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Holiday Cottages near a Lake

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Goodwood Retreat is a charming, detached and pet-friendly holiday home resting in the outskirts of the historic city of Chichester in West Sussex. Bracklesham Bay 8.9 miles; Hayling Island 14 miles; Arundel 10.1 miles; Portsmouth 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1124623)

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7 nights from £1258

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Oak Cottage is a delightful property nestled in the village of Somerleyton in Suffolk. Characterful. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. Enclosed garden. Corton 4.7 miles; Lowestoft 6.2 miles; Great Yarmouth 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1152535)

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7 nights from £922

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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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7 nights from £369

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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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7 nights from £1331

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A beautiful barn conversion resting on the shores of Grimwith Reservoir, North Yorkshire. Within national park. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Panoramic views. Grassington 4.4 miles; Skipton 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1045652)

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7 nights from £1168

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This beautiful period property rests in the town of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park. En-suite. Cinema room. Woodburning stove. Grasmere 4 miles; Windermere 4.8 miles; Keswick 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1016150)

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7 nights from £1868

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A charming, two-bedroom holiday home in Dooros near Woodford, County Galway. En-suite bedrooms. Dog-friendly. Close to a Lough. Portumna 11.7 miles; Loughrea 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1128745)

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7 nights from £705

  • Sleeps8
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    4.6

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Fleetbank is a large, detached home resting in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway. Hot tub. Close to amenities. Contemporary. Open-plan living. Kirkcudbright 8.9 miles; Castle Douglas 14.5 miles; Newton Stewart 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1135218)

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7 nights from £1042

  • Sleeps10
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An impressive former farmhouse within the Norfolk Broads National Park, close to Caister-On-Sea. Open-plan living. Ample off-road parking. (Ref. 998971)

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7 nights from £1303

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Chatsworth Suite is a contemporary second-floor apartment with off-road parking, overlooking the Pavilion Gardens in the town of Buxton in Derbyshire. Tideswell 7.4 miles; Bakewell 11.9 miles; Matlock 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1149447)

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7 nights from £1180

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms7
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Home Farm Cottage is a delightful, six-bedroom home resting in Stockton near Napton-on-the-Hill, Warwickshire. Games room. Hot tub. Large. Near amenities. Southam 4.1 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 25.3 miles. (Ref. 1138699)

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7 nights from £1816

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
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A beautiful, detached holiday home in Muir of Ord, Scottish Highlands. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Garden. Near to shops. En-suite. Beauly 2.8 miles; Dingwall 6.4 miles; Inverness 14.6 miles. (Ref. 975094)

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7 nights from £1121

  • Sleeps8
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This charming historic lodge is nestled in Calwich, a few miles from Mayfield and Ashbourne. Woodburning stove. Ashbourne 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1025364)

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7 nights from £822

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1 Fishermans Hill, a stunningly-presented lodge nestled in a holiday park near Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway. Decking with hot tub. Lake views. Stranraer 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1153608)

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7 nights from £527

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.6

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This fabulous, four-bedroom converted barn rests in Watermillock, Cumbria. Smart TVs. Bedrooms with en-suites. In a National Park. Woodburning stove. Pooley Bridge 2.9 miles; Glenridding 6.2 miles; Penrith 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1130785)

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7 nights from £1080

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Beautiful property steeped in history, nestled in the bustling, harbour town of Dungarvan in County Waterford. WiFi. Large, pretty gardens. Open fire. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. (Ref. 993150)

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7 nights from £886

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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67 Bridge End is a wonderful, pet-friendly cottage situated in Warwick, Warwickshire, with woodburning stove, open-plan living space, and enclosed garden. Royal Leamington Spa 2.8 miles; Stratford-Upon-Avon 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1006668)

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7 nights from £904

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A contemporary, three-storey townhouse resting in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. Close to amenities. Stylish. Enclosed garden. Countryside views. Todmorden 2.4 miles; Rochdale 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1118615)

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7 nights from £512

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Abbey Lodge is a well-positioned, Grade II listed holiday home with a hot tub, woodburning stove, and near amenities in the heart of Llandudno, Conwy. Colwyn Bay 5.8 miles; Conwy 8.5 miles; Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1154261)

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7 nights from £2403

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Thistle Dubh ("Doo") is a detached wooden lodge in a Barend holiday park, near Colvend and Scotland's beautiful Solway coast. Costal. Walking and cycling. Southerness 6.7 miles; Dumfries 18.4 miles; Kirkcudbright 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1152287)

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7 nights from £487

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Looking for somewhere to sneak off to, away from work, the kids, the neighbours, friends, relatives…in fact, everyone? A tranquil place simply made for spending quality time together as a couple. Or an escape on your own, to savour some of that precious 'me' time we so often crave. If this sounds like a good idea to you, do consider a holiday cottage near a lake.

Imagine misty mornings that transform into warm, sunny days, with rays flickering across the water's surface. Add rich, golden sunsets and everyone's on their honeymoon in a holiday cottage near a lake.

Enjoy peace & tranquility with a lakeside holiday home

Spend lazy days on and around the water. Fishing, swimming, boating - even water sports and leisure cruises depending on the location. Enjoy lakeside walks or hacks on horseback. Or simply sit on the banks with the latest bestseller and relax. That's the most wonderful thing about being on holiday - it gives you the chance to indulge in those things you enjoy the most, without any guilt.

From waterside picnics to meals in stylish lakeside eateries, make the most of your surroundings and relish the local fare. If you can picture yourself doing any of these things, a holiday cottage near a lake may be your perfect retreat!