Slow Staycations
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It’s about mindset, not minutes. Slow Staycations offers refined escapes, weekend resets or multi-stop retreats — to savour more from less: time, space, silence, simplicity.
Journey across the UK | In partnership with Lumo
Embark on a low-carbon adventure with Lumo’s fully electric trains, connecting London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh in comfort and sustainability. Along the route, enjoy eco-conscious stays, from London’s green city hotels and locally sourced dining to Northumberland’s countryside estates and Edinburgh’s stylish, sustainable escapes.
Plan your stylish, sustainable trip
With PoB Hotels' green champions...
Whatley Manor
Whatley Manor, an EarthCheck Silver-accredited hotel in the Cotswolds, is proudly climate-positive. With emissions cut by 98%, it targets net-zero by 2028. The hotel champions renewable energy, zero single-use plastics, sustainable dining, community engagement, and responsible supply chain practices.
The Nare
This coastal Cornish retreat blends innovation with sustainability. Powered by solar panels, water-cooled A/C, and energy recapture systems. Local fish and garden-grown flowers enhance your experience, while support for the National Lobster Hatchery reflects a deep respect for marine conservation.
The Montagu Arms
Explore Beaulieu during your stay with Wild New Forest’s expert guides leading you through breathtaking landscapes, revealing the secrets of fungi in winter and the vibrant beauty of spring’s flora, butterflies, and birds. Learn to identify species and appreciate their delicate ecological roles all while enjoying everything The Montagu Arms has to offer.
The Torridon
The Torridon, set on a 58-acre Highland estate, is powered by biomass and borehole water, with zero single-use plastics. A two-acre kitchen garden supplies most produce, waste is composted on-site, and the hotel is recognised by Green Tourism and Carbon Trust.
The Headland
Overlooking Cornwall’s rugged coast, this EarthCheck Bronze retreat offers immersive coastal experiences, including guided rockpool rambles and a partnership with the National Lobster Hatchery. Enjoy 70% locally sourced fare featuring the finest Cornish fish, meat, cream, and artisan drinks.
Calcot & Spa
A Silver EarthCheck property and proud Cotswolds Sustainability Champion, this serene retreat leads with purpose. Recently rewilding 220 acres, nurturing on-site beehives, and using eco-friendly coffee logs. Nature and luxury meet in perfect harmony, offering a stay that’s both restorative and responsible.
Seaham Hall
Echoing the wild beauty of Durham’s coastline, Seaham Hall makes a conscious commitment to sustainability. Bronze EarthCheck accredited, it offers coastal walking, EV charging ports, and harnesses renewable energy, ensuring an eco-luxury experience that treads lightly without compromising comfort or elegance.
Mallory Court
With a Gold Green Tourism Award, this elegant escape invites guests to connect with nature through beekeeping experiences, personal garden tours, and self-guided mindfulness walks. Tranquil surroundings and sustainable values create a stay that nurtures both wellbeing and the environment.
Ness Walk
This elegant Inverness adventure blends indulgence with sustainability, holding Gold Green Tourism accreditation, offering local foraging and rewilding experiences, and celebrating the best of Scottish produce, all while preserving the natural beauty that surrounds it.
Bovey Castle
Set in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, this refined estate offers immersive nature experiences from guided wild meadow walks and deer park tours to exclusive kitchen garden viewings. A serene wetland sanctuary and curated bushcraft adventures create unforgettable moments for all ages.
Glenapp Castle
With the dramatic Ayrshire coast on the doorstep, the hotel's own boat offers a variety of day trips including to iconic Ailsa Craig or the Isle of Arran. For the ultimate sea-faring adventure, their overnight Sea Safari is a bucket-list experience.
The Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath, holding Green Key accreditation, champions sustainability through energy-efficient boilers, LED lighting, EV charging, and movement-activated systems. Its eco-ethos extends to cruelty-free toiletries, bamboo toothbrushes, soap recycling, and strong local community partnerships.
Homewood
With a thriving no-dig kitchen garden, brimming with organic produce for its restaurant and dining domes. At Homewood, enjoy scenic local walks and engaging bee workshops and even stroll through the flower picking garden, which is used to create displays around the hotel.
The Atlantic
The Atlantic embraces sustainability with EarthCheck Silver status and supports Rewild Carbon. Enjoy all Jersey has to offer with bike hire, coastal walks, and sample local produce through the Jersey Tasting Menu. Partnered with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust to save species from extinction, over £40,000 has been raised so far.
Proudly partnering with Lumo
Lumo redefines rail as the pinnacle of modern travel with its all-electric, sustainable service. Merging comfort with environmental responsibility, Lumo offers a seamless, eco-conscious journey that effortlessly connects destinations. Operating exclusively along the East Coast of the UK, it links London, Stevenage, Newcastle, Morpeth, and Edinburgh — helping to strengthen regional connections. With a focus on simplicity, innovation, and sustainability, Lumo is consciously reshaping the way we travel.
The Handle
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