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

The Workshop, 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, this pretty Devon barn conversion has stunning countryside views and shares an outdoor Jacuzzi spa pool.

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 working farm 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.

An 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. The living room features a comfortable sofa bed with linen provided on request, making this cottage perfect for a couple or friends.

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: A mezzanine bedroom with ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. 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

Shan-Lea, Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynmouth sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A pretty cottage just across the road from the dramatic East Lyn river with an open fire for cosy evenings. Parking available roadside.

Set within the beautiful Lyn Valley, this semi detached cottage with pretty front garden is just a stone's throw from the dramatic East Lyn River. The entrance opens into a spacious dining room with a feature fireplace and ample space for family gatherings. A comfortable living room with a lovely bay window and French doors overlooks the front garden and has an open fireplace for cosy evenings. An attractive modern well equipped kitchen is to the rear with a door to the small rear patio quite close to the impressive rock face. Stairs from the kitchen lead up to three stylish bedrooms, two are front facing benefiting from river views and the third bedroom and family bathroom are situated to the rear. The paved front garden is a perfect spot to sit and relax with the sound of the river tumbling by. A short stroll along the river brings you to the village centre and beach, with a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs nestling around the pretty harbour and rugged coastline. Keen walker will be delighted to find Exmoor National Park literally on the doorstep.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Small porch. Dining room. Living room with open fireplace, TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and vanity basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin and vanity basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of fuel. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Coach House, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful new conversion offering tasteful accommodation in the centre of this very pretty North Norfolk village.

Brancaster and neighbouring Brancaster Staithe are lovely coastal villages, which have much to offer, making them ideal holiday locations at any time of the year. There is a wonderful sandy beach, numerous coastal and countryside walks, a golf course, a tennis court and excellent sailing from Brancaster Staithe. There are three well known pubs The Jolly Sailors, The Ship and The White Horse within the two villages which serve food, or you can buy locally caught sea food. The lovely village of Burnham Market is just a short drive away with its excellent range of shops, restaurants and pubs. The area abounds with numerous opportunities for bird watchers with the RSPB reserve at Titchwell two miles away, which can be reached on foot along the coast path. Boat trips to Scolt Head and sailing are available at Brancaster Staithe.

The Coach House is a delightful conversion that was originally part of the North Wing of Brancaster House. With the focus on traditional craftsmanship and materials, this is a very attractive cottage in one of the most well-known villages on the North Norfolk coast. The Norfolk Coast path is 400 yards away and the fabulous sandy beach and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club a mile away. The Ship Inn, an excellent gastro-pub, children's playground, plus tennis court and small village shop are all close by and the Coast Hopper bus service stops 50 yards from the house. The neighbouring villages of Burnham Deepdale and Thornham have more extensive food stores and each has a very good cafe serving food all day. A great location for a holiday. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freesat, DVD player, CD/radio and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with bespoke hand-made units, electric range style cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer
Cloakroom with washing machine, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Both rooms have spacious built-in cupboards and attractive window seats with views towards the church
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed, walled south-facing courtyard with garden furniture.
Parking: Designated parking for two cars in shared driveway, further parking can be found just outside the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

Ivy Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £634 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Ivy Cottage has recently been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard and is set in the heart of the town 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. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Ivy Cottage has been completely updated and renovated to a very high standard creating a property suitable for families and also a cosy retreat for couples. It is beautifully furnished, well equipped and is situated in an ideal location with the beach, Common and town centre all within a few minutes walk. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with Freeview and DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and w.c. Stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Garden: A pretty, private and fenced courtyard with garden shed suitable for bike storage. Garden table and chairs also available. Parking: Free parking available at a short distance away (20 yards from property).Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog allowed.

The Sun Deck, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £408 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • 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. The Sun Deck is a wonderful architect designed modern property nestled between Aldeburgh's famous High Street and The Terrace. The Sun Deck offers light, bright and spacious accommodation and benefits from an enchanting terraced outside space with Summerhouse and sea views from the upper terrace. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yardsGround Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Open plan space to include Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. 'Draw bridge' style walkway to the terraced outside space. Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Garden: Terraced garden with garden furniture and sea views. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.

Neptune's Cove, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £818 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 12.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious Victorian house with magnificent sea views

This imposing and spacious Victorian house overlooks the spectacular rugged coastline in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wonderful sea views can be enjoyed from many of the rooms and all the facilities of the town resort of Ilfracombe are within walking distance including the delightful harbour the famous Tunnels Beaches and a choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. This is an ideal property to enjoy a wonderful holiday with your extended family or a group of friends with plenty of room for separate generations to relax and unwind. Two bedrooms on the ground floor (one with sea views) each have ensuite shower rooms and four further bedrooms on the second floor(two with sea views) share a family bathroom. The main living room on the first floor has comfy seating for 6 and large windows to enjoy the spectacular sea views. An additional snug/children's room with additional comfy seating is also on the same floor. A fully fitted kitchen gives access to the rear attractive garden and is connected to a wonderful spacious dining room that offers lovely garden views. This spacious house offers an additional kitchen (minimum equipment) on the ground floor a further living/dining room and a large entrance hall with conservatory furniture allowing flexible living space for larger parties. A small front garden and large attractive, mature, terraced rear garden provides plenty of seating areas from which to enjoy the sea views as well as enjoy outdoor dining (may not suit unsupervised children).

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Large porch and furnished entrance hall. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, Bedroom 2 with Twin and ensuite shower room. Living/dining room for 4 with TV and Freeview. Kitchen with minimum equipment. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer First floor: Living room with digital Freeview Plasma TV, DVD and Video. Snug/children's room. Dining room for 8 leading to kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with King. Bedroom 5 with Twin. Bedroom 6 with Double. Family bathroom with WC, basin and shower attachment.

Facilities and Services : Linen and towels. Gas CH. Garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars at the rear and unrestricted parking on the road. Highchair available. No smoking. Regret no pets. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings Saturday.

Dora Cottage, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £360 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive Victorian cottage less than a mile from the beach.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

Dora Cottage is an attractive Victorian cottage, with character features, situated in the heart of the village. The interior is bright and cheerful and provides well-equipped and comfortably furnished accommodation, ideal for a family holiday, being less than a mile from the beach. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 500 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Sky package, DVD player and gas fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs and open fire
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer

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

Garden: Shingled area at front, to the rear is a fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars at front of property.
Heating: G.F.C.H. Open fire - logs provided.
Also Provided: Towels. Wi-Fi. Stair gate. Cot bedding. Books, games and some children's toys.
Pets: One medium-sized, well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: There are steep cottage stairs in keeping with a cottage of this age.

Threshing Barn, Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tiverton sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A stylish and spacious barn conversion with many character features and stunning rural 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.

This stylish and spacious cottage is ideal for families or friends. An open plan living / dining/ kitchen features floor to ceiling beams and wide expanse of glass doors and windows. On the first floor are three attractive bedrooms. The master double room features an en suite shower room. Bedroom two is a twin and bedroom three is a spacious single with a pull out bed that can be converted to a double or compact twin on request. A second separate pristine shower room serves these rooms.

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: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with single which can be converted to double or compact twin on request. 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