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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Old Riverside School House rests in the heart of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. River views. Close to amenities. Romantic. Stylish. Halifax 8.5 miles; Haworth 8.7 miles; Holmfirth 19.7 miles; Skipton 21.1 miles. (Ref. 998323)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £389

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.0

    Good

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15 South Avenue Mews is a four-bedroom holiday home resting at the heart of Buxton in Derbyshire. Near National Park. Close to amenities. Central location. Tideswell 7.5 miles; Bakewell 11.4 miles; Matlock 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1104072)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From £535

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Number 3 The Barn House is a stunning barn conversion in Woodham, Buckinghamshire, boasting amazing countryside views and open-plan living. Bicester 8.3 miles; Aylesbury 8.6 miles; Oxford 21 miles. (Ref. 1164314)

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


for 7 nights From £960

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A spacious, one-bedroom lodge resting next to the owner’s home in a woodland setting near the village of Beauly, Highlands. Woodburning stove. Covered outdoor area with barbecue. Off-road parking. Inverness 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1133777)

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


for 7 nights From £816

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    3.9

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Lobster Pot is a charming, two-bedroom cottage with a toasty woodburning stove and close to the beach, harbour and amenities in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire. Banff 9.6 miles; Fraserburgh 15.3 miles; Elgin 44.3 miles; Aberdeen 45.7 miles. (Ref. 1165595)

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


for 7 nights From £552


for 7 nights From £504

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Southbank is a superb, Grade II Listed abode situated on the rural outskirts of Bath, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Near shop. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Bristol 11.2 miles; Glastonbury 26.1 miles. (Ref. 1152472)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
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for 7 nights From £1022

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Evenjobb Court Farmhouse is a beautiful Grade II listed holiday home boasting character features and contemporary comforts including hot tubs, in Evenjobb, Powys. Hay-on-Wye 16.5 miles; Leominster 18.6 miles; Ludlow 24.8 miles; Hereford 24.9 miles. (Ref. 1127715)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £3201

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A delightful, detached lodge resting in Garnett Bridge, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066267)

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


for 7 nights From £661

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Traditional terraced cottage. Second living space 'Climbers Loft' in eaves with local memorabilia. Situated clost to Keswick's famous Market Square. (Ref. 1041136)

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


for 7 nights From £503

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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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

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A wonderful terraced cottage in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Close to shops, restaurants, bars and theatres. WiFi. Garden with patio. River Avon 5 mins walk. (Ref. 939715)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £385

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This delightful terrace cottage rests on the River Severn in the charming city of Worcester, Worcestershire. Off-road parking. Amazing views. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Malvern 9.2 mies; Pershore 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1072171)

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


for 7 nights From £770

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Howgill Head is a stylish, detached holiday cottage located in the province of Howgill near Sedbergh in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove. Kendal 11.5 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 14.5 miles, Hawes 21 miles. (Ref. 1173271)

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


for 7 nights From £524

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Leeward is a delightful, second-floor apartment resting in the seaside town of Dartmouth, Devon. Close to a beach. Close to a shop and pub. Harbour views. Brixham 4.8 miles; Paignton 7.9 miles; Totnes 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1141362)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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for 7 nights From £669

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    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)

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


for 7 nights From £503

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A bright and contemporary first-floor apartment set within the town of Dartmouth, Devon. Outstanding views. Open-plan living. Central location. Brixham 5.3 miles; Totnes 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1065857)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From £1490

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ty Mawr, an exceptional holiday home resting in the quaint village of Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd. Hot tub. Enclosed patio. Private driveway. Wine cooler. Detached. Portmeirion 2.3 miles; Porthmadog 3.5 miles; Beddgelert 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1136246)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £1087

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!