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The Lake District, Cumbria is all about being kind to the earth. It’s fitting too, as the Lake District is where the modern conservation movement was born - and conservation is one of the key pillars that led to the Lake District National Park being awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a Lake District experience, and even if you want to go it alone you can do it in an eco-friendly way: on foot, two wheels, with a pair of oars in your hand or behind the wheel of an electric car.
The region is dotted with carbon-neutral accommodations including eco-lodges and cottages that use water from private wells, ground-source heat pumps for underfloor heating and wind-generated electricity.
Cumbria and the Lake District are also the ideal destination for a green wedding, with lots of eco-friendly options from wildflower bouquets to locally sourced, organic food for the reception and – of course – local beers served at bar.
When planning your sustainable stay, check out these sustainable travel offers and our ideas for great ways of exploring the county in a sustainable way during your stay with our sustainable travel itineraries, sustainable and fun days out and 'Rail Trails' - walks that are all easily within reach of local railway stations.
See below for some of the accommodation options offering greener holidays and check out the list further down the page, with places to stay and attractions that have received a green tourism award.
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• Sleeps up to 16 • 3 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 2-8 or together…
A friendly atmosphere awaits you at this large 17th century house modernised to provide a Lake…
Our country house hotel is the best-kept secret in the Borrowdale Valley, with log fires, wonderful…
4 Luxury Glamping Retreat on The North Western edge of the Lake District - Castle Guards Farm…
The Quiet Site is a family-run site situated in a secluded position amongst the stunning fells that…
Located down a quiet country lane close to Windermere village. Personally owned by Richard & Lisa…
The six new shepherd huts have been expertly crafted by Blackdown Shepherd Huts using sustainable…
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent…
Stylish, spacious, contemporary stone barn conversion for two with many designer touches including…
High Swinklebank is a hill sheepfarm with local Kendal rough fell sheep. It is in one of the…
Located in the South Lakes, our hotel is furnished to 5-star standard with the Brettargh Suite for…
Situated in the centre of Allonby that nestles in a sandy bay on the unspoilt Solway Coast. Our…
The Haystore is one of three luxurious cottages at The Green Cumbria. Super stylish barn…
For accommodation, The Howbeck truly is a once discovered, never forgotten place to stay. A…
Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and some of England’s highest fells, the Castle Inn offers the…
From the moment you pull onto the sprawling driveway and capture your first glimpse of the…
• Sleeps up to 22 • 4 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 4-8 or together…
Originally built in early Victorian times and dating back to 1815 The Belsfield is situated in…
Home Farm House, now completely modernised, was built in the mid-nineteenth century and is set in…
Welcome to LetMeStay. The holiday letting company of choice for unforgettable stays in the Lake…
Set in a beautiful private nature reserve around a stream fed lake teeming with wildlife; The…
Copper View is a VB 4-star bungalow. Set in the centre of Coniston village - an ideal base for many…
Hidden with a seculded spot within the hotel grounds and connected by glazed walkways, a large…
The privately owned, four star 17th century former stately home, has 42 individually designed…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Penrith
The Honeybee Pod is our new glamping pod, sleeping a max of 2 people and has a built-in double bed & sofa / chaise longue.
Keswick
Set in Threlkeld, a quiet village just outside of Keswick with views of Blencathra and surrounding fells. Spacious, cosy and with an abundance of walks from the doorstep. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars.…
Pooley Bridge
A fabulous traditional inn at the heart of the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge, next to Lake Ullswater. Home-cooked food and cask ales served in the cosy bar or outdoors on the large sun terrace overlooking the river.
Kendal
Statics and Lodges are an excellent alternative for a holiday in the Lake District or wider Cumbria region. We have statics and lodges situated on farms and golf courses, some of which benefit from hot tubs too!
Cockermouth
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside. With 25 rooms, function suites, restaurant, bar & lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes.
Coniston
We are a small family run cottage letting business in Central Lakeland. Our five traditional cottages are in Langdale, Grasmere, Ambleside and Coniston.
Keswick
Situated in the heart of Borrowdale Valley just off the main road which goes to Buttermere, The Scafell Hotel was formerly a coaching inn, frequented by travellers making the journey over Honister Pass from Keswick to Cockermouth.
Coniston
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland slate building has undergone an exciting restoration to create a stunning pub with rooms. Open all day, every day for food, drinks and rooms.
Keswick
Formerly a Lakeland Hill Farm, Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park occupies one of the finest positions in the Lake District overlooking Derwentwater with breath-taking views of the surrounding fells.
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564 reviewsNewby Bridge
Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park is located in UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District National Park, a short distance from the southern tip of lake Windermere. The caravans and lodges are surrounded by wooded areas and have electricity,…
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126 reviewsKendal
Herdwick Cottages is a family-run holiday cottage letting business based in Kendal, Cumbria. We offer an ever-growing choice of holiday properties to rent as well as glamping units, lodges, static caravans, and campervan or motorhome hire across the…
Keswick
A few minutes’ walk from the market town of Keswick and Derwentwater Lake, the Keswick Country House Hotel is set in four acres of landscaped gardens. The perfect base for a relaxing break exploring the town and further afield, the hotel offers…
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2335 reviewsKirkby Lonsdale
This 4 star self catering cottage is situated in the heart of the historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, sleeping 5, with a private sunny courtyard garden and parking space.
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97 reviewsBrampton
Nestled in the charming market town of Brampton, The Howard Arms beckons to those seeking an enchanting escape, both for themselves and their four-legged companions. A mere stone's throw from the majestic North Pennines and in close proximity to…
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338 reviewsStaveley
Kentmere Farm Pods offer superb Glamping accommodation on a beautiful working farm in the Lake District National Park with breathtaking views of the Kentmere Valley and surrounding Lake District fells. An adventurer’s paradise in South Lakes – great…
Ambleside
Located within the peaceful grounds of Brathay Hall, we have just six grasscrete pitches available for weekend stays, and some mid-week stays in summer, including electrical hook-up. Access to a water supply is available on site with a tap opposite…
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143 reviewsTorver
• Sleeps 4,
• Luxury cottage rated 5 Star Gold by Visit England
• Private hot tub with open countryside views
• Up to 2 dogs welcome
• Stunning, luxurious interior
• Wifi
• Walks from the door including The Old Man of Coniston
• Wood-burning…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Whether you’re keen to try outdoor activities or just want to relax and unwind in a stunning location, you'll enjoy every moment spent on a holiday at Fallbarrow Holiday Park.
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1447 reviewsAmbleside
Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Country Guest House situated in over 2 acres of privates with plenty of free parking in the lovely village of Ambleside where we have two award winning vegetarian restaurants within a short walking distance.
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408 reviewsKeswick
We are a long established, 1981, family-run guest house, with friendly, relaxing atmosphere. We have a range of comfortably furnished rooms all with colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and serve an excellent breakfast.
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