Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in East England

9 Weston Square, Holt, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £261 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Holt sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: 9 Weston Square is a period brick and flint mid terrace property set in a quiet position but within a few minutes walk of the centre of Holt.

The charming Georgian town of Holt is the ideal base to tour North Norfolk and boasts a selection of interesting shops including antique shops and art galleries. On the edge of the town, the green flag awarded Holt Country Park has over 200 acres of woodland with nature trails and organised events. Bird watching is one attraction in the area with the bird sanctuary at Cley and the coastal villages such as Blakeney close by. The pretty seaside town of Sheringham is only six miles away.

9 Weston Square is a period brick and flint mid-terrace property set in a quiet position in the heart of Holt and within a few minutes' walk of delightful restaurants and boutiques. It has been tastefully renovated and furnished and provides stylish comfortable accommodation. Shops/Pubs/ Restaurants: all within a few minutes walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, table and chairs and a feature fireplace fire
Kitchen with electric hob and gas oven, fridge/freezer and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom with a double bed and feature fireplace
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Open courtyard area at rear with table and chairs.
Parking: For one vehicle in square, not designated parking.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, radio, books and games.
Notes: Please note there is a right of way to adjoining properties through the courtyard. For Christmas and New Year bookings a security deposit of £100 will be required payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks prior to the start of the holiday. Traditional Norfolk winder stairs in keeping with age of property.

Eldoret, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1075 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: A beautifully presented property situated just off Aldeburgh's High Street with parking. Aldeburgh, home of the famous Aldeburgh Festival of Music, is a charming, historic seaside resort with many fine Georgian buildings. The town was a medieval fishing centre and fishermen still draw their boats onto the shingle beach to sell their catches. The area around Aldeburgh reflects the unspoilt nature of the Suffolk coast and only two miles along the shore is the unusual coastal village of Thorpeness, with its picturesque mere and excellent golf course. The town has a good selection of shops and eating places.Eldoret is a beautifully presented property situated just off Aldeburgh's High Street WITH PARKING! The original house was built as a surgery by a doctor who lived next door. Having been recently extended and totally refurbished, the property offers flexible accommodation and is ideal for holidays or a short break out of season. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD, sofa bed sleeping +1Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Drawing Room with TV, video, SKY, Broadband Bedroom 5 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Large Storeroom which is suitable for bicycles First Floor: Staircase from the rear of the house leads to Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin, and w.c. Staircase from the front of the house leads to Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Two separate courtyard areas both with seating. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars. Heating: G.F.C.H.Pets: Pets by arrangement but must be kept downstairs at all times.

2 Little Lane, Docking, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £275 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Docking sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A cosy cottage in a quiet location in this popular Norfolk village. Close to the coast at Brancaster and Thornham, literally just minutes away by car. So enjoy all the benefits of a family holiday close to the sandy beaches of the Norfolk coast.

Docking is a well located North Norfolk village surrounded by unspoilt countryside, providing easy access to the area's country and coastal attractions. It is four miles from the splendid sandy beach at Brancaster with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton seven miles away. The beaches at Heacham, Holme, Holkham and Wells harbour are all nearby and there are also many bird reserves in the area. The village has a large general store, a pub, a fish and chip shop and a cafe. There is also a large playing field with a tennis court.

This cosy cottage is quietly situated on the edge of the village. It retains many original features and is pleasantly and simply furnished throughout, providing a warm and welcoming base from which to explore the area. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: .75 mile

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, 19" flat screen TV/DVD/CD player with Freeview, feature fireplace with gas wood burner-style stove, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and DAB radio

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds
Small Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, garden furniture and barbecue. Shed for cycle storage.
Heating: Electricity and night storage heating included May-Sept and £15 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Parking: For one car.
Also Provided: Books and games.

Angler Cottage, Irstead, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £294 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Irstead sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Angler Cottage is in a peaceful quiet location in the heart of the ever popular Norfolk Broads.

Irstead is a small hamlet situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. With Barton Broad and nature reserve on its doorstep it makes an ideal base for those who want peace, tranquillity, bird watching, cycling and walking. Wroxham and Horning with their extended facilities are a short distance away.

Angler Cottage is in the heart of the Broads. It has its own mooring basin and is close to Barton Broad and the River Ant. Set in a quiet spot on a narrow lane, about one mile from the village of Neatishead, it is comfortably furnished, all on one level and makes an ideal base for everything this part of Norfolk has to offer. Shop/Pub: 1 mile

Sitting/Dining Room comfortably furnished with relaxing seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi, open fire, dining table and chairs and patio doors leading to garden
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with icebox, washing machine and dishwasher
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Fully enclosed rear patio garden.
Parking: For one car off-road with additional parking for a further car close by.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and logs for open fire.
Notes: Please request the travel cot and highchair when booking. The water level and weed growth in the basin can fluctuate at various times of the year which can sometimes make the basin un-navigable. The owner of the cottage has no control over this and cannot be held responsible if the basin is un-navigable. Please ask if you have any queries and we will obtain the relevant information from the owner. However you need to be aware that the information is current at the time and the situation could change.

Rainbow Cottage, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £356 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. 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. Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. It has been completely redecorated for the 2011 holiday season and has been nicely furnished with attention being paid to the details. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. Shop: 15yds Pub: 25ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and video. CD/Hi-Fi and open fire Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Dining Room with table and chairs Conservatory with seating Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Off road parking Heating: Gas heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome

Garden View, Parham Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £253 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Parham Suffolk sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden •

Accommodation overview: Garden View is a beautifully converted first floor flat situated in Parham Hall. Parham is a pretty village situated approximately three miles to the south of Framlingham and fourteen miles east of Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Framlingham is a small market town that is rich in history and heritage. There is a 12th Century curtain-walled castle and the historic St Michael's church. Other places to visit include the beautiful villages of Constable Country, Minsmere bird reserve and Snape Maltings. There are a number of cycle routes and way marked walks in the area. Garden View is a beautifully converted first floor flat situated in Parham Hall. The property has been sympathetically converted and offers a private entrance and garden area with seating and table. Guests are also welcome to use the large main garden. There is also a serpentine walled kitchen garden. The property retains its high ceilings and large windows offering a light and spacious feel with stunning views over formal gardens. Tastefully furnished and well-equipped, Garden View will offer a couple a wonderful holiday retreat. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 3 miles. The owners of Garden View like to welcome their guests with fresh flowers, homemade marmalade, eggs from their own chickens, and fruit and vegetables according to the season. Also, it has come 2nd in the best property of 2011 as voted for by our customers. First Floor: Open Plan Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, radio, CD player and table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and washing machine Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Private area with garden furniture. All weather tennis court by arrangement. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Electric storage heaters with convector setting. Also provided: Use of owner's all weather tennis court. Bike Storage. Towels and Welcome Pack.

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.

17 South Green, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £315 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: 17 South Green is a cosy, unspoilt yet fully modernised cottage. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac 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. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. 17 South Green is a cosy, unspoilt yet fully modernised cottage. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of South Green. It is ideal for those looking for a relaxing break, yet within a couple of minutes walk of the beach, town and promenade. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, open fire and window looking on to the green Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge and microwave Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and additional put-you-up bed (if required) Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Shower Room with walk-in shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed courtyard to the rear, laid to slabs with access passage through gate to the side of property. Parking: Outside the cottage when available (not allocated with the cottage) or free parking within a two minute walk. Heating: Open fire and gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Books, games, telephone for in-coming calls and assorted beach equipment. Notes: Due to the age of the property please note there is a narrow staircase with no handrail.

16 The Hill, Great Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £312 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Great Walsingham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional "roses round the door" cottage with pleasant beamed interior.

Little and Great Walsingham lie only a mile apart by the River Stiffkey. Their names are confusing as Little Walsingham is the larger of the two villages and has been a centre of pilgrimage since the 11th century with both Catholic and Anglican shrines. Nearby Great Walsingham is set in the countryside, providing both excellent walking and cycling. The sandy beach at Wells is approximately five miles away. Great Walsingham has a complex of barns which house an arts/craft centre, antiques and the excellent Barn Cafe, whilst Little Walsingham has a number of shops, including an award-winning farm shop as well as pubs/restaurants.

This cottage is one of a pretty row of 17th century dwellings at the top of The Green at Great Walsingham with lovely views through the village. It is a real roses-round-the-door cottage with a pretty garden and beamed interior. The sitting room and main bedroom run across the front of the house giving a spacious feel to the cottage. Shop: 1.25 miles Pub: 1.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and large inglenook hearth - decorative only
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dining table and chairs
Small Heated Conservatory with table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin, wc and washer/dryer

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

Garden: Enclosed prettily planted rear garden and summerhouse with cane furniture.
Parking: Ample parking on the green.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone with honesty system for payment. Welcome tray. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: Despite the age of the cottage the stairs are adapted to aid mobility. Sorry, no children under 8. Flexible arrival day, when possible.

Avocet Cottage, Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £329 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dersingham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractively furnished detached cottage combining character features with modern comforts

Dersingham nestles in the embrace of the Royal Estate of Sandringham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. There are many fine examples of the local carstone and flint architecture to be found within this thriving village which is rich in history. A good choice of local beaches, the nearest at Snettisham is only two miles away, with the coastal resorts of North and West Norfolk readily accessible. The area offers good walking and cycling opportunities and if ornithology is a passion then Dersingham boasts its own English Nature Reserve, with Holme - Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Titchwell and Snettisham -RSPB reserves a short distance away. The village has a wide variety of local shops and pubs, which serve food.

This attractively furnished detached cottage is situated in the centre of the village. It combines character features with modern comforts and is a warm and welcoming place to stay at any time of the year. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and electric living flame fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, steep step - please take care with small children, to
Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher
Small Reading Room with chair bed - suitable for children only
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear lawned garden with fully enclosed area. Patio with garden furniture. Shed for bicycle storage.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome, dog beds provided.
Also Provided: Towels. Stair gate, highchair and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.

St Benets, Ludham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £585 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Ludham sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: This pretty thatched property is in a delightful rural location yet within walking distance of the Broadland village of Ludham.

Ludham is a pretty Broadland village between Wroxham and Potter Heigham. The village has a splendid flint church, shops and pubs. There are excellent walks in the area including nearby How Hill. Norwich and Great Yarmouth are both thirty minutes drive away. Boat enthusiasts will enjoy the sight of one of the last remaining wherries as well as the heritage sailing fleet based at Womack Staithe.

St Bennetts is a pretty, detached, thatched cottage situated in a quiet, rural location just one mile from the centre of Ludham village. It offers a large enclosed garden with views over the surrounding countryside. The accommodation retains original features whilst still offering modern facilities. With the Broads on your doorstep and the coast a short distance away, it is an ideal base for exploring the joys of the area; also an ideal base for fishermen to enjoy the many rivers and lakes. Shop/Pub: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and open fire, leading to
Snug attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, CD hi-fi and ships ladder with access to bedroom 4
Dining Room with table, chairs and fireplace - decorative use only
Kitchen with electric double oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, LCD TV with Freeview and radio/CD player
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a single bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and door leading into
Bedroom 4 with a double bed with access to the snug via ships ladder
Bathroom 1 with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bathroom 2 with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large, fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area. Garden furniture and barbecue.
Utility Room: With washing machine and tumble dryer - outside access.
Parking: For six cars - all off-road.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games, CDs and fitted stair gates. Wi-Fi.
Extras: There is a £100 housekeeping deposit payable to the owner four weeks before the start of holiday, payable by electronic transfer or cheque.
Notes:Bedroom 4 has a low door threshold and sloping ceilings and care should be taken when using the ships ladder. Bedroom 1 is accessed via a different staircase to Bedrooms 2 & 3.

Maltings Cottage, Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £340 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Market sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional cottage on the outskirts of the historic village of Burnham Market, spacious and comfortable accommodation.

Only three miles inland from the splendid sandy beach at Holkham is the fine village of Burnham Market, where elegant houses and flint cottages cluster around the village green. There is excellent shopping in the quality shops and there are also good restaurants and pubs. There are nature reserves at Titchwell, Holme and Cley, and golf courses at Brancaster, Hunstanton and Fakenham. Good sailing can be enjoyed at Brancaster, Blakeney and Burnham Overy Staithe, with splendid country and coastal walks.

Just a ten minute walk from the village green, this spacious well-equipped cottage is comfortable and attractively furnished. It is situated beside the coast road, which offers easy access to the coastal towns and villages. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, video, DVD/CD player and electric fire - separate area with children's games and toys, small table and chairs
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen well-equipped with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower room with large walk in shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed private patio area . Garden furniture.
Parking: For one car - access via driveway shared with neighbouring cottage.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Books, games and children's toys. Mature, responsible babysitter available by arrangement with the key holder.