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Holiday Cottages by a River

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10 Middleton Avenue, a lovely house resting in the town of Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Within Wye Valley National Landscape. Symonds Yat 6.6 miles; Monmouth 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1143626)

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In One, a single-storey lodge, located near the village of Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight. Open-plan. Lake views. Garden with hot tub and barbeque. Romantic. Newport 2.1 miles; Ryde 5.5 miles; Cowes 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1160606)

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7 nights from £560

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A charming ground floor cottage resting in the bustling village of Morfa Bychan, North Wales. Pet-friendly. Central location. Close to the coast. Porthmadog 2.2 miles. Criccieth 6.1 miles. Harlech 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1050134)

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7 nights from £493

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Glenrae, a charming cottage located in the village of Thornton-Le-Dale in North Yorkshire, boasts a pet-friendly policy and a short walk to a pub. Pickering 2.5 miles; Scarborough 15.7 miles; York 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1159315)

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7 nights from £463

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Flowergate Heights is a wonderful duplex apartment situated near the sandy beach in the seaside town of Whitby in North Yorkshire with a woodburning stove. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles (Ref. 1163843)

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7 nights from £527

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Moonbeam View is a wonderfully presented ground-floor apartment situated in Lyme Regis, Dorset near local amenities, the beach and with en-suites. Charmouth 3.3 miles; Axminster 5 miles; Bridport 10 miles; Sidmouth 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1119814)

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7 nights from £464

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G/L 8 George Street is an inviting ground-floor apartment ideal for couples, close to a beach and accepting a dog, resting in Millport, North Ayrshire. Largs 4.3 miles; Fairlie 6.9 miles; Glasgow 37.7 miles. (Ref. 1164736)

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7 nights from £346

  • Sleeps4
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Ty Llewelyn is a snug cottage set on the outskirts of Capel Curig near Betws-Y-Coed within the Eryri National Park, boasting a toasty woodburning stove. Llanrwst 8.2 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1165371)

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Swallows Reach is a delightfully spacious cottage with an indoor swimming pool and toasty woodburning stove, located in the village of Halwell, Devon. Totnes 5.6 miles; Dartmouth 9.4 miles; Buckfastleigh 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1166125)

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7 nights from £1021

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Flat 2, a stylish second-floor apartment located in the town of St Austell in Cornwall. Converted from an old bank. Romantic. Near shops and restaurants. Charlestown 1.7 miles. Mevagissey 5.8 miles. Fowey 8 miles. (Ref. 1154556)

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7 nights from £316

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Two Tweenways is a traditional Lakeland terraced cottage in Ambleside, Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park, close to a shop and a pub. Windermere 4.7 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.6 miles; Coniston 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1165825)

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7 nights from £454

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Troutbeck Cottage, a lovely and traditional, mid-terrace dwelling in the centre of Ludlow, Shropshire, with river views and a short walk to a pub. Church Stretton 15.8 miles; Hereford 23.1 miles; Shrewsbury 28.6 miles; Worcester 34.7 miles. (Ref. 1162295)

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7 nights from £387

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Green View, a charming single-storey cottage accepting pets, situated within Clwydian Range & Dee Valley National Landscape in Llangollen, Denbighshire. Ruthin 17.4 miles; Chester 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1163626)

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7 nights from £428

  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
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Anchor House is a stunning, pet-friendly townhouse with a private hot tub in the heart of Weymouth, Dorset, close to local amenities and the beach. Dorchester 7.8 miles; Bridport 19.9 miles. (Ref. 1105510)

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7 nights from £1342

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4 The Terrace, a traditional cottage set in the tranquil village of Norton in Powys. Woodburning stove. Near National Landscape. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Leominster 16.2 miles; Ludlow 18.4 miles; Hay-on-Wye 21.2 miles; Hereford 25 miles. (Ref. 1106749)

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7 nights from £310

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9 Brimhill Rise, a charming, detached abode situated in Chapmanslade near the town of Frome in Wiltshire, with a woodburning stove and welcoming pets. Warminster 4.2 miles; Shepton Mallet 16.4 miles; Bath 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1162771)

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7 nights from £741

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1 Stonewall Cottages is a pleasant ground-floor apartment ideal for couples and accepting a pet, in the picturesque village of Kirdford in West Sussex. Wisborough Green 2.9 miles; Petworth 5.3 miles; Billingshurst 5.6 miles; Crawley 20.5 miles. (Ref. 1165670)

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7 nights from £427

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Ty Llugwy, a snug, one-bed cottage, rests on the outskirts of Capel Curig near Betws-Y-Coed within the Eryri National Park, with a woodburning stove. Llanrwst 8.2 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1165369)

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7 nights from £314

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The Ivy Barn is a characterful, detached home, with countryside views and a garden, in Govilon, Monmouthshire, within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Abergavenny 3 miles. Newport 19.9 miles. (Ref. 1155751)

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7 nights from £904

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!