Riverside and lakeside cottages in Cornwall
From tranquil escapes on the banks of the River Fowey to lochside cottages in Scotland, there’s something rather lovely about a getaway by the water. Feel your stresses and strains fade away with your waterside stay, best spent soaking up the glorious views, watching the local wildlife, indulging in sun-drenched waterside picnics, and kayaking or paddle boarding along the glassy water. Sounds just perfect, doesn’t it?
We have 25 self catering riverside and lakeside cottages in Cornwall
7 nights from £307 *
Kernow River View
50462 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Saltash, South Cornwall.
Perfectly situated on the border between Cornwall and Devon and with unsurpassed south-facing views towards the river Tamar, Kernow River View is a delightful holiday abode, ideal ...
7 nights from £307 *
7 nights from £678
Hope Cottage
47803 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Helford.
This simply charming traditional Cornish cottage can be found in the heart of Helford village, nestled on the banks of the river Helford. This tranquil and picturesque end of terra...
7 nights from £678
7 nights from £1350 *
Mistery 2
46832 bedroom barge near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Just around the river bend near the head of the River Kennal is a fabulous home created by shipwrights. Nestled in a small tidal canal, which fills with water at the top of spring ...
7 nights from £1350 *
7 nights from £516
Tansy
46302 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Fowey, South Cornwall.
Down by the riverside is exactly where you will be when you make Tansy your holiday home, a charming stone-built cottage set alongside the beautiful River Lerryn on the upper reach...
7 nights from £516
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7 nights from £809 *
Tresahor Lodge
4551Lodge in unique and tranquil setting near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Nestled in the most unique, tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful setting (in an old quarry, no less!), Tresahor Lodge is the perfect getaway for couples and families alike, within...
7 nights from £809 *
7 nights from £946
Creekside Cottage
43701 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Truro, South Cornwall.
Simply gorgeous, this beautifully appointed former chapel provides somewhere rather special to stay for two. Creekside Cottage is situated overlooking the Truro River at the entran...
7 nights from £946
7 nights from £682 *
Prynn's House
42974 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the idyllic creekside village of Lerryn with the most wonderful views from the garden across the river, this delightful cottage is the perfect retreat for famil...
7 nights from £682 *
7 nights from £858
Tanglewood
42683 bedroom cottage with sea views near Lostwithiel, South Cornwall.
Set in the creekside village of Lerryn, considered to be one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall, Tanglewood is a very special holiday home in a truly magical setting. It sits in...
7 nights from £858
7 nights from £510 *
Lake View
42173 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with river views in Cargreen, Cornwall.
Wind your way along country lanes to this idyllic haven, in the heart of the beautiful Tamar Valley, where you are sure to spend many an hour enjoying the wonderful views down to K...
7 nights from £510 *
From £83 per night
Shepherd's Rest
4140Dog friendly shepherds hut near Fowey, South Cornwall.
If a shepherd could pick the perfect spot to take shelter and rest, then this wonderful bolthole for two, in the most glorious countryside setting, overlooking wildlife on the pond...
From £83 per night
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