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A stunning semi-detached townhouse resting in the centre of Shrewsbury. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Close to all amenities. Much Wenlock 14.2 miles; Telford 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1004043)

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Castle Crag is a well-appointed, three-bedroom home resting in the heart of Keswick, Cumbria. Family-friendly. Countryside views. In National Park. Bassenthwaite 7.4 miles; Cockermouth 14.3 miles; Ullswater 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1141723)

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for 7 nights £570

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Well-presented, brick-built converted barn situated on the owner's working cattle farm, near Caersws in Powys. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Open-plan. Newtown 6 miles. (Ref. 986384)

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for 7 nights £380

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The Feed Room is a delightful abode resting in Holme near Thirsk, between both the North York and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Burneston 4.8 miles; Thirsk 7.1 miles; North York Moors National Park 12 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1142566)

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for 7 nights £404

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A delightful barn conversion in Attlebridge near Taverham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Barbecue. Open-plan living. Character features. Norwich 9.1 miles; Dereham 14 miles; Fakenham 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1065785)

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for 7 nights £987

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The Old Rectory is a large, detached property resting in Largs, North Ayrshire. Sea views. En-suites bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Close to a pub. Skelmorlie 4.8 miles; Saltcoats 13.4 miles; Glasgow 32.7 miles. (Ref. 1145078)

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for 7 nights £2037

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Quality Whitby cottage with viaduct and country views, close to River Esk. Cosy accommodation with balcony and communal garden. Easy reach Whitby amenities, Moors and market towns. Whitby 1 mile. (Ref. 4263)

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for 7 nights £436

  • Sleeps3
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    4.6

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Romantic Grade II* listed Georgian bathing house beside the River Dart. River views, balcony and terrace. wood burning stove. Use of seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Ashprington 2 miles. (Ref. 976200)

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for 7 nights £659

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Shire’s End is an underground pod situated on the owner’s working farm on the outskirts of Ludlow and the Shropshire border. Romantic dwelling. Underfloor heating. WiFi. Tenbury 5.3 miles. (Ref. 1094445)

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for 7 nights £563

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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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  • Games room


for 7 nights £5409

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A delightful stone cottage next to a river in Staffin village. Woodburning stove. Comfortable and spacious. Mountain views. Sandy beach in the area. Portree 17 miles. (Ref. 5915)

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  • Sky TV


for 7 nights £506

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A fabulous, mid-terrace cottage resting in the centre of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Allocated parking. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Church Stretton 14.6 miles; Much Wenlock 13.6 miles; Telford 16 miles (Ref. 1059216)

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for 7 nights £785

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Wells Cottage is a delightful cottage resting in a countryside setting near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Huddersfield 7.8 miles; Peak District National Park 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1130334)

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for 7 nights £624

  • Sleeps4
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Stunning barn conversion. Both bedrooms en-suite. Ideally situated for Yorkshire Dales and South Lakes. WiFi. Wood burning stove. Village location. Kendal 5 minutes. (Ref. 972379)

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for 7 nights £503

  • Sleeps2
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Beautiful, stone-built cottage located in stunning countryside, near the Northumberland village of Ponteland. Panoramic, country views. WiFi. BBQ. Off-road parking. Pub 1 mile. (Ref. 1000069)

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for 7 nights £481

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A spectacular, Grade II* listed former pump house nestled in the village of Misterton, Nottinghamshire. Open-plan. Contemporary style. Garden. Original features. WiFi. Lincoln 23 miles; Sheffield 35.4 miles; Peak District 49 miles (Ref. 1056315)

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for 7 nights £557

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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An attractive dormer bungalow resting in Darley Dale, close to the Peak District National Park. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Wheelchair friendly. Matlock 3.1 miles; Bakewell 5.5 miles; Ashbourne 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1077976)

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for 7 nights £516

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  • Sleeps8
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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)

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for 7 nights £1720

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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Overlea Cottage is a charming barn conversion resting in New Mills near Hayfield, Derbyshire, boasting a hot tub, woodburning stove, and open-plan living. New Mills 2.8 miles; Chapel-en-le-Frith 6 miles; Marple 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1025634)

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for 7 nights £653

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This fabulous property sits in the Avon valley near Stonehenge. This tranquil setting has woodland and a large garden and the River Avon flowing through it with double bank fly fishing. Amesbury 3.2 miles; Salisbury 10.1 miles; Southampton 33.1 miles. (Ref. 1076792)

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for 7 nights £1910

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!