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ECO PLACES TO STAY

Greta Jonyniate | 11.08.11

If you fancy an eco getaway here are a few of our favourites to tempt you into holidaying in the UK ...

The Treehouse, Somerset, England

This is a truly unique getaway which might fulfil that childhood dream of having your own treehouse. Exorbitantly luxurious, with a six foot master bed with Egyptian cotton linen, cedar hot tub, and a plasma TV with sky and freeview channels, the Treehouse is situated on a small farm overlooking fields, where you can watch lambs, chickens and ponies graze. There’s also a large, safe enclosed garden for the children to play.

So if you are wondering, what makes The Treehouse a green treehouse...

• Plants a native hardwood tree for each booking made, working with a local tree planting service on the Quantock Hills.
• Constructed totally from wood, with cedar shingles on the roof.
• If clients bring their own bikes to the railway station, the Treehouse will pay for a taxi to Halse.
• Works with local suppliers and buys all the hamper products from local farm shops and the Taunton farmers market.
• Uses organic toiletries such as a hot tub that runs on a natural seaweed enzyme.
• Has a wood burning stove in each property and all wood is seasoned and sustainably sourced.

For more info  click HERE 

The Scarlet, Cornwall, England

If living in a treehouse is not really your thing, what about a gorgeous hotel built to the highest eco standards, overlooking the sea on the Cornish coast? This eco hotel is a great escape for grown-ups to eat, dream and play in peace.

What makes the Scarlet a Green Hotel?

• Electricity supplied by eco-friendly Ecotricity
• Biomass boiler that runs on sustainable woodchip heats the hotel
• Grey water is treated then used to flush the toilets
• Evacuated tube solar water heating harnesses the sun's energy to heat the pool

More info click HERE

The Geo Ekopod, Bodmin Moor, England

Not a fan of camping? Well you might change your mind after a night or two in one of these smooth white bubbles. The Ekopod project has brought contemporary luxury to the area without damaging its protected wildlife, creating a completely unique “glamping” experience.

What makes Ekopod a green accommodation? 

• Efficient wood-burner for clean heating
• Solar power used whenever possible
• Unique and extremely efficient structure
• Can collect guests arriving by train
• Food is seasonal and sourced within a 30 mile radius
• Constructed locally by Albion Canvas & all furnishings sourced locally too

More info click HERE 

The West Usk Lighthouse, Newport Gwent, South Wales

Are you always on the lookout to experience something new? What about a night in a real lighthouse, near Newport Gwent, with impressive views across the Severn and the Bristol Channel?

What makes The West Usk green?

• Low energy light bulbs. The hosts are very conscious of the need to conserve energy
• The building has secondary glazing & fire doors to help to keep heat in
• Hosts compost & burn items that they don't need. They separate rubbish to make sure they can be recycled
• The water is metered. Rain water is saved in tubs for plants & vegetables
• Buy local products, even when shopping in the large supermarkets. Hosts serve organic food as much as they can, especially milk & eggs
• Support local charities & local events. The hosts enjoy conservation & have spent half a lifetime restoring an old lighthouse!

More info click HERE

Tremeer Farm Yurt Holidays, Corwall

If you are a big fan of the beautiful English countryside then you will love this traditional Cornish family-run farm nestling in a quiet un-spoilt valley a mile from some of Cornwall's most idyllic beaches and close to the Fowey River. If you are looking for a relaxing and memorable holiday this farm is a wonderful location.

What makes Yurt farm green?

• Offer the ultimate camping experience, providing the wonderful feeling of ‘getting back-to-nature
• Have an authentic fire pit where you are welcome to have campfires, toast marshmallows or even cook your evening meal over an open fire
• Enjoy the freedom of being able to collect eggs from the farm's free range chickens or make friends with piglets

More info click HERE

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