Five eco-friendly places to stay near London

Looking for an eco-friendly break? We’ve rounded up some of the greenest and greatest sustainable places to stay near London to give you some inspiration for your next trip. Whether you’re looking for a luxury retreat or a countryside escape, going green has never been more comfortable. Just hop in a Zipcar from London and enjoy your stay

The Pig Hotels describe themselves as ‘Restaurants with Rooms,’ so it’s no surprise that food is at the heart of what they do. With a self-proclaimed ‘obsessive commitment’ to home-grown and local produce you can guarantee that their garden-to-kitchen cooking style is as fresh as it gets.

With seven locations across the South of England, each within a 3-hour drive of London, grab a Roundtrip car and get ready to pig out!

Drive time from London: Various locations, all under 3hours

This restored Georgian family home focuses on sustainability without losing any of the luxury. At Heckfield House, the produce used in the kitchens is direct from their Home Farm and the Market Garden meaning you’ll get the freshest, local food during your stay.

The 400-acres of Hampshire landscape is the perfect place to get some fresh, countryside air into your London lungs and fully relax as you explore the grounds.

Drive time from London: 1hour 45minutes

Brighton House is a green-friendly accommodation provider in Brighton who have even won a national tourism award for its commitment to eco-first policies, including minimising waste and using green energy suppliers.

With gorgeous rooms and breakfast included (sourced from local supplies of course!), Brighton House is a great eco-friendly place to stay when you fancy escaping to the beach. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…

Drive time from London: 1hour 50minutes

For those of us craving a city-centre staycation, look no further than The Zetter Hotel. An independent, boutique hotel with eco-credentials set in the super creative and much loved neighbourhood of Clerkenwell in London.

The Zetter Hotel uses energy-saving technologies and eco-friendly materials wherever possible to ensure a sustainable approach to hotelling. Oh, and did we mention it’s housed in a converted Victorian warehouse? Expect chic interiors and luxury rooms - going green has never been more stylish!

Drive time from London: 0minutes

With a name like The Green House it’s no wonder that this luxury eco-hotel values the environment at the core of it’s business. From using solar energy to heat the hotel’s water, to installing free use EV charge points in the car park, The Green House has keeping our planet green at the forefront of their business.

Located in Bournemouth just minutes from the famous beaches and bustling city centre, The Green House is a wonderful destination for a sustainable weekend break on the coast.

Drive time from London: 2hours 14minutes