Coastal cottages and self catering in England

Widden House, St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in St Ives sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: A rare opportunity to stay in the popular Downalong area of St Ives, just yards from Porthgwidden beach. With raised patio garden and views to the island, this end-of-row property is within walking distance of the Tate Gallery, Porthminster beach and Harbour. St Ives has many sandy beaches and a maze of old cobbled streets - ideal for relaxed family holidays with three beaches, excellent restaurants, pubs and watersports. It is internationally recognised as a centre for the Arts - attractions are the Barbara Hepworth Museum, Tate Gallery, Bernard Leach Pottery and St Ives School of Painting. In September the St Ives Arts Festival attracts artists and musicians from around the world. Explore Penzance, Lands End and many prehistoric and neolithic sites in Penwith. Surfing beaches at Porthmeor (walking distance), Porthtowan and Portreath. Shops 500 yards.

Large beamed kitchen/dining room with range. Twin bedroom. First floor: Living room with door to patio. Large bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom.

The Barn, Oulton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £860 to £ 2046

Self catering accommodation in Oulton sleeps 12.

Features include: Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break • Ultimate • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Wonderfully situated just 3 miles from sandy beaches and with Suffolk Wildlife Trust conservation meadows on the doorstep these two superb and stylishly converted barns are ideal for holidays with family and friends whatever the season. Beamed throughout and retaining a wealth of original features in their beautifully furnished and well equipped interiors they can (by arrangement) be interconnected to accommodate up to 16 people. Enjoying their own private patios and glorious countryside views across the marshes they adjoin the owners' home in an excellent location for walkers and nature lovers as well as for exploring the lovely Suffolk/Norfolk coast and borders area.

A great array of attractions lie within 5 miles – Lowestoft is a family friendly seaside resort boasting gorgeous award winning beaches as well as two piers for traditional seaside amusements and the thrilling rides of the Pleasurewood Hills theme park. Fritton Lake Country World Somerleyton Hall and Pakefield are also popular and nearby Oulton Broad offers the contrasting pleasures of tranquil boat trips to explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads and its famous Thursday evening speedboat racing. Only 13 miles away the elegant resort of Southwold is renowned for its colourful beach huts traditional pier lighthouse and Adnams beer. From the harbourside there is an easy walk over the footbridge to the pretty village of Walberswick (of crabbing competition fame). Energetic walkers can continue on to Dunwich fortifying themselves with fish and chips on the beach before heading on to RSPB Minsmere. For city delights the lovely medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral castle museums galleries restaurants and fine shopping is an easy drive away. Pub and shop 1 mile.

Entrance hall with wood burning stove. Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area and doors to patio. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Twin bedded room with ensuite wet room/WC. Stairs to first floor: Galleried landing. Beamed sitting room with wood burning stove. Second sitting area. Single bedroom with pull out bed (for + 1) and ensuite shower room/WC. Stairs to galleried double bedroom. Second single bedroom with pull out bed (for + 1) and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Stairs to second galleried double bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Beach Cottage, Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £481 to £ 921

Self catering accommodation in Newton-by-the-Sea sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: On one of the most spectacular stretches of Northumberland Heritage coast these six individually designed cottages enjoy an idyllic location on a working farm only yards from Beadnell Bay's wonderful long sandy beach backed by National Trust sand dunes. Perfect for walkers bird watchers and families (all children under 12 receive a free bucket and spade!) each cottage has its own unique character and all of them offer spacious well appointed interiors and their own garden as well as shared enjoyment of a well equipped children's play area. And the farm which sits at the end of a lane half a mile from the village of Newton-by-the-Sea boasts a collection of peacocks and ornamental pheasants.
Wonderful coastal walking starts at the door – north to the fishing village of Beadnell and south to Low Newton's glorious sandy beach and stunning views of Dunstanburgh Castle and through to Craster a pretty harbour village famous for its much sought after kippers. Nature lovers will delight in the area's variety of native and migrating birds and grey seals and sea otters are often spotted along the coast.
There are numerous places to visit along the coastline including magnificent Bamburgh Castle Holy Island and Seahouses (6 miles) for boat trips to the Farne Islands to see the famous colonies of puffins and seals. Just 7 miles inland lie the market town of Alnwick and its fairytale castle; the internationally celebrated gardens offer something for everyone such as stunning water features a giant tree house with its own restaurant and fabulous ornamental planting. The Northumberland National Park's thousands of acres of unspoilt heather moorlands ancient woodland and rolling Cheviot hills are easily accessible as are Berwick upon Tweed and the Scottish Borders. Golf horse riding sailing and fishing are all available nearby. Village pub serving food ½ mile shop and post office 2½ miles.

Sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) and electric fire. Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Conservatory. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Muncaster Castle - Newtown House, Ravenglass, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £500

Self catering accommodation in Ravenglass sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Hall Carleton is a spectacular, well located and detached traditional Cumbrian Farmhouse, with many features such as cast iron fireplaces, exposed beams, situated on the coastal estuary of the River Irt, in the Western Lake District. It is a spacious five bedroom Victorian farmhouse situated within the Lake District National Park, close to the popular Roman village of Ravenglass, with a mixed sand and pebble beach only a short walk away. Ravenglass has plenty of amenities including a post office, railway station, gift shop and a variety of places to eat including the Pennington, The Ratty Arms and Holly House, all serving excellent food, wine and beer, and within walking distance. There is easy access to local attractions such as Rosehill Theatre, Coast Aquarium at Maryport and Muncaster Castle with its maze, Himalayan gardens and owl centre, along with Wordsworth house and brewery tours in Cockermouth as well as the famous Ravenglass and Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway. Nearby there is the harbour town of Whitehaven. Only a short distance away are the easily accessible Lakes, you will never be short of somewhere to visit whilst staying at Hall Carleton Farmhouse. Fantastic panoramic views of the Western Fells, including Wast Water, Scafell can be seen from all around the working farm. Fishing is available for guests. Complimentary wine and flowers on arrival.

Holly Cottage, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Set in a peaceful hamlet, just 3 miles from the long sandy beach at Sandsend, this delightful, 18th-century, detached holiday cottage is comfortable and welcoming. Completely renovated, it has a sitting room opening on to a decked terrace, as well as an enclosed, sunny cottage garden. West Barnby lies within the North York Moors National Park, just 6 miles from the ancient seaport of Whitby, where the colourful harbour, marina and picturesque cobbled streets lie below the abbey ruins. Nearby, the steam railway passes through magnificent moorland scenery. Shops 3 miles.

Porch with tiled floor. Cosy beamed living room with open fire, sofa-bed (for +1) and French doors to garden. Modern fitted, beamed kitchen with dining area overlooking garden. Dividing stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Holme Cottage, Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Bournemouth sleeps 13.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 13

Accommodation overview: This grand detached residence enjoys its own enclosed garden and is 2 minutes from Shelley Park and just 300 yards from the cliff top leading down to the most wonderful beaches of Bournemouth below. Holme Cottage is set within a quiet residential area ideally situated with much to offer the whole family. Boscombe has a wide assortment of restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance of Holme Cottage; its pier is home to the UK’s first ever artificial surfing reef. Many rooms in this property have lovely high ceilings and large bay windows, providing a light and airy feel to the holiday home. The downstairs games room and the outside playroom both provide great places for children and adults with a pool table, table football, table tennis, board games, toys and outdoor games. Bournemouth town centre is 1½ miles away. From the well kept town gardens, trips on the Bournemouth Eye can be taken, which rises high above the town to give the most amazing panoramic views over the whole area. At the foot of the pier is the fascinating Oceanarium where the whole family can discover life beneath the waves.
Compton Acres in Bournemouth and the delightful Exbury Gardens (18 miles) are both worth a visit, as is Beaulieu, with its world renowned National Motor Museum, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey (20 miles). Other places of interest to visit include Farmer Palmers, Alice in Wonderland Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch priory town, Hengistbury Head, Mudeford Key, Poole Harbour, Highcliffe Castle and the National Trust’s Brownsea Island. Pub ¼ mile.

Spacious living room with open fire and bay window. Dining room with seating for 14 and bay window. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with dining area. Games room with patio doors to garden. Double bedroom with 6ft Victorian oak four-poster bed, TV, bay window and gas ‘living-flame’ fire. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Two further double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, bay window and ornamental fireplace, one with additional single bed (for +1) and wash basin. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet.

Myrtle Loft, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £291 to £ 631

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Romantic Break Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In a quiet location just yards from the sandy beach this immaculate property is furnished with flair and enjoys sea views (pictured) from both its sitting room and bedroom. The perfect place to come and relax! Adjoining the owners' home sharing their pretty gardens it is within 500 yards of pubs restaurants shops and a sailing and water sports centre. Nearby Appledore boasts a Maritime Museum and craft shops. Boating and fishing trips with day excursions to Lundy Island operate from Bideford (3 miles). The adjacent Tarka Trail offers level coastal walking and cycling. Eden Project 1½ hours' drive.

Kitchen/dining room. First floor: Attractive sitting room with electric 'coal effect' fire. Twin bedded room with ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Hendra Cottage, Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Bodmin sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This spacious barn conversion, adjoining another property, has been finished to a high specification and enjoys extensive views over the valley to St. Breock Downs and provides easy access to the North Cornwall coast. Famous for seafood restaurants and its old port, the charasmatic, picturesque village of Padstow, overlooks the scenic Camel Estuary, which is less than 10 miles away. Wadebridge with its variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and famous Camel Trail with bicycle hire is approximately 7 miles. There is an excellent choice of fine sandy beaches including Watergate Bay, Harlyn and Constantine, and Bedruthen steps which are all within easy reach. Hendra Cottage is close to Cornwall’s surfing capital Newquay, and the Eden Project. Visitors can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, explore Bodmin Moor, walk the coastal path, play golf, or wander through some of Cornwall’s beautiful gardens, such as Heligan, Trebah and Caerhays. Shops 3 miles.

Two steps to entrance. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove, rugs on wooden floor and French doors to patio and garden. Well-equipped modern kitchen/dining room. Two steps down to double bedroom with 5ft bed, built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two steps up to twin bedroom. Bathroom and toilet.