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A detached cottage in the heart of Bude, Cornwall.Large garden. Close to beach. Clovelly 16.5 miles; Tintagel 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1037020)

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7 nights from €680

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A well-presented lodge overlooking a loch in Glengoulandie, amidst the Scottish Highlands. Walking location. Off-road parking. Lake views. Aberfeldy 8.1 miles; Perth 38.6 miles. (Ref. 1092956)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €877

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.8

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Immaculate detached cottage in secluded countryside. Superb quality, large garden, hot tub. Near coast and ideal for walking, cycling or touring. Bookable with Ref 12682 to sleep 8. Oban 10 miles. (Ref. 12167)

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7 nights from €866

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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A detached property nestled on a 1000-acre estate overlooking moorland and a couple of Lochs, just outside the village of Lairg. Remote position. Surrounded by wildlife. Ample off-road parking. Inverness 51.1 miles. (Ref. 1128542)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Games room

7 nights from €1086

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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Delightful end-terrace Grade II listed character cottage. Successfully renovated to a high standard. Woodburner. Parking. Hillside, woodland garden. Wonderful walks. Village shop, pub and hotel 10 min walk. Lake Vyrnwy 0.5 miles. (Ref. 938326)

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7 nights from €382

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A delightful three-bedroom barn conversion resting in Bache on the outskirts of Craven Arms, Shropshire. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Country views. Ludlow 7 miles; Church Stretton 10. miles. (Ref. 1077703)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from €752

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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Horseshoe Cottage is a detached cottage set beside a lake in the village of Pentney near Upper Marham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Rural surroundings. Swaffham 8.2 miles; King's Lynn 9.2 miles; Norfolk Coast AONB 29.3 miles. (Ref. 1130744)

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7 nights from €696

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.6

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A character, terrace cottage resting in Coalbrookdale near Ironbridge, Shropshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Historic. Telford 3.5 miles; Bridgnorth 9.7 miles; Shrewsbury 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1085245)

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7 nights from €454

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    4.9

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This homely, detached cottage rests in Keose near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Loch views. Garden. Woodburning stove. Callanish Stones 14.1 miles; Arnol 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1105676)

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7 nights from €626

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    4.5

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A stunning ground-floor lake resting in a rural corner of Pentney near King's Lynn in Norfolk. Lakeside views. Gas fire. WiFi. Sandringham 11.7 miles; Snettisham 17.4 miles; Hunstanton 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1068690)

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7 nights from €550

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.5

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This terrace, former workers' cottage rests in Coalbrookdale near Ironbridge, Shropshire. Woodburning stove. Character features. Smart TV. Telford 3.5 miles; Bridgnorth 9.7 miles; Shrewsbury 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1085250)

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7 nights from €516

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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This stunning property is situated in Pill, Somerset. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Enclosed terrace. Bristol 6.5 miles; Mendip Hill AONB 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1004304)

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7 nights from €562

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    4.8

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A lovely cottage in a stunning lochside location surrounded by mountains. Cosy, comfortable accommodation, sea and mountain views, use of jetty close by. Ideal for family or friends. Poolewe 3 miles. (Ref. 8506)

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7 nights from €448

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    5.0

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This homely, single-storey annex is situated on the outskirts of Kingsbury Episcopi, towards to larger village of Martock, in Somerset. Wheelchair-friendly. Woodburning stove. No pets. Yeovil 10 miles; Taunton 17.2 miles; Lyme Regis 25.4 miles. (Ref. 985403)

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7 nights from €439

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This charming, one-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. 1122485)

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7 nights from €467

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A stylish two-bedroom annexe resting in Milton Abbas, Dorset. Within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close to amenities. Child and pet-friendly. Rural. Milborne 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1119272)

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7 nights from €579

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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This traditional cottage is situated in the village of Morar, near the town of Mallaig, Scotland. Rustic, traditional interior. Woodburning stove. Mallaig 1.2 miles. (Ref. 992028)

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7 nights from €719

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.6

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Detached, ground floor cottage in a rural location, based in the village of Carnkie, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Lots of nearby walks. Tuckingmill 2.2 miles; Camborne 3 miles. (Ref. 1013041)

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7 nights from €399

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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Stunning three storey seaside cottage. Garage parking. Pet-friendly, WIFI, open plan living area, near beaches (Ref. 995060)

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7 nights from €975

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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A charming annexe resting in the delightful village of Ducklington near Witney, Oxfordshire. Near an AONB. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Garden. Oxford 14.2 miles; Bibury 17 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 21.4 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1136100)

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7 nights from €483

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.