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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
The four-star Grange Hotel is ideally located on the southern fringe of the English Lakes, on the…
Situated at the northern end of Grasmere, yet just 5 minutes walk into the village centre, Raise…
‘Treetops’ is a one-bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering apartment at Woodclose Park. The apartment…
A small family-run boutique bed & breakfast in an enviable location. Superb views and a great base…
Upper Crumble – Romantic cottage with private hot tub near Cartmel. Upper Crumble sleeps two in…
Swarthmoor Hall self-catering accommodation provides individuals, couples, families and pets, a…
At Gilpin Hotel all 30 bedrooms have lovely Lakeland views, most leading directly onto the gardens…
Located on our working farm park between Silverdale and Arnside, Hollins Cottage is a fantastic…
Central Lake District location ideal for sight-seeing and walking. Overlooking the centre of the…
Our luxury accommodation has been hand built for our bespoke design for couples wanting a romantic…
Luxury Hotel and wedding venue overlooking the famous Cartmel Racecourse and minutes walk from the…
Bowfell Cottage is admirably situated fronting a private drive just off A5074, Lyth Valley Road,…
Castle Green Hotel is set in 14 acres of natural gardens and woodland yet is only 6 miles from M6 &…
A Warm, Friendly and Comfortable welcome awaits you at the Copper Kettle Bed & Breakfast Guest…
Storrs Gate House has a five star grading with Visit Britain. Susann and Glenn welcome you to 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.…
Sally's Cottages is an award-winning, local, family run holiday cottage letting agency in Keswick…
Wayside Cottage 1637 is a charming old (circa 1637) two bedroom cottage attached to The Wayside.…
Our hand-picked selection of indulgent glamping tents, lodges and pods feature every modern…
Mentioned in William Wordsworth’s 1806 composition The Waggoner, a multi-million-pound…
In an enviable position, perched on the shores of Windermere, The Waterbird Boathouse is an…
The Masons is a Lakeland institution, an ancient inn lost in blissful countryside.
Farlam Hall is a four-star independent country house hotel located in Cumbria, located off the…


You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Grange-over-Sands
The four-star Grange Hotel is ideally located on the southern fringe of the English Lakes, on the curve of Morecambe Bay. One of the premier Lake District hotels, we offer warm hospitality, excellent service, stylish and elegant grandeur.
Grasmere
Situated at the northern end of Grasmere, yet just 5 minutes walk into the village centre, Raise View House has uninterrupted views of Easedale and the surrounding fells, including the famed Lion and the Lamb.
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth
Holiday, Touring & Camping Park‘Treetops’ is a one-bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering apartment at Woodclose Park. The apartment has an open-plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. There is a sofa bed in the lounge area for two additional guests. To the…
Seascale
A small family-run boutique bed & breakfast in an enviable location. Superb views and a great base from which to explore the quieter part of the Lake District - its mountains, valleys & coastline.
Our contemporary interiors are designed to offer…
Cartmel
Upper Crumble – Romantic cottage with private hot tub near Cartmel. Upper Crumble sleeps two in luxury, hot tub, in beautiful quiet location near Cartmel. Dark skies, log stove, walks from the door.
Ulverston
Swarthmoor Hall self-catering accommodation provides individuals, couples, families and pets, a cosy and comfortable place to stay. Located near the vibrant town of Ulverston, within a stones throw of the Lakes, our 5 fully equipped units, are the…
Windermere
Hotel
Inspector's ChoiceAt Gilpin Hotel all 30 bedrooms have lovely Lakeland views, most leading directly onto the gardens – All 6 Junior Suite and 6 Garden Suites have decked or slate patios with their own outdoor hot tubs, 5 Spa Lodges have their own ensuite spa…
Silverdale
Located on our working farm park between Silverdale and Arnside, Hollins Cottage is a fantastic place to stay, sitting at the heart of our working farm park Hollins Farm.
Ambleside
Central Lake District location ideal for sight-seeing and walking. Overlooking the centre of the market town of Ambleside, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel has welcomed visitors since the 1600s.
Ambleside
Our luxury accommodation has been hand built for our bespoke design for couples wanting a romantic retreat or a place to chill out for a few days. Minimum 2-night stay, any day arrivals.
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Luxury Hotel and wedding venue overlooking the famous Cartmel Racecourse and minutes walk from the beautiful village of Cartmel, famous for Sticky Toffee Pudding and Simon Rogan's Michelin restaurants. Onsite restaurant, 'The Refectory' uses local…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowfell Cottage is admirably situated fronting a private drive just off A5074, Lyth Valley Road, above eastern shore of the lake about 1 mile south of Bowness Bay and set in 0.5 acre of wooded ground and gardens. Excellent parking.
Kendal
Castle Green Hotel is set in 14 acres of natural gardens and woodland yet is only 6 miles from M6 & 10 miles from Windermere and the Lake District.
3-5 Market St, Kirkby Lonsdale
Guest AccommodationA Warm, Friendly and Comfortable welcome awaits you at the Copper Kettle Bed & Breakfast Guest house, located in the beautiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dakes.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Storrs Gate House has a five star grading with Visit Britain. Susann and Glenn welcome you to our luxury family run country guest house, situated opposite lake Windermere.
Lake Road, Windermere
Holiday & Touring ParkNestled 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.
Ecclerigg, Windermere
HotelThe 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
Sally's Cottages is an award-winning, local, family run holiday cottage letting agency in Keswick with 500 self-catering holiday cottages in the Lake District and Cumbria, including over 700 dog-friendly cottages.
Millom
Wayside Cottage 1637 is a charming old (circa 1637) two bedroom cottage attached to The Wayside. Designed for visitors that seek relaxing stay in an idyllic & traditional setting within the Lake District with modern comforts.
Newbiggin, Penrith
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