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

Barns Cottage, Middleton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £372 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Middleton sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Barns Cottage is a tastefully decorated, semi-detached, three storey, brick and carstone property built in 1830.

Fairgreen is a small hamlet near to the village of Middleton and Middleton Hall Golf Club. It lies between the market town of Swaffham, where Kingdom, starring Stephen Fry is filmed, and historic King's Lynn. Within a few miles of the property there is trout fishing, water sports, riding, bird watching and the famous wetlands wildlife trust at Welney. The North Norfolk coast with its wonderful walks, beaches and birdlife is a short ride away as is the Royal Estate at Sandringham. The cities of Cambridge and Norwich are both about 40 miles away.

Adjacent to the owner's house, but with private access and garden, Barns Cottage is a tastefully decorated, semi-detached, three storey, brick and carstone property built in 1830 and located on the edge of the village. It is a well-equipped property, situated at the end of a long driveway and offers visitors comfortable surroundings, plenty of parking and a very appealing garden ideal for summer dining and with views over farmland. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 500 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Sky, DVD player, PlayStation 2, CD hi-fi, wood burner, dining table and six chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and fridge/freezer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with an electric shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds

Garden: Front garden with patio and decked area, table and chairs and barbecue. There is a separate grass area for guests use.
Parking: Driveway for three cars or more.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, books and games and Wi-Fi.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs or cats welcome.

Tinkers Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £284 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Close to the sea, forest and heaths. Tinkers cottage is also close to a good pub at Dunwich. Dunwich is an unspoilt coastal village with a mainly shingle beach. The Ship Inn serves good meals as does the Beach Cafe which is well known for its fish and chips - enjoyed best on the beach. Dunwich adjoins Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve, Dunwich Heath (cliff top is National Trust owned) and Minsmere RSPB is only three miles by foot. Southwold and Aldeburgh are both ten miles away. Trains and buses can be found four miles away at Darsham. Tinker's Cottage is only 300 yards from the beach and has excellent walks from the doorstep. Close to the centre of the village, it has splendid views from the front windows across Walberswick Bay to Southwold. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with TV, DVD player, music centre/CD player, large inglenook fireplace, dining table and chairs, Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, door to garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding cottage stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed which leads to Bedroom 2 with a single bed and also stair access to Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with twin beds and exposed roof timbers Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating and open fire. Also Provided: Towels. Bike storage.

The Old Stables, Felmingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £369 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Felmingham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Old Stables is a newly renovated property all on one level that provides comfortable accommodation with character for couples or a family group.

The small hamlet of Hyltons Crossways is situated on the outskirts of the village. It is a very peaceful location and is surrounded by rural countryside. Yet it is only a very short drive to the coastal resort of Cromer and the market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham. The National Trust properties, Blicking Hall and Felbrigg, are within easy reach of the property. The whole area is marvellous for cycling and walking with an abundance of quiet roads.

The Old Stables has been renovated to retain its original features. All on one level providing comfortable accommodation with character for couples or a family group. Individual, heavily beamed and with an inglenook fireplace, it is situated in a quiet rural position, yet only a short distance from the Norfolk Coast. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 2 miles

Open Plan Area with Sitting Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with digital channels, DVD player, CD hi-fi, and wood burner Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed, TV with digital channels and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, covered sand pit and garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games. Travel Cot.
Pets: Two pets are welcome but do please keep them out of the bedrooms at all times.
Extras: Towel hire is available at £4 per person per week, payable on booking. Bikes may be hired from the owner at £20 per person per week (Not available for 2012). Kindling and wood can be purchased from the owner at £5 per bundle.
Notes: Please note that the duvet in Bedroom 1 is a feather duvet. There is extra parking available for trailer parking should you require it, please state on booking.

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.

3 New England Cottages, Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £312 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Sedgeford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Close to the coast north Norfolk, yet set within a quiet rural surrounding with some lovely views. This cottage is comfortable and well equipped, has a lovely rear garden overlooking fields and Hunstanton and Brancaster virtually on the doorstep.

Sedgeford is wonderfully situated to discover the many delights of North West Norfolk. It is perfect for exploring the picturesque little villages that line the coast, and the lovely sandy beaches at Brancaster and Holme-next-the-Sea are only around five miles away. The village is well placed for ornithologists being halfway between the excellent reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham. For those looking for a more lively pace of life, Hunstanton is also only five miles away and there are many other attractions close by which are well worth a visit.

3 New England Cottages is tastefully furnished and offers good-sized accommodation on the outskirts of Sedgeford village. Formerly a railway worker's cottage, it is in a peaceful and rural location and yet only a short drive to the beaches of North and West Norfolk. Within walking distance of the property is a small sports club offering a gym, tennis and squash facilities which can be enjoyed on a book-and-pay-basis. Surrounded by quiet roads and countryside, it is in an ideal spot for walking, cycling and bird watching. Pink footed geese can often be seen from the upstairs windows in their season. The nature reserves of Titchwell only a few miles away also offer excellent bird-watching opportunities. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD/Blu-Ray player, and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath and hand-held shower, separate shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: This pretty and established enclosed garden has views over fields at the rear. With its landscaping, lawn, large patio area with garden furniture and barbecue, it is an ideal spot for relaxation.
Parking: Off-road for one car.
Heating: Electric central heating and starter pack of fuel for the wood burner.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gates, CDs, books and games.
Pets: Although no pets are allowed the owner's pet occasionally visits.
Special Offer: There is a reduction of 10% for bookings to a maximum of two people in Bands A & B - one bedroom only available, please state bedroom preference on booking.

Kings Cottage Barn, Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £294 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Fakenham sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to a Pub • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Kings Cottage Barn is a very pleasant barn conversion which is all on one level. Situated in the quiet village of Stibbard it has excellent access to the coast at Wells and Holkham. Also, the market towns of Fakenham and Holt are only short distance away.

The village of Stibbard is situated between Fakenham and Holt, and offers visitors a chance to enjoy a peaceful, rural, countryside holiday whilst being within easy reach of the splendid North Norfolk Coast. The local landscape offers something for everyone, walking, nature reserves, salt marshes, sandy beaches, and historic country houses, steam railways, water sports, horse racing and Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park, as featured in the BBC Springwatch nature programme. There is a Pub/Thai restaurant at Guist Bottom one mile away and further amenities are available at the local towns of Fakenham and Holt and nearby villages.

Kings Cottage Barn is a quietly situated character barn conversion set in the grounds of the owner's house and enjoying shared use of the extensive gardens. It is single storey and has a private courtyard in a truly peaceful location. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and Sitting Area attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and CD hi-fi
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
Dining Area with table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and an adult sofa bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Private courtyard and access to the owner's extensive one and a half acre gardens.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £4 per person per week, payable on booking. Wi-Fi.
Also Provided: Selection of games. Secure bicycle storage.
Pets: One dog welcome, but not to be allowed in the bedrooms.

10 Park Lane, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £725 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: 10 Park Lane is a beautifully presented formal town house situated in one of Southwold's prime locations. 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 greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer.10 Park Lane is a beautifully presented formal town house situated in one of Southwold's prime locations. The property has a beautiful garden in which you can while away sunny afternoons or on the reverse, has a cosy sitting room with an electric flame style fire to snuggle up in front of. 10 Park Lane offers quality and comfort and is equally ideal for a couple looking for space or a family looking for something special. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Cupboard in hallway contains washing machine Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with double bed Bathroom with roll top bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with twin beds and door to Bedroom 4 with single bed Garden: Rear garden with furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Please Note: No barbecues please.

Riverside Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £311 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Literally just across the river from Snape Maltings and in an unrivalled position Snape is best known as the venue for the Aldeburgh Festival and for other events throughout the year held in the Maltings Concert Hall. However, the pretty village, at the head of the tidal estuary, is a popular holiday venue in its own right and central for exploring the unique area of the Suffolk Heritage Coast - the tidal estuary and network of footpaths are one of the most interesting areas of Suffolk for exploring on foot. There is easy access to the fascinating coastal town of Aldeburgh, plus castles and much more to explore at Framlingham and Orford. The burial treasures at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, should not be missed either. Riverside Cottage is a pretty south-facing cottage standing alone, adjacent to the riverside footpath. The cosy interior has been furnished for the owner's use and provides very comfortable accommodation. Overlooking the Maltings and Concert Hall with three pubs all within walking distance. There is excellent walking from the doorstep alongside the tidal estuary. Shop: Interesting speciality shops 150 yards, provisions 1 mile Pub: 3 excellent pubs all close by, one within 150 yards and all serving food. Ground Floor: Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dining table and chairs Sitting Room with TV, DVD player, CD player, piano and French window to garden Stairs from the dining room to first floor landing are steep and winding to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and a single bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bathroom refurbished, with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large garden with sheltered sitting areas and furniture. Parking: Ample parking and secure cycle storage. Heating: Night storage heaters. Also Provided: Welcome bottle of wine. Excellent collection of books. Notes: Not recommended for young children since the steep-sided river bank is within 25 yards.

Church Meadow Cottage, Trimingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £407 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Trimingham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Church Meadow Cottage is an attractively furnished detached house 500 yards from the coast.

The quiet village of Trimingham is situated in an enviable position on the coast between Cromer and Mundesley. It is ideal for those wishing to be in a central location for the seaside resorts, whilst enjoying a village location. The expansive sandy beach is accessible locally by a one-mile drive. Woodlands Leisure Park in the village has a clubhouse and swimming pool, which are open to non-residents and there are further facilities available in Mundesley, two miles, and Cromer, four miles away.

Church Meadow Cottage is a spacious, brick and flint detached house just over 500 yards from the coast, with sea views from the rear bedroom. It has an attractively furnished and well-equipped interior which provides a home-from-home atmosphere. Shop: 2 miles Pub (Clubhouse): 500 yards.

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer
Conservatory with comfortable seating
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc.
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, barbecue, swing and slide.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Although no pets are allowed at the property the owner's pet occasionally visits.

Apple Tree Cottage, Denston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £285 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Denston sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden •

Accommodation overview: Pretty, single storey character cottage in a peaceful setting with a lovely garden. Denston is a peaceful village in rural West Suffolk, lying in the upper reaches of the Glem Valley. The 15th Century parish church of St Nicholas is one of the most beautiful in the county. Bury St Edmunds with its cathedral and Abbey Gardens is a short drive away. Lavenham and the historic wool towns are within easy reach, as are the antiques shops at Clare, Cavendish and Long Melford. It is an ideal location for a day out at Newmarket races, or trying your hand at punting in Cambridge. The National Trust properties at Ickworth and Melford Hall are well worth a visit and nearby Kentwell Hall holds many interesting events year round. It's a good base for walking through the countryside and cycling along the quiet lanes. This pretty single-storey cottage enjoys a peaceful setting with a lovely large garden. It dates from the 16th Century and has many original features such as a thatched roof, beamed interior and the original low doorways. The summerhouse provides a peaceful retreat in which to unwind and relax. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile. Low doorway (maximum 5ft 5") to Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, CD hi-fi, table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Bedroom 1 (low doorway) double bed. Bedroom 2 (small room) bunk beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Large, mature, lawned gardens with patio, garden furniture and summerhouse. Parking: Private for two cars. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls. Books and games provided.

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £387 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional Suffolk cottage situated in Dunwich within minutes of the village and sea Dunwich is an unspoilt coastal village with a mainly shingle beach. The Ship Inn serves good meals as does the Beach Cafe which is well known for its fish and chips - enjoyed best on the beach. Dunwich adjoins Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve, Dunwich Heath (cliff top is National Trust owned) and Minsmere RSPB is only three miles by foot. Southwold and Aldeburgh are both ten miles away. Trains and buses can be found four miles away at Darsham.Apple Tree Cottage is a traditional Suffolk cottage situated in a wooded valley accessed by a long, narrow unsurfaced lane. The cottage is simply furnished and is ideal for exploring all that the Suffolk Heritage Coast has to offer. It can be booked together with Walnut Tree Cottage to make accommodation for twelve people in total. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 600 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD player and open fire. Kitchen/Diner: Electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs. Winding stairs leading to.... FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: 2' 6'' twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Rear garden with furniture. Parking: Ample. Heating: Electric storage heaters. Pets: Two dogs permitted.

Norton Marsh Mill, Reedham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £360 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Reedham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Converted windmill, offering unique accommodation, amidst wonderful scenery.

The attractive village of Reedham lies on the banks of the River Yare. It is a good location for exploring the pretty villages and waterways of the Broads. The sandy beaches of the East Coast are also close by, with the cathedral city of Norwich and the bustling seaside resort of Great Yarmouth within easy driving distance. There is a chain ferry which can take you from one side of the river to the other and to the village shops and pubs.

Amidst wonderful scenery, standing in almost two acres of its own grounds, this converted windmill offers unique accommodation, well off the beaten track. It is in a secluded setting in lovely open marshland with superb views and frontage to the River Yare. The character accommodation, although quite small with restricted movement, is well presented and a perfect place to relax and unwind. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub/Restaurant: 400 yards by ferry

Ground Floor:
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dining table and chairs
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player and air conditioning

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds

Third Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed

Garden: Large lawned area with picnic bench on riverbank.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: Electric heaters.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided.
Notes: The 2* at the property is not a reflection of the quality within the Mill, it is due to the non provision of bed linen. Norton Marsh Mill is not suitable for young children or the less able due to the narrow, steep stairs and the proximity to water. There are open doorways in the mill. The adjacent pump house is an operational unit and may be in use, depending on the rainfall, resulting in a slight humming noise.