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Designing Sustainable Luxury: A Peek into Our Eco-Friendly Holiday Home Blueprints

Luxury Green Living


There was a time when luxury meant excess, with abundant space and lavish features like a home gym or indoor heated swimming pool. The way we view luxury is changing to include sustainability, though, as modern homeowners prioritize features like energy efficiency, and eco-friendly building materials. Growing awareness of the climate crisis and the impact of individual choices on the wellbeing of our planet has led to an increase in more thoughtful consideration of building practices, and there has been a surge in people looking for greener properties. Is sustainable luxury a realistic goal? At Cookswood, our eco-friendly holiday homes showcase the authenticity of luxury green living.



Electric Vehicle Charging in all Cookswood Holiday Homes


Prioritizing Sustainability in Somerset Eco Retreats


At Cookswood, our goal is to create a development that preserves natural beauty and protects the environment. That is why we offer eco-friendly activities and use innovative construction technologies, to minimize our environmental impact. By taking a sustainable approach to development, we believe that we can live in harmony with the natural world and create a thriving community in harmony with nature, designed to be enjoyed for generations to come.


Creating Energy Efficiency in Luxury Homes


Our vacation homes are constructed using principles of sustainable architecture, in order to limit their impact on the environment. In every aspect of the planning and construction process, we take an eco-friendly approach, choosing sustainable building materials and mindfully designing and implementing our heating, cooling, plumbing, waste, and ventilation systems. We approach this through several different elements of energy-efficient design.


  • Solar Panels: We are working towards taking our ancillary and leisure buildings off the power grid, using solar technologies to accomplish self-sufficiency in our power supply. This will help us contribute meaningfully to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

  • Air Source Heat Pumps: Each of our properties is fitted with an air source heat pump to provide electricity and hot water. Having these standard will result in homes that are more economical and environmentally friendly.

  • Recycled Stone Work: Throughout the construction of our properties, we use sustainable practices, choosing locally sourced materials and limiting transport footprints. Our natural stonework is crafted using recycled local stone that has been excavated and shaped.

  • Electric Vehicle Charging: In all of our homes, electric vehicle charging points will be standard, in order to further our commitment to sustainability and a cleaner future. Our goal is to provide convenient, eco-friendly amenities to encourage residents to adopt electric vehicles and reduce their carbon footprint.



Baby duck in the Cookswood Lake


Building a Community in Harmony with Nature


Cookswood has the good fortune to be located within an area of outstanding beauty. We appreciate the responsibility that goes along with this blessing, and we are passionate about enhancing the habitats of various protected species. We also pride ourselves on working closely with various organizations as part of our commitment to protect and conserve species present within our development. Our commitment to nature means creating a community that coexist harmoniously with nature, and taking an active role in preserving local wildlife.


Sustainable Luxury Amidst Great Natural Beauty


Imagine your own bespoke dream holiday home, a blend of luxury and eco-conscious living, tailored to meet your needs, tucked away in a gated community that spans 450 acres in the heart of serene and idyllic countryside in Somerset, England. Cookswood is all this this and more, offering an exclusive collection of contemporary holiday homes, providing the highest level of sustainable luxury.


At Cookswood, you will discover a world of relaxation and adventure, with miles of scenic nature trails and private facilities are yours to explore. Dine at the stylish restaurant or have a drink at the bar, pamper yourself at the spa with woodland treatment pods, or just take in the stunning views of the clearwater mineral lake. You can participate in activities like swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding, relax on the lake’s man-made sandy beaches, or participate in one of the many activities and classes Cookswood offers. At the state-of-the-art Pool and Spa facility, surrounded by ancient woodland, you will find a 20-meter indoor pool, a café/restaurant, a modern fitness suite and gym, sauna and steam rooms, and a variety of luxurious treatments.


For outdoor enthusiasts, Cookswood is the perfect place, offering a wide range of activities and pursuit. Mountain biking, hiking, tennis, and football are all on the menu, and the stable facility is connected to trails and bridleways for horse riding. Children will enjoy the dedicated kids club, and security and concierge services will allow you to relax and fully enjoy the Cookswood lifestyle. To learn more about how you can collaborate with our skilled design and construction team to curate your indoor and garden specifications and create your one-of-a-kind holiday home, call 01761 232889 or contact us through our website.

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