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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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Self-Catering Apartments & Rooms with Hotel Comforts Experience luxury at The Halston in historic…
Dog-friendly apartment in Kirkby Stephen with wood-burning fire and fell views. Two bedrooms,…
This unique Lake District hotel only two minutes stroll from Lake Windermere and the village of…
Set in its own elevated grounds in jolly Bowness, The Angel Inn has far-reaching views across Lake…
Rigg Barn was converted from a detached bank barn and sleeps up to six people.
Just a stones throw from Lake Ullswater & Pooley Bridge, Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most…
If you fancy staying somewhere different and fancy the thought of staying in a fabulously restored…
Howgills Apartment 9 is on the 2nd floor of our building and offers a split-level apartment with…
We offer 7 different glamping options at Park Cliffe so you’ll find one that perfectly suits your…
Pine Lodges (sleep 4) with Sauna & spa bath. In a beautiful setting in the heart of a 5 acre wood,…
Keepers Cottage was lovingly rebuilt in 2016 and now offers stylish four-bedroom accommodation with…
Our country house hotel is the best-kept secret in the Borrowdale Valley, with log fires, wonderful…
Red Lion Inn serves hearty, home-cooked food made with locally sourced ingredients, alongside a…
Stunning views of Borrowdale valley, Easy access to Keswick and Derwentwater, Luxury living in a…
Waterfoot Park is situated in the beautiful Ullswater Valley. We have both pet-free and…
Sella Park is now part of the Pennington Hotels group and the management and team are extremely…
Small camping site half mile from Tottlebank between Windermere and Ulverston. See website for more…
A charming Victorian house, carefully converted and quietly tucked away in it's own wooded grounds…
Escape to the Lake District whenever you choose by owning your own caravan holiday home at Park…
A traditional English country inn located on the village green of Talkin. Log fire in the lounge, 4…
Our modern, fully furnished and equipped caravan holiday homes are situated in a quiet area,…
Opened summer 2021 on a quiet side street one step up from the lake in Bowness-on-Windermere. This…
Our luxury accommodation has been hand built for our bespoke design for couples wanting a romantic…
The six new shepherd huts have been expertly crafted by Blackdown Shepherd Huts using sustainable…


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

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Newbiggin, Penrith
Our hand-picked selection of holiday homes and lodges are stylishly furnished to the highest specification and feature every modern convenience you could ever need, plus a few added Leisure Resorts luxuries.
Ambleside
Ambleside Townhouse is a fifteen ensuite bedroomed, dog friendly luxury bed and breakfast with onsite parking located in the heart of Ambleside.
Silloth
Holiday Park
Gold Star AwardDiscover 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…
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.
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…
Keswick
Glaramara Hotel is situated at the southern end of the Borrowdale Valley close to Lake Derwentwater and Keswick. Close to Scafell Pike and the high fells. On the Coast to Coast route. It is an ideal base for a walking/hiking holiday. Double/twin and…
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.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Opened summer 2021 on a quiet side street one step up from the lake in Bowness-on-Windermere. This former grande dame Victorian hotel has just had an £8 million makeover, and has re-emerged dressed for a night out and sporting a chic, city-slicker…
Newby Bridge, Backbarrow
The Whitewater Hotel is the ultimate Lake district retreat, featuring the fantastic Cascades Leisure Club & Spa.
Ullswater
Guest Accommodation
Gold Star AwardGlenridding Manor House Hotel: Without doubt, the best quality non pretentious accommodation on Lake Ullswater. Perfect for walking the coast to coast, climbing Helvellyn, Sailing, canoeing or paddle boarding on Ullswater, Taking a steamer to…
Trelkeld, Keswick
Bed & BreakfastScales 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.
Kendal
The Lodge is a fabulous 'party' room which is included for use by our guests who reserve 2 or 3 of our properties. It provides comfortable seating for larger groups and the dining table is set up for 14 adult guest with adequate space left for high…
Silverdale
Holiday ParkWelcoming holidaymakers from far and wide, whether you’re looking for a fully serviced pitch for your own touring caravan, motorhome or tent, planning a break in our holiday cottage on the park, or would like a stay in one of our quirky glamping…
Penton, Carlisle
Gold Star AwardMichelin-starred Pentonbridge Inn, located on the English/Scottish border offers a seasonal tasting menu using the finest ingredients, including produce from our own gardens at Netherby along with premium Cumbrian meat and the finest Scottish fish…
Great Langdale, Ambleside
The Langdale Hotel & Spa in the heart of the Lake District, is the perfect place for getting away from it all.
Troutbeck
Self Catering Lake District Bothy, sleeps 4 people and set in an amazing landscape with no light pollution. Perfect for those wishing to experience a short break under Dark Skies and when conditions allow, a stunning Star Gazing experience.
Cockermouth
Eco cottages, built and furnished to the highest standards, in 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen'. The cottages have used green design and technologies with ground and air source heat pumps to power the under-floor heating beneath the…
Ambleside
HostelThis independent, hostel is perfectly situated in the picturesque village of Elterwater, at the heart of the Langdale Valley in the English Lake District.
Coniston Water, Water Yeat
An exceptional, luxurious 5 bedroom lake house with beautiful and stylish interior, private lake frontage on Coniston Water, 2 private jetties and jaw-dropping views throughout.
Hawkshead
A spacious village house with hot tub and parking in the heart of Hawkshead, ideal for families and multigenerational stays.
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