7 sustainable summer staycations to book for an eco-friendly break

Nestled in the picturesque Welsh countryside, a mere 17km from Bodewyddan Castle, this glamping retreat offers a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing guests to reconnect with nature.

Forget tents, cold baked beans and sleeping bags… This stay prioritises the finer elements of camping, with guests staying in cosy wood cabins complete with free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, and best of all, a hot tub. 

Each cabin is home to a patio with views over the garden, a kitchenette, fridge, stovetop, and a bathroom with a shower. 

This staycation is suitable for families, but couples particularly love it, ranking it 9.6/10 on Booking.com for a two-person stay. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £122.20 a night. 

A birdwatcher's paradise, this lodge comes with ducks and chickens roaming the grounds as well as a multitude of seasonal birds. 

The studio lodge is found in serene scenery, next to a lake and a large garden with beautiful trees and flowers. There are cycling routes nearby and the clear country sky means the stars can be seen twinkling all night long. 

The lodge has its own decking and garden alongside underfloor heating, a log burner, WiFi, a kitchen, television, and clothes washing facilities. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £79 a night. 

If a sustainable city break is what you crave, Marrable’s is the place for you. 

Previously a 19^th century Victorian warehouse, the water is sourced from a borehole underneath the building, the majority of lighting is natural, and all the timber used in the construction of the hotel was sourced sustainably.

The central London, highly walkable location is perfect for guests wanting to see the sights without increasing their carbon footprint by travelling. It is a mere 20-minute walk from the British Museum, 40 minutes from the London Eye and surrounded by bars and restaurants to suit any budget. 

Each room has an en-suite, views of the city and the option to upgrade to breakfast. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £316.13 a night. 

Live out your Hobbit dreams in this off-the-grid tiny home tucked away in a quiet woodland section of Radmore farm. The lodge is hand built from sweet chestnut wood, making it entirely unique. Perfect for animal lovers, the farm is home to roaming goats, pigs, cats and dogs.

The space is complete with eco-friendly cleaning and hygiene products, a log burner, shower, gas stove and fridge while outside the lodge is an outside kitchen complete with a wood-fired oven and a fire pit with a barbeque attachment.

A stay at Chestnut Eco Lodge provides the perfect opportunity to completely unplug and rediscover the joys of life away from technology. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £123 a night. 

Found in the Scottish Highlands, this hotel is ideal for an eco-retreat, boasting a Green Leaders Bronze level from Tripadvisor. The hotel was the first in the UK to be heated entirely by carbon-neutral wood chips and is striving to complete carbon neutrality. 

Set against the backdrop of Cairngorm National Park, the snow on the mountains melts in summer, transforming the former icy landscape into one full of colour. A perfect stay for the more adventurous traveller, the Duke of Gordon provides guests with the chance to experience climbing, rambling, pony trekking, and water sports. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £94 a night. 

A staycation like no other, Kudhava cabins are treehouse-esque structures that stand off the ground to give guests the best views possible of the surrounding beauty. Choose between a woodland canopy or glorious Cornish coast view. If heights aren’t your thing, tipis are on offer, facing the Atlantic Ocean to provide the best morning views. 

A short walk to the North Cornish coast and other wild swimming spots, Kudhava makes for the loveliest of summer beach breaks, giving guests the chance to swim in the beautiful Cornish waters before venturing back to warm up in the hot tub. 

The cabins are home to floor-to-ceiling windows, a private firepit and nearby seating. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £137. 

The Lakeside is a stunning floating cottage on the river Medway in the southeast of England. The remote accommodation gives guests the chance to spend time with "nature at its best", according to one reviewer who highlighted how much they enjoyed being surrounded by the fish and birds. 

The space comes with a hot tub, WiFi and a kitchen in addition to a deck with outdoor seating that allows guests to enjoy being beside (or, more accurately, on top of) the water. 

Perfect for families, the cottage sleeps up to four with a double bed and bunk beds. 

A stay in mid-July starts at £170 a night.