The interest in ecotourism and sustainable travel is rising, a trend.
“Everyone can do something to leave a smaller carbon footprint when travelling: the form of arrival and departure, the choice of accommodation, the activities at the holiday destination – all of this can be decided responsibly” explains Holidu Co-founder and CEO, Johannes Siebers.
“We see that more and more homeowners do a lot of effort to contribute to sustainability: some equip the rental property with solar panels, use recycled materials for building and renovating or offer natural instead of
chlorinated pools.”
Of course, not everything can be made perfect at once, but there are a number of beautiful villas, cottages, and apartments that are already doing their bit to shift towards being more environmentally conscious. These rentals have facilities that fulfill all of your needs and wishes you might have when you are on holiday, and they are making the small steps that move us in the direction of more sustainable tourism industry. An amazing movement, of which Greta Thunberg can be proud of.
Eco-friendly cabin Belvilla
This super stylish cabin is located in a holiday park in the Dutch province of Zeeland, near the North Sea. This cabin is the perfect example of an environmentally conscious choice as it is made of recycled cardboard! It may sound crazy, but it still offers all of the comforts you will need for the perfect getaway. You won’t find a TV here, and that’s a deliberate decision, so make sure to pack a good book or simply go out and explore nature! The holiday park is CO2 neutral due to its own set of solar panels that provides electricity. The village of Ouddorp can be reached by taking a metro and bus from Spijkenisse or Rotterdam. Getting to the Netherlands from the UK is also easy, take one of the ferry options that operate across the
country or hop on a direct coach service from London.
Villa Can Jaume – Mallorca, Spain
With the look and feel of a luxurious holiday rental, this hidden gem has all the facilities you may need on your holiday, whilst also being an eco-friendly choice! The first step for this villa towards being a more sustainable stay are the solar panels that provide the house with electricity. The house is furnished with little fuss, feels open and light. The icing on the cake for this property is the location and its surroundings. This relaxing rental is located just outside of Manacor and has breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains. In the garden, there are sun loungers where you can spend the day enjoying the tranquillity.
Ecolodge with natural pool HomeAway
On the top of a mountain with a sweeping view of the bay of Ajaccio, you can find this unique and fascinating eco-lodge. The electricity here is provided by photovoltaics and the water is heated by solar panels. The pool is divided into three parts and has a natural style, which makes it blend into the rocks. The pump also runs on solar energy and cooking is possible in the well-equipped outdoor kitchen. If you choose to visit as a couple, you can make it an unforgettable romantic holiday in the middle of nature.
Birch Cottage Eco Retreat – Gloucestershire, England
A trip to this idyllic cottage will leave you totally surrounded by beautiful nature. Throughout the house, you can see the emphasis on a cosy and ecological style, with the renovation having been done with natural, locally sourced and recycled materials. In addition, the heating system is based on renewable energy which is powered by two large thermal solar panels on the roof.
