Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Pilgrims Prospect, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Good quality, wheelchair friendly barn conversion. One of four cottages which together sleep 18. Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry: On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking: There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage

Pilgrims Prospect is a stunning conversion of the original tack room and forge, and has many unique features. It has terracotta floors throughout the ground floor and old pine floorboards to the upper galleries. Flint walls and exposed beams give character to this delightful cottage, whilst under floor heating gives a cosy feeling in winter.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, digital set-top box, radio/CD player, dining table and chairs and a flame-effect fire set in the old kiln giving a feeling of times gone by
Kitchen with electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, microwave and larder fridge with icebox
Bathroom with bath/shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor: Accessed from Sitting Room
Gallery Bedroom 1 - a heavy curtain provides privacy if required with a double bed, side tables, dressing table and hanging space
Gallery Bedroom 2 - a heavy curtain provides privacy if required with twin beds, side tables and wardrobe

Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection.
Notes: We regret that Pilgrims Prospect is unsuitable for children under 7.

Blackbird Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £382 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Blackbird Cottage is very welcoming and comfortable and comes well equipped throughout 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! A beautifully presented family house, with attractive gardens and private parking. Blackbird Cottage is very welcoming and comfortable and comes well equipped. It is ideally located for all local amenities including the shops, pubs and the beach and so this property makes for an excellent family holiday base. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Entrance into hallway Sitting Room with TV/DVD, music system and patio doors to garden Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and TV Bedroom 1 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle with seat, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 2 with a double bed, washbasin and cot Bedroom 3 with twin beds and washbasin Garden: Enclosed rear garden, garden furniture, barbecue, games. Parking: Private parking for one car on drive. Also on-road parking outside property. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: Broadband is provided as well as towels, books and games. There is a shed for bike storage if required.

Elma Cottage, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £482 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful cottage which has been modernised to provide modern facilities with character accommodation. Holme is on the North Norfolk coast and offers a sandy beach and excellent opportunities for bird watching, cycling and walking.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep, Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

This is a 300-year-old cottage in the quiet village of Holme-next-the-Sea, approximately one mile from the North Norfolk coast. The cottage is also close to the local nature reserves, and a ten minute drive from the fabulous beaches at Hunstanton and Brancaster. With a large enclosed garden, spacious and well equipped, versatile accommodation it is a property which can be enjoyed throughout the year. Shop: 2 miles Pub: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room comfortably furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, radio/CD player and wood burner
Open Plan Kitchen a large room with electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and arch to Dining Area with table, chairs and window seat
Inner Hall with access to the rear garden, door leads to the
Cloakroom/Utility Room with washbasin, washing machine and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden Annexe:
Ground Floor: Shower Room: Shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
First Floor: Bedroom 4 with twin beds (this room is in the eaves and does have some sloping walls)

Garden: Rear, lawned garden is fully enclosed and dog proof with a patio area, garden furniture and barbecue. There is a further wildlife area at the bottom of the garden - this area is fenced so children cannot access it as it has a ditch - possible that dogs may access it and they could get very muddy!
Parking: Driveway to the side of the property, suitable for three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: Three dogs are welcome at the property. We do ask that they are not allowed upstairs and should be left in the inner hall and utility room if left unattended. The inner hall is an ideal area for wet dogs. Pets are not allowed in the Annexe at any time. Damage caused by unattended dogs should be paid for.
Also Provided: A selection of books and games.
Extras: Towel hire available at £6 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The annexe can be booked for £150 per week during the low season - bands A & B, payable on booking. During main school holidays and high season the cottage and the annexe have to be booked as one unit. Therefore the prices shown for bands A & B are for the house only please add £150 per week if you wish to book the annexe. Some pillows are feather filled.

3 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £825 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Mere. 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 Meare - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly pebble and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Meare. The property offers flexible accommodation and has the added advantage of a Children's games room in the garden. An excellent holiday choice. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Shower Room: Shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 5: Bunk beds. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed, washbasin and views of the Meare. Bedroom 2: Twin beds and views of the Meare. Bedroom 3: Single bed. Bedroom 4: Single bed. Bathroom: Roll top bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Garden room/Children's play room. Patio garden to the front with bench overlooking the Meare. Parking: Off-road parking to rear for one car. Heating: Gas heating.

Herb Garden Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £465 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Herb Garden Cottage offers comfortable, light and airy accommodation. Situated on North Green it is centrally located with all amenities close by. This cottage has been refurbished to a good standard and is a perfect holiday retreat! 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! Herb Garden Cottage offers comfortable, light and airy accommodation. Situated on North Green it is centrally located with all amenities close by. This cottage has been refurbished to a good standard and is a perfect holiday retreat! It also provides private parking for two cars which is much sought after in Southwold along with an enclosed rear garden, which the owner has planted with a variety of herbs for holiday makers use. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD and electric fire Kitchen/Diner with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden at rear with table and chairs. Parking: Private parking for 2 cars. (garage and in front of garage)Heating: Gas central heating. Also Provided: Books and games. Notes: The property retains its character and therefore low beams are in the property.

Ivy Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £634 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Ivy Cottage has recently been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard and is set in the heart of the town 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 greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Ivy Cottage has been completely updated and renovated to a very high standard creating a property suitable for families and also a cosy retreat for couples. It is beautifully furnished, well equipped and is situated in an ideal location with the beach, Common and town centre all within a few minutes walk. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with Freeview and DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and w.c. Stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Garden: A pretty, private and fenced courtyard with garden shed suitable for bike storage. Garden table and chairs also available. Parking: Free parking available at a short distance away (20 yards from property).Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog allowed.

The Withies, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £599 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pets allowed • 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. The Withies is a beautifully positioned former Coastguard Cottage situated at the southern end of the High Street. Offering amazing views from both double bedrooms, the front towards the sea and the back over the marshes 307 High Street is a perfect choice. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave Lobby with washer/dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and views towards the sea Bedroom 2 with a king size bed and views over the marshes Dressing Room with wardrobe Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large rear enclosed garden. Parking: Off road parking for two cars. Heating: Gas heating.

Sunnyside, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £396 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Sunnyside is a modern brick and flint cottage situated in a quiet cul-de sac in the heart of Weybourne.

Weybourne is a village of flint cottages and winding roads, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a shingle beach, and there is a cliff-top walk, which leads you to the sandy beach at Sheringham just three miles away. The village is famous for being home to the Muckleburgh Military Collection, which is well worth a visit. There are many other opportunities for days out in the area for young and old alike and there are a number of excellent golf courses within easy reach. The village itself has a shop and pub, which serves food.

Sunnyside is a modern brick and flint cottage situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Weybourne. With the benefit of a games room and a conservatory, there is plenty of space for everyone to relax. You could have a car-free day as the shingle beach is only a ten minute walk away or you could hop on to a train on the famous North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line and visit the seaside town of Sheringham or the shops and restaurants in Holt. Shop/Pub: 100 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freesat, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi, electric living flame fire, dining table and chairs
Conservatory with comfortable seating, TV and video
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge
Games/Utility Room with 4ft football table, 6ft pool table, dart board, washing machine, tumble dryer and table top freezer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden fully enclosed, with lawn, patio area covered by pergola, garden shed, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games.
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs welcome, to be kept downstairs and off the furniture.
Notes: Please note that the duvets and pillows are feather-filled.