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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 7 nights £623

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wilson Eyre Cottage is a beautiful, terraced cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire. Close to a pub. Gas stove. Pretty views. In Peak District National Park. Buxton 10.4 miles; Bakewell 13.3 miles; Sheffield 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1135666)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £586

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Burton House is a charming cottage in Burton-in-Lonsdale in North Yorkshire. Character property. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Carnforth 12.8 miles. Morecambe 18 miles. Kendal 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1155758)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £640

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A duplex apartment resting in Cononley in Airedale. Secure parking. WiFi. Open-plan living room. Skipton 4 miles; Keighley 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1051050)

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


for 7 nights £918

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Birkhead, a lovely, first-floor accommodation, located in Troutbeck in Cumbria, enjoying countryside views and set in the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1145219)

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


for 7 nights £708

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely three-bedroom 3-story house in walking distance of Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, Alnwick, Northumberland. Private garden. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Electric fire. Alnmouth 4.4 miles; Rothbury 12.1 miles; Bamburgh 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1100570)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £592

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lapwing, a delightful, single-storey pod rests on the outskirts of Chapel Le Dale near Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Countryside. Open-plan. Hot tub. Bentham 10.2 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 14.1 miles; Settle 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1158236)

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


for 7 nights £671

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Elsinore is a delightful, detached cottage tucked away in beautiful Conwy, North Wales. Pet-friendly. Central location. Smart TV. Near pub. Dishwasher. Llandudno 4.8 miles. Betws-y-Coed 15.1 miles. Bangor 15.6 miles (Ref. 1052129)

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


for 7 nights £534

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, converted school house resting on the edge of Gortin village. All-ground-floor. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Cookstown 23.7 miles. (Ref. 997926)

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


for 7 nights £371

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Ground floor apartment with pleasant views towards the River Dart. Modern décor and walking distance to Dartmouth town centre. (Ref. 1037380)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £436

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Gweedore Homestead is a delightful, pet-friendly house located near a beach in Bunbeg, County Donegal, with ground-floor living and ample off-road parking. Bunbeg 0.1 miles; Glenveagh National Park 17 miles; Letterkenny 31 miles. (Ref. 1170717)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £577

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ty Llugwy, a snug, one-bed cottage, rests on the outskirts of Capel Curig near Betws-Y-Coed within the Eryri National Park, with a woodburning stove. Llanrwst 8.2 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1165369)

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


for 7 nights £378

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Elegant, pet friendly cottage with river views. Parking. WiFi. In Calstock. (Ref. 976441)

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


for 7 nights £532

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Seaclusion is a delightful, waterfront property with fantastic sea views on the banks of the Menai Strait, North Wales. Close to the beach. Smart TV with Netflix. Family-friendly. Bangor 4.8 miles; Caernarfon 5.1 miles; Llanberis 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1097992)

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


for 7 nights £941

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Reyflat Barn, a wonderful rural holiday cottage resting in Raddery in the Scottish Highland. Enclosed balcony. Garden with barbecue. On a working farm. Munlochy 8.0 miles; Muir of Ord 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1149453)

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


for 7 nights £479

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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
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for 7 nights £825

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pengraig, a homely, detached cottage, rests on the outskirts of Tregaron in Sir Ceredigion, with a pet-friendly policy, woodburning stove, and rural views. Lampeter 12.4 miles; Aberaeron 18.1 miles; Aberystwyth 19.1 miles. (Ref. 981390)

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


for 7 nights £464

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cliffe House Cottage is a romantic home resting on the outskirts of Pateley Bridge, enjoying countryside views in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Grassington 11 miles; Ripon 12.5 miles; Harrogate 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1119441)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £707

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    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 £1258

Last booked 7 hours ago
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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!