Cranmer Cottages - Avocet

Norfolk

Home to possibly Britain’s first luxury and carbon neutral cottages, Home Farm Cranmer is a beautiful cluster of eight hom ...

Why Top Ten? New, stylish, luxurious and totally carbon neutral thanks to solar powered water heating, wind-powered electric and geo-thermal central heating.
Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6

Mesmear- Barn

Cornwall

Arriving at Mesmear the gorgeous rural setting, sparkling swimming pool and three beautifully restored 18th century barns (sleep ...

Why Top Ten? Blends boutique hotel-standard interiors with a focus on sustainability from geothermal heating, bore-hole heating and grey water recycling.
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

Dairy Cottage

Hampshire & New Forest

If you're lucky enough to have babies who let you sleep past dawn, there can be few better ways to wake up than by leaving the s ...

Why Top Ten? Stunning architectural oak frame, underfloor heating, eco woodburner, solar heating, water recycling unit and eco friendly cleaning products.
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

Finca De Arrieta - Eco-Luxe Villa

Canary Islands

A far cry from the high rise, fly and flop package holiday resorts that mar some of the Canary islands, Finca del Arietta is an ...

Why Top Ten? Stylish, luxurious and powered by 30 solar panels and two wind turbines
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

Pollaughan Farm Cottages - Fallow

Cornwall

There's a gentle magic to Pollaughan that is hard to put into words but a brief scan of the guestbook proves it has cast its spe ...

Why Top Ten? Multiple Green/Sustainability Award-winning cottages thanks to the fabulous wildlife lakes the owners have created and the emphasis they place on recycling, reducing waste and supporting local businesses.
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

Quinta da Alfarrobeira (A Vivenda) - Algarve

Algarve

Crammed full of character and charm, Quinta da Alfarrobeira is a haven for young families seeking to rediscover nature whilst al ...

Why Top Ten? Eclectic-chic cottages with solar panels for power and wood burners for water heating, plus interiors complemented by beautiful architectural salvage. Also PYO organic fruit and veg.
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6

Partridge Lodge - The Granary

Suffolk

This newly converted 17th century barn is a wonderful rural retreat for a family of four (plus cots). It boasts an idyllic settt ...

Why Top Ten? A solar panel installation ensures the stylish rental properties at Partridge Lodge run almost entirely on green energy
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

L'Amandier

Poitou Charentes

Le Manoir de Longeveau’s fantastic combination of pretty gîte accommodation, beautiful setting and brilliant facilities, ...

Why Top Ten? The owners of Longeveau encourage recycling, use eco-friendly light bulbs and grey-water recycling for irrigation of the green spaces.
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

La Grainerie

Poitou Charentes

Le Manoir de Longeveau’s fantastic combination of pretty gîte accommodation, beautiful setting and brilliant facilities, ...

Why Top Ten? The owners of Longeveau encourage recycling, use eco-friendly light bulbs and grey-water recycling for irrigation of the green spaces.
Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4

La Garconniere

Poitou Charentes

Le Manoir de Longeveau’s fantastic combination of pretty gîte accommodation, beautiful setting and brilliant facilities, ...

Why Top Ten? The owners of Longeveau encourage recycling, use eco-friendly light bulbs and grey-water recycling for irrigation of the green spaces.
Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
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