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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 collection of Eco Holiday Cottages and Lodges 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-friendy cottages.

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A farmhouse lounge with large sofas and a widescreen TV
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

James’s Parlour is a spacious converted Georgian barn set on lush green fields in Alkington, Shropshire. The large rural cottage offers an open-plan design, exposed beams, trusses and brick pillars, and extensive furnished grounds with an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports court and play area.

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A wood-clad, single-storey Quantock Hills holiday home overlooks a courtyard with a hot tub at dusk.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Lavender Barn is a 200-year-old cottage located near Halse in Somerset. It offers modern sophistication and has been rated 5 stars. This property comes equipped with a hot tub, wood-burning stove, games room, swimming pool and is wheelchair accessible. Guests and their pets are gifted with beautiful countryside views and have easy access to nearby beaches.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Introducing Ty Afal (Apple House), your charming Powys Holiday Cottage nestled in the heart of the Mid Wales countryside. This eco-friendly holiday lodge with a hot tub has been lovingly handcrafted on our working family farm. It promises an unforgettable self-catering rural retreat.

From the moment you arrive, you'll sense the warmth and dedication we've poured into every detail, ensuring your stay is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a family retreat, a laid-back reunion with loved ones, or your cherished honeymoon, Ty Afal is here to create lifelong memories.

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Ground floor, brick exterior of a barn conversion overlooking a shrub-filled garden
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Endless activities greet visitors to Oliver’s Mill, a large converted barn amid the rolling hills of Alkington. The 18th-century rural holiday cottage in Shropshire boasts style and traditional character and offers woodland, an indoor swimming pool, a multi-sports court & a children’s play area, plus a log fire.

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holiday lodge deck with a hot-tub, table and chairs
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Escape to the Somerset countryside near Cheddar at the beautiful Combe Hay eco-lodge, complete with luxury furnishings and a private Jacuzzi hot tub, perfect for a romantic getaway for two.

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A large open plan lounge with beamed ceiling, widescreen TV and comfy sofas.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Award-winning large 2-bedroom barn conversion - 5-star Gold. Free wifi - all on one floor, spacious ground floor bedrooms/wetrooms. Set on our rural farmstead in 19 acres of grass and woodland 2 miles from the historic town of Beverley. Arrive any day. Pets welcome. USE THE VISIT WEBSITE BUTTON TO SEE OUR WEBSITE VIRTUAL TOUR.

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Exterior of a Cotswold stone cottage behind a gated front garden.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

The Chestnuts is a large, Eco-Luxe, 5-star Gold Cotswold holiday Cottage in Shilton, an unspoilt village near historic Burford in Oxfordshire. Sleeps 8. This award-winning cottage has been beautifully renovated and furnished to create a relaxing and child-friendly rural retreat in the Cotswolds.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Experience luxurious living in this exquisitely designed eco-lodge located in the stunning Cheddar countryside at Strawberryfield Park. This spacious and bright two-bedroom lodge boasts three sets of glass sliding doors that lead out to a beautifully decked terrace, which comes complete with comfortable outdoor seating and a bubbling hot tub.

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A 2-storey wooden eco lodge surrounded by an open field.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

 

View No.9 The Vista, an eco holiday lodge in Woolacombe. Set within the small and peaceful Willingcott holiday park, just 2 miles from Woolacombe Beach, this retreat accommodates up to 8 guests. Its open-plan layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas flooded with natural light. The modern kitchen boasts sleek surfaces and amenities to make life easier for culinary enthusiasts. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a master king-size room with an en-suite and a twin room, there's ample space for relaxation. Enjoy outdoor living on the large decked area with a hot tub and extensive shared grounds.

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Here are some of the features you might expect to find in an eco-friendly holiday cottage:

1. Electric vehicle car charger

2. Solar electric or heating panels

3. A commitment to a plastic-free environment

4. Eco-friendly detergents

5. LED lighting

6. Timer switches on plug points

7. Double-glazed windows