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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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7 nights from £385

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West Dunkirk Hemmels is a tremendous hemmel conversion in Humshaugh, Northumberland, boasting a woodburning stove, velux windows and countryside views. Hexham 6 miles. (Ref. 1166564)

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7 nights from £524

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A fabulous, stone-built romantic retreat in the village of Melling, near Kirkby Lonsdale. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Walks from the door. Kirkby Lonsdale 6 miles. (Ref. 932964)

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7 nights from £439

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This stunning barn conversion is situated in the rural countryside of Meeson, near Waters Upton in Shropshire. Open-plan layout. Woodburner. Waters Upton 1.5 miles; Telford 9 miles. (Ref. 983093)

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7 nights from £429

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A stylish, ground-floor apartment resting in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Close to river. Close to railway station. Romantic. Bodmin 5.8 miles; Fowey 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1096677)

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7 nights from £478

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Causeway Hideaway is a delightful, single-storey annexe resting in Dore, South Yorkshire. Romantic. Close to amenities. Stylish. Near National Park. Sheffield 5.4 miles; Chesterfield 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1133830)

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7 nights from £450

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West End is a spacious and tasteful, single-storey studio annexe with parking and near local amenities in the village of Martlesham, Suffolk. Woodbridge 2.7 miles; Felixstowe 11 miles. (Ref. 1166992)

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7 nights from £337

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A detached annexe found at the head of the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. Smart TV with Sonos speaker. Private garden. Romantic retreat. New Mills 3.3 miles; Chapel-en-le-Frith 4.2 miles; Buxton 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1053651)

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7 nights from £387

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A stunning, first floor granary barn conversion, on a working dairy farm, near the centre of Valley, Isle of Anglesey. Luxury accommodation. Woodburner. WiFi. Trearddur Bay 4 miles. (Ref. 983383)

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7 nights from £415

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Charming old character cottage set over two floors in the historic 12th century stannary town of Lostwithiel. An ideal base for exploring the stunning countryside and unspoilt beaches of South East Cornwall. A truly romantic cottage. Bodmin 5.5 miles. (Ref. 934163)

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7 nights from £334

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3 Eden View is a lovely, pet-friendly cottage resting near the Lake District National Park in Lazonby, Cumbria, with woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Pooley Bridge 15.3 miles; Penrith 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1165996)

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7 nights from £371

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A brightly decorated property resting within the village of Burton Bradstock, Dorset. Couples retreat. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities and beach. Bridport 3.1 miles; Weymouth 15.7 miles; Dorchester 15.5 miles; Yeovil 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1118787)

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7 nights from £466

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A charming, all-ground-floor cottage resting in rural Llandegfan near Menai Bridge. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Beaumaris 3.3 miles; Niwbwrch 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1064857)

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7 nights from £503

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A delightful, single-storey annexe resting rurally in Middleton-In-Teesdale, Durham. Countryside views. In AONB. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Barnard Castle 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1124851)

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7 nights from £489

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This stylish, single-storey dwelling resides in Corbridge, Northumberland. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Open-plan. Hexham 5.4 miles; Newcastle 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1135986)

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7 nights from £431

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A charming stone-built cottage in the hamlet of Ovington. Romantic accommodation with a woodburning stove. Pet-friendly property with enclosed garden. Ideal touring base. Barnard Castle 8 miles. (Ref. 1021694)

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7 nights from £374

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An idyllic stone cottage resting within the village of Cononley, North Yorkshire. Romantic abode. Pet-friendly. Private patio. Skipton 3.6 miles; Keighly 6.9 miles; Grassington 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1051683)

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7 nights from £402

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Wee Cottage is a lovely, terraced property resting in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. Quality furnishings. Close to a shop and pub. Couple’s retreat. Dumfries 21 miles. (Ref. 1141339)

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7 nights from £435

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The Old Stables is a charming annexe, within extensive grounds boasting a lake, meadow, fields, and orchards, in the quaint village of Headcorn, Kent. Staplehurst 4.2 miles; Maidstone 9.2 miles; High Weald National Landscape 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1162125)

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7 nights from £488

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Wansbeck Cottage is a charming and characterful home resting in West Ayton on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, enjoying a woodburning stove. Scarborough 5.7 miles; Whitby 22 miles. (Ref. 1168523)

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7 nights from £407

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!