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Shipwrights, a delightful three-storey cottage resting in Salcombe, within a short walk to the town centre. Parking, pet friendly with delightful rear garden. Kingsbridge 5.7 miles; Dartmouth 21 miles; Plymouth 24 miles; Paignton 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1183756)

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for 7 nights £819

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Lakeland residence in a peaceful location a short stroll to Ambleside. Three bedrooms. Fitted kitchen. Open plan living. Large garden and balcony. Private parking for four cars. (Ref. 1041256)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £606

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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1 Penporth, a charming property located in the lovely town of Rhayader in Powys. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Child-friendly. Short drive to national parks. Llandrindod Wells 10.9 miles; Aberystwyth 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1143556)

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for 7 nights £484

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Plot 32, a wonderfully-presented holiday caravan resting in High Hesket, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Countryside views. Penrith 8.8 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; North Pennines AONB 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1154008)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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for 7 nights £606

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Fabulous end-terrace holiday home in the centre of the medieval town of Rye. Three bedrooms, off road parking for 1 car, WiFi. Museums, art galleries, pubs and restaurants all on the doorstep. Camber Sands 5 miles. (Ref. 938145)

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for 7 nights £595

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This contemporary, single-storey, semi-detached cottage rests in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Penrith 6.5 miles; Glenridding 8.2 miles; Keswick 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1061284)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £581

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This delightful, two-bedroom apartment rests in Amble, Northumberland. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Close to a beach. Near a National Park. Warkworth 1.6 mile; Alnmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 1102534)

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for 7 nights £479

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A delightful cottage resting in the quaint village of Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Original features. Close to amenities. Romantic. Riverside views. Cartmel 3.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1119470)

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for 7 nights £466

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.5

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A stunning, two-storey penthouse apartment resting in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Open-plan. Private balconies. Bedrooms with en-suites. Llanberis 7.8 miles; Bangor 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1073011)

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for 7 nights £1057

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  • Bedrooms4
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    4.6

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A fantastic Grade II listed cottage resting in Boscastle, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Near historic sites. Tintagel 3.4 miles; Camelford 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1079990)

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for 7 nights £574

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  • Bedrooms2
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A charming, single-storey cottage settled in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. On-site cattery. Chippenham 10.6 miles; Cirencester 14.7 miles; Bath 23.2 miles. (Ref. 1081750)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights £508

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
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A superb, detached property resting within the town of Pitlochry. WiFi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Perth 27.2 miles. (Ref. 998306)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £2844

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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The Coach House, a stunning, pet-friendly house nestled in the village of Holloway in Derbyshire, featuring a woodburning stove, and off-road parking. Matlock Bath 4.1 miles; Matlock 4.4 miles; Peak District National Park 9 miles. (Ref. 1161872)

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for 7 nights £825

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

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This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £1664

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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Heilan Roo is a stunning, contemporary property in Killiecrankie near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross. Close to a river. Close to a pub. Near National Park. Cairngorms National Park 3.3 miles; Blair Atholl 3.4 miles; Pitlochry 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1056397)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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for 7 nights £2039

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Carn Brea, a pleasing studio-style annexe in the town of Redruth, Cornwall boasting a hot tub, outdoor shower, Smart TV and is near plenty of amenities. Falmouth 13.9 miles; St Ives 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1176833)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £488

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Mickle Trafford Manor is a stunning, detached manor house, full of traditional features and en-suite bedrooms resting in the gorgeous city of Chester. Liverpool 19.1 miles; Manchester 39 miles. (Ref. 1171265)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £2104

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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for 7 nights £419

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £594

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Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £764

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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 Book one of these 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!