East England cottages and self catering

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £245 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Lavenham sleeps 3.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to the visitor who wants to stay in the village. Lavenham is England's finest medieval village and is often regarded as the food capital of Suffolk. It is a wonderful place to visit with great restaurants and local pubs plus a super variety of interesting shops and galleries. Lavenham is a destination within itself with such proximity to the beautiful landscape of Constable Country, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, Lavenham is an ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to any visitor who wants to stay in the village. A bright interior and modern appliance makes this property the height of luxury. A secluded courtyard garden offers a perfect spot to enjoy the evening sunshine. Double beds in both bedrooms with luxury feather duvets and fine bedding offer real cosy comfort. There is ample local parking and shops, restaurants, galleries and pubs are all easily on hand. This property is a great place to stay and explore the local area and indeed the rest of Suffolk. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 100 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire with logs. Kitchen: Gas oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher. Bathroom: Bath, over bath Aqualiser shower, washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating. Pets. One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Paddling Ducks, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £866 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 10.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Hot Tub • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: A great property, spacious and well equipped in the coastal town of Hunstanton, good for families and mixed groups.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird watching opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Paddling Ducks is a substantial detached property situated in a quiet location close to the town, beach and Hunstanton's famous cliffs. The accommodation is very spacious and easily accommodates the number of guests. The Jacuzzi cabin with steam shower and changing room is a particular feature. Shops/Pubs within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room furnished in a modern style with comfortable seating, very large flat screen TV with Freeview, Sky basic, surround sound, DVD player and feature gas fire
Conservatory with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and Playstation 2
Kitchen/Dining Room with AGA, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs for ten
Inner Hall with washer/dryer door leads to Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Study with desk, chair and Wi-Fi

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden is fully enclosed with patio, lawned area, garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Log Cabin with Jacuzzi hot tub, steam shower, changing area and music system.
Parking: Driveway for four cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. is included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets are welcome; please do ensure that they are kept off the furniture and beds at all times.
Extras: Towels are available to hire for £3.50 per person per week, payable on booking. There is a housekeeping deposit of £250 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before the start of the holiday.

The Old Post Office, Colby, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £239 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Colby sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Close to Cromer and the Broads, the Old Post Office is comfortable and well equipped. Enjoy the tranquillity of the village without losing accessibility to the areas you will wish to explore.

Lying just two and a half miles to the north of the bustling market town of Aylsham, Colby is a small village in a peaceful rural location. The small historic town of Aylsham itself offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. It also has the fabulous National Trust property of Blickling Hall on its doorstep and is home to the Bure Valley Steam Railway too. The seaside town of Cromer, famous for its crabs, is just eight miles away. A short drive across country will find you in the heart of the Broads at Wroxham. The property is ideally situated for access to all that Norfolk has to offer.

The Old Post Office cottage as the name suggests has been converted from what was originally the village Post Office. Situated next to the owner's home, it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation on one level in a quiet location. The cottage has its own patio area and is within easy walking distance of the pub at Banningham. The area is superb for cycling and walking. Shop: 2.5 miles Pub: 500 yards

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD hi-fi
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, convection oven with microwave and grill, washing machine, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small enclosed patio area with garden furniture. Barbecue available.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and CDs.

Golebys Cottage, Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £372 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hickling sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Pretty, detached yellow washed cottage in the centre of the village with attractively furnished character accommodation.

The village of Hickling is on the edge of Hickling Broad, which is the largest of the Broads and is popular for boating and windsurfing. The area is a haven for ornithologists, nature lovers and walkers, with beautiful countryside all around. Cyclists will love the quiet lanes, with a number of places offering cycle hire. Lovely sandy beaches can be found at Waxham and Sea Palling, which are just three miles away, and there is easy access to the whole of Norfolk's rich and diverse coastline. The village has two dog and family friendly pubs serving food and further facilities are a short drive away in Stalham.

Nestling in the heart of the village and set back from the lane, Goleby's Cottage is a cosy and comfortable detached holiday retreat with an enclosed peaceful garden. Providing character accommodation, it is well equipped for a pleasant stay at any time of the year. Pub: Greyhound 100 metres and Pleasure boat (with tearoom and village shop) 800mGround Floor:
Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, Micro hi-fi with CD, FM , DAB, iPod dock and multi-fuel wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Area with oak dining table and seating, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with an antique Victorian brass and iron double bed, CD player with iPod dock
Bedroom 2 with twin beds, small TV/DVD player and iPod dock

Garden: Enclosed cottage garden, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Wood burner and electric under floor heating.
Pets: One small/medium-sized dog welcome but must be kept downstairs at all times.
Also Provided: Towels. Welcome basket, starter pack of fuel for wood burner and barbecue. Books and games. Telephone for incoming calls only. Wi-Fi.
Notes: New for 2012: The Pleasure boat Pub has opened a tearoom and village shop selling newspapers, milk, bread, fresh dairy and meats, sweets, tinned items and toiletries after 10am. The Hickling Barn (community centre) offers regular rural cinema nights and activities for villagers and visitors. Short breaks must start on a Saturday. The weeks of 19th May and 2nd June are price band C. Christmas tree and decorations can be provided for bookings between 22nd December and January 5th.

4 Orchard Cottages, Swanton Novers, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £359 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Swanton Novers sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove •

Accommodation overview: The cottage is set in a great location overlooking the famous ancient woodlands. Tastefully renovated it has very comfortable accommodation that is well equipped.

Swanton Novers is a small peaceful village surrounded by meadows and ancient woodlands. Two hundred acres of this woodland is managed by English Nature and forms one of the country's most important woodland reserves. The Honey Buzzard is a regular visitor and with a raptor watch point, this could be birdwatchers heaven! The area abounds with footpaths and quiet country lanes ideal for walking and cycling and is only fifteen minutes drive from the North Norfolk coast and Blakeney. The Georgian market town of Holt with its unique shops and excellent eateries is almost on the doorstep.

No 4 Orchard Cottages is an end-terrace former forestry cottage which has been tastefully refurbished, retaining many of the original features whilst combining modern amenities. The accommodation is very comfortable and benefits from a large conservatory which overlooks the ancient woodland that is such a feature of this village. A peaceful and tranquil location, close to all the amenities and attractions of the area, make this an ideal location for a relaxing holiday. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, video, open fire, table, chairs and archway to
Conservatory with comfortable seating and views to woodland and fields
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave
Utility Area with washer/dryer
Door from the kitchen leads to:-
Bedroom 1 a very pretty room with child's bunk beds and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Front and side garden open to fields at the side with garden furniture.
Parking: For two/three cars at front of property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Extras: Towels are available to hire at £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

Appletree Cottage, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £447 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Spacious detached house built in traditional Norfolk brick and flint. Ideal for a family holiday,

Weybourne is a village of flint cottages and winding roads, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a shingle beach, and there is a cliff-top walk, which leads you to the sandy beach at Sheringham just three miles away. The village is famous for being home to the Muckleburgh Military Collection, which is well worth a visit. There are many other opportunities for days out in the area for young and old alike and there are a number of excellent golf courses within easy reach. The village itself has a shop and pub, which serves food.

Appletree Cottage is a spacious detached property built in traditional Norfolk brick and flint. It is a delightful, attractively presented cottage, which is well equipped and ideal for a family holiday. There is also the benefit of a lovely rear garden, with sea views from the corner. Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, feature inglenook fireplace and patio doors to the garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer
Utility Room with microwave and washer/dryer
Study with comfortable seating, desk and laptop computer with broadband internet access - no extra charge
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed front and rear lawned gardens with patio and garden furniture.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Selection of books and games. Broadband.

17 The Green, East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £340 to £0

Self catering accommodation in East Rudham sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Very attractive brick and flint cottage overlooking the village green.

East and West Rudham villages flow into each other and are situated in a very pretty area of West Norfolk. East Rudham has a lovely village green with a "gastro" pub and one of the most visited shops in Norfolk. Stately homes abound with Houghton Hall and Holkham in the area. The market town of Fakenham has an excellent market on a Thursday and a visit to the auction rooms on the same day, can be very educational! The sandy beaches of Wells, Hunstanton and Holme are a short distance by car and of course there is excellent bird watching at both Titchwell and Holme nature reserves.

17 & 18 The Green are two brick and flint cottages which have been tastefully restored, retaining many original features including pine floorboards and period fireplaces. Modern comforts blend with stylish decor to ensure both cottages provide very comfortable places to stay. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 50 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi, wood burner, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed - this is a small bedroom
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Both Cottages:
Garden: Fully enclosed patio areas with garden furniture and barbecue for each cottage. Shared lawned area.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and wood burner - logs provided.
Parking: For two cars per cottage.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Two dogs welcome per cottage.
Notes: Please request cot and highchair on booking.

Dairy Cottage, Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £372 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thornage sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove •

Accommodation overview: Skilfully converted cottage with many original features.

Thornage and Little Thornage are neighbouring villages located in the Glaven Valley, one of the most attractive areas of rural North Norfolk. The area is ideal for walking and cycling and just a ten-minute drive from the coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley. Cley Marshes is recognised as one of the UK's premier bird-watching sites. The Georgian town of Holt is just two miles away and offers good quality shops, art galleries and eating places and Holt Country Park, where you can enjoy way marked walks and nature trails. There are two pubs in the neighbouring villages of Hunworth and Letheringsett, which serve good food.

Dairy Cottage and Well Cottage (property 379) are skilfully converted from 19th Century brick and flint farm buildings. They feature many original features including exposed beams and intricate brickwork. Both cottages provide a cosy and comfortable base from which to explore North Norfolk. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.4 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD player, music centre and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, table and chairs
Shared Utility Room with washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed shared lawned garden with garden furniture, use of owner's tennis court by arrangement in summer months.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters. First basket of logs for wood burner provided and further supplies available from owner at £5 per basket.
Also Provided: Broadband available on request.

Nirvana, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £359 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Kings Lynn sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Nirvana is a traditional Norfolk brick and carrstone cottage. The property has been completely renovated to provide accommodation that is very comfortable with all modern facilities.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone, whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is less than three miles and, with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton five miles away, it is a perfect location for discovering Norfolk's splendid coastline. Ornithologists will enjoy the RSPB reserves close by and there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area. There are many attractions offering excellent days out nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also many pubs which serve food.

Nirvana is a traditional Norfolk carrstone cottage, newly refurbished to a high standard with accommodation that is spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Situated in a residential part of the village, it is close to the centre with all the local facilities within easy walking distance. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview and built-in CD and DVD player and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs, CD hi-fi and decorative fireplace
Kitchen with range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and DVD player En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and En-Suite Shower Room with cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear enclosed patio area, which sits just behind the driveway parking, with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars via shared entrance drive.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games and CDs. Starter pack of fuel.
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please respect the owner's wishes that they are not left in the property unattended or allowed on the furniture or in the bedrooms. Two dog blankets and bowls are provided but please bring your own dog beds.

Church House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £389 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf

Accommodation overview: Just a mile north of Aldeburgh is this fascinating seaside village, built in the 1920s by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie, an architect, barrister and playwright. The mock Tudor style of building is now the hallmark of Thorpeness, where the amenities include the Dolphin Inn, the Thorpeness Hotel with its 18-hole golf club, a country club with tennis courts and the Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Church House is a well presented traditional brick-built detached cottage with a light and airy feel to all rooms. Situated opposite Headlands Green, it is a short stroll from the beach and Thorpeness's famous Mere. The country-club, tennis courts and the 18-hole golf course are also nearby. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock and open fire. Stable door to an East facing decked area Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, view of the sea and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds and view of the sea Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front lawn with decked area. The rear garden is fully enclosed. Garden furniture. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars (plus ample for others nearby). Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

1 White Horse Cottages, Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £342 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hempstead sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: This quiet village is so central for the North Norfolk Coast and the market towns of Holt and Aylsham. It offers peace and tranquillity in a quiet village that is an ideal base for exploring the diversity of the Norfolk countryside and coast.

Hempstead is a small, sleepy and pretty village just two miles from the picturesque Georgian market town of Holt with its selection of galleries, restaurants and independent shops. Surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Holt ridge, it is an ideal place to explore and is great for cycling, walking and bird watching. The coast is only five miles away and the choice is quite diverse from the beaches of Cromer and Sheringham to the shingle of Salthouse and the marshes of Blakeney and Cley. The ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle can be found in the adjoining village, alternatively you could walk to Selbrigg Lake where the River Glaven rises.

White Horse Cottage is a charming end of terrace, brick and flint cottage in an elevated position in the village and backs onto open fields with lovely views. Whilst retaining its character it offers modern facilities and accommodation which is very comfortable. Surrounded by quiet lanes this area is a haven for walkers and cyclists and with the coast at Sheringham and Cromer less than 10 miles away its great for families too. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, open fire, TV, DVD player and CD player
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with 2'6" twin beds and bunk beds
step down to Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Pretty front enclosed south-facing garden with patio and garden furniture.
Parking: Fairly steep driveway to two parking spaces.
Heating: Night Storage Heaters with wall-mounted convector radiator and open fire in the sitting room.
Also Provided: Books, games and binoculars. Starter pack of coal and logs.
Extras: Towels available for hire at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: There is a public footpath adjacent to the property used by ramblers and dog-walkers.

The Bakehouse, Lingwood, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Lingwood sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Converted attractive Bakehouse in grounds of owners Georgian Country House

Lingwood is a quiet country village set in the heart of Norfolk's Broadland, providing easy access to the miles of waterways which make up one of England's finest National Parks. The nature reserves at Surlingham and Strumpshaw are close by and have waterside trails - a delight for walkers and nature lovers. Lingwood is also only eight miles from the fine city of Norwich, which as well as being steeped in history has a good array of shops, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities. Also within a short drive is the sandy beach at the coastal village of Winterton-on-Sea.

The Bakehouse is set in three acres of private, peaceful grounds behind the owner's Georgian country house between Lingwood and South Burlingham. The property has been renovated and furnished to a high standard, and is presented with style and attention to detail. There is also a garden area backing onto orchard and lawns. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, TV, DVD player and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dining table and chairs
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Galleried Landing Area overlooking the sitting room
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Garden area with patio and garden furniture, which leads onto the owner's large orchard.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: Electric panel heaters included May-Sept and £30 pw Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Please note: The tree house in the garden is available for children, but they must be supervised at all times when using. Sofabed - two additional people can be accommodated in the sitting room please confirm use at time of booking.