Secure your stay for £20 T&Cs apply

Holiday Cottages by a River

4,496 properties found

An outdoor patio with a stone wall a hot tub a small table with two chairs and a stone house at The Folly in Linton near Thresfield
Offer

The Folly

Linton near Thresfield, Yorkshire Dales - North

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£625

A house with a garden and pathway at No 8 Burnham-on-Sea

No 8

Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£520

A white house with a patio umbrella and garden near a road with welcome text and a parked campervan with sea in the background at Karrek in Tintagel

Karrek

Tintagel, Cornwall

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£700

An outdoor patio with a wicker sofa and table set beside a stone building with windows and a mint green door at Market Square Maisonette in Kirkby Lonsdale

Market Square Maisonette

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£456

8 Williamson Drive

8 Williamson Drive

Ripon, Yorkshire Dales - North

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£571

A green shepherd hut on wheels with wooden doors and steps in a garden with trees and lawn at The Happy Hut in Sopley near Christchurch

The Happy Hut

Sopley near Christchurch, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£359

A patio with two chairs and a table with a bottle and glasses outside a conservatory at West Reins in Middleton-In-Teesdale

West Reins

Middleton-In-Teesdale, Yorkshire Dales - North

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£441

A street view featuring houses and a church at Hangmans cottage Horncastle

Hangmans cottage

Horncastle, Lincolnshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£309

A cabin with a deck and furniture near a green landscape at Caban Tirion in Dinas Mawddwy near Dolgellau
Offer

Caban Tirion

Dinas Mawddwy near Dolgellau, North Wales & Snowdonia

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£508

A stone cottage with a gravel driveway and green field in the background at Croft Cottage in Gargrave

Sheepfold Cottage

Gargrave, Yorkshire Dales - North

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£447

A garden with a small pond trees and a stone building with outdoor furniture at The Barn in Pateley Bridge

The Barn

Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire Dales - South

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£447

A stone house with a sloped roof behind a wall and a garden with trees and a potted tree with red leaves at Old Kiln Cottage Kirkbean near New Abbey

Old Kiln Cottage

Kirkbean near New Abbey, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£391

A small stone house with a gravel driveway a wooden bench and plants at Horncop Nook in Kendal

Horncop Nook

Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£370

Hockerley Cottage

Hockerley Cottage

Whaley Bridge, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£451

A wooden gate with a sign at the entrance of a brick house with a hedge and a mailbox at Ger Yr Afon Cottage in St Harmon near Rhayader

Ger Yr Afon Cottage

St Harmon near Rhayader, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay

6 Guests
3 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£531

An outdoor seating area with a round table and chairs near a black wooden house with plants and a gravel driveway at The Hayloft in Haddiscoe

The Hayloft

Haddiscoe, Norfolk

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£540

An outdoor area with a stone building and gravel pathway at Farm View Annex in Painswick

Farm View Annex

Painswick, Gloucestershire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£464

A living room with a fireplace and sofa at Meeson View in Meeson near Waters Upton
Offer

Meeson View

Meeson near Waters Upton, Shropshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£434

A stone building with a tiled roof next to a patio with yellow flowers and a hot tub at Thompson Rigg Barn in Langdale End near Thornton Dale

Thompson Rigg Barn

Langdale End near Thornton Dale, North York Moors & Coast

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£621

A train station platform beside multiple railway tracks and a long stone building with windows at Repton @ Engine Shed in Whitby

Repton @ Engine Shed

Whitby, North York Moors & Coast

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£525

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!

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse our traffic, personalise content and for marketing purposes including the personalisation of ads on the internet. We also set cookies that are necessary for our website to work. You can accept, decline, or manage your cookie preferences by clicking the appropriate button. More information about Google ads can be found in our cookie policy.