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Barn Conversion Roding Cottage is a stunning, detached, single-storey abode sitting pretty in the countryside of Egton near Grosmont, North Yorkshire, nearby a pub. Whitby 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1159604)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights $670

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    4.8

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This fabulous, five-bedroom holiday home rests in Forton near Garstang, Lancashire. Hot tub. Smart TVs. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suites. Lancaster 7.7 miles; Morecambe 12.1 miles. (Ref. 954295)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights $1412

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A beautiful double fronted cottage on the edge of Beddgelert village. Open-plan living downstairs. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Dog-friendly. Porthmadog 8 miles; Portmeirion 9.8 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1048783)

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for 7 nights $570

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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Wren Cottage is a beautifully-presented holiday abode in the picturesque, medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Warwick 10.4 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1154408)

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for 7 nights $746

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Charming end-terrace stone cottage in the Cotswolds. Set in Bourton-on-the-Water, this cottage is set over three floors and is a wonderful touring base. Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles. (Ref. 935550)

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for 7 nights $797

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    4.8

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This lovely detached house rests in the thriving town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Enclosed courtyard with furniture and barbecue. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Warwick 9.1 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1072924)

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for 7 nights $849

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.6

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This delightful, three-bedroom home rests in Keswick, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. In a National Park. Close to amenities. Bassenthwaite 7.5 miles; Cockermouth 13.9 miles; Ullswater 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1135622)

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for 7 nights $761

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    4.5

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This delightful family-friendly cottage is based in Longford, Derbyshire. Woodburner. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Matlock 14 miles. (Ref. 1008092)

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for 7 nights $930

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.7

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3 Harbour Heights, a delightful second-floor apartment resting in the seaside town of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Near beach. Balcony. Sea views. Close to pub. Charmouth 3.4 miles; Axmouth 6.3 miles; Seaton 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1159292)

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for 7 nights $798

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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This characterful end-terrace cottage rests in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Romantic. Countryside views. Contemporary interior. Huddersfield 7.4 miles; Manchester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1054885)

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for 7 nights $581

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3

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A charming annexe situated in the bustling market town of Ringwood in Hampshire. En-suite. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Bournemouth 11.5 miles; Poole 16 miles. (Ref. 23229)

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for 7 nights $519

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights $726

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Panacia is a terraced, Victorian house in the seaside town of Fowey, Cornwall. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to pub. Open-plan living. Private patio. Par 3.5 miles; St Austell 8.4 miles; Bodmin 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1143916)

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for 7 nights $811

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Carn Brea, a pleasing studio-style annexe in the town of Redruth, Cornwall boasting a hot tub, outdoor shower, Smart TV and is near plenty of amenities. Falmouth 13.9 miles; St Ives 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1176833)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights $582

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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Stunning barn conversion. Both bedrooms en-suite. Ideally situated for Yorkshire Dales and South Lakes. WiFi. Wood burning stove. Village location. Kendal 5 minutes. (Ref. 972379)

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for 7 nights $650

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Fell View House is a beautiful detached holiday home near the town of Kendal in Cumbria with a hot tub, woodburning stove and spacious, enclosed garden. Kendal 5.5 miles; Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1143601)

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  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights $1239

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights $1154

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This delightful detached cottage is located in Noss Mayo, Devon. Terrace. Open-plan living. WiFi. Water activities and each short walk away. Newton Ferrers 1 mile; Plymouth 10 miles. (Ref. 1007669)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights $758

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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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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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights $761

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Nithbank Cottage is a romantic single-storey cottage near the village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, boasting a woodburning stove and allows pets. Dumfries 16.5 miles; Ayr 43.1 miles; Glasgow 60.8 miles. (Ref. 1118296)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights $619

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!