Eco holidays

Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

Gaze on Umbrian hills as the children play, watch the fireflies dance at night. Dine fabulously in Gubbio - or here. Sociable-family bliss

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Escape to the edge of the Atlantic. Find airy rooms and good food served from terraces overlooking the ocean - all with a green conscience

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Restored stone barn in 22 acres filled with special wildlife, on the edge of Radnor Forest, with walking trails, glorious countryside views

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

Come for big, peaceful bedrooms with views, delicious home cooked breakfasts and riverside strolls through ancient beech woodland

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

A relaxed hilltop escape with good food, a pretty garden and fine views of the Dales and the river Wharfe – bring your dog too

Small hotel in a hiker's paradise a short walk from Cómpeta with pool, spacious rooms, private terraces, breathtaking views and generous breakfasts

One of four wooden-clad off-grid cottages, sleek and calm indoors, high up in the Cheviot Hills and with stunning views over the valley

A delightful eco-friendly, off-grid bolthole in the Northumberland National Park with much comfort, massive views and in a Dark Sky area

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night