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Waterside Breaks

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A well-presented, converted barn, 100 yards from Lough Derg, near to the village of Woodford, County Galway. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Pet-friendly. Woodford 6 miles. (Ref. 1006441)

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7 nights from £630

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A charming ground-floor apartment nestled at the heart of Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Smart TV. Romantic. Sea views. Central Location. Llanberis 9,1 miles; Bangor 10.3 miles; Porthmadog 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1074503)

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7 nights from £437

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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 £642

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A wonderful, detached period cottage set in its own grounds on the outskirts Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Tranquil location. Windermere 2.2 miles; Ambleside 6.7 miles; Kendal 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1090865)

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Lovely semi-detached Grade II listed barn conversion in rural location 5 miles from Shrewsbury. Open fire, tennis court, fishing. Superb walking. Church Stretton 10 miles. (Ref. 2601)

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This delightful former coach house is located on the outskirts of Richards Castle, in Shropshire. Woodburner. WiFi. Open-plan living. Ludlow 2.5 miles; Leominster 7 miles. (Ref. 965638)

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7 nights from £473

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A warm and cosy cottage conveniently nestled just off the centre of Hornsea in in East Riding of Yorkshire. Exposed wooden beams. Stunning spiral staircase. Heart of Hornsea. Bridlington 15 miles. (Ref. 940916)

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7 nights from £346

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A spacious coach house conversion located near the city of Lancaster. Open-plan living. Near Forest of Bowland AONB. Lancaster 7.5 miles. (Ref. 981687)

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7 nights from £463

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A well-presented lodge in tranquil surroundings just outside of Bowness-on-Windermere. Smart TV. Character features. Off-road parking. Windermere 2.7 miles; Ambleside 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1137478)

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7 nights from £637

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Comfortable semi-detached cottage near Saffron Walden. Fishing on site, country setting, great views. Easy reach of Cambridge, Duxford and more. Saffron Walden 7.3 miles. (Ref. 905373)

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7 nights from £432

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A lovely semi-detached bungalow situated on the outskirts of Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Enclosed courtyard. One dog welcome. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 996276)

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7 nights from £402

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This delightful, two-bedroom holiday home rests in St. Osyth, Essex. Smart TV. Open plan. Ground-floor living. Clacton-on-Sea 4.6 miles; Brightlingsea 7.4 miles; Colchester 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1122487)

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7 nights from £468

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A pretty, detached barn conversion, with great views over countryside towards Snowdon. Ideal for walkers, young families and romantic breaks throughout the year. Llanrug 1 mile. Llanberis 2 miles. (Ref. 6145)

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7 nights from £558

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A beautiful waterfront property in the idyllic village of Kentallen near Ballachulish, Highland. Woodburning stove. Views of Loch Linnie. WiFi. Kinlochleven 12.4 miles; Port Appin; Fort William 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1018710)

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7 nights from £623

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This wonderful basement apartment resides in the heart of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. WiFi. Enclosed patio. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Electric fire. Bibury 7.6 miles; Stroud 13.5 miles (Ref. 1082029)

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7 nights from £550

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A characterful cottage based in Coalbrookdale near Ironbridge, Shropshire. Rustic feel. En-suite. Woodburning stove. Telford 3.5 miles; Bridgnorth 9.7 miles; Shrewsbury 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1085252)

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7 nights from £447

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A two-storey detached fisherman's cottage in the Seatown of Cullen, Scotland. Woodburners. Sloping ceilings and skylight windows. Elgin 21 miles. (Ref. 989552)

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7 nights from £473

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An 18th century detached cottage, situated in the town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd. Unique. Woodburning stove. Grade II listed. Pen-y-bryn 2.9 miles; Fairbourne 9.1 miles; Snowdonia National Park 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1015470)

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7 nights from £494

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This charming, three-bedroom property rests in Furnace, near Inveraray, Argyll and Bute. Smart TV. Open fire. Lake views. Near a National Park. Lochgilphead 16 miles; Oban 45.5 miles. (Ref. 1129949)

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7 nights from £580

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When it comes to escaping the busyness of everyday life, what can be more relaxing than a retreat near a trickling river, the calming sea, a quaint canal or a scenic lake? This collection of lettings make wonderful bases for any waterside holiday whilst accommodating families, couples or friends who want to make the most of the UK's and Ireland's stunning bodies of water.

Why Waterside Breaks?

With a huge range of waterside cottages to choose from, there is bound to be something to suit your tastes. Perhaps you'd like to stay by the sea, where you can enjoy idyllic outings at the harbour, before wandering down to the beach to sunbathe on the shore, go rock pooling or surf along the coast?

If you enjoy livelier waterside breaks, then cycling or hiking along a river or canal could be ideal for you; maybe you could discover a couple of enchanting waterfalls on the way! Waterside holidays are also ideal for those angling enthusiasts seeking a secluded getaway where they can simply settle down by a lake with a fishing rod in hand.

Places to Visit near Waterside Breaks

If a coastal break is what you prefer, then why not travel towards the South West to Cornwall with its rocky beauty of Kynance Cove and surf-centric sands of Tolcarne Beach, or venture South East to Kent , home to Margate Beach and its abundance of amusements?

If beautiful lakes are more to your fancy, then a break in Ireland may be for you, with its scenic Lough Ree offering stunning views from Barley Harbour, or perhaps you'd like to visit Loch Ness in Scotland; home to boat tours through the mystical waters?

Of course, the Lake District is also a superb setting for waterside holiday cottages, with the beautiful lakes of Windermere and Ullswater beckoning sailing enthusiasts and windsurfers!

Those after action-packed breaks will certainly enjoy venturing to the Peak District , where the exhilarating activities kayaking and canoeing can be enjoyed in its waters, including Tittesworth Reservoir, the River Derwent and Carsington Water.