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?
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 55 self catering riverside and lakeside cottages in UK
7 nights from £789 booking fees included
Ruska
6209Luxury cabin for two with an outdoor bath, privately nestled in the Forest of Dean.
Sitting in the Gloucestershire countryside, this lakeside retreat for two offers a peaceful and romantic getaway. This gorgeous cabin has been lovingly handcrafted with luxury in m...
7 nights from £789
From £141 per night * + £18 booking fees
Solas
6111Beautiful lochside cabin situated in coastal woodland near Ullapool, Scottish Highlands.
Tucked away between towering pines, you’ll find Solas, a purpose-built cabin with envious views across Loch Broom and the perfect stay for families. The cabin’s dark exterior c...
From £141 per night *
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From £115 per night + £18 booking fees
Silva
6110Beautiful lochside cabin situated in coastal woodland near Ullapool, Scottish Highlands.
Nestled between the trees on the edge of Leckmelm Wood, on the North Coast 500 route, Silva offers the ultimate peaceful retreat for two. Purpose-built with dark exterior cladd...
From £115 per night
7 nights from £772 * booking fees included
The Barn at Newton Creek
60553 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with estuary views in Newton Ferrers.
Escape to the spellbinding haven of The Barn at Newton Creek, an enchanting waterside retreat where time slows, hearts rest, and nature whispers its secrets. Set in an enviable pos...
7 nights from £772 *
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7 nights from £717 * booking fees included
Abelwood Lodge
60003 bedroom holiday lodge near the sea near Clovelly, North Devon.
Escape and surrender to the beauty of nature whilst soaking up the peace and tranquility of this rather special lodge. Abelwood Lodge is hidden away in a north Devon forest retreat...
7 nights from £717 *
7 nights from £2029 booking fees included
Ferry Point House
59723 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Helensburgh.
What a fantastic view! Escape to this hidden gem in Scotland and delight in the open vistas across the loch and mountains beyond which will captivate your imagination. This con...
7 nights from £2029
7 nights from £683 booking fees included
Bridge Pool Cottage
58453 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Bodmin, Cornwall.
In a picture-perfect setting, nestled on the banks of the River Camel in the pretty hamlet of Tresarrett, is this enchanting getaway, far from the rush of everyday, that promises r...
7 nights from £683
7 nights from £701 * booking fees included
Condurro House
57673 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Truro, Cornwall.
With tranquil views over the picturesque creek and calming countryside, this charming house is wonderfully peaceful and less than a ten-minute drive from the lively city of Truro. ...
7 nights from £701 *
7 nights from £668 * booking fees included
Bridge Cottage
57514 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Truro, Cornwall.
A charming and tranquil creekside cottage making the perfect escape, allowing one to wind down and appreciate the simpler things in life. Days can be enjoyed at a slower pace, in a...
7 nights from £668 *
7 nights from £2063 booking fees included
Penfoye
57283 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.
If there was a definition of 'heaven on earth' then Penfoye would be it. Set on the banks of the River Fowey with direct access to your own private beach with beautifully curated i...
7 nights from £2063
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