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Holiday Cottages by a River

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A charming, mid-terrace resting in Rothbury, Northumberland. Enclosed garden. Conservatory. Close to amenities. Alnwick 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1092415)

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7 nights from €579

  • Sleeps4
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Delightful Victorian terraced house which offers lovely views of the River Dart. Dartmouth's boutiques, array of restaurants, shops and art galleries are just five minutes walk away. (Ref. 1069021)

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7 nights from €702

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A beautiful riverside townhouse resting in the rural village of Kettlewell, North Yorkshire. Close to national park. Close to a shop. Woodburning stove. Skipton 14.4 miles; Layburn 16.3 miles; Settle 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1121120)

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7 nights from €938

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  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Beautiful, mid-terrace townhouse located in the heart of Yorkshire's Whitby. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Walking and cycling nearby. Pet friendly. Shop and pub 0.4 miles. (Ref. 996376)

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7 nights from €890

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A fabulous four-bedroom Victorian House resting in Gweek, in Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Private grounds. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Rural. Helston 4.4 miles; Falmouth 9.7 miles; Lizard 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1104709)

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7 nights from €1182

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This delightful cottage rests in the quaint hamlet village of Postbridge in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Character. Semi-detached. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Chagford 7miles; Okehampton 18.9 miles; Plymouth 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1115860)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €696

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A wonderful, first-floor apartment resting within the centre of Grasmere & close to all the amenities, with private parking for 1 car. WiFi. Ambleside 4.6 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. Keswick 12 miles. (Ref. 1047548)

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7 nights from €720

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A gorgeous holiday home settled in the tranquil village of Barlby in North Yorkshire. Pet friendly. WiFi. Selby 2.2 miles; Cawood 6.1 miles; York 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1068216)

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7 nights from €409

  • Sleeps2
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Charming terraced stone cottage centrally located in Whitby. Character beams, open fire in inglenook fireplace. All amenities on the doorstep. Beach 5 mins walk. (Ref. 28267)

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7 nights from €446

  • Sleeps5
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A traditionally styled cottage providing a perfect base to explore the stunning Shropshire Hills, short walk to village pubs and Heart of Wales railway line. Close to picture-perfect villages. Spacious garden to enjoy. WIFI. Off road parking. (Ref. 29515)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €444

  • Sleeps4
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    4.8

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Athelney Cottage is a fabulous, reverse-level home resting in Athelney near North Curry, Somerset. Riverside position and views. Pet-friendly. Stylish. Taunton 9.5 miles; Bridgwater 9.6 miles; Glastonbury 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1131463)

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7 nights from €503

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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This tasteful, two-bedroom, mid-terrace holiday home rests in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. Balcony. River views. Close to amenities. Port William 17.4 miles; Castle Douglas 30.6 miles. (Ref. 1129755)

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7 nights from €460

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  • Sleeps4
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A beautiful end-terrace cottage resting just moments from the centre of Dartmouth. Close to all amenities. WiFi. Walking distance to the waterfront. Totnes 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1065026)

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7 nights from €582

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This unique, Grade II listed lighthouse sits on the outskirts of Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire. Beautiful views. Private parking. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Games room/studio. Long Sutton 6.1 miles; Terrington St. Clement 6.9 miles; Wisbech 11 miles. (Ref. 1097952)

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7 nights from €1580

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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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)

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7 nights from €438

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    4.8

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This ground-floor apartment is located in Rye, East Sussex. Off-road parking. En-suite. Open-plan living. Camber 5 miles; Hastings 12 miles. (Ref. 973784)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from €576

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    4.4

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A characterful holiday cottage resting on the outskirts of Llanidloes. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Rhayader 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1052365)

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7 nights from €378

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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This superb ground-floor property rests in the village of Finzean, near Aboyne, in Scotland. Open-plan. Woodburner. En-suite. Aboyne 7 miles; Aberdeen 26.6 miles. (Ref. 1002252)

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7 nights from €561

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A perfect blend - traditional period property with all mod cons! Yards from Burford's iconic High Street. (Ref. 1068448)

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7 nights from €804

  • Sleeps3
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    4.4

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A traditional cottage resting in the idyllic village of South Perrott near Mosterton in the Dorset AONB. Original character. Electric log effect fire. Beaminster 5.1 miles; Yeovil 10.6 miles; West Bay 13 miles. (Ref. 1058390)

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7 nights from €386

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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!