Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in England

Parke Cottage, Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £327 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: This Grade 2 listed building has been fully renovated with accommodation that is very comfortable. The delights of the sandy beaches at Sheringham and Cromer are minutes away, Blicking and Felbrigg both NT properties are on your doorstep and so much more.

Aylsham is an attractive, thriving historic market town situated on the River Bure in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, yet only a few miles from the coast at Cromer. Home to the Bure Valley Steam Railway and just a couple of miles from Blickling Hall and Felbrigg, two of the county's well known National Trust properties. Weekly auctions are held in its sale rooms and are definitely worth a visit. Marriott's Way is a super off-road cycle and walking path which follows the old railway line on the edge of the town.

Parke Cottage is a delightful early Victorian Grade II listed brick and flint terraced cottage in the conservation area of Millgate in Aylsham. Within easy walking distance of the town centre and with a delightful garden, it has been tastefully renovated and provides attractive, comfortable accommodation making this an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful area of Norfolk. Shops/Pubs: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freesat, DVD, CD player, small dining table and two chairs and gas living flame fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom with a double bed
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden with lawn and patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside parking - adjacent driveway may be used to load/unload vehicle.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Extras: Towels are available to hire for £2.50 per person per week payable on booking.
Notes: Laundry service available. Please note stairs are steep with a twist in keeping with the age of the property.

Lynton Cottage, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £402 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: An attractive stone cottage, lovingly restored to combine character features with stylish modern facilities. This lovingly restored detached stone cottage sits in an elevated position on the main village street in Combe Martin. Deceptively spacious and with the bonus of private parking alongside, it provides the perfect base to enjoy the delights of this wonderful area. Exposed stone walls, oak beams and stripped pine latch doors are just a few of the character features that have been retained to create a wonderfully stylish home from home. A few steps lead up to the front entrance porch and into the generous living room with comfy sofas, exposed stone walls and cosy fireplace with wood burning stove. From here two steps lead up to the large dining kitchen attractively fitted with cream units complemented by beech worktops and slate style flooring. A useful utility room with separate cloakroom provides storage for beach equipment. The open plan stairs lead to four bedrooms, the double having a pretty Juliette balcony with views over the surrounding countryside and gleaming ensuite shower room. The twin room and further two single rooms are served by a separate stylish bathroom. One of the single rooms has a double bed, ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements. At the rear of the cottage a decked terrace and pretty tiered lawn and garden offer a great outdoor space for barbecues and relaxation. Combe Martin is perfect for family holidays with a large expanse of golden sand at low tide, and numerous footpaths and bridleways for walking or cycling in the nearby countryside.

Accommodation: Steps up to Ground Floor: Porch. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with satellite Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen/diner with gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer and microwave. Utility room with sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with WC. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double with ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with double bed for single use. Bedroom 4 with Single. Bathroom with bath with mixer handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. Private parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Brook Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £312 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: A stylish and modern end terraced cottage excellent facilities located in a quiet courtyard just off the main village street.

Centrally located in a quiet courtyard just off the main village street, Brook Cottage offers a stylish modern holiday home ideal for small families or couples. A comfortable living/dining room has French doors opening out onto the rear garden and the well equipped modern kitchen looks out over the front courtyard. Upstairs the pretty master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and a further double and single room are served by a separate modern family bathroom. The rear garden is completely private and fully enclosed, mostly laid with pebbles and with flower borders and a fenced shallow trickling brook running alongside, a perfect spot for al fresco dining or drinks on balmy summer evenings. Surrounded by stunning scenery and with a sheltered sandy cove, Combe Martin offers a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. There are numerous country and coastal walks nearby which offer wonderful panoramic views over the village and out to sea and for younger family members, The Dinosaur and Wildlife Park is nearby.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Cloakroom. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Twin with ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and shower attachment over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Patio furniture. Stair gate available. Hairdryer. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Private parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Brandon Barn, Strumpshaw, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £261 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Strumpshaw sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Brandon Barn stands in the grounds of the owner's Georgian house - ancient and modern features have been carefully combined to provide light airy accommodation.

Strumpshaw is midway between Norwich and Great Yarmouth; it is situated on the highest area of land in the Norfolk Broads, but its main claim to fame is as the home of the RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen. Here you may see marsh harriers gliding over the reed beds or hear the booming of a bittern. The village is also the home of Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum which is well worth a visit. The beaches of the east coast are a short drive away or you can jump on a train from the neighbouring village of Lingwood and enjoy a day exploring the lovely city of Norwich.

Brandon Barn stands in the grounds of the owner's Georgian house, and has been tastefully converted to provide light airy accommodation. Ancient and modern features have been carefully combined - the rear wall of the property has been left to expose the Norfolk flints and there are exposed beams in the first floor sitting room and bedroom, while on the ground floor there is a modern kitchen, shower room and dining room. Pub: 500 yards Shop: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Dining Room with table and four chairs, sofa bed with further tuck-under bed
Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD and CD player
Bedroom with a king-size bed

Garden: Small courtyard area with table and chairs, access to owner's garden by arrangement - please note there are uncovered ponds.
Parking: Driveway for two vehicles.
Heating: Night storage heaters and electric convector heaters.
Also Provided: Towels. Broadband, CD player, radio, books and games.
Notes: Care should be taken around uncovered water at all times.

Rose Cottage, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £341 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Rose Cottage is an attractive period cottage set in the most historic part of this coastal village. Bags of character and very comfortable accommodation.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

Rose Cottage is a very attractive period cottage which is situated on the green and opposite the church in what is unquestionably one of the more historic parts of this delightful coastal village. Tastefully furnished the accommodation is a good size with a wealth of character features which certainly add to its charm. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video, table, chairs and wood burner
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Utility Room located in the small outbuilding with a washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

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

Garden: Small rear garden with patio area and lawn, fully enclosed and secure. Garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for one car at the front of the property and one at the rear.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Travel Cot. Towels. Books, games and CDs.
Notes: The property has a spiral staircase, open tread wooden stairs with a safety bar to the rear of tread. A housekeeping deposit of £100 is payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before the start of your holiday.

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £373 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Northrepps sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village, which is a short distance from the beaches at Overstrand and Cromer.

Northrepps is a picturesque rural village, which is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is only one mile from Overstrand, with quiet sands that are great for both lazy summer days and bracing winter walks. The bustling coastal resort of Cromer is just two and a half miles away and also has a lovely sandy beach as well as a pier, traditional seaside entertainment, a good range of shops and eating places and excellent cliff-top walks. The area offers scenic paths for walks and bike rides and the cottage is located close to the North Norfolk Cycle way.

Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which, offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village. Within walking distance of the local pub, it is attractively furnished, with a bedroom annexe which is great for teenagers and offering additional accommodation for those who wish for their own space. Shop: 2 miles Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating and split into two areas with a main sitting area with TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi and a second sitting area with comfortable seating
Dining Room with table, chairs and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with 2ft 6" twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand held telephone style shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Annexe - ground floor with a single bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in power shower, washbasin and wc - this room is an optional extra and only suitable in summer months, May to Sept only - please see charges below

Garden: Front and rear garden. The front garden has a small covered pond which may make it unsuitable for young children. The rear garden is enclosed and has a small lawn area, patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway at the front of the property for two to three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. in all rooms, except the annexe which has a free-standing thermostatic electric radiator, included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct to Apr, payable on booking..
Also Provided: Stairgate and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome, with restriction on upstairs and bedrooms.
Extras: The Annexe is available May to Sept only as an optional extra of £40 per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Please note that Shamrock's has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age; some guests, particularly very young children, may not find these suitable.

Suffolk Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £578 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Suffolk Cottage is a beautiful typically Suffolk cottage! Set along a single track, no through road every attention to detail has been paid by the owner. A wonderful luxury retreat. Benhall is situated on the edge of the Suffolk Heritage Coast and Heaths district, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a small, quiet village ideal for those looking to relax and unwind. The village is a perfect place for those wishing to explore the local area. The coastal town of Aldeburgh is a ten minute drive away, Southwold can be reached within approximately twenty minutes, Snape within five minutes and Saxmundham is only one mile away. Suffolk Cottage is a beautiful typically Suffolk cottage! Set along a single track, no through road every attention to detail has been paid by the owner. A wonderful luxury retreat. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 1 mile Ground Floor: Sitting Room with large flat screen TV, Sky (you will need to bring your own viewing card) DVD and cinema surround sound Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave Bedroom 3 with super king size bed (can be made up as twin beds please specify at the time of booking)Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and washing machine Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with super king size bed (can be made up as twin beds please specify at the time of booking)and En-Suite Bathroom with shower cubicle, two washbasins, roll top bath and w.c. Bedroom 2 with super king size bed (can be made up as twin beds please specify at the time of booking)and En-suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: The garden is of a good size and abuts open farmland. Garden furniture. Parking: Off road. Heating: Oil fired under floor heating downstairs with radiators upstairs.

Samphire, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £495 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Samphire is an immaculately presented three story house situated on the edge of Church Farm in Aldeburgh. 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. Samphire is an immaculately presented three story property situated on the edge of Church Farm. There are stunning views over the Marshes towards Thorpeness and of the sea from the first floor Sitting Room balcony and from the main bedroom's cosy window seat. With wonderful attention to detail, Samphire really has far more to offer than there is room to list! The perfect retreat for the discerning visitor. Shop: 700 yards Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and wood burning stove Cloakroom with w.c., wash basin and washer/dryer Kitchen with electric and gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and radio/CD/MP3player. Table and chairs. French doors to rear courtyard garden. First Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and SKY. Electric wall mounted flame effect fire. French doors to balcony. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 1 with king size bed. Bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, wash basin and w.c. Garden: Attractive walled landscaped front garden with seating. Pretty rear walled courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Single garage plus unrestricted on-street parking. Heating: Air source heat pump.

1 Brick Kiln Barns, Dilham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dilham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Dilham is a pretty Broads village, the cottage is on one level with attractive accommodation. This is an ideal area for walking, cycling and bird watching. 1 & 2 Brick Kiln Barns are ideal for groups wishing to holiday together.

The pretty Broadland village of Dilham lies in the centre of a conversation area, thirteen miles North East of Norwich. This is an ideal area from which to explore the unspoilt countryside and waterways of the Broads. Boats and canoes are available for hire nearby at Wayford Bridge, Wroxham and Potter Heigham and The Museum of the Broads at nearby Stalham Staithe is well worth a visit. A little further afield you can explore the beautiful beaches of the Norfolk coast or the vibrant cathedral city of Norwich where you will find a huge selection of places to eat, theatres and galleries.

1 & 2 Brick Kiln Barns are two charming single storey adjoining cottages based on the footprint of an ancient brick moulding barn in the pretty village of Dilham. They stand to the rear of the owner's property overlooking open farmland; the area is perfect for bird watching with several RSPB reserves in the vicinity. Guests are welcome to relax on the lawns and you can use the canoe launching site into a quiet branch of the River Ant, however the fishing rights are reserved for the local kingfishers and the occasional otter. Shop: 4 miles Pub: 0.1 miles

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD player
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and washer/dryer
Bedroom 1 with a king size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds, a pull-out truckle bed is available for an additional charge please request on booking
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin, and wc

Garden: Private patio area with charcoal barbecue, table and chairs and access to lawn.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: Electric under floor heating throughout.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Extras: There is an additional charge of £40 per week payable on booking for use of the truckle bed in Bedroom 2.
Notes: Water is supplied to the property via a bore hole that is in an enclosed shed on the property. Children should be supervised at all times near open water.

Leath Barn Cottage, West Somerton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £542 to £0

Self catering accommodation in West Somerton sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to a Pub • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: In a peaceful location amidst rolling farmland it offers peace and tranquillity, yet so close to the coast and Norfolk broads. Leath Barn is an excellent base for a family holiday and offers good quality accommodation.

West Somerton is a small Broadland village tucked into a quiet corner of East Norfolk, super for all bird-watching enthusiasts! It has been featured in the BBC Coast programme and quoted by Nicholas Crane "as my favourite place on the Norfolk Broads". Certainly West Somerton has one of the prettiest Staithes. Families will enjoy days out at the many attractions in the area: try Bewilderwood, great adventure for the children, or a day cruising the Broads. The sandy beaches at Winterton and Horsey are only two miles away, with the bustling seaside resort of Great Yarmouth a little further.

Leath Barn is a beautiful example of a traditional Norfolk barn, which has been sympathetically converted retaining many of the original features. In a peaceful location amidst rolling farmland it offers peace and tranquillity. Bird watching opportunities abound in the area, the staithe in the village is an excellent place to observe many species of both birds and wildlife. Martham Broad Nature Reserve, one of the Broad's largest at over 101 acres and also a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is only a short distance from the property. The accommodation is spacious, stylish, attractive and well-equipped and would suit both families and adult groups. Shop/Pub: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall with comfortable seating
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video/DVD and CD hi-fi
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with shower and washbasin

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Two cots. Two highchairs. Towels. Water colour painting classes can be arranged with the owner.
Notes: Please note that there are different levels between the dining area and kitchen area.
Special Offers: Price reduction for full-week bookings in price band A for up to four people, book a week for the price of a short break - £406.

2 Little Lane, Docking, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £275 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Docking sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A cosy cottage in a quiet location in this popular Norfolk village. Close to the coast at Brancaster and Thornham, literally just minutes away by car. So enjoy all the benefits of a family holiday close to the sandy beaches of the Norfolk coast.

Docking is a well located North Norfolk village surrounded by unspoilt countryside, providing easy access to the area's country and coastal attractions. It is four miles from the splendid sandy beach at Brancaster with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton seven miles away. The beaches at Heacham, Holme, Holkham and Wells harbour are all nearby and there are also many bird reserves in the area. The village has a large general store, a pub, a fish and chip shop and a cafe. There is also a large playing field with a tennis court.

This cosy cottage is quietly situated on the edge of the village. It retains many original features and is pleasantly and simply furnished throughout, providing a warm and welcoming base from which to explore the area. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: .75 mile

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, 19" flat screen TV/DVD/CD player with Freeview, feature fireplace with gas wood burner-style stove, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and DAB radio

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds
Small Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, garden furniture and barbecue. Shed for cycle storage.
Heating: Electricity and night storage heating included May-Sept and £15 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Parking: For one car.
Also Provided: Books and games.

The Nutshell, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £505 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Nutshell is a perfectly appointed cottage situated in Aldeburgh's High Street. The cottage has the added advantage of a courtyard garden and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room making the accommodation very versatile. 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. The Nutshell is a perfectly appointed cottage situated on Aldeburgh's High Street. The cottage has the added advantage of a courtyard garden and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room making the accommodation very versatile. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 10 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Bose iPod dock Conservatory with table and chairs Bedroom 2 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with a small, roll top bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Dressing Room Garden: Courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.