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

Oyster Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £363 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A well equipped former fisherman's cottage within easy reach of the beach and the sea. 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. Trains can be found at Saxmundham 6 miles away. Regular buses depart for Saxmundham, Leiston and Woodbridge from Aldeburgh High Street. Oyster Cottage is in a prime position just off the town centre and only one street away (150 yards) from the beach. The property is a charming refurbished fisherman's cottage with a small courtyard that catches the afternoon sun. It has been thoughtfully furnished and equipped to a high standard and provides a welcoming retreat made for two. The cottage is in an ideal location to explore the delights of the heritage coast, from beachcombing in the summer to autumn walks and cosy open fires. Shop:150 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, hi-fi/iPod dock, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave combo and washer/dryer Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Traditional steep winding stairs to...First Floor: Dressing Room leading to Bedroom with a king-size bed Courtyard: Fully enclosed rear courtyard patio with table and chairs. Parking: On roadside Heating: Gas-fired central heating and open fire. Pets: One well-behaved dog permitted.

Rose Cottage, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Rose Cottage is just 200 yards from the sandy beach. It is a detached, single storey, compact property.

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 carstone 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.

Detached and all on one level, this compact, pretty cottage is situated in the grounds of the owner's home. It is only 300 yards from the sandy beach and the Coast Hopper bus stops just outside the cottage, which is very convenient for travelling to all the great coastal locations nearby. Shop/Pub: 50 yards

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV and video
Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge and microwave, dining table and chairs
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small sitting-out area.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Towels.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Broad - De, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1015 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Fabulous views from the impressive rear terrace and stylish interior combine to provide a really special holiday home.

This fabulous detached home is situated in the heart of the village yet feels peaceful and secluded, only a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach. It has easy access to pubs, restaurants, shops and Cascades indoor tropical pool complex. It is an ideal choice to gather family or groups of friends, for special celebrations or fun and relaxing holidays, at any time of year. With a stunning terrace and expansive lawns, Broad-De also enjoys wonderful views over open countryside to the sand dunes and Croyde Bay. Light, bright and welcoming throughout a contemporary classic feel has been achieved in this beautiful property, which retains many original features. The huge dining kitchen seats ten easily and is a superb cooking and entertaining space. French doors from the kitchen open out onto the vast terrace perfect for al fresco eating and relaxing in the sun. A stylishly presented yet cosy living room, benefits from a wood burning stove, flat screen TV and comfortable sofas. Across the hallway an additional snug sitting room provides an ideal spot for children to play games or watch a DVD. A useful utility room and separate shower/wet room add to the generous facilities. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, all with lovely sea views. Four have feature brick fireplaces and all have original, white painted wooden flooring. Bedroom two is accessed through bedroom one, making it ideal for children. Each bedroom has been elegantly decorated and all are served by a stylish, modern, family bathroom and separate WC. The gated entrance and sweeping driveway provides secure parking for five cars and leads to a large detached garage with lockable storage for surfboards and beach equipment. There is so much to do in this popular area and Broad-De is sure to fulfil all your wishes for a perfect holiday.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Front and back porch. Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen/dining room with electric range style cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, pantry, stereo and iPod docking station. Snug / playroom with toys, TV/DVD. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk-in shower/wet room and separate WC with basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with 4 Poster King, leading through to Bedroom 2 with day bed style twin beds. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bedroom 5 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath, mixer handset over bath, large shower cubicle and basin. Separate WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Complimentary basket of logs. Stairgate available. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Garden furniture. BBQ and games. 2 Pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private parking on driveway. Large garage for storage. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Beach Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £500 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: What a view! Beach Cottage is situated on Aldeburgh's Crag Path and enjoys uninterrupted views of the Beach and Sea beyond from the first floor Sitting Room. 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. What a view! Beach Cottage is situated on Aldeburgh's Crag Path and enjoys uninterrupted views of the beach and sea beyond from the first floor Sitting Room. The property offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone to enjoy a real seaside holiday with everything you could need during your stay within easy walking distance. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 150 yards GROUND FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 2: Twin beds and sea views. En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Utility Area: Washing machine. FIRST FLOOR Sitting Room: TV and window seat. Stunning views of the beach and sea beyond and up and down Crag Path. Kitchen: Electric cooker and hob, fridge freezer and microwave. Dining Area: Table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. Garden: Enclosed small front patio area. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: One small, well behaved dog welcome

9 The Whinlands, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £619 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: A grade two listed, large centrally heated family house situated on three floors, with views over Thorpeness Common. 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 are a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. A Grade II listed, spacious centrally heated family house set over three floors with views to Thorpeness Common. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, audio equipment and gas fire. Dining Room: Large table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, extra large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Room/Rear Entrance: Washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge freezer. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Single bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bedroom 4: Double bed. Bathroom: Bash and washbasin. Shower Room: Large shower cubicle washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 5: Four single beds. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with furniture and barbecue. Parking: Roadside Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls/operator/emergency/BT Chargecard.

Top Step Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £386 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Top Step Cottage is a pretty Fisherman's Cottage situated on West Lane steps just off the High Street. The property offers cosy accommodation and is ideally situated for those wishing to explore everything Aldeburgh has to offer. 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. Top Step Cottage is a pretty fisherman's cottage situated on West Lane steps just off the High Street. The property offers cosy accommodation and is ideally situated for those wishing to explore everything Aldeburgh has to offer. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 500 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Kitchen with gas cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with ice box, microwave, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Small courtyard area with table and chairs. Parking: On Street. Heating: Gas heating. Also Provided: Wi-Fi

Weez House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A perfect couples retreat, set in secluded gardens yet just a short stroll from the beach path and village centre.

Imagine relaxing in your own hot tub with a complimentary bottle of bucks fizz, surrounded by secluded gardens, think of a cosy log cabin just perfect for a romantic hideaway yet only a short stroll from Croyde village centre, when staying at Weez House you can have all of this. Nestling in the grounds of the owners own beautiful 16th century thatched Devon Longhouse, the elevated position ensures stunning countryside views and on a clear day Croyde Bay can be glimpsed from the south facing balcony. This is a lovely spot to enjoy meals al fresco or evening drinks under the stars. A gravel path and steps lead up to the front entrance and into the open plan living room with comfy leather sofa and flat screen wall mounted TV. The modern kitchen area is well equipped, featuring a breakfast bar, and there is one double bedroom with an ensuite shower room. Weez House is an ideal choice for surfers, and keen walkers will enjoy exploring the footpath leading almost from the doorstep to the stunning beach at Putsborough around 20 minutes away. To holiday with friends we also have a cottage called Thatcher’s Leggett in the same location. Croyde offers everything you could need in a seaside village, a renowned surfing beach, character cottages and a great selection of pubs and restaurants. Weez House is something a little different, perfect for couples and a welcoming retreat at the end of a fun filled day. Please note that infants are not accepted.

Accommodation: Steps up to Ground floor: Open plan living room /kitchen with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. Bedroom with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Bath robes. Electric heating. Hot Tub inclusive for weekly bookings 2nd June - 25th August. At other times or for short breaks by prior arrangement at an additional charge, payable on arrival, weekly out of season £100 and 3/4 night short breaks £70, 5 night short break £90 please notify at time of booking. (Please note that hot tub takes 24 to 48 hrs to reach optimum temperature) Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. Regret no pets. 1 allocated parking space. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Bolt Hole, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £292 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal escape from the world and well positioned for the town centre and the beach. 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. The Bolt Hole lives up to its name! It is an ideal escape from the world but it is also well positioned for the town centre and beach. The property provides a comfortable base from which to explore this lovely part of the world. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video/DVD player and CD hi-fi Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a single bed, additional pull-out single bed and washbasin Garden: Enclosed courtyard - outhouse housing washer/dryer and outdoor furniture Parking: Roadside. Secure bike storage (in the side passage). Heating: Night storage heaters.