East England cottages and self catering

Wayfarer Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £408 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Woodbridge sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Wayfarer Cottage is a lovingly restored former shipwright's cottage situated in Kingston Road close to the town centre. Woodbridge is a town full of character, this area known locally as Kingston Terrace has cottages dating back to the 1780s and within easy walking distance of the river and the town centre facilities. Shops, pubs and restaurants are close by, as well as the indoor swimming pool and cinema. Take the Cow Path to Kyson Point and river wall - a lovely circular walk and longer walks along the river down to The Quay and The Tide Mill. Wayfarer Cottage is a lovingly restored former shipwright's cottage situated in Kingston Road close to the town centre. Cosy and comfortable with open fires and central heating, this cottage has retained many of its original features. Its character and history makes this a lovely property to stay in, whilst providing all modern facilities that are required. Ideal for customers wishing to explore everything the area has to offer. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 250 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and DVD, CD/radio and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs and open fire Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed and a raised bunk bed Bedroom 3 with a double bed Shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Electric night storage heating. Open fires. Pets: One small, well-behaved dog permitted. Also provided: Broadband internet.

The Bolt Hole, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal escape from the world and well positioned for the town centre and the beach. Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including a greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. The Bolt Hole lives up to its name! It is an ideal escape from the world but it is also well positioned for the town centre and beach. The property provides a comfortable base from which to explore this lovely part of the world. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video/DVD player and CD hi-fi Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a single bed, additional pull-out single bed and washbasin Garden: Enclosed courtyard - outhouse housing washer/dryer and outdoor furniture Parking: Roadside. Secure bike storage (in the side passage). Heating: Night storage heaters.

The Mews, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £407 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: The Mews is located in the centre of the town with all amenities within easy walking distance. Comfortable accommodation in what was originally the Coach House of one of the large properties that surround the Buttlands.

Wells is a popular town set behind a small harbour on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It is possible to travel from the town by narrow-gauge steam railway to the sandy beach, which is backed by pine woods. The beach is one mile from the town and has a car park and tea rooms. It is an ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year and the area is famed for ornithology and has many excellent walks. Amenities in the town include amusements, great pubs, restaurants and many interesting shops.

The Mews is an unusual, spacious single level property which has been formed from the old coach house and stables that were originally part of Monteagle House. Approached via a pretty courtyard-style garden, the property has character and charm with the additional benefit of an enclosed rear garden. With light and spacious living accommodation, it is a great location within walking distance of the quay and town amenities and good for a holiday at any time of the year. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Entrance Hall with pegs for coats Cupboard with washing machine
Sitting Room a double-height room with vaulted ceiling and original beams, display platform - private and no access, TV, DVD player, video, CD player, electric fire, dining table and chairs
Kitchen another high vaulted room with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, and dishwasher
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with period-style bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with astro turf, patio area, summerhouse with table, chairs and power, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books, games and CDs.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £7.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The accommodation is on one level, however please be aware that there are some internal steps within the property which may make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems. No children under the age of five.

The Hay House, Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £390 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thursford sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: The Hay House is an attractive conversion on a small family owned working farm.

Thursford is located midway between the towns of Fakenham and Holt and only six miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. It is an excellent location for a holiday, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural setting but also providing easy access to the many attractions in the area. The village is best known for the Thursford Collection, but is also home to Thursford Wood, a medieval wood pasture containing some of the oldest trees in the country.

The Hay House is an attractive conversion on a small family-owned working farm. It is on the outskirts of the village and there is access to the surrounding farmland with the owner's permission. Many original features have been retained and there is an attractive mezzanine sleeping area which will be popular with children and the young at heart. Outside there is a south-facing covered area which provides a sheltered sitting area and is ideal for barbecues. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD and CD hi-fi Dining Area with table, six chairs and a stool Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Wet Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Mezzanine Level with twin beds, this area has exposed beams and a sloping ceiling

Garden: Gravel area to front and secure courtyard area to the rear of property with table, chairs and barbecue. Grassed area beside the property also available.
Parking: Driveway for three large cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gate located at the top of the stairs, books and games. Travel cot on request.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Scotts Hall Cottage, Minsmere, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £450 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Minsmere sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Scotts Hall Cottage is a beautifully situated Victorian cottage situated within the RSPB bird reserve at Minsmere. RSPB Minsmere lies on the beautiful Suffolk coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh below Dunwich Cliffs. It is accessible from Westleton village to the west or East Bridge to the south, and is well sign-posted so you are sure not to miss it! Scotts Hall Cottage is a beautifully situated, detached, Victorian cottage within the RSPB nature reserve at Minsmere. Converted from two cottages, the property is comfortably furnished and offers everything you could need for a relaxing holiday or short break in the Suffolk countryside. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles. Scotts Hall Cottage has achieved a 'Gold Award' for 2011/2012 from VisitEngland for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service. The property is owned by RSPB and all profits received through letting go towards nature conservation. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and wood burning stove Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Snug furnished with a sofa, sofa bed and radio/CD player First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bedroom 4 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, and w.c. Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: The garden is large and open plan. Picnic bench. Parking: Ample off-road. Heating: LPG central heating. Also Provided: Towels, books and games. Notes: Although a non smoking property, smoking is allowed outside. Water is supplied to the property via a borehole. There is a water filter provided for anyone who may have concerns about drinking water.

The Old Mill House, Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £282 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Woodbridge sleeps 3.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: One of eight beautifully converted barns in this outstanding location. Iken is a reputed base of Boudicca and the marauding Iceni tribes who made good use of the commanding position on the south side of the Alde Estuary. Later, in 869AD, a Viking sailing fleet destroyed the 7th Century monastery at Iken. In the 19th Century sailing barges used the river to trade corn and coal between Snape, London and the east coast ports. Now, you will see the occasional pleasure boat whilst taking in the highly regarded SSSI wildlife habitat and the stunning estuary scenery. Views span from the 7th Century St Butolphs Church, standing on a promontory of higher ground, to the former maltings at Snape which are now vibrant with the sounds of the famous concert hall. All of these properties have been converted from a range of former farm buildings (or byres) and now provide high standards of accommodation. Exposed brickwork and ceiling timbers have been retained to give interest. They are approached from the central yard, but have individual patios with low enclosure. The rear outlook is over farmland towards Tunstall Forest. Pub: 2 miles Shop: 2 miles All properties at Iken Barns enjoy:- The landscaped central yard with barbecue- The meadows and riverside walk- Secure storage for cycles etc- Cycle hire available - Ample additional parking close by- Riding lessons, varied hacks or accommodation for your own horse (can accommodate up to 7 horses - all at additional charge)- River trips on a Thames Sailing Barge circa 1880 - various cost options- Hire of day boat with inboard engine- On site shop selling basic provisions Hardy's Barn is a nice addition to the Iken Barns site. It is a lovely function room built in a traditional style and is available for weddings and other events. The patio fronting the barn overlooking the river is available for guest's use when the function room is not in use. The other Iken Barns can be found by clicking on the following links: Long Reach (sleeps 6), The Ridings (sleeps 2), The Lambings (sleeps 5), Farriers Cottage (sleeps 3), Estuary Barn (sleeps 4), Bay View Barn (sleeps 6), Greenacres (sleeps 2)Spacious Open Plan Living Area containing Sitting Area with log-effect gas stove, TV/DVD/Freeview, CD/radio/tape Kitchen with high quality units incorporating a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a spacious and well furnished Dining Area with dining table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and w.c.Bedroom1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Garden: Landscaped patio garden adjacent. Parking: Adjacent. Heating: Full under floor heating. Notes: River trips - to be booked with the owner prior to holiday visit.

Potters Barn, Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £327 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dersingham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Potter's Barn has been lovingly restored by the homeowners and provides spacious comfortable accommodation finished to a high standard, in this delightful village on the edge of Sandringham.

Dersingham nestles in the embrace of the Royal Estate of Sandringham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. There are many fine examples of the local carrstone and flint architecture to be found within this thriving village which is rich in history. A good choice of local beaches, the nearest at Snettisham is only two miles away, with the coastal resorts of North and West Norfolk readily accessible. The area offers good walking and cycling opportunities and if ornithology is a passion then Dersingham boasts its own English Nature Reserve, with Holme - Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Titchwell and Snettisham - RSPB reserves a short distance away. The village has a wide variety of local shops and pubs, which serve food.

Potter's Barn has been lovingly restored by the homeowners and provides spacious comfortable accommodation finished to a high standard. It is situated close to all the local amenities and is a good base from which to explore the beautiful Norfolk countryside and coastline. The fully enclosed shingle garden and patio is a lovely area to relax in and there is also a separate secluded courtyard to escape to. Pub: 0.5 miles Shop: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player and electric living flame fire
Kitchen/Diner with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, table and four chairs
Snug with bookcase, comfortable chair, TV, CD hi-fi and door to small courtyard area
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and TV
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed south-facing shingled area with patio with table and chairs.
Parking: For one medium size vehicle on shingle in garden.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and electric living flame fire.
Also Provided: Towels. Hairdyer Books and games.
Notes: Potter's Barn is not suitable for children under the age of six.

Midsummer Cottage, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £420 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 4.

Features include: • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Midsummer Cottage is set at the end of a quiet hill top lane in a truly peaceful location, with superb views across the marshes to the sea and Blakeney Point

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is a very good delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, which serve meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt just four miles away.

Midsummer Cottage is set in a quiet lane at the top of a hill in a truly peaceful location. There are superb views across Cley marshes to the sea and Blakeney Point. The cottage is furnished and equipped to a high standard and its pretty garden and conservatory are a peaceful setting for a relaxing drink at the end of the day. Cley makes an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful area of North Norfolk. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

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

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Secure garden with lawn and flower borders.
Parking: For two cars on driveway - access over shared driveway
Heating: G.F.C.H. and convector heaters included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking. First basket of logs provided for wood burner.
Also Provided: Telephone for incoming calls only. Stairgate. Books, games and DVDs.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £5 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: There is a shared right of way along the driveway with the neighbouring property. Prices 24/9/11-1/10/11 is band B and not as advertised in the brochure price breaks.

Avalon, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £268 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

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: Avalon is a terraced cottage situated just one road back from the seafront and is furnished and decorated with style. It provides well presented town centre accommodation. Aldeburgh and the surrounding area has inspired many authors and poets in the past but the most famous son of the town is Benjamin Britten, who founded the Aldeburgh Music Festival, which now has worldwide acclaim and is held every year in June at Snape Maltings. Fishermen still pull their colourful boats up on the shingle beach and sell fresh fish from the picturesque huts. The wide, mainly Georgian high street has many attractive buildings whilst the seafront properties all have commanding views of the beach and the North Sea. Boating is popular on the nearby Alde estuary where a large variety of yachts can be seen at summer weekends. Avalon is a terraced cottage situated just one road back from the seafront and is furnished and decorated with style. It provides well presented town centre accommodation. In winter the open fire is just right for a cosy evening and in summer the beach is close enough for a quick dip. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 50 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, iPod dock and speakers, CD, radio, open fire, sofa bed and table and chairs. Kitchen: Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Washer dryer in under stairs cupboard. Traditional winding cottage stairs to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, wc. Garden: Small enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating and open fire.

The Plough Wheel, Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £327 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Kelling sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint character cottage providing cosy and comfortable accommodation.

Kelling lies midway between Blakeney and Sheringham, about a mile from the sea. The village has an interesting art gallery, which also serves light lunches and delicious cakes. Birdwatchers, walkers and golfers are well catered for with a good choice of locations. Holt, three miles away, is one of the prettiest towns in Norfolk and has an excellent selection of small shops. There are many places to visit, offering something for all ages, close to the village.

The Plough Wheel captures the essence of a traditional Norfolk cottage retaining much original character. Built from traditional brick and flint it fronts the village street and has a lovely cottage-style garden. The interior features a large living room with a beamed ceiling, pamment floor, pine kitchen and a brick staircase, whilst the bedrooms have painted wooden floors and offer fine views across open fields. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Room with Sitting Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, DVD player and multi-fuel stove
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge, microwave and washing machine
Dining Area with dining table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a 3ft single bed and a 2' 6" childs bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with small bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Pretty, enclosed garden to rear, with garden furniture.
Parking: Off-road for two cars beyond garden.
Heating: O.F.C.H. - in winter months. Starter pack of fuel for stove provided.
Also Provided: Selection of books.
Pets: Up to two small/medium size dogs welcome. More than two dogs or extra large dogs by prior agreement with the owner.
Notes: Cot and highchair may be available on request.

Pine Cottage, Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £282 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Westleton sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: A charming character cottage with many original features in the beautiful village of Westleton. Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold, with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. Centred around a large green, Westleton is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast. It is an ideal base for the beach or for Minsmere, as well as the coastal heaths and forests. There are two good pubs, a restaurant and well-stocked village store/post office - all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland. Pine Cottage is an attractively furnished and recently decorated character cottage, with many original features. It has charming rural appeal, is only a couple of minutes walk into the village and has lovely gardens surrounding the cottage where you can enjoy the peaceful location. Please be aware that ceilings and doorways are lower than normal. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 200 yardsGround Floor: Conservatory with chairs, heating and larder store Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dining table and cushioned seating Sitting Room with TV/Freeview/ DVD player and electric coal-effect fire First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden with large lawn and garden furniture. Parking: For one car to the side of property and one on the roadside. Heating: Electric storage heaters.

Burtons Farm Barn, Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Loddon sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Recently converted to a high standard, well equipped and very comfortable in a peaceful location close to Norwich and the coast at Lowestoft and Southwold.

The small village of Claxton lies between Rockland St Mary and Loddon in the Yare Valley and the Broads National Park. Surrounded by rolling countryside, quiet lanes and National Cycle Route 1, it is a super area to explore on cycles or on foot. The River Yare, Rockland Broad, Surlingham Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitlingham Country Park and Wheatfen all offer excellent opportunities for nature lovers to see wildlife such as deer and otters, winter and summer migratory birds, unusual dragonflies and butterflies. The Wherrymans Way, the long distance path which runs from Norwich to Great Yarmouth, The Suffolk Heritage Coast at Southwold and Lowestoft's blue flag sandy beach are easily accessible as is the historic cathedral city of Norwich.

The property retains some of the character and original beams of the traditional farm barns from which it has been converted. The accommodation is on one level and is spacious, attractively furnished and well equipped. The rear of the property overlooks fields and open countryside and this really is a tranquil location for a relaxing holiday with easy access to the many attractions this part of the county has to offer. Shop & Post Office/Pub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room with Sitting/Dining Area attractively furnished with comfortable seating and large feature windows, widescreen TV with Freeview, dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, fridge with icebox, microwave and dishwasher
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large garden with patio and lawned area with garden furniture.
Parking: Semi-enclosed garage area for two cars.
Heating: Under floor heating via ground source heat pump.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Use of the owner's washing machine by arrangement (for a small charge).
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome, to be kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms at all times.