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Holiday Cottages by a River

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15 The Moors is a delightful mid-terrace house with a toasty woodburning stove and Smart TV, situated in the bustling town of Lostwithiel in Cornwall. Bodmin 6.9 miles; Fowey 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1149981)

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7 nights from £367

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This traditional, terraced cottage is settled in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire. Close to amenities. Near North York Moors National Park. Pet-friendly- 2 dogs welcome. Whitby 1.9 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 6.5 miles. (Ref. 1093715)

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7 nights from £329

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
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Rock Hollow, a lovely holiday home nestled in Ogden, near Halifax, West Yorkshire. Enclosed garden. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Beautiful views. Near amenities. Bradford 7.6 miles, Huddersfield 8.2 miles, Leeds 16.4 miles (Ref. 1151279)

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7 nights from £380

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    4.7

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The Loft at Amber View is a first-floor apartment resting in Sawmills, near Ripley, Derbyshire. Near National Park. Couple’s retreat. Countryside views. Ripley 2.9 miles; Belper 3.3 miles; Matlock Bath 7.3 miles. (Ref. 1148961)

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7 nights from £343

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    4.8

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A lovely chalet set in a quiet, wooded valley on the Rosecraddoc Holiday Village, close to Liskeard. Great base for touring Cornwall. Ideal for a family. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Liskeard 2 miles. (Ref. 999707)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £294

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    4.5

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This superb ground floor apartment is based in Crantock, Cornwall. WiFi. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. Newquay 4.5 miles. (Ref. 1007671)

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7 nights from £388

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    4.7

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This superb romantic cottage is located in Stanhope, Durham. WiFi. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Durham 22 miles. (Ref. 913412)

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  • 15% off - Wed 23rd Oct to 31st Dec 2024

7 nights from £662

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Penny Cottage is a beautiful, pet-friendly holiday home resting in the quaint little village of Haworth in West Yorkshire and is near a local shop and pub. Skipton 11.4 miles; Hebden Bridge 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1152543)

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7 nights from £300

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The Cottage on the Island, a beautiful home set in the pretty village of Castleton in the Peak District National Park, with a woodburning stove and off-road parking. Hope 2.2 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1095309)

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7 nights from £468

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The Penthouse, a delightful third-floor apartment tucked away in the town of Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Private parking. In National Park. Rural. Windermere Train Station 1.4 miles: Ambleside 5.4 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1151213)

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7 nights from £506

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Powillimount Cottage is a lovely, three-bedroom home with a toasty woodburning stove and accepting pets, resting in Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway. Dalbeattie 13.8 miles; Dumfries 13.6 miles; Castle Douglas 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1139008)

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7 nights from £430

  • Sleeps2
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Kittiwake is a delightful duplex apartment resting in the seaside town of Scarborough in North Yorkshire that is near the beach and great for couples. Pickering 18 miles; Whitby 18.8 miles; York 40.4 miles. (Ref. 1166269)

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7 nights from £367

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
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Ringstead Lodge is a charming Scandinavian lodge perched within mature woodland with a large garden and a barbecue, in the village of Heacham, Norfolk. Hunstanton 2.2 miles; King's Lynn 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1163108)

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7 nights from £781

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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2 Castlegate is a charming, four-storey home set in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, with ground-floor living, an electric fire, and a short walk to a pub. Harrogate 4.7 miles; York 18 miles. (Ref. 1166392)

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7 nights from £712

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
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Low Jock Scar is a group of snug cottages resting near the historic town of Kendal, within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, with two hot tubs. Windermere 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1166739)

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7 nights from £4449

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Parsley Cottage is a tranquil, single-storey cottage situated in Germansweek, Devon, boasting a woodburning stove, Smart TV, and ground-floor living. Okehampton 10.4 miles; Holsworthy 12.1 miles; Bude 21.2 miles; Exeter 41.5 miles. (Ref. 1166414)

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7 nights from £410

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Y Bwthyn is a pleasing period cottage nestled on the outskirts of Pwllheli, a charming town in Gwynedd, with off-road parking and a pet-friendly policy. Abersoch 8.1 miles; Criccieth 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1167301)

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7 nights from £350

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The Annex @ Trintex is a single-storey, romantic holiday annex situated in the quaint village of St Florence in Pembrokeshire with an open-plan layout. Tenby 4.5 miles; Saundersfoot 5.6 miles; Haverfordwest 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1167750)

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7 nights from £357

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A single-storey rural cottage resting in Christon Bank, near Embleton, Northumberland. Couple’s retreat. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Craster 5.5 miles; Beadnell 6.3 miles; Alnwick 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1165784)

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7 nights from £456

  • Sleeps8
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Sandy Gate, a beautifully-presented, three-storey home, is set on the outskirts of Farnham near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, with ground-floor living. Harrogate 5.7 miles; York 21 miles. (Ref. 1165489)

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7 nights from £951

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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!