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

Bay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £292 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Bay Cottage is a small comfortably furnished 19th century cottage that has just been refurbished by new owners.

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.

Bay Cottage is a small comfortably furnished 19th century cottage that has just been refurbished by new owners. It provides comfortable accommodation and is just a few minutes walk from the attractive quay side. There is a bus stop 200 yards from the property from which you can catch the Coast Hopper bus which travels along the North Norfolk coastline. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Area consisting of Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and iPod dock, dining table and chairs and wood burner Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and washer/dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Cloakroom with wc

Parking: Roadside, also car parks locally at a weekly charge.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: Steep narrow stairs with a twist in keeping with style of property. The layout of the shower room makes this property more suitable for couples or families.

Sandpiper Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £351 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Sandpiper is a modern house situated on Church Farm. 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. Sandpiper is a charming house situated on Church Farm. The property offers good accommodation for a family looking to holiday in Aldeburgh with a pretty private garden and easy parking. Away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street all amenities are a short walk away. Shop: 0.5 mile Pub: 0.5 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and wood burner Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Freezer and washing machine in garage. Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed En-Suite Shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Patio area garden furniture. Parking: Parking for one car. Further parking available on road. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Logs for the wood burner. Pets: One small or medium dog accepted.

10 Park Lane, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £725 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: 10 Park Lane is a beautifully presented formal town house situated in one of Southwold's prime locations. 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 greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer.10 Park Lane is a beautifully presented formal town house situated in one of Southwold's prime locations. The property has a beautiful garden in which you can while away sunny afternoons or on the reverse, has a cosy sitting room with an electric flame style fire to snuggle up in front of. 10 Park Lane offers quality and comfort and is equally ideal for a couple looking for space or a family looking for something special. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Cupboard in hallway contains washing machine Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with double bed Bathroom with roll top bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with twin beds and door to Bedroom 4 with single bed Garden: Rear garden with furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Please Note: No barbecues please.

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

Cider Pound, Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tiverton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Lovely Devon barn conversion in a stunning rural location, ideal for families, friends or couples.

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.

The pretty stable door leads into a spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen. A useful cloakroom is also on the ground floor. On the first floor are two attractive bedrooms, the master double room and twin room both featuring an ensuite shower room. An ideal cottage which will suit everyone.

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. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin and ensuite shower room.

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 Friday

Wee House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £462 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Beautifully presented property, recently renovated and furnished to a high standard and just a few steps to 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. Beautifully presented, The Wee House has been renovated, restored and furnished to a very high standard. It is just a few steps to the beach and other local amenities and has the advantage of a private courtyard garden and private parking. This property comes highly recommended and is the ideal retreat for all seasons. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room is an open plan room, with flat screen TV, DVD player, quality furnishings and appliances including cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Parking: Private for one car. Heating: Central heating/Under floor heating.

Willow Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £252 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: In an idyllic countryside location this charming barn conversion is ideal for couples or small families, perfect for walkers and within a short drive of the fabulous North Devon coastline.

This charming character barn conversion is in an idyllic rural location surrounded by 16 acres of stunning countryside, rolling pastures, woodland, natural ponds and wildlife-rich grasslands for you to explore at your leisure. You could also stroll for just over a mile to the friendly village of Woolfard is worthy or Woolsey as it is known locally. This "village with two names" boasts a beautiful medieval church tower, traditional thatched Devon pub, shops and post office and hosts the popular Woolsery Show, held each year in July. Willow Cottage is one of a group of similar properties within Clifford Farm, nestling in a quiet corner and attached on two sides. The open plan living room with kitchen and dining area boasts character features of exposed stone walls and wooden beams and is made cosy by an electric wood burning effect stove. The modern kitchen is well equipped and open plan stairs rise from here to the two attractive bedrooms with sloping ceilings and Velux windows. A pristine modern bathroom serves both rooms. Fabulous far reaching countryside views are enjoyed from the rear sitting out area, an ideal spot to relax at any time of day. A real must is a visit to pretty costal village of Clovelly where whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers tumble down cobbled streets to the colourful harbour. There are plenty of family attractions nearby such as The Big Sheep and Milky Way and the wide golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! is only a short drive away. Perfect for couples looking for a romantic rural retreat or small families seeking a comfortable base in this beautiful area, Willow Cottage has it all.

Accommodation: Ground floor : Open plan living room/kitchen/Dining room with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Coin operated washing machines and tumble dryers are available in a communal laundry area on site. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and hand held shower attachment over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas LPG CH. Patio furniture. Communal laundry room. No Smoking. Communal parking area with 2 allocated spaces. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Shrimp Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £229 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy little cottage in the centre of the village. Presented in a traditional style.

The coastal village of Stiffkey is set in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has one of the richest salt marshes for wildlife in the country, providing excellent opportunities for both ornithology and walking. The sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells are just four miles along the coast and sailing is available at nearby Morston and Blakeney. Stiffkey has a shop and a pub which serves food, with further amenities available in the lovely Georgian town of Holt, which is seven miles away.

Shrimp Cottage is a cosy little cottage, situated close to the main coast road and within walking distance of the village pub and post office. It provides comfortable accommodation presented in a traditional style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch with garden chairs
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, Sky TV and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Attractive lawned area.
Parking: For one small/medium car.
Heating: Convector heaters by £1 meter.
Also Provided: Coal and kindling for your day of arrival, further supplies can be purchased from Stiffkey Post Office Stores.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £10 per week, payable on booking. Electricity by £1 meter.
Pets: Two pets welcome.