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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

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Waterfall Cottage, a lovely end‑terrace set in the heart of Lower Dyserth, North Wales, offers dog‑friendly living, woodburning stove and waterfall views. Prestatyn 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1115649)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £448

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

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Blockley Lodge is a lovely single-storey annex in Wall-Under-Heywood, Shropshire with an open-plan layout, coffee maker, enclosed garden and a firepit. Church Stretton 4.1 miles; Much Wenlock 9.1 miles; Ludlow 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1172226)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
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for 7 nights From £402

  • 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

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

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Applethwaite 2 Hill Lodge is a wonderful, single-storey lodge in Troutbeck Valley Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Electric fire. Windermere 3.2 miles; Ambleside 4.3 miles. (Ref. 1145317)

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


for 7 nights From £524

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

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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 £584

  • 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 £1705

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  • 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

  • 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)

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


for 7 nights From £740

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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Little Polgray is a stylish bolthole resting in the heart of St Austell, Cornwall. Close to amenities and beach. Romantic. Characterful. Contemporary. Mevagissey 6 miles; Fowey 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1142277)

  • Wi-fi


for 7 nights From £439

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Bwthyn Y Bugail (Shepherd's Cottage), a outstanding barn conversion resting in Pedairffordd, with stunning mountain views, a hot tub and woodburning stove. Lake Vyrnwy 10.7 miles; Bala 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1049341)

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


for 7 nights From £1284

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A classic semi-detached cottage resting in the quiet village of Hopton, close to Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Stone cottage. Multi-fuel burner. Carsington 0.3 miles; Wirksworth 2 miles; Brassington 3.9 miles. (Ref. 1012202)

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


for 7 nights From £486

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £894

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A magnificent, three-storey farmhouse cottage resting in Llangernyw, North Wales. Hot tub. Countryside views. Near a river. On a working farm. Off-road parking. Character features. Colwyn Bay 10.5 miles; Llandudno 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1102388)

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


for 7 nights From £1543

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An exceptional, detached holiday retreat on the outskirts of Kendal. River views. Off-road parking. WiFi. Hot tub. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066269)

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


for 7 nights From £1730

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £835

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Knowle House is a stunning, five-bedroom home resting in Okehampton, Devon. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Exeter 24.6 miles. (Ref. 1192506)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1140

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Eboracum, a stunning detached house rests in the lovely town of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden with barbecue. Country views. Hathersage 0.5 miles; Castleton 5.6 miles; Curbar 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1146371)

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


for 7 nights From £682

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Madog Boat Yard is a well‑appointed first‑floor apartment in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, featuring a balcony and spacious living/dining room. Harlech 9.6 miles; Caernarfon 19.9 miles. (Ref. 1197840)

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


for 7 nights From £1000

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!