Coastal cottages and self catering in Norfolk, East England

Chestnut Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £619 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Recently renovated Grade II brick & flint property offering comfortable, well equipped accommodation in the coastal village of Thornham.

Thornham is a quiet picturesque village that forms part of the conservation area on the North West Norfolk Coast. There is a wide sandy beach and a small harbour, both of which form part of a local nature reserve. There are some excellent pub/restaurants in the village one of which has won an award in 2010. The coastal town of Hunstanton is just four miles away, it has a sandy beach and many attractions for children. The Coast Hopper bus can take you to Wells, the RSPB reserve at Titchwell and villages including Brancaster and Burnham Market, an excellent opportunity to leave the car behind and enjoy the scenery.

Chestnut Cottage is a Grade II listed brick and flint semi-detached house which has been renovated to a high standard. It offers spacious family accommodation which is comfortable and attractively furnished, with an established, fully enclosed rear garden. In an excellent location for exploring the North Norfolk coastline it is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and door leading to
Conservatory/Dining Room with table and chairs
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower and washbasin
Cloakroom with wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn and established shrubs.
Parking: Two cars on drive.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided:Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome to be kept downstairs at all times and off the furniture. Additional dogs by arrangement with the owner, please enquire when booking.
Notes: Heating for the conservatory is by electric convector heater. The stairs in the property are in keeping with a property of this age and could be considered steep by some people. Please note weeks commencing 22nd April 2011 will be at price band D and not as advertised in the brochure price breaks.

The Mews, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Mews is located in the centre of the town with all amenities within easy walking distance. Comfortable accommodation in what was originally the Coach House of one of the large properties that surround the Buttlands.

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.

The Mews is an unusual, spacious single level property which has been formed from the old coach house and stables that were originally part of Monteagle House. Approached via a pretty courtyard-style garden, the property has character and charm with the additional benefit of an enclosed rear garden. With light and spacious living accommodation, it is a great location within walking distance of the quay and town amenities and good for a holiday at any time of the year. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Entrance Hall with pegs for coats Cupboard with washing machine
Sitting Room a double-height room with vaulted ceiling and original beams, display platform - private and no access, TV, DVD player, video, CD player, electric fire, dining table and chairs
Kitchen another high vaulted room with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, and dishwasher
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with period-style bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with astro turf, patio area, summerhouse with table, chairs and power, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books, games and CDs.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £7.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The accommodation is on one level, however please be aware that there are some internal steps within the property which may make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems. No children under the age of five.

Ladybird Cottage, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £391 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Ladybird House is a pretty, quality conversion of a detached Victorian coach house in Hunstanton.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird-watching. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Ladybird Cottage is a pretty, quality conversion of a detached Victorian coach house set in a quiet position in the town. It is just a few minutes walk from the beach and you can see the sea from the sitting room window. The cottage is tastefully furnished in a country style with great attention to detail. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed, French doors to garden and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV and CD player
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Room with Sitting Area - Juliette balcony overlooking the garden, pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, record player and real-flame gas fire
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher - washing machine housed under the stairs

Garden: Enclosed lawned garden. Decking area with garden furniture, patio heater, barbecue and large wooden sandpit.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. £25 heating charge Oct - Apr.
Also Provided: Towels. Travel cot and stair gate. Books and games.

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.

Stranraer, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Stranraer is a spacious property offering comfortable accommodation in the North Norfolk village of Brancaster.

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.

Stranraer is a modern house, refurbished to a high standard, set in a quiet lane in this popular coastal village. It provides spacious, comfortable, accommodation with contemporary bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. The property is surrounded by an attractive enclosed garden and backs on to open farmland, with views to the sea from the upstairs windows. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and wood burner
Snug Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and children's play area
Kitchen/Dining Room with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, combi/microwave, table and eight chairs
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Exterior Utility Room with washer/dryer and table football

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, cot and En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with twin beds,
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed garden surrounds house, laid mainly to lawn with patio area, table, chairs and gas barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for four large cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gate, Z bed, Wi-Fi, phone for incoming calls, CDs, books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Bourne Cottage, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £342 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Weybourne is a pretty village on the North Norfolk coast. Bourne Cottage is situated in the centre of the village and offers attractive accommodation. Close by you will find the Georgian market town of Holt and National Trust properties at Felbrigg.

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.

Bourne Cottage is an attractive 300 year old flint cottage set in a peaceful area, next to a stream within the conservation area of Weybourne. The property is well equipped and there is a pretty enclosed cottage garden. There are many walks from the village and you could leave the car at home and use the Coast Hopper bus service which stops in the village or take a ride on a steam train into Sheringham or Holt. Shop/Pub: 100 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Dining Room with table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher and spin dryer
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and door to separate wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn, flower beds and table and chairs.
Parking: Allocated parking adjacent to property.
Heating: Night storage heaters, electric convector heaters included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Towels. Radio, books and games. Starter pack for wood burner provided.
Notes: Stairs are steep with a twist in keeping with the age of the property. Children should be supervised at all times as there is small stream next to the property.

2 Spring Villas, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £325 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional, comfortable cottage with a pleasant south-facing garden in the middle of Cley and all amenities in walking distance

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is a very good delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, which serve meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt which is just four miles away.

2 Spring Villas is a traditional cottage situated in the centre of the village and within walking distance of all the amenities which Cley is renowned for, including the smokery and delicatessen. It has a particularly pleasant south-facing garden with views across to the Glaven Valley. The coastal pathway across the marshes to Blakeney is on the doorstep. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, multi-fuel stove, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Inner Hall with washing machine
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Garden Room with comfortable seating and French doors to the garden

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Enclosed rear patio garden with mature beds and garden furniture.
Parking: For one medium car on unmade driveway to the side of the terrace.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One dog welcome which you are asked to keep downstairs and off the furniture.
Notes:The property has steepish cottage-style stairs and may not be suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The picture is the rear of the property.

Westgate House, Binham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Binham sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A property with a wealth of character - Westgate House is an attractive C17th grade II listed flint house on the edge of Binham village with open views over fields, and a large enclosed garden.

Binham is a beautiful, peaceful village retaining the charm and character of a bygone age. The village has the remains of an early 12th century Benedictine priory, where classical concerts are held throughout the summer and the whole area is steeped in history. The Georgian town of Holt is eight miles away with the harbour town of Wells four miles away. Also nearby is the picturesque village of Blakeney, where narrow streets slope down to the tidal creek, and which offers sailing and beautiful coastal and marshland walks. The well-stocked village shop is a legendary village institution, as are the excellent butcher and pub.

A property with a wealth of character - Westgate House is an attractive 17th century Grade II listed flint house on the edge of Binham village with a large enclosed garden and open views over fields. The property is spacious and comfortably furnished with many pieces of period furniture and is only a short walk from the historic Priory and all the amenities of the village. This is a lovely property for a relaxing family holiday. Shops/Pub: 500 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room a spacious, double-aspect room, with comfortable seating, period furniture, TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player, original Jacobean fireplace with wood-burning stove
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, table and chairs
Front Hall with comfortable seating, TV and video
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and adjacent Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 a large double-aspect room with four-poster double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and washbasin
Bedroom 4 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed garden at front, side and rear, laid to lawn with patio area and fruit trees. Table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Off-road for two vehicles, further parking by arrangement.
Heating: Night storage heaters Starter pack of fuel for wood burner.
Also Provided: Books and games. Telephone for incoming calls only and broadband connection.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking
Special Offer: 5% reduction for bookings of two weeks or more.