
View My Favourite Eco-Friendly Holiday Cottages
There are plenty of easy ways to make your next self-catering holiday environmentally friendly. Whether you stick to public transport or avoid flying, going away doesn’t need to be wasteful or add to CO2 emissions. Booking a holiday cottage with a beach or a national park on its doorstep can also help to keep your trip green by eliminating the need to get in your car every time you head out for the day.
Help to leave only tiny environmental footprints on your next holiday. Scroll down to view this Eco Holiday Cottages and Lodges collection in the UK and see each property’s environmentally friendly qualities. See our blog article on Eco-Chic Holiday Cottages for further information on what kinds of facilities to expect in luxury eco-friendly cottages.
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- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Culls Cottage is a 5-star Cotswold holiday cottage. This Grade II listed luxury eco-cottage is located in Southrop, an unspoilt Cotswold village near historic Lechlade-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. This beautifully furnished, child-friendly stone cottage sleeps six guests.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
The Smithy at Keld Head Cottages is a quaint romantic cottage on a gorgeous property outside Pickering in North Yorkshire. The rural holiday cottage boasts exposed beams, a traditional fireplace, award-winning gardens, beautiful views, and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Elm Lodge is a wood-clad cottage on a lovely property close to the coast in Washford, Somerset. The modern cottage boasts an open-plan design and contemporary style, a deck with gorgeous views, a hot tub, an inviting interior with an open fire, exposed beams, and oak floors.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Panoramic Views is a chalet-inspired countryside cottage in the Trull area on the outskirts of the county town of Taunton, Somerset, offering stunning views of the Blackdown and Quantock hills, with a well-equipped kitchen, king master with en-suite with walk-in shower, and two flat-screen TVs.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Orchard Cottage is a large 4-bedroom farm cottage in North Devon, a rural location near South Molton on the edge of Exmoor. This family-friendly rural retreat is ideally located for exploring Exmoor and North Devon's fabulous award-winning beaches.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Hazel Lodge combines the best of old and new, with exposed beams and open fire, plus modern comforts and contemporary style. The pet-friendly cottage near Washford in Somerset features a spilt design and external staircase and offers a covered hot tub, open fire, lovely garden and serenity.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Pasture View Cottage is a large eco-friendly, single-storey country cottage on the edge of Pickering for holidays exploring the North York Moors and the North Yorkshire coast. Features include a large private garden and a very well-equipped kitchen. Children will love the play area and play shed.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This delightful lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace on 500 acres of private land. Recently awarded a five-star AA rating, it features an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting area, a verandah, and a hot tub. The historic town of Colchester is 40 minutes away.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Escape to the countryside and experience an enchanting holiday at Woodbell Lodge. This luxurious cottage is one of five detached properties located on the beautiful Wakes Hall Estate, near the village of Wakes Colne in Essex. The property is pet-friendly and features a veranda, hot tub, two en-suite bedrooms, and modern eco-technology.