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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
Nestled in 130 acres of tranquil woodland, Skelwith Fold is the perfect destination to escape from…
Situated in a stunning location next to mountains & waterfalls, the Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges…
The newly renovated family and dog-friendly Rooms36, VB 4-star silver award-winning bed and…
Park Hill Mews are 3 self-contained self catering holiday homes nestled in the historic maritime…
A small family-run boutique bed & breakfast in an enviable location. Superb views and a great base…
The Royal Oak is an 18th-century coaching inn within the hustle and bustle of Keswick town centre.…
The Lodge is a spacious five-bedroom retreat set within its own private garden at The Lingholm…
Wallace Lane Farm Glamping & Lodge Park offers a range of the latest luxury glamping cabins and…
Set at the foot of the fells within two acres of riverside gardens on the edge of picturesque…
Enjoy a camping adventure and make the most of our splendid natural surroundings with picturesque…
Dorothy’s place is a beautiful one bedroom apartment, set in beautiful grounds overlooking lake…
In an enviable position, perched on the shores of Windermere, The Waterbird Boathouse is an…
Cosy cottages, barn conversions and apartments in the most beautiful corner of Britain.
Beautiful secluded setting. The Woodlands Hotel & Pine Lodges is an ideal base for touring the Lake…
The Bridge Inn, once a modest mail coach halt, is now a fine, well-situated, comfortable country…
Our modern 6-berth static caravans are spacious and offer comfortable family accommodation with all…
One of the apartments in the estate's Grade II listed Victorian house and steeped in history,…
Clea Hall Holiday Park is located in the picturesque countryside of northern Cumbria, just a short…
Dandelion Cottage – 5★ romantic retreat between the Lake District & Hadrian’s Wall. Perfect for…
Crumble Cottage sleeps two with great views in beautiful quiet rural location near Cartmel.…
Springbank Cottage is a luxury, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in the popular village of Coniston.…
Inspired by the landscape and set on a hilltop adjacent to Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria, Garthside…
Thornleigh Christian Hotel is a happy, relaxed holiday destination, a safe place to holiday alone…
The Roundthorn is a Grade II listed Georgian mansion is set in its own landscaped grounds and…


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

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Penrith
Mosedale End Farm Bed & Breakfast offers you a true rural escape — spacious, quiet and surrounded by nature. Wake to sweeping views of Lakeland fells as you enjoy a leisurely start to your day because you can enjoy breakfast whenever you choose.
The English, Buttermere
A 17thC building, owned and run by family for 30 years. First licensed in 1735 as coaching inn. Apartments built in grounds 17 years ago and continually upgraded.
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.
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…
Silloth
Holiday Park
Gold Star AwardStanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to hire for 3,4 and 7 night breaks (some pet friendly accommodation). Fully serviced pitches for Tents, Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping Pods…
Coniston
• Sleeps up to 22
• 4 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 4-8 or together sleeping 22
• A total of 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms
• Each cottage comes with its own hot tub - 4 hot tubs in total
• Stunning mountain location with…
Hesket Newmarket, Near Caldbeck
Self-cateringA 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.
Portinscale
Swinside is a beautiful and exceptionally spacious duplex apartment for four, perfectly positioned at the front of the estate's Grade II listed Victorian house. The elegant sitting room enjoys sweeping views across the main lawn towards Swinside…
Penrith
Touring & Camping ParkThe stone-built Lakeland farmhouse and traditional barns on the Park have been converted into seven distinctive cottage units, each one offering ideal accommodation for convenient, flexible and leisurely family holidays.
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.
Ambleside
A staycation at Brathay gives you everything you need for a well-deserved break that will get you away from it all and boost your wellbeing. Whatever the weather, or time of year, and however chilled or super-adventurous you want to be, we have…
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.
Newby Bridge
Located on the peaceful River Leven, The Swan Hotel & Spa is the closest mooring available to the A590 and M6, with these links being closer than Windermere Marina. It’s the perfect location for those who love to travel by water! We have excellent…
Broughton-in-Furness
Self-cateringThornthwaite 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.
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…
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…
Carlisle
Self-Catering Apartments & Rooms with Hotel Comforts
Experience luxury at The Halston in historic Carlisle, featuring self-catering apartments, a restaurant, and a gym.
The Townhouse (2 Cecil Street)
Offers six hotel-style rooms (1-night minimum).…
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…
Coniston
Our range of glamping pods can be found in the heart of the Lake District at our Coniston Park Coppice site.
Tower Wood, Windermere
Lake District self-catering near Windermere, 10 minutes from Bowness. Ideal for couples, with walks from the doorstep, Fell Foot nearby and stunning Lake Windermere views.
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