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This semi-detached Lakeland house is nestled in the village of Underbarrow, near Kendal, in the Lake District National Park. Electric woodburning-effect stove. En-suite. Kendal 4.8 miles. (Ref. 1013090)

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for 7 nights £788

  • Sleeps4
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This contemporary-styled holiday cottage sits at the centre of Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Private yard. Amenities within walking distance. Hull 7.6 miles; Bridlington 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1053997)

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for 7 nights £387

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An exceptional dog friendly duplex apartment resting on the outskirts of Dartmouth. Open-plan living. Close to the River Dart. Allocated parking. Kingswear 1.7 miles; Totnes 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1140526)

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for 7 nights £645

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A Grade I listed property in a tranquil and historic Derbyshire setting in the village of Cromford. Near Peak District National Park. Off-road parking. Large garden. Matlock Bath 1.2 miles; Matlock 2.3 miles; Bakewell 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1050404)

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for 7 nights £1495

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A spectacular, Grade II* listed former pump house nestled in the village of Misterton, Nottinghamshire. Open-plan. Contemporary style. Garden. Original features. WiFi. Lincoln 23 miles; Sheffield 35.4 miles; Peak District 49 miles (Ref. 1056315)

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for 7 nights £562

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Stunning barn conversion. Both bedrooms en-suite. Ideally situated for Yorkshire Dales and South Lakes. WiFi. Wood burning stove. Village location. Kendal 5 minutes. (Ref. 972379)

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for 7 nights £494

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This charming, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Cupar, Fife. Smart TV. Electric fire. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Open-plan. St Andrews 10.6 miles; Kirkcaldy 16 miles (Ref. 1134482)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £612

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Panacia is a terraced, Victorian house in the seaside town of Fowey, Cornwall. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to pub. Open-plan living. Private patio. Par 3.5 miles; St Austell 8.4 miles; Bodmin 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1143916)

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for 7 nights £656

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This superb cottage is situated in Builth Wells, Wales. WiFi. Electric fire. Open-plan living. Llandrindod Wells 8 miles; Rhayader 14 miles. (Ref. 1005231)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £432

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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for 7 nights £671

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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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)

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for 7 nights £1771

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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An attractive dormer bungalow resting in Darley Dale, close to the Peak District National Park. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Wheelchair friendly. Matlock 3.1 miles; Bakewell 5.5 miles; Ashbourne 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1077976)

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for 7 nights £582

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A stunning three-bedroom, First-floor apartment resting in Kelso, Scottish Borders. Kelso Abbey views. Open-plan. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Jedburgh 11.4 miles; Wooler 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1089523)

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for 7 nights £527

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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This delightful detached cottage is located in Noss Mayo, Devon. Terrace. Open-plan living. WiFi. Water activities and each short walk away. Newton Ferrers 1 mile; Plymouth 10 miles. (Ref. 1007669)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £586

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    5.0

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Coytrahen House is a harmonious detached house in Coytrahen in Bridgend, boasting a games room, hot tub, two woodburning stove and 42 acre grounds. Bridgend 5 miles; Swansea 20.4 miles; Cardiff 26.6 miles. (Ref. 1172979)

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  • Games room


for 7 nights £1317

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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
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for 7 nights £1720

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A couple’s retreat resting in a tranquil location in Ironbridge, Shropshire. Off-road parking. Garden. Close to a pub. Romantic. Telford 4.6 miles; Shrewsbury 13.8 miles; Birmingham 37.5 miles. (Ref. 1131592)

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for 7 nights £431

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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This beautifully-presented cottage rests in Bellingham, Northumberland. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Romantic. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Kielder Water 14.7 miles; Hadrian's Wall 29.3 miles; Corbridge 17.6 miles; Hexham 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1056875)

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for 7 nights £663

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  • Bedrooms3
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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)

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for 7 nights £716

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  • Sleeps5
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A fabulous opportunity to relax in a traditional cottage, overlooking a pretty rambling garden providing a real retreat, ideal for family and friends to spend time together in idyllic surroundings. WiFi. Woodburner. (Ref. 926185)

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for 7 nights £588

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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!