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Escape to the perfect retreat with our selection of inviting waterside holiday cottages, offering picturesque views of Highland lochs, cascading rivers, or sandy beaches. Whether you seek a riverside cottage, a secluded log cabin by a lake, or a charming lock-keepers cottage along a reed-fringed canal towpath, we have the ideal self-catering accommodation for your waterside cottage holidays. Scroll down to explore and book Waterside Cottages in the United Kingdom, providing convenient access to serene landscapes year-round. Choose from cosy harbourside fishermen's cottages for romantic getaways in Falmouth or beckside cottages in the tranquil Yorkshire Dales. Our diverse selection ensures a wide range of UK town and country holiday cottages with waterfront views, creating unforgettable moments for families and groups of friends.

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy unique self-catering holidays in North Devon 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, a fully fitted kitchen, and absolutely gorgeous sea views.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds, boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique, much modernised, comfortable self-catering cottage near Helston provides direct access to this beautiful stretch of the Cornish coast.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique much modernized comfortable property near Helston provides direct access to this wonderful stretch of the Cornish coast.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Hensill Farmhouse is a gorgeous rural cottage set among woodland on the edge of Hawkhurst in Kent. The 19th-century cottage offers true seclusion with a wrap-around garden and views, plus an interior boasting tiled floors, French doors, natural light, an open-plan design, elegant décor, and a log fire.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Harwood Cottage is a truly elegant stone cottage set beside a small stream in Hovingham, Yorkshire, sleeping 6. A lawned garden hosts the conservatory, while the interior features a log fire in the sitting room and many original details lovingly restored, combined with contemporary comforts.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Manor Farmhouse is a thatched and beautifully presented country cottage near Maiden Newton, sleeping eight in four bedrooms with expansive rural views and river frontage, situated in a peaceful and idyllic location.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Orange Blossom is a tranquil duplex apartment at the heart of Osea Island. With beaches, coastal trails, and activities a short walk away, this idyllic property offers a stylish, bohemian retreat for couples, families, or friends. It boasts three bedrooms, a charming garden, and shared access to Osea Island's wealth of facilities, including an outdoor pool, cinema room, games room, gym, and more. Enjoy the serene surroundings, complimentary Wi-Fi, and the seasonal charms of The Shack and The Puffin Pub.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
One Manor Beach Cottage is a picturesque, four-bedroom Essex holiday cottage on Osea Island. Nestled by the shingle beach, this spacious coastal retreat provides tranquil, family-friendly accommodations. Unwind in the cosy living spaces with an original wood-burning stove. The cottage is just steps from the water's edge, offering splendid sea views. Enjoy communal facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, cinema room, games room, and more—a remarkable place for special celebrations or family vacations.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
This beautiful Devon penthouse apartment in Torcrossis overlooks Slapton Sands, a three-mile stretch of shingle beach. With its own entrance, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a gorgeous open-plan living space, we can't think of a better place to enjoy a break on the South Devon coast.