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 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
- 11
- Bedrooms
- 5
Hazel Barn is a large, luxurious farmhouse with a hot tub for cottage holidays in North Devon. The family-friendly Exmoor cottage lies on the owner’s rural property. It treats guests to an open fire, indoor and outdoor games areas and captivating views of North Molton village and beyond.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
A sandy beach sits on the doorstep of Swn y Mor, a large seaside holiday cottage with a hot tub in Pembrokeshire which welcomes families. Outdoor entertaining areas and generous windows capture the ocean views and complement the luxurious décor of the pet-friendly holiday home. Sleeps 8.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Withymead Cottage is an Exmoor holiday cottage in Withypool in the heart of the National Park. The single-storey cottage overlooks and leads down to the River Barle through mature landscaped gardens offering fabulous moorland views, often with the world-famous Exmoor ponies and deer grazing.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
A historic Georgian property offering self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 12, Derwent House provides six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a panelled dining room and a large, superbly equipped kitchen. It is an excellent holiday cottage in Derbyshire for special occasions and meeting with friends and families, ideally for exploring the Peak District.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
With fabulous waterside views across the beautiful River Dart and the Marina beyond, the 2-bedroom apartment at 40 Dart Marina is in a fabulous South Devon location within walking distance of central Dartmouth within a designated National Landscape.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Vaulted beamed ceilings and contemporary comforts greet visitors at 5c Hideways, a Norfolk coastal cottage just moments from the beaches of Hunstanton. The single-storey cottage promises light and airy open-plan spaces, a sunny courtyard, a sea breeze, and access to Norfolk's coastline.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
The Old Dairy opens up the North York Moors and Coast for exploration and provides for a comfortable stay in Beverley. The converted barn welcomes pets and sleeps 4 guests and offers an enclosed, lawned garden with a summerhouse, as well as an open-plan design, arched windows and contemporary style.
- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 4
The Lofthouse is a spacious Somerset holiday apartment within striking distance of the beach in Minehead. The apartment retains exposed beams, stone walls and other original features and blends this with chic coastal décor and light-filled spaces. Enjoy easy access to the best of Minehead, Exmoor and the Somerset coast.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Mill Cottage is a delightful two-bedroom holiday property near Tintagel in North Cornwall, nestled in a designated National Landscape. It offers families an idyllic getaway in the village of St Nectan’s Glen. The coastal cottage boasts gorgeous gardens surrounded by trees with a babbling brook.