Coastal cottages and self catering in Norfolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Rose Cottage is just 200 yards from the sandy beach. It is a detached, single storey, compact property.

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 carstone 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.

Detached and all on one level, this compact, pretty cottage is situated in the grounds of the owner's home. It is only 300 yards from the sandy beach and the Coast Hopper bus stops just outside the cottage, which is very convenient for travelling to all the great coastal locations nearby. Shop/Pub: 50 yards

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV and video
Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge and microwave, dining table and chairs
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small sitting-out area.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Towels.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Pilgrims Progress, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Interesting conversion of a small Norfolk barn. One of four cottages which together sleep 18. Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry:On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking:There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.

Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage.

Pilgrims Progress is an attractive conversion of a small Norfolk barn, featuring flint walls and exposed beams with elm boards and terracotta tile flooring. Ground floor layout may be suitable for the less able. Please ask for details.

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Sitting Room with two comfortable sofas, corner fireplace with realistic flame-effect electric fire, TV with digital set-top box, DVD player, radio/CD player and stained glass window
Kitchen/Dining Room with an electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge with icebox and an antique farmhouse dining table and chairs
Bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, side tables, wardrobe, dressing table, stained glass window and French doors leading on to the garden

First Floor:
Gallery Bedroom 2 accessed from dining area, steep wooden steps which can be left in position or put into vertical position to give more space below, a double low-level bed, drawers and hanging space.

Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Wi-Fi.

Curries Cottage, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £334 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional brick and flint cottage in Blakeney with cosy and comfortable interior. This holiday home is only a few minutes walk from Blakeney Quay.

The quaint flint cottages and narrow streets, sloping to the tidal creek, give Blakeney a timeless quality loved by visitors all year round. The village is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and it is easy to see why. The salt marshes stretch out to Blakeney Point, famous for its seals and migratory birds and you might like to take a boat trip from the quay to see them. The village has tennis courts, children's playground, shops, pubs and eating places.

Currie's Cottage is a traditional brick and flint cottage located in a quiet position just a few minutes' walk from the quay and the village centre with its shops and pubs. The interior is cosy and comfortable and very well-equipped. The cottage overlooks a shared lawned garden, where children can play. Shops/Pubs: within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, wood burner, dining table and chairs and French doors to garden
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher - washing machine and tumble dryer in separate sunroom
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with adult bunk beds

Garden: Shared lawned garden, with garden furniture. Sunroom for storage of cycles.
Parking: Roadside or free public car park nearby.
Heating Night storage heaters included and starter pack of fuel for wood burner provided during winter months.
Also Provided: Stairgate. A good selection of DVDs, CDs, books and games.
Notes: There are steep stairs (with stair rail) in keeping with a property of this age.

Hettys Cottage, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £305 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Hetty's Cottage was built in 1834 and is a lovely mid terrace property built using the local Carr stone. After being in the owner's family for many years it has recently been lovingly renovated and equipped to a high specification.

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.

Hetty's Cottage was built in 1834 and is a lovely mid-terrace property built using the local carrstone. After being in the owner's family for many years, it has been lovingly renovated and equipped to a high specification, while retaining all the character associated with a property of its age. Located in the centre of Heacham village it is close to the local shops, pubs and restaurants. Norfolk Lavender and the Royal Sandringham Estate are only a short drive away. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player/recorder and electric living flame fire
Dining Room/Kitchen with table and chairs, CD hi-fi, electric fan oven, gas hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
Shower Room with curtained shower/wet area, washbasin, heated towel rail and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and TV
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.
Notes: Foot access to rear of property via Virginia Cottage.

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 6.

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

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.

Moore Cottage has a wealth of exposed beams and flint walls. It has been tastefully decorated and features pictures representing some of the famous works of the sculptor Henry Moore. It has a first floor master bedroom with views of the sea and pond and an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

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.

Oyster Catcher Cottage, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £485 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Deepdale sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: In a quiet location with rear views over the marshes to the sea, Crisket Pastures is an excellent base for making the most of all this area has to offer.

Situated on the North Norfolk coast with Brancaster as its neighbour, Burnham Deepdale, is an excellent location for a coastal holiday for all ages. The coastal path, fabulous beaches, Staithes and creeks are all easily accessible. Deepdale Cafe is a great place for a full English breakfast, there are some very good gastro pubs in the area, local fresh mussels are in abundance and Burnham Market is just two miles away with its unique shopping experiences.

Oyster Catcher Cottage provides comfortable accommodation for families and couples alike. The property is an end terrace, in a quiet location away from the main coast road. A two minute walk will give you access to the marshes and coastal path which will take you to the sea. The enclosed gardens are perfect for children and pets. Shops: all within walking distance Pubs/Restaurants: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room which is pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, larder fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Small Conservatory with comfortable seating and doors to the rear garden

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

Garden: Lawned garden to the front of the property, rear garden is laid to shingle and fully enclosed with garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome, please keep off the furniture and downstairs at all times.

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.

Nellies Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £307 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint character cottage just a short walk from the salt marshes.

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.

Nellie's Cottage is an end of terrace cottage. When travelling along the coast road it is easy to spot Nellie's Cottage due to the topiary elephants in the garden, which are sure to raise a smile! The cottage is built of brick and flint and has traditional, character features. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, washing machine and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed - accessible from one side only
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Front lawned garden and rear shared patio area with garden furniture.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome.
Notes: Nellie's may not be suitable for anyone of above average height, due to low door thresholds and ceilings. Short breaks are welcome, however the owner cannot accommodate 2 nights.