Planning some canoeing during your UK holiday? No matter your age or experience, Britain has some fantastic waterways that beckon to be explored by boat, many of which are located near our growing collection of luxury holiday cottages. And like a canoe, our holiday homes can seat two, four and more.
In Wales, combine fun on the beach with some backcountry canoeing in Pembrokeshire while in Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, find lakes and rivers nestled in the valleys for gentle paddles among epic scenery. Over the border in Herefordshire, drift through the Wye Valley AONB by green pastures flopping over the river banks and pubs tempting you in with craft cider.
Alternatively, look to the Lake District’s sparkling oases and see parts of the region you might miss on foot. Lakes Windermere and Derwentwater, and Fell Foot are among the best places to hire a canoe.
Wales is home to some of the UK’s best places for canoeing, whether you’re giving it a go with the kids for the first time or you’re a pro paddler.
We have a range of coastal cottages in Pembrokeshire where you can intertwine days at the seaside with sailing along the River Pembroke.
If that’s not action-packed enough for you, head to Snowdonia where there are some fabulous walks as well as glassy lakes and rivers to glide on. Likewise, the Brecon Beacons boast a range of outdoor adventures on land and water.
We’ve got luxurious coastal cottages and cosy country hideaways across Wales and the Wye Valley AONB. At the end of an adventure-filled day, let the jets of your private hot tub get to work on tired limbs.
We’ve seen many dogs enjoying the wind in their fur during a canoe trip, so be sure to bring them along and they can put their paws up at the end of the day too at one of our dog-friendly cottages.
The Lake District is renowned for its shimmering waters, so where better to base yourself for some paddling? Rent a canoe at Bowness or Ambleside on Lake Windermere, England’s longest lake at 11 miles (18km), and enjoy its surrounding mountains from a different perspective. Opt for a guided tour with a qualified instructor or hire a vessel and explore alone. Afterwards, refuel on a guilt-free cream tea and enjoy the views for a while longer.
The National Trust owned Fell Foot and Lake Derwentwater in Keswick are some of the Lake District’s other top places for canoeing. Complete your holiday with rambles in the surrounding fells, visits to heritage properties, and historic villages which have captured the hearts of some of Britain’s canonical authors.
We’ve got a whole host of luxurious country cottages and converted barns in the Lake District which cater for families, couples and large groups. Elevate your Lake District stay even more by selecting a place with a hot tub and log fire.
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