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New Elms Farmhouse is a wonderful, pet-friendly detached holiday home located in the pleasant village of Melbourne in Derbyshire with a bubbling hot tub. Derby 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1169994)

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for 7 nights $1661

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Calmdale is a charming, detached, single-storey cottage set in the beautiful hamlet of Inverasdale near Poolewe in Highland, enjoying Loch and mountain views. Dingwall 68.1 miles; Ullapool 54.3 miles. (Ref. 1161580)

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  • Sky TV


for 7 nights $1338

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Cyffdy Cottage - Tegid is a detached stone cottage Parc, Snowdonia National Park, near Bala, featuring a woodburning stove and exposed beams throughout. Bala 2.9 miles; Dolgellau 16.9 miles; Chester 44.2 miles. (Ref. 1173444)

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for 7 nights $599

  • Sleeps6
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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)

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for 7 nights $628

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The Canalside Cottage is a stunning, single-storey cottage located near Shardlow, Derbyshire, boasting open-plan living, EV charging, and canal views. Derby 8.8 miles; Loughborough 10.7 miles; Nottingham 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1177941)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights $847

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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The Miners Hall, a breathtaking converted chapel located in the quaint town of Stanley, County Durham. Stained-glass windows. Hot tub. Sauna. Jukebox. Durham 8.8 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 11 miles; Sunderland 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1128283)

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for 7 nights $1762

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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Miller’s Cottage is a snug and romantic dwelling located in the village of Puddletown, nearby a river in Dorset, with a woodburning stove and welcoming one pet. Dorchester 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1160443)

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for 7 nights $560

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Lower Walreddon Barn is a beautifully-presented, detached barn conversion nestled in Tavistock, Devon. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Countryside. Plymouth 15 miles; Okehampton 18 miles. (Ref. 1177769)

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for 7 nights $1273

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Ashlea is a stylish and pet-friendly, end-terrace cottage situated in the small village of Oxton near Lauder at the edge of the Scottish Borders. Edinburgh 22.7 miles; Glasgow 66.6 miles. (Ref. 1168035)

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for 7 nights $462

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  • Bedrooms5
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St Aidans is a wonderful, pet-friendly holiday house situated in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland with an indulgent hot tub for guests. Alnmouth 4.6 miles; Rothbury 12 miles; Bamburgh 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1140260)

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for 7 nights $2046

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Beudy Pwll Pridd is a fabulous, family-friendly barn conversion in Bryneglwys near Llangollen, Denbighshire with lovely views, a private hot tub and a barbecue. Ruthin 8.7 miles; Ruthin 15 mins (Ref. 1162911)

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for 7 nights $1174

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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This charming chalet-style cottage rests in the village of Neen Sollars, in Shropshire. Games room. Woodburning stove. Tenbury Wells 6.1 miles; Kidderminster 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1010755)

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for 7 nights $607

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  • Sleeps4
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Number 42 is a well-presented, pet-friendly and single-storey lodge on the Wemyss Bay Holiday Park in Inverclyde, with access to a on-site facilities. Skelmorlie 1.1 miles; Port Glasgow 12.2 miles; City of Glasgow 34.8 miles (Ref. 1174777)

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for 7 nights $624

  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
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Glanrannell Park House is a stunning house resting near Crugybar in Carmarthenshire, boasting a hot tub, six en-suite bedrooms, and ample driveway parking. Carmarthen 26.5 miles; Swansea 35.4 miles. (Ref. 1172403)

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  • Baby-friendly
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for 7 nights $2460

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  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
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Evenjobb Court Farmhouse is a beautiful Grade II listed holiday home boasting character features and contemporary comforts including hot tubs, in Evenjobb, Powys. Hay-on-Wye 16.5 miles; Leominster 18.6 miles; Ludlow 24.8 miles; Hereford 24.9 miles. (Ref. 1127715)

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for 7 nights $4248

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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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)

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for 7 nights $764

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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)

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for 7 nights $875

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  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms4
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The Willows is a detached holiday home nestled in the outskirts of Llangollen in Denbighshire with a great location and views plus a great games room. Ruthin 17.1 miles; Chester 24.3 miles. (Ref. 1160642)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights $1796

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Waverton Villa is a beautiful holiday home located in the small village of Waverton, just outside of Wigton in Cumbria. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Games room. Carlisle 14 miles; Keswick 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1149008)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights $1177

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A stunning two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen in North Wales. Hot tub. Panoramic countryside views. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Ruthin 17.3 miles; Chester 28.8 miles. (Ref. 998607)

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for 7 nights $1051

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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 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!