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Holiday Cottages by a River

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15 Main Street is a charming, two-bedroom holiday home residing in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Near the Cairngorms National Park. Peterhead 8.2 miles; Ellon 11.1 miles; Aberdeen 23.2 miles. (Ref. 1141513)

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7 nights from £488

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Fabulous secluded location. Surrounded by mature trees and hills. River close by. Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Woodburning stove. Kincraig 4 miles. (Ref. 924430)

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Lovely terraced holiday home in beautiful Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries and Galloway. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Pets welcome. Ideal base for touring, walking and cycling. Kirkcudbright 8 miles. (Ref. 924313)

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7 nights from £427

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Roofstones Cottage is a wonderful holiday home nestled in Hawes, North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Games room. Woodburning Stove. Leyburn 16 miles (Ref. 1151221)

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7 nights from £650

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Knowle House is a stunning, five-bedroom home resting in Okehampton, Devon. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Exeter 24.6 miles. (Ref. 1141743)

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2 The Stables is a stylish holiday home resting in central Dartmouth, Devon. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Lovely views. Open-plan. Contemporary. Terrace. Totnes 14.3 miles. (Ref. 1142062)

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7 nights from £499

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Linton Laithe is a picturesque barn conversion in Linton, near Threshfield, North Yorkshire. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Countryside views. Pets. Grassington 1.5 miles; Skipton 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1138729)

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7 nights from £1090

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71D South Snowdon Wharf is a stylish, maisonette apartment facing the harbour in Porthmadog, Gwynedd. Harbour, mountain and railway views. Off-road parking. Harlech 9.3 miles; Caernarfon 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1144913)

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Waterside Cottage is a 19th-century old fisherman's cottage resting in Malpas, near Truro, in Cornwall. River views. Romantic. Woodburning stove. Pets. St Agnes 11.3 miles; Redruth 12.2 miles; Falmouth 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1153293)

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7 nights from £451

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Brimpts Barn is a superb, detached barn conversion in Dartmeet near Princetown, Devon, within the Dartmoor National Park. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Yelverton 11.8 miles; Moretonhampstead 16.4 miles; Plymouth 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1152192)

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7 nights from £2365

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Greengates, a wonderful holiday cottage nestled just outside Camber, Sussex. Smart TV. Single-storey. Private garden. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Rye 5.8 miles; Dungeness 7.9 miles; Dymchurch 11.8 miles; Hastings 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1135297)

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7 nights from £633

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Moy Bridge Croft is a large, detached property resting in the rural location of Wester Moy, near Strathpeffer, Highlands. Close to a river. Garden. Strathpeffer 2.9 miles; Dingwall 5.8 miles; Inverness 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1148570)

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Brimstone is a sleek, duplex apartment over the second and third floors, resting in the village of Backbarrow near Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10.1 miles; Coniston Water 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1147357)

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7 nights from £615

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Larch Cottage, a lovely holiday bungalow nestled by Hawkshead, Cumbria. Single-storey. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Ambleside 6.2 miles; Kendal 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1131715)

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7 nights from £677

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Sylvannah, a beautifully-presented holiday home is located in the stunning spa town of Buxton. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Close to Peak District National Park. Tideswell 7.1 miles; Bakewell 11.6 miles; Matlock 20 miles. (Ref. 1077186)

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7 nights from £383

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Mynydd ar Mor is a beautiful and grand holiday home perched atop the charming village of Llanaber in Barmouth. WiFi. Separate annexes. Panoramic sea views. BBQ. Harlech 8.0 miles; Dolgellau 10 miles. (Ref. 1141083)

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Blackbird Cottage is a charming abode located in the beautiful market town of Northam, Devon. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Close to beach. Westward Ho! 1.5 miles; Bideford 2.4 miles; Barnstaple 10 miles. (Ref. 1119630)

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7 nights from £550

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Diamond Cottages is a charming, two-bedroom holiday home resting in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Near an AONB. Enclosed garden. Pet-free. Yarmouth 1.7 miles; Fishbourne 16 miles; Ryde 18 miles. (Ref. 1078575)

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7 nights from £451

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10 Watkin Street is a charming fisherman's cottage nestled in the beautiful walled town of Conwy. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Castle views. Close to amenities. Llandudno 4.7 miles; Betws-y-Coed 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1146027)

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Glas Y Dorlan is a characterful cottage resting in Nevern, near Newport, Pembrokeshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Close to coast. Character. Newport 2.5 miles; Cardigan 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1144693)

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7 nights from £800

Adore the sound of water? Or perhaps you're a keen angler in search of a new fishing spot? Then try a cottage to rent near a river, the ideal base for a relaxing cottage getaway.

Why Riverside Holiday Cottages?

Here in the UK, we're blessed with some truly beautiful rivers, streams and waterways. If you agree, then take a look at these riverside holiday cottages. Choose a riverside holiday let to rent near many of the UK's most beloved natural waterways, from the River Tweed to Fowey River.

A holiday cottage by the river provides a great base for a variety of different holidays. If you're the adventurous type, having a riverside holiday cottage means you'll be able to indulge in all kinds of aquatic escapades. Think kayaking, rafting, canyoning and canoeing- the list goes on!

Alternatively, these riverside holiday lets prove perfect for those who are just yearning to relax with a glass of wine. Just imagine dining alfresco in the grounds of your holiday cottage on a summer's evening with nothing but the sound of the nearby river to distract you.

Places to Visit Near Cottages by the River

There is an abundance of destinations where you can enjoy riverside holiday lets. Venture to sunny Cornwall, where you can find relaxing getaways near the River Tamar, Truro River, East Looe River and beyond! Alternatively, enjoy an action-packed break in a national park, like the Peak District, where the River Derwent and River Bradford provide fantastic watersports opportunities.

Enjoy a riverside holiday of your dreams at these spots:

Devon

Lake District

Norfolk

North Wales

Types of Waterside Holidays

There are plenty of other waterside getaways to enjoy, aside from riverside holiday lets! Why not embark on a fishing holiday, where you can angle the days away? Alternatively, enjoy a holiday cottage by a canal, where walks and narrow boat experiences await.

If you still haven't found what you're looking for there are plenty of other cottages in the UK to choose from!