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Mas Lluerna
The hotel started off as a sustainable rural project tackling nature conservation in the area while growing organic products. Mas Lluerna has rigid standards regarding water saving and the collection of rain water.
Cornish Tipi Holidays
Perfect for families, this beautiful place is located in a unique site where the natural ecosystem has flourished, providing a thriving habitat for flowers and butterflies, birds and mammals. The tipis are made of cotton canvas on a framework of locally sourced wooden lodge poles, bound with twine and hessian rope and fitted with an external hat to keep the rain out. Solar-heated shower blocks.
Ca's Xorc
The hotel is situated on an antique olive farm and press in a breathtakingly beautiful hill on the island of Majorca. Isolated from the rest of the world, it is the perfect place to relax your body and soul. The restaurant serves local cuisine and has an excellent wine cellar.
K West
Most of the energy saving habits at the K West design hotel are not visible to clients. The temperature of hot water is reduced by 2%; all appliances are turned off in the afternoon and chemicals are not used for cleaning. A third of the water used for washing is recycled. These simple habits have resulted in a 28% energy saving.
Yunak Evlery
Tucked away in the magical landscape of Cappadocia you will find this luxury hotel with rooms in caves dug completely out of the rock. It is the ideal place to stay to discover the surrounding areas with many churches dug out of the rock.
Pentre Bach
This guest house has a careful system for the use of electricity and fuel. Weekly calculations are made in order to quantify and optimise use of water and energy. The main house sleeps 12-14 with an open fire, farmhouse kitchen, spectacular reception rooms. There are also four apartments on the property.
Bleibtreu
This small design hotel was restored in 2004 in a classic modern style and according to environmentally friendly standards. Furnishings are in natural woods, carpets in pure wool and handles in semi precious stone. Plaster and paint used for the building are non toxic. The courtyard has cement Mies chairs and a pebble river, perfect for breakfast or sundowners. There is also a bar and flower shop on the premises.
Teufelhof
This small design hotel has been recently restored with strict environmental standards. Rooms are simple with wooden floors and natural fabrics. Television is strictly forbidden with a small theatre on the premises. Breakfasts are organic with home made breads, cakes and jams and when the weather permits are served in the courtyard.
Son Bernadinet
The smell of citrus trees in this peaceful retreat. The hotel boasts a small number of comfortable double bedrooms and integrates beautifully with the local landscape and architectural tradition.
Ca'n Verdera
An ideal location for relaxing and meditation, the hotels traditional design inspires creativity. An oasis for your senses to recover the inner balance. One of the less conventional hotels in Majorca, built out of stone.
Naturhotel Waldklause
Staying at the Naturhotel Waldklause is an unforgettably relaxing experience. The building is made entirely out of wood and other natural materials like stone combined with glass to create a harmonious combination between nature and contemporary design.
The Whitepod
The hotel has 5 bungalows shaped like giant golf balls positioned around an 1820 chalet at an altitude of 1700 meters. The Whitepod eco-lodge is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Sustainable standards are rigid: all furnishings are made from recycled material and motorised transportation used for baggage only, wood burning stoves are used for heating and gas lamps for lighting. Electricity and water for guests is rationed.
Das Park Hotel
This unusual hotel is situated in a public park along the bank of the Danube not far from Linz. The minimalistic hotel rooms are inside cement tubes containing the bare essentials: a double bed with sleeping bag, electricity and a window to observe the stars. The hotel does not have toilets or serve breakfast. Clients use nearby public facilities for ablutions.
