East England cottages and self catering

Granary Cottage, Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Snape sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Granary Cottage sleeps four persons, and is heavily beamed. Snape is world famous for its concert hall and music festivals, it is also a popular self catering holiday location due to its proximity to Aldeburgh, the Heritage Coast, the heaths, forests, rivers and bird reserves as well as all the other areas of interest within the county. The quiet lanes and paths in the locality make it an ideal area for walking and cycling. The village itself offers a complex of interesting shops at the Maltings, three pubs a good village store, a post office and a fine church. Valley Farm is situated on the outskirts of the village and the Barn is a detached, thatched building which used to form an integral part of the farm when it was working It has been thoughtfully converted by the owners to provide three attractive self contained holiday units. Granary Cottage forms the centre unit of the barn. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 750 yards Ground Floor: Open Plan Living/Dining Area comprising a Kitchen Area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and Sitting Area with TV and DVD Bedroom 1 with double bed First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds, galleried over living area Bathroom with electric shower over bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Patio area and communal garden. Parking: Private. Heating: Oil heating. Notes: Laundry room next to property provides washing machine and tumble dryer.

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.

Beachcroft, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £205 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy cottage providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere in a good location for exploring the beautiful heritage coast. 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. Beachcroft is a cosy cottage providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere. The garden includes a summerhouse and the property is in a good location for exploring the beautiful Heritage Coast. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and gas fire Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Steep cottage stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Summerhouse with electric socket and light. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

Heron Cottage, Stalham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Stalham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Heron Cottage is a charming two bedroom cottage set in the peaceful village of Ingham Corner. The cottage has been sympathetically renovated throughout, retaining its 'Norfolk charm'.

Ingham Corner is a peaceful village close to the beautiful sandy beaches of the East coast; Sea Palling and Mundesley are just three miles away and both offer sandy beaches and a traditional seaside atmosphere. The Norfolk Broads are also close by where you can enjoy a day on the water either by joining one of the many organised cruises or you can hire a boat for the day. The whole area abounds with wildlife and is the perfect location for a relaxing break at any time of the year.

Heron Cottage is a charming two bedroom cottage set in the peaceful village of Ingham Corner. The cottage has been sympathetically renovated throughout, retaining its 'Norfolk charm' with a Norfolk winder staircase, wood burner and a pretty south-facing cottage garden to relax in at the end of an enjoyable day spent exploring the area. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freesat, iPod dock, DVD player and CD player, dining table and chairs and a wood burner
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king size bed - leading to
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For one medium vehicle on gravelled area to front of cottage.
Heating: Electric radiators and wood burner - starter pack of logs provided.
Also Provided: Books and games, fixed stair gate at top of stairs, a Pay-As-You-Go mobile is available at the property for guests' use. Guests "top up" to their own requirements - please ensure that it is left in the property on departure.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £6.50 per person payable on booking.
Pets: One medium size dog is welcome - please be aware of our booking conditions.
Notes: The stairs are steep with a twist in keeping with the age of the property and open directly into Bedroom 1 through fixed stair gate. Due to the layout of the bedrooms the property may be more suitable for families.

Garden Cottage, South Walsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £320 to £0

Self catering accommodation in South Walsham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Garden Cottage is a very attractive conversion and offers accommodation that is tastefully furnished and well equipped.

South Walsham is an excellent base within a conservation area at the centre of The Broads. The village is home to The Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, which comprises 180 acres of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad. It is a superb location for ornithologists and walkers with its many nature trails. It is also only thirty minutes from the sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Winterton and the fine city of Norwich.

Garden Cottage is a delightful conversion and offers accommodation on one level in a quiet location in this very pretty Broads village. Tastefully furnished with modern amenities and comforts, it is spacious and well equipped making it a fabulous base for exploring the Broads, surrounding countryside and the sandy beaches of the East coast. Shop/Pub: 0.75 miles

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Dining Area with table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and water softener
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, wall-mounted TV, French doors to the rear garden and patio area
Wet Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Open plan lawned area with three patio areas situated to attract the sun or shade at all times of the day with garden furniture to each, barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: Under floor heating.
Also Provided: Towels, books and games.
Notes: Garden Cottage sits to the rear of Pond Cottage - Prop Ref 1139 and has the same owner, making it suitable for guests who wish to have privacy but join families and friends in the larger property.

Sunnyside Cottage, Laxfield, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Laxfield sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to a Pub • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Sunnyside Cottage lies hidden away in the heart of the village nestled away from the road and backs on to a small stream with lovely views over the meadows to enjoy on sunny days. Laxfield is a charming village and well situated as a base to explore some of the loveliest and popular parts of Suffolk. It features what has been voted one of the best pubs in the county - The Kings Head (known as the Low House), a medieval Guildhall containing a museum and a shop that sells food, newspapers, alcohol etc. Laxfield has a playing field with a children's playground, a newly refurbished village hall which holds numerous events, All Saint's Church and two pubs. The Low House is one of the few pubs in the country without a bar - instead it has a traditional tap room. It is also known for its horse carriage rides, family friendly garden where events such as an annual beer festival, plays, Morris dancing and concerts are also held. The village is well located and is a short drive from Southwold, Walberswick and Framlingham with its castle and market. The nearby village of Stradbroke has tennis courts, a gym, swimming pool along with a butcher's and bakery. Sunnyside Cottage lies hidden away in the heart of the village nestled away from the road and backs on to a small stream with lovely views over the meadows to enjoy on sunny days. The cottage is full of character and offers a step back in time with exposed beams - some of which date back nearly 500 years. The cottage offers comfortable accommodation and a place to escape to. Local facilities are on your doorstep Shop: 100 yards Pub: 150 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, wood burner Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice-box Outside Shed with washing machine and tumble dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Garden with furniture and field views. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Electric storage heating, wood burner. Pets: One well behaved pet welcome. Also Provided: Towels, logs and kindling. Notes: Parents should be aware that there is exposed water nearby - a small stream.

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £542 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Rosstyn House is a spacious, delightful property over three storeys, with sea views from most of the rooms. In a central location with the seaside resort of Hunstanton it offers an ideal opportunity to experience a traditional seaside holiday.

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, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. 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. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Rosstyn House is an imposing three-storey semi-detached family house enjoying a superb position overlooking Lincoln Square and with wide views to the sea. It offers excellent accommodation for eight people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The High Street is within easy reach as are the various other amenities the town has to offer. With its wide selection of leisure activities and other attractions, Hunstanton is an ideal location for enjoying a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: several within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs and decorative fireplace - sealed and not for use
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Breakfast Room with table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 with a double bed, sofa and desk

Garden: The main garden is to the rear and consists of a small grass area and patio with garden furniture. There is a small decorative garden at the front of the property.
Parking: Roadside on Lincoln Square where parking is not normally a problem. There is a strip of land to the side of the property which is off-road and can be used if required although it is not designated.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Broadband, CDs, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at a £1.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Bedroom 3 is heated by night storage heaters

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.

The Chatters, Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £372 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Fakenham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Fantastic views over open countryside, in a great location for exploring and getting to the coast at Wells and Burnham Overy Staithe, The Chatters will not disappoint and you will be ohhhh so comfy.

Sculthorpe is located just one mile from the market town of Fakenham and eight miles from the popular North Norfolk Coast. The village has a fabulous fenland nature reserve, which is home to the Hawk and Owl Trust; the whole site is accessed via a Boardwalk and is a super place to observe a wide variety of bird and wildlife. Burnham Market and Holkham are easily accessible and Fakenham offers a variety of shopping opportunities, a very good weekly market, cinema and bowling centre. The village has two pubs both of which serve good food. National Cycle Route 2 runs through the village and the surrounding quiet lanes, eventually ending at Wells-next-the-Sea.

The Chatters is a modern, deceptively spacious property with extensive views over farmland to the rear. Extremely well equipped and comfortable, the accommodation is light and airy and very appealing. Sculthorpe is well serviced by the Coast Hopper bus which will take you from King's Lynn to Wells. There is also a local taxi service in the village as well as bike hire. Pub: 0.25 miles Shops/Restaurants: 1 mile in Fakenham

Ground floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, decorative fireplace and French windows to the garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric hob and oven, large American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, combination microwave, iPod dock, CD hi-fi, table and chairs and French doors to the garden
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Private rear garden with views over open countryside. Patio and garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games, telephone for incoming calls, storage for cycles and Wi-Fi.

Hightide, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £855 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: The tasteful conversion has resulted in wheelchair friendly spacious ground floor accommodation. With the sea and promenade easily accessible, private parking and delightful garden this property offers the highest standard of accommodation Southwold Pier Area - It is often said that nothing changes in Southwold. However, the much-acclaimed pier was rebuilt in 2001 and was the first to be constructed in England in over fifty years. It now fits in well with the painted beach huts, promenade and colourful flowerbeds. There is a shop, cafes and an alternative amusement arcade there. The selection of properties' hereabouts makes it an ideal location to stay in Southwold if you require quiet accommodation that is also close to the beach, town centre and the many footpaths across the marshes leading you to the less explored areas of the town. Sleeping nine + four and located opposite the pier with perfect sea views, Hightide is tastefully decorated throughout with high quality furnishings and fittings and special Level two rated accessibility modifications made to enable disabled members of the family to relax and enjoy their holiday. This property comes very highly recommended. The tasteful conversion has resulted in wheelchair friendly spacious ground floor accommodation. With the sea and promenade easily accessible, private parking and delightful garden this property offers the highest standard of accommodation. Shop: 400 yards. Pub: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with Freeview, DVD player and sofa bed Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Area is large and open plan, fully equipped and comfortable - spiral stairs leading up to first floor Bedroom 1 with a double bed and bunk beds and wash basin Bedroom 2 with a single electric height adjustable bed (A hoist is fitted and goes from the single bedroom to the shower room and back. Customers will need to bring their own sling)Shower Room is wheelchair accessible with anti-slip floor and a height adjustable shower table and shower chair, washbasin and w.c. with grip rails First Floor: Sitting Room with a TV with Freeview/DVD/stereo, sofa bed, wood burning stove and views of the pier and sea Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, electric shower, washbasin, w.c. Bedroom 4 with twin beds Garden: Large wheelchair accessible enclosed gardens with garden furniture, playhouse and barbecue. Parking: Private for two cars. Heating: Central heating. National Accessibility Scheme Level two - typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

White Lion Cottage, Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Coltishall sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive and comfortable cottage just 150 yards from Coltishall Common and the River Bure.

The lovely village of Coltishall is situated on the winding River Bure, a perfect location for lazy days watching the boats go by. There are many 18th century properties and an interesting church, which add to its character. It is ideally located for exploring the Broads, the wide sandy beaches of the East Coast and beautiful North Norfolk. Sailing and fishing are available locally and there are many pretty walks and quiet lanes for cycling close by. There are shops, antique centres, pubs and restaurants situated within the village.

This very attractive double-fronted cottage dates back to 1896 and has been renovated to a high standard to provide spacious, warm and comfortable accommodation. It is situated on a quiet lane, just 150 yards from Coltishall Common and the River Bure. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room 1 attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview and DVD player
Sitting Room 2 with comfortable seating and CD hi-fi
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and CD hi-fi, leading to
Dining Room with dining table and chairs

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

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned and gravel rear garden with furniture and barbecue, overlooking meadowland, just a few steps from the cottage.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £15 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.

2 The Dunes, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £468 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Leiston sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Pleasant property ideal for family holidays close to the beach. 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. The Dunes occupies a sunny corner site with direct access to the beach as well as having all other local amenities within an easy walk. There is a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in neighbouring Aldeburgh with walks abound on the surrounding coastal heaths. The interior has been refurbished by the owners who have retained or incorporated features to match the Edwardian style of the property. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video, CD/radio and gas log-effect fire Dining Hall with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher Utility Area with washer/dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and a balcony with a sea view Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 5 with twin beds and excellent views along the coast to Aldeburgh Garden: Enclosed front garden plus shared rear access. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Part central heating, part electric fires. Also Provided: Telephone for incoming calls only.