
Waterside Cottages
Whether you are looking for accommodation overlooking a Highland loch, a tumbling river, or a sandy beach, you will find it in our selection of waterside cottages. Scroll down to find and book Waterside Cottages in the United Kingdom. Discover handily located self-catering accommodation for holidays in a riverside cottage, a remote and secluded log cabin on the shores of a beach or lake or perhaps a restored lock-keepers cottage alongside a canal towpath. From cosy harbourside fishermen's cottage/lake-districts for couples overlooking the harbour in St. Ives to riverside cottages in the Yorkshire Dales, the choice of UK town or country holiday cottages with a waterfront is wide-ranging.
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- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
The River Crake lies at the end of the garden at Sawmill Cottage, a charming 18th-century rural cottage near Low Nibthwaite in the South Lakes. The pet-friendly cottage spoils guests with wonderful views, a generous garden, an open fire, a games room and modern comforts blended with old-world charm.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Situated in the heart of the seaside village of Porlock Weir, Somerset, Harbour House Apartment once housed the harbour master but now makes an idyllic holiday home along the Exmoor coast, a waterside cottage featuring two cosy bedrooms and French windows offering gorgeous views of the bay.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Book now for 2022 + 2023: Deposit refund guarantee* Stable Cottage on the North Norfolk coast in Cromer is a luxury 5-star Award winning Norfolk holiday cottage. free WiFi, 5-minutes walk from the beach, pet friendly, private hot tub, table tennis, Sky Q HD and private walled garden + BBQ.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Riverside Farm Cottage sits on 12 acres by the River Dove and offers guests a luxurious escape. The rural cottage in Kirby Mills sleeps 8 and boasts impressive views of the Yorkshire countryside plus a furnished garden and an interior with ample windows, contemporary styling & a wood-burning stove.

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy a unique holiday experience with a stay at Siren, one of four refurbished former lighthouse keepers’ cottages overlooking Bull Point near the village of Mortehoe, Devon, a child-friendly cottage that sleeps up to five, featuring three bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen, and gorgeous sea views.

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Wreay Mansions is a luxurious rural cottage in Watermillock with impressive views of Lake Ullswater and the hills of Cumbria. The former hunting lodge offers refinement and elegance and boasts a 30’ furnished balcony, a lawned garden, fresh air, contemporary comforts & the chance to escape in style.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Located on Flushing Quay and fully refurbished, this beautiful cottage has enchanting sea views, a balcony and private parking. Blue Water Cottage sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, and it is also dog friendly

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Western House is an 18th Century property which sits on the banks of the river in Malpas, just 2 miles from Truro and 13 miles from Falmouth. The house sleeps up to 8 people with parking for up to 3 cars and has its own jetty with waterfront access. It’s also dog friendly!

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Spectacular ocean views stretch to the horizon from Galatea, a coastal cottage within Whitby Lighthouse. The unique cottage offers elegant, light-filled accommodation and spacious furnished grounds, as well as a beautiful sea breeze, sophistication, seclusion and access to the Yorkshire coast.