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Buttermere sleeps four

Five star grading from Visit Britain
Two double bedrooms, all on one level
Special features for disabled visitors

Beckside sleeps six

Five star grading from Visit Britain
Two double bedrooms each with dressing area and en suite shower
Ground floor double or twin bedroom - set up as you require

Skiddaw sleeps four

Five star grading from Visit Britain
One double bedroom with en suite shower
One twin or double bedroom with en suite shower

Esther's Barn sleeps four

Five star grading from Visit Britain

Two double bedrooms with en suite showers

Please note that smoking is not permitted in any of the cottages.

One well behaved dog is allowed, but please remember that this is sheep country and you will need to keep the dog under control at all times.  There is an extra charge of £20 per dog.

Small folding beds suitable for a child will fit in Esther's Barn and Buttermere, for an extra charge of £35 per bed.

Southwaite Green eco-cottages offer luxury and style, green technologies, and peace and tranquillity, set against the splendour of the Lake District's western fells.

The four eco-cottages have been built in a traditional manner using recycled or sustainable materials. Craftsmen from the local area have been employed throughout. Comfort and elegance, quiet and privacy, and lots of space both inside and out, together with the opportunity for green living, make Southwaite Green unique. 

Solar panels heat the water while rooms have underfloor heating below slate and oak flooring, provided by ground source and air source heat pumps which tap into the warmth of the surrounding land and atmosphere. High levels of insulation conserve heat and electricity monitors enable you to see how much energy you are using as you turn appliances on and off.

Each kitchen is equipped with an ‘A’ rated energy efficient cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, eco kettle and iron. A compost bin will encourage you to contribute kitchen waste to the organic gardens. There is a TV and DVD player in each lounge and a radio that works either from its solar panel or by winding up. All lighting is energy efficient and the property has a reed bed to deal with waste water.  There is a separate laundry for guests' use.

The eco-friendly theme continues inside the cottages which have been decorated using environmentally-friendly paints and wood finishes. Local craftsmen have supplied some of the furnishings made from sustainable timber. These are supplemented by well-chosen pieces of furniture purchased locally. Beds are made up with organic sheets and duvet covers, and organic cotton towels – one bath sheet and one hand towel – are provided for each person. In certain cottages a set of twin beds which have been specially made by a local craftsman clip together into a super king size bed if preferred.  A cot and highchair are available on request.

Because of our commitment to an ethical lifestyle we provide all guests with organic Fair Trade tea and coffee and we will be donating 10% of all profits to projects which support sustainable development in poorer countries.