Eco-friendly cottages in Cumbria
Fight the good fight, but add a dash of luxury, with our collection of eco-friendly cottages in Cumbria; think award-winning design, rare orchid meadows, electric car chargers, and protected National Trust land.
Thought that opting for eco-friendly cottages meant forsaking all the little luxuries? Lay eyes on this collection of Lakeland escapes. If you're consciously reducing your carbon footprint, but still seeking an idyllic break in Cumbria, our planet-friendly private homes await for your next sustainable staycation.
We've sourced luxury houses where wildlife takes centre stage; so why not sit back, relax, and pinpoint tomorrow’s hike from the map as spring water cascades into the bubble bath? Meanwhile, consciously-curated hampers overflow with artisan loaves, organic wines, homemade cakes, and Cartmel cheddar from the local cheesemonger.
Conjuring images of cream tea in the country and swan-diving into crystalline natural pools, our eco-friendly cottages in Cumbria are places for wilderness-seeking wayfarers and lavish holidayers alike. These are luxury eco-properties that keep local ecosystems, native wildlife, and biophilic design at the forefront of their award-winning interiors and ingenious architecture. Whether you have your green heart set on a striking waterside home surrounded by flora and fauna, or a 16th century Lake District farmhouse kept cosy by its lime, cork and clay render, these retreats go the extra mile to make would-be conservationists feel right at home.

Aquila
Bampton, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Aquila is a modernist lake house with a seductively clandestine appeal, set right on the sparkling Haweswater shoreline within the tarns and fells of the Mardale Valley.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,950 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Eco Friendly: Low-energy environmentally friendly systems, Tesla Powerwall home battery system and electric car charging point

Gaia Farmhouse
Ullswater, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
A 16th century luxury self-catering farmhouse that has been lovingly restored to embrace the ebb and flow of seasonality; life is far from ordinary at Gaia Farmhouse.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,850 per week, £2,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 2 guests
Features: Children´s TV snug, table tennis, fire bowl
Eco Friendly: Ground source heat pump, insulating lime, cork and clay render