Atlantic Bay Rest
A rustic cluster of cabins on Smerwick Harbour with its own beach access, solar hot water and a garden left wild for birds.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
2.9/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 47.5%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 3/4.
The garden is managed for wildlife with wild corners, native flowers, long grass and birdhouses; the beach is cleaned and the manager volunteers with Seal Rescue Ireland.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
Refillable bulk toiletries, homemade cleaning products, on-site food composting, recycling and recycled-paper toilet roll.
Source · 2026-10-29
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 3/4 · Several evidenced systems, such as protected habitat on site, native restoration and a wildlife programme, with no synthetic pesticides on the land | 22.5 / 30 points | The garden is managed for wildlife with wild corners, native flowers, long grass and birdhouses; the beach is cleaned and the manager volunteers with Seal Rescue Ireland. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as solar hot water, a stated photovoltaic share, or buildings designed to need no air conditioning | 7.5 / 15 points | Solar panels heat water for the house and the outdoor shower, and laundry is air dried to cut dryer use (sustainability page, 2026 site). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | Refillable bulk toiletries, homemade cleaning products, on-site food composting, recycling and recycled-paper toilet roll. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | Renovations reuse existing and second-hand materials, use water-based eco paint, and a discarded fishing net from Dingle marina was upcycled into a fence; the historic property is kept intact. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The sustainability page lists specific practices such as solar water heating, bulk refillable toiletries and recycled toilet paper from a named supplier. “Peter had installed panels that heat the water on the property for the house and the hot outdoor shower.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.7/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 16.3%
Green flags
- Pool and bathing water, level 3/4.
The FAQ describes swimming in a sheltered sea cove all year round instead of a treated pool.
“our little beach cove is ideally sheltered so we can usually swim all year around without experiencing big waves or currents.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 20 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 2/4 · At least 75% of daily cleaning products named as ecolabelled or plant and mineral based | 7.5 / 15 points | The sustainability page says cleaning products are homemade from bulk natural ingredients and the FAQ offers natural laundry detergent. “Laura makes homemade cleaning products from bulk natural ingredients.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 2/4 · Cotton or linen sheets named | 5 / 10 points | The sustainability page says bedding is cotton or organic cotton to avoid synthetics, but towels and mattresses are not covered. “Everything is cotton or organic cotton to avoid synthetic materials and microfibre pollution upon washing.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 3/4 · A natural pool with biological filtration, or bathing in the sea, river or spring instead of a treated pool | 3.75 / 5 points | The FAQ describes swimming in a sheltered sea cove all year round instead of a treated pool. “our little beach cove is ideally sheltered so we can usually swim all year around without experiencing big waves or currents.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.0/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 25%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The Meet us page names the German owner Peter Sauerland, and foreign ownership caps this pillar at level 1. “Peter Sauerland is the German owner of Atlantic Bay Rest.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The sustainability page says the stay tries to hire only people who live nearby, with no share stated. “We also support all sorts of local services, trying to hire only people who live nearby on the peninsula.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The sustainability page says new purchases are made from local businesses where possible. “When we need to purchase new, we do it from local businesses as much as possible.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The sauna page says outside guests can book the sauna, with access restricted to the sauna, beach and shower. “Our sauna is accessible both to accommodation guests and outside guests but booking is essential.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The sustainability page claims respect for heritage and culture without specifics. “Respect of heritage and culture is important to us.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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