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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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7A Market Square is a fabulous, two-bedroom holiday home in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1143092)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £456

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

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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)

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


for 7 nights From £445

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

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Karenza is an agreeable detached house in Penzance, Cornwall that allows pets, boasts an enclosed garden, and an elevated position with sea views. St Ives 8.7 miles. Helicopter to Isles of Scilly - 30 minutes (Ref. 1164447)

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


for 7 nights From £527

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

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Baronet’s Quarters is a lovely two-bedroom abode residing in Lynton, Devon. Ground-floor bedroom. Smart TV. Near amenities and a beach. In a National Park. Minehead 17.7 miles; Ilfracombe 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1138102)

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


for 7 nights From £592

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

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The Yarde Annexe is a characterul detached barn conversion set on a farm in Pen Elm near Taunton in Somerset, with a woodburning stove and welcoming a pet. Bridgwater 13.9 miles; Tiverton 23 miles; Weston-super-Mare 34.5 miles. (Ref. 1172388)

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


for 7 nights From £418

  • 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

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.1★

    Good

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A delightful two-bedroom house resting in Kendal Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Gas fire. Windermere 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1074351)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From £380

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

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Srondubh is a welcoming house resting on the outskirts of Poolewe in Highland, with lovely loch views, a toasty woodburning stove and a freestanding bath. Ullapool 49.4 miles; Dingwall 64.5 miles. (Ref. 1180022)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Wed 22nd Jul to 30th Oct 2026


for 7 nights From £794

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Carnmhor is a delightful detached bungalow in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire, boasting a sun room and is a short drive away from the Cairngorms National Park. Aberdeen 9.3 miles; Portlethen 19.8 miles (Ref. 1179674)

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


for 7 nights From £462

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

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Bryn Golau is an attractive, detached stone cottage in Glyn Ceiriog in North Wales. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Great views. Llangollen 5.2 miles. Wrexham 16.3 miles. Chester 28.5 miles. (Ref. 1149555)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £565

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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8 Nicholas Court is an inviting, three-storey holiday home set in a quiet area of Chester city centre, Cheshire. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Liverpool 20.8 miles; Manchester 40.7 miles. (Ref. 1144559)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 16th Oct to 23rd Oct 2026


for 7 nights From £529

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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The Forge is a delightful cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire, featuring three bedrooms, a woodburning stove, EV charging, and an enclosed courtyard garden. Castleton 0.1 miles; Tideswell 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1195719)

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


for 7 nights From £933

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £1354

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  • 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

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Kendal 6.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1180254)

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


for 7 nights From £1330

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 7 nights From £574

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!