East England cottages and self catering

Moon Beam, Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: All on one level and with a delightful enclosed garden, this is a great property. The town centre is within walking distance and you are also close to Cromer and Holt.

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.

Moon Beam is on one level and offers accommodation which is cosy, attractive, with many characterful and original features in keeping with a property of this age. The coast at Blakeney and Cley is just a short drive and both offer some superb opportunities for bird watching, regardless of the season. Weavers Way is a walkers dream, 61 miles running from Cromer to Great Yarmouth, the route can be undertaken in sections. Moon Beam is one of a group of three properties on the site. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: all within walking distance

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, video, music system, iPod Dock, wood burner, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bedroom 1 a large room with double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Laundry: With washing machine (shared with the other property).
Garden: Enclosed garden with patio area and lawn. Garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.

Arva, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £525 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

Features include: • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Arva has been refurbished to a high standard and offers quality, comfortable accommodation with private parking. The pier and beach are very close by along with all amenities. 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. Arva has been refurbished to a high standard and offers quality, comfortable accommodation with private parking. The pier and beach are very close by along with all amenities. Arva can be entered either from the rear via the car parking area to ground floor (ideal for someone less mobile) or level entrance from Pier Avenue via a walk way to the upstairs front door. There is a lovely garden with both a decked patio area and grass which benefits from all day sunshine. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room/Dining Area: TV (with Freeview HD and internet TV including LoveFilm and iPlayer), DVD, iPod dock, table and chairs, gas fire, patio doors to garden. Kitchen: Double electric oven and 5 burner gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Bedroom 3: King size bed which has the option to be made into a twin on request (please specify at the time of booking) and En-Suite shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed, TV and Freeview recorder. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Parking: Private for one car. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Wi-Fi, travel cot, high chair, water softener.

InnKeepers Store, Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £341 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thursford sleeps 4.

Features include: • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden •

Accommodation overview: Innkeeper’s Store is a delightful conversion of a brick and flint barn, tastefully renovated and retaining many of its character features. The accommodation is tastefully furnished and well equipped.

Thursford is located midway between the towns of Fakenham and Holt and only six miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. It is an excellent location for a holiday, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural setting but also providing easy access to the many attractions in the area. The village is best known for the Thursford Collection, but is also home to Thursford Wood, a medieval wood pasture containing some of the oldest trees in the country.

Innkeeper's Store is a brand new conversion of a brick and flint barn which used to be part of a 19th century inn. Set in a lovely quiet rural location just outside Thursford village, the property is tucked away in gloriously peaceful countryside, just a few miles from the best of the North Norfolk coast. The accommodation is all one level with French doors facing east and west flooding the lounge with light. The barn is furnished to a high standard with comfortable contemporary furniture to contrast with the old beams and is surrounded by beautiful herbaceous borders which will be alive with butterflies all summer. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, iPod dock and wood burner
Dining Area with table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Wet Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with zip and link twin beds - please state preference on booking
Bathroom with bath, hand-held mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Has three seating areas which catch the sun at different times of the day, herbaceous borders, climbing roses and clematis, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Off-road for two cars in designated area.
Heating: Air Source Heat Pump central heating.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi. Towels. Books and games.
Notes: Short breaks with a Saturday start date cannot be accommodated; any other week day is absolutely fine. The owner's other property, Golden Lion Barn is adjacent to Innkeeper's which allows for same family groups. Both properties are set within the grounds of the owner's home.

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £373 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Northrepps sleeps 7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Westmead, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £340 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Classic 1930's house providing traditional self-catering accommodation. This Cromer holiday home is within walking distance of the sea and town and is perfect for family seaside holidays.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

Westmead is a classic 1930s house which faces the sea and has been in the same family ownership since it was built. It provides well-placed accommodation presented in an old-fashioned style with some period furniture. It is almost opposite the bowling green and within walking distance of the beach and all the facilities of the town. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV, gas fire and sea views
Dining Room with dining table and chairs and French doors to garden
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave and 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 and washbasin
Separate wc

Garden: Small front garden and enclosed rear garden with flowers, fruit trees and lawn.
Parking: Garage for one car and further parking for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone. Games and toys. Welcome meal and various extras of food provided. Free entry ticket to Amazona Zoo Cromer.

Janeiro, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £359 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Janerio is a brilliant base for a family holiday, only a five minute walk from the sandy beach and there is a lovely garden to relax in at the end of the day

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. Mundesley has a wonderful clean, wide beach 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.

Janeiro is an end terrace former fisherman's cottage that has been carefully renovated and extended providing spacious accommodation which is perfect for families. There is a good size garden and private off-road parking. The well-known beach is less than five minutes away on foot as are all the local amenities in the pretty village of Mundesley. Shop:100 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, video and wood burner Dining Area with dining table and chairs leading to Sun Room/Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
Wet Room with wet area shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with children's bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin, and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed garden with lawn and patio. Barbecue and garden table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car
Heating: G.F.C.H. Wood burner.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, CD hi-fi, radio, books and games. First bag of logs for wood burner.
Notes: Stairs are steep with a twist in keeping with the age of the property.

Milliners Cottage, Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £342 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Market sleeps 3.

Features include: Short breaks • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: This attractive flint cottage in Burnham Market is extremely comfortable and great for couples or small families, close to the coast and the village amenities in walking distance.

Only three miles inland from the splendid sandy beach at Holkham is the fine Georgian village of Burnham Market, where elegant houses and flint cottages cluster around the village green. There is an excellent selection of quality shops as well as good restaurants and pubs. There are nature reserves at Titchwell, Holme and Cley, and golf courses at Brancaster, Hunstanton and Fakenham. Good sailing can be enjoyed at Brancaster, Blakeney and Burnham Overy Staithe, with wonderful country and coastal walks.

Milliners Cottage is a 150-year-old traditional terraced flint cottage situated in a quiet thoroughfare just a few minutes walk from the village centre. It has been renovated to a high standard and offers comfortable accommodation. With its exposed beams, it provides a mix of period features and modern comforts. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge, table and chairs - microwave and washing machine are in a cupboard under the stairs
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Small communal grass area.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Night storage heaters. Open fire - starter pack of fuel provided.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games and CDs.
Notes: Milliners Cottage has wooden cottage-style stairs with a small turn, and handrails on one side only.

Pilgrims Progress, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £430 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Interesting conversion of a small Norfolk barn. One of four cottages which together sleep 18. Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry:On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking:There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.

Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage.

Pilgrims Progress is an attractive conversion of a small Norfolk barn, featuring flint walls and exposed beams with elm boards and terracotta tile flooring. Ground floor layout may be suitable for the less able. Please ask for details.

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Sitting Room with two comfortable sofas, corner fireplace with realistic flame-effect electric fire, TV with digital set-top box, DVD player, radio/CD player and stained glass window
Kitchen/Dining Room with an electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge with icebox and an antique farmhouse dining table and chairs
Bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, side tables, wardrobe, dressing table, stained glass window and French doors leading on to the garden

First Floor:
Gallery Bedroom 2 accessed from dining area, steep wooden steps which can be left in position or put into vertical position to give more space below, a double low-level bed, drawers and hanging space.

Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Wi-Fi.

Avon Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £293 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: Avon Cottage, a nicely proportioned 19th Century cottage, is just one road back from the sea front. 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. Avon Cottage, a nicely proportioned 19th Century cottage, is just one road back from the sea front - the sight and sound of the briny within 50 yards. It is well laid out and provides spacious, good quality accommodation for up to four people. It is on the south side of the town centre within easy walking distance of all amenities. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room tastefully furnished with TV, DVD, CD player/radio, dining table and chairs and French windows to attractive sheltered courtyard Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom very spacious with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed and attractive private courtyard at rear. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating. Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome.

The White House, Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £586 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Great Snoring sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove •

Accommodation overview: Farmhouse living with modern facilities in a quiet village close to the North Norfolk coast and market towns of Fakenham and Holt. If cycling and walking are your thing, there is an abundance of quiet lane to explore.

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, Holt or in Fakenham, which is just three miles away.

The White House is a 15th Century brick and flint farmhouse which has been sympathetically restored to provide spacious family-sized accommodation. In a quiet area within the village, it is in an ideal position to enjoy the many amenities the surrounding market towns and villages offer, yet is only a short drive across country to the fabulous beaches at Wells and Holkham. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and electric wood burning effect fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with king size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a 6' double bed which can be made into twin beds with zip and link - please request preference on booking and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large fully enclosed lawned garden to rear with patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for three cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi. Stairgate, books, games and CDs. Travel cot.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £4 per person per week.
Notes: Please note that the pillows are feather-filled.

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.

Bay View Barn, Iken, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £477 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Iken sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Luxury breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Traditional barn in a unique location overlooking the tidal Alde Estuary. Iken is a reputed base of Boudicca and the marauding Iceni tribes who made good use of the commanding position on the south side of the Alde Estuary. Later, in 869AD, a Viking sailing fleet destroyed the 7th Century monastery at Iken. In the 19th Century sailing barges used the river to trade corn and coal between Snape, London and the east coast ports. Now, you will see the occasional pleasure boat whilst taking in the highly regarded SSSI wildlife habitat and the stunning estuary scenery. Views span from the 7th Century St Butolphs Church, standing on a promontory of higher ground, to the former maltings at Snape which are now vibrant with the sounds of the famous concert hall. Bay View Barn is the ground floor (First Floor Estuary Barn (sleeps 4) ) of this traditional brick and tile barn, which no longer contains the Suffolk Punch horses that worked the surrounding farmland. The barn has been totally rebuilt retaining the many exciting original features, including the impressive floor beams in the ceiling of the property. The barn has been arranged to provide exceptionally spacious and well-equipped ground floor accommodation with all the main rooms overlooking the stunning estuary. Pub: 2 miles Shop: 2 miles All properties at Iken Barns enjoy: - The landscaped central yard with barbecue - The meadows and riverside walk - Secure storage for cycles etc- Cycle hire available - Ample additional parking close by - Riding lessons, varied hacks or accommodation for your own horse (can accommodate up to 7 horses - all at additional charge) - River trips on a Thames Sailing Barge circa 1880 - various cost options - Hire of day boat with inboard engine - On site shop selling basic provisions Hardy's Barn is a nice addition to the Iken Barns site. It is a lovely function room built in a traditional style and is available for weddings and other events. The patio fronting the barn overlooking the river is available for guest's use when the function room is not in use. The other Iken Barns can be found by clicking on the following links: Long Reach (sleeps 6) , The Old Mill House (sleeps 3) , The Ridings (sleeps 2) , The Lambings (sleeps 5) , Farriers Cottage (sleeps 3) , Greenacres (sleeps 2), Estuary Barn (sleeps 4) Bay View Barn has achieved a 'Gold Award' for 2011/2012 from VisitEngland for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service The separate front door opens into the Entrance Hall and fabulous accommodation with large Open Plan Area containing Kitchen with high quality units incorporating, gas-fired AGA cooking range, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and spacious and well furnished Dining Area and Sitting Area with large feature brick chimney, fireplace, open log fire, TV/DVD/Freeview, CD/radio/tape and separate Utility Room and rear entrance with sink unit Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and overlooking the river, plus a luxury En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds and also overlooking the river Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Landscaped garden and terrace by the front door. Parking: Covered parking adjacent. Heating: Full under floor heating. Notes: River trips - to be booked with the owner prior to holiday.