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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)

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for 7 nights £470

  • Sleeps4
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    4.7

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Stone-built, semi-detached cottage nestled in beautiful, Keilder landscape scenery near the market town of Bellingham in Northumberland. WiFi. Kielder Forest Park 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1006969)

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for 7 nights £478

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A delightful apartment with excellent views in Dartmouth. Two en-suite bedrooms. Character accommodation. Balcony. A short walk from the waterside. (Ref. 1082418)

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for 7 nights £630

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    5.0

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The Cabin is a charming lodge resting in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire, with ground-floor living, a wall-mounted Smart TV and a selection of books and games. Burnley 4.5 miles; Rossendale 7.1 miles; Blackburn 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1183769)

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for 7 nights £339

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Boatman's Cottage is a pleasant cottage in Salcombe, Devon, this pet-friendly abode boasts a open-plan layout and is near the beach and amenities. Kingsbridge 5 miles; Dartmouth 20.6 miles; Paignton 25.4 miles; Plymouth 27 miles. (Ref. 1162772)

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for 7 nights £450

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    4.7

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Deri is a charming, single-storey lodge nestled in the Woodlands Lodge Retreat, near Llanarth, Ceredigion. Pet-friendly. Bedrooms with en-suites. New Quay 2.4 miles; Aberaeron 5.1 miles. (Ref. 1150613)

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for 7 nights £631

  • Sleeps4
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    4.6

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1 Fountain Cottages is a characterful, 1860s, Grade II listed cottage resting in Peckforton, near Tarporley, Cheshire. Countryside views. Designated parking. Nantwich 9.7 miles; Chester 13.9 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 28.4 miles. (Ref. 1135806)

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for 7 nights £513

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
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The Coach House, a stunning, pet-friendly house nestled in the village of Holloway in Derbyshire, featuring a woodburning stove, and off-road parking. Matlock Bath 4.1 miles; Matlock 4.4 miles; Peak District National Park 9 miles. (Ref. 1161872)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £837

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

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  • Baby-friendly
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for 7 nights £1664

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    4.9

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Meadow Cottage is a lovely, detached home resting in Staintondale, near Cloughton, within the pretty North York Moors National Park, enjoying rural views. Ravenscar 2.4 miles; Scarborough 8.1 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 10.2 miles; Whitby 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1171254)

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for 7 nights £366

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Heilan Roo is a stunning, contemporary property in Killiecrankie near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross. Close to a river. Close to a pub. Near National Park. Cairngorms National Park 3.3 miles; Blair Atholl 3.4 miles; Pitlochry 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1056397)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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for 7 nights £2039

  • 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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for 7 nights £488

  • 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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  • Baby-friendly
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for 7 nights £2193

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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for 7 nights £419

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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for 7 nights £613

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    4.8

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Proffits Cottage is a delightful, semi-detached cottage located in the village of Dulverton in Somerset. Quaint. Off-road parking. In Exmoor National Park. Brushford 1.9 miles; Bampton 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1063967)

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for 7 nights £470

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Shipwrights, a delightful three-storey cottage resting in Salcombe, within a short walk to the town centre. Parking, pet friendly with delightful rear garden. Kingsbridge 5.7 miles; Dartmouth 21 miles; Plymouth 24 miles; Paignton 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1183756)

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for 7 nights £819

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Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

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for 7 nights £764

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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New Elms Farmhouse is a wonderful, pet-friendly detached holiday home located in the pleasant village of Melbourne in Derbyshire with a bubbling hot tub. Derby 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1169994)

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for 7 nights £1322

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Thimble Cottage is a superbly-positioned, two-bedroom dwelling with off-road parking and close to shops and restaurants, in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge 8.5 miles; Skipton 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1166720)

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for 7 nights £552

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!