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

Beachcroft, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £205 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy cottage providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere in a good location for exploring the beautiful heritage coast. 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. Beachcroft is a cosy cottage providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere. The garden includes a summerhouse and the property is in a good location for exploring the beautiful Heritage Coast. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and gas fire Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Steep cottage stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Summerhouse with electric socket and light. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

Mortimer's Barn, Preston St Mary, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £226 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Preston St Mary sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: Welcome to Mortimer's Barn a converted 15th Century thatched threshing barn situated in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary, just outside Lavenham. This 4 star accommodation is single ground floor level and adjacent to the owners' main barn. Preston St Mary is a quiet village just outside Lavenham, England's finest medieval village and food capital of Suffolk. Lavenham is a wonderful place to visit with interesting shops and galleries and great restaurants and pubs serving excellent food. An ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast. Welcome to Mortimer's Barn a converted 15th Century, thatched threshing barn set in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary. This 4 star accommodation is on ground floor level and lies adjacent to the owners' main barn. The decor is an eclectic mix of antiques and modern furniture. Shop: 2 miles. Pub: 500 metres Ground Floor: Sitting Room/Dining Area with large corner sofa unit, flat screen TV, DVD player (DVD library available) CD/radio/tape. Teak and steel table and 4 chairs, coffee table etc. Kitchen is well equipped with electric steel cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave. Lobby with tumble drier and hanging area for wet clothes and boots Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, dressing table etc. crisp cotton linen and feather duvet and pillows. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Guests are welcome to use the garden designer owner's garden, which includes several sitting out areas to enjoy the peace and beauty. There is a recently resurfaced hard surface tennis court which has floodlights for nighttimes use - please bring your own racquets and tennis shoes. There is a large pond filled with ornamental carp, a fountain and ducks and moorhens that make this their home too. Many other species of bird can also be seen from here: white doves that live in an ornamental dovecote, swift, swallow, house martin, pied wagtail, woodpeckers, owls, heron etc. There is a book for identification in the property. A recently constructed potager or ornamental vegetable garden makes another peaceful place to sit and the chickens that live here provide the eggs in the welcome pack. Electrified gates (fobs issued for guests)Parking: Ample covered parking and secure storage for bikes. Heating: Oil fired central heating. Also Provided: Welcome Pack. Books, games and jigsaws.

Tyne Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £525 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. Tyne Cottage is an enchanting Grade II listed property situated in Aldeburgh's famous High Street. The cottage offers period charm and has been the family's much-loved holiday home since 1976. Comfortably furnished and equipped, Tyne Cottage offers any family a wonderful slice of Aldeburgh's historic past. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 75 yardsGround Floor Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. Living flame coal-effect gas fire Dining Room with table and chairs. Wall mounted gas fire Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave and washing machine First Floor Bedroom 1 with a double bed. Door to...Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small rear courtyard garden. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas and Electric. Notes: Wi-Fi, Telephone for incoming calls only. One small, well-behaved dog permitted.

Christmas Cottage, Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £320 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Middleton Suffolk sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Christmas Cottage is a detached 18th Century timber-frame Suffolk house, full of character with exposed beams. It has been carefully restored with natural and traditional materials. Middleton is a beautiful village with an elegant church, lovely central green and popular thatched pub. It is off the beaten track with no through traffic and comprises pretty cottages grouped around the green and overlooked by the church - it is one of Suffolk's best kept secrets. Minsmere nature reserve is only three and a half miles away (less by foot), Dunwich and the coast four miles, Southwold ten miles, Aldeburgh seven miles. Christmas Cottage is a detached 18th Century timber-frame Suffolk house, full of character with exposed beams. It has been carefully restored with natural and traditional materials. It is comfortably furnished and is in an ideal location in this pretty village for couples and families to enjoy. Pub: 50 yards Shop: 2 miles but farm shop closer Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD, CD/Hi-Fi, wood burner Dining Room with oak refectory table and chairs Kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Garden: At rear, overlooking fields and meadows comprising a paved courtyard with garden furniture, a small lawn and traditionally grazed meadow (marsh orchids in spring).Parking: Private parking at rear of property. Heating: Oil central heating and wood burner. Also Provided: Broadband, Towels, a selection of games and books including wildlife identification and local walks.

Sunny, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £410 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Sunny is a modern property which is close to the beach and town centre, Comfortable accommodation and fully equipped for guests who require mobility equipment.

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

Sunny is a modern property on one level that has been fully equipped for guests who require disabled facilities. The property is spacious, with good ease of movement and has full wheelchair access. The large garden is fully enclosed and enjoys a high level of privacy. Shops/Pubs: within easy walking distance.

Open Plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen furnished in a modern style with mobility raiser arm chair and large standard armchair, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview and CD hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Area with low level gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, wall-mounted table with access for a wheelchair and dining chairs, level access door to the side garden
Bedroom 1 with a single profiling disability bed, single bed and electric ceiling hoist accessing main room and wet room, large curtained opening leads to the Wet Room with wheelchair access, shower, high level wc and wheelchair accessible washbasin, shower/commode chair, alarm, door leads to a level courtyard area

Garden: Enclosed rear courtyard and further enclosed side garden with lawn and garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway, hard surface parking for two cars.
Heating: Electric convection.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Extras: Wi-Fi available on request at £5 per week payable on booking
Notes: Sunny has internal access to property 1290 - Hunny, through a fully sound proofed door. The properties can be booked independently or together.

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.

The Lamp House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £389 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: The Lamp House is an ideal holiday home which is tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard. 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 Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. The Lamp House is an ideal holiday home having all local amenities within easy reach. There is a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in neighbouring Aldeburgh with walks and cycle rides on the surrounding coastal heaths. The property is tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard and has the advantage of an attractive garden and parking. Shop: 30 yards Pub: 30 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/video and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with zip link double or twin beds (please specify at time of booking as bed will be made up as twins unless otherwise stated)Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Attractive rear garden with lawn and terrace. Parking: Garage and off-road parking for one car. Heating: Gas central heating.

The Coach House, Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £330 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Felixstowe sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Quietly situated cottage a few minutes walk from the beach. Much of the Seaside resort of Felixstowe is only about 100 years old. This busy town standing at the mouth of the rivers Deben and Orwell, benefits from a four mile stretch of a sand and shingle beach a two mile paved promenade dotted with colourful beach huts and beautifully kept seafront gardens. Other than enjoying the sea views from any well placed seats along the prom, visitors can enjoy activities such as coastal walks, sailing, fishing, golf or bird watching to name but a few. There are Martello Towers along this stretch of coastline, built to resist a potential invasion by Napoleon. The main town of Felixstowe offers the visitor a good selections of shops, restaurants, seafront bars, seaside attractions, cinema, leisure centre with swimming pool, Tourist Information, Spa Theatre and a viewing point where many of the world's largest container ships arrive at the busy Port of Felixstowe. The Coach House is one of the oldest properties in the area, dating from 1863. It is in an excellent position for a seaside holiday, being quietly situated just a few minutes' walk from the beach. Pub: 500 yards Shops: 15 minute walk. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and gas fire Kitchen/Dining Room with electric hob and oven, fridge, microwave, dining table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front lawned garden. Parking: For two cars. Also Provided: Books and games.

The Coach House, Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £262 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Reydon sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious and sympathetically converted property quietly situated in mature surroundings. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creak, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (Busses) of long ago used to tie up. The property therefore has easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel, which has an excellent restaurant and friendly bar. The Coach House is a recent, sympathetic conversion combining a clean contemporary look with the character of the original building. Situated in a quiet courtyard in the grounds of the owners listed 18th century house. Comfortably furnished for two people and particularly spacious downstairs, this property is within easy reach of the beach and the many other attractions of the Heritage Coast. This cottage is near Rosemary Cottage and so would be ideal for two couples to book both together. The Coach House has ample living/dining space for four. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player, radio, tape/CD player and wood burner Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom with a double bed and dressing area. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Separate courtyard and sheltered patio with garden furniture. Parking: Off-road for one car. Heating: Electric heating and wood burner - fuel provided for the first night

Smugglers Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £588 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Smugglers Retreat is a charming semi-detached house over three storeys; it has been decorated in a contemporary style but original features, such as beams and narrow staircases have been retained, resulting in a property that oozes character.

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.

Smugglers Retreat is a charming semi-detached house over three storeys; it has been decorated in a contemporary style but original features, such as beams and narrow staircases have been retained, resulting in a property that oozes character, but with all the comforts of modern day living. It is situated within a few minutes walk of the Quay, where children and adults alike can enjoy the delights of "crabbing". The Holkham Estate is close by with many walks and cycle tracks to explore. Shops: 5 minutes walk Pub: 5 minutes walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player, wood burner - decorative only - and exposed ceiling beams
Kitchen/Dining Room a lovely room with newly fitted quality cupboards, exposed brick work and feature bread oven, gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with beams, feature fireplace and a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with a child size single bed and truckle bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 accessed via steep narrow stairs - room has sloping ceiling with exposed beams, double bed, walk-in wardrobe with washbasin

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with small raised water feature and further small patio area with table and chairs
Parking: Driveway at rear of property for one large car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One small dog welcome, please keep downstairs and off the furniture at all times.
Notes: Please note there is a mixture of feather filled and synthetic pillows.

Harbour Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £400 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortable holiday accommodation in an outstanding location Southwold Harbour - All the Harbour properties overlook the water with a mix of pleasure and working boats; beyond this are open views towards Walberswick which can be approached over the nearby footbridge or on the foot ferry (summer only). There are equally delightful views from the rear windows across meadows towards the town. Town centre shops and other amenities are three quarters of a mile away (15 minutes delightful walk) across grazing meadows and the common, whilst the beach is a similar distance along the side of the Blyth River to the harbour mouth. There is a good eating pub nearby which welcomes children; an exceptional fish and chip restaurant; a tea room and all the hustle and bustle of a sailing and fishing community. Harbour Cottage overlooks the river and enjoys the benefits of a unique coastal location. A holiday here will undoubtedly provide countless happy memories. It has been pleasantly furnished to provide comfortable holiday accommodation. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, CD/radio, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a 4' double bed leading to Bedroom 3 with a single bed Second Floor: Bedroom 4 with double bed and En-suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Sitting out area at front Parking: Free parking nearby. Heating: Central heating and wood burner, logs provided in winter.

Chestnut Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £619 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Recently renovated Grade II brick & flint property offering comfortable, well equipped accommodation in the coastal village of Thornham.

Thornham is a quiet picturesque village that forms part of the conservation area on the North West Norfolk Coast. There is a wide sandy beach and a small harbour, both of which form part of a local nature reserve. There are some excellent pub/restaurants in the village one of which has won an award in 2010. The coastal town of Hunstanton is just four miles away, it has a sandy beach and many attractions for children. The Coast Hopper bus can take you to Wells, the RSPB reserve at Titchwell and villages including Brancaster and Burnham Market, an excellent opportunity to leave the car behind and enjoy the scenery.

Chestnut Cottage is a Grade II listed brick and flint semi-detached house which has been renovated to a high standard. It offers spacious family accommodation which is comfortable and attractively furnished, with an established, fully enclosed rear garden. In an excellent location for exploring the North Norfolk coastline it is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and door leading to
Conservatory/Dining Room with table and chairs
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower and washbasin
Cloakroom with wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn and established shrubs.
Parking: Two cars on drive.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided:Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome to be kept downstairs at all times and off the furniture. Additional dogs by arrangement with the owner, please enquire when booking.
Notes: Heating for the conservatory is by electric convector heater. The stairs in the property are in keeping with a property of this age and could be considered steep by some people. Please note weeks commencing 22nd April 2011 will be at price band D and not as advertised in the brochure price breaks.