Coastal cottages and self catering in Norfolk, East England

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.

Elma Cottage, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £482 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful cottage which has been modernised to provide modern facilities with character accommodation. Holme is on the North Norfolk coast and offers a sandy beach and excellent opportunities for bird watching, cycling and walking.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep, Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

This is a 300-year-old cottage in the quiet village of Holme-next-the-Sea, approximately one mile from the North Norfolk coast. The cottage is also close to the local nature reserves, and a ten minute drive from the fabulous beaches at Hunstanton and Brancaster. With a large enclosed garden, spacious and well equipped, versatile accommodation it is a property which can be enjoyed throughout the year. Shop: 2 miles Pub: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room comfortably furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, radio/CD player and wood burner
Open Plan Kitchen a large room with electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and arch to Dining Area with table, chairs and window seat
Inner Hall with access to the rear garden, door leads to the
Cloakroom/Utility Room with washbasin, washing machine and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden Annexe:
Ground Floor: Shower Room: Shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
First Floor: Bedroom 4 with twin beds (this room is in the eaves and does have some sloping walls)

Garden: Rear, lawned garden is fully enclosed and dog proof with a patio area, garden furniture and barbecue. There is a further wildlife area at the bottom of the garden - this area is fenced so children cannot access it as it has a ditch - possible that dogs may access it and they could get very muddy!
Parking: Driveway to the side of the property, suitable for three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: Three dogs are welcome at the property. We do ask that they are not allowed upstairs and should be left in the inner hall and utility room if left unattended. The inner hall is an ideal area for wet dogs. Pets are not allowed in the Annexe at any time. Damage caused by unattended dogs should be paid for.
Also Provided: A selection of books and games.
Extras: Towel hire available at £6 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The annexe can be booked for £150 per week during the low season - bands A & B, payable on booking. During main school holidays and high season the cottage and the annexe have to be booked as one unit. Therefore the prices shown for bands A & B are for the house only please add £150 per week if you wish to book the annexe. Some pillows are feather filled.

Hepworth Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Wheelchair accessible • 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 restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Hepworth Cottage is a spacious property created from the old stables and one end of the grain barn, and is wheelchair-friendly with easy access via a gentle slope, wider doorways and a large walk-in en-suite shower in the ground floor master bedroom. Artwork in the cottage represents the work of the sculptress Barbara Hepworth. It has 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, DVD player, Freeview box and radio/CD player
Dining Area with table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in shower, washbasin and wc
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds

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.

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.

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Rosstyn House is a spacious, delightful property over three storeys, with sea views from most of the rooms. In a central location with the seaside resort of Hunstanton it offers an ideal opportunity to experience a traditional seaside holiday.

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.

Rosstyn House is an imposing three-storey semi-detached family house enjoying a superb position overlooking Lincoln Square and with wide views to the sea. It offers excellent accommodation for eight people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The High Street is within easy reach as are the various other amenities the town has to offer. With its wide selection of leisure activities and other attractions, Hunstanton is an ideal location for enjoying a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: several within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs and decorative fireplace - sealed and not for use
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Breakfast Room with table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 with a double bed, sofa and desk

Garden: The main garden is to the rear and consists of a small grass area and patio with garden furniture. There is a small decorative garden at the front of the property.
Parking: Roadside on Lincoln Square where parking is not normally a problem. There is a strip of land to the side of the property which is off-road and can be used if required although it is not designated.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Broadband, CDs, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at a £1.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Bedroom 3 is heated by night storage heaters

16 Merchants Court, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £340 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: This Cromer holiday cottage is a colourful and traditional fishermen’s cottage yet offers a contemporary edge. A beautifully presented interior and only a minutes' walk from Cromers famous sandy beach.

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 attractive modern three-storey cottage is in an enviable location just a minutes' walk from the sea and the centre of the town. The interior is comfortable and tastefully furnished in a contemporary style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video, gas fire, dining table and chairs, patio doors to the garden
Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds - suitable for children

Garden: Very small front sitting out area with bench, offering a view of the sea. Also very small rear patio.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.

Middle Cottage, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Just minutes from the lovely sandy beach, this charming fisherman's cottage is great for a family or two couples.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholme 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 Bromholme 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 Shiptons 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.

This charming 200-year-old fisherman's cottage is quietly located on the edge of the village, just 100 yards from the beach. The attractively presented accommodation has many character features, including beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace that gives the cottage a lovely warm and welcoming feel. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting/Dining Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, wood burner and dining table with chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and fridge with ice box
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds, a small double on lower bunk with a single on top bunk

Garden: Fully enclosed rear patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate. CDs, books and games.

Coopers Retreat, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £372 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Detached three storey period Sheringham cottage skilfully converted retaining many original features. 300 yards from the beach.

The charming seaside town of Sheringham is an excellent location for a holiday in beautiful North Norfolk. The award-winning beach is of flint pebbles when the tide is high, giving way to a large expanse of smooth sand as the tide recedes. Cliffs rise on either side of the town, which has a backdrop of wooded hills, including those in the wonderful Sheringham Park. Sheringham is also home to The North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure Centre, a golf course and an excellent selection of shops, tea-rooms, pubs and restaurants.

Cooper's Retreat is a detached three-storey period property, situated in the heart of Sheringham, just 300 yards from the beach. It has a wonderful feeling of light and space, and has been skilfully renovated to retain many original features including original wood and pamment floors and open fireplaces. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

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

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV/video
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and washbasin
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and TV/video

Garden: Fully enclosed small pretty decked garden.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £10 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Stairgate. Very good selection of children's toys. Telephone for emergency calls only.