If you want to stay close to home, there are now a growing number of environmentally friendly breaks available here in the UK
And of course staying in the UK means your "holiday miles" are minimal!
You can view UK eco holidays below
| Built with renewable materials and powered by renewble energy Cosy but spacious, one bedroom cabin in a quiet, rural setting. Lots of environmentally friendly features such as organic towels, sheets and larder basics, station collection service, free use of bicycles, buy-local shopping service etc. Lots of easy, quiet walks and bike rides. Attractive market town of Howden (E.Yorks) within 3 miles with historical interest, traditional family run shops, cafes, restaurants and full programme of entertainment in the Shire Hall. Address: Village Farm, Brind, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 7LA |
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| Yurt holidays in a beautiful West Wales valley. For a unique, sustainable, 'back to nature' holiday, come and stay in a luxuriously furnished yurt, nestled in a wooded valley. Each yurt sleeps up to five people and includes a woodburner, rugs, lanterns, kitchen, and storage. There is a small gas cooker inside and a firepit outside for cooking. There is a compost loo in the field and hot showers and flushing loos near the house. Bring your friends and family and have a holiday with a difference! *SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY* Address: Pont Cych Mill, Cwm Cych, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, SA38 9RR |
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| Eco-friendly Accommodation Centrally Located in the Peak District We provide a variety of visitor accommodations, from camping, static caravan to luxury bunk barns. Sustainability has been central to the developments, a Proven Wind Turbine provides our electricity, a Thermia Ground Source Heat Pump the heating and hot water, Rainwater Harvesting for flushing Wcs and reclaimed building materials used throughout. We can cater for small groups, family gatherings, special events or just a relaxing weekend in the Peak District! Check out the website, call or email Address: Bushey Heath Farm, Tideswell Moor, Derbyshire, SK17 8JE |
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| 5-day environmental adventures for families of all ages Join us for an environmental adventure in and around Monkton Wyld in Dorset. The fun-packed, low-carbon activities include arts and crafts, games, nature awareness & bushcraft, music-making, cooking and more. The 5-day, residential holidays all have an environmental theme and are suitable for toddlers to teenagers. Its a great way to make new friends and to take a break while the kids are suitably entertained in the fresh air. Food is vegetarian and organically-grown where possible. Address: Monkton Wyld Court, Monkton Wyld, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6DQ |
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With a growing reputation for high quality Green products, Home Scents was founded by Judith Mathias. Judith has developed their entire range and is constantly working on new products. Using ONLY totally Natural ingredients enhanced with the wonderful scents of pure essential oils she came up with Beeswax Polish, Floor Milk, Laundry products, Multi-Surface & Floor Cleaners, Liquid Soap, Aromatherapy Room Sprays and Candles and more http://www.homescents.co.uk/