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A superb luxury lodge perched in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Close to amenities. Skipton 5.1 miles; Settle 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1115305)

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for 7 nights £476

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
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A delightful barn conversion in Attlebridge near Taverham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Barbecue. Open-plan living. Character features. Norwich 9.1 miles; Dereham 14 miles; Fakenham 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1065785)

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for 7 nights £987

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Well-presented, brick-built converted barn situated on the owner's working cattle farm, near Caersws in Powys. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Open-plan. Newtown 6 miles. (Ref. 986384)

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for 7 nights £380

  • Sleeps14
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The Old Rectory is a large, detached property resting in Largs, North Ayrshire. Sea views. En-suites bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Close to a pub. Skelmorlie 4.8 miles; Saltcoats 13.4 miles; Glasgow 32.7 miles. (Ref. 1145078)

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for 7 nights £2037

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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 £503

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Romantic Grade II* listed Georgian bathing house beside the River Dart. River views, balcony and terrace. wood burning stove. Use of seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Ashprington 2 miles. (Ref. 976200)

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for 7 nights £659

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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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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for 7 nights £388

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A splendid terraced cottage resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Permit parking. Grasmere 4.3 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1076837)

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for 7 nights £730

  • Sleeps6
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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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for 7 nights £810

  • Sleeps6
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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 £627

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.9

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Mickle Trafford Manor is a stunning, detached manor house, full of traditional features and en-suite bedrooms resting in the gorgeous city of Chester. Liverpool 19.1 miles; Manchester 39 miles. (Ref. 1171265)

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  • Games room


for 7 nights £2235

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A stunning two-bedroom converted chapel resting in Dorstone, Hereford. Historic. En-suite bedrooms. Near a National Park. Private gardens. Off-road parking. Hay-on-Wye 6.6 miles; Hereford 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1136033)

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for 7 nights £610

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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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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for 7 nights £586

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
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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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for 7 nights £895

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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Beautiful, stone-built cottage located in stunning countryside, near the Northumberland village of Ponteland. Panoramic, country views. WiFi. BBQ. Off-road parking. Pub 1 mile. (Ref. 1000069)

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for 7 nights £481

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  • Sleeps4
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Strawberry Cottage, a beautifully-presented, detached abode set in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld in Scotland. Woodburning stove. Single-storey. Countryside. Blairgowrie 3 miles; Dunkeld 7 miles; Perth 15.7 miles; Pitlochry 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1153652)

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for 7 nights £724

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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for 7 nights £5999

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  • Sleeps4
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Seahills is a seaside-themed semi-detached house with off-road parking in Lyme Regis in Dorset, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Axminster 5.5 miles; Bridport 9.8 miles; Sidmouth 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1170157)

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for 7 nights £515

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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This enchanting detached house is found on elevated grounds within the charming village of Symonds Yat, Herefordshire. All en-suite rooms. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Monmouth 4.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 6.8 miles; Whitecastle 14.3 miles. (Ref. 997890)

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for 7 nights £915

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Clamoak Cottage is a delightful property in Weir Quay, Devon, which features an en-suite, an open fire, and a terrace area with great surrounding views. Bere Alston 1.5 miles; Tamar Valley AONB 3.1 miles. (Ref. 977305)

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for 7 nights £589

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!