Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in East England

Dell Cottage, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £431 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Delightful single storey flint cottage just two minutes walk from the sea.

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. It has a wonderful wide beach backed by a small promenade 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.

Dell Cottage is in a wonderful position for a seaside holiday, being only two minutes walk from the beach and the centre of the village. Originally a school house, it has now been converted to provide attractive, single-storey accommodation with a lovely walled garden, perfect for relaxing and just listening to the sound of the sea. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video and DVD player
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
Conservatory/Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Lawned garden, enclosed by flint walls of varying height. Patio with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For four cars along lane next to cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Notes: The photograph is of the rear of the cottage.

Hitchens Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: One of four very well appointed cottages offering sympathetically restored accommodation with use of a large recreation barn.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk, famous for its red and white lighthouse. It offers visitors a quiet, rural location, sandy beaches and cliff-top walks. The village has a post office/store and a traditional coaching inn and is within a 15-minute drive of the market towns of North Walsham and Stalham with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and many other tourist attractions.

In past years, Church Farm has been a favoured holiday location for famous artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Ivon Hitchens, keen to relax in a rural idyll. The large grain barn and stables have been sympathetically converted to retain character and create four beautiful cottages, which all have exposed flint walls and old beams. There is a large recreation barn (9am-8pm) offering a racket sports area, a pool table, table tennis table and a comfortable seating area with books and games. Each cottage has its own door allowing access directly into the recreation barn. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

With exposed flint walls and beams, Hitchens Cottage is on one level, with two spacious bedrooms created from buildings that stabled horses used for the Happisburgh lifeboat. Creatively furnished, the cottage features artwork by Ivon Hitchens. It has an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, Freeview box and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

Parking: There is one designated parking space for the cottage and an additional two spaces available in the grounds. Further parking is available approximately 300 yards from the cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Board games. There is a payphone and a coin-operated tumble dryer in the barn. Stair/door gate available on request. Cycle storage rack. The cottage can connect to the Internet via wireless access.
Notes:On the following dates will be charged lower than the bands indicated by the 'Price Breaks' table.
14th April - 12th May, 1st Sept, 15th and 22nd Sept all at Band A. 7th April, 26th May and 1st Sep at B, 2nd June at C. 25th Aug will be charged at E.

Booking dates for Christmas and New Year 2012 are 21st to 28th December and 28th December to 4th Jan.

7 Ramey Court, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £327 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: This Sheringham holiday home is close to the seafront and town centre and has the additional benefit of garage parking. One small well behaved pet welcome.

The charming seaside town of Sheringham is an excellent location for a holiday in beautiful North Norfolk. The award-winning beach is of flint pebbles when the tide is high, giving way to a large expanse of smooth sand as the tide recedes. Cliffs rise on either side of the town, which has a backdrop of wooded hills, including those in the wonderful Sheringham Park. Sheringham is also home to The North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure Centre, a golf course and an excellent selection of shops, tea-rooms, pubs and restaurants.

No 7 Ramey Court is a spacious, light and airy, end-of-terrace property offering good-sized family accommodation in a quiet residential area of the town just a few minutes walk to the beach. Pubs, restaurants and shops are all within easy walking distance. The location and property make an excellent base for a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: all within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with free to air satellite channels, DVD player, video, CD hi-fi, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, larder fridge, microwave, freezer and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear patio garden with garden furniture.
Parking: Garage for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, Wi-Fi, stair gate, books and games. Travel cot. Z-bed available on request - suitable for Bedroom 1.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome. Please respect the owner's wishes that pets remain downstairs and off the furniture at all times.
Notes: Whilst this property is advertised for four people the use of the Z bed allows for five people.

Paddling Ducks, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £866 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 10.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Hot Tub • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: A great property, spacious and well equipped in the coastal town of Hunstanton, good for families and mixed groups.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird watching opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Paddling Ducks is a substantial detached property situated in a quiet location close to the town, beach and Hunstanton's famous cliffs. The accommodation is very spacious and easily accommodates the number of guests. The Jacuzzi cabin with steam shower and changing room is a particular feature. Shops/Pubs within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room furnished in a modern style with comfortable seating, very large flat screen TV with Freeview, Sky basic, surround sound, DVD player and feature gas fire
Conservatory with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and Playstation 2
Kitchen/Dining Room with AGA, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs for ten
Inner Hall with washer/dryer door leads to Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Study with desk, chair and Wi-Fi

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden is fully enclosed with patio, lawned area, garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Log Cabin with Jacuzzi hot tub, steam shower, changing area and music system.
Parking: Driveway for four cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. is included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets are welcome; please do ensure that they are kept off the furniture and beds at all times.
Extras: Towels are available to hire for £3.50 per person per week, payable on booking. There is a housekeeping deposit of £250 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before the start of the holiday.

The Stables, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £342 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: The Stables is an established conversion offering spacious accommodation within walking distance of the beach.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk. It has considerable historic charm with many thatched cottages and a handsome church, whose tower top is now accessible to visitors. There is a prominent red and white striped lighthouse, and the beach is loved by all age groups. There are some lovely coastal and rural walks in the area and many attractions to visit, including the Broads and the Royal Horticultural Society garden at East Ruston.

The Stables is an established conversion offering spacious accommodation within walking distance of the beach. This property benefits from off-road parking and an enclosed garden. An ideal base from which to explore the East Coast of Norfolk and the Broads, whether you travel by car, foot or bicycle. Shops: 150 yards Pub: 100 yards

Sitting Room with comfortable seating, Sky+ HD, TV, CD hi-fi and living flame wood burner-style fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, tumble dryer, combination microwave, fridge with icebox, bread-maker, coffee maker, table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and washbasin - please note: 2/3 steps from hallway up to this bedroom
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin, bidet and wc

Garden: Enclosed garden and patio area.
Parking: Off-road for two cars.

Heating: Night storage heaters.

Pets: One small dog by arrangement.
Also Provided: Towels. CDs, an Xbox with games, books and board games. Full size cot plus travel cot available, please request preference on booking.

Stuckie Ben, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £306 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Well equipped terraced cottage just off South Green in Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are 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 popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Stuckie Ben is a delightful terraced cottage providing comfortable accommodation in an ideal location just off South Green where there are a choice of shops, bars and eating places. Pub: 250 yards Shop: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Open Plan Sitting Area with flat screen TV, DVD, gas coal-effect fire and music centre Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher Stairs (rather steep) from dining area to large landing: First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed - one side of the bed is against the wall En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with double bed Bedroom 3 with single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Shared courtyard. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Full central heating. Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome.

The Driftway, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £261 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: This charming Fishermans cottage is fully renovated and just minutes from the beach and town centre.

The charming seaside town of Sheringham is an excellent location for a holiday in beautiful North Norfolk. The award-winning beach is of flint pebbles when the tide is high, giving way to a large expanse of smooth sand as the tide recedes. Cliffs rise on either side of the town, which has a backdrop of wooded hills, including those in the wonderful Sheringham Park. Sheringham is also home to The North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure Centre, a golf course and an excellent selection of shops, tea-rooms, pubs and restaurants.

Number 6, The Driftway is a newly renovated cottage situated close to the beach and town centre. The cottage is comfortably furnished and is in an ideal position for enjoying all of the delights of Sheringham and the surrounding countryside. The cottage provides modern facilities and comfortable accommodation. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Ground Floor
Open Plan Room - Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine

First Floor
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bathroom with a bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Parking: Roadside or public car park. Unloading and loading only at the property.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Extras: Towels are available for hire for £25 per booking, payable on booking and covers the full number of guests.

Coopers Retreat, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £372 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Detached three storey period Sheringham cottage skilfully converted retaining many original features. 300 yards from the beach.

The charming seaside town of Sheringham is an excellent location for a holiday in beautiful North Norfolk. The award-winning beach is of flint pebbles when the tide is high, giving way to a large expanse of smooth sand as the tide recedes. Cliffs rise on either side of the town, which has a backdrop of wooded hills, including those in the wonderful Sheringham Park. Sheringham is also home to The North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure Centre, a golf course and an excellent selection of shops, tea-rooms, pubs and restaurants.

Cooper's Retreat is a detached three-storey period property, situated in the heart of Sheringham, just 300 yards from the beach. It has a wonderful feeling of light and space, and has been skilfully renovated to retain many original features including original wood and pamment floors and open fireplaces. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, open fire, TV, video and DVD player
Dining Room with dining table and chairs and CD hi-fi
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV/video
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and washbasin
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and TV/video

Garden: Fully enclosed small pretty decked garden.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £10 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Stairgate. Very good selection of children's toys. Telephone for emergency calls only.

3 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £825 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Mere. 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 Meare - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly pebble and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Meare. The property offers flexible accommodation and has the added advantage of a Children's games room in the garden. An excellent holiday choice. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Shower Room: Shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 5: Bunk beds. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed, washbasin and views of the Meare. Bedroom 2: Twin beds and views of the Meare. Bedroom 3: Single bed. Bedroom 4: Single bed. Bathroom: Roll top bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Garden room/Children's play room. Patio garden to the front with bench overlooking the Meare. Parking: Off-road parking to rear for one car. Heating: Gas heating.

Old Cottage, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £542 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated on the edge of the coastal village and within walking distance of Sea Palling wide sandy beach.

With its lovely sandy beach and traditional seaside atmosphere, Sea Palling is a perfect location for a coastal holiday. On a summer's day you may like a swim in the sea, a cycle ride through the country lanes, a boat trip on the nearby Broads or a visit to one of the many attractions close by. In winter what better than an invigorating walk along the beach followed by a warming drink inside your cosy cottage. The village has a shop, post office and two pubs

Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated in the middle of the coastal village of Sea Palling on a quiet no-through road and within easy walking distance of the beach. It has adaptable family accommodation and is quite unique. An enclosed spacious garden makes it ideal for families. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/radio and inglenook with wood burner
Dining Area which is split level and open plan to the sitting room with table and chairs
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and patio doors leading onto rear garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 3 with four single beds - this is an eaves bedroom so there are sloping ceilings to the side
Bedroom 4/Children's Sitting Room with sofa bed - please state on booking if this is required, bean bags, TV and DVD player
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: The garden is enclosed, spacious and mainly laid to lawn with a patio area. Garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £3.00 per person per week, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Fixed stair gate. One basket of logs for the wood burner, books, games, toys, highchair and baby monitor.
Pets: Two dogs welcome, but please do not allow in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Additional pets by arrangement.
Notes: The stairs for Bedroom 3 and the Children's Sitting Room are quite steep and narrow, in keeping with a cottage of this age. Bedroom 3 is accessed via bedroom 4 with a curtain providing privacy.

Special Offers: There is a reduction for up to four people in Price Band A £303, Price Band B £392 for 7 nights and £229 in A Band and £293 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only. For 2012: Price Band A £313, Price Band B £404 for 7 nights and £236 in A Band and £302 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only.

Bay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 3.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Bay Cottage is a small comfortably furnished 19th century cottage that has just been refurbished by new owners.

Wells is a popular town set behind a small harbour on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It is possible to travel from the town by narrow-gauge steam railway to the sandy beach, which is backed by pine woods. The beach is one mile from the town and has a car park and tea rooms. It is an ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year and the area is famed for ornithology and has many excellent walks. Amenities in the town include amusements, great pubs, restaurants and many interesting shops.

Bay Cottage is a small comfortably furnished 19th century cottage that has just been refurbished by new owners. It provides comfortable accommodation and is just a few minutes walk from the attractive quay side. There is a bus stop 200 yards from the property from which you can catch the Coast Hopper bus which travels along the North Norfolk coastline. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Area consisting of Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and iPod dock, dining table and chairs and wood burner Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and washer/dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Cloakroom with wc

Parking: Roadside, also car parks locally at a weekly charge.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: Steep narrow stairs with a twist in keeping with style of property. The layout of the shower room makes this property more suitable for couples or families.

Seadrift, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £750 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A newly renovated four bedroom holiday home in Dunwich which has been refurbished to the highest standards Dunwich with its intriguing past, which is revealed in the local museum (across the road from the house), is a unique village offering peace and tranquillity. There are also the remains of a leper chapel by the church and a monastery. The beach is shingle but at low tide it is partly sandy. There are many scenic pathways across the heath to the coastguard cottages and national trust tearooms. Amongst the numerous trails leading from Dunwich is one to Walberswick and on to Southwold via the ferry or bridge. The whole of the heritage coast offers excellent walking and stunning beaches to explore. Seadrift is a newly renovated four bedroom holiday home in Dunwich. It has been totally refurbished to the highest standard with ensuite bathrooms in three of the bedrooms and a family bathroom directly adjacent to the fourth. The rear garden has a large decked area with table and chairs and a barbeque to enjoy the stunning views across Dingle marshes towards Walberswick and Southwold. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Kitchen with electric Rangemaster cooker, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Large French doors open onto the decking at the back of the house. The kitchen leads into the dining area with a large oval table with seating for 10 people. A second set of French doors also leads onto the decking. The dining room leads into the Sitting Room with TV, DVD and CD player and log burner Bedroom 1 with twin beds En-Suite Wet Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large rear garden with decked area, table and chairs and barbeque Parking: Private parking for four cars Heating: Central heating. Laundry Room: Located across the garden from the house. Contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and WC. Deck chairs for the garden Notes: Towels, books, games and high chair provided