Self-Catering
The perennial appeal of a self-catering holiday lies in the fact that it offers you all the comforts and facilities of a home base but with the freedom to eat, drink, get up and come back whenever you like. Beyond these basic facts, the range of self-catering accommodation is vast, taking in everything from state of the art contemporary eco-lodges to traditional stone cottages and villas to restored barns, caravans and much, much more - in an equally diverse range of locations from the wild coasts of Scotland, Wales and Ireland to sun-baked Tuscany and untouched rural Sardinia and the lush forests of Bavaria, with our top, eco-friendly selections listed below - all of which you can reach by train or ferry.
Check out some of our expert travel writers recommendations for green self-catered places to stay on our award-winning blog, including Catherine Mack's recommendations for green holidays in Ireland and eco-breaks in England, plus greentraveller founder Richard Hammond's tips on sustainable holidays and places to stay in the Mediterranean.
Find out how to get to self-catered properties across Europe and beyond using our Journey Planner.
Natural Retreats Yorkshire Dales, England
Latest reviewed accommodation
"The accommodation and grounds are gorgeous - I'm sure that being able to build up a long-term relationship with the place would be deeply rewarding. It’s fantastic for families, too, as children can explore the woods and run wild together, while their parents relax by the pool."
Reviewed by: Anna Shepard
"This is the first castle in Ireland to go green, with Charles then going on to convert the whole estate to meet EU Flower Ecolabel standards and gaining the award in 2009... Belle Isle is indeed a ‘beautiful island’, on the northern tip of Upper Lough Erne. The estate, and working farm, is a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest..."
Reviewed by: Catherine Mack
Featured Self-catering
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from £245 for a winter short break, to £789 for a week in high season
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Prices per week (Low to Peak Season): 4 en-suite bedroom Cortijo: €1250-€...
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Prices start from £480 for a 2 night stay in Low season in a 3 bed...
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€60-€150 per night for 2 people, each additional person €5 per night. €35...
