Roseland Bed and Breakfast has just received a Tourism Development Grant to reduce their carbon footprint. The business, located in a secluded location in Tredegar has been welcoming guests for 22 years. The house was formerly a gentleman’s residence owned by the ironworks and was the home of the ironwork’s doctor. Legend has it that there was a tree stump in the garden with 2 brass handles, used for tooth extraction by Dr Smith! A building of this history and provenance required a sensitive yet functional solution that was achieved with upvc sliding sash, double glazed windows with astragal bars and sash horns.
Cllr John Morgan, Cabinet Member for Place, Regeneration and Economic Development said, ‘Susy is a wonderful host with a generous welcome however the heritage and history of the property is also important to visitors. The new windows keep the character of the building and reduce the carbon footprint for the business. This is a great example of how the Shared Prosperity Fund has helped local businesses that are contributing to enhancing our tourism offer.’
Owner Susy Arnold said, ‘The house is pre 1800 and belonged to Sirhowy Ironworks before being transferred in 1840 to the Ebbw Vale iron and coal company only coming back into private hands in 1926. It was the old doctor’s residence and surgery. The grant has enabled me to upgrade and futureproof my business, be kind to the environment by reducing energy consumption and my rooms have a much better temperature control for guests.’
The Blaenau Gwent Tourism and Hospitality Grant is available to eligible businesses in Blaenau Gwent through the provision of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
