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A traditional detached cottage nestled in tranquil farmland in the village of Hummer near Trent. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Yeovil 4.1 miles; Shaftesbury 20.3 miles; West Bay 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1070465)

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


for 7 nights €1232

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  • Bedrooms6
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A wonderful detached cottage situated in Lyne Station, Scotland. Ground-floor accommodation. Great for families. Pet-friendly. Penicuik 13.3 miles. Edinburgh 22.4 miles. Melrose 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1058613)

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


for 7 nights €1671

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Moon Field Lodge is a delightful rural holiday home resting by Epworth, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Enclosed lawn. Beautiful views. Doncaster 19.8 miles; Gainsborough 20 miles. (Ref. 1122557)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €951

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A lovely terraced cottage situated in the vibrant city of York, North Yorkshire. WiFi. Spacious rooms. Off-road parking. Leeds 25 miles. (Ref. 999118)

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for 7 nights €845

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Lovely, detached 18th century cottage with character beams, inglenook fireplace and woodburner. Perfect location for walking, cycling and fishing. Ideal choice for families. Herne Bay 5 miles. (Ref. 28653)

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for 7 nights €475

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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A contemporary, detached property set in Amble, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Roadside parking. Pet-friendly. Warkworth 1.6 miles; Morpeth 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1119522)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €549

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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Beautifully appointed cottage, resting in the quaint village of Sutton Poyntz in Dorset. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Enclosed garden. (Ref. 1008404)

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for 7 nights €642

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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A superb cottage situated in the rural settlement of Farrington in Dorset. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pizza oven. Shaftesbury 5.6 miles; Blandford Forum 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1003500)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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for 7 nights €411

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A characterful, three-storey, stone-built cottage resting in Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. In an AONB. Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Cheltenham 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1126717)

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for 7 nights €860

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  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Rose Cottage is a gorgeous home set in the historic village of Hartington in the heart of the Peak District National Park, enjoying a woodburning stove. Bakewell 10.8 miles; Buxton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1165522)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 21st Nov to 29th Nov 2025


for 7 nights €506

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A lovely semi-detached cottage situated in the quaint village of Barlby in North Yorkshire. Pet friendly. WiFi. Private garden. Selby 2.2 miles; Cawood 6.1 miles; York 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1018719)

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


for 7 nights €418

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A secluded thatched cottage resting among serene countryside in the remote village of Kilmuir near Uig, Character. Woodburning stove. Secluded. Duntulm 3.9 miles; Staffin 12 miles; Portree 21 miles. (Ref. 1060396)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Wed 22nd Oct 2025 to 6th Jan 2026


for 7 nights €447

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Lodge 1 is a contemporary lodge on a leafy site in South Luffenham near Edith Weston, Rutland. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Pet-friendly. Stamford 6.5 miles; Oakham 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1147381)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €749

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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The Red Barn is a traditional detached cottage nestled in the countryside of North Brentor, near Lydford, within a national park, boasting a swimming pool. Tavistock 6 miles; Okehampton 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1168946)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €1182

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3

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A delightful first-floor apartment set in the village of Alnmouth, Northumberland. Close to the coast. Pet-friendly. Alnwick 5 miles; Amble 6.3 miles; Craster 9 miles. (Ref. 1064368)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €552

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €6516

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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This private cottage is a perfect romantic retreat in Kirkbean near New Abbey, Scotland. Woodburning stove. WiFi. New Abbey 4.5 miles; Dumfries 11.7 miles; Castle Douglas 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1027035)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights €435

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Ciara's Place is a splendid, detached cottage located on the outskirts of Theur, near Riverstown, County Sligo. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Ballymote 7.3 miles; Lough Key Forest Park 18.5 miles; Dublin 120 miles. (Ref. 1151519)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €856

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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 €569

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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 €860

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!