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This characterful end-terrace cottage rests in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Romantic. Countryside views. Contemporary interior. Huddersfield 7.4 miles; Manchester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1054885)

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for 7 nights £442

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Tandarra is a contemporary, three-bedroom abode resting in Keswick, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Close to amenities and lake. Woodburning stove. Bassenthwaite 6.3 miles; Ullswater 15.9 miles; Cockermouth 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1145188)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £1068

  • Sleeps6
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Luxury cottage one mile away from the centre of Shrewsbury in Shropshire. En-suites. On banks of River Severn. Spiral staircase. Ten minute walk into Shrewsbury. (Ref. 973818)

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for 7 nights £633

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Main Street View is a welcoming duplex apartment resting in the heart of Haworth, a quaint village in West Yorkshire. Close to amenities. Dishwasher. Skipton 13.2 miles; Hebden Bridge 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1133736)

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for 7 nights £376

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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Brackenthwaite is a delightful, pet-friendly house in Windermere, Cumbria, with countryside views, Smart TV, and private driveway parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1171660)

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for 7 nights £615

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Flat 17 is a first-floor apartment in Keswick, Cumbria, with two bedrooms, Juliet balcony, designated parking and en-suite facilities. Bassenthwaite 7 miles; Cockermouth 12.2 miles; Ullswater 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1133799)

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for 7 nights £431

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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)

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for 7 nights £573

  • Sleeps6
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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 £627

  • 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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  • Sleeps8
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Fell View House is a beautiful detached holiday home near the town of Kendal in Cumbria with a hot tub, woodburning stove and spacious, enclosed garden. Kendal 5.5 miles; Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1143601)

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for 7 nights £951

  • 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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for 7 nights £586

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Beudy Pwll Pridd is a fabulous, family-friendly barn conversion in Bryneglwys near Llangollen, Denbighshire with lovely views, a private hot tub and a barbecue. Ruthin 8.7 miles; Ruthin 15 mins (Ref. 1162911)

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for 7 nights £895

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Beautiful, stone-built cottage located in stunning countryside, near the Northumberland village of Ponteland. Panoramic, country views. WiFi. BBQ. Off-road parking. Pub 1 mile. (Ref. 1000069)

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for 7 nights £481

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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Strawberry Cottage, a beautifully-presented, detached abode set in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld in Scotland. Woodburning stove. Single-storey. Countryside. Blairgowrie 3 miles; Dunkeld 7 miles; Perth 15.7 miles; Pitlochry 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1153652)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights £724

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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  • Games room


for 7 nights £5999

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Seahills is a seaside-themed semi-detached house with off-road parking in Lyme Regis in Dorset, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Axminster 5.5 miles; Bridport 9.8 miles; Sidmouth 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1170157)

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for 7 nights £515

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This enchanting detached house is found on elevated grounds within the charming village of Symonds Yat, Herefordshire. All en-suite rooms. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Monmouth 4.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 6.8 miles; Whitecastle 14.3 miles. (Ref. 997890)

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for 7 nights £915

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Clamoak Cottage is a delightful property in Weir Quay, Devon, which features an en-suite, an open fire, and a terrace area with great surrounding views. Bere Alston 1.5 miles; Tamar Valley AONB 3.1 miles. (Ref. 977305)

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for 7 nights £589

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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)

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for 7 nights £1190

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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The Canalside Cottage is a stunning, single-storey cottage located near Shardlow, Derbyshire, boasting open-plan living, EV charging, and canal views. Derby 8.8 miles; Loughborough 10.7 miles; Nottingham 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1177941)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £647

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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!