Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in Suffolk, East England

Ashtree, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £397 to £921

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick sleeps 7.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: The perfect location in which to relax and unwind this very spacious well appointed property and its large secluded garden nestle peacefully down a quiet country lane in the beautiful seaside village of Walberswick (pictured). Sand and pebble beaches and a wide variety of flora and fauna in over a thousand acres of heath and marshland delight ramblers and visitors alike and the village hosts the popular annual British Open crabbing competition. Restaurants and craft shops complete the picture and across the river (accessed by foot ferry or bridge) lies Southwold with its harbourside huts selling fresh fish. Aldeburgh Snape Maltings and Woodbridge are an easy drive.

Entrance to very spacious sitting/dining room with conservatory and dining area and doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen. Single bedroom. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC. Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Wet room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Granary, Uggeshall, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £438 to £1265

Self catering accommodation in Uggeshall sleeps 8.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by Luxury accommodation sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Set just 3 miles from the Suffolk Heritage coast in a tranquil gently elevated setting affording undulating country views all around these two superb and stylishly converted barns are ideal for all weather holidays with family and friends. Retaining a wealth of original character in their beautifully furnished and well equipped interiors they can (by arrangement) be interconnected to accommodate up to 12 people. Enjoying their own individual gardens they sit near the owners' lovely Edwardian home in 20 rural acres home to grazing horses and nesting owls as well as a small lake.
A short 3 mile drive reaches the Blue Flag Pier beach at Southwold and from the harbour of this lovely seaside town famous for its colourful beach huts lighthouse and Adnams beer there is an easy walk over the footbridge to the pretty Walberswick village (a rowing ferry plies back and forth in the summer months). Africa Alive at Kessingland boat hire for the Southern Broads at the market town of Beccles RSPB Minsmere Dunwich Heath (N.T.) and superb fish and chips by the beach at the little village of Dunwich are all under 8 miles away whilst the medieval city of Norwich with its castle cathedral cinemas restaurants and excellent shopping is 26 miles. Shop and pubs 1 mile.

Hall. Sitting room. Kitchen/dining room. Cloakroom/W.C. Double bedroom (twins by arrangement) and ensuite wet room/W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with 5' bed and ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment). Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arrangement). Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Barn, Oulton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £860 to £2046

Self catering accommodation in Oulton sleeps 12.

Features include: Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break • Ultimate • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Wonderfully situated just 3 miles from sandy beaches and with Suffolk Wildlife Trust conservation meadows on the doorstep these two superb and stylishly converted barns are ideal for holidays with family and friends whatever the season. Beamed throughout and retaining a wealth of original features in their beautifully furnished and well equipped interiors they can (by arrangement) be interconnected to accommodate up to 16 people. Enjoying their own private patios and glorious countryside views across the marshes they adjoin the owners' home in an excellent location for walkers and nature lovers as well as for exploring the lovely Suffolk/Norfolk coast and borders area.

A great array of attractions lie within 5 miles – Lowestoft is a family friendly seaside resort boasting gorgeous award winning beaches as well as two piers for traditional seaside amusements and the thrilling rides of the Pleasurewood Hills theme park. Fritton Lake Country World Somerleyton Hall and Pakefield are also popular and nearby Oulton Broad offers the contrasting pleasures of tranquil boat trips to explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads and its famous Thursday evening speedboat racing. Only 13 miles away the elegant resort of Southwold is renowned for its colourful beach huts traditional pier lighthouse and Adnams beer. From the harbourside there is an easy walk over the footbridge to the pretty village of Walberswick (of crabbing competition fame). Energetic walkers can continue on to Dunwich fortifying themselves with fish and chips on the beach before heading on to RSPB Minsmere. For city delights the lovely medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral castle museums galleries restaurants and fine shopping is an easy drive away. Pub and shop 1 mile.

Entrance hall with wood burning stove. Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area and doors to patio. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Twin bedded room with ensuite wet room/WC. Stairs to first floor: Galleried landing. Beamed sitting room with wood burning stove. Second sitting area. Single bedroom with pull out bed (for + 1) and ensuite shower room/WC. Stairs to galleried double bedroom. Second single bedroom with pull out bed (for + 1) and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Stairs to second galleried double bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Deben Reach, Old Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £506 to £1397

Self catering accommodation in Old Felixstowe sleeps 8.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In an enviable elevated setting with glorious views over the golf course and the boating activity on the River Deben estuary this spacious property makes a perfect base for family holidays. Well appointed and very comfortable it stands in its large attractive garden (pictured right) a ten-minute stroll from Old Felixstowe's Blue Flag beach. The small ferry boat that crosses the river to Bawdsey quaint cottages and two excellent inns are 15 minutes walk away whilst an 18 hole and a 9 hole pay and play golf course are only 5 minutes' walk. Felixstowe town (1½ miles) provides leisure facilities and a seaside funfair. Visitors are sure to enjoy exploring the scenic beauty of the surrounding area including Constable country and Rendlesham and Tunstall forests and the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths long-distance footpath. The market town of Woodbridge's Tide Mill (N.T.) Sutton Hoo's Anglo Saxon burial site Orford Castle Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings Concert Hall are all within easy reach. Pub under ½ mile; shops beach fishing and cycle hire 1½ miles.

Well equipped kitchen. Utility room. Comfortable sitting room with gas fire and rugs on wooden floor. Dining room with rugs on wooden floor. Double bedroom with 6' bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Three twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/W.C. Shower room. Cloakroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Heath House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 14
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 14.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 14

Accommodation overview: Enjoy a millionaire’s lifestyle...just five minutes’ drive from the beach and the charming town of Aldeburgh. This grand detached house adapts itself to many different types of holiday. For an adventure-filled family holiday it is perfectly located to explore the Suffolk Heritage coastline and is in close proximity to the North Warren RSBP bird reserve. There is a fully equipped indoor games room and children’s play area. It is equally suited as a peaceful country retreat, set in 15 acres of enclosed woodland with fantastic south-facing terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens. Just a short drive leads to Aldeburgh’s beach and the sea where there is plenty to do, great for seaside holiday fun. The interior is tastefully furnished with a spacious drawing room with feature marble fireplace, an elegant dining-room, a breakfast room and a sunny day room, all of which have French doors onto the south-facing terrace. The seven bedrooms, two with Sky TV, all have views to the gardens and are comfortably furnished and pleasantly decorated. Aldeburgh’s high street has numerous high quality restaurants, many individual shops, traditional public houses, an independent cinema and award-winning fish and chip shops. There is a super beach which is home to the famous ‘Scallop Sculpture’ by the artist Maggie Hambling and the fishermen’s huts selling the local catch of the day. With its golf course, tennis courts, and sea and river sailing, the town has something for everyone. Aldeburgh is noted for its close association with the composer Benjamin Britten and was the backdrop for many of his operas. Nearby in the village of Snape is the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall where the Aldeburgh Music and Arts Festival is held annually. Lovely strolls along the beach or beach path can be enjoyed as well as picturesque drives to other coastal towns and villages of interest including Southwold, Woodbridge, Dunwich, Orford, Thorpeness and Walberswick. 6 miles north of Heath House is the Minsmere RSPB reserve. Shop 1 mile.

Spacious drawing room with Sky TV, feature fireplace and French doors leading to terrace. Dining room. Morning room with double sofa bed (alternative sleeping), Sky TV and doors to terrace and gardens. Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with door to terrace. Utility. Games room with door to garden and access to annexe. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed. Three twin bedrooms. Two bathrooms with toilet. Shower room with toilet. Self-contained annexe (above games room, accessed through house): Kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Spindrift, Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £253 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Kessingland sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Just 150 yards from the glorious sand duned beach at Kessingland a traditional seaside village on the Suffolk Heritage coast this well appointed single storey property provides an ideal holiday base for families and couples alike. Adjoining another property it is one of several set on a small park enjoying direct access to the coastal footpath and steps down to the beach. Only 4 miles away the popular resort of Lowestoft offers traditional seaside entertainments and both Pleasurewood Hills theme park and Africa Alive are within a short drive. Southwold with its pier and summer theatre Dunwich Heath and beach RSPB Minsmere Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood and Snape Maltings concert hall are also easily accessible as are the lovely Norfolk Broads. Pub 500 yards shop ¼ mile.

Sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room with 2' 6" beds. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Church Cottage, Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £358 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Reydon sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This cosy cottage is set within a private cluster of barn conversions in a rural position less than two miles from the seaside town of Southwold which boasts its own famous brewery good shops summer theatre lighthouse and brightly painted beach huts. Lovely coastal walks to Dunwich Heath (N.T.) and RSPB Minsmere. Snape Maltings and Concert Hall are a 15 mile drive. Golf tennis and riding nearby. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Rear entrance hall. Beamed farmhouse style kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with open fire. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). First floor: Pretty double bedroom. Two single bedrooms one with additional pull out bed (for + child). Cloakroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Pelican Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Pelican Cottage, one of a pair, is a delightful Victorian fisherman’s cottage which has been updated to a very high standard; it is located in the heart of Aldeburgh high street with its wide range of restaurants, including a famous fish and chip shop, designer boutiques, art galleries and coffee shops. The beach is less than a minute’s stroll and there are glimpses of the sea from the front of the holiday cottage. Aldeburgh, famous for its connections with the composer Benjamin Britten, also has an independent cinema, summer theatre, sailing, golf and tennis. Shops 10 yards, pub 20 yards.

Living room with feature Victorian fireplace and wooden floor. Kitchen/dining room with laminate floor. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom (2ft 6in beds for +2 children).

The Old School, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 9.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: This attractive, spacious, detached Victorian house is ideally situated within the conservation area of the popular village of Dunwich on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, making it the perfect location for family holidays. It has been refurbished and retains much of its original character but now provides modern comfortable living with a twist. The upper floor has been converted to spacious living accommodation to offer panoramic views across forest, marshes, beach and out to sea. Dunwich is a unique small fishing village ideally located between Southwold and Aldeburgh in a very beautiful and historic part of the East Anglian coastline. Dunwich is surrounded by extensive heathlands, forest, marsh and reedy foreshore leading on to miles of unspoilt beaches. A birdwatcher’s paradise, the RSPB reserve at Minsmere is only a few minutes away. There is an interesting museum, a well known fish and chip restaurant, and gift shop on the beach where freshly caught fish can be purchased directly from fishermen. There is a wide range of activities available in the area including bird watching, walking, cycling and sailing. The famous resorts of Southwold, with its lighthouse, pier and colourful beach huts and Aldeburgh, famous for its connections with composer Benjamin Britten, are a short drive away, as are the picturesque villages of Walberswick and Orford. Shops 3 miles, pub 200 yards.

Double bedroom with 5ft bed, double sofa bed (alternative sleeping only), French doors leading to garden and en-suite bathroom with rain shower over circular bath, toilet and limestone floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Two twin bedrooms, one with additional single pull-out bed (for +1 child) and TV/video. Bathroom with rain shower over spa bath, toilet and limestone floor. First floor: Living room/snug. Large, vaulted, beamed sitting/dining room opening into kitchen with electric range (for cooking), breakfast area, oak floor and French doors onto Juliet balcony.

Spindrift, Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £253 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Kessingland sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Just 150 yards from the glorious sand duned beach at Kessingland a traditional seaside village on the Suffolk Heritage coast this well appointed single storey property provides an ideal holiday base for families and couples alike. Adjoining another property it is one of several set on a small park enjoying direct access to the coastal footpath and steps down to the beach. Only 4 miles away the popular resort of Lowestoft offers traditional seaside entertainments and both Pleasurewood Hills theme park and Africa Alive are within a short drive. Southwold with its pier and summer theatre Dunwich Heath and beach RSPB Minsmere Aldeburgh with its fishing boats and local seafood and Snape Maltings concert hall are also easily accessible as are the lovely Norfolk Broads. Pub 500 yards shop ¼ mile.

Sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room with 2' 6“ beds. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Coach House, Corton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £271 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Corton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This delightful cottage is just three miles from Lowestoft's fine sandy beaches. Converted from former stables it is peacefully set on a working farm and offers an ideal base for enjoying the surrounding area. Boat hire to explore Broadland's waterways windsurfing and sailing are available at Oulton Broad (3 miles) Fritton Lake and Countryworld Somerleyton Hall and Africa Alive are all within 8 miles and the coastal town of Southwold is about 15 miles. Lowestoft offers a choice of shops inns and restaurants. Golf and fishing locally. Village pub about 1 mile. Nearest shops at Hopton 1½ miles.

Spacious open plan living room with dining area and newly fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom and twin bedded room both with pine furniture. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

High Green, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £388 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Leiston sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This elegant Grade II listed Georgian property boasts spacious and very comfortable accommodation over three floors and an ideal location within walking distance of the historic heart of the thriving Suffolk town of Leiston. A wealth of attractions lie within easy reach including the concert hall shops cafe galleries and farmers' market at Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh (3 miles) with its eclectic shops fishing boats and long pebble beach setting for The Scallop Maggi Hambling's sculpture dedicated to Benjamin Britten. Lovely Southwold's delightful pier and restaurants walking on Dunwich Heath RSPB Minsmere Sutton Hoo (N.T.) and the grounds and castle at Framlingham are also an easy drive. Golf horse riding and an indoor swimming pool are nearby. Shops inns and restaurants within 500 yards.

Sitting room with gas fire. Dining room with open fire. Well equipped kitchen. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom. Shower room/W.C. Second floor: Three single bedrooms.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143