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Holiday Cottages by a River

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Stone house exterior with large windows and wooden gate in front at The Elterwater Barn in Lamplugh
51
Lamplugh, Cumbria, CA14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Elterwater Barn is a delightful, pet-friendly semi-detached holiday home located near the small town of Cleator Moor, Cumbria within the Lake District. Cockermouth 7.5 miles; Whitehaven 9.3 miles; Bassenthwaite 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1161140)

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

7 nights from £789

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A wooden house with black roof and solar panels with a metal bench and gravel yard at Larchwood Lodge in Ellon
39
Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A spacious wooden lodge sitting on the River Ythan in the village of Ellon, Aberdeenshire. Open-plan. Stylish interior. WiFi. Cruden Bay 15.4 miles. Aberdeen 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1038252)

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

7 nights from £723

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The exterior of a cream-colored house with a blue door two windows a metal bench and several potted plants at Little Bargate in Castleton
36
Castleton, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This delightful stone annexe is situated in Castleton, Derbyshire. WiFi. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Guisborough 9 miles; Pickering 19 miles. (Ref. 993369)

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

7 nights from £383

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Exterior view of a white cottage with two windows a green door and a red mailbox surrounded by bushes at Cosy Cottage in Llandegfan near Menai Bridge
19
Llandegfan near Menai Bridge, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL59
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, all-ground-floor cottage resting in rural Llandegfan near Menai Bridge. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Beaumaris 3.3 miles; Niwbwrch 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1064857)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £503

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An exterior stone wall of a building with large glass doors and two small windows at No 1 The Coach House in Thornton In Lonsdale
31
Thornton In Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, LA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautifully furnished couple’s retreat resting in the countryside of Thornton in Lonsdale, Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Garden. Woodburning stove. Kirkby Lonsdale 6.2 miles; Sedbergh 15.4 miles; Silverdale 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1139208)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £452

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A wooden house with a deck and garden with flowers in front at The Bothy Riding Hills Riding Mill near Corbridge
23
Riding Mill near Corbridge, Northumberland, NE44
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This stylish, single-storey dwelling resides in Corbridge, Northumberland. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Open-plan. Hexham 5.4 miles; Newcastle 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1135986)

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

7 nights from £431

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A stone house with a wooden gate and raised flower pots near a stable yard at The Stables in Honley
33
Honley, West Yorkshire, HD4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Stone-built barn conversion on the owner's small holding in the lovely village of Honley. Countryside views. Beams. Woodburner. Dog-friendly. Holmfirth 3 miles; Huddersfield 4 miles. (Ref. 982002)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £479

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Stone cottage with two white-framed windows and green wooden doors at Garden Cottage in Ovington
11
Ovington, County Durham, DL11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming stone-built cottage in the hamlet of Ovington. Romantic accommodation with a woodburning stove. Pet-friendly property with enclosed garden. Ideal touring base. Barnard Castle 8 miles. (Ref. 1021694)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £374

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Front door and window of a stone house with potted plants and gravel path at 126 Main Street Cononley
24
Cononley, North Yorkshire, BD20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic stone cottage resting within the village of Cononley, North Yorkshire. Romantic abode. Pet-friendly. Private patio. Skipton 3.6 miles; Keighly 6.9 miles; Grassington 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1051683)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £402

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A single story white building with a grey roof and glass entrance surrounded by a wooden fence at Cliff Barn in Burton Bradstock
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Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A brightly decorated property resting within the village of Burton Bradstock, Dorset. Couples retreat. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities and beach. Bridport 3.1 miles; Weymouth 15.7 miles; Dorchester 15.5 miles; Yeovil 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1118787)

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

7 nights from £466

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A garden with wooden chairs and a small table near a stone wall with yellow flowers at Hudeway View in Middleton-In-Teesdale
32
Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, single-storey annexe resting rurally in Middleton-In-Teesdale, Durham. Countryside views. In AONB. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Barnard Castle 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1124851)

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

7 nights from £489

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A brick house with black framed windows and a black door with hanging flower baskets and a potted plant by the pathway at Ashtree Cottage in Ottringham
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Ottringham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ashtree Cottage is a beautifully presented barn conversion near Ottringham village, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Off-road parking. WiFi. Patio with furniture. Withernsea 6.5 miles. (Ref. 1163039)

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

7 nights from £322

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A living room with a green sofa and ottoman with a tray of tea cups near a window and a fireplace at Natland Hall Cottage Natland near Kendal
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Natland near Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Natland Hall Cottage is a delightful, stone-built abode resting in Natland near Kendal, Cumbria. Near National Park. Near AONB. Rural location. Couple’s. Kendal 2.5 miles; Lake District National Park 5 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 18 miles. (Ref. 1145302)

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

7 nights from £456

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A gravel driveway leading to a small house with wooden doors and windows surrounded by trees and shrubs at The Old Stables in Headcorn
38
Headcorn, Kent, TN27
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Old Stables is a charming annexe, within extensive grounds boasting a lake, meadow, fields, and orchards, in the quaint village of Headcorn, Kent. Staplehurst 4.2 miles; Maidstone 9.2 miles; High Weald National Landscape 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1162125)

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

7 nights from £487

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The entrance of a cottage with a doorway and a window at Wayside Farm Stable Cottage Cloughton near Burniston
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35
Cloughton near Burniston, North York Moors National Park, YO13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stable Cottage is a lovely cottage located in rural Cloughton near Burniston, within the pretty North York Moors National Park, a short walk to a pub. Scarborough 7.8 miles; Filey 15.2 miles; Whitby 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1172539)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

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7 nights from £378

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The exterior of a single-story stone cottage with a tiled roof and a small garden at Dromore Cottage in Norham
New property
37
Norham, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Dromore Cottage is a charming, single-storey property situated in Norham, Northumberland, well-positioned to nearby attractions. Berwick-upon-Tweed 7.4 miles; Eyemouth 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1171351)

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

7 nights from £411

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A stone cottage with a red tiled roof and white framed windows next to a gravel road at Wansbeck Cottage in West Ayton
27
West Ayton, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wansbeck Cottage is a charming and characterful home resting in West Ayton on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, enjoying a woodburning stove. Scarborough 5.7 miles; Whitby 22 miles. (Ref. 1168523)

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

7 nights from £407

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A small black cabin with wooden windows and door near tall trees and yellow flowers in a grassy area at Celyn in Bontddu near Dolgellau
New property
32
Bontddu near Dolgellau, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL40
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Celyn is a lovely shepherd hut near Dolgellau and Barmouth, boasting a private hot tub outdoors alongside a pond with stunning countryside views to admire. Barmouth 6.4 miles; Fairbourne 9.7 miles; Aberdovey 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1166670)

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

7 nights from £413

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A stone building with two green doors and an external staircase leading to an upper door surrounded by a gravel area at The Granary in Valley
24
Valley, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, first floor granary barn conversion, on a working dairy farm, near the centre of Valley, Isle of Anglesey. Luxury accommodation. Woodburner. WiFi. Trearddur Bay 4 miles. (Ref. 983383)

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

7 nights from £415

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A brick house with a black gate and a sign reading 3a St Marys Square next to a church tower at Hangmans cottage in Horncastle
27
Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A character cottage nestled on a cobbled street in the heart of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden with summer house. Amenities nearby. Louth 13.3 miles; Lincoln 21 miles. (Ref. 1109083)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £325

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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 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!