Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Pink House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Pink House is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. Southwold Central - The properties located in central Southwold are all within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including a greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The upper promenade is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the lighthouse in the town is a good landmark. There is also easy access to the common and a nearby footpath takes you down to the harbour with the foot ferry to Walberswick (summer only). Don't forget that the beach is never very far away! Situated in the popular location of Southwold and being close to all local amenities and within 300 yards of the beach, the Pink House, which originally dates back to the early 19th century, is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards Beach: 300 yards Ground Floor: Open plan area with Sitting area with TV/Freeview, CD player, Ipod dock Dining area with dining room table and chairs Kitchen area with cooker, microwave, and fridge First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds (not adult sized)Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with washing machine, bath with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: One well behaved dog allowed. The Summer Theatre is just approximately 100 yards away from this property making the courtyard an ideal interim retreat

Westmead, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £340 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Classic 1930's house providing traditional self-catering accommodation. This Cromer holiday home is within walking distance of the sea and town and is perfect for family seaside holidays.

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.

Westmead is a classic 1930s house which faces the sea and has been in the same family ownership since it was built. It provides well-placed accommodation presented in an old-fashioned style with some period furniture. It is almost opposite the bowling green and within walking distance of the beach and all the facilities of the town. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV, gas fire and sea views
Dining Room with dining table and chairs and French doors to garden
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave and washing machine

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

Garden: Small front garden and enclosed rear garden with flowers, fruit trees and lawn.
Parking: Garage for one car and further parking for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone. Games and toys. Welcome meal and various extras of food provided. Free entry ticket to Amazona Zoo Cromer.

Herb Garden Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £465 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Herb Garden Cottage offers comfortable, light and airy accommodation. Situated on North Green it is centrally located with all amenities close by. This cottage has been refurbished to a good standard and is a perfect holiday retreat! Southwold Central - The properties located in central Southwold are all within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including a greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The upper promenade is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the lighthouse in the town is a good landmark. There is also easy access to the common and a nearby footpath takes you down to the harbour with the foot ferry to Walberswick (summer only). Don't forget that the beach is never very far away! Herb Garden Cottage offers comfortable, light and airy accommodation. Situated on North Green it is centrally located with all amenities close by. This cottage has been refurbished to a good standard and is a perfect holiday retreat! It also provides private parking for two cars which is much sought after in Southwold along with an enclosed rear garden, which the owner has planted with a variety of herbs for holiday makers use. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD and electric fire Kitchen/Diner with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden at rear with table and chairs. Parking: Private parking for 2 cars. (garage and in front of garage)Heating: Gas central heating. Also Provided: Books and games. Notes: The property retains its character and therefore low beams are in the property.

Santa Monica, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Santa Monica is a spacious chalet for two people, offering versatile accommodation in the Marrams. Formerly a fisherman's cabin, it has been renovated and offers decoration in an original and rustic style which reflects the owner's personality

With its lovely sandy beach and traditional seaside atmosphere, Sea Palling is a perfect location for a coastal holiday. On a summer's day you may like a swim in the sea, a cycle ride through the country lanes, a boat trip on the nearby Broads or a visit to one of the many attractions close by. In winter what better than an invigorating walk along the beach followed by a warming drink inside your cosy cottage. The village has a shop, post office and two pubs.

Santa Monica is a spacious chalet for two people, offering versatile accommodation in the Marrams. Formerly a fisherman's cabin it has been renovated and offers decoration in an original and rustic style which reflects the owner's personality. With a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom it is comfortable with modern facilities. It benefits from lovely views over the countryside to the front and a path over the dunes to the rear giving you direct access to the beach. The veranda to the front of the property is a feature and allows you to enjoy covered al fresco dining. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Sitting/Dining Room with wood panelling, comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, table, chairs and multi-fuel pot-bellied stove
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Day Room/Bedroom 2 with a single day bed - please request on booking
Bathroom with enamelled claw foot bath, brass washbasin and wc
Inner Hall with shower cubicle

Garden: Large area with marram-type grass and Norfolk reed, enclosed to the front, veranda with a table, bench seating and washing-up station, further decked area to the side of the property and path to the dunes to the rear which is relatively steep.
Parking: For one car to the front of the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H, multi-fuel pot-bellied stove and heated towel rail to the bathroom.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Scuttle of coal. Books and games.
Extras: Continuous heating is available for £15 per booking, payable on booking.

Mortimer's Barn, Preston St Mary, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £226 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Preston St Mary sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Welcome to Mortimer's Barn a converted 15th Century thatched threshing barn situated in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary, just outside Lavenham. This 4 star accommodation is single ground floor level and adjacent to the owners' main barn. Preston St Mary is a quiet village just outside Lavenham, England's finest medieval village and food capital of Suffolk. Lavenham is a wonderful place to visit with interesting shops and galleries and great restaurants and pubs serving excellent food. An ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast. Welcome to Mortimer's Barn a converted 15th Century, thatched threshing barn set in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary. This 4 star accommodation is on ground floor level and lies adjacent to the owners' main barn. The decor is an eclectic mix of antiques and modern furniture. Shop: 2 miles. Pub: 500 metres Ground Floor: Sitting Room/Dining Area with large corner sofa unit, flat screen TV, DVD player (DVD library available) CD/radio/tape. Teak and steel table and 4 chairs, coffee table etc. Kitchen is well equipped with electric steel cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave. Lobby with tumble drier and hanging area for wet clothes and boots Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, dressing table etc. crisp cotton linen and feather duvet and pillows. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Guests are welcome to use the garden designer owner's garden, which includes several sitting out areas to enjoy the peace and beauty. There is a recently resurfaced hard surface tennis court which has floodlights for nighttimes use - please bring your own racquets and tennis shoes. There is a large pond filled with ornamental carp, a fountain and ducks and moorhens that make this their home too. Many other species of bird can also be seen from here: white doves that live in an ornamental dovecote, swift, swallow, house martin, pied wagtail, woodpeckers, owls, heron etc. There is a book for identification in the property. A recently constructed potager or ornamental vegetable garden makes another peaceful place to sit and the chickens that live here provide the eggs in the welcome pack. Electrified gates (fobs issued for guests)Parking: Ample covered parking and secure storage for bikes. Heating: Oil fired central heating. Also Provided: Welcome Pack. Books, games and jigsaws.

Shrimp Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £315 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: In a prime seafront position facing the sea on the upper promenade Southwold Pier Area - 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 fifty 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. Shrimp Cottage is in a prime seafront position facing the sea on the upper prom and with steps down to the lower promenade and beach. The town centre is also close by. The property is aptly named and provides delightful compact accommodation for no more than four adults. Shops: 100 yards Pub 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with flat screen TV/DVD and radio, cosy stove and sea views (even when seated)Kitchenette with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Very steep and narrow stairs to Second Floor: Bedroom 2 with 2 adult sized single beds Bedroom 3 with a single bed, shower and washbasin Garden: Small courtyard at front of property. Parking: Street parking (not adjacent).Heating: Full central heating. Notes: Please be aware of steep stairs. Phone for incoming calls only.

Fairfield Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £451 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A Victorian property in Aldeburgh only a few minutes from the shops and beach and having a footpath leading to the marshes and river 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. Situated at the southern end of the town and within a few minutes walk of the shops, beach and sea, Fairfield Cottage is a refurbished Victorian property retaining some original features and giving a feeling of space. A footpath runs a short distance away leading to the marshes and river. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 150 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, Sky+, DVD, wood burner. Dining Area: Table and chairs, radio. Kitchen: Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Area: Small freezer, washer dryer. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed. Bedroom 2: Single bed. Bathroom: Bath, shower attachment, washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Studio/Bedroom 3: Care must be taken whilst accessing this room as it is entered via a sturdy loft ladder and has a single bed. There are views of the River Alde and the town marshes from this room Garden: with furniture. (Please use the rear of the property as the main entrance which is just down the alley way at the side of the cottage.) Parking: Private for one car at the end of the garden. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Wi-Fi provided.

The Coach House, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £573 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful property in the grounds of the owner's period property. Spacious, stylish accommodation that is well equipped and presented.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of the 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 and 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.

The Coach House sits in the grounds of the owner's 1700s period property which was built for the uncle of Horatio Nelson. It has been beautifully restored with attention to detail and has been furnished to a tasteful and stylish high standard. It offers spacious, comfortable accommodation in a super location. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and open fire
Kitchen with electric range cooker, SMEG fridge with freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Conservatory/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, table and chairs and patio doors leading to garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatic mixer shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with zip-and-link twin beds which can be joined to make a 6ft double - please state preference on booking
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large and fully enclosed with a patio area, table, chairs and barbecue.
Laundry Room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and logs for the open fire.
Also Provided: Towels - but not beach towels, books, games and CDs.