Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in East England

Blyth View Stables - The Old Stables, Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Blythburgh sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Approached by an impressive driveway flanked by trees, these converted former stables buildings occupy a picturesque setting in the grounds of the Georgian Grade II listed Blyth View, once serving as a workhouse. Both holiday properties and adjoining cottages enjoy an elevated position above the Blyth Valley. Surrounded by open countryside, it makes a tranquil setting, yet the Suffolk Heritage Coast, and the towns of Southwold and Walberswick are a mere 10 minutes’ drive. Dunwich, Minsmere bird reserve, Aldeburgh and Snape, all within ½-hour drive. Pub and shop ¾ mile.

Field Cottage, Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Market sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

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.

Lock Keepers Cottage, Bardney, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £319 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Bardney sleeps 7.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Fishing nearby Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Paradise for bird watchers and lovers of the natural landscape and night sky this superbly peaceful and very comfortable contemporary cottage enjoys pastoral views and excellent fishing. Set with its own enclosed garden beside the owners' home it offers walking and cycling from the door to join riverside traffic free trails to Lincoln with its cathedral fine shopping and canal trips and to Woodhall Spa (both 10 miles). Shops and pubs 3 miles.

Hall. Sitting room with open fire. Dining room. Small kitchen. Utility room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. First floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite bathroom/WC. Double bedroom with ensuite WC and hand basin. Twin bedded room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £358 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Thurrock sleeps 4.

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

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 iwner offers fishing at a nearby lake foc. Shop and pub under 1 mile. Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove wooden floor and well equipped kitchen area. Two steps down to double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Stairs to mezzanine twin bedded room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

River Cottage, Whittington, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £349 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Whittington sleeps 8.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Fishing On Site • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: A fisherman’s paradise this spacious detached riverside property with glorious river views and a large garden leading down to the River Wissey offers a decking area for fishing or just watching the river traffic go by and is ideal for a relaxing holiday whatever the season. Set down a quiet lane in the riverside village of Whittington it is within easy reach of many attractions. The magnificent Oxburgh Hall (NT) is just 5 miles away and well worth a visit. Enjoy walking and cycling through the nearby famous Thetford Forest a haven for wildlife and the setting for many concerts. The long sandy beaches at Holkham Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea are within an easy drive. Shop 0.25 mile pub 3 miles. Sitting/dining room with open fire and French doors to garden. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area. Double bedroom with Z-bed (for +1). Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with shower cubicle. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Over The Moon Cottages, Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £271 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: A 16th century coaching inn and bakery 17th century washhouse and Victorian stables and hayloft have all been skilfully converted to create this superb little cluster of properties. Individually styled very comfortable and each boasting its own private patio area they nestle just 100 yards from inns and shops in the pretty market square in Aylsham a traditional Norfolk market town within easy reach of the myriad delights of the north Norfolk coast and Norfolk Broads. The popular seaside resort of Cromer famous for its end of pier show and fresh crab delicacies and the charming Georgian town of Holt with its coffee houses and interesting shops are both a short drive as are steam train trips from Sheringham and Blickling Hall a National Trust property and venue for numerous concerts (2 miles). Walkers will find access to the Weavers' Way long distance path just ½ mile from the cottages and a visit to Blakeney for boat trips to the local seal colony is a must whilst river boat trips are available in bustling Wroxham the 'capital of the Broads' (9 miles). A magnificent cathedral castle museum galleries cinemas theatres and great shopping are all found in the historic city of Norwich (11 miles).

This pretty little Victorian stable conversion has its own private stable door. Hall. Compact well equipped kitchen with old stable partition to sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and Rench doors to charming patio. Double bvedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Forsyte Cottage, Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Hindringham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, equidistant to Blakeney, Holt and Wells, this charming, detached, old flint cottage lies within the beautiful grounds of the moated Elizabethan Hindringham Hall (the gardens are open for the National Garden Scheme). Once the gardener’s cottage, it sits within an unfenced grass area, positioned to catch every ray of the Norfolk sun. There is a paved sitting-out area and a hard tennis court for guests’ use. The surrounding area offers good coastal walking and boat trips to Blakeney Point - a paradise for bird watchers and botanists. Shops 2 miles.

Brookman country-style kitchen with dining area leading to comfortable living room with open fire. Scullery with separate entrance. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with toilet.

Tilney Hall, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Kings Lynn sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the 18th century, this elegant and spacious grade II listed farmhouse stands detached, with lawned gardens and exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool with an outdoor spa tub and indoor sauna. It offers a substantial venue for large families or groups wishing to holiday together. The house boasts a well-appointed kitchen with double Aga, spacious bedrooms and a games room kitted out for all ages including a table tennis table. It is set amongst rural countryside with a network of quiet lanes offering good walking and cycling from the door. The highly acclaimed Church Farm, Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds Centre, Denver Windmill, sailing club and pay-and-play golf course, Welney Wildfowl Trust, the award-winning Hare Arms pub and Downham Market with its Friday and Saturday markets, are all within easy reach. There is also easy access to the lovely sandy beaches, RSPB nature and bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast.
The market town of Downham Market (6 miles) boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (1hr 20mins). It has a supermarket, shops, restaurants, inns, post office and bank. The medieval town of Kings Lynn (8 miles), complete with handsome waterfront offers an array of good shops, inns, restaurants, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The coastal road passes through many pretty rural villages, with popular tea rooms serving wonderful local food.
For those who enjoy a visit to the beach whilst on holiday, the seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham boast Blue Flag award beaches and array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton (22 miles) has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham (20 miles) is home to Norfolk Lavender and visitors may participate in guided tours of the expanse of lavender fields to observe the harvesting. Sandringham Estate - the Queens country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence. To the south lies Ely Cathedral, ‘Ship of the Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of Ely. Ely has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty water front and boat hire. The historic city of Cambridge is easily accessible for the day and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. There are also many shops, pubs, restaurants and theatres. Norwich, famous for its cathedral is also within easy reach, where a visit to the stunning cathedral is not to be missed, as is the famous mustard shop, with many new and old varieties can be purchased. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles.

Entrance hall. Small sunny reading room with open fire. Living room with open fire and French doors to garden. Dining room with decorative old-fashioned Range French door to terrace. Sitting room with TV. Well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with oil double Aga and two electric cookers. Games room with door to courtyard. Two separate toilets. Mezzanine floor: 4 steps to twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet (also accessed via separate staircase from dining room). Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: One double bedroom and three twin bedrooms (one double room has interconnecting door to twin). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. Second mezzanine bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Second floor: Three twin bedrooms (all with interconnecting lockable doors).

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £582

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

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: For perfect holidays beside the sea this cosy cottage offers charming and comfortable accommodation. Only 300 yards from a sandy beach it looks out over a small green just 50 yards from the village inn. The Dunes National Nature Reserve begins just a few minutes' stroll away. Keen walkers can enjoy a 6 mile circular walk starting at the beach. The delights of Norfolk's Broadland are available within 6 miles at Hickling Martham or Filby Broads. Riding golf Caister Castle and Car Collection also 6 miles. Great Yarmouth offers seaside entertainment (8 miles). Norwich 17 miles. Shop 200 yards.

Small kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with wood burning stove. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom with pull out bed (for + 1). Bathroom/WC with roll top bath (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Apple Cottage, Smallburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Smallburgh sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This charming beamed cottage the end one of three enjoys a peaceful rural setting yet is only ½ mile from the village shop and local pub which serves excellent food. Close by are Hickling Broad nature trail How Hill Trust nature reserve and the North Norfolk Steam Railway whilst lovely sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Walcott are just 6 miles. Cromer's traditional seaside delights are within easy reach and Norwich a medieval city with many historic and cultural attractions as well as excellent shopping is 10 miles away.

Porch. Cosy sitting room with wood burning stove. Well equipped kitchen. Dining room with French doors to garden. First floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed. Two single bedrooms. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Separate W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Little Britain, Hempton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £237 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Hempton sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: One of a cluster on the edge of the village green just ½ mile from the market town of Fakenham this charming little end of row cottage is just a short stroll from the village pub. Ideal for exploring the delights of north Norfolk. Well-next-the-Sea its bustling working harbour and little steam train which chuggs a mile to the lovely sandy beach glorious Holkam Hall and the Shrines of Our Lady of Walsingham are all under 10 miles. Bird reserves golf seasonal horse racing and Sandringham all within easy reach. Shops ½ mile.

Porch. Beamed cosy sitting room with wood burning stove. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Steep turning stairs to first floor: Pretty double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Bell Corner Cottage, Cratfield, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Cratfield sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This holiday cottage, with its own secluded lawned garden, stands close to the owner’s 16th-century home down a quiet country road, 1½ miles from the bustling market town of Bungay in Suffolk’s beautiful Waveney Valley. Furnishings and décor have been carefully chosen to harmonise with the cottage’s heavily beamed interior. A fine base for exploring the coastline as well as the lovely countryside of the valley. Visitors may use the owner’s hard tennis court. Beach hut at Lowestoft (15 miles) by arrangement with owner. Shops and pub 1½ miles.

Cosy and prettily furnished beamed living room with large inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove. Small farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with feature beams. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with lovely countryside views, leading to twin bedroom.