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

The Gearing, Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £199 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tiverton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Perfect for couples or friends, a pretty Devon barn conversion with stunning views

Nestling in the midst of the most beautiful Devon Countryside, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, you will find Marwoods Farm. Tucked down a single track lane in the tiny hamlet of Cove and with stunning far reaching views over the lush hills and valleys, this really is a perfect country retreat. The little town of Bampton is just 3 miles away with a lovely choice of shops pubs and restaurants, while Tiverton a ten minute drive, offers a wide selection of attractions including the twelfth century Tiverton Castle and Bickleigh Mill, located on the River Exe and offering trout lakes and fishing with picnic area, farm shops, waterside tea garden and much more. Just a few miles to the north, Exmoor National Park has something for everyone, walking, climbing, cycling or just enjoying a cream tea in the coastal resort of Lynmouth where spectacular cliffs plunge down to the sea. Adjacent to the owners own home we are delighted to offer four high quality stone built cottages, recently converted from the original farm buildings, using ECO friendly under floor heating and with excellent facilities. Overlooking the shared front lawned garden, each cottage has an individual patio with garden furniture. A special treat is the outdoor Jacuzzi Spa Pool which is available to all guests throughout the year. A discount of 10% is available should all of the cottages be booked together for a group of family or friends.

Perfect for couples, the open plan living / dining / kitchen has floor to ceiling windows and door making the room light and bright. On a mezzanine floor above, the stylish bedroom has a pristine en suite shower room.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living / dining/ kitchen with 40" TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A separate communal utility room provides washing machines and tumble dryer. First floor: A mezzanine bedroom with ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Wi-Fi Broadband. Under floor heating. Garden furniture. Jacuzzi spa pool (shared) No Smoking. 1 well behaved pet welcome. Ample car parking. Short breaks available. Arr/dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

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.

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £411 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive modern cottage less than ten minutes walk from the beach.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk. It has considerable historic charm with many thatched cottages and a handsome church, whose tower top is now accessible to visitors. There is a prominent red and white striped lighthouse, and the beach is loved by all age groups. There are some lovely coastal and rural walks in the area and many attractions to visit, including the Broads and the Royal Horticultural Society garden at East Ruston.

Heather Cottage is an attractively presented, pleasant, modern cottage. It is well maintained and offers a warm welcome at any time of the year. A shortcut beyond the pub, across a field and down a lane you will come to a new car park and picnic area and a wide sandy bay, all of this only about a ten minute walk from the cottage. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 25 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, open fire, TV, video/DVD player and CD radio
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, patio doors to main garden
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, small tumble dryer, breakfast table and bench seats
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed and cot
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small attractive front garden. Fully enclosed rear garden on different levels with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars - one at rear and one at front of property.
Heating: Electric heating. Starter pack of fuel for open fire included.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: The cottage is on the right of the photograph with the higher roofline.

Withyside, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £602 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Great family holiday home with south facing enclosed garden and ten minute stroll to the beach

Nestling in a quiet cul-de-sac Withyside is just a short stroll from the village centre and fabulous sandy beach. This detached modern home offers spacious family accommodation and is extremely comfortable throughout, offering all the facilities you could expect to find. The stylish living/dining room has comfy sofas surrounding the fireplace and patio doors leading onto the patio. The south facing lawned garden is perfect for leisurely barbecues, breakfast al fresco or just relaxing in the sun, and being enclosed makes it ideal for children. A door from the garden leads through to a utility room, well equipped modern kitchen and useful cloakroom. Upstairs all four bedrooms are of a good size and attractively presented with excellent co-ordinating linen. The master double bedroom enjoys an ensuite shower room and three others share the modern family bathroom. Guests are welcome to use the garage for storage of surf boards or bicycles and there is ample space for parking. A wonderfully welcoming property at any time of year, Withyside is a great choice for memorable family holidays.

Accommodation Ground floor: Hall, Living/dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with sink and washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services Linen and towels. NS heaters and convector heaters. No smoking. Regret no pets. Garage. Private parking for 2 cars. Garden furniture and BBQ. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday

The Pink House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Pink House is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. 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! Situated in the popular location of Southwold and being close to all local amenities and within 300 yards of the beach, the Pink House, which originally dates back to the early 19th century, is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards Beach: 300 yards Ground Floor: Open plan area with Sitting area with TV/Freeview, CD player, Ipod dock Dining area with dining room table and chairs Kitchen area with cooker, microwave, and fridge First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds (not adult sized)Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with washing machine, bath with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: One well behaved dog allowed. The Summer Theatre is just approximately 100 yards away from this property making the courtyard an ideal interim retreat

Chicago Beach Villa, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £433 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: This property comes well equipped and is of a good standard throughout. Southwold Pier Area - It is often said that nothing changes in Southwold. However, the much-acclaimed pier was rebuilt in 2001 and was the first to be constructed in England in over 50 years. It now fits in well with the painted beach huts, promenade and colourful flowerbeds. There is a shop, cafes and an alternative amusement arcade there. The selection of properties' hereabouts makes it an ideal location to stay in Southwold if you require quiet accommodation that is also close to the beach, town centre and the many footpaths across the marshes leading you to the less explored areas of the townChicago Beach Villa is a spacious semi-detached family house close to the beach and shops. This property comes well equipped and is of a good standard throughout. It has the added advantage of private parking and with its desirable location and enclosed rear garden, this property is sure to make a great holiday home. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 300 yards. Ground Floor: Entrance into hallway Sitting room with Sky TV Kitchen with cooker, microwave, washing machine and fridge/freezer Conservatory First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a single cabin bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin w.c. Garden: Private lawned garden with garden furniture. Parking: Private for one car. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Broadband provided. Regret no children under 3 years.

Corner Cottage, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £252 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Panoramic estuary views can be enjoyed from this cosy fisherman’s cottage. Parking available roadside or in nearby car parks.

Appledore has an abundance of unspoilt charm, its many fishermen's cottages tucked away in a maze of narrow cobbled pathways, and Corner Cottage, as you may expect, nestles in the corner between two similar cottages. Being in 'reverse style,' to take full advantage of the fabulous views, stairs lead to the cosy open plan first floor living room with the modern kitchen area to one end and comfortable seating area at the other. There is a bay window with French doors which when fully open create a balcony area inside the living room where you may sit and enjoy the panoramic views over the estuary. There are two bedrooms and a small bathroom on the ground floor; the double bedroom enjoys estuary views, and the small bunk bedded room is suitable for children under 11 years only. The pretty quayside with shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants is just a short stroll away. Corner Cottage is ideally suited for couples or young families seeking a good base from which to explore this beautiful area.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with 2'6" Bunks for children under 11years only. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath and basin. First floor: Open plan living/kitchen/dining room with TV(incorporating Freeview and a DVD/CD player). Kitchen area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Cloakroom WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS heating. Limited parking nearby, or in a public car park approx 250m away. Regret no pets. No smoking. A travel cot is available on request for parties of up to three plus one infant. Short breaks are available all year round, please ring to book for July & August. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.