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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
44
Bedrooms
20

In the open countryside on the edge of Pickering and the York Moors, a picturesque group of stone cottages with beamed ceilings and stone fireplaces furnished with an emphasis on comfort and relaxation. Extensive gardens with a garden house, play area and barbecue. See our website for Virtual Tour www.keldheadcottages.com

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

The Norfolk Beacon is a sophisticated North Norfolk coastal cottage within the lighthouse at Winterton-on-Sea. Sitting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the pet-friendly cottage boasts a sea breeze, beautiful views, unique architecture, a library, a log fire, a patio and a sunroom.

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Close up of a farm cottage exterior in The Quantock Hills showing the front door and surrounding shrubbery.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Discover The Old Bakery, a charming 17th-century dwelling nestled within the picturesque village of Crowcombe at the heart of the Quantock Hills. This characterful retreat, at Town End Farm, is not just for families but caters to couples of all ages seeking seclusion and luxury in Somerset's stunning countryside, regardless of the season.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Modern, 1st-floor, 2-bedroom, pet-friendly coastal apartment sleeping 4 in Filey's Bay Holiday Village. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, fishing and bike hire. Green Gables lies within easy reach of the beach and the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds countryside.

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A traditional Somerset cottage with white rendered walls and a newly thatched roof overlooks a large lawn
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Splatt Barn is a lovingly-restored rural holiday cottage in Somerset with a thatched roof amidst beautiful countryside with coastal views. Situated on the edge of Porlock, the pet-friendly cottage sleeps four guests. It boasts a delightful spacious garden, a conservatory, luxury furnishings, an open-plan design and a log fire.

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Exterior of a modern semi-detached with an overhead porch and front lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of the attractive town of Beadnell, Bay View is a first-floor Northumberland holiday apartment that makes the perfect holiday home on the North East coast with an outdoor wood-decked balcony overlooking sandy beaches and the North Sea.

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Aerial view of a country cottage on the edge of a wood overlooking fields in Glamorgan
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Nos Da (Welsh for 'good night') is a beautifully presented contemporary cottage offering the ideal tranquil escape in South Wales' beautiful countryside and nearby coastline. It is perfect for walkers and cyclists, and there are many attractions nearby, including the Millennium Stadium.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

5 Wye Rapid Cottage is a welcoming mid-terrace Wye Valley holiday cottage in the natural wonderland of Symonds Yat in Herefordshire. The pet-friendly waterside cottage offers families an ideal base for exploring the wonders of Herefordshire and features a large outdoor area with landscaped gardens and a modern, spacious interior.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

A large waterside holiday cottage in the Norfolk Broads steps from the popular Broadland village of Horning, Swan Dyke Cottage offers a peaceful retreat from which to explore this picturesque region, a two-storey pet-friendly cottage with brick panelling, open fire, and four spacious bedrooms.

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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