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

Thellusson Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £459 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Thellusson Cottage is superbly situated opposite the Church and offers panoramic Sea Views from Bedroom 1. Within easy walking distance of the High Street and Sea and benefits from something every holiday maker to Aldeburgh looks for, a parking space! 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. Thellusson Cottage is superbly situated opposite the church and offers panoramic sea views from bedroom 1. The cottage is within easy walking distance of the High Street and the sea front and benefits from something every holiday maker to Aldeburgh looks for, a car parking space! Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Dining Room with table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 3 with day bed/single bed First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and panoramic sea views Bedroom 2 with twin beds and wash basin Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Parking for one car in the garage (not suitable for large vehicles). Heating: Gas central heating.

Shrimp Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £229 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy little cottage in the centre of the village. Presented in a traditional style.

The coastal village of Stiffkey is set in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has one of the richest salt marshes for wildlife in the country, providing excellent opportunities for both ornithology and walking. The sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells are just four miles along the coast and sailing is available at nearby Morston and Blakeney. Stiffkey has a shop and a pub which serves food, with further amenities available in the lovely Georgian town of Holt, which is seven miles away.

Shrimp Cottage is a cosy little cottage, situated close to the main coast road and within walking distance of the village pub and post office. It provides comfortable accommodation presented in a traditional style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch with garden chairs
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, Sky TV and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

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

Garden: Attractive lawned area.
Parking: For one small/medium car.
Heating: Convector heaters by £1 meter.
Also Provided: Coal and kindling for your day of arrival, further supplies can be purchased from Stiffkey Post Office Stores.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £10 per week, payable on booking. Electricity by £1 meter.
Pets: Two pets welcome.

Paddling Ducks, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £866 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: A great property, spacious and well equipped in the coastal town of Hunstanton, good for families and mixed groups.

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. 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 opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Paddling Ducks is a substantial detached property situated in a quiet location close to the town, beach and Hunstanton's famous cliffs. The accommodation is very spacious and easily accommodates the number of guests. The Jacuzzi cabin with steam shower and changing room is a particular feature. Shops/Pubs within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room furnished in a modern style with comfortable seating, very large flat screen TV with Freeview, Sky basic, surround sound, DVD player and feature gas fire
Conservatory with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and Playstation 2
Kitchen/Dining Room with AGA, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs for ten
Inner Hall with washer/dryer door leads to Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Study with desk, chair and Wi-Fi

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden is fully enclosed with patio, lawned area, garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Log Cabin with Jacuzzi hot tub, steam shower, changing area and music system.
Parking: Driveway for four cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. is included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets are welcome; please do ensure that they are kept off the furniture and beds at all times.
Extras: Towels are available to hire for £3.50 per person per week, payable on booking. There is a housekeeping deposit of £250 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before the start of the holiday.

Stranraer, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Stranraer is a spacious property offering comfortable accommodation in the North Norfolk village of Brancaster.

Brancaster and neighbouring Brancaster Staithe are lovely coastal villages, which have much to offer, making them ideal holiday locations at any time of the year. There is a wonderful sandy beach, numerous coastal and countryside walks, a golf course, a tennis court and excellent sailing from Brancaster Staithe. There are three well known pubs The Jolly Sailors, The Ship and The White Horse within the two villages which serve food, or you can buy locally caught sea food. The lovely village of Burnham Market is just a short drive away with its excellent range of shops, restaurants and pubs. The area abounds with numerous opportunities for bird watchers with the RSPB reserve at Titchwell two miles away, which can be reached on foot along the coast path. Boat trips to Scolt Head and sailing are available at Brancaster Staithe.

Stranraer is a modern house, refurbished to a high standard, set in a quiet lane in this popular coastal village. It provides spacious, comfortable, accommodation with contemporary bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. The property is surrounded by an attractive enclosed garden and backs on to open farmland, with views to the sea from the upstairs windows. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and wood burner
Snug Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and children's play area
Kitchen/Dining Room with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, combi/microwave, table and eight chairs
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Exterior Utility Room with washer/dryer and table football

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, cot and En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with twin beds,
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed garden surrounds house, laid mainly to lawn with patio area, table, chairs and gas barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for four large cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gate, Z bed, Wi-Fi, phone for incoming calls, CDs, books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Regent Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £792 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • 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. Regent Cottage is a wonderfully traditional seaside house with an amazing position on Crag Path. Uninterrupted views of the sea from both the sitting room bay window and the first floor balcony make Regent Cottage the perfect place to holiday. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 75 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, CD/radio and table and chairs Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and counter top freezer Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and access to balcony Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a single bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: First floor balcony accessed from Bedroom 1.Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating. Also Provided: Wi-Fi.

The Pink House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Pink House is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. Southwold Central - The properties located in central Southwold are all 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 upper promenade is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the lighthouse in the town is a good landmark. There is also easy access to the common and a nearby footpath takes you down to the harbour with the foot ferry to Walberswick (summer only). Don't forget that the beach is never very far away! Situated in the popular location of Southwold and being close to all local amenities and within 300 yards of the beach, the Pink House, which originally dates back to the early 19th century, is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards Beach: 300 yards Ground Floor: Open plan area with Sitting area with TV/Freeview, CD player, Ipod dock Dining area with dining room table and chairs Kitchen area with cooker, microwave, and fridge First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds (not adult sized)Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with washing machine, bath with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: One well behaved dog allowed. The Summer Theatre is just approximately 100 yards away from this property making the courtyard an ideal interim retreat

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £747 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Ellerslie is a large family house, offering spacious, well equipped accommodation. Holiday here and you can forget the car, the beach is within walking distance.

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.

Ellerslie is a spacious property just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach of Old Hunstanton and will appeal too many with its proximity to the gold course, wild life and bird sanctuaries and the Royal estate of Sandringham. The accommodation is well laid out and versatile and the two main bathrooms are a particular feature of the property. The new Orangery and refitted kitchen planned for 2012 will enhance the accommodation extremely well. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Small Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Kitchen - refitted and extended for 2012 season - with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
Dining room with table and chairs opening into the
Orangery with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player,
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and chest freezer
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with free-standing bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed, TV with Freeview and DVD player and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with a single bed and bunk beds
Bathroom with spa bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large lawned rear garden with patio area, garden furniture and further lawned side garden.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone - incoming calls only, children's toys, CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.

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.