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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 £1490

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Birkhead, a lovely, first-floor accommodation, located in Troutbeck in Cumbria, enjoying countryside views and set in the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1145219)

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


for 7 nights £708

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Squirrels Nook is a well-presented, single-storey lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. Decking with furniture. Off-road parking. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1144148)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £645

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lapwing, a delightful, single-storey pod rests on the outskirts of Chapel Le Dale near Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Countryside. Open-plan. Hot tub. Bentham 10.2 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 14.1 miles; Settle 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1158236)

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


for 7 nights £671

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A duplex apartment resting in Cononley in Airedale. Secure parking. WiFi. Open-plan living room. Skipton 4 miles; Keighley 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1051050)

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


for 7 nights £918

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning first-floor apartment situated in the rural village of Bredon in Worcestershire. Romantic retreat. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Tewkesbury 3.6 miles; Pershore 7.1 miles; Malvern 17 miles. (Ref. 1061403)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £402

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Elsinore is a delightful, detached cottage tucked away in beautiful Conwy, North Wales. Pet-friendly. Central location. Smart TV. Near pub. Dishwasher. Llandudno 4.8 miles. Betws-y-Coed 15.1 miles. Bangor 15.6 miles (Ref. 1052129)

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


for 7 nights £534

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, converted school house resting on the edge of Gortin village. All-ground-floor. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Cookstown 23.7 miles. (Ref. 997926)

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


for 7 nights £371

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Gweedore Homestead is a delightful, pet-friendly house located near a beach in Bunbeg, County Donegal, with ground-floor living and ample off-road parking. Bunbeg 0.1 miles; Glenveagh National Park 17 miles; Letterkenny 31 miles. (Ref. 1170717)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £577

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Seaclusion is a delightful, waterfront property with fantastic sea views on the banks of the Menai Strait, North Wales. Close to the beach. Smart TV with Netflix. Family-friendly. Bangor 4.8 miles; Caernarfon 5.1 miles; Llanberis 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1097992)

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


for 7 nights £941

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pengraig, a homely, detached cottage, rests on the outskirts of Tregaron in Sir Ceredigion, with a pet-friendly policy, woodburning stove, and rural views. Lampeter 12.4 miles; Aberaeron 18.1 miles; Aberystwyth 19.1 miles. (Ref. 981390)

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


for 7 nights £464

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rossie Lodge, a two-bedroom apartment overlooking River Ness in Inverness, Highlands. Riverside location. Balcony. Off-road parking. North Kessock 5.7 miles; Dores 7 miles. (Ref. 1139403)

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


for 7 nights £860

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely, traditional house is based near Ilam, Derbyshire. WiFi. En-suites. Spacious rooms. Matlock 14 miles. (Ref. 998680)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Mon 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £949

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Elegant, pet friendly cottage with river views. Parking. WiFi. In Calstock. (Ref. 976441)

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


for 7 nights £532

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful waterfront apartment with panoramic sea and river views. Just a stone's throw from the beach and marina at the popular seaside resort of Exmouth. Parking. Wifi. (Ref. 1016547)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 5% off - Fri 12th Jun to 26th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £824

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming three-bedroom cottage rests in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Close to amenities. Robin Hood's Bay 5.3 miles; Scarborough 19.4 miles; Pickering 21.4 miles; Guisborough 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1089125)

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


for 7 nights £516

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, converted former stable, nestled in a quiet corner of Hall Green near Walmer Bridge, Preston. Woodburning stove. Romantic retreat. Countryside. Preston 7.5 miles; Southport 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1073401)

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


for 7 nights £333

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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

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Lodge is a rustic Swiss-style abode set in the valleys of Struy near Beauly in Highland, enjoying a woodburning stove and overlooking the River Beauly. Inverness 19 miles. (Ref. 1159255)

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


for 7 nights £1060

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Coach House, a stunning, pet-friendly house nestled in the village of Holloway in Derbyshire, featuring a woodburning stove, and off-road parking. Matlock Bath 4.1 miles; Matlock 4.4 miles; Peak District National Park 9 miles. (Ref. 1161872)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 12th Jun to 19th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £825

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!