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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
2
Bedrooms
1

The Miller’s Tale is a quaint remote studio cottage for two in Suffolk near the village of Hasketon. It is set on the grounds of a country house beside a garden pond, the perfect rural escape for individuals and couples, featuring brick flooring, a rainfall shower, a wood-burning stove, and a comfy king-size bed.

 

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A 3-storey, brick-built, Dorset Mill House overlooks a cobbled courtyard.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Mill House is a large Dorset holiday home in Maiden Newton, Dorset, which makes an ideal holiday retreat for large families and groups of friends, a Grade II listed child-friendly cottage featuring stylish décor, a games room, six spacious bedrooms, and a large enclosed garden with patio and barbecue.

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A slate-roofed, stone-barn conversion to create a South Devon holiday cottage overlooks two spacious split level terraces in the countryside.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Butterwell Barn is a Victorian barn converted into a comfortable South Devon holiday home that sleeps up to eight near the seaside town of Dartmouth. This pet-friendly rural cottage offers reverse-level accommodation with high vaulted ceilings, oak beams, and four en-suite bedrooms.

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Stone-built Dorset farm cottage with a patio, lawns and mature trees.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Uncover the unique charm of Droop Farm Cottage, an idyllic Doret holiday let in Hazelbury-Bryan. This 300-year-old stone barn, converted with care, is an elegant and inviting rural retreat in Dorset for families or friends. Characterized by small windows, a slate roof, and thoughtful décor, the cottage offers picturesque views and modern amenities. Set in the peaceful village of Hazelbury Bryan, Droop Farm Cottage is a perfect blend of comfort and countryside, creating an idyllic setting for a tranquil getaway. View our main page for more details and photos.

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2-storey beach house with a large 1st-floor deck.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Bayview is a large Cornish coastal cottage in Portwrinkle, a tiny fishing village in Whitesand Bay. Bayview is a pet-friendly holiday cottage with a hot tub. This large property sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms. It's perfect for golfing or family beach holidays.

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Exterior of a Scottish Manse overlooking s large tree-line lawn
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

This large, spacious, pet-friendly holiday home with a hot tub in Perthshire is set in beautiful countryside near Crieff. The Old Manse has a wealth of period features: an open fire, a large garden with a croquet lawn and a trampoline. Perfect for a get-together with friends and large families.

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Stable Cottage, the front of a stone-built barn conversion
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Stable Cottage on the North Norfolk coast in Cromer is a luxury 5-star Award-winning Norfolk holiday cottage. This beautifully furnished, pet-friendly holiday cottage in East Runton features a private hot tub, table tennis, pool table, Sky Q HD and a private walled garden + BBQ. It's a 5-minute walk from the Blue Flag beach.

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A stone-built cottage with a large glass roofed sun room overlooking fields and a wooded valley.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Goose Run Cottage offers a peaceful escape in the countryside. This stunning open-plan stone cottage is located in Corscombe on a private estate that provides breathtaking views of the Dorset countryside. You'll have plenty of space to relax and unwind amidst its charming south-facing garden, elegant furnishings, expansive skies, and even a tree house.

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A coach house conversion with tall trees behind and a lawn in front.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

The Coach House is an authentic rural holiday cottage in Gloucestershire on the beautiful grounds of a Grade II-listed 16th-century Old Rectory. The cottage in the little Cotswold village of Hawling near Cheltenham dates back to the 14th century and boasts stunning views over meadows, an open fire, luxurious décor and perfectly located for walking holidays in the Cotswold Hills.

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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