The Chestnuts - A Luxury Cotswold Eco Cottage
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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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- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 5
The Old Barn is a gorgeous stone-built rural cottage set five minutes from Alton Towers Theme Park in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales. The large rustic holiday cottage in Farley features spacious grounds with lovely gardens, a blend of traditional features & contemporary comforts, as well as an open fire
- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
Explore Torbay's vibrant coastal resorts from this delightful seaside escape. Blue Harbour, a charming holiday cottage in Torquay, captures the essence of coastal living. With wooden floors, seaside-themed decor, and an enclosed courtyard garden, it offers a warm and inviting retreat. Close to shops, restaurants, and the seafront, the cottage is a short walk from Meadfoot Beach and provides easy access to Torquay's maritime wonders. Discover comfort and coastal charm at Blue Harbour - the ideal Torquay getaway.
- Sleeps
- 17
- Bedrooms
- 6
This large and pet-friendly North Yorkshire coastal holiday cottage near Saltburn-by-the-Sea stands just 800m from the beach and comes with a hot tub, sauna and BBQ. It has been created through a stylish upmarket conversion of a former Victorian powerhouse. The Powerhouse sleeps 17 in 6 bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
The Retreat is a charming North Devon holiday cottage in Appledore. The pet-friendly cottage offers an enviable waterside location, a spacious garden, exposed beams and sash windows, and a fantastic base for memorable seaside holidays.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Unique four-bedroom coastal property near Dartmouth in South Devon, sleeping up to eight guests. Suitable for large groups or extended families, including an outside hot tub and covered sauna.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 5
This large, family-friendly holiday home in North Wales sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms, yards from the beach in Rhos-on-Sea near Colwyn Bay. With a large and well-equipped games room and secure rear garden, Meadway House offers beach holidays with days out in Snowdonia. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Accessible by train, Station Masters Cottage is a large holiday home in Worcestershire. It combines modern amenities with characterful charm and offers three bedrooms with en-suites, a cosy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, and a spacious kitchen/diner. The enclosed garden with a barbecue is perfect for family gatherings. At the same time, its proximity to local attractions like the Severn Valley Railway and Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve ensures an unforgettable getaway. Explore further for complete details.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Margaret's Cottage is a rural paradise located in the remote Swaledale countryside. The small house is dog-friendly and child-friendly and sleeps four. Enjoy picturesque views from the cosy sitting room of this secluded Yorkshire Dales Holiday Cottage in Low Row Village.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Championship golf courses and spa treatments beckon at Ramson Lodge, a contemporary cottage near the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa in Suffolk. Walks and fresh air also await at the surrounding Constable County Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while lovely views are promised at the cottage.