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 54 self catering riverside and lakeside cottages in UK
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 *
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
British Travel Awards 2025
Best company for UK holiday home rentals
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 *
7 nights from £639 * 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 £639 *
-
15% off
3 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2026
From £709.50 £666.08 booking fees included
British Travel Awards 2025
Best company for UK holiday home rentals
7 nights from £2223 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 £2223
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 £828 * booking fees included
Condurro House
57673 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Truro, Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the tranquil Cornish village of St Clement with gorgeous views of the creek and surrounding countryside, Condurro House is the perfect holiday home for a family...
7 nights from £828 *
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
7 nights from £695 booking fees included
Tidal Waters
56683 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.
Escape on an enchanting creekside vacation, in this heavenly homestay for five in the darling hamlet of Penpol. Boasting an unrivalled location in a National Landscape (formerly kn...
7 nights from £695
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
