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

Eastwood, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £589 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: An interesting detached period house in the beautiful seaside village of Walberswick Walberswick has over a thousand acres of open access heath and marshland, protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The RSPB Bird Reserve at Minsmere is a short drive away and the seaside town of Southwold is within strolling distance along one of the many beautiful walks in and around Walberswick, or by using the foot ferry that runs during the summer months. Within Walberswick there are tearooms, restaurants, two public houses, an art gallery, original crafts and gift shops. Eastwood is a characterful detached period house situated in its own private mature garden. Ideally situated to explore the Heritage Coast, Eastwood would provide a wonderful retreat for a family holiday. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player and video. The room also has a wood burning stove Dining Room with table and chairs and wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and washbasin Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Lawned area, patio and has the benefit of garden furniture. Parking: On road and driveway for two cars Heating: Oil-fired central heating.

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.

Harbour Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £400 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortable holiday accommodation in an outstanding location 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 (15 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. Harbour Cottage overlooks the river and enjoys the benefits of a unique coastal location. A holiday here will undoubtedly provide countless happy memories. It has been pleasantly furnished to provide comfortable holiday accommodation. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, CD/radio, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a 4' double bed leading to Bedroom 3 with a single bed Second Floor: Bedroom 4 with double bed and En-suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Sitting out area at front Parking: Free parking nearby. Heating: Central heating and wood burner, logs provided in winter.

2 The Dunes, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £468 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Leiston sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Pleasant property ideal for family holidays close to the beach. 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. The Dunes occupies a sunny corner site with direct access to the beach as well as having all other local amenities within an easy walk. There is a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in neighbouring Aldeburgh with walks abound on the surrounding coastal heaths. The interior has been refurbished by the owners who have retained or incorporated features to match the Edwardian style of the property. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video, CD/radio and gas log-effect fire Dining Hall with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher Utility Area with washer/dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and a balcony with a sea view Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 5 with twin beds and excellent views along the coast to Aldeburgh Garden: Enclosed front garden plus shared rear access. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Part central heating, part electric fires. Also Provided: Telephone for incoming calls only.

The Sun Deck, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £408 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • 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. The Sun Deck is a wonderful architect designed modern property nestled between Aldeburgh's famous High Street and The Terrace. The Sun Deck offers light, bright and spacious accommodation and benefits from an enchanting terraced outside space with Summerhouse and sea views from the upper terrace. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yardsGround Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Open plan space to include Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. 'Draw bridge' style walkway to the terraced outside space. Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Garden: Terraced garden with garden furniture and sea views. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.

The Nutshell, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £505 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Nutshell is a perfectly appointed cottage situated in Aldeburgh's High Street. The cottage has the added advantage of a courtyard garden and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room making the accommodation very versatile. 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. The Nutshell is a perfectly appointed cottage situated on Aldeburgh's High Street. The cottage has the added advantage of a courtyard garden and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room making the accommodation very versatile. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 10 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Bose iPod dock Conservatory with table and chairs Bedroom 2 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with a small, roll top bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Dressing Room Garden: Courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.

Eastwood, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Eastwood is a modern end-terrace property built in the local carrstone, it offers spacious, comfortable accommodation and is perfect for a family holiday being only a seven minute walk from the sandy beach.

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

Eastwood is a modern end-terrace property built in the local carrstone and set back from the main road in the centre of the charming village of Old Hunstanton. It offers spacious, comfortable accommodation and is perfect for a family holiday, being only a seven minute walk from the sandy beach. The village has a family friendly pub or for that special occasion a Michelin star restaurant. Shop/Pub: 3 minute walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player, radio, dining table and five chairs
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a 2' 6" single bed
Bathroom with bath and over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: A south-facing fully enclosed rear garden with patio, lawned area and chairs.
Parking: One medium size car on driveway; further roadside parking available.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Hairdryer, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £3.50 per person per week, payable on booking.

Whimbrel Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £371 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A very convenient location where local amenities are never far away 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 has 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. Whimbrel Cottage is in a most convenient and popular location where all the important local attractions are never far away. It offers well-equipped and comfortable accommodation close to many footpaths as well as the town centre. The beach is a ten minute walk away. Shop 50 yards Pub: 0.5 miles. Ground Floor: Kitchen/Dining Room with pine furniture, spacious units, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer and a garden door to the patio Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a small double and a single bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom: with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. A modern staircase, but the winding steps at the top need care by the elderly or young leading to First Floor: Sitting Room spacious with Freeview TV, DVD and CD player Garden: Rear garden with patio and furniture. Parking: Ample private parking for two cars. Heating: Full central heating.