East England cottages and self catering

Beach Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £500 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: What a view! Beach Cottage is situated on Aldeburgh's Crag Path and enjoys uninterrupted views of the Beach and Sea beyond from the first floor Sitting Room. 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. What a view! Beach Cottage is situated on Aldeburgh's Crag Path and enjoys uninterrupted views of the beach and sea beyond from the first floor Sitting Room. The property offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone to enjoy a real seaside holiday with everything you could need during your stay within easy walking distance. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 150 yards GROUND FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 2: Twin beds and sea views. En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Utility Area: Washing machine. FIRST FLOOR Sitting Room: TV and window seat. Stunning views of the beach and sea beyond and up and down Crag Path. Kitchen: Electric cooker and hob, fridge freezer and microwave. Dining Area: Table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. Garden: Enclosed small front patio area. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: One small, well behaved dog welcome

Ivy Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £634 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Ivy Cottage has recently been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard and is set in the heart of the town 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 greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Ivy Cottage has been completely updated and renovated to a very high standard creating a property suitable for families and also a cosy retreat for couples. It is beautifully furnished, well equipped and is situated in an ideal location with the beach, Common and town centre all within a few minutes walk. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with Freeview and DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and w.c. Stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Garden: A pretty, private and fenced courtyard with garden shed suitable for bike storage. Garden table and chairs also available. Parking: Free parking available at a short distance away (20 yards from property).Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog allowed.

The Haven, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: The Haven is a re-modelled sixties style property only 100 yards from the beach. Southwold Central - The properties located in central Southwold are all 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 upper promenade is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the lighthouse in the town is a good landmark. There is also easy access to the common and a nearby footpath takes you down to the harbour with the foot ferry to Walberswick (summer only). Don't forget that the beach is never very far away! The Haven is a re-modelled sixties style property. The theme is light, contemporary and comfortable with trendy art and furniture. Ideally situated in a quiet off-road position in the historical centre but only 100 yards from the beach, shops and restaurants. Suited to both young and old, all year round, it has a safe, enclosed, sunny patio balcony off the master bedroom a shady walled terrace and the added bonus of private parking. Shop : 100 yards Pub : 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with TV, DVD, sofa bed, table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and microwave Conservatory with table and chairs overlooking the walled terrace First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear walled terrace floodlit with table & chairs. Front enclosed terrace with plants and shrubs. Parking: Garage and parking for two cars (freezer in the garage). Heating: Electric radiators. Pets: One pet allowed by permission.

Seaescape Cottage, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £85 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Seascape is ideal for a relaxing family holiday, being in a quiet street near the centre of Mundesley but only a five minute walk away from the lovely sandy beach.

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. It has a wonderful wide beach backed by a small promenade and a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Some may enjoy a dip in the sea or perhaps just the chance to relax and enjoy the view, whilst children will love to play on the golden sands. There is a golf course and driving range in the village with both horse riding and sea fishing available locally. Historic houses, steam trains, water sports and nature reserves are all within a short drive.

Seascape is ideal for a relaxing family holiday, being in a quiet street near the centre of Mundesley but only a five minute walk away from the lovely sandy beach. This Victorian end terrace property dating to 1850 has been carefully renovated and provides comfortable accommodation with a pretty rear garden that looks out over Gold Park towards the sea. Shop/Pub: 5 minute walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player, dining table and six chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker fridge/freezer, combination microwave, and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatically controlled shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard garden with table and chairs and a barbecue.
Parking: Roadside and public car parks.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Radio, books and games.
Notes: There are two steep steps up into the house.

2 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: Ideal for families or couples, the accommodation is on one level, close to the Broads and Coast at Waxham and Sea Palling. A great location for exploring and walking or cycling with masses of quiet lanes locally.

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 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 where 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.

Knapton Hall Cottage, Knapton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £493 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Knapton sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Luxury breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Knapton Hall Cottage is a very attractive property, offering tasteful and attractive accommodation of a high standard.

Knapton is a small, quiet rural village just a couple of miles from the sandy beaches of Mundesley with Sidestrand and Cromer a little further up the coast. The small market town of North Walsham offers individual shopping opportunities and from here you could catch the local train to the county's historic capital, Norwich. With the Broads and Wroxham also close by, this is a great location for exploring and enjoying the many attractions of the county.

The cottage sits within the courtyard of Knapton Hall, which with the local church of St Peter's, is mentioned in Pevsner. It has undergone extensive refurbishment and offers superior accommodation which is both spacious and well equipped. Tastefully decorated and furnished with the benefit of an outdoor swimming pool during the months June-Sept, the cottage is truly a great holiday location. Pub/Shop: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD Kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, the room then leads into the Dining/Sitting Room with table, chairs, large corner sofa and large wall-mounted flat screen TV and CD/hi-fi. French doors leading to a small garden with a patio area
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Utility Room with butler sink, washing machine and airing cupboard

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Wet Room with wet area, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with free-standing roll-top bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: There are two small patio areas for the cottage with garden furniture and barbecue. Guests also have access to the owner's walled garden.
Swimming Pool: The owner's outdoor unheated swimming pool is available for use by guests during the months June-Sept.
Parking: Ample driveway for up to three cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate. Books and games.
Pets: One small/medium dog is welcome, please keep downstairs at all times and off the furniture. Please note that you are requested to use the stair gate at all times. The large entrance hall is an ideal place for your dog to sleep at night.

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.

Norton Marsh Mill, Reedham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Reedham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Converted windmill, offering unique accommodation, amidst wonderful scenery.

The attractive village of Reedham lies on the banks of the River Yare. It is a good location for exploring the pretty villages and waterways of the Broads. The sandy beaches of the East Coast are also close by, with the cathedral city of Norwich and the bustling seaside resort of Great Yarmouth within easy driving distance. There is a chain ferry which can take you from one side of the river to the other and to the village shops and pubs.

Amidst wonderful scenery, standing in almost two acres of its own grounds, this converted windmill offers unique accommodation, well off the beaten track. It is in a secluded setting in lovely open marshland with superb views and frontage to the River Yare. The character accommodation, although quite small with restricted movement, is well presented and a perfect place to relax and unwind. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub/Restaurant: 400 yards by ferry

Ground Floor:
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dining table and chairs
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player and air conditioning

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds

Third Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed

Garden: Large lawned area with picnic bench on riverbank.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: Electric heaters.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided.
Notes: The 2* at the property is not a reflection of the quality within the Mill, it is due to the non provision of bed linen. Norton Marsh Mill is not suitable for young children or the less able due to the narrow, steep stairs and the proximity to water. There are open doorways in the mill. The adjacent pump house is an operational unit and may be in use, depending on the rainfall, resulting in a slight humming noise.

Dairy Cottage, Roughton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £63 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Roughton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: This property has bags of character and is in a great location for the Coast and Broads. Rural setting and a village with some good amenities which include an award-winning fish and chip shop.

Roughton provides an ideal base for exploring the coast and countryside of North Norfolk. The seaside town of Cromer is only two miles away and has a lovely sandy beach, pier with its own theatre and traditional seafront entertainment. The area is rich in history and heritage with many museums and fine houses including Felbrigg Hall, which is only one mile away. There are lovely walks to be found close by, ranging from National Trust parkland to cliff-top walks as well as along country lanes and footpaths. The village has a shop and pub, which serves meals, with further amenities available in Cromer.

The cottage is a charming 400 year old brick and flint constructed barn and former Dairy of the Flaxmans Farm complex and was once part of the Felbrigg Estate. Flaxmans is surrounded by tree-lined rolling hills. Dairy Cottage has been cleverly converted and is very original with its vaulted ceiling and wooden screen wall. ShopPub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, 37" widescreen LED TV with digital Freeview, Blu-Ray player and CD player Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with icebox, combination microwave and washer/dryer
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatic shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large courtyard area to the front of the property which is sheltered and a sun trap, and open to a small number of other properties. Table and folding chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: Night storage heaters and a supplementary Dyson Hot fan heater/cooler.
Also Provided: Towels and Wi-Fi.

The Coach House, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £573 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful property in the grounds of the owner's period property. Spacious, stylish accommodation that is well equipped and presented.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of the Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the Wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep and Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

The Coach House sits in the grounds of the owner's 1700s period property which was built for the uncle of Horatio Nelson. It has been beautifully restored with attention to detail and has been furnished to a tasteful and stylish high standard. It offers spacious, comfortable accommodation in a super location. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and open fire
Kitchen with electric range cooker, SMEG fridge with freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Conservatory/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, table and chairs and patio doors leading to garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatic mixer shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with zip-and-link twin beds which can be joined to make a 6ft double - please state preference on booking
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large and fully enclosed with a patio area, table, chairs and barbecue.
Laundry Room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and logs for the open fire.
Also Provided: Towels - but not beach towels, books, games and CDs.

The Barn, Bradenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £325 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Bradenham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Situated in the delightful area of Breckland, the Barn offers you great accommodation in the heart of Norfolk. Enjoy Swaffham, Wymondham and Dereham all super market towns and the coast at Wells and Holkham is easily accessible too!

The small village of Bradenham is very pretty with a super village green that is used by the local cricket club in the season, an opportunity for all cricket lovers. Bradenham Hall gardens have featured in various publications and Gardens without Borders. The rivers Yare and Whiffey run along its boundaries and there are some pretty river walks to enjoy. It is in an ideal location for exploring Norfolk's Breckland, an area of heathland and forest set in the heart of Norfolk. The village is five miles from both the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham, which offer good shopping, restaurants, pubs and sports centres. The coast is a little further afield with Wells and Holkham being the closes, approx 30 minutes by car. This is an ideal location for a relaxing holiday with many delightful walks and cycle rides throughout the countryside.

The Barn is a bright, attractive, open-plan conversion with exposed timbers and mezzanine bedrooms, which has been tastefully converted and offers attractive and very comfortable accommodation. Set in a quiet rural location to the rear of the owner's property, it is ideal for a relaxing holiday with many facilities for families and couples a short distance away. Shop/Pub: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Area with Sitting Area attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD/CD player and multi-fuel stove Dining Area with table, chairs and long pew Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc
Utility Room with washing machine

First Floor:
Approached by individual staircases leading from the ground floor to the mezzanine bedrooms
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Courtyard garden to the front of the property with a lawned area to the rear with garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: Wall convector heating.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: The layout of the bedrooms may make this property more suited to family use. Not suitable for children 1-4 years.

Bay Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £295 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. Situated to the Southern end of Aldeburgh's High Street, Bay Cottage is an ideal cottage for any family and their pet! Well positioned, only two streets back from the sea front and within a very easy walk of all the interesting shops, restaurants and galleries Aldeburgh has to offer. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, Freesat, DVD, CD player and radio. Kitchen: Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed and single bed (although there's a single bed only two people may occupy this room maintaining the total maximum occupancy of 6) and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc. Garden: Small rear courtyard garden. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.