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

The Smithy, Lynton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A rural cottage in a pretty courtyard setting within easy driving distance of the fabulous beaches at Croyde and Saunton.

The Coach House has been carefully restored creating a real home from home. Being semi detached in a courtyard of three properties, there is plenty of storage in the garage for bikes and surfboards. An enclosed paved patio sits to the front and side of the cottage. The stable door entrance opens into the hallway on the ground floor with two bedrooms, the double having an ensuite. Upstairs the main living area benefits from lovely rural views and cosy sofas surround the open fireplace with exposed beams and latch doors. There is a separate dining room and modern galley kitchen with wooden beech work surfaces. A family bathroom with white suite is also on this level. Quietly located in the hamlet of Kingsheanton, all of North Devon's attractions and sandy beaches are within a short drive and Braunton is only three miles distance.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with twin. First floor: Living room with TV with freesat and DVD. Dining Room. Kitchen with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave and fridge. Washing machine and fridge freezer housed in the garage. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Broadband. Stairgate available. 1 pet welcome. No smoking. Garden furniture. Private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Appletree Cottage, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £447 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious detached house built in traditional Norfolk brick and flint. Ideal for a family holiday,

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.

Appletree Cottage is a spacious detached property built in traditional Norfolk brick and flint. It is a delightful, attractively presented cottage, which is well equipped and ideal for a family holiday. There is also the benefit of a lovely rear garden, with sea views from the corner. Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, feature inglenook fireplace and patio doors to the garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer
Utility Room with microwave and washer/dryer
Study with comfortable seating, desk and laptop computer with broadband internet access - no extra charge
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

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

Garden: Fully enclosed front and rear lawned gardens with patio and garden furniture.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Selection of books and games. Broadband.

Cornmill Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £285 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A pretty Devon cottage just a few minutes stroll from the cove at Hele Bay, stylishly furnished and well equipped. Roadside parking available.

In an elevated position close to the Hillsborough Nature Reserve, Cornmill Cottage is just a few minutes stroll from the small sand and shingle cove of Hele Bay. Just five minutes drive from Ilfracombe, Watermouth Castle and the secluded harbour of Watermouth Cove, it is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. The cosy living room with oak beams and an impressive stone fireplace housing an electric wood burning stove leads through to a spacious kitchen / dining room oozing character and charm, ideal for family meals or romantic dinners and a stable door leads out onto a small fully enclosed decked patio. Fairly steep and narrow stairs, as can be expected in a cottage of this era, lead up to a huge master bedroom with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. A pretty twin room and modern family bathroom complete the picture. For the energetic an 18 hole golf course or indoor swimming pool is within walking distance and the South West Coastal Path can be joined nearby. For serious sand and surf lovers the award winning beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde are just a short drive away.

Accommodation: Sloping path up to Ground floor: Living room with electric wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen / dining room with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Patio furniture. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Poppy's, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £594 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Poppys is a welcoming, light and spacious traditional home in an excellent position between the shops and the beach. 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 fifty 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 town welcoming, light and spacious traditional home, Poppy's has been renovated to a very high standard, beautifully furnished and very well equipped with a pretty, private courtyard garden. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room which is light and comfortable with TV/DVD/video, radio/CD player and gas fire Dining Room with table and chairs, which can be used as fourth bedroom with twin beds Kitchen/Dining Room with double oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king sized bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and washbasin Separate w.c. Garden: Small enclosed courtyard at rear with outdoor lighting and patio furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Central heating. Also Provided: Towels. Good selection of books and games. Notes: One well-behaved dog allowed.

3 Field House Cottages, Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hindringham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 Field House Cottages is a traditional brick and flint cottage set in beautiful countryside only a short drive from the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Hindringham is a pretty village, approximately six miles from the beautiful beaches of Wells and Holkham and five miles from the salt marshes of Stiffkey and nearby Blakeney. It is a relaxing place to return to after a busy day on the beach or from having visited one of the many attractions in the area. Holt is seven miles away and offers an excellent variety of specialist shops and dining places. There is an outstanding village shop in Binham located two miles away. In the surrounding villages there are many pubs, which serve good food.

3 Field House Cottages is a traditional brick and flint cottage set in beautiful countryside only a short drive from the stunning North Norfolk Coast. The cottage is beautifully presented with limestone floors and under floor heating on the ground floor. The fully enclosed rear garden looks out over fields - this is a lovely property in which to enjoy a relaxing break at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Utility Room for storage of coats and boots
Dining Room with table and five chairs and a feature fireplace
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and open fire

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed - suitable for children only
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with patio area and table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway and roadside.
Heating: Electric under floor heating on ground floor and electric radiators on first floor.
Also Provided: Stairgate, radio, Wi-Fi, books and games. Travel Cot. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One small dog welcome, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.
Extras: Towels can be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Single bed in Bedroom 3 is 5ft in length, suitable for children only.

Georges Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A picture postcard thatched cottage in an idyllic sleepy hamlet, just a stones throw from a stunning sand and shingle cove.

This Grade 11 listed picture postcard thatched cottage nestles in the sleepy hamlet of Bucks Mills just a stone's throw from the stunning coastline and secluded sand and shingle beach. The views from the beach are spectacular and you can join the costal path leading to Clovelly or Peppercombe, or if you are feeling energetic, walk all the way to Westward Ho! Delightfully restored inside, modern features combine with original touches and as might be expected the ceilings are a little lower than usual. The original wooden front door leads into an open plan living room with kitchen and dining areas. An attractive stone fireplace houses an electric wood burning stove, perfect for cosy cooler evenings and the open tread staircase leads up to two lovely bedrooms and modern bathroom. Outside there is a garden mostly lawned and with a small patio to the side, an idyllic spot to relax in peace and tranquillity within the sound of the nearby trickling stream. A village store and Post office is just under a mile away for those everyday essentials. Georges Cottage is in a wonderfully central location along this part of the coastline, ideal for exploring the pretty villages, wide sandy beaches and family attractions of both Devon and North Cornwall.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and electric wood burning stove. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Shed housing washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath with shower attachment over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS heaters. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Garden furniture. Parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Hamish Place, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £482 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Hamish Place is a exceptionally well presented property situated in the centre of Southwold. With views over St. Edmunds Green and having the benefit of the much sought car parking space Hamish Place is the perfect Seaside 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 greengrocer 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! Hamish Place is a exceptionally well presented property situated in the centre of Southwold. With views over St. Edmunds Green and having the benefit of a much sought car parking space Hamish Place is the perfect seaside retreat. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 250 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and iPod dock Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Dining Area with table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Parking space for one car. Heating: Gas fired.

The Bolt Hole, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £292 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal escape from the world and well positioned for the town centre and the beach. 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 a greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. The Bolt Hole lives up to its name! It is an ideal escape from the world but it is also well positioned for the town centre and beach. The property provides a comfortable base from which to explore this lovely part of the world. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video/DVD player and CD hi-fi Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a single bed, additional pull-out single bed and washbasin Garden: Enclosed courtyard - outhouse housing washer/dryer and outdoor furniture Parking: Roadside. Secure bike storage (in the side passage). Heating: Night storage heaters.