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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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Exterior of a brick-built Shropshire barn conversion with a courtyard.
Sleeps
15
Bedrooms
6

Corn House, on the grounds of a 700-acre farm near Church Stretton. A large luxury Shropshire holiday cottage with a pool, it offers group accommodation for up to fifteen guests. This Grade II listed barn conversion has six spacious bedrooms, an oak bespoke fully equipped kitchen, and access to a pool, hot tub and tennis courts.

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A reed-fringed lake sits in front of a 2-storey Shropshire barn conversion.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
6

Buttercups Haybarn is a detached 5-star rural cottage set amidst woodland and green fields in Alkington, Shropshire. The luxurious Georgian cottage blends tradition with urban chic, with shared use of an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports court, an Under 5's play area, plus wonderful rural views.

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A steam engine glides by a Somerset holiday cottage on a summer's day.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Located near Woolston in Somerset, Railway Cottage is a picturesque destination for steam railway enthusiasts. This pet-friendly cottage on the West Somerset Railway boasts stunning countryside views, charming interiors, a cosy log burner, bright and airy rooms, oak flooring, and modern amenities. It has also earned a 4-star gold rating.

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Rxterior of a contemporary eco-loodge with large floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows and doors opening onto a wooden deck with a hot tub.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

A luxurious eco-lodge set within Strawberryfield Park in Cheddar. With a wraparound furnished deck and sumptuous hot tub, this beautifully designed and furnished home delivers style and comfort in equal measure. Perfectly suited to families or groups of friends, it makes for a superb stay in Somerset.

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A contemporary glass-fronted eco-lodge with a hot tub and large garden.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Looking for a pet and eco-friendly holiday lodge with a hot tub in North Devon? Top Meadow is the perfect place for you! It's just a short drive from some of the area's most spectacular beaches. The lodge is spacious, bright, and stylish, with a large covered deck. You'll be able to enjoy fantastic rural views in a truly relaxing setting.

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On the edge of a mature wood, a timber-frame lodge with a spacious deck overlooks an open field.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Brook Lodge is a charming and romantic cottage on 500 acres of Wakes Hall Farm in Essex. This pet-friendly, comfortable cottage with a hot tub for couples is located by a small lake amidst beautiful woodland and tranquillity. The cottage is eco-friendly and sophisticated. It features an enclosed garden and deck to enjoy the stunning rural views. 

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

A traditional stone fireplace and exposed beams gift Ash Lodge country charm. The large rural holiday cottage with a hot tub near Washford treats guests to an open fire, lovely grounds, contemporary comforts and a peaceful property with a lot of space for your dog and proximity to the coastline of Somerset.

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An eco-friendly log cabin with a fenced-in verandah sits in the shade of mature trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Log Cabin epitomises rustic charm. The two-bedroom remote and dog-friendly holiday lodge in East Devon was built with weathered pine logs and lies between woodland and a lake near the village of Sheldon. Up to four guests will enjoy rare tranquillity and a chance to fish for their supper!

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Exterior of an eco-friendly, wooden caravan in a Dorset field.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

North End Cabin is a funky rural cabin offering couples seclusion and fresh air. It is located on North End Farm in Chideock, Dorset, and promises beautiful views and wonderful sunsets. The cabin features a wood-burning stove, cosy comfort, space for pets, a hammock, and furnished outdoor spaces.

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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