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Sun Cottage is a delightful, three-bedroom dwelling resting in the heart of Looe, Cornwall. Near amenities and beach. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Central. Polperro 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1142066)

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7 nights from €764

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The Loft Weymouth is a well-positioned, top-floor apartment resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Stunning sea views. Romantic. Near amenities and the beach. Dorchester 7.5 miles; Bridport 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1144262)

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7 nights from €531

  • Sleeps5
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The Mordon is an inviting holiday home in a prime position in Newquay, Cornwall. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed and elevated terrace. (Ref. 1142548)

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7 nights from €452

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  • Bedrooms7
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A detached manor house located in the village of Bethesda in Gwynedd. Spacious accommodation. Family friendly. Wood burner. Snug. Jacuzzi. Seven bedrooms. Pet friendly. Bangor 6 miles; Caernarfon 10 miles. (Ref. 921921)

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7 nights from €4215

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4 Manor Garth is a contemporary-styled, detached holiday home resting in Holmpton near Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. Games room. Driveway parking. Kingston upon Hull 19.9 miles; Market Weighton 37.4 miles. (Ref. 1150971)

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7 nights from €588

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This homely, single-storey annex is situated on the outskirts of Kingsbury Episcopi, towards to larger village of Martock, in Somerset. Wheelchair-friendly. Woodburning stove. No pets. Yeovil 10 miles; Taunton 17.2 miles; Lyme Regis 25.4 miles. (Ref. 985403)

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Keepers Cottage is a rustic, three-bedroom holiday dwelling located in Shobdon, Herefordshire. Near Shropshire Hills AONB. On-site facilities. Enclosed garden. Leominster 8.7 miles; Ludlow 13.4 miles; Hereford 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1139449)

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7 nights from €548

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A charming annexe resting in the delightful village of Ducklington near Witney, Oxfordshire. Near an AONB. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Garden. Oxford 14.2 miles; Bibury 17 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 21.4 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1136100)

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7 nights from €483

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Three superb Peak District cottages, stunning barn conversions with fabulous views. Open fire, oak beams, walking from doorstep. Leek 4 miles. (Ref. 3565)

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7 nights from €654

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.7

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Located in the charming village of Grasmere, Hollens Cottage is perfect for families and friends. Pet friendly. Off road parking for 3 cars. Patio garden. Bike Storage. Pub 10 mins walk. (Ref. 1042004)

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7 nights from €1136

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Horseshoe Cottage is a detached cottage set beside a lake in the village of Pentney near Upper Marham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Rural surroundings. Swaffham 8.2 miles; King's Lynn 9.2 miles; Norfolk Coast AONB 29.3 miles. (Ref. 1130744)

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7 nights from €696

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This ground floor barn conversion rests on the fringes of Kirk Langley in Derbyshire. King-size bed. En-suite. Off-road parking. Derby 6.8 miles; Ashbourne 7.3 miles. (Ref. 1012614)

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7 nights from €467

  • Sleeps4
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Fabulous beach house at The Bay holiday village near Filey. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Woodburner. Off-road parking. Superb on-site facilities including swimming pool, gym. Beach 10 mins walk. (Ref. 991958)

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7 nights from €495

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Comfortable cottage set in the heart of Grasmere village. (Ref. 1040858)

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7 nights from €673

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Immaculate three bedroom barn conversion on the rural edge of the old market town of St Austell with outstanding rural views, a short walk from the town centre and close to many sandy beaches. (Ref. 1012315)

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7 nights from €651

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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This detached house rests in Bishop's Offley in Staffordshire near Eccleshall. Five bedrooms. Large garden. Off-road parking. Stafford 11.2 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 16 miles; Alton 25.1 miles. (Ref. 955882)

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7 nights from €1121

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Fabulous detached barn conversion with wonderful views over the coast, situated near Robin Hood's Bay. Large, lawned garden. Off-road parking. 5 mins walk to beach. (Ref. 1002416)

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Red Kite Lodge is a delightful, stone-built cottage settled into the countryside of Talley near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Llandeilo 7.4 miles; Bannau Brycheiniog National Park 8.5 miles; Carmarthen 22.1 miles (Ref. 1134752)

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7 nights from €561

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This detached cottage is based in the town of Laugharne in South Wales. Woodburning stove. Perfect for families. Tenby 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1019388)

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7 nights from €604

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A superb, stylish semi-detached farmhouse. Renovated to a luxury standard. Two en-suite bedrooms. Open plan living, mezzanine seating area with country and lake views. Market Drayton 8 miles. (Ref. 925076)

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7 nights from €897

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When it comes to escaping the busyness of everyday life, what can be more relaxing than a retreat near a trickling river, the calming sea, a quaint canal or a scenic lake? This collection of lettings make wonderful bases for any waterside holiday whilst accommodating families, couples or friends who want to make the most of the UK's and Ireland's stunning bodies of water.

Why Waterside Breaks?

With a huge range of waterside cottages to choose from, there is bound to be something to suit your tastes. Perhaps you'd like to stay by the sea, where you can enjoy idyllic outings at the harbour, before wandering down to the beach to sunbathe on the shore, go rock pooling or surf along the coast?

If you enjoy livelier waterside breaks, then cycling or hiking along a river or canal could be ideal for you; maybe you could discover a couple of enchanting waterfalls on the way! Waterside holidays are also ideal for those angling enthusiasts seeking a secluded getaway where they can simply settle down by a lake with a fishing rod in hand.

Places to Visit near Waterside Breaks

If a coastal break is what you prefer, then why not travel towards the South West to Cornwall with its rocky beauty of Kynance Cove and surf-centric sands of Tolcarne Beach, or venture South East to Kent , home to Margate Beach and its abundance of amusements?

If beautiful lakes are more to your fancy, then a break in Ireland may be for you, with its scenic Lough Ree offering stunning views from Barley Harbour, or perhaps you'd like to visit Loch Ness in Scotland; home to boat tours through the mystical waters?

Of course, the Lake District is also a superb setting for waterside holiday cottages, with the beautiful lakes of Windermere and Ullswater beckoning sailing enthusiasts and windsurfers!

Those after action-packed breaks will certainly enjoy venturing to the Peak District , where the exhilarating activities kayaking and canoeing can be enjoyed in its waters, including Tittesworth Reservoir, the River Derwent and Carsington Water.