In the Cotswolds village of Barnsley, The Village Pub brings together the warmth of a traditional country inn with thoughtfully designed rooms. Oak beams, open fireplaces and inviting corners give the pub a character that feels relaxed and welcoming.

Part of THE PIG family, whose hotel group achieved B Corp certification in June 2024, The Village Pub sits within a wider commitment to responsible hospitality. Supporting local suppliers, reducing waste and making thoughtful use of resources are central to the group’s approach.

For Kuishi, this project was an opportunity to bring those principles into the bathroom essentials, with bespoke printed glass bottles and stainless steel holders designed for long-term use.

The Challenge

The brief was to create a refillable dispensing solution that complemented the pub’s character while meeting the everyday demands of hospitality.

The bottles needed to feel at home in the setting, with custom branding and secure holders. Just as importantly, they needed to support a routine of refilling and reuse.

Our Solution

Kuishi created bespoke glass dispensers using our organic ceramic screen-printing service, paired with stainless steel bottle holders.

Key features included:

• Custom screen printing: Designs printed directly onto the glass, creating a distinctive finish without separate labels.

• Refillable glass bottles: A reusable format that allows the contents to be replenished while keeping the bottle.

• Stainless steel holders: Secure wall-mounted holders that keep the dispensers neatly organised and accessible.

Together, these elements provided a practical, lasting solution with careful attention to appearance.

Sustainability in Everyday Use

THE PIG’s sustainability approach extends beyond its kitchens and gardens to the smaller decisions throughout its properties. The group identifies reducing packaging, choosing suppliers carefully and cutting waste as ongoing priorities. Its impact report also highlights refillable Kuishi bottles as part of its bathroom provision.

Our work with The Village Pub reflects that approach. Refilling the glass dispensers allows the same bottles to stay in use, reducing the need to replace individual containers whenever their contents run out.

The emphasis is on a simple, repeatable practice: retaining well-chosen products and replenishing what is inside them.

Results

The finished bottles and holders brought bespoke detail to the pub’s bathrooms while providing a practical system for ongoing refilling.

For Kuishi, the project shows how sustainability can become part of everyday hospitality through small, considered choices that work for both guests and the team caring for the space.

Conclusion

Our collaboration with The Village Pub brings together custom design and a commitment to reuse. The printed glass bottles and stainless steel holders offer a long-term approach to dispensing that complements the setting and supports more thoughtful use of resources.

Interested in creating bespoke dispensers for your pub, hotel or restaurant?

Get in touch with Kuishi to discuss your project.