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These green stays are very unique indeed.
Searching for a sustainable escape? As many of us begin to book summer staycations, Hive Home has unveiled the best eco-friendly Airbnb homes around the country — and they're all so unique.
'With lockdown restrictions easing and summer travel on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher when it comes to choosing where, and even how, to holiday this year. UK staycations have everything you need for an unforgettable adventure, including some incredible, out of this world eco-friendly options,' they say.
From a charming hobbit hideaway in Scotland to a sustainable airship, these eye-catching homes will make you fall in love with the beautiful British countryside all over again. Take a look at the top 10 below...
Escape the woes of everyday with a stay at the Hobbit Hideaway in Moray, Scotland. Described as being like a 'giant hug', it has been built using locally-sourced recycled materials including stone, earth, clay, straw bales and recycled treasures. It really is a unique eco home with stacks of character.
We love this eco-friendly Airbnb, which is a converted 1945 boat (it originally sailed out of Penzance in Cornwall). Enclosed within a private three-acre forest, this property is nestled within its own pocket of nature. With an outdoor bath, roaring fireplace and a deeply charming facade, it truly couldn't provide a more comforting stay.
Over in Drimnin, Scotland, this sustainable airship is quite the looker. Known as Airship 002, it has wrap-around views of the Sound of Mull, unique interiors, four acres of land and a lovely patio area. If you're looking for the perfect place away from the crowds, then add this to your travel wish-list.
Go off-grid thanks to this happy-making Shepherd's Hut in Medstead. Cosy and bespoke, you'll find everything you need for a slow weekend away (think kitchen essentials, a snug sofa, wash basin, electric heating, cooker and fridge). We're particularly obsessed with the outside space, which has a hot tub, saloon seating area with a wood-fired pizza oven and a camp fire with a BBQ grill.
Live out your fairy tale dreams at Yeworthy Eco Treehouse in Eworthy, Devon. Nestled in a secluded setting amongst the tree-tops, it's perfect for anyone looking to escape everyday life.
Some standout features to look out for include the log-burning fireplace, rowing boat (the lake is situated opposite) and idyllic views. A composting sawdust toilet house is located separately, but don't let that put you off. It's the ultimate planet-friendly stay.
Taking the seventh spot is this gorgeous 18th century barn, situated in the glorious Gloucestershire countryside. Not only will guests get the whole barn to themselves, but they'll also be able to enjoy the wonderful open-plan living space, spectacular views over the Severn Vale, and dreamy outdoor terrace.
This gorgeous sustainable Cornish home, located in the depths of Liskeard, is the perfect eco getaway. With space for up to eight guests, it features modern interiors, a large solar PV system, heat recovery system and its own water supply, too. There's also a welcoming hot tub, so don't forget your swimsuit. Dreamy.
Birch Cottage sits at the centre of Lackan Cottage Farm — a rural six-acre organic smallholding in the heart of the South Down countryside. Powered entirely by renewable energy on site, it's a cosy escape all can enjoy.
How cute does this little roundhouse look? Nestled in the Cornish countryside just outside the charming village of St Mabyn, it's the ultimate sanctuary for all who need an escape. Why not book it for a summer staycation?
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