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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.
Highlights
Nestling at the foot of the Pennines and enjoying uninterrupted views of the Lakeland fells, our…
The Royal Oak is an 18th-century coaching inn within the hustle and bustle of Keswick town centre.…
Farlam Hall is a four-star independent country house hotel located in Cumbria, located off the…
Classic Cottages are a leading holiday cottage letting agency in the UK and we have a fabulous…
Luxury country house with superb views. Excellent walking area 15 minutes from Keswick. Five…
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect…
Hadrian’s Wall Trail Campsite - Walkers and cyclists welcome. Open from April to October (the site…
Howgills Apartment 8 is a dog-friendly ground-floor apartment with french doors on to a terraced…
Our choice of 4 self-catered apartments range from sleeping 2-8, are incredibly spacious and filled…
Howgills Apartment 10 is on the 2nd floor of our building and offers a split-level apartment with…
A seasonal touring pitch at Hill of Oaks allows you to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of your…
The award winning Hill of Oaks is a popular choice for so many and with good reason. The site is…
All Seasons Rest is a pet friendly accommodation in Windermere, where each of our 4 lovely rooms…
Applegarth Villa is a hotel in the heart of Windermere offering 22 rooms & suites ranging from…
Between Ullswater and Windermere, Scandanavian style lodges sit on a secluded site, in a quiet…
Stanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to…
This two bedroom self catering holiday home located in the western Lake District is full of…
Situated in peaceful seclusion in the Rydal Valley, yet only 0.5 mile from Ambleside. This lovely…
Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Country Guest House situated in over 2 acres of privates with plenty of…
A stunning collection of nine cottages in an undiscovered part of North Lakeland, each with their…
• Sleeps 4, • Luxury cottage rated 5 Star Gold by Visit England • Private hot tub with open…
Every single one of our holiday cottages have been personally inspected by dedicated property…
We are a long established, 1981, family-run guest house, with friendly, relaxing atmosphere. We…
Tents can pitch in one of two areas. - Our Ghyllside camping area, allows you to reserve your…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Kirkby Stephen
3 luxury wood and canvas glamping yurts, with electricity, full size king beds and log burning stoves. They have access to a shared eco toilet and hot woodland shower. The yurts are situated right on the banks of our river, in a riverside woodland…
Ambleside
A charming Victorian house, carefully converted and quietly tucked away in it's own wooded grounds in central Ambleside. Onsite car parking, Swimming Pool, Sauna & Hot tub etc. Overlooking Rothay Park and tucked away from traffic noise.
Windermere
The house is in an elevated position with views of the Langdales in the distance. Shops are within walking distance. Bikes can be stored in the garage. Dogs are welcome.
Penrith
The Quiet Site is a family-run site situated in a secluded position amongst the stunning fells that overlook Lake Ullswater. This is a superbly maintained and very picturesque site, and there are many beautiful walks that you can start from right…
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1133 reviewsCockermouth
Unspoiled traditional inn with every modern comfort in understated luxury.
Lake Road, Windermere
A seasonal touring pitch at Hill of Oaks allows you to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of your caravan time and time again.
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448 reviewsMillom
The Wayside is a beautifully renovated hidden gem in an idyllic, secluded location in the Western Lake District, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overlooked by the magnificent Black Combe Fell, and beach access is just a short walk away. The…
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329 reviewsWindermere
Located in the pretty Troutbeck Valley, you'll discover a relaxed park within some of England’s most beautiful scenery at Limefitt Holiday Park. Perfect for walkers, it's a great base for exploring the towns and villages of the Lake District.
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957 reviewsDuddon Bridge, Broughton-in-Furness
Located in the picturesque Duddon Valley near the market town of Broughton-in-Furness awaits the stylish Cow Barn. With 3 sunny bedrooms, a modern airy interior, cosy log-burner & pretty garden, it’s the ideal base for a break in the Lakes
Staveley
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…
Windermere
Laik manages super-stylish holiday homes in some of the favourite spots in the Lake District.
Local, flexible and friendly, Laik goes that bit extra with their homes and hospitality to make sure your stay in The Lakes turns out just perfect…
Grange-over-Sands
Greaves Farm Caravan Park is family run park in beautiful countryside on the fringe of the Lake District within easy reach of Lake Windermere, the historic village of Cartmel and Grange over Sands and many places of interest. An ideal location for…
Bowness-on-Windermere
This unique Lake District hotel only two minutes stroll from Lake Windermere and the village of Bowness, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity.
Kendal
Located in the South Lakes, our hotel is furnished to 5-star standard with the Brettargh Suite for ceremonies and smaller functions, and a spectacular purpose-built marquee pavilion for all occasions.
Windermere
The Beech Hill Hotel is situated on the banks of lake Windermere. We have 55 bedrooms that have been refurbished to a high standard. Our AA rosette-awarded restaurant offers 2 delicious menus of local and seasonal produce.
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1476 reviewsSilloth
Discover Solway Holiday Park, where excitement knows no bounds and unforgettable memories await! Our newly re-developed park, with an impressive 8-million transformation, offers thrilling adventures and heart-pumping activities. Witness the majestic…
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238 reviewsNewbiggin, Penrith
Our hand-picked selection of lodges, pods and indulgent glamping tents feature every modern convenience you could ever need, plus a few added Leisure Resorts luxuries.
Windermere
All Seasons Rest is a pet friendly accommodation in Windermere, where each of our 4 lovely rooms are individually decorated. All rooms are stocked with refreshments, TVs and DVD players, fresh linen and fluffy towels, and 2 rooms have a mini fridge.…
Great Clifton, Workington
Situated conveniently between Cockermouth and Workington, close to the A66, lies The Melbreak Hotel. Once a farmstead, the 38 en-suite bedroomed hotel has an elegant lounge, well stocked bar and popular restaurant. The hotel has 6 electric vehicle…
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872 reviewsKendal
Based in Kendal, Herdwick Cottages offers over 70 self-catering holiday cottages and apartments throughout the Lake District and broader Cumbria region from countryside retreats to town-centre apartments, many of which benefit from hot tubs.
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