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  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

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Palm House, a delightful house resting in the town of Newquay in Cornwall boasting en-suite facilities, a hot tub and is near the beach and amenities. Holywell Bay 6.1 miles; Perranporth 8.6 miles; Truro 12.4 miles; Padstow 16 miles. (Ref. 1165284)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1636

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

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A magnificent Georgian property - spacious, luxury accommodation for up to 13 guests with cinema and games room, just 5 minutes' walk to all the amenities of the historic town of Whitby. (Ref. 1015801)

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


for 7 nights From £1810

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Causeway Hideaway is a delightful, single-storey annexe resting in Dore, South Yorkshire. Romantic. Close to amenities. Stylish. Near National Park. Sheffield 5.4 miles; Chesterfield 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1133830)

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


for 7 nights From £409

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

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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

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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2 Strathtay Lodges is a wonderful, single-storey property in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross. Close to amenities and River Tay. Ground-floor. Off-road parking. Pitlochry 14.6 miles; Perth 31.2 miles. (Ref. 1148413)

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


for 7 nights From £696

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Y Beudy (The Dairy), an exceptional barn conversion on the outskirts of Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, with a hot tub, woodburning stove and ground-floor living. Lake Vyrnwy 10.7 miles; Bala 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1049346)

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


for 7 nights From £867

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

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A delightful Victorian Lakeland cottage, resting in the centre of the historic town of Keswick, Cumbria. Central heating. Period features. Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 15 miles. (Ref. 1011668)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £581

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

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Swifts Reach Lodge is an elegant, single-storey lodge located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, near Windermere, Cumbria. Pet friendly. Windermere 3.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 4.1 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1169857)

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


for 7 nights From £625

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  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

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Award-winning 18th century Ludlow cottage with character beams and woodburning stove. Immaculately renovated and decorated to create luxury accommodation throughout. Ludlow town centre and 13th century castle 5 mins walk. (Ref. 7120)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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for 7 nights From £1510

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A peaceful annexe nestled in the lovely village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire. Romantic retreat. Woodburning stove. Bike storage. Braemar 16.3 miles; Grantown-on-Spey 38.2 miles; Aberdeen 41.3 miles. (Ref. 1058616)

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


for 7 nights From £452

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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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

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

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This semi-detached cottage can be found in the charming village of Two Dales in Matlock. Dogs welcome. En-suite bathroom. WiFi. Matlock 2.7 miles; Bakewell 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1038854)

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


for 7 nights From £432

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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for 7 nights From £848

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £1647

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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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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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £740

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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


for 7 nights From £1272

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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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 From £618

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This gorgeous three-storey cottage lies in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden. No pets. Bedroom with en-suite. Off-road parking. Chatsworth 9.6 miles; Matlock 8.3 miles; Buxton 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1064674)

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


for 7 nights From £791

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This incredible second-floor apartment offers gorgeous views of the River Dart in Dartmouth in Devon. Balcony. WiFi. Central location. Totnes 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1027104)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £675

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning two-bedroom converted chapel resting in Dorstone, Hereford. Historic. En-suite bedrooms. Near a National Park. Private gardens. Off-road parking. Hay-on-Wye 6.6 miles; Hereford 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1136033)

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


for 7 nights From £593

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!