Riverside and lakeside holiday cottages
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?
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We have 65 self catering riverside and lakeside cottages in UK
From £112 per night
The Wrens Nest
5157Cosy 1 bedroom self catering cabin with hot tub near Penrith.
The Wrens Nest is situated in an idyllic, peaceful and magical location in Cumbria, with easy access to the Lake District, where wildlife abounds and the sound of birdsong fills th...
From £112 per night
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 *
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7 nights from £1682
Driftwood Lodge
50244 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Stoke Gabriel.
Driftwood Lodge is a contemporary upside-down house with stunning views over the River Dart Estuary. The property has wonderful airy rooms with high ceilings and a superb outside g...
7 nights from £1682
7 nights from £706 *
Western Torrs Cottage
46802 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Yealmpton, South Devon.
Hidden amongst secluded woodland and set back from the rambling Yealm river, this dreamy cottage is close to the pretty village of Yealmpton in the glorious South Hams, perfect for...
7 nights from £706 *
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
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 *
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7 nights from £540
The Green House
45292 bedroom, dog friendly cottage overlooking Nunney Brook near Frome, Somerset.
Enjoy a glass of fizz overlooking the peaceful stream or curl up in the cosy sitting-room in front of the fire, whichever takes your fancy, this gorgeous retreat will deliver! This...
7 nights from £540
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
