East England cottages and self catering

1 Stone Cottage, Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £329 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Middleton Suffolk sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 1 Stone Cottage is comfortably furnished and has been sympathetically renovated being situated in the heart of the village. The cottage has views to the front of the green and to the rear of the church. Middleton is a beautiful village with elegant church, lovely central green and popular thatched pub. It is off the beaten track with no through traffic and comprises pretty cottages grouped around the green and overlooked by the church - it is one of Suffolk's best kept secrets. Minsmere nature reserve is only three and a half miles away (less by foot), Dunwich and the coast four miles, Southwold ten miles, Aldeburgh seven miles. Attractively furnished and thoughtfully refurbished to the highest standard. 1 Stone Cottage provides the perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast and is suitable for families and couples. The accommodation is light and airy and equipped with everything you may need for your stay. With a safe, enclosed garden, designated parking and a position in the centre of the village, it is ideal for both families and couples. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.1 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with Flat Screen TV, Freeview, DVD, CD player, iPod docking station and a wood burning stove Kitchen is a beautiful hand-built, painted kitchen, with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher Dining Room hand-built dresser, table and chairs Utility Room with washer/dryer, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a single bed and child’s pull out truckle bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Parking: Designated parking for two cars on shingled area outside front garden. Heating: Oil-fired central heating. Logs for the wood burning stove can be purchased from 'Emmerdale' Farmshop in Middleton. Pets: One well-behaved dog allowed, to be kept downstairs at all times and off the furniture. Also Provided: Wi-Fi. A welcome bottle of wine, games and books and a welcome pack. Notes: Child's truckle bed available. Towels: Available for hire

Avocet Cottage, Friston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £295 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Friston sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: These four cottages are all part of a luxury stable conversion - ideal for larger groups if taken together Friston village has a large central green with many footpaths around the village. The Chequers pub in Friston serves a good range of quality food. Only four miles away is the unspoilt coastal town of Aldeburgh, or the idyllic rural beach at Thorpeness. Also just four miles away is the famous RSPB sanctuary at Minsmere. Snape Maltings is just three mile away, a waterside venue for unique speciality shops and the famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Snape Maltings offers good food and unique walks alongside reed beds and the tidal estuary. At Manor Farm you can enjoy the best of country life on a real working farm. The farm is approached via a private drive with well wooded countryside and horses grazing alongside. These are superb stable conversions and ideal for larger groups if taken together. In addition, a horse livery is available on site and special rates are available for guests wishing to bring their ponies/horses. The livery includes a ménage and there are miles of farm tracks to be explored on horseback. Part of the Victorian farm buildings, the cottages are self-contained and set away from the farmhouse. You will normally be able to see plenty of livestock and other farm activities. Coarse fishing is available on the farm pond and there is use of the family's hard tennis court and a lawned football area. Kingfisher Cottage (sleeps 4), Swallow Cottage (sleeps 4), Avocet Cottage (sleeps 2) and Heron Cottage (sleeps 2) are all part of a luxury stable conversion - ideal for larger groups if taken together. Shop: 1.3 miles Pub: 1.3 mile. FREE WIRELESS CONNECTION TO BROADBANDGAMES ROOM WITH FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLE, TABLE TENNIS, JUKE BOX AND PIN BALL MACHINE Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with Freeview TV, radio/DVD/CD and sofa bed Dining Area with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric hob, oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer Bedroom with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c., and separate En-Suite Shower Garden: Own south-facing patio with furniture. Parking: Adjacent to property. Heating: Highly efficient electric radiators. Also Provided: Travel cot and highchair. Use of private tennis court, lawned football area and coarse fishing. Baby sitting available. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £50 is required by the owner six weeks before the booking takes place. Parents are reminded to take care with children due to the machinery, animals and the farm pond (if wishing to bring your own horse, please arrange with the owner direct).

The Coach House, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Kings Lynn sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful early Victorian building offering spacious and comfortable accommodation with the use of a tennis court. Close to the Coast, Sandringham and Titchwell a great holiday location.

Ingoldisthorpe is a small village situated on the edge of the Sandringham Estate betwixt the villages of Snettisham and Dersingham. It is surrounded by rolling countryside and the seaside resort of Hunstanton is just minutes away. A little further afield you will find the wide sandy beaches of Brancaster and Holme. The village is well placed for ornithologists with the excellent reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham. The Peddars Way trail offers excellent off-road cycling and walking opportunities and the historic port of King's Lynn is just ten miles away.

The Coach House is an early Victorian building, situated across the courtyard of the main house. It has been recently modernised and offers attractive, comfortable and well-equipped accommodation with the use of owner's tennis court. Situated on the outskirts of the village it truly does offer peace and tranquillity in a rural setting with uninterrupted countryside views to the rear, yet is not too far from the wonderful sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Dining Hall with table, chairs and small wood burner
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave/grill, dishwasher and French doors leading to the garden
Utility Area with washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a double bed

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, DVD player and CD hi-fi

Garden: The garden is grassed and sloping, it has two patio areas that are on different levels, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: On a shared driveway for two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and starter pack of fuel for the wood burner.
Also Provided: Use of hard tennis court by arrangement with the owner. Towels, CDs, books and games.
Notes: Bedrooms 2 & 3 have exposed beams and sloping ceilings. The different levels within the garden may not be appropriate for very young children. Short breaks cannot be accommodated on a Saturday.

The Old Forge, Tattersett, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £327 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Tattersett sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden •

Accommodation overview: One of a group of five quality barn conversions. Full of character, very comfortably furnished and attractively presented.

In a truly unspoilt part of North Norfolk, lies the small village of Tattersett. It is a perfect place to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the rural surroundings, and it also offers a restful haven at the end of a day visiting the many nearby attractions. Holkham, Brancaster and Wells are all within ten miles, with Fakenham just five miles away offering good shopping, pubs, restaurants, ten-pin bowling and a cinema. There is a garage/shop in the village and a pub, which serves meals, two miles away.

The following properties (289, 290, 292, 293) have been skilfully converted from a range of traditional farm barns and come highly recommended by previous customers. Each cottage has its own essential character, but all have beamed ceilings, attractive interiors and comfortable furniture. As an added bonus there is a spacious games barn, which has a snooker table, pool table, table football and a children's play area. You can also enjoy walks from the door, along the owner's private track and water meadow. The cottages provide very pleasant accommodation for a holiday at any time of the year, and a warm welcome is assured.

At one time this barn housed the farm forge and was used as a workshop until it was renovated into this comfortable spacious cottage. It has lots of character including a galleried bedroom. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area attractively furnished with TV, DVD player, video and CD hi-fi
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer plus additional separate freezer, microwave and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed

Facilities for all properties:
Garden: Each cottage has its own walled patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars for each property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Shared use of a tumble dryer and an outside drying area.
Pets: One dog welcome per property.
Notes: There is a £100 security deposit, payable on arrival, when booking three or more properties. The first floor galleried bedroom is more suited for family use.

9 The Whinlands, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £619 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: A grade two listed, large centrally heated family house situated on three floors, with views over Thorpeness Common. 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 are a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. A Grade II listed, spacious centrally heated family house set over three floors with views to Thorpeness Common. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, audio equipment and gas fire. Dining Room: Large table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, extra large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Room/Rear Entrance: Washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge freezer. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Single bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bedroom 4: Double bed. Bathroom: Bash and washbasin. Shower Room: Large shower cubicle washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 5: Four single beds. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with furniture and barbecue. Parking: Roadside Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls/operator/emergency/BT Chargecard.

The Paddocks, Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Frettenham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: The Paddocks is a single storey property that stands on its own in the grounds of the owner's livery stables. It has recently been renovated and offers spacious comfortable accommodation, with views over the surrounding countryside and paddocks.

Frettenham is a quiet, rural village situated just on the edge of the Broads. It is a great base for exploring the many attractions of the area. Wroxham, the heart of the broads is just a short distance away and from here you can hire a day boat and explore the inlets and rivers inaccessible on foot. Bewilderwood is a super, fun attraction nearby for children. The coast at Sea Palling and Eccles Beach offers wide, sandy beaches and is within about twenty miles. Take the train from Wroxham and enjoy the diverse shopping, historic and cultural attractions in the fine city of Norwich. Coltishall, which is just two miles away, is a perfect place to observe the boating whilst enjoying a meal or drink at the riverside restaurants and pubs.

The Paddocks is a single-storey brick built property that stands on its own in the grounds of the owner's livery stables. It offers spacious comfortable accommodation, with views over the surrounding countryside and paddocks. The property is ideally placed to explore the surrounding area: the North Norfolk coast with its beautiful sandy beaches and traditional villages is only a short drive away. Livery for your horse or pony can be arranged directly with the owner making this a perfect holiday property for pet lovers. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, patio doors to paved terrace, TV with Freeview, DVD and CD hi-fi
Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, table and chairs.
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds, please request on booking
Wet Room with shower area, washbasin and wc

Garden: Surrounds the property, patio area to rear and fully enclosed rough grassed garden to side of property. Table and chairs.
Parking: For two vehicles on driveway.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Z bed and sofa bed available, linen supplied, please discuss on booking. Special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries can be catered for - please arrange directly with owner. Fresh eggs available from the owner or hens in the garden to collect your own is an option.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs or cats are welcome, to be kept off the furniture.
Notes: The layout of the property may make it more suitable for the less able.

4 Trail Quay Cottage, Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Wroxham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractively presented modern Wroxham cottage in waterside location.

Wroxham, at the very heart of Broadland, is an excellent location for fishing, sailing and bird watching. The River Bure divides Wroxham and Hoveton with the two villages commonly called Wroxham, one of the major boat hire centres of the Norfolk Broads. It is home to the Bure Valley Railway, Wroxham Barns and Roys, 'the biggest village store in the world'. Day boat hire and sailing tuition as well as a quality golf course are all also close by. It is also just seven miles from Norwich, with the sandy beaches of the East coast within a twenty minute drive.

This very attractively presented modern cottage is situated in a quiet backwater on the edge of the village. Its riverside location is ideal for fishing and relaxing, with the centre of the village just a five minute walk away. Shop/Pub: within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, gas fire, dining table and chairs and French doors to decked area
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine

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

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Small Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: Decked area at rear of cottage with river frontage. Garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Extras: Towels are available to hire at £8 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Care should be taken with small children close to the water's edge. There are steep paddle-type stairs to the second floor.

Vine Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £269 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Woodbridge sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove •

Accommodation overview: Vine Cottage is a single storey property situated next to the owners home in a pretty country lane completely surrounded by fields. Ideal for a couple, Vine Cottage offers spacious accommodation and a swimming pool! Clopton is a large parish sprawling across miles of fields with clusters of houses here and there. It offers rural living at its best yet the popular riverside market town of Woodbridge is only a 15 minute drive away. There are miles of newly opened public foot paths and bridleways to walk as well as many interesting places to visit all over Suffolk. The popular coastal town of Aldeburgh is only 20 miles away. Vine Cottage is a single storey property situated next to the owners home in a pretty country lane completely surrounded by fields. Ideal for a couple, Vine Cottage offers spacious accommodation and a swimming pool! Across the lane the owners have a small vineyard set within 6 acres of paddock. A table and chairs has been placed there for you to enjoy a glass of wine amongst the vines on a warm summer's evening. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, Freeview, radio with iPod connection and log fire Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine and table and chairs Conservatory with table and chairs Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Use of 1 acre garden with garden furniture, patio and swimming pool - available May to end Sept. 6 acres of paddock and small vineyard. Parking: Ample parking. Heating: Gas central heating.

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.

Victoria Cottage, Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £325 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Lyng sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Victoria Cottage is a 150 year old property that has been lovingly restored and decorated and now offers attractively furnished, light and spacious accommodation.

Lyng is a rural village situated in the heart of Norfolk. It is part of The Wensum Valley, named after the river which flows through the picturesque countryside and provides excellent fishing opportunities. Horse riding and a country club with indoor bowls are available in the village, which also has a shop and a pub. The area is great for both cycling and walking, with a network of country lanes, and Sparham Pools Nature Reserve and Pensthorpe, home to the BBC's Springwatch series are close by providing excellent walks and bird watching. The fine city of Norwich is just 13 miles away and there are many attractions in the area to suit all ages.

Victoria Cottage is a 150-year-old-property that has been lovingly restored and decorated and now offers attractively furnished, light and spacious accommodation. It is in a quiet position on the edge of the small village common, but close to all the local amenities. Norwich and the beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are also only a short drive away. The cottage is an ideal place for a relaxing break at any time of the year. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and feature fireplace
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, washing machine and microwave - small freezer and tumble dryer in garage
Dining Room with table, chairs and wood burner

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

Garden: Pretty fully enclosed garden with patio and flower borders. Camomile lawn which is very attractive.
Parking: For one car on driveway at rear of house.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, tea towels, books and games. First basket of wood or coal free for wood burner.
Extras: Further baskets of wood or coal are available at £1 per basket, honesty box applies.

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £387 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional Suffolk cottage situated in Dunwich within minutes of the village and sea Dunwich is an unspoilt coastal village with a mainly shingle beach. The Ship Inn serves good meals as does the Beach Cafe which is well known for its fish and chips - enjoyed best on the beach. Dunwich adjoins Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve, Dunwich Heath (cliff top is National Trust owned) and Minsmere RSPB is only three miles by foot. Southwold and Aldeburgh are both ten miles away. Trains and buses can be found four miles away at Darsham.Apple Tree Cottage is a traditional Suffolk cottage situated in a wooded valley accessed by a long, narrow unsurfaced lane. The cottage is simply furnished and is ideal for exploring all that the Suffolk Heritage Coast has to offer. It can be booked together with Walnut Tree Cottage to make accommodation for twelve people in total. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 600 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD player and open fire. Kitchen/Diner: Electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs. Winding stairs leading to.... FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: 2' 6'' twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Rear garden with furniture. Parking: Ample. Heating: Electric storage heaters. Pets: Two dogs permitted.

Church View Cottage, Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £239 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Great Snoring sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Garden •

Accommodation overview: Delightful cosy character cottage in charming sleepy village.

As its name would suggest, Great Snoring is a charming sleepy village, and an absolutely great place to unwind and recharge your batteries. Some will just savour the peace and quiet of this lovely area of countryside, but do not think that there is nothing to do in the area - far from it! There are many attractions offering excellent opportunities for days out including the sandy beaches at Wells and Holkham, which are within a fifteen minute drive. Shops and pubs are available in nearby Little Walsingham and surrounding villages or in Fakenham, which is just three miles away.

This delightful cottage is situated opposite the church and enjoys a pretty village setting. It provides comfortable and deceptively spacious accommodation with many interesting features including exposed beams, pamment floors and an attractive cottage garden. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player/radio, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

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

Garden: Lawned rear garden with garden furniture. Outside wc
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: night storage heaters and convector heaters.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £5 per person per week, payable on arrival.
Pets: One dog welcome.
Notes: Church View Cottage has steep, winding stairs in keeping with a cottage of this age.