.
• Open courtyard with out door seating provision.
• Rain water harvesting, and rain water recycling for non potable uses.
• Provision for recycling facilities.
• Larger lounge dining area with access hatch to the kitchen and scope for community access &/or IT training.

Environmental impact

The hostel aims to minimise the environmental impact of guests visits on the local environment as well as educating them on how they can change their behaviour and global footprint when they return home.

Economic/financial impact

The hostel is now an environmentally sustainable building and the ECO Hostel project has created a sustainable business that would not, otherwise have survived.