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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Blacksmith's Shop is a stunning holiday cottage situated in the seaside village of Staithes in North Yorkshire with great views and en-suite bedrooms. Whitby 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1170658)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights £508

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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Glandwr Cottage is a lovely, stone-built cottage situated beside a riverbank near Llanbedr, Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Harlech 4.2 miles; Barmouth 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1169474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £503

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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This stunning detached cottage is situated in Dwygyfylchi, Wales. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Two enclosed gardens. Penmaenmawr 1.5 miles; Conwy 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1001895)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £632

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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The Old School is a beautiful, single-storey house resting in Lowick, Northumberland, boasting a woodburning stove, barbecue, and enclosed garden. Holy Island 8.5 miles; Wooler 8.6 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 10 miles; Bamburgh 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1090881)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £597

  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A grandiose 19th century house resting within Harmony Garden in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Three-storey. Beautiful garden setting. Dog-friendly. Families and groups. St Boswells 4.6 miles; Lauder 11.3 miles; Kelso 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1060387)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £2330

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming contemporary lodge on South Lakeland Leisure Village resting within Lancashire. Open-plan living. Hot tub. Gas fire. Carnforth 2.1 miles; Lancaster 4.7 miles. (Ref. 1035237)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights £497

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £825

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Tawny Cottage is a charming cottage in Raglan, Monmouthshire, boasting a woodburning stove, countryside views and five acres of woodland to explore. Usk 5.5 miles; Monmouth 8.9 miles; Abergavenny 12 miles (Ref. 1183265)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £859

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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47 Church Street is a beautiful, three-storey and dog-friendly house situated in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset, boasting an enclosed garden. Charmouth 2.7 miles; Axminster 6 miles; Bridport 9.4 miles; Sidmouth 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1164169)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £769

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A charming holiday home nested in the countryside near Meonstoke, Hampshire. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. In South Downs National Park. New Alresford 10.1 miles; Winchester 12.1 miles; Portsmouth 15.4 miles (Ref. 1113322)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £1190

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  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This magnificent barn conversion is based in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. All en-suites. Hot tub. Spacious rooms. Country views. Settle 1.3 miles; Ingleton 10 miles. (Ref. 985150)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £2117

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A lovely property resting in Hartlington near Grassington, North Yorkshire. In a National Park. Close to river. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Skipton 9.2 miles; Ilkley 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1122654)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £716

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Elliw is a charming, single-storey holiday lodge located in the hilltop town of Ruthin in Denbighshire with en-suite bedrooms and an indulgent hot tub. Llangollen 19.2 miles; Bala 22 miles; Chester 27.3 miles; Betws-y-Coed 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1157558)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £570

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming abode resides in Hartlington near Grassington, North Yorkshire. Open fire. Private grounds and woodland. Off-road parking. Skipton 9.2 miles; Ilkley 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1122656)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £707

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning two-bedroom converted chapel resting in Dorstone, Hereford. Historic. En-suite bedrooms. Near a National Park. Private gardens. Off-road parking. Hay-on-Wye 6.6 miles; Hereford 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1136033)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £616

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A pretty, stone-built cottage overlooking the River Sett, in Hayfield village. WiFi. En-Suite. Pub and shop within 0.1 miles. Buxton 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1007439)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £937

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This excellent, four-bedroom holiday home rests in Thornton-in-Craven, near Barnoldswick, Yorkshire. Smart TVs. Bedrooms with en-suites. Near a National Park. Countryside views. Skipton 6.7 miles; Grassington 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1002467)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £1258

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £1664

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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An exceptional, detached holiday retreat on the outskirts of Kendal. River views. Off-road parking. WiFi. Hot tub. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066269)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £1721

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!