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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 stone-built, 2-storey cottage in Cumbria overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Stone-built Fell Foot is a large rural holiday home in Santon Bridge dating back to 1899. The pet-friendly cottage with a hot tub is set amidst the countryside of Cumbria and the Lake District. It offers spacious grounds, antique furnishings, an open fire and panoramic views of Wast Water Fells.

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A 2-storey Cotswold honeystone cottage overlooking a spacious lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Kitchen Garden Cottage is a gorgeous yellow stone holiday cottage in Barton-on-Heath, set within the grounds of the old rectory. This quiet rural retreat sits within the Cotswold National Park and enjoys beautiful views, lovely grounds, beams, sophistication, and a log fire.

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Exterior of a sandstone cottage with a courtyard lined by flowering shrubs.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
3

Gaze upon gorgeous coastal views or stunning moorlands during your stay at Honey Bee Cottage, a child-friendly holiday cottage in Staintondale. Converted from a former farm building, this charming rural holiday home near Scarborough with exposed timbers sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Bryn Cemllyn is a large rural holiday cottage in Gwynedd that sleeps 12. Located in the Coed-y-Brenin Forest near Dolgellau, it lies inland from the coast at Barmouth and just south of the Snowdonia National Park - a fabulous location for holidays in the Great Outdoors. Pets Welcome.

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A timbered eco-lodge sits in front of mature woods overlooking open fields.
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.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

In the heart of the North York Moors National Park, come to stay at Lanes Barn, a countryside cottage in the remote village of Glaisdale, new Whitby, North Yorkshire, that comfortably sleeps four and provides the perfect home base to explore all that the region has to offer.

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Exterior of a barn conversion overlooking a garden courtyard
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.

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A water tower converted to a holiday home overlooks woods and fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Tower is a rural cottage that has won several awards for its unique construction and sweeping countryside views. Located near Latchingdon in Essex, this circular building has beautifully combined its original utilitarian architecture from the 1930s with modern sophistication, including a large balcony and spacious open areas.

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A 2-storey barn conversion with  terracotta tiles nestles against a cluster of small trees overlooking a large garden and fields in East Sussex.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Set amidst an East Sussex valley north of the South Downs, Cherrystone Barn is a rural retreat near Lewes; a perfect holiday getaway for couples, this romantic countryside cottage with a hot tub has an enclosed garden offering expansive views, an open-plan living area and a separate bedroom with en-suite rolltop bath.

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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