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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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Crumble Cottage sleeps two with great views in beautiful quiet rural location near Cartmel.…
Traditional Lake District luxurious cottage. Under Catbells and Causey Pike in the small hamlet of…
A stunning collection of nine cottages in an undiscovered part of North Lakeland, each with their…
Family run 17th Century Coaching Inn with Restaurant and Public Bar. 18 individual rooms, inspired…
A delicate restoration to the Grade 2 listed hall, Fallbarrow Hall celebrates its history while…
In the Rusland Valley, an unspoilt valley between Windermere lake and Coniston Water, close to…
Jasmine Cottage is beautifully presented and ideally situated in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale with…
The King's Head is a stunning Bar/ Restaurant/ Hotel based in Ravenstonedale in the Eden Valley.…
At Gilpin Hotel all 30 bedrooms have lovely Lakeland views, most leading directly onto the gardens…
Scales Farm a 17C farmhouse on the slopes of Blencathra with spectacular views, close to Keswick,…
Ambleside Townhouse is a fifteen ensuite bedroomed, dog friendly luxury bed and breakfast with…
Welcome to LetMeStay. The holiday letting company of choice for unforgettable stays in the Lake…
Storrs Gate House has a five star grading with Visit Britain. Susann and Glenn welcome you to our…
Experience peace, tranquillity, and adventure on your next holiday at Parkgate Farm, located at the…
Formerly a Lakeland Hill Farm, Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park occupies one of the finest…
A fine Regency house surrounded by 22 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland in a stunning…
38 Self catering dog friendly properties, from Lakeside to Woodland views. A romantic break for…
Situated in the centre of Allonby that nestles in a sandy bay on the unspoilt Solway Coast. Our…
Howgills Apartment 8 is a dog-friendly ground-floor apartment with french doors on to a terraced…
Lakes For All: luxury self-catering, wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria…
A 200 year old Cottage overlooking Fitz Park with stunning views of the River Greta, Skiddaw and…
Luxury one and two bedroom Mews apartments set in the grounds of the Roundthorn Country House,…
Beautiful secluded setting. The Woodlands Hotel & Pine Lodges is an ideal base for touring the Lake…
‘Treetops’ is a one-bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering apartment at Woodclose Park. The apartment…


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Cartmel
Crumble Cottage sleeps two with great views in beautiful quiet rural location near Cartmel. Glorious gardens, dark skies, log stove, own car park, walks from the door.
Keswick
Traditional Lake District luxurious cottage. Under Catbells and Causey Pike in the small hamlet of Stair, 10 mins walk form the Swinside Inn and three miles from Keswick. Wonderful fell walking from the door and fish from the Newlands Beck.
Caldbeck
Self-cateringA stunning collection of nine cottages in an undiscovered part of North Lakeland, each with their own distinctive ‘Contemporary Cumbrian’ style, offering a unique range of holiday extras.
Sedbergh
Inn
Gold Star AwardFamily run 17th Century Coaching Inn with Restaurant and Public Bar. 18 individual rooms, inspired by the surrounding landscape and decorated with locally crafted materials.
Bowness-on-Windermere
A delicate restoration to the Grade 2 listed hall, Fallbarrow Hall celebrates its history while leaving ensuring it’s equipped to host a modern, 21st century get together for up to 36 people. Located in Fallbarrow Holiday Park, relax and unwind in…
Rusland
In the Rusland Valley, an unspoilt valley between Windermere lake and Coniston Water, close to Grizedale Forest. An idyllic rural setting of small fields with stone walls and rocky wooded hillsides. Great local walking from the door or into…
Kirkby Lonsdale
Jasmine Cottage is beautifully presented and ideally situated in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale with the bonus of private parking. Sleeping up to 5 plus a cot, with a double room, spacious twin/super king, and single room.
Ravenstonedale
The King's Head is a stunning Bar/ Restaurant/ Hotel based in Ravenstonedale in the Eden Valley. Built in the 16th Century, The King's Head is a Grade II listed building has been a landmark in this area for 5 Centuries.
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…
Trelkeld, Keswick
Guest HouseScales Farm a 17C farmhouse on the slopes of Blencathra with spectacular views, close to Keswick, 10 mins from M6. All rooms en-suite, beamed lounge, private parking, bicycle storage and drying room. Mobility and dog friendly rooms.
Ambleside
Ambleside Townhouse is a fifteen ensuite bedroomed, dog friendly luxury bed and breakfast with onsite parking located in the heart of Ambleside.
Welcome to LetMeStay. The holiday letting company of choice for unforgettable stays in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. We pride ourselves on exceptional service levels and a portfolio that boasts some of the most unique and individual…
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.
Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience peace, tranquillity, and adventure on your next holiday at Parkgate Farm, located at the base of the picturesque Eskdale and Wasdale valleys. Whether you're a hiker, walker, or cyclist, our farm offers an extensive network of bridleways…
Keswick
HotelOriginally a coaching inn dating back to 1770, the Lake District Castle Inn Hotel and Spa offers cosy accommodation, great food, spa treatments and relaxing leisure facilities in a peaceful setting near Bassenthwaite Lake, the perfect base for…
Keswick
Holiday, Touring & Camping ParkFormerly 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.
Ullswater, Nr Penrith
A fine Regency house surrounded by 22 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland in a stunning location on the shores of Ullswater.
Barrows Green, Kendal
Looking for a superb holiday cottage? Spring Cottage at Helm Mount Barns is perfect for the discerning holidaymaker seeking top-quality accommodation. This beautifully furnished and extensively equipped cottage is one of three adjoining barn…
Graythwaite, Ulverston
38 Self catering dog friendly properties, from Lakeside to Woodland views. A romantic break for two, an adventurous family vacation or an elaborate celebration, we have accommodation fit for all occasions.
Maryport
Self-cateringSituated in the centre of Allonby that nestles in a sandy bay on the unspoilt Solway Coast. Our beautifully converted 17thC barn cottages are hidden away in a tranquil courtyard. All have original features retained.
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