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This Grade II listed apartment is located in Deganwy, Wales. 1 bedroom. Open-plan living. Conwy 2 miles; Llandudno 3.5 miles. (Ref. 985611)

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7 nights from €442

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A spacious ground floor apartment in Bridlington. Off-road parking. Woodburner. En-suite bedrooms. Sea views. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 993191)

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7 nights from €503

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A fantastic semi-detached former B&B resting in Windermere, Cumbria. En-Suite bedrooms. In the Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Ambleside 4.9 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1085380)

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7 nights from €1121

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  • Sleeps4
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A superb two-bedroom, wooden-cladded lodge resting in Wingerworth, Derbyshire. Pet-friendly. Fantastic views. Off-road parking. Chesterfield 3.1 miles; Matlock 7.3 miles; Bakewell 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1076095)

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7 nights from €670

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A well-positioned, duplex apartment resting in the heart of Haworth, West Yorkshire. Countryside views. Near National Park. Characterful. Close to amenities and attractions. Hebden Bridge 8.6 miles; Skipton 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1132083)

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7 nights from €591

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A characterful, single-storey cottage set in the pretty village of Longhorsley, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Washing machine. Pet-friendly. Rothbury 8.5 miles; Alnwick 14 miles. (Ref. 1131803)

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7 nights from €523

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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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7 nights from €5705

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5 Hamilton Terrace is a quaint mid-terrace sitting at the top of the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, with a woodburning stove and parking. Grassington 10.6 miles; Ripon 11.8 miles; Harrogate 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1162832)

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7 nights from €578

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Bowshaw is a well-positioned, two-bedroom home resting in Hade Edge, West Yorkshire. Close to amenities. Near National Park. Open-plan living. Enclosed garden. Holmfirth 1.9 miles; Huddersfield 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1132631)

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7 nights from €428

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    4.9

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67 Bridge End is a wonderful, pet-friendly cottage situated in Warwick, Warwickshire, with woodburning stove, open-plan living space, and enclosed garden. Royal Leamington Spa 2.8 miles; Stratford-Upon-Avon 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1006668)

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7 nights from €1081

  • Sleeps4
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A characterful detached Grade II listed watermill set amid the nine acre grounds of the owner’s home, 0.75 miles from the village of Grafton Flyford. Exposed wall and ceiling beams. Original mill-workings. Expansive duck ponds. Pershore 7 miles. (Ref. 930672)

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7 nights from €805

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A large and luxurious holiday home set in the hamlet of Llanbedrgoch, Wales. Gorgeous interiors. Countryside views. Llangefni 6.6 miles; Beaumaris 7.8 miles; Amlwch 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1053547)

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7 nights from €947

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    4.9

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Flat 2, The Maltings is a two-bed, first-floor apartment resting in Oakham, Rutland. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Contemporary. Central. Melton Mowbray 10.5 miles; Lincoln 51.6 miles. (Ref. 1137190)

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7 nights from €627

  • Sleeps7
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Hole Park is a cottage resting in the village of Clawton in Devon. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Single-storey. Pet-friendly. Launceston 11.4 miles; Bude 14.1 miles; Barnstaple 32.6 miles. (Ref. 1150085)

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7 nights from €891

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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7 nights from €889

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    4.9

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This ground floor barn conversion rests on the fringes of Kirk Langley in Derbyshire. King-size bed. En-suite. Off-road parking. Derby 6.8 miles; Ashbourne 7.3 miles. (Ref. 1012614)

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7 nights from €441

  • Sleeps8
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Spacious, three-storey Victorian townhouse with glorious sea views close to the centre of Beaumaris. High-spec kitchen. Close to shops, tea rooms and pubs. Menai Bridge 4 miles. (Ref. 1015372)

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7 nights from €976

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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This charming historic lodge is nestled in Calwich, a few miles from Mayfield and Ashbourne. Woodburning stove. Ashbourne 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1025364)

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7 nights from €1078

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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An attractive semi-detached cottage located in the heart of Windermere, in the Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Cinema room. Smart TV. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1039179)

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7 nights from €1341

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Fountain Folly is a well-appointed, three-bedroom bungalow sleeping four, resting in Moylgrove near St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Near coast. Cardigan 7 miles. (Ref. 1137793)

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7 nights from €690

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When it comes to escaping the busyness of everyday life, what can be more relaxing than a retreat near a trickling river, the calming sea, a quaint canal or a scenic lake? This collection of lettings make wonderful bases for any waterside holiday whilst accommodating families, couples or friends who want to make the most of the UK's and Ireland's stunning bodies of water.

Why Waterside Breaks?

With a huge range of waterside cottages to choose from, there is bound to be something to suit your tastes. Perhaps you'd like to stay by the sea, where you can enjoy idyllic outings at the harbour, before wandering down to the beach to sunbathe on the shore, go rock pooling or surf along the coast?

If you enjoy livelier waterside breaks, then cycling or hiking along a river or canal could be ideal for you; maybe you could discover a couple of enchanting waterfalls on the way! Waterside holidays are also ideal for those angling enthusiasts seeking a secluded getaway where they can simply settle down by a lake with a fishing rod in hand.

Places to Visit near Waterside Breaks

If a coastal break is what you prefer, then why not travel towards the South West to Cornwall with its rocky beauty of Kynance Cove and surf-centric sands of Tolcarne Beach, or venture South East to Kent , home to Margate Beach and its abundance of amusements?

If beautiful lakes are more to your fancy, then a break in Ireland may be for you, with its scenic Lough Ree offering stunning views from Barley Harbour, or perhaps you'd like to visit Loch Ness in Scotland; home to boat tours through the mystical waters?

Of course, the Lake District is also a superb setting for waterside holiday cottages, with the beautiful lakes of Windermere and Ullswater beckoning sailing enthusiasts and windsurfers!

Those after action-packed breaks will certainly enjoy venturing to the Peak District , where the exhilarating activities kayaking and canoeing can be enjoyed in its waters, including Tittesworth Reservoir, the River Derwent and Carsington Water.