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11 Sustainable Hotels and Cabins Around the UK

11 of the Best Sustainable Hotels, Cabins, and Guesthouses Around the UK

Apr 21 2023

There might have once been a time when guaranteed good weather or five-star reviews were the top priority when searching for a hotel or holiday destination. But now that the UK is facing a cost-of-living crisis – which is even bleeding into other areas, and impacting our sex lives – those who love to travel are trying to look for cheaper, and more sustainable ways to move forward. Whether that's being more mindful about how we travel, the frequency, or thinking more carefully about the kind of places we stay in, there's a conscious effort to enjoy ourselves while being kinder to the planet.

We've already pledged to use B Corp beauty brands in our makeup bags from now on, but bringing our sustainable mindset into our holiday plans takes a little more prep. Ticking both of those boxes are eco-friendly hotels, cabins, and guesthouses right here in the UK. As well as cutting out emissions and costs from flying in the first place, there's a whole host of hotels that are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable resources, reducing plastic waste, and finding plenty of innovative ways to be as planet-friendly as possible. So, if you are searching for a UK stay that's doing what it can for more responsible hospitality, scroll our edit of some of the best eco-conscious hotels and staycations to inspire your next long-awaited holiday.

— Additional reporting by Gabriella Ferlita

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Albion Nights, Norfolk

If going off-grid is your thing when looking to book a sustainable stay, then look no further than ToWander's property, Albion Nights. This luxe eco-cabin has been handcrafted entirely from reclaimed and recycled materials, and makes for the perfect sustainable retreat for two to enjoy. Artfully nestled amongst trees and wildflower meadows of Waveney Valley, Norfolk, you can kick back and relax on the luxurious double bed, or take a soak in the outdoor bath from £135 a night. For long walks along the beach, the East Anglian coastline is just a stone's throw away. You deserve it.

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The Cabin by the Castle, Moray

Situated in the majestic view of the medieval Duffus Castle, this stunning eco-cabin brings a sustainable turn to this historic estate in Moray, Scotland. With direct ancestral links dating back to the late 1600s, the Duffus Estate across from the cabin is well-loved by the Dunbar family. With beautiful ambitions to 're-wild' the land and create an expanding haven for wildlife, including the resident red squirrels, ToWander's The Cabin by the Castle in Moray shares a special corner of Scotland. This light and airy cabin boasts its own solar panels, whilst animal-lovers will love the chance to reconnect with the nature thats on the doorstep of this sustainable property from £110 a night.

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The Wild Rabbit, Cotswolds

The Wild Rabbit has established itself as somewhat of a hotspot among the Kingham crowd, along with the Bamford-owned Daylesford Organic, one of the most sustainable farms in the UK. While the seasonal produce and lovely Cotswolds backdrop have been attracting visitors far and wide, Bamford's unwavering commitment to sustainability, from £140 a night, is what really makes it stand out from the crowd. For the guesthouses at The Wild Rabbit, that means locally sourced, organic ingredients and handmade horsehair mattresses in the bedrooms; meanwhile, the Daylesford Organic Garden has just been built sustainably from Silver Birch trees on the estate and is definitely worth a visit, as is the ever-tempting farm shop and cafe.

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The Lake Cabin, New Forest

You might have already heard of the very Instagram-worthy Limewood Hotel. While looks are enough to lure you to this gorgeous New Forest hotel in the first place, albeit for £435 a night, the brand has also been quietly improving its sustainable credentials, too. From working with Belu to ensure filtered water (and no single-use plastic) is available within the hotel, to starting up the #chefsagainstplastic to try and influence the supply chain and packaging within the industry, Limewood is taking action to be more mindful of its environmental impact and, better yet, to encourage others to do the same.

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Cabu by the Sea, Kent

The first location of their dual holiday spots (with their second in Ireland), is Cabu by the Sea in Kent. Beautiful locations aside, the biggest highlight at Cabu is the eco-conscious ethos. Described as "for the curious, aesthetic conscious traveller," each cabin also comes with a unique interior design, without compromising on sustainability, and always surrounded by nature. Energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing (never mind that stunning heated pool!), the seaside cabins lie on a natural stretch of privately owned grassland next to the seafront between Romney Marsh and the English Channel. So, you can get your dose of much-needed sea air on your sustainable stay from £288 a night — try your hand at kite-flying, or go for a ride on one of the resorts's bikes, and get a real beach break right here in the UK.

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Silvia Treehouse, Cumbria

If you're looking for a great eco-friendly staycation, Canopy & Stars is exactly where to find it. With plans to become carbon negative by 2025, the brand is on a mission to work as hard as the guesthouses, glamping spots, and hotels on its site to be as sustainable as possible. Top on our wish list this summer, this stunning treehouse was 15 years in the making — having to wait for the right time and a good supply of homegrown timber. It's all BBQs, fire pits, and pizza nights here, and a weekend up in the stars you'll never forget for £385 a night. Sign us up.

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Heckfield Place, Hampshire

Decades old and yet, when it comes to sustainability, Heckfield is always ahead of the curb. Despite the grandeur of this impressive house, every detail within the hotel has been thought out carefully to take a more planet-friendly approach — including the lighting, of which 90 percent uses LED light, the biomass boiler, and all the many natural materials you'll find in the bedrooms. Heckfield Place is also a fully certified biodynamic and organic farm, which provides everything for the House, from the flowers to the honey at breakfast, ensuring they grow the best food — in the best ways possible — and saving on emissions. With acres of land, stunning scenery, and excellent food, it's a sustainable stay to remember from £300 a night.

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Ecotone Cabins, Ross-shire

Located in the heart of the Northwest Scottish Highlands, ToWander's Ecotone Cabins were built with the environment in mind using locally-sourced timbre, as well as other sustainable materials and renewable heating systems. With stunning views over Loch Broom, you can easily forget everyday stressors and take in the wildlife, as mother nature intended. With two properties across the resort rom £125 a night, this sustainable stay can easily make for a group trip with Red Squirrel sleeping two people in one bedroom, and Pine Marten sleeping four in two bedrooms. Adventure is right on your doorstep!

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The River Lodge, Yorkshire

If it's peace and quiet you're looking for after a hectic year, a stay at The River Lodge is by far the best the remedy. Set right next to the river, your lovely cabin will look out onto a 6,000-acre estate in the North York Moors, with blissful, secluded views you can enjoy all to yourself from £180 a night. Book via Canopy & Stars, who plants a tree for every staycation booked through its website and ensures it does its best to be as planet-friendly as possible in its workstream and output.

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Treehouse, London

A recent addition to the London hotel scene in Marylebone, Treehouse prides itself on doing things differently. From the conscious construction of the hotel that was made using recycled wood and repurposed materials, to the eco-conscious operations within the building, it's the hotel's mission to be mindful of its environmental impact. This includes the composting and recycling program, a commitment to reducing single-use plastic, and local and seasonal produce and water-filling stations. For the bigger picture, the hotel plans to install real-time energy monitoring and a water management platform that monitors major energy-using systems and space types. From £359 per night, you can get a city break that is kinder to the planet.

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The Green House, Dorset

Smart and sophisticated, this seaside hotel in Bournemouth's East Cliff town ticks a lot of boxes for those searching for a coastal escape. Not only that, it's been paving a way for sustainability in the hotel industry for years. While all of the materials you'll find in the bedrooms are eco-friendly, everything around the house is also low-energy, and the food is always locally sourced. From £150 a night, spend a weekend here for the revered cuisine, beautiful backdrop, and gorgeous beaches.

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