Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Spinney, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Extremely well equipped in a quiet residential area - an ideal retreat 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. The Spinney is situated in a quiet residential area in Reydon. It is a delightful detached modern property, decorated and equipped to a high standard. The nearest shop is just a few minutes away and Southwold town, beach and harbour are a fifteen minute walk. With comfortable accommodation, a fully enclosed garden and bright and airy rooms, this is an ideal location to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the seaside air. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with satellite TV, video and open fire Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table and chairs Utility Room with washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bedroom 4 with a single bed Garden: The property has its own driveway and front garden. To the rear there is a fully enclosed garden with a patio and lawned area, table and chairs. Parking: For two cars in the driveway. Heating: Full central heating.

Fisherman's Rest, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £429 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: Fishermans Rest is a beautiful, recently modernised Victorian red brick cottage situated within a short walk of Aldeburgh's wonderful High Street and Seafront. 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. Fisherman's Rest is a beautiful, recently modernised Victorian red brick cottage situated within a short walk of Aldeburgh's wonderful High Street and seafront. Great attention to detail has been paid and the property now offers anyone visiting a restful light, bright and welcoming stay. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock, CD player and wood burning stove Kitchen/Dining Area with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Dining table and chairs. A lovely open plan room with vaulted ceiling and sliding glazed multi fold doors Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and iPod dock Bedroom 2 with a double bed and iPod dock Garden: Large rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Under floor heating and gas fired heating to radiators. Also Provided: Towels, telephone for incoming calls, fresh flowers and welcome pack comprising tea, coffee, milk, sugar, fresh bread, butter, marmalade and a bottle of wine. Dressing gowns for guests use.

Flat 2 Lyndhurst, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £340 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: An attractive first floor flat on the sea front in Aldeburgh. A splendid location for a seaside holiday Aldeburgh, home of the famous Aldeburgh Festival of Music, is a charming, historic seaside resort with many fine Georgian buildings. The town was a medieval fishing centre and fishermen still draw their boats onto the shingle beach to sell their catches. The area around Aldeburgh reflects the unspoilt nature of the Suffolk coast and only two miles along the shore is the unusual coastal village of Thorpeness, with its picturesque mere and excellent golf course. The town has a good selection of shops and eating places. Lyndhurst is an attractively decorated and tastefully refurbished first floor flat situated in a large house with wonderful sea views from most rooms. The property is on the seafront and provides spacious accommodation. It is in a splendid location for all local amenities and provides an ideal base for a seaside holiday or to explore the heritage coast and surrounding countryside. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards. Spacious Entrance Hall leading to Sitting/Dining Room with Freesat TV, electric fire, table and chairs and balcony overlooking the sea Bedroom 1 with a king-size double bed, electric fire, washbasin and sea view Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a lovely sea view Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, and microwave Bathroom with a walk in shower, bath, washbasin, heated towel rail and wall heater Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Heating: Storage Heaters. Notes: Bicycles can be left in hallway downstairs. Please note that this property is unsuitable for children during Aldeburgh Carnival week

Smugglers Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £588 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Smugglers Retreat is a charming semi-detached house over three storeys; it has been decorated in a contemporary style but original features, such as beams and narrow staircases have been retained, resulting in a property that oozes character.

Wells is a popular town set behind a small harbour on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It is possible to travel from the town by narrow-gauge steam railway to the sandy beach, which is backed by pine woods. The beach is one mile from the town and has a car park and tea rooms. It is an ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year and the area is famed for ornithology and has many excellent walks. Amenities in the town include amusements, great pubs, restaurants and many interesting shops.

Smugglers Retreat is a charming semi-detached house over three storeys; it has been decorated in a contemporary style but original features, such as beams and narrow staircases have been retained, resulting in a property that oozes character, but with all the comforts of modern day living. It is situated within a few minutes walk of the Quay, where children and adults alike can enjoy the delights of "crabbing". The Holkham Estate is close by with many walks and cycle tracks to explore. Shops: 5 minutes walk Pub: 5 minutes walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player, wood burner - decorative only - and exposed ceiling beams
Kitchen/Dining Room a lovely room with newly fitted quality cupboards, exposed brick work and feature bread oven, gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with beams, feature fireplace and a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with a child size single bed and truckle bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 accessed via steep narrow stairs - room has sloping ceiling with exposed beams, double bed, walk-in wardrobe with washbasin

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with small raised water feature and further small patio area with table and chairs
Parking: Driveway at rear of property for one large car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One small dog welcome, please keep downstairs and off the furniture at all times.
Notes: Please note there is a mixture of feather filled and synthetic pillows.

Ellanbrook, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £792 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • 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. Ellanbrook is a wonderful detached period house situated in a quite private road within a short walk of Aldeburgh's famous High Street. A lovely light open plan kitchen and conservatory/dining area are among the many features of this beautiful and very tastefully modernised seaside home. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and double sided wood-burning stove Kitchen with range cooker with gas hobs and electric ovens, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. 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 shower and washbasin Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Garden: Good sized rear garden. Parking: On street in private road. Heating: Gas heating.

Bay Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £295 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • 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. Situated to the Southern end of Aldeburgh's High Street, Bay Cottage is an ideal cottage for any family and their pet! Well positioned, only two streets back from the sea front and within a very easy walk of all the interesting shops, restaurants and galleries Aldeburgh has to offer. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, Freesat, DVD, CD player and radio. Kitchen: Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed and single bed (although there's a single bed only two people may occupy this room maintaining the total maximum occupancy of 6) and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc. Garden: Small rear courtyard garden. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.

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.

Lavender Cottage, Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £860 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Westleton sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Lavender Cottage is an 18th century large family cottage with a lovely homely feel in the centre of the pretty village of Westleton. Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold, with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. Centred around a large green, Westleton is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast. 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/post office - all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland. Lavender Cottage is an 18th century large family cottage, previously the Vicarage. It has a lovely homely feel and has been recently renovated to a high standard. Perfect for a family holiday with the added advantage of a separate games room and everything children and adults could want to have fun during their time away. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 25ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room 1 with wood burner, Sky TV/DVD leading through to Study/Music Room with piano, table and chairs Sitting Room 2 with wood burner leading through to Dining Room with table and chairs leading through to Kitchen/Utility with gas hob and electric oven, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble drier Bathroom with over-bath power shower, hand held shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a four-poster double bed Shower Room with very small sit-down shower cubicle (suitable for a small child), washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed Steep cottage stairs to..Second Floor Bedroom 3 with a double bed - restricted height due to eaves Bedroom 4 with a double bed - restricted height due to eaves Annexe Ground Floor: with Sitting Room, table and chairs, Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom with double bed (Please note that due to eves there is restricted headroom and access to both sides of the bed)Garden: Large and enclosed, however dogs and children need to be supervised, two patio areas, BBQs, table and chairs. Parking: Room for 4 cars on drive. Heating: Oil central heating and wood burners. Wall mounted electric panel heaters. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Large Garage, Games Room in garden with pool table, table tennis table, games and books, Play Station 2, sitting area with TV/DVD Notes: A security deposit cheque of £150 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. There is a basic Sky package at the house, but if owner is given some notice, the package can be upgraded to Sports or Movies for an additional £20