Coastal cottages and self catering in England

Porth Nanven Barn, St Just, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £400 to £ 1162

Self catering accommodation in St Just sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This beautifully converted Cornish granite barn, finished and equipped to a high standard, is situated in a peaceful rural hamlet on the edge of the pretty Cot Valley. It is close to the sea yet within easy walking distance of St Just with its numerous amenities. The Cornish Coastal Path is a two minute walk and offers spectacular scenery and views in an area renowned for its birds and wildlife. The quiet cove of Porth Nanven is a short walk from the property, perfect for morning swims or evening barbecues. Large sandy surfing beaches (Whitesand Bay, Gwynver) only a 5-mile drive. Shops ½ mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room. Bespoke farmhouse-style well-equipped kitchen. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom with French doors to external steps leading to garden. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. High-pitched ceilings with exposed rafters and rugs on wooden or slate floors throughout.

Corn Cottage, Addlethorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £265 to £ 559

Self catering accommodation in Addlethorpe sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the shadow of a well preserved former flour mill this comfortable property sits just 2 miles from the beaches at Ingoldmells and Skegness for family fun. Set with its own enclosed patio area adjoining the owners’ farmhouse it offers an ideal base from which to visit the glorious beaches of Anderby Creek and enjoy seal watching at Donna Nook. Quiet lanes are a haven for cyclists and bird watching walking and fishing are all popular locally. Antique hunting in Horncastle touring in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds the races at Market Rasen Louth’s market and Lincoln’s cathedral castle and delightful cobbled streets are just some of the nearby attractions. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 single. Shower room with toilet.

Atlantic View, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £816 to £ 2111

Self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room 

Accommodation overview: This truly magnificent and superbly appointed Victorian detached holiday property commands stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from almost every window. Built in 1860 for the captain of the local tin mine, it has been renovated to a high standard, whilst retaining many of its original features. Nestled into the hillside overlooking the hamlet of Carnyorth, this majestic three-storey granite property occupies a commanding position with uninterrupted views of the Western Approaches and the Isles of Scilly. The coastal path with its breathtaking views is just ½ mile away from the house. This area has been granted World Heritage status and is perfectly located for for visiting this idyllic area of Cornwall. Visit Land’s End, Penzance, St Ives and Sennen Cove with its white sandy beach which is popular with surfers. Also nearby is the romantic open-air Minack Theatre which is cut into the cliffs and overlooks the ocean. The busy square in St Just provides numerous shops, art galleries, pubs and cafés. Shops 2 miles, pub ½ mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove and sea views. Sitting room with open fire and sea views. Large garden/dining room with French doors to garden. Large well-equipped kitchen with Aga and electric cooker, Belfast sink, granite worktops and tiled floor. Utility. Cloakroom/shower room (power shower) with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with Victorian style bedstead, walk-in wardrobe and sea view. Two twin bedrooms, one with sea view and one with rural view. Bathroom with double-ended free standing bath, shower cubicle (power shower) and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with antique oak bed, additional Velux window and en-suite shower room (power shower) with toilet.

Quarry Cottage, Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £977 to £ 2406

Self catering accommodation in Polperro sleeps 8.

Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: With superb views over the pretty harbour and sandy beach of Polperro, this extensive and beautiful 3 storey 18th-century double-fronted captain’s cottage (house three windows wide in centre of photograph) has retained many original features and seafaring memorabilia and offers excellent facilities, with each bedroom boasting its own en-suite bath/shower room. Set as the end house in a sunny row, on the Cornish Coastal Path, with its own furnished garden, it is just moments from the harbour, beach (opposite) and wide variety of restaurants, forming an ideal base for a family seaside holiday. Polperro itself is a delightful little fishing port, with whitewashed cottages lining narrow alleys, and an assortment of shops selling local crafts and freshly caught seafood, together with a wide selection of characterful pubs and restaurants. The sheltered bays of Talland, Lantivet and Lantic all offer excellent swimming and bathing against a backdrop of towering cliffs, whilst the scenic Cornish Coastal path winds right by the holiday cottage, leading visitors through stunning scenery, much of which is National Trust land. The abundance of vineyards, orchards and gardens in the region are a tribute to the mild climate, with the spectacular Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan within half an hour’s drive. Equidistant is the ancient fishing port of Mevagissey, its double harbour a colourful array of traditional vessels and pleasure craft. For those who can bear to tear themselves away from the coast, there are many wonderful attractions further inland – such as Bodmin Moor and the Slate Caverns near St Neot. Plymouth 25 miles. Fishing, sailing, riding, tennis and golf available locally. Shops 250 yards, pubs within a few minutes’ walk.

Entrance hall. Two bedrooms; one double and one twin, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Steepish stairs to first floor: Double living/dining room with open fire in stone fireplace and door to garden. Well-equipped kitchen with feature fireplace. Steep stairs to second floor: Twin bedroom with feature fireplace and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. All rooms except bathrooms have sea views, wooden floors and most have exposed beams.

The Coach House, Corton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £302 to £ 674

Self catering accommodation in Corton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This delightful cottage is just three miles from Lowestoft’s fine sandy beaches. Converted from former stables it is peacefully set on a working farm and offers an ideal base for enjoying the surrounding area. Boat hire to explore Broadland’s waterways windsurfing and sailing are available at Oulton Broad (3 miles) Fritton Lake and Countryworld Somerleyton Hall and Africa Alive are all within 8 miles and the coastal town of Southwold is about 15 miles. Lowestoft offers a choice of shops inns and restaurants. Golf and fishing locally. Nearest shops at Hopton 1.5 miles. Village pub about 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with patio door/kitchen area with beams. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin both with beams. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

The Granary (Southdown Farm), Malborough, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £432 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Malborough sleeps 5.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Situated in a quiet, secluded position, within an Area of Outstanding Beauty, surrounded by National Trust farmland with access through a delightful valley to Soar Mill Cove and the South Devon Coastal Path. Salcombe and Kingsbridge are three and five miles respectively, whilst the village of Malborough, with its pubs, small shop and post office, is just a 2-3 minutes drive away.

Gylly Beach View, Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £780 to £ 1841

Self catering accommodation in Falmouth sleeps 6.

Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

Fabulous, uninterrupted views across the expanse of Falmouth Bay from the open-plan living room and balcony of this contemporary third and fourth floor holiday penthouse will always provide something of interest to catch the eye. Overlooking sub-tropical Queen Mary Gardens to Gyllyngvase Beach with its renowned café/restaurant, Gylly Beach View is superbly located and perfect for walking the coastal footpath, taking kayaking, canoeing or windsurfing lessons, or accessing the town of Falmouth on foot with its busy marinas and harbour. The town has a cinema, bowling, art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars and cafés, including Rick Stein’s famous fish and chip restaurant in Events Square. The National Maritime Museum hosts over a full calendar of events including Falmouth Week with entertainment and the famous Oyster Festival; Falmouth has also been the host town to the Tall Ships Race and numerous international sailing events. Take a small ferry to St Mawes, Flushing or a trip down the scenic Helford River and creeks or enjoy the popular sea safari to watch dolphins, basking sharks and seals. Relax on one of the beautiful sandy beaches in the area, including Gyllingvase Beach. Take a walk around the coastal path just outside the apartments to nearby Swanpool Beach and nature reserve; the small cove offers watersports, a beach café and a lake where visitors can feed the swans and ducks. Falmouth golf course is just a few minutes’ drive. Unwind and relax in the spa, take a swim or use the gym as a day member, at St Michael’s Hotel, just a short walk from the apartment. The area is popular for sailing, diving, fishing and walking and the apartment also has a shared heated outdoor shower. There are numerous sub-tropical gardens to explore including nearby Trebah, Durgan and Trelissick. The area is perfect for exploring South and West Cornwall or simply relaxing on the balcony and enjoying the sea views. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant 500 yards.

Stairs to third floor (lift available): Open-plan living/dining room with French doors to balcony with spectacular beach and coastal views and kitchen area with breakfast bar and solid oak floor. Sitting room with TV. Separate toilet. Fourth floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed (zip and link, can be twin). Double bedroom with 5ft bed, dressing area, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Elec, full underfloor gas CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot and h/chair on request
• Three satellite TVs (full package)
• DVD
• CD
• iPod dock
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Front balcony with furniture
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Welcome pack
• No smoking

Brook Garth, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £758 to £ 1913

Self catering accommodation in Pickering sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Set in large private gardens with a babbling brook running the perimeter, this six bedroomed detached property has been refurbished to a very high standard and makes the perfect place for a family gathering or simply to celebrate a special occasion. Tucked away in the tiny little hamlet of Allerston, just outside the picturesque market town of Pickering, visitors can board the North Yorkshire moors steam train and sit back and relax, whilst it chugs its way across some of Yorkshire’s most stunning countryside, through the Esk Valley and into Goathland, better known as Aidensfield in the TV series Heartbeat.
A 15-minute drive leads to the popular seaside resort of Scarborough with restaurants, cinemas, theatres and of course its beautiful Blue Flag sandy beaches affording the perfect family day out. A little further afield lies the historic port of Whitby, famed for its connections with Captain James Cook, cobbled streets, ginnels and alleyways packed with curio, antique and specialist shops, which are all overlooked by the abbey ruins. With the walled city of York offering a more sophisticated day out just a 30-minute drive, and historic castles, abbeys and beautiful gardens all found closeby, this truly is the ideal location at any time of the year. Shops 2½ miles, pub 5-minute walk.

Large hallway. Large living room overlooking garden, with open fire. Spacious well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga, electric cooker and large dining area. Utility. Large double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with zip & link beds. Bathroom with double shower cubicle and toilet. Cloakroom/toilet. First floor: Games room with pool table, assorted children’s games and snug area. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom. Two single bedrooms. All first floor bedrooms have sloping ceilings. Bathroom with double shower cubicle and toilet.