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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
Luxury yurt holidays in an idyllic and secluded location, a stone’s throw from Lake Windermere but…
A superb luxury self-catering cottage in the peaceful village of Hesket Newmarket, 200 metres from…
Located in the South Lakes, our hotel is furnished to 5-star standard with the Brettargh Suite for…
Within the county of Cumbria the Lake District is a unique landscape of beautiful lakes and…
Delightful recently refurbished cottages in a quiet location, yet a stroll from Windermere &…
A warm, comfortable rural property on the Solway Coast, furnished to a high standard. We use the…
Every single one of our holiday cottages have been personally inspected by dedicated property…
The Quiet Site began welcoming guests in 1963 and many of our original customers have journeyed…
Situated conveniently between Cockermouth and Workington, close to the A66, lies The Melbreak Hotel…
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent…
When you want to get away from it all, you really can at Grange Manor. Take your pick of one of our…
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks is an award-winning 5 star holiday park…
The 5* Langdale Chase is a Luxury. exclusive, Lake District Hotel with unbeatable Windermere views.…
The Coppice is quintessentially a former Edwardian small country house situated on the lower slopes…
Discover The Kings Arms in Temple Sowerby: a quaint pub with 9 spacious rooms, nestled in the…
Sitting right on the shore of England’s most famous lake, The Wateredge Inn is the perfect location…
Luxury one and two bedroom Mews apartments set in the grounds of the Roundthorn Country House,…
Cosy self catering cycle themed eco bunk house. The perfect place for lovers of cycling, walking…
Greaves Farm Caravan Park is small, family run park in beautiful countryside on the fringe of the…
Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley. We have four…
Flag stone floors, oak beams and roaring log fires create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the…
Howgills Apartment 7 is a dog-friendly ground-floor apartment with outside terraced area with…
Catering for families and couples, Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Caravan Park occupies one of the…
Bowfell Cottage is admirably situated fronting a private drive just off A5074, Lyth Valley Road,…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Witherslack
Luxury yurt holidays in an idyllic and secluded location, a stone’s throw from Lake Windermere but a world away from anywhere.
Hesket Newmarket, Near Caldbeck
A superb luxury self-catering cottage in the peaceful village of Hesket Newmarket, 200 metres from the village pub and restaurant. A spa bath and log burner are two of the world-class luxuries available.
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108 reviewsKendal
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.
Grange-over-Sands
Within the county of Cumbria the Lake District is a unique landscape of beautiful lakes and forests, set against a backdrop of mountains and fells that have inspired poets, writers and artists for centuries.
Windermere
Delightful recently refurbished cottages in a quiet location, yet a stroll from Windermere & Bowness. Abbey Coach House Cottages are set within extensive gardens & ideally based for exploring the Lakes. Pets welcome & bike storage available
Wigton
A warm, comfortable rural property on the Solway Coast, furnished to a high standard. We use the best locally sourced and homemade produce. Ideal for walkers and cyclists and visitors to The Lakes, Gretna Green and Scotland.
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115 reviewsEvery single one of our holiday cottages have been personally inspected by dedicated property managers to ensure a high standard of holiday accommodation. Our growing collection of well-kept properties in Cumbria and the Lake District make a perfect…
Penrith
The Quiet Site began welcoming guests in 1963 and many of our original customers have journeyed with us from the old basic camping field to the state-of-the-art, sustainable glamping park we are now. In a nutshell, we offer quality glamping,…
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1181 reviewsGreat 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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925 reviewsGrasmere
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent selection of wines. Set in 3 acres of mature grounds. Newly refurbished throughout.
Grange-over-Sands
When you want to get away from it all, you really can at Grange Manor. Take your pick of one of our eight sublime deluxe rooms set within a secluded woodland in Grange-over-Sands, the Lake District, Cumbria.
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7 reviewsLake Road, Windermere
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks is an award-winning 5 star holiday park located in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
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480 reviewsEcclerigg, Windermere
The 5* Langdale Chase is a Luxury. exclusive, Lake District Hotel with unbeatable Windermere views. At Langdale Chase, you can do as much as you wish, or kick back and fine tune the art of doing absolutely nothing either on your own, as a couple,…
Keswick
The Coppice is quintessentially a former Edwardian small country house situated on the lower slopes of Catbells in the stunning Borrowdale Valley, close to the village of Grange and approximately five miles from the market town of Keswick.
The…
Penrith
Discover The Kings Arms in Temple Sowerby: a quaint pub with 9 spacious rooms, nestled in the scenic Eden Valley. Enjoy a warm welcome and newly refurbished spaces.
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350 reviewsAmbleside
Sitting right on the shore of England’s most famous lake, The Wateredge Inn is the perfect location to eat, drink, sleep and explore from with unrivalled views across Windermere.
Penrith
Luxury one and two bedroom Mews apartments set in the grounds of the Roundthorn Country House, overlooking the Eden Valley and Lakeland Fells. Guests are welcome to enjoy the use of the hotel facilities on site.
Grange-over-Sands
Greaves Farm Caravan Park is small, 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…
Broughton-in-Furness
Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley. We have four cottages including our 4 star VisitEngland Gold Award barn conversion and a handbuilt Log Cabin all with stunning views of the Lakeland fells.
Keswick
Flag stone floors, oak beams and roaring log fires create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the 17th century Salutation Inn in the heart of the Lake District.
Popular with the "locals", the bar has the welcoming hospitality, warmth and…
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69 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
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