Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Sol Backen, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £858 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh 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: Aldeburgh and the surrounding area have 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 on summer weekends. Sol Backen is a wonderful detached period property with views from the garden over the marshes and the sea skyline beyond. Spacious accommodation makes this an ideal family choice or for a family gathering. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn cooker, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and table and chairs. CD/Radio Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Study First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and En-suite Bathroom with roll top bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed and door to Bedroom 4 with a 2'6 single bed Bedroom 3 with a 2'6 single bed and washbasin Bathroom with bath and washbasin Cloakroom with w.c. Garden: Large front and rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample off road parking. Heating: Gas heating.

Eldoret, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1075 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: A beautifully presented property situated just off Aldeburgh's High Street with parking. 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.Eldoret is a beautifully presented property situated just off Aldeburgh's High Street WITH PARKING! The original house was built as a surgery by a doctor who lived next door. Having been recently extended and totally refurbished, the property offers flexible accommodation and is ideal for holidays or a short break out of season. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD, sofa bed sleeping +1Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Drawing Room with TV, video, SKY, Broadband Bedroom 5 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Large Storeroom which is suitable for bicycles First Floor: Staircase from the rear of the house leads to Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin, and w.c. Staircase from the front of the house leads to Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Two separate courtyard areas both with seating. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars. Heating: G.F.C.H.Pets: Pets by arrangement but must be kept downstairs at all times.

The Plough Wheel, Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Kelling sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint character cottage providing cosy and comfortable accommodation.

Kelling lies midway between Blakeney and Sheringham, about a mile from the sea. The village has an interesting art gallery, which also serves light lunches and delicious cakes. Birdwatchers, walkers and golfers are well catered for with a good choice of locations. Holt, three miles away, is one of the prettiest towns in Norfolk and has an excellent selection of small shops. There are many places to visit, offering something for all ages, close to the village.

The Plough Wheel captures the essence of a traditional Norfolk cottage retaining much original character. Built from traditional brick and flint it fronts the village street and has a lovely cottage-style garden. The interior features a large living room with a beamed ceiling, pamment floor, pine kitchen and a brick staircase, whilst the bedrooms have painted wooden floors and offer fine views across open fields. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Room with Sitting Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, DVD player and multi-fuel stove
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge, microwave and washing machine
Dining Area with dining table and chairs

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

Garden: Pretty, enclosed garden to rear, with garden furniture.
Parking: Off-road for two cars beyond garden.
Heating: O.F.C.H. - in winter months. Starter pack of fuel for stove provided.
Also Provided: Selection of books.
Pets: Up to two small/medium size dogs welcome. More than two dogs or extra large dogs by prior agreement with the owner.
Notes: Cot and highchair may be available on request.

Fishermens Mews, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Central to the beach and town, although set within a quiet mews, Fishermen’s Mews gives you the best of both.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

Fishermen’s Mews is an attractive modern four storey town house situated in a private mews of eight similar properties close to the beach and town centre. A spacious, comfortable and well-equipped property, furnished in a contemporary style show-casing the work of local artists. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Kitchen/Diner a spacious room with fridge, freezer, range gas hob and electric ovens, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, butler sink, table, CD player, settle and chairs, door to small courtyard
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock, feature flame-effect gas fire
Study with desk and chair

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 with queen-sized bed, access from one side makes this suitable for one person only, hi-fi with CD player and DAB radio
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

Third Floor:
Bedroom 3 with a double bed, TV with Freeview and DVD, hi-fi with CD and DAB radio and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed small rear patio area with garden furniture.
Parking: Designated parking space for one car with security parking bollard.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: Although no pets are allowed at the property, guests should be aware that the owner's dog occasionally visits.

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.

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.

Nellies Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £307 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint character cottage just a short walk from the salt marshes.

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.

Nellie's Cottage is an end of terrace cottage. When travelling along the coast road it is easy to spot Nellie's Cottage due to the topiary elephants in the garden, which are sure to raise a smile! The cottage is built of brick and flint and has traditional, character features. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, washing machine and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed - accessible from one side only
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Front lawned garden and rear shared patio area with garden furniture.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome.
Notes: Nellie's may not be suitable for anyone of above average height, due to low door thresholds and ceilings. Short breaks are welcome, however the owner cannot accommodate 2 nights.

St Marys, West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in West Runton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive Edwardian detached seaside house. Ideal for a family holiday.

The small coastal village of West Runton lies between Cromer and Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. There is golf available in the village and a fine sand and pebble beach with exposed rock pools at low tide which are great fun for children. The village is also backed by National Trust woodland offering an abundance of walking opportunities across to Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park and the Norfolk Coast Path, all of which give some super views across the countryside. The Bittern and national rail line are accessible from the village and from here you can access Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer and enjoy the opportunity of leaving the car behind. The village has excellent eating places as well as a cafe, butchers, greengrocers, newsagents, a small super market and is also close to The Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary.

St Mary's is a light and airy Edwardian seaside house, with a pretty garden, just ten minutes walk up from the beach. The bedrooms have views across to the sea, and over open fields at the back. It is ideal for a relaxing family holiday being both comfortable and well equipped and also within easy reach of the village amenities. Shop/Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Room with Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, large pine dining table and chairs
Living Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video and open fire
Utility Area with washing machine
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, small TV and video
Bathroom with large bath, over-bath shower washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds
Steep, narrow ladder-type stairs leading to:
Bedroom 4 with twin beds - this is an attic bedroom with sloping ceilings that are not full height, so may be more suited to older children

Garden: Fully enclosed garden with lawn, patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars and further roadside parking.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Extra's: Towels are available for hire at £6 per person payable on booking
Notes: Short breaks are available at any time of the year except school holidays. Please ask for details.