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

The Old Fishermans Hut, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £286 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: The Old Fishman's Hut is quite simply unique! It has stunning views up and down the river Blyth on Southwold's Blackshore. The property is comfortably furnished offering a couple the perfect retreat. 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 (fifteen 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. The Old Fisherman's Hut is quite simply unique! It has stunning views up and down the river Blyth on Southwold's Blackshore. The property is comfortably furnished offering a couple the perfect retreat. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 60 yards Ground Floor: Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with flat screen TV, DVD, CD player, wood burner, table and chairs and sofa bed Kitchen Area with gas cooker, fridge and microwave Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Two decked areas each with table and chairs giving stunning views of the River Blyth and towards Blythburgh. Parking: Free nearby. Heating: Electric radiators and wood burning stove.

9 Secret Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £329 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • 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.9 Secret Cottage is situated just into Alde Lane and, as the name would suggest, is in a tucked away position. The cottage offers a much sought after car parking space and has a pretty cottage garden. Shop: 100yds Pub: 100ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box and microwave First Floor: Bedroom 1 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Pretty cottage garden. Parking: Parking for one car. Heating: Gas central heating.

The Old Chapel, Banningham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £314 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Banningham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Charming conversion of a small country Methodist chapel. Blend of modern comforts and character features.

The small village of Banningham lies between Norwich and the coast. There is an attractive old pub in the centre with the market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham within three miles. The village offers a good base from which to visit many different parts of Norfolk including the beautiful coastline, the renowned Broads and the fine city of Norwich. Local attractions include fishing lakes and The Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway, where cycle hire is also available.

A charming conversion of a small country Methodist chapel. Largely open-plan, the original high ceiling has been retained with a large central hearth feature providing a focal point. Modern comforts mix with reminders of the former use of the building, such as a harmonium, chapel chairs and a pew. In the house are welcome touches for walkers and cyclists such as binoculars, walking sticks and even a sauna. The Weavers Way long distance footpath is nearby. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Two-Storey Open Plan Living Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with CD and DVD facilities, video and large wood burner
Dining Area with refectory table and chairs
Music Corner with harmonium Study Corner with desk Kitchen Area up one step, with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, heated towel rail, wc and Small Sauna
Shower Room with shower and wc

First Floor:
Gallery Bedroom with a double bed and a single bed

Garden: Peaceful patio-type garden overlooking grazing meadows to rear of property. Barbecue available.
Parking: Off-road for three cars.
Heating: Night Storage Heaters and wood burner - logs included.
Also Provided: Towels, tea towels and books.
Notes: Comfortable seating includes a double sofa bed, for occasional use only, not included in bed configuration and no linen provided. Welcome pack includes local and homemade produce.

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £542 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Rosstyn House is a spacious, delightful property over three storeys, with sea views from most of the rooms. In a central location with the seaside resort of Hunstanton it offers an ideal opportunity to experience a traditional seaside holiday.

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, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. 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. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Rosstyn House is an imposing three-storey semi-detached family house enjoying a superb position overlooking Lincoln Square and with wide views to the sea. It offers excellent accommodation for eight people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The High Street is within easy reach as are the various other amenities the town has to offer. With its wide selection of leisure activities and other attractions, Hunstanton is an ideal location for enjoying a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: several within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs and decorative fireplace - sealed and not for use
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Breakfast Room with table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 with a double bed, sofa and desk

Garden: The main garden is to the rear and consists of a small grass area and patio with garden furniture. There is a small decorative garden at the front of the property.
Parking: Roadside on Lincoln Square where parking is not normally a problem. There is a strip of land to the side of the property which is off-road and can be used if required although it is not designated.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Broadband, CDs, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at a £1.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Bedroom 3 is heated by night storage heaters

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £411 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive modern cottage less than ten minutes walk from the beach.

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

Heather Cottage is an attractively presented, pleasant, modern cottage. It is well maintained and offers a warm welcome at any time of the year. A shortcut beyond the pub, across a field and down a lane you will come to a new car park and picnic area and a wide sandy bay, all of this only about a ten minute walk from the cottage. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 25 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, open fire, TV, video/DVD player and CD radio
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, patio doors to main garden
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, small tumble dryer, breakfast table and bench seats
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed and cot
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small attractive front garden. Fully enclosed rear garden on different levels with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars - one at rear and one at front of property.
Heating: Electric heating. Starter pack of fuel for open fire included.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: The cottage is on the right of the photograph with the higher roofline.

Athel Cottage, Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £250 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Blythburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful recently renovated traditional Suffolk cottage with lovely views over surrounding countryside. An ideal location for touring the heritage coast Blythburgh is a pretty, unspoilt village located three miles from Walberswick and just over four miles from Southwold. It is a small, quiet village with an historic public house serving good food, fine views of the estuary and the famous 13th Century church known as the Cathedral of the Marshes. There is also a village shop and post office. Athel Cottage is a master of disguise! Providing a feeling of isolation and 'getting away from it all, it still manages to be on the doorstep of so many things too. Relax and unwind or take advantage of the surrounding walks, pubs, shops or beaches. Originally an agricultural cottage built in 1904, Athels Cottage is perfectly located at the bottom of a quiet lane just down from the Holy Trinity Church in Blythburgh. With the White Hart pub across the road, a local shop and wonderful sights and walks through the Marshes at the bottom of the garden, there is plenty to do before you need to get into the car. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 300 yards. GROUND FLOOR Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. Dining Area: Table and chairs. Sitting Room: TV, DVD and open fire. Narrow stairs leading to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Enclosed garden with garden furniture and uninterrupted views across the Blythe estuary. Parking: Ample nearby in church car park. Heating: Electric storage heaters.

Hurn Crag House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £262 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious and well equipped ground floor flat enjoying a pretty enclosed rear garden and being very near to the Southwold 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. All properties therefore have easy access to the beaches and the town centre amenities by road or the various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good locals' bar. urn Crag House is a spacious ground floor flat enjoying a pretty enclosed rear garden in a residential area of the town. Within walking distance of Southwold and all that the town has to offer, this property is a good choice for summer or winter. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 0.5 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave and table and chairs Bedroom 1 with twin beds Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large garden with grass area, patio and garden furniture. Parking: Private parking at rear of the property and roadside outside the front of the property. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Little Glebe, Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £314 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Middleton Suffolk sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Pretty and bijou, the property is stylishly furnished with good quality fittings and has Wi-Fi broadband. Middleton is a beautiful village with 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 3.5 miles away (less by foot), Dunwich and the coast four miles, Southwold ten miles, Aldeburgh seven miles. Little Glebe is a high quality refurbishment which adjoins the owner's home but is completely self-contained and all on one level. Pretty and bijou, the property is stylishly presented with good quality furnishings and fittings. The owners are keen to provide their guests with every extra to help them enjoy their visit. Generous welcome pack provided. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 250 yards. Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with TV, DVD player and CD hi-fi, Kitchen/Dining Area with oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, table and chairs Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with single bed Shower Room with double shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Private area for guests to use but also access to the owner's entire garden. Heating: Oil-fired central heating. Also provided: Towels are included in the cost of the holiday. Welcome pack provided including wine, cheese, bread, free range eggs, milk and butter. Wi-Fi broadband available. Bikes available -just ask.

Samphire, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £495 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Samphire is an immaculately presented three story house situated on the edge of Church Farm in Aldeburgh. 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. Samphire is an immaculately presented three story property situated on the edge of Church Farm. There are stunning views over the Marshes towards Thorpeness and of the sea from the first floor Sitting Room balcony and from the main bedroom's cosy window seat. With wonderful attention to detail, Samphire really has far more to offer than there is room to list! The perfect retreat for the discerning visitor. Shop: 700 yards Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and wood burning stove Cloakroom with w.c., wash basin and washer/dryer Kitchen with electric and gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and radio/CD/MP3player. Table and chairs. French doors to rear courtyard garden. First Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and SKY. Electric wall mounted flame effect fire. French doors to balcony. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 1 with king size bed. Bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, wash basin and w.c. Garden: Attractive walled landscaped front garden with seating. Pretty rear walled courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Single garage plus unrestricted on-street parking. Heating: Air source heat pump.

Easter Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £420 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: In an ideal, quiet location just off the central greens. Extremely well appointed and furnished to a high standard with a well kept garden. Well appointed accommodation furnished to a high standard Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. It is centred around a large green and is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast as it is an ideal base for the beach or for Minsmere, as well as the coastal heaths and forests. There are two good pubs, a restaurant and well-stocked village store-cum-post office, all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland. Easter Cottage is in an ideal, quiet location just off the central green. It is extremely well-appointed and furnished to a high standard with all the comforts required for a stay in summer or winter. The enclosed, well kept garden is great for children and adults too. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Hall with wood burning stove and seating Sitting Room 1 with Flat screen TV, Sky+, CD player, wood burner in brick surround and French windows leading to garden Kitchen/Dining Room with fan oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, table and chairs and French doors overlooking the garden Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer, iron and ironing board Cloakroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Sitting Room 2 with sofa, desk, flat screen TV and DVD, bookcase containing books and games. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large enclosed garden with patio, furniture, and lawn and bike storage. Parking: Off-road for two cars. Heating: Oil-fired central heating and open fire. Also Provided: Towels available to hire at £5.00 per person. Telephone with honesty box. Wireless Broadband available.

Hilda's Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £314 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Hilda's cottage is a cosy retreat for couples or small families. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creek, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore have 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 good locals' bar. A delightful Victorian cottage located in a quiet road on the edge of the glorious seaside town of Southwold, Hilda's cottage is a cosy retreat for couples or small families. All of Southwold's amenities are within easy walking distance and Reydon Village stores just around the corner. Hilda's has the added advantage of a small rear garden and easy on-road parking. This cottage makes for an ideal getaway at any time of the year. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with a TV, DVD, CD, hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Area with gas cooker, microwave, fridge with ice-box, dining table and chairsBathroom with bath, over bath shower and washbasin Separate w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed and a pull-out single bed Garden: Small enclosed rear. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating. Notes: There is a straight steep staircase up to first floor which may not be suitable for the young or infirm.

Goose Corner, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £312 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Goose Corner is a modern, newly extended and furnished detached house. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creek, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore have 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 good 'locals' bar. Goose Corner is a modern, extended and well furnished detached house. Located in a quiet, private road in Reydon, just on the edge of the popular seaside town of Southwold. It has been decorated and furnished to a high standard and has a very spacious yet homely feel. It is an ideal home for those wishing to get away from it all, yet within easy walking distance of the town. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with 42" 'plasma' TV with Freeview and Freesat channels, DVD player and Humax hard disc recorder, CD/radio, sofa bed and French doors opening onto the landscaped garden Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs, leading to Conservatory with seating and views onto the garden Shower Room with 'walk-in' shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and overlooking garden Bedroom 2 with a double bed and overlooking garden Bedroom 3 with a single bed and overlooking garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Landscaped, fully enclosed garden surrounding the property. Patio area outside the conservatory with garden furniture. Parking: One car on the driveway and one on the verge outside the property. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.