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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Petals Patch, a stunning barn conversion resting in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire. Countryside views. Contemporary. En-suite bedrooms. Close to amenities. Bourton-on-the-Water 1.6 miles; Upper Slaughter 1.7 miles; Cheltenham 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1097891)

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


for 7 nights From £864

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

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11 Ambleside Court is a first-floor apartment resting in Banchory, Aberdeenshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. East Mains 2.7 miles; Cairngorms National Park 16.6 miles; Aberdeen 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1139762)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £424

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming reverse-level cottage in the village of Upwey, Dorset. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Romantic. Walkers & Cyclists. Weymouth 4.5 miles; Dorchester 4.6 miles. (Ref. 1072756)

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


for 7 nights From £798

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

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


for 7 nights From £400

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Linton Laithe is a picturesque barn conversion in Linton, near Threshfield, North Yorkshire. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Countryside views. Pets. Grassington 1.5 miles; Skipton 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1138729)

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


for 7 nights From £1484

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Character cottage overlooking the village green in picturesque Grasmere at the heart of the Lakes. Modern boutique hotel luxury plus period charm. WiFi. Off road parking for one car. All amenities within walking distance. (Ref. 972547)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights From £587

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This homely bungalow can be found in the charming village of Bridge of Tilt in Perthshire, Scotland. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. On the fringes of the Cairngorms National Park. Pitlochry 7.1 miles; Aberfeldy 21.2 miles; Newtonmore 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1054684)

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


for 7 nights From £637

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming ground floor apartment in scattered Herefordshire village, superbly located on the edge of the River Wye. King-size bed, river views. Wonderful walks from doorstep. Historic Hereford 8 miles. (Ref. 11363)

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


for 7 nights From £374

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A luxurious barn conversion in a rural location in the village of Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant in Powys. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Idyllic views. Lake Vyrnwy 10.7 miles; Bala 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1049347)

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


for 7 nights From £634

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A superb cottage situated in the rural settlement of Farrington in Dorset. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pizza oven. Shaftesbury 5.6 miles; Blandford Forum 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1003500)

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


for 7 nights From £357

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Ten Gables, a stunning house located in the town of Driffield in East Riding of Yorkshire, boasts en-suite facilities, a bubbling hot tub and barbecue. Bridlington 11.8 miles; Scarborough 21.5 miles; York 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1171323)

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


for 7 nights From £2263

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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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)

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


for 7 nights From £2039

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Lodge is a rustic Swiss-style abode set in the valleys of Struy near Beauly in Highland, enjoying a woodburning stove and overlooking the River Beauly. Inverness 19 miles. (Ref. 1159255)

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


for 7 nights From £1060

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Kirk Yett is a charming three‑storey cottage in Linton Falls near Skipton, offering multiple woodburning stoves and a private garden. Grassington 0.8 miles; Harrogate 24.3 miles. (Ref. 1194447)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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for 7 nights From £830

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Forge, a unique property situated in a rural position on the edge of Miserton, Nottinghamshire. Mezzanine bedroom. Walking location. Contemporary. Lincoln 23 miles; Sheffield 35.4 miles; Peak District 49 miles. (Ref. 1091322)

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


for 7 nights From £349

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farmhouse, a wonderful home on the outskirts of Austwick and Yorkshire Dales National Park, boasts serene views, hot tub and woodburning stove. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.6 miles; Skipton 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1199058)

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


for 7 nights From £1089

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £527

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 From £1258

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Kendal 6.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1180254)

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


for 7 nights From £1240

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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!