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  • 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

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Lakeland residence in a peaceful location a short stroll to Ambleside. Three bedrooms. Fitted kitchen. Open plan living. Large garden and balcony. Private parking for four cars. (Ref. 1041256)

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


for 7 nights £606

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Plot 32, a wonderfully-presented holiday caravan resting in High Hesket, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Countryside views. Penrith 8.8 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; North Pennines AONB 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1154008)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £618

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Fabulous end-terrace holiday home in the centre of the medieval town of Rye. Three bedrooms, off road parking for 1 car, WiFi. Museums, art galleries, pubs and restaurants all on the doorstep. Camber Sands 5 miles. (Ref. 938145)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £595

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, two-bedroom apartment rests in Amble, Northumberland. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Close to a beach. Near a National Park. Warkworth 1.6 mile; Alnmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 1102534)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £479

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tranquil Waters is a single-storey lodge with lake views, located within the Lake District National Park, in the village of Troutbeck Bridge in Cumbria. Ambleside 3.3 miles. Kendal 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1143401)

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


for 7 nights £665

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage resting in the quaint village of Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Original features. Close to amenities. Romantic. Riverside views. Cartmel 3.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1119470)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £466

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A charming, single-storey cottage settled in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. On-site cattery. Chippenham 10.6 miles; Cirencester 14.7 miles; Bath 23.2 miles. (Ref. 1081750)

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


for 7 nights £508

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Northern Byre is a delightful, four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Sopley, Hampshire. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Close to amenities and attractions. Christchurch 3 miles; Ringwood 6.3 miles; Bournemouth 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1141030)

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


for 7 nights £846

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb, detached property resting within the town of Pitlochry. WiFi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Perth 27.2 miles. (Ref. 998306)

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


for 7 nights £2695

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming annexe situated in the bustling market town of Ringwood in Hampshire. En-suite. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Bournemouth 11.5 miles; Poole 16 miles. (Ref. 23229)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £485

  • 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

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Luxurious stylish cottage in Chagford. suntrap courtyard garden. Shops and pubs 300 yards. En suite bedrooms. WiFi. (Ref. 975862)

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


for 7 nights £485

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Easedale Lodge is a wonderful, pet-friendly lodge resting on White Cross Bay in Windermere, Cumbria and has stunning lake views and on-site facilities. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1182652)

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


for 7 nights £942

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming, stone cottage situated in the village of Whatstandwell, Derbyshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Ample off-road parking. Matlock 5.9 miles. (Ref. 1136426)

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


for 7 nights £503

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 7 nights £494

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 7 nights £611

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This semi-detached cottage lies in the small village of Great Asby near Appleby-In-Westmorland. Renovated barn. Underfloor heating. En-suite. Kirkby Stephen 7.7 miles; Penrith 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1044804)

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


for 7 nights £696

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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


for 7 nights £609

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!