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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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Beautiful Lakeland stone 19thC building in exquisite gardens. Spectacular mountain views with…
Warm and welcoming Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the heart of Grasmere Village.
An exceptional, luxurious 5 bedroom lake house with beautiful and stylish interior, private lake…
A 200 year old Cottage overlooking Fitz Park with stunning views of the River Greta, Skiddaw and…
Lake District Estates is a family-owned business based in Kendal. We own and operate two visitor…
Our cosy glamping pods provide a comfortable and contemporary glamping experience.
A touch of luxury in a secluded part of The Lakes, complete with a cedar wood hot tub and 10 acres…
The Ullswater Inn has officially reopened following an extensive refurbishment. It is in a…
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect…
Inspired by the landscape and set on a hilltop adjacent to Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria, Garthside…
3 luxury wood and canvas glamping yurts, with electricity, full size king beds and log burning…
Located in the South Lakes, our hotel is furnished to 5-star standard with the Brettargh Suite for…
From the moment you pull onto the sprawling driveway and capture your first glimpse of the…
The Carthouse is one of three luxurious cottages at The Green Cumbria. Super stylish barn…
Our choice of 4 self-catered apartments range from sleeping 2-8, are incredibly spacious and filled…
Delightful recently refurbished cottages in a quiet location, yet a stroll from Windermere &…
Broadrayne is a traditional Lakeland Farm with a small cluster of former 17th to 19th century farm…
Tents can pitch in one of two areas. - Our Ghyllside camping area, allows you to reserve your…
Our self catering holiday cottages with hot tubs occupy an idyllic location, just a stone’s throw…
Laik manages super-stylish holiday homes in some of the favourite spots in the Lake District…
A prestigious location, acres of tranquil, rural countryside and the very heart of the Lake…
The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa stands right on the shore of Windermere and boasts unrivalled…
The Dalesman is a lovingly renovated 16th Century coaching inn, situated in the heart of pretty…
Stanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Keswick
Beautiful Lakeland stone 19thC building in exquisite gardens. Spectacular mountain views with immediate access to superb walks and forest trails. Located on a lower slope of Skiddaw mountain.
Grasmere
Warm and welcoming Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the heart of Grasmere Village.
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556 reviewsConiston 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.
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524 reviewsKeswick
A 200 year old Cottage overlooking Fitz Park with stunning views of the River Greta, Skiddaw and Latrigg.
Lake District Estates is a family-owned business based in Kendal. We own and operate two visitor attractions – Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, and five holiday parks in Cumbria, plus a marina complex in Lancashire.
Penrith
Our cosy glamping pods provide a comfortable and contemporary glamping experience.
Ambleside
A touch of luxury in a secluded part of The Lakes, complete with a cedar wood hot tub and 10 acres of private land to explore. Perfect for getting together with family and friends.
Glenridding
The Ullswater Inn has officially reopened following an extensive refurbishment. It is in a fantastic location on the southern shore of Ullswater, offering spectacular views of Helvellyn. In the heart of the Lake District, pull up a seat and drink in…
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296 reviewsUllswater, Penrith
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect for walking and relaxing breaks.
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528 reviewsBrampton
Inspired by the landscape and set on a hilltop adjacent to Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria, Garthside Farm Holidays provides thoughtfully positioned glamping pods, with outstanding views of the beautiful countryside, North Pennine Fells and Northern Lake…
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18 reviewsKirkby Stephen
3 luxury wood and canvas glamping yurts, with electricity, full size king beds and log burning stoves. They have access to a shared eco toilet and hot woodland shower. The yurts are situated right on the banks of our river, in a riverside woodland…
Kendal
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.
Cockermouth
From the moment you pull onto the sprawling driveway and capture your first glimpse of the magnificent house and it’s sweeping gardens, to the second you retreat to the cosy BBQ house and take a dip in the luxury hot tub.
Kirkby Stephen
The Carthouse is one of three luxurious cottages at The Green Cumbria. Super stylish barn conversion, idyllic rural location, dogs welcome, enclosed garden, wood-burner, pubs nearby and great walks from the door.
Windermere
Our choice of 4 self-catered apartments range from sleeping 2-8, are incredibly spacious and filled with plush furnishings, modern amenities, premium appliances and bespoke décor. We also offer EV-parking and pet-friendly stays.
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267 reviewsWindermere
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
Grasmere
Broadrayne is a traditional Lakeland Farm with a small cluster of former 17th to 19th century farm buildings nestling round a picturesque farmyard in the beautiful Vale of Grasmere.
Windermere
Tents can pitch in one of two areas. - Our Ghyllside camping area, allows you to reserve your pitch, with electrical hook-up (6amps) suitable for lighting, recharging devices and small appliances such as a travel kettle. These pitches are allocated…
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907 reviewsAmbleside
Our self catering holiday cottages with hot tubs occupy an idyllic location, just a stone’s throw from Ambleside, Windermere and Hawkshead. They’re perfectly positioned for exploring some of Cumbria’s best loved towns and villages as well as…
Windermere
Laik manages super-stylish holiday homes in some of the favourite spots in the Lake District.
Local, flexible and friendly, Laik goes that bit extra with their homes and hospitality to make sure your stay in The Lakes turns out just perfect…
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