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One last dip? Places by rivers, lakes & the sea

Mwnt Beach, Ceredigion

Published 28th August 2026

While the summer lasts and the water's still warm(ish).

Take a look through some of our favourite waterfront hideaways - cabins for cool lake swim, coastal cottages for bracing dips in the sea, and riverside houses for just sitting with your feet in the water and gazing at the clouds.

Places by the water for two

There's nowhere more restful or romantic than a little getaway by the water. Wild swims before breakfast, walks on the beach, dips in the sea as the sun goes down. See all our stays for two, for wild swimming.

Lilypod

Lewdown - Devon

2 per pod

Unique floating glamping pods on a farm in the Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor, perfect for romantic rural escapes.

Slochd

Oban - Argyll

2 per suite

Luxury minimalist apartments overlooking Loch Creran with boutique interiors, private hot tubs and breathtaking Highland views.

The Lakeside Lodge

Thorpe le Soken - Essex

Sleeps 2

A stylish lakeside cabin for two with cinema screen, wild swimming and outdoor tub, in rural northern Essex.

Ty Ray

Cardigan - Ceredigion

Sleeps 2

Quaint and charming shepherd's hut with a hot tub in rural Ceredigion offering couples wonderful access to the stunning Mwnt Beach.

Radar

Dungeness - Kent

Sleeps 2

Beautiful couple's retreat in a bright and modern seaside home in Dungeness, Kent.

The Fishing Hut at Ballochneck

Buchlyvie - Stirlingshire

Sleeps 2

Enjoy romantic seclusion in this luxurious wooden cabin set amongst trees on Scotland's beautiful Ballochneck Estate.

Kraken

Southwold - Suffolk

Sleeps 2

Kraken is a striking clifftop retreat overlooking the Suffolk coast where panoramic sea views promise a peaceful escape for two.

Whispering Waters Lodges

Gainford - County Durham

2 +2 per lodge

Stylish hot tub lodges perched on the banks of the River Tees in the heart of the Durham Dales, offering a peaceful, eco-friendly escape.

The Kingfisher Houseboat

Kilgetty - Pembrokeshire

2 +2

Stunning cabin perched on the edge of a lake in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.

Places by the water for four

A little seaside family getaway, or a weekend with friends by the water. See all our getaways sleeping four guests by the sea, or by rivers or lakes.

Knelle Lodge Apartment 2

Braunton - Devon

Sleeps 4

Elegant coastal apartment at Saunton Sands, North Devon with sweeping sea views and bright, airy interiors.

Hide Wales -The Pavilion

Llantwit Major - Vale of Glamorgan

Sleeps 4

Relax and recharge at this spectacular cabin in South Wales that's full of original artisan work with stunning coastal and countryside views.

The Wagons

Newdigate - Surrey

Sleeps 4

A beautifully refurbished antique workman’s wagon and a shepherd’s hut set on the edge of a private lake in the Surrey countryside.

Moonrise Lodges

Nr Chirbury - Shropshire

4 per lodge

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Shropshire hills from the comfort of your own hot tub in these super-comfy, luxurious cabins.

Places by the water sleeping six to eight

A waterside getaway is even better when you bring your favourite people. Think long lunches overlooking the river, days on the beach and evening swims as the sun goes down. See all our stays sleeping 6 plus by the sea, or by rivers or lakes.

Morocco House

Kingswear - Devon

Sleeps 6

Escape to Morocco house, a beautiful home in South Devon with stunning views across the river, and the perfect base to discover the local towns and beaches.

Riverdale Lodges

West Tanfield - Yorkshire

6 per cabin

Luxurious riverside lodges in North Yorkshire offering stylish seclusion, scenic views and a wood-fired sauna experience.

Cornwallis

Appledore - North Devon

Sleeps 6

Take in stunning views and explore glorious beaches from your secluded, traditional fisherman’s cottage in North Devon.

Carne Haven

Helston - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Secluded coastal house above Gillan Cove with sea views, subtropical gardens and a private cedar sauna.

Ferry House

St Ives - Cornwall

Sleeps 7

Incredible house directly on the beach with jaw dropping views of St Ives Bay, heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and all that heavenly Cornish fresh air.

The Lighthouse - Gairloch

Gairloch - Wester Ross

Sleeps 7

Enjoy having your own private haven in the spectacular Scottish Highlands at The Lighthouse in Gairloch.

The Smithy

Kendal - Cumbria

Sleeps 8

Stunning countryside retreat with spa facilities, hot tub and cinema room, close to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Knotting Hill Barn House

Ashby Folville - Leicestershire

Sleeps 8

Go off grid and stay in a private luxury cabin, complete with its own private wild swimming lake, set among 11 acres of woodland at Knotting Hill Barn House.

Places by the water sleeping 9 plus

More people, more fun. Gather your favourite crowd for beach days, river swims and long lazy evenings by the water. See all our places sleeping 9 or more by the sea, or by rivers or lakes.