East England cottages and self catering

Beacon Cottage, Wainfleet-St-Mary, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £341 to £674

Self catering accommodation in Wainfleet-St-Mary sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Situated on a section of the River Steeping known as the ’Haven’ these beautifully converted cottages offer cosy stylish holiday accommodation in a peaceful picturesque location and enjoy country views. Both River Cottage and Beacon Cottage have the added benefit of a private hot tub. Originally agricultural buildings dating from 1872 access to the cottages is via a private lane on the owner’s arable farm which itself is steeped in history. Guests are welcome to explore over 80 acres of riverbank and tracks ideal for wildlife watching and romantic strolls. Just 800 yards away is the medieval town of Wainfleet All Saints. Here visitors will find a weekly market and street auctions pubs a famous brewery with visitor tours restaurants and shops. Award-winning sandy beaches family entertainment and amusements can be found 5 miles away in Skegness and Fantasy Island fun park is 8 miles. Gunby Hall is 7 miles and Tattersall Castle 15 miles both National Trust. Horncastle famous for antiques is 15 miles and the medieval cathedral city of Lincoln is 40 miles. Shops and pub 800 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed/kitchen area with beams. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) 1 twin. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Mistress’ House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £507 to £1346

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 7.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview:

This characterful Arts and Crafts property with turreted staircase, one of a row and once part of a larger house, was allegedly the home to the mistress of one of the Le Strange family who designed and built the resort of Hunstanton in the 1800s. The house is a short walk from the cliff top, beach, shops, a deli and other amenities. A beach hut is also available by private arrangement with the owners. Shops and pub ½ mile.

Large open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. Spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, original fireplace and wooden floor. Twin bedroom with additional pull-out single bed (for +1). Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Second secret staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with original fireplace.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, extra avail locally
• Elec, full gas CH, bed linen, towels inc
• Freesat TV
• DVD
• CD/MP3
• W/machine
• D/washer
• Wi-fi
• Courtyard, terrace, furniture
• Roadside parking
• Welcome pack
• No smoking
• NB: 4 steps in enclosed courtyard garden

The Stables, Saxtead, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £264 to £740

Self catering accommodation in Saxtead sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Overlooking a lily and duck pond these charming detached conversions of a stable and granary have a cosy cottage appeal. Set near the owners’ lovely old farmhouse they share 4 acres of secluded gardens and an all weather tennis court. Saxtead Green’s famous 18th century post mill (EH) is 1 mile Framlingham – an attractive market town with a castle and mere – is 2 miles Southwold with its glorious beach Aldeburgh and the lovely town of Woodbridge with its pretty harbour are all an easy drive. Fishing riding and golf are all under 10 miles. Shop and pubs 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. 4 bedrooms: 1 double 3 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Barns- Lavender Cottage, Thurrock, Essex, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £281 to £559

Self catering accommodation in Thurrock sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Set in a wonderful location on the edge of Langdon Hills Country Park and Nature Reserve ideal for cycling and walking and covering 400 acres of meadow farmland and ancient woodland and just 40 minutes’ drive from London this small complex of cottages each with their own seating area have been converted from original barns and are renovated to a good standard providing an ideal holiday base to relax and unwind whatever the season. The area offers many attractions antique lovers will enjoy Battlesbridge Colchester Castle and zoo The Jam Museum and tea shop at Tiptree a must for afternoon tea Southend for family fun or the quaint seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea and Maldon with its delightful harbour. Just 10 minutes away Lakeside and Bluewater offers unique shopping experiences and Mersea Island is a must to sample the locally caught shellfish at the famous restaurant. The owner offers fishing at a nearby lake foc. There is an award winning pub approximately 3 miles away. Shop and pub under 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen with beams. Bathroom with roll-top bath shower attachment and toilet. Mezzanine: 1 double bed with beams sloping ceilings and wooden floor.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Arum Cottage, Horsford, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £373 to £740

Self catering accommodation in Horsford sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: On the edge of the village of Horsford just 4 miles from the outskirts of Norwich this spacious and beautifully furnished cottage boasts its own walled and hedged garden where abundant birdlife including woodpeckers and occasional deer can be seen. It adjoins the owners’ home in 12 acres of peaceful woodland and paddocks which visitors are welcome to roam and miles of woodland walks lead from the property. Horsford (0.5 miles) offers shops pubs an Indian restaurant and fish and chip shop – buses run into Norwich city centre every 30 minutes. The coast and Broadland waterways are a short drive.

Accommodation Detail

2 steps to entrance. Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite bathroom and toilet 1 twin.

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

Ingoldisthorpe Hall, Ingoldisthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 16
Weekly price range £1879 to £5008

Self catering accommodation in Ingoldisthorpe sleeps 16.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview: Ingoldisthorpe Hall, built in 1745, originally named Mount Amelia, stands in 30 acres of private grounds and parkland (the owner lives within the grounds of the estate) and offers exceptional views across the Wash. It is just one of a few Grade II* listed country houses in England and offers a substantial venue for discerning large families and groups wishing to holiday together. The hall has undergone major restoration and is decorated in a sympathetic way adding modern facilities guests would need, with a large formal drawing room with 18th-century working fireplace and the formal dining room with wood-burning stove and seating to accommodate 16 people. In addition, there is a cosy sitting-room with large L-shaped sofa, widescreen Sky TV and wi-fi. Three of the double bedrooms boast a four-poster bed with five of the eight bedrooms having en-suite facilities. The large country kitchen has an Aga, American-style fridge/freezer and breakfast table for ten guests. Outside, there is a beautiful York stone terrace that boasts unparalleled views across the wash and gardens, a perfect spot to simply relax and admire the sunsets. Ideally positioned on the beautiful and undulating North Norfolk Coast, within easy reach of the excellent sandy beaches at Hunstanton, Brancaster and Holkham. RSPB bird and nature reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham. Excellent walking to be enjoyed along the Peddars Way Trail and Coastal Path. A network of quiet lanes and local trails provide good walking and cycling opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate and Museum (open to the public when the Royal family are not in residence) is 3 miles. The market towns of Fakenham, Swaffham and the medieval town of Kings Lynn offer shops, cafes, restaurants and inns. Idyllic villages of Snettisham, Burnham Market and Holt are all within an easy drive. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Spacious dining room with wood-burning stove. Spacious, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga, electric cooker and breakfast area. Sitting-room. Drawing room. Utility. Two separate toilets. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft, antique four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft antique four-poster bed and en-suite bath. Four further double bedrooms, each with antique bed, one with split-level en-suite bathroom with double-ended bath, walk-in shower cubicle and toilet, one with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom with zip & link beds and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Single bedroom. Two bathrooms, each with shower attachment and toilet. Separate toilet.

Bunker Hill Barn, Binham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £497 to £1132

Self catering accommodation in Binham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: A perfect holiday retreat, this comfortable and well furnished converted 17th-century barn features an attractive, spacious beamed interior and has a private, secluded south-facing garden. One of a pair, it is located in a peaceful no-through lane off the village green in the historic village of Binham, well known for its traditional butcher, general store and friendly pub. Just 3 miles from the coast, local attractions include sandy beaches and working fishing harbour at Wells (5 miles), Morston Saltmarsh Nature and Bird reserve, with sea trips to view seals (3 miles). The Georgian market town of Holt is 5 miles and the county capital of Norfolk with covered market, Norman castle and cathedral just 20 miles. Shop 200 yards.

Spacious beamed living room with cast iron wood-burning stove and French doors to garden. Well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with French doors to garden. Study. Cloakroom/toilet. First floor: Three partially beamed bedrooms; two doubles, both with views over garden, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, one twin. Bathroom and toilet.

Butchers Cottage, Sudbury, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £271 to £632

Self catering accommodation in Sudbury sleeps 3.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: This charming holiday cottage is situated in the medieval village of Lavenham. One of a row, furnished to a high standard with a south facing garden, it is a short stroll from the timber-framed Tudor Guildhall (NT). Lavenham has a good selection of restaurants, antique shops and galleries. The historic market towns of Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury (good rail links to London) and Newmarket are an easy drive, as is Cambridge. The location is ideal to explore many delightful villages including Long Melford, Kersey, Cavendish, Finchingfield and Clare, or slightly further afield the Suffolk Heritage Coast with the seaside gems of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Shop and pub 50 yards.

Large beamed living room with electric ‘wood burner’ in inglenook fireplace and step to dining area. Kitchen with breakfast area. Separate toilet. First floor: Beamed double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Gables Farm, Martham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £752 to £1764

Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 10.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Close to the Sea • Hot Tub • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allo

Accommodation overview: Set just 20 yards from the green and duckpond in one of Broadland’s pretty villages and only 4 miles from a beautiful dune backed sandy beach. The property is thatched with a private hot tub and garden boasting large rooms and spacious accommodation. Ideal for families sharing or get togethers whatever the season. The surrounding area offers a wealth of delights as well as a lovely sandy beach and excellent pub restaurant nearby Winterton is home to a nature reserve with a 6 mile circular walk affording sightings of the local seal colony whilst at Potter Heigham (4 miles) visitors will find sailing fishing and day boat hire and Wroxham offers riverboat trips and plenty of waterside pubs and restaurants. Quaint market towns craft centres a steam railway Bewilderwood (a must for children) and Great Yarmouth for family fun (10 miles) are all within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral castle cobbled streets galleries museums and excellent shopping opportunities. Shop and pub serving food within 200 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area 2 steps up to second kitchen. Utility room. Study. 1 twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Two staircases to first floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double (one 5ft) 1 double with additional single and 1 single both with access to bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Watersedge, Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £594 to £1189

Self catering accommodation in Wroxham sleeps 6.

Features include: Non smoking • Detached • Fishing nearby • Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Peacefully set on the banks of the River Bure this very comfortable and well equipped property boasts a large decked verandah which can be gated for children’s security and a lawned waterside garden. A gentle 0.5 miles stroll leads to the bustling heart of Wroxham with its shops cafés riverside pubs and boat hire. Sandy beaches are just 12 miles away. Mooring and fishing are available free of charge at the property. Shops and pubs 0.5 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room with patio doors. Kitchen. 1 twin bedroom. Bathoom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 2 double bedrooms. Separate toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lincolns Cottage, Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £263 to £513

Self catering accommodation in Dereham sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Ideal for a relaxing break this carefully converted former cart shed offers cosy and comfortable accommodation within a short drive of a wealth of attractions. Enjoying private use of its own patio it sits in the grounds of the owners’ home in the pretty village of Swanton Morley just 100 yards from the excellent local shops and an inn serving food and only 3 miles from the market town of Dereham. River bank fishing can be enjoyed 2 miles away there are some lovely walks locally and the quiet country lanes are a delight for cyclists. Quaint shops and good restaurants in the charming Georgian town of Holt spectacular sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer for the famous crab sandwiches and end of pier show are all within easy reach as are the lovely reed lined waterways of the Norfolk Broads RSPB and nature reserves and medieval Norwich with its castle and cathedral.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152