Eco-retreats
It's great that so many places to stay in the UK are now doing their bit for green tourism, whether it's using renewables, sourcing local produce or encouraging public transport use. But we want to celebrate those amazing hotels, B&Bs, campsites and glampsites that go a whole lot further – the ones that can truly call themselves environmentally friendly. Our guide to the best of the UK's eco-retreats ranges far and wide, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, from cottages and hostels to farmhouses and geodesic domes. It's all here – off-grid locations, compost loos, wood-fired hot tubs and showers, solar lights, borehole water, homegrown food – but the best thing of all is that all our picks are supremely comfortable too. Saving the planet, one great night's sleep at a time!
Best Places to Stay in Eco-retreats - eco-friendly holiday cottages, glamping and hotels - Cool Places to Stay in the UK
Britain's Best Eco-Friendly Places to Stay
Luxurious safari lodges near London in the stunning Chilterns
Shillingridge Glamping, Shillingridge Stables, Frieth Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2HP
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Buckinghamshire
Holidays in Marlow
A secluded Lake District cottage bolthole for two in a luxury, contemporary barn conversion, just a short drive from Ambleside or Windermere
Townfoot Barn, Townfoot, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LB
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ambleside
A luxury lodge built for total immersion in a tranquil East Sussex woodland
Looking Glass Lodge, Grangewood, Battery Hill, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4AL
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Hastings
A unique and luxurious self-catering option in the centre of Edinburgh.
The Four Sisters Boatel, Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh EH3 9QP
Holidays in South Scotland
Holidays in Lothian
Holidays in Edinburgh
Glamping at Swallowtail Farm is as it good as it gets.
Swallowtail Hill Glamping, Swallowtail Hill Farm, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, East Sussex TN31 6TT
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Rye
Self-catering eco-lodges in a beautiful nature and conservation centre.
Denmark Farm, Denmark Farm Eco Campsite, Betws Bledrws, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8PB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Lampeter
A boutique hotel on the outskirts of Bristol with individually-styled rooms, a 2-Rosette restaurant, and 18 acres of gardens and woodland.
Berwick Lodge, Berwick Drive, Bristol BS10 7TD
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Bristol
An eco-friendly hideaway for two in a fairytale Sussex setting near Lewes
Tack Barn, Upper Lodge, The Broyle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5AP
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Lewes
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the western edge of the New Forest, ideal for a romantic getaway.
Fernwood Glamping, Fernwood, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire BH24 3JN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Hampshire
Holidays in Ringwood
A unique and very comfortable West Sussex barn conversion that's perhaps the county's best eco-friendly – and car-free – rural retreat.
Upper Barn, High Titten, Amberley, West Sussex BN18 9LY
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Amberley
A comfortable and very peaceful South Norfolk off-grid retreat for two
Albion Nights, Albion Barn, Norwich Road, Woodton, Near Bungay, Norfolk NR35 2LP
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Bungay
Gorgeous, luxury farmhouse B&B with millpond, woods and walks, near the Pembrokeshire coast
Hen Ffermdy, Llangloffan, Castlemorris, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 5ET
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
Large self-catering properties in spectacular scenery near Glenshee in the Cairngorms National Park
Gulabin Lodge, Spittal Of Glenshee. Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7QE
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Blairgowrie
Extraordinary dog-friendly country cottage on the Norfolk-Suffolk borders.
Half Moon Lane Cottage, Redgrave, Suffolk IP22 1RU
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Suffolk
These three Hertfordshire country retreats provide the ultimate venue for a luxury chill-out weekend.
Bethnal & Bec, Nottinghams, Cottered, Hertfordshire SG9 9PU
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Hertfordshire
Holidays in Stevenage
Beautifully crafted, eco-friendly cabins in a wildflower meadow near the Brecon Beacons
Under Starry Skies, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Carmarthenshire
Holidays in Llandovery
Homely, well-furnished, eco-friendly lodges deep in the woods of Aberdeenshire.
Cairngorm Lodges, Logie Coldstone Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5PQ
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Aberdeenshire
Holidays in Nr Ballater
Eco-friendly cabins with sea views on the edge of a forest in the Scottish Highlands
Ecotone Cabins, Leckmelm Wood, Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty IV23 2RH
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Ross-shire
Holidays in Ullapool
An eco-friendly Somerset watermill in an idyllic rural location.
Ashford Mills, Ashford Mill House, Ilton, Somerset TA19 9ED
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
Self-catering cottages with saunas, hot tubs and lots of style deep in the Perthshire Highlands
Tallavey Cottages, Tigh na Croft, Enochdhu, Perthshire PH10 7PW
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Pitlochry
A unique selection of self-catering properties set in natural gardens and woodland in glorious Perthshire countryside
Craighead Howfs, Craighead Farm, Braco, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 9LP
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Dunblane
Cosy cabins in a glorious off-grid Cairngorms location, deep in the heart of the forest.
Cairngorm Bothies, Cairngorm Bothies, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5PZ
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Aberdeenshire
Holidays in Nr Ballater
Two beautiful eco- and family-friendly self-catering properties in a lovely rural location close to the Exmoor National Park.
Middle Stone Farm Cottage & Cabin, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Taunton
A beautifully appointed and a very relaxed country house venue for a memorable Warwickshire gathering not far from Stratford-upon-Avon
Talton House, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Warwickshire
Holidays in Shipston-on-Stour
Luxury eco-friendly accommodation in beautiful National Park countryside yet within easy reach of Glasgow.
East Cambusmoon, Gartocharn Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park G83 8RZ
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Dunbartonshire
Holidays in Dumbarton
A lovingly converted eco-friendly haybarn, in a sublimely rural Carmarthenshire location.
Under Starry Skies Llwynbwch Barn, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Carmarthenshire
Holidays in Llandeilo
A super stylish London hotel with a pool, spa, cinema and a terrific Theatreland location
One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
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Holidays in Greater London
Holidays in Covent Garden
Jaded city dwellers will think they have died and gone to Country Heaven at this unique Suffolk hotel
Retreat East, Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Hemingstone, Near Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9QE
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Suffolk
Holidays in Ipswich
A hideaway, riverside, boutique cabin retreat with private hot tubs, in the heart of rural Shropshire
Riverside Cabins, Stanwardine Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HY
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Shropshire
Holidays in Shrewsbury
A stylish and characterful B&B in gorgeous Grasmere, one of the Lake District's most charming and historic villages
Victorian House, Victorian House, Broadgate, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9TA
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Grasmere
Log cabin holidays for families in the Forest of Dean.
Forest Holidays Forest of Dean, Forest of Dean Bracelands Drive Christchurch Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7NN
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Coleford
Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX74BN
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Chipping Norton
The perfect rural retreat – a romantic bolthole for couples or a perfect country holiday for active families
Cruckbarn, Wigmore Herefordshire HR6 9UG
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Herefordshire
Holidays in Leominster
Woodland cabins in the heart of Thetford Forest in Norfolk.
Forest Holidays Thorpe Forest, Shadwell Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RX
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Thetford
A range of luxe self-catering cottages in East Yorkshire, each converted from charming period farm buildings
Broadgate Farm Holiday Cottages, Broadgate Farm, Beverley Road, Walkington, East Yorkshire HU17 8RP
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in East Riding of Yorkshire
Holidays in Beverley
Beautiful self-catering cottages and luxurious roundhouses with hot tubs just a ten-minute drive from the stunning Cornwall coastline at Bude
East Thorne, Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9RY
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Bude
A large and uber-stylish North Cornwall holiday home with every contemporary comfort
ARC Padstow, The Manor House, St Issey, Wadebridge PL27 7QB
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Padstow
Cabins in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Sherwood Pines Forest Park Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Nottinghamshire
Holidays in Mansfield
An award-winning B&B in a quiet part of Blackpool that prides itself on a personal service and attention to detail.
Number One St Luke's, 1 St Luke's Road Blackpool FY4 2EL
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Lancashire
Holidays in Blackpool
A wonderfully secluded eco-retreat for two in its own private meadow!
Den by the Stream, Garden Cottage, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 2LB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
An extraordinarily welcoming North Yorkshire country house hotel
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6AJ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Skipton
Westley Farm, Cowcombe Hill, Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire GL6 8HP
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Stroud
Adventurous family holidays in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park
Forest Holidays Beddgelert, Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4UU
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Beddgelert
Cosy and colourful B&B rooms on an organic dairy farm close to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Penrhiw Farm, Penrhiw Farm, Llanwnda, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire SA64 0HS
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in Fishguard
Terrific North Norfolk boutique accommodation in a historic building overlooking Aylsham's marketplace
The Ironmongers, Aylsham, 30 The Marketplace Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6EN
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Aylsham
Eco-friendly, dog-welcoming country cottages that are handy for visiting Ely, Cambridge and exploring the unique landscape of the Fens.
Gravel Farm, Gravel Farm, Newmarket Road, Stretham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3LJ
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Cambridgeshire
Holidays in Ely
Countryside glampsite in a beautiful farmland setting mixing off-grid eco-pods with luxe cabins
The Hideaway at Baxby Manor, Baxby Manor, Low St, Husthwaite, York YO61 4PW
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in York
Woodland family cabins in deepest Cornwall.
Forest Holidays Deerpark, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QY
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Liskeard
