Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in England

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.

Clifton House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £794 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lowestoft sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Detached Victorian house situated within very easy access to Kessingland beach. Kessingland is a traditional seaside village situated on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, just a few miles from Lowestoft with its award-winning sandy beach. Kessingland itself has a sand and shingle beach and is part of the Suffolk Coastal Footpath. To the south are the conservation areas of Dunwich Heath and Minsmere offering an abundance of wildlife and wonderful walks with coastal views. You can enjoy days out at Kessingland Africa Alive Park, Somerleyton Hall and Pleasurewood Hills Theme park, all of which are within easy driving distance. The village has shops, pubs and a restaurant. Clifton House is a substantial detached Victorian house situated within very easy access to Kessingland beach. The property is attractively decorated and comfortably furnished and ideal for a family holiday or get together. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room TV with Freeview, DVD player, and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, two fridges and freezer Conservatory with seating First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and sea views Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c. Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 4 with a double bed and sea views Bedroom 5 with bunk beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Children's Sitting Room with TV, PlayStation 2, books and games Garden: The garden offers a good sized lawned area, patio and has the benefit of garden furniture. Parking: For four cars. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot. Wi-fi. Pets: One dog by arrangement and should be kept downstairs at all times. Notes: There is a small pond in the garden and care should be taken with young children at all times. Cot provided is a travel cot.

Scaldbeck House, Morston, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £3500 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Morston sleeps 16.

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: A super house with views to the sea and the famous marshes at Blakeney. This is an all year round location, fantastic for walking and bird watching. Large and spacious accommodation, great for families and groups of friends. Come and enjoy North Norfolk.

The small Norfolk Village of Stiffkey sits in one of the most attractive areas of the North Norfolk Coast. Surrounded by bird reserves, sandy beaches, some superb sailing and walking opportunities, this is the place to holiday. Morston and nearby Blakeney Point and harbour are owned or controlled by the National Trust. There are some superb shopping opportunities in the surrounding market towns of Holt, Burnham Market and Wells. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with wonderful coastal paths and the fabulous RSPB site at Cley. Morston is also home to the Galton Blackistone Michelin starred restaurant at Morston Hall, where you are guaranteed a unique dining experience.

From as little as £31 per person per night, this is superb value for money and a great opportunity to enjoy excellent accommodation in a unique and private location.

Scaldbeck House is a magnificent early 1920s house of brick and flint construction. The accommodation is extremely spacious and lends itself extremely well to large house parties, be it groups of friends or families. Set within 9 acres and enjoying far reaching views over the marshes to Blakeney Point, peace and quiet and total privacy are guaranteed. Its wide sweeping terraces lend themselves to early evening relaxation with a glass of wine. Shop: Pub:

Ground Floor:
Main Entrance Hall with attractive York stone flooring and oak staircase
Dining/Breakfast Room with large table and chairs for 16 people
Sitting Room with comfortable seating for 8 and TV with Freeview
Formal Dining Room with table and chairs for 8 people
Drawing Room with comfortable seating for 16 people, TV with Freeview and open fire
Main Kitchen with American fridge/freezer, range cooker, wine cooler, warming oven, dishwasher and TV with Freeview
Secondary Kitchen with two fridges, electric oven and hob and second dishwasher, door to
Pantry with third dishwasher and Belfast sink
Rear Entrance Hall/Boot Room with washer/dryer
Tern with zip and link twin beds, TV with Freeview and En-Suite Wet Room with shower, bath, washbasin and wc, this room is suitable for guests with mobility problems

First Floor: (bedrooms as named)
Large Landing with sitting area, comfortable seating and views over Blakeney Pit
Avocet with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, double basins, wc and decorative feature fireplace
Curlew with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and decorative Victorian fireplace
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin, wc
Dunlin with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and decorative Victorian fireplace
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Knot with king-size four poster bed, pop up TV with Freeview, sea views and En-Suite Bathroom with free-standing bath with hand held shower, double washbasins and wc
Oyster Catcher with zip and link twin beds , TV with Freeview and views over Blakeney Harbour and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, and wc
Redshank with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Sandpiper with zip and link twin beds, TV with Freeview and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Annexe: Wet Room with sink and drainer is ideal for wet sailing gear and other outdoor clothing. Games/Main Room with bi-folding doors with views over the sea and courtyard, TV and Games
Garden: Two Terraces, courtyard and lawned garden, garden furniture and Gas barbecue.
Parking: Ample parking.
Heating: O.F.C.H, thermostatically controlled and under floor heating to Tern, kitchens and all bathrooms.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Firewood in the winter for selected fireplaces. Wi-Fi and iPod Dock.
Extras: A housekeeping deposit of £600 is payable to the owner before the start of the holiday..
Notes:All beds can be made up to super-king doubles, please request bed configuration on booking. All bed linen and towels are Egyptian cotton. Tern also has allergy free bedding. Cot, Stair gates and highchair are available on request, please advise when booking. Three nights weekend breaks - Friday start and four night midweek breaks - Monday start are discounted by 25% of the seven night price.

Puffin Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £241 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: A fabulous little cottage, beautifully presented and just perfect for couples or a small family. In a village centre location close to pubs, restaurant and local amenities and within walking distance of stunning Northam Burrows Country Park.

This pretty little cottage is nestled close to the centre of Northam, a popular village situated between Appledore, famous for its winding cobbled streets and colourful quayside and Westward Ho!, with its long sandy beach, popular with surfers and home of the Royal North Devon Golf Club. A good selection of pubs, restaurants and local amenities are on the doorstep and the fabulous Northam Burrows Country Park is within walking distance. Puffin Cottage is just perfect for couples or a small family and is beautifully presented throughout. The stylish open plan living room features a cosy wood burning stove, a real treat on cooler evenings and the cream country style kitchen is complemented by attractive grey slate flooring. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one double and one single, both with handmade bespoke pine furniture and good quality linen. From the single bedroom there are glimpses of the sea. As is often the case with older character properties the sleek modern bathroom is on the ground floor. The very private rear courtyard, although quite compact, is an ideal spot for leisurely breakfasts or relaxing with a glass of wine on balmy summer evenings. With so much to see and do in this wonderful area just one visit to Puffin Cottage may not be enough!

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living room /dining/kitchen with wood burner, TV with Freeview and DVD, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. Utility cupboard housing a washer/dryer and tabletop dishwasher. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with single.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. 1 well behaved pet welcome. No smoking. Roadside parking available nearby. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

Cock Rock Cottage, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £744 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A really pretty thatched cottage in a superb location enjoying panoramic views of Croye Bay and just minutes from the beach.

Uniquely located in this idyllic setting Cock Rock Cottage enjoys panoramic views of Croyde Bay and Lundy Island in the distance. Formerly the gardeners' cottage of the neighbouring home, it features a completely separate self contained annexe only a few feet away from the main cottage entrance. In keeping with the Oceanside location there are whitewashed walls throughout, navy, pale blue and white dominate the decor and carefully chosen accessories add to the charm of this delightful home. The living room is double aspect with wonderful sea views, character beams and a fireplace with wood burning stove, making a comfortable and cosy room at any time of year. Tiled slate flooring and granite work surfaces create a modern cottage style in the pretty kitchen/breakfast room. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, the double captures superb views of the beach and sea beyond, whilst the twin room looks to the front. Both are served by a family shower room on the ground floor. The spacious self contained annexe is light and bright with white painted vaulted ceilings, comfy seating and separate shower room with utility area. Cock Rock Cottage nestles privately behind tall wooden gates and the gravelled driveway has ample car parking. There are lawns to the front and the rear lawned garden has stunning views over the beautiful sandy bay, which can be reached in minutes by a path just a few yards away. A barbeque area and picnic table and benches provide an ideal setting for alfresco dining. This delightful property in a wonderful location makes an ideal choice for those looking for something special.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Living room with wood burning stove, Flat screen HD TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD player, digital radio and Ipod dock. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher, a small larder houses the fridge/freezer. Shower room with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Separate ground floor annexe a suite with Twin zip'n 'link beds which convert to a Super King on request, TV with Freeview. Shower room/utility area with shower cubicle, WC and basin, washer/dryer, tea/coffee making facility and fridge.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Regret no pets. No smoking. Telephone for incoming calls only. Baby bath available. Outdoor warm shower. Wet suit drying rail. Garden furniture. Ample private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £746 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: This is a great property in a superb location. The views from the balcony are lovely, a glass of wine, a beautiful sunset on a summers evening, bliss. Hunstanton is a traditional seaside resort which has something for everyone.

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.

17 Smugglers Close is a contemporary detached property set amongst a small development of similar properties and backing onto Old Hunstanton golf course. From the rear windows and balcony there are views over the golf course to the sand dunes and beach huts that edge on to the beautiful beach of Old Hunstanton. The property is spacious, with quality fixtures and fittings, and is an ideal environment for a relaxing holiday for all the family. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and a 3ft pull-out bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Utility/Garden Room with washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, facilities to make drinks and door to garden

First Floor:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room with range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with ice dispenser, table and four chairs and a breakfast bar, doors on to spacious balcony
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview and BT vision, CD and DVD player, iPod dock, table and eight chairs
Second Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, Wii console and toys
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio area with table and chairs.
Parking: Drive way for three vehicles and garage with a secure storage area and space for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, CD/hi-fi, radio, Wi-Fi, telephone for incoming calls, books and games.

112 High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £329 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy character Blakeney cottage just a few minutes walk from the sea. Great location for a holiday in Blakeney.

The quaint flint cottages and narrow streets, sloping to the tidal creek, give Blakeney a timeless quality loved by visitors all year round. The village is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and it is easy to see why. The salt marshes stretch out to Blakeney Point, famous for its seals and migratory birds and you might like to take a boat trip from the quay to see them. The village has tennis courts, children's playground, shops, pubs and eating places.

This brick and flint listed cottage forms part of a 200-year-old merchant's house, which has been converted into three properties, that stand in a courtyard, just a few minutes walk from the quay. It provides cosy and comfortable accommodation and has recently had the kitchen and bathroom refurbished. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa, sofa bed, TV, video, DVD player, CD player, wood burner, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with 1 single bed and a 2` 6" child's bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Very small patio with picnic table, which is part of a shared courtyard.
Parking: For one car in courtyard. Further parking at public car park 200 yards away.
Heating: Wall-mounted electric heaters in Sitting Room, Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2. One free-standing heater in the Kitchen. Heated towel rail in the Bathroom.
Also Provided: Telephone - honesty box. Books and games.
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs or one large well-behaved dog welcome. Please do not allow your pets upstairs or on the furniture.