As carbon footprints and global warming become part of our everyday vocabulary, many of us want to minimise the environmental impact of our holiday; you'll be glad to know that going green doesn't mean having to sacrifice your perfect holiday home.

When taking an eco holiday don't stop at travelling by train and offsetting carbon emissions; the eco-credentials of your holiday home are important too. From taking a dip in the solar-heated pool, to enjoying a cosy evening in the warmth generated by ground source heat pumps, being a green traveller won't see you compromising on comfort

Photovoltaic panels and solar power, water conservation and geo-thermal pumps are just some of the eco plus points that can be found on properties advertised on holidaylettings.co.uk.

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Top Tips

Wherever you travel on holiday, try and offset your carbon emission. Use a search engine such as Google to find out how to do this.
Even if you need to travel by air to reach your holiday destination, try not to hire a car when you're there. Rent a bicycle and explore the local area, or if you're planning longer day trips, use public transport wherepossible. If you do need to hire a car, pick the most fuel-efficient model on offer.
Take a solar-powered battery charger with you if you're holidaying in a sunny destination. This will save you a lot of money in the long run too.
Support the local economy and try to buy local goods when you're on holiday. Buying locally produced groceries and souvenirs will cut down on carbon dioxide emissions created by transporting goods from afar.
Unless it's not advisable to drink tap water in the country where you're holidaying use a refillable water bottle rather than buying gallons of bottled water when you're out for the day.
Carry a spare bag with you when out and about so you don't have to use plastic carrier bags.
If you're exploring the countryside, always stay on marked paths and respect any wildlife you come across.

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