East England cottages and self catering

Wisteria Cottage, Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £252 to £513

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Tucked down a quiet lane Wisteria Cottage is conveniently situated just 150 yards from the pubs and shops on the market square of this traditional Norfolk country town. Comfortably furnished and enjoying its own private patio it sits in the grounds of the owners’ home – an ideal location for enjoying walking and cycling just 0.5 miles from the start of the Weavers Way long distance footpath. Blickling Hall (NT) is close by and both Cromer with its glorious sandy beaches delicious crabs and summer season end of pier shows and sailing on the Broads at Wroxham are about 10 miles away whilst the fine city of Norwich with its cathedral castle cinemas and excellent shopping is 12 miles. Shops and pubs 150 yards.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with patio door. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with bath shower cubicle and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Hornbeam Cottage, Southrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £550 to £1095

Self catering accommodation in Southrepps sleeps 7.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated on the fringes of the small rural village of Southrepps just 4 miles from the seaside town of Cromer and 3 miles from the beach at Overstrand these five detached cottages enjoy uninterrupted views over open fields to the front. Spacious and very comfortably furnished each well appointed cottage has a partially fenced garden to the rear. Quiet country lanes afford access to some of Norfolk’s finest beaches and traditional seaside attractions there are miles of coastal paths for walkers and the fascinating waterways of the Norfolk Broads are a short drive away as are Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (both NT). Cromer offers lovely beaches an excellent golf course and end of pier shows in season and from Sheringham a famous steam railway runs regularly to the charming Georgian town of Holt. A drive west along the coast road leads to salt marshes bird reserves and picturesque villages with boat trips available from Blakeney and Morston to Blakeney Point the bird sanctuary home to a colony of seals. Southrepps offers two village shops and a pub serving food.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen with tiled floor. 1 twin bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin 1 single. Bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet. Shower room. Sloping ceiling throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Heigham View, Martham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 16
Weekly price range £1138 to £3060

Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 16.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a beautiful waterfront location, these three holiday properties (refs CBBH, CBBJ and CYY) have their own private mooring and superb views over the River Thurne and a National Trust wildlife reserve (which featured in the BBC1 TV series Secret Britain). Ferry View, standing detached, and Heigham View, one of a pair, offer spacious accommodation for larger groups and have a first floor balcony where guests can take in the abundant birdlife. Ferry Cottage is a detached, two-bedroomed property with rooms all on the ground floor. All offer the very best in waterside living. For the fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK (fishing licence required). For the nature enthusiast, everything is on the doorstep - walking and cycling can be enjoyed along a network of quiet lanes and the river and the Broads can be explored by boat, which can be hired directly from the owner. Winterton-on-Sea is a short drive away with its wonderful sandy beach and dunes. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the north beach is home to a colony of grey seals.
The BeWILDerwood Outdoor Adventure Park at Horning offers treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and more - all adding up to a great day out for children. The fine city of Norwich with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafes and shops is half an hour away. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia), the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Horsey Wind Pump is only 3 miles away (and a good destination for a boat trip).
For a special meal or family celebration a gourmet meal can be arranged with the owner. There are shops and pubs in the village 1 mile away.

Oregano, Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £314 to £621

Self catering accommodation in Catfield sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Fishing nearby Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Tucked away down a country lane in the heart of Broadland and enjoying glorious views across open fields a range of handsome barns has been tastefully converted to create the attractive cluster of cottages we offer here. Some nestle under their traditional Norfolk thatch all are very comfortably appointed and each enjoys its own individual patio. From the cottages a gentle and tranquil rural landscape dotted with ancient churches wind pumps and nature reserves among a myriad other delights all under vast arching East Anglian skies offers a wealth of opportunity for enjoying walking cycling and bird watching. Nearby How Hill nature reserve with its marsh meadows dykes woodland and open water is well worth exploring and the wider surrounding area supports a host of attractions. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike hire or canoe hire (possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife) and visitors can also hire boats at nearby Potter Heigham (4 miles) or take a pleasure cruise from bustling Wroxham – the capital of the Broads and home to the ‘world’s largest village store’ as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Close by Bewilderwood a magical tree top park promises children a day to remember and lovely dune backed sandy beaches are a short drive – Sea Palling lies just 6 miles away. For lively family fun visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth and its famous pleasure beach or Pleasurewood Hills theme park whilst Cromer also offers traditional seaside entertainments including a renowned end of pier show. Byegone museums craft centres and Blickling Hall (N.T.) area all within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral castle galleries museums cinemas theatres and excellent shopping. A little further afield on the north Norfolk coast seal watching boat trips can be found at picturesque fishing villages many of which also boast pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. Coarse fishing is available on local waters just 400 yards away and the pretty village of Ludham (1 mile) boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Old Blacksmiths, Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £271 to £632

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Market sleeps 3.

Features include: • Garden • Golf near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: This small single-storey holiday cottage is pleasantly set on a back road and boasts its own small, enclosed garden with patio, shingle garden and picnic bench. Standing at the end of a row of cottages converted from an old maltings, it is just a short walk away from the heart of the village with its range of specialist shops, pubs and restaurants. Within the immediate area are Holkham Hall, Burnham Thorpe (with its Admiral Lord Nelson connections), the small town of Wells-next-the-Sea and several fine, open sandy beaches. Sailing at Burnham Overy and Brancaster Staithes. Golf at Brancaster. Leisure centre and swimming pool at Hunstanton. Shops 100 yards.

Entrance into living room with dining area. Swing doors to small, pine, galley-style kitchen. Double bedroom. Small single bedroom (2ft 6in bed). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Tumbleweed Cottage, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £373 to £740

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: For a perfect holiday beside the sea or a relaxing break whatever the season this pretty brick and flint holiday cottage with original beams throughout offers charming and comfortable accommodation. Adjoining the owner’s home it has its own private patio and is just 250 yards from the glorious sandy beach at Winterton and 100 yards from the local inn renowned for its good food. Keen walkers will enjoy the Dunes Nature Reserve with a 6-mile circular walk situated almost on your doorstep. The delights of Norfolk’s broadland offer boat hire and sailing at Hickling Martham and Filby Broads (6 miles). Enjoy horse riding golf Caister Castle and Car Collection and family fun at Great Yarmouth. The medieval city of Norwich with its castle cathedral museums restaurants and fine shopping is well worth a visit just 17 miles away. Shop and pub serving food less than 200 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area with patio doors. 2 bedrooms: Step up to 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet 1 twin. Wet room (no toilet). Beams and wooden floors throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Coastguard Cottage, Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £286 to £816

Self catering accommodation in Anderby Creek sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Perfect for both summer seaside holidays and relaxing winter escapes this charming and comfortably furnished cottage sits just 50 yards from a glorious sandy beach. A pub and shop are close by and Anderby Creek boasts the UK’s first cloud observation deck. Visitors can enjoy watching the seals at Donna Nook and golf cycling walking and bird watching are all popular pastimes locally. Contrasting pleasures of family fun at Skegness and the wildlife of the Gibraltar Point nature reserve are found 8 miles away whilst historic Lincoln with its soaring cathedral cobbled streets interesting shops and Christmas markets is an easy drive as are the beautiful Wolds and their delightful market towns.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/sun room with French doors. Dining area/kitchen. Utility room. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Corn Cottage, Addlethorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £265 to £559

Self catering accommodation in Addlethorpe sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the shadow of a well preserved former flour mill this comfortable property sits just 2 miles from the beaches at Ingoldmells and Skegness for family fun. Set with its own enclosed patio area adjoining the owners’ farmhouse it offers an ideal base from which to visit the glorious beaches of Anderby Creek and enjoy seal watching at Donna Nook. Quiet lanes are a haven for cyclists and bird watching walking and fishing are all popular locally. Antique hunting in Horncastle touring in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds the races at Market Rasen Louth’s market and Lincoln’s cathedral castle and delightful cobbled streets are just some of the nearby attractions. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 single. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Gables Barn, Martham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £363 to £962

Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This spacious adjoining barn, retains its vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork, beams and impressive fireplace. With beaches and dunes just 3 miles away, this unspoilt coastline is an AONB. For children there is BeWILDerwood at Horning, which offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges, marsh walks and boat trips. Explore Norfolk’s historic houses, NT parks and reserves or visit Norwich with its cathedrals, museums, theatres, shops, cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants. Fishing, bird watching and walking available locally. Shop 100 yards, pub 200 yards.

Large beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, exposed brickwork and vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with granite worktops and tiled floor. Utility. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with beamed A-frame ceiling.

Harvest Cottage, Mumby, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £265 to £559

Self catering accommodation in Mumby sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in peaceful countryside this small group of immaculate and very welcoming barn conversions charmingly combine original beams and character with smart contemporary furnishings and quality decor. With enclosed patios and sharing a large lawned garden they enjoy free use of a well stocked fishing lake (150 yards) are are just 0.25 miles walk from a popular dining pub. Fantasy Island and Skegness (10 miles) offer family fun and for nature lovers Gibraltar Point is a must as are the seal breeding beaches at Donna Nook in November/December. Shop 1 mile pub serving food 0.25 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Moorhen, Leverton, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £281 to £559

Self catering accommodation in Leverton sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a lovely peaceful location these smartly furnished very comfortable single storey cottages offer a great place to unwind and relax. Set in three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds with a natural lake they are set around a colourfully planted courtyard and share a large games room with full size snooker table. Set in the village of Leverton - an area renowned for birdlife and nature reserves there is good walking and cycling on the doorstep and the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds chalk hillside scenery a designated Area of natural Beauty with its rolling uplands and quaint unspoilt villages and countryside is within easy reach. Nearby river boat trips provide a pleasant tranquil way to enjoy the countryside a nearby farm museum gives a fascinating glimpse into the agricultural past as do the ancient windmils whilst the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight revives more recent memories. Skegness 15 miles boasts a beautiful stretch of sandy beach the fun of Fantasy Island and traditional seaside amusements. Inland Horncastle has a huge array of antique emporiums and at Woodhall Spa 15 miles are the Kinema in the Woods and a lovely outdoor swimming pool. Spalding famous for its spring flower festival is 20 miles whilst Hunstanton’s seal sanctuary is a little further afield. Lincoln with it’s medieval cobbled streets lovely cathedral and castle designer shops and vibrant riverside is 30 miles. Locally shops and inns are 2 miles and historic Boston a short drive.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with vaulted ceiling. 1 double (5ft) bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Pine View, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £407 to £794

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: In an elevated position on the side of a hill just 500 yards from the beach at Cromer this duplex holiday property the end one of a row has a spacious south-facing terrace and is located at the Cromer Country Club. It enjoys free access to the health and leisure clubs indoor swimming pool sauna Jacuzzi and gym. There is a games room as well as a bar and restaurant. Nearby Cromer a Victorian seaside town offers family fun with the end of pier shows as well as excellent golf or enjoy tasty fresh crab. Bird reserves seal watching boat trips fishing coastal and riverside walks and steam railway rides at the picturesque resort of Sheringham are some of the attractions within a short drive. Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (NT) the charming market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham the Norfolk Broads and the city of Norwich are also easily accessible. Shop 500 yards and bar on site.

Accommodation details

Steps to entrance. Living/dining room with patio doors. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet 1 twin with additional single.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152