Waterside hotels
There's nothing like being woken up by the sound water gently lapping outside your hotel window, and you don't always need to be beside the sea to experience it, with any number of beautiful UK waterside hotels to choose from, most of them with marvellous views to match – over some of the country's most enticing lakes, rivers and harbours. If you're really lucky, you'll get your own private balcony to kick back on and watch the world go by. Our waterside hotels UK collection contains a fine array of hotels by water, from romantic lochside retreats in Scotland to serene lakefront boltholes in England and laid-back harbourside hotels in Wales. Tip: it's worth paying that little bit extra to bag yourself a room with a view.
Best Places to Stay in Waterside Hotels – Lakeside, Seaside & Riverside Hotels - Cool Places to Stay in the UK
A beautiful boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant on the edge of Exmoor and the North Devon coast
Kentisbury Grange, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4NL
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This Cornwall gem is the perfect family hotel by the sea
The Rosevine, Portscatho, Cornwall TR2 5EW
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Burgh Island Hotel is a spectacularly iconic Art Deco landmark on its own island in South Devon
Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon TQ7 4BG
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A glamorously old-fashioned hotel that enjoys a spectacular seaside location.
Atlantic Hotel, Dane Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1EN
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Seaside chic and great food in a fabulous coastal location.
The Gallivant, New Lydd Road, Camber Sands, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7RB
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This luxury resort hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond has everything you need for a memorable stay
Cameron House, Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire G83 8QZ
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This iconic North Wales resort and architectural fantasy is a place to stay, be pampered – and get married!
Portmeirion, Minffordd Penrhyndeudraeth Gwynedd, North Wales LL48 6ER
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Cool, sophisticated and unusual, foodie hotel in an easy-to-get-to but remote location
Monachyle Mhor Hotel, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Perthshire FK19 8PQ
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Stunning country house getaway overlooking Loch Awe.
Ardanaiseig, Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HE
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A contemporary set of holiday-accommodation for dendrophiles and friends
Portavadie, Portavadie, Loch Fyne, Argyll PA21 2DA
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A perfect weekend escape for both work and play by the Thames.
The Swan at Streatley, Coppa Club, Streatley-On-Thames, Near Reading, Berkshire RG8 9HR
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Many hotels on the west coast boast spectacular views, but Loch Melfort maybe has the best views of all.
Loch Melfort Hotel, Arduaine by Oban, Argyll PA34 4XG
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Renowned gastropub with luxury rooms and suites
The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9ST
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A dog friendly country pub at the heart of a lavish country estate, with rooms, great food and tremendous grounds and facilities.
Fritton Lake, Church Lane, Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9HA
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A relaxed seaside coaching inn with a perfect position on the Aldeburgh seafront
The White Lion, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ
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Boutique riverside Cambridge hotel with terrific city views, rooftop terrace and excellent amenities, close to the historic colleges
Varsity Hotel & Spa, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8AQ
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Boutique country living in a beautiful part of southwestern Scotland
Knockinaam Lodge, Portpatrick, Near Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway DG9 9AD
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Boutique hotel overlooking the beach in Aldeburgh
The Brudenell, The Parade Aldeburgh IP15 5BU
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Stylish rooms above a riverside restaurant and bar by the Thames in Sonning
The Great House at Sonning, Coppa Club, The Great House, Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire RG4 6UT
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A boutique family hotel perched above a private bay on the Lizard Peninsula
The Polurrian on The Lizard, Mullion, Cornwall TR12 7EN
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Just outside of Norwich, this is the perfect Norfolk foodie village pub – with rooms!
The King's Head, Bawburgh, Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Near Norwich, Norfolk NR9 3LS
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The boutique rooms of this ancient Hebden Bridge inn make it just the place for a weekend away
White Lion Hotel, Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8EX
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A renowned and very comfortable Essex restaurant with rooms run with Californian taste and panache
The Mistley Thorn, High Street, Mistley, Near Manningtree, Essex CO11 1HE
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A top-notch Oxford pub with boutique rooms in a perfect riverside location
Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 4LB
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Ardachy House Hotel, Ardachy House Hotel Uisken by Bunessan Isle of Mull PA67 6DS
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The Waterhead pretty much has things sewn up, high spec rooms, activities at the door step and stylish food, what more can you ask for?
Waterhead Hotel, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0ER
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Cosy and unpretentious Symonds Yat pub right beside the Wye with simple rooms and hearty food
The Saracens Head, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire HR9 6JL
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Beautiful boutique hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, opposite the theatre and river.
The Arden Hotel, 44 Waterside, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BA
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A sassy hotel right on the beach
South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LL
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Looming large above the centre of Padstow, the Padstow's Habour Hotel is the town's grandest-looking hotel
Padstow Harbour Hotel, Station Road, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8DB
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A regal hotel in a to-die-for location in Eton.
Sir Christopher Wren’s House Hotel & Spa, Thames Street Windsor SL4 1PX
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Lakeside hotel set in peaceful grounds on the edge of the Norfolk Broads
Ivy House Country Hotel, Ivy Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8HY
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Family-owned Suffolk country hotel that's packed full of facilities, including gym, spa, pool and two championship golf courses
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Near Ipswich, Suffolk CO6 4PZ
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A beautiful dog friendly Cotswolds escape, with extensive riverside grounds and an excellent restaurant.
Minster Mill, Minster Riding, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0RN
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A cool contemporary hotel in a gorgeous Cornish seaside location – great for couples and families alike.
Hotel Tresanton, Lower Castle Road, St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5DR
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A hotel situated in pole position by Padstow Harbour
Old Custom House, Old Custom House, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8BL
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This historic coaching inn is Thetford's most comfortable place to stay.
The Bell Hotel, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2AZ
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A restaurant with rooms in an unspoilt Essex seaside town
The Oyster Smack Inn, 112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR
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Fingal, Alexandra Dock, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7DX
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Bespoke Rooms & Luxury Suites set Near the River Thames on the vibrant South Bank.
Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground, London SE1 9JU
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Stylish boutique hotel and restaurant in St Peter Port, overlooking the harbour
La Fregate, Les Cotils, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1UT
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Chic seaside hotel with a heated pool in the heart of St Peter Port
Duke of Richmond, Cambridge Park, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1UY
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Smart boutique hotel in St Helier with a Michelin-starred restaurant
The Club Hotel & Spa, Green Street St Helier, Jersey JE2 4UH
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A Boutique hotel with contemporary design make for a trendy base to explore Falmouth
The Falmouth Townhouse, Grove Place, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4AL
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A contemporary seaside boutique hotel, spa and restaurant – in a gorgeous location.
St Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Cornwall PL27 6LA
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Fabulous location on St Mawes waterfront, this lovely re-furbished boutique hotel has a lot to like
St Mawes Hotel, 2 Marine Parade, St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5DW
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This Folkestone boutique B&B is full of personality, serves superb food and has views out to the English Channel
Rocksalt Rooms, 4-5 Fishmarket Folkestone Kent CT19 6AA
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Not far from Falmouth, this is a unique Cornwall hotel nestled in its own by sub-tropical gardens overlooking the sea
Hotel Meudon, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5HT
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