East England cottages and self catering

Harvest Barn, Westwick, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £472 to £1186

Self catering accommodation in Westwick sleeps 7.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Set in perfect tranquillity with a large garden, neighbouring the owner’s house, this beautiful detached barn conversion is full of charm and character. Delightfully furnished and equipped, it provides a warm holiday welcome year round, centrally positioned to explore the delights of the Broads and North Norfolk Coast. Seaside resorts Mundesley and Cromer are within a 20-minute drive. Norwich, Sheringham and Holt 30 minutes. North Walsham 2 miles, Wroxham 8 miles. Shops and pub 2 miles.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and French doors to terrace. Large well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with range (for cooking), breakfast area and door to terrace. Beams and yorkstone/timber floor throughout. Two double bedrooms; one with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with additional single bed (for +1). Bathroom with freestanding bath and shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Mezzanine: Double bedroom.

Ivy Cottage, Ingoldisthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £270 to £879

Self catering accommodation in Ingoldisthorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Ivy Cottage, built of traditional Carstone, is situated in a quiet position within the estate of Ingoldisthorpe Hall looking over parkland. Refurbished to a high standard to offer comfortable and attractive accommodation. 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 can be enjoyed along the Peddars Way Trail and Coastal Path. 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 4 miles. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Living room. Kitchen/dining room. Twin bedroom. Separate toilet First floor: Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Cherry Tree Cottage, Potter Heigham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £462 to £897

Self catering accommodation in Potter Heigham sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just 0.75 miles from Potter Heigham’s boat hire fishing shops and pubs serving food this spacious welcoming property enjoys a delightful setting with country views and its own private south facing garden. Adjoining the owners’ home it sits within 5 miles of a sandy beach with safe bathing cycle hire and Hickling Water Trail. Norwich with its castle and cathedral Blickling Hall (NT) and Yarmouth’s seaside amusements are all an easy drive.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors/kitchen. Separate toilet. 3 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet 2 twin both with shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Hornbeam, Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1001 to £2931

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Market sleeps 10.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: A perfect property for large family and discerning groups, with every bedroom boasting en-suite facilities. Lying just a few minutes’ drive from the magnificent coast, this impressive modern detached holiday property is tucked away within easy walking distance of bustling Burnham Market with its shops, cafes and restaurants. Furnished and decorated to an excellent standard, offering spacious accommodation, it makes a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy a very special property. The living room with large sofas boasts a wood-burning stove, and French doors from the dining-room and well-equipped kitchen lead into a large conservatory/garden room; a perfect place to relax with doors opening to an enclosed lawned garden and seating terrace. This area of North Norfolk is a haven for wildlife, with excellent walking and bird-watching amid the nearby salt marshes and sand dunes a must for any enthusiast. The sailing village of Burnham Overy Staithe is just 2 miles. An RSPB nature reserve, Blakeney Quay and Morston are all nearby; trips are available to visit Blakeney Point Nature Reserve and the basking seal colony. Holkham Hall and excellent sandy beach backed with pine wood, plus the traditional seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea with its sandy beach and working fish harbour are 7 miles. The lively seaside resort of Hunstanton is 8 miles. Golf enthusiasts will welcome the rare opportunity to play on the world class golf course at Brancaster. Connoisseurs of fine food will find award-winning pubs/restaurants within easy reach. Tennis available locally. Good walking and cycling from the doorstep. Shops 50 yards, pub 300 yards.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Large conservatory/sitting room with TV. Spacious dining room with tiled floor, leading to children’s retreat. Spacious, well-equipped kitchen with Aga (for cooking), breakfast area and tiled floor. Utility. Double bedroom with four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle and toilet, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. All bedrooms with TV.

Snoring Cottages - Gable End, Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £380 to £1140

Self catering accommodation in Great Snoring sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Located just a short drive from the uncrowded Norfolk coastline, these Grade II listed cottages have been lovingly refurbished to provide comfortable holiday accommodation with much character, with Gable End even boasting its own outdoor heated swimming pool. Wells-next-the-Sea lies a mere 6 miles distant and Blakeney just 8 miles. Walsingham Abbey and Priory, Holkham Hall and Wells and Walsingham Steam Railway are all within easy reach. Shops 2 miles.

Oak Tree Cottage, Beachamwell, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £478 to £1009

Self catering accommodation in Beachamwell sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: Commanding undulating views in the timeless open landscape of the Norfolk Brecklands countryside and surrounded by off-road country tracks this traditional detached country house has a spacious enclosed garden. The country tracks are ideal for cycling walking riding (paddock provided free of charge) or bird watching. Within easy reach are Oxburgh Hall (NT) Thetford Forest with its Go Ape family attraction and the wonderful North Norfolk Coast with picturesque villages salt marshes and bird reserves. Visit Sandringham House and Park and the seaside resort of Hunstanton with sandy beaches rock pools majestic cliffs beautiful gardens traditional amusements fun fair and host of water-based activites. Oak Tree Cottage stands on rising ground 5 miles from Swaffham with Downham Market also 5 miles one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns with a choice of shops inns restaurants tennis and a sports centre. Fishing and golf nearby. Shop 4 miles pubs and restaurants 2 miles.

Accommodation details

Ground floor: Living room with tiled floor. Dining area/kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double (5ft) one zip and link (can be twin) 1 bunk with additional single and pull-out single. Bathroom with roll-top bath shower cubicle and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Barn, Markby, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £266 to £740

Self catering accommodation in Markby sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Close to the Sea Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying glorious country views and its own private patio this well appointed property sits just 2 miles from the delightful seaside at Sutton-on-Sea. Adjoining the owners’ home The Barn is ideally located for visits to the Battle of Britain Aircraft Musuem RSPB Gibraltar Point Gunby Hall and Snipedale nature reserve and forest. Antique hunting at Horncastle and the city of Lincoln with its cathedral cobbled streets great eating places and excellent shopping are within easy reach as is Louth a beguiling 18th century market town where time appears to have stood still whilst lively Skegness is 13 miles. Golf tennis and coarse fishing are all found nearby. Shop and pubs serving food 2 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Gable Barn, Runcton Holme, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £444 to £897

Self catering accommodation in Runcton Holme sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Fishing nearby • Four Poster Bed Pool • Wheelchair access Hot Tub Luxury accommodation sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: In the timeless open landscape of the Norfolk Fens Thorpland Manor Farm offers visitors a wonderfully peaceful rural setting and shared enjoyment of a fine range of facilities including a heated open air swimming pool. Skilfully and lovingly converted from handsome farm buildings and carefully retaining traditional features in their beamed interiors all seven cottages provide the highest quality of comfort. Set near the owners’ 17th century farmhouse on a working farm they all boast their own sitting out areas as well as access to the farm grounds where coarse fishing and farm walks make this the perfect spot in which to relax and unwind. A sauna hot tub and games room all add to the pleasurable atmosphere. A wide variety of attractions lie within easy reach including the National Trust’s Oxburgh Hall a moated manor house built in 1482 and which holds special events throughout the year and Langham Glass where visitors can watch the traditional skills of glass making. A wealth of crafts and antiques barns a butterfly and wildlfe park water gardens farm parks plant nurseries museums or rural life and a rare breeds centre also promise good days out. Boasting several unique wildlife habitats and criss-crossed by footpaths and quiet lanes the wide scenery of the Fens and the heathland and forests of the Norfolk Brecks offer excellent walking and cycling opportunities whilst the north Norfolk coastwith its picturesque villages salt marshes and bird reserves is an easy drive. Sandringham House and Park is well worth a visit and the Victorian seaside resort of Hunstanton’s sandy beaches rock pools majestic cliffs beautifully planted gardens traditional amusements fun fair and host of water based activities are sure to delight visitors of all ages. Standing on rising ground just 3.5 miles away is Downham Market one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns and offering a good choice of shops inns restaurants tennis and a sports centre. Fishing riding and golf are all available nearby. Shops and pub serving food 1.5 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 1 twin bedroom. Wet room with bath and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (four poster) 1 twin. Shower room and toilet.

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

North Barn, Bale, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £516 to £1284

Self catering accommodation in Bale sleeps 9.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: This brick-and-flint, oak-cut, vaulted timber-roofed barn is situated on 200 acres of arable land, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in this unspoilt secret corner of England.
Steeped in ancient/modern history, this rare-for-Norfolk undulating countryside has a wealth of architecture and historic sites, along with unusual villages, market towns and the fabulous North Norfolk coastline incorperating such places as Blakeney, Holkham, Morston Quay and many more for the visitor to discover all within easy reach of this Grade II listed building.
Bale is a typical rural village in a farming community, noted for the famous Bale Oaks. A mile away on the A148 is the filling station with off licence and mini-market open 7 days a week. 3 miles away is the fascinating village of Binham with the priory ruins, family run pub/restuarant with micro brewery (tours by appointment), a local butchers, and a garage with store full of an array of goods. Wonderful Wells is only 6 miles, a visitors haven, a traditional fishing village with all the usual tourist attractions along with craft shops and art galleries.
Hall Farm has been in the family for four generations and the Barn has been beautifully restored by the owner, in 2008, with careful consideration to comfort, design and style. With the hand crafted oak staircase that leads to the vast vaulted ceiling with exposed original oak beams, is the open-plan living/dining-room/farmhouse kitchen area with granite worktops allowing light and brilliant views. Solid oak floors and doors give a traditional feel to this fine dwelling. The twin bedroom, which tucks nicely under the beams allowing a closer look at the handmade ancient crafted roof, provides the lower ceiling to the kitchen and dining area. There is a toilet on this level.
Downstairs are the three large bedrooms - a double with 5ft bed and en-suite, twin bed with French doors to courtyard and a further bedroom with three pine beds, as well as the washing/drying facilities. All bedrooms have fitted carpets and there is underfloor heating throughout.
The owner’s aim is to provide guests with everything that is needed for the perfect holiday.

Entrance hall with access to courtyard. Step to three bedrooms; one double with 5ft bed and en-suite wet room with bath and toilet, two twin bedrooms, one with French doors, one with additional single bed (for +1). Wet room with bath and toilet. Oak stairs to first floor: Spacious beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, pitched roof, exposed oak beams, farmhouse-style kitchen area. Separate toilet. Steep paddle-style stairs to twin bedroom.

The Old Vicarage, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £890 to £1939

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Just half a mile from Holme-next-the-Sea’s long tranquil sandy beach with its dunes and marshes, this attractive turn-of-the-century family house stands in 1½ acres of colourful, well-tended gardens. Retaining many original features such as panelled doors and open fireplaces, it is ideally situated for exploring the delights of west Norfolk. There is a golf course, bird sanctuary and an inn available locally in Holme-next-the-Sea.
Hunstanton (4 miles) is an attractive Victorian seaside town with a friendly atmosphere. It offers those who prefer a more relaxed seaside holiday, bowls, concerts, and the pretty Esplanade Gardens overlooking the sea; or for the more active, there is a fun fair, Sea Life Centre and Oasis sports centre with both indoor and outdoor swimming-pools. The Princess Theatre has Summer season shows, celebrity concerts, country music specials and a Christmas pantomime. ’Sunny Hunny’, as it is affectionately known by locals is famous for its striped cliffs, golden sands and clear water. The coastal village of Brancaster (5 miles) offers superb sailing, with boat trips to the nature reserve on Scolt Head Island available from the staithe.
King’s Lynn (17 miles) was one of England’s premier ports as far back as the 12th century, and this sense of maritime history is still visible today. Medieval merchants’ houses stand next to the river between cobbled lanes, and the renowned Custom House provides a landmark for the fishing fleet, as it has done for centuries. Shop ½ mile.

Entrance hall. Attractive living room with wood-burning stove and door to gardens. Dining room with double doors to gardens. Large well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area and door to courtyard. Playroom with feature fireplace and TV. Cloakroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: Large dormitory-style bedroom with two single beds, two Z-beds (for +2 children) and children’s en-suite bathroom with toilet and Velux window.

The Cottage, Dallinghoo, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £444 to £897

Self catering accommodation in Dallinghoo sleeps 6.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Private Hot Tub • Multi Bath Shower • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a peaceful rural Suffolk hamlet this charming little cluster of holiday cottages has been lovingly restored yet retain their many fascinating original features whilst providing contemporary comfort. Each cottage boasts its own garden and patio and all enjoy shared use of a wonderful indoor hot tub. The surrounding area is threaded with quiet country lanes and is a delight for walkers cyclists and nature lovers. The charming town of Woodbridge with fine restaurants museums picturesque harbour and boat trips lies just 4 miles away and a wealth of attractions are within easy reach. Lovers of history will want to explore Sutton Hoo (NT) and Framlingham Castle; birdwatchers and walking enthusiasts can head to RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Forest and Heath. Snape Maltings concert hall and shopping village is well worth a visit and at the sophisticated little seaside town of Aldeburgh fish and chips are a must. At elegant Southwold the summer theatre is ever popular. Nearby Thorpeness is the setting for the famous ’House in the Clouds’ folly and also offers a boating mere. Golf and fishing are found close by. Shop and pub serving food 2 miles

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room/study. Dining room. Kitchen/conservatory. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom. Steep second stairs to first floor: 2 bedrooms: steps to 1 double steps to 1 twin both with access to bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Beams throughout

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152