Michelin-star dining from an organic on-site farm. Natural air conditioning harnessed from the sea breeze. Wild swimming pools cleaned by plants instead of chlorine.
Committing to a sustainable staycation no longer means pitching your tent in a wet field and eating homegrown veg from a tupperware. A luxe new wave of stylish eco hotels are popping up a short train ride from the capital and many of them are planet-protecting pioneers: climate-conscious Cornish bolthole Scarlet just scooped Seaside Hotel of the Year in last year’s “Oscars of the industry”, the Good Hotel Guide; West Sussex’s South Lodge Hotel Spa just became a B-Corp for its commitment to responsible travel; and Hampshire’s Heckfield Place was awarded a Michelin Green Star in February for its locally-sourced menu. Leading eco chef Skye Gyngell from Spring at Somerset House is culinary director.
