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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.

Holly House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £419 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Holly House is ideally located for short walks to the shops, pubs and restaurants and within a stones throw of Southwold's beach and famous Pier. Southwold Pier - 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 town Holly House is a spacious detached traditional 1930s house facing towards the sea and close to the lighthouse. It is ideally situated for short walks to the shops, pubs and restaurants and is within a stone's throw of Southwold beach and famous Pier. Holly House has the added advantage of private parking for two cars and has both front and rear lawned gardens. This property makes for an ideal family holiday base at any time of year. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Entrance into large hallway Sitting Room with flat screen TV with freesat, DVD and video and a small sun room Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, larder fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed with En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed (small)Bedroom 3 with a king size double bed and washbasin Bedroom 4 with a single bed and washbasin Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front and rear. Parking: Private for two cars and storage space for bicycles. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: One well-behaved dog allowed.

Hitchens Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £328 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: One of four very well appointed cottages offering sympathetically restored accommodation with use of a large recreation barn.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk, famous for its red and white lighthouse. It offers visitors a quiet, rural location, sandy beaches and cliff-top walks. The village has a post office/store and a traditional coaching inn and is within a 15-minute drive of the market towns of North Walsham and Stalham with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and many other tourist attractions.

In past years, Church Farm has been a favoured holiday location for famous artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Ivon Hitchens, keen to relax in a rural idyll. The large grain barn and stables have been sympathetically converted to retain character and create four beautiful cottages, which all have exposed flint walls and old beams. There is a large recreation barn (9am-8pm) offering a racket sports area, a pool table, table tennis table and a comfortable seating area with books and games. Each cottage has its own door allowing access directly into the recreation barn. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

With exposed flint walls and beams, Hitchens Cottage is on one level, with two spacious bedrooms created from buildings that stabled horses used for the Happisburgh lifeboat. Creatively furnished, the cottage features artwork by Ivon Hitchens. It has an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, Freeview box and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

Parking: There is one designated parking space for the cottage and an additional two spaces available in the grounds. Further parking is available approximately 300 yards from the cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Board games. There is a payphone and a coin-operated tumble dryer in the barn. Stair/door gate available on request. Cycle storage rack. The cottage can connect to the Internet via wireless access.
Notes:On the following dates will be charged lower than the bands indicated by the 'Price Breaks' table.
14th April - 12th May, 1st Sept, 15th and 22nd Sept all at Band A. 7th April, 26th May and 1st Sep at B, 2nd June at C. 25th Aug will be charged at E.

Booking dates for Christmas and New Year 2012 are 21st to 28th December and 28th December to 4th Jan.

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.

9 The Whinlands, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £619 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: A grade two listed, large centrally heated family house situated on three floors, with views over Thorpeness Common. 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 Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village are a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. A Grade II listed, spacious centrally heated family house set over three floors with views to Thorpeness Common. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, audio equipment and gas fire. Dining Room: Large table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, extra large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Room/Rear Entrance: Washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge freezer. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Single bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bedroom 4: Double bed. Bathroom: Bash and washbasin. Shower Room: Large shower cubicle washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 5: Four single beds. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with furniture and barbecue. Parking: Roadside Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls/operator/emergency/BT Chargecard.

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £245 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lavenham sleeps 3.

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: Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to the visitor who wants to stay in the village. Lavenham is England's finest medieval village and is often regarded as the food capital of Suffolk. It is a wonderful place to visit with great restaurants and local pubs plus a super variety of interesting shops and galleries. Lavenham is a destination within itself with such proximity to the beautiful landscape of Constable Country, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, Lavenham is an ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to any visitor who wants to stay in the village. A bright interior and modern appliance makes this property the height of luxury. A secluded courtyard garden offers a perfect spot to enjoy the evening sunshine. Double beds in both bedrooms with luxury feather duvets and fine bedding offer real cosy comfort. There is ample local parking and shops, restaurants, galleries and pubs are all easily on hand. This property is a great place to stay and explore the local area and indeed the rest of Suffolk. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 100 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire with logs. Kitchen: Gas oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher. Bathroom: Bath, over bath Aqualiser shower, washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating. Pets. One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Weathervane, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £315 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideally located holiday property that is spacious, comfortable and close to the beach Southwold Denes - Southwold Denes stretches from Gun Hill to the harbour's mouth and acts as a vital sea defence for the town. Suffolk Coast and Heaths (to whom our customer's £1 booking donation goes) are working with several agencies to restore and maintain the important area. It is the home of skylarks and little terns (please be careful not to disturb the nests) and the habitat of sea holly, sea pea and bird's foot trefoil to name a few. Our properties here enjoy the sunrise over the sea and stunning sunsets over the marshes. Weathervane is a very spacious and comfortable house, close to the beach and within easy reach of the town centre. The property provides spacious living areas and the views from the upstairs windows are fabulous. The rear bedroom with its remarkable vista is a perfect spot to enjoy the setting sun. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and music centre Separate Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen/Breakfast Room: with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, door to garden and open aspect at the rear First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed facing the beach and with glimpses of the sea Bedroom 2 with a double bed and views of the common, grazing marshes, Walberswick and beyond Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: At the rear. Parking: Off road for 2 small cars adjacent to the house. Heating: Full central heating.

19 New Street, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £274 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: This fisherman's cottage has been fully modernised, with many of the original beams retained. It is a really cosy character cottage which is in a great location for a holiday in Cromer.

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.

This fisherman's cottage has been fully modernised, with some original beams retained making a cosy character cottage. Being only 50 yards from the seafront and in easy walking distance of the town centre it offers excellent accommodation for a relaxing seaside holiday. Shop: within walking distance Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video, CD hi-fi, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with icebox and microwave
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and space for a travel cot
Bedroom 2 with a double bed

Garden: Enclosed, secure courtyard with decked area, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside or nearby public car park.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games. Travel cot and stair gate. Beach mats and chairs, buckets and spades. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One well-behaved dog or cat welcome.
Notes: The property has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age.