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Your UK & Ireland search returned 1,505 cottages
- Sleeps7
- Bedrooms3
- PetsYes
A stone-built, detached Ballinrobe cottage with Wifi just a short walk from the shores of Lough Mask. Cosy, comfortable accommodation with a woodburner and exposed stone walls. Ballinrobe 2 miles. (Ref. 4191)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $620
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
A spacious ground floor apartment in Bridlington. Off-road parking. Woodburner. En-suite bedrooms. Sea views. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 993191)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $446
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- Sleeps8
- Bedrooms4
- PetsNo
Superbly located first floor apartment in heart of Betws-y-Coed, overlooking village green. Perfectly situated for village amenities and local activities. Blaenau Ffestiniog 11 miles. (Ref. 16719)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $1025
- Sleeps5
- Bedrooms3
- PetsNo
A charming, mid-terrace resting in Rothbury, Northumberland. Enclosed garden. Conservatory. Close to amenities. Alnwick 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1092415)
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $625
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
4 Barton Cottages, a lovely holiday cottage resting in the quaint village of Down Thomas, Devon. Close to beach. Woodburning stove. DVD player. Barbecue. Dartmoor 10 miles; Tamar Bridge, Cornwall 11.7 miles; Torbay 31.8 miles. (Ref. 1154534)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $620
- Sleeps8
- Bedrooms4
- PetsYes
The Old Telephone Exchange, a beautifully-presented home located in the charming village of Marsden in West Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Huddersfield 7.3 miles; Manchester 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1152727)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
7 nights from $706
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
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)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $625
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- Sleeps2
- Bedrooms1
- PetsYes
A detached, barn conversion nestled in a courtyard setting on a working farm near Bradworthy. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Ideal for couples. Bude 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1078679)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Washing machine
7 nights from $505
- Sleeps6
- Bedrooms3
- PetsYes
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)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $750
- Sleeps6
- Bedrooms3
- PetsYes
Beautiful stone barn conversion surrounded by glorious East Devon countryside. Beams, wood burning stove. Axminster 2 miles. Lyme Regis 6 miles (Ref. 1014133)
- Wi-fi
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $905
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsNo
(Ref. 1086438)
- Dishwasher
7 nights from $858
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
A wonderful, end-of-terrace holiday home on the banks of Loch Shiel in Glenfinnan near Corpach. Woodburning stove. Barbecue. Loch views and access. Dog-friendly. Fort William 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1124836)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $875
- Sleeps6
- Bedrooms2
- PetsNo
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)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
7 nights from $594
- Sleeps6
- Bedrooms3
- PetsYes
A lovely detached cottage resting at the foot of outstanding mountainous landscapes among the Torridon Hills, in the heart of the Northwest Highlands. Woodburning stoves. Exceptional views. Kinlochewe 8.2 miles; Taagan 9.5 miles; Fearnmore 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1060421)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $994
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- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsNo
A contemporary barn conversion resting on the outskirts of Hanbury in Worcestershire. Decked patio. Lake views. Open-plan living room. Redditch 9.6 miles; Worcester 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1001811)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $574
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
A pretty Grade II listed thatched cottage just metres from the river beach in the heart of pretty Shaldon. Enclosed courtyard. Pet-friendly. Teignmouth 1 miles; Torquay 7 miles. (Ref. 1038709)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $624
- Sleeps6
- Bedrooms3
- PetsYes
A beautifully-presented, Grade II-listed cottage in the centre of Petworth, West Sussex, dog friendly, with off-road parking. Chichester 14.7 miles; Horsham 16.1 miles; Worthing 19.9 miles. (Ref. 1141411)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $1318
- Sleeps6
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
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)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $565
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsNo
A lovely two-storey cottage resting near the village of Tregony in Cornwall. Dog-friendly. Open-plan living. Exposed beams. Stunning countryside. Truro 9 miles. (Ref. 984428)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Washing machine
7 nights from $655
- Sleeps4
- Bedrooms2
- PetsYes
A mid-terrace, stone-built property resting within the hamlet of Hury, on the outskirts of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Pet-friendly. Coal fire. Delightful reservoir views. Barnard Castle 10 miles; Staindrop 13 miles. (Ref. 1007453)
- Off-road parking
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
7 nights from $602
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.