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Waterside Breaks

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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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A stone-built, detached Ballinrobe cottage with Wifi just a short walk from the shores of Lough Mask. Cosy, comfortable accommodation with a woodburner and exposed stone walls. Ballinrobe 2 miles. (Ref. 4191)

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7 nights from £492

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Silk Cottage, a charming cottage located in the quaint village of Low Bentham, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Near Yorkshire Dales. Ingleton 4 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 7.4 miles; Morecambe 16.9 miles (Ref. 1156825)

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7 nights from £337

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Cherry is a superb, contemporary, single-storey lodge nestled on the outskirts of Dolton, Devon, enjoying tranquil lake side views. Hot tub. Open-plan. Torrington 9.8 miles; Okehampton 13.2 miles; Barnstaple 17.5 miles; Exeter 27.2 miles. (Ref. 1155473)

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7 nights from £677

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Silver Birch, a gorgeous lakeside cabin near the quaint village of Dolton, Devon. En-suite bedrooms. Terrace and hot tub. Lake views. Off-road parking. Torrington 9.8 miles; Okehampton 13.2 miles; Barnstaple 17.5 miles; Exeter 27.2 miles. (Ref. 1155433)

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7 nights from £677

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Willow is a lovely, detached lodge situated on the rural outskirts of Dolton, a quaint village in Devon. Balcony. Lake views. Countryside. Open-plan. Torrington 9.8 miles; Okehampton 13.2 miles; Barnstaple 17.5 miles; Exeter 27.2 miles. (Ref. 1155484)

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7 nights from £579

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Pine, a gorgeous detached lodge situated on the rural outskirts of Dolton, a quaint village in Devon. Balcony. Lake views. Countryside. Open-plan. Torrington 9.8 miles; Okehampton 13.2 miles; Barnstaple 17.5 miles; Exeter 27.2 miles. (Ref. 1155483)

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7 nights from £579

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Flat 2, The Maltings is a two-bed, first-floor apartment resting in Oakham, Rutland. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Contemporary. Central. Melton Mowbray 10.5 miles; Lincoln 51.6 miles. (Ref. 1137190)

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A stylish two-bedroom annexe resting in Milton Abbas, Dorset. Within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close to amenities. Child and pet-friendly. Rural. Milborne 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1119272)

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7 nights from £496

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An idyllic wooden pod situated in Chacombe, Northamptonshire. Romantic retreat. Hot tub. Outstanding setting. Banbury 4.3 miles. Towcester 17.7 miles Coventry 34.4 miles. (Ref. 1044518)

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A detached, barn conversion nestled in a courtyard setting on a working farm near Bradworthy. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Ideal for couples. Bude 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1078679)

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The Old Telephone Exchange, a beautifully-presented home located in the charming village of Marsden in West Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Huddersfield 7.3 miles; Manchester 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1152727)

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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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Beautiful stone barn conversion surrounded by glorious East Devon countryside. Beams, wood burning stove. Axminster 2 miles. Lyme Regis 6 miles (Ref. 1014133)

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Contemporary retreat on the banks of River Leven at Newby Bridge. Family Friendly. One dog welcome. Private Parking. Bike/Canoe/Kayak storage. Pub 1 min walk. Bowness 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1040873)

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A wonderful, end-of-terrace holiday home on the banks of Loch Shiel in Glenfinnan near Corpach. Woodburning stove. Barbecue. Loch views and access. Dog-friendly. Fort William 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1124836)

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7 nights from £695

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A stunning ground-floor lake resting in a rural corner of Pentney near King's Lynn in Norfolk. Lakeside views. Gas fire. WiFi. Sandringham 11.7 miles; Snettisham 17.4 miles; Hunstanton 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1068690)

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A pretty Grade II listed thatched cottage just metres from the river beach in the heart of pretty Shaldon. Enclosed courtyard. Pet-friendly. Teignmouth 1 miles; Torquay 7 miles. (Ref. 1038709)

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A beautifully-presented, Grade II-listed cottage in the centre of Petworth, West Sussex, dog friendly, with off-road parking. Chichester 14.7 miles; Horsham 16.1 miles; Worthing 19.9 miles. (Ref. 1141411)

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Delightful, light and airy apartment in Benllech. Beach and sea views. Central location, easy access to shops, restaurants and pubs, and a short stroll to a superb, sandy beach. A fantastic, all year round Anglesey base. (Ref. 23226)

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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.