Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Cottage on the Green, Orford Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £446 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Orford Suffolk sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Cottage on the Green is a beautiful period Suffolk cottage situated in an idyllic position on the village green within close proximity to Orford's Quay. The property has a period charm and has been furnished to further enhance this. Orford is an attractive small town, dominated by the 12th Century Church and Castle Keep - you may like to climb to the top to enjoy the panoramic views over the town and marshes. It is also famous for Orford Ness National Trust Nature Reserve and Havergate Island, both a delight for ornithologists and nature lovers. Sailing and boat trips are available on the River Ore, country walks in Rendlesham Forest are nearby. It is only nine miles from the beach at Aldeburgh, with the historic towns of Framlingham and Woodbridge and the world-famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall also within easy reach. The Cottage on the Green is a beautiful period Suffolk cottage situated in an idyllic position on the village green within close proximity to Orford's Quay. The property has a period charm and has been furnished to further enhance this, it also benefits from a large rear garden with terracing. A wonderful choice for anyone looking for a real slice of Suffolk. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 25 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and Sky. Open fireplace Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine and table and chairs Dining Room with table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor Bedroom 1 with double bed, wash hand basin and views over the Village Green Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Pretty cottage terraced garden to rear with garden furniture Parking: On street. Public car park in close proximity Heating: Oil-fired heating and open fireplace. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £100 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday.

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.

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.

Spencer Wall, Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £450 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Eccles Beach sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious family house just two minutes walk from the beach.

Midway between the coastal villages of Sea Palling and Happisburgh, North Gap is an access point through the sand dunes onto the fine sandy beaches of this coast. There is a scattering of houses and holiday homes behind the dunes, overlooking the surrounding farmland. Most people will come here for the beach, but the Broads are also easily accessible. The village pubs and shops of Sea Palling are about a mile away, and jet ski hire is also possible here with further amenities available in the nearby towns of Stalham and North Walsham.

Spencer Wall is situated in an ideal location for a seaside holiday, being just a few minutes from the beach. The spacious interior is ideal for families, and the house benefits from a large lawned garden which is great for games. Views of the dunes or open farmland are visible from all windows.. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV, hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, large table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and two washbasins
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, leading to
Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed

Garden: Large lawned garden, sheltered terrace area with double barbecue and garden furniture. Patio outside the kitchen.
Parking: For six cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters - included in the rental price. Free-standing electric heaters in the bedrooms.
Extras: Electricity by £1 coin meter. Please bring your own bed linen or it can be hired at £15 per person per week, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Notes: £100 damages deposit is payable to Norfolk Country Cottages, two weeks prior to your holiday.

Shell Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £352 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Shell Cottage is a delightful detached modern property situated within the award winning Church Farm area. 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. Shell Cottage is a delightful detached modern property situated within the award winning Church Farm area. The property boasts good accommodation including a private garden and car parking (much sought after in Aldeburgh!) and is ideal for a couple looking for a 'bolt-hole' at any time of the year. A short walk to the beach. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and CD hi-fi, and an inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove Kitchen/Dining Room with electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a 2'6 single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with table and chairs. Parking: Off road for two cars. Heating: Electric. Pets: Pets by arrangement and should be kept downstairs at all times.

2 The Dunes, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £468 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Leiston sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Pleasant property ideal for family holidays close to the beach. 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 is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. The Dunes occupies a sunny corner site with direct access to the beach as well as having all other local amenities within an easy walk. There is a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in neighbouring Aldeburgh with walks abound on the surrounding coastal heaths. The interior has been refurbished by the owners who have retained or incorporated features to match the Edwardian style of the property. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video, CD/radio and gas log-effect fire Dining Hall with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher Utility Area with washer/dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and a balcony with a sea view Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 5 with twin beds and excellent views along the coast to Aldeburgh Garden: Enclosed front garden plus shared rear access. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Part central heating, part electric fires. Also Provided: Telephone for incoming calls only.

Hilda's Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £314 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Hilda's cottage is a cosy retreat for couples or small families. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creek, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore have easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good locals' bar. A delightful Victorian cottage located in a quiet road on the edge of the glorious seaside town of Southwold, Hilda's cottage is a cosy retreat for couples or small families. All of Southwold's amenities are within easy walking distance and Reydon Village stores just around the corner. Hilda's has the added advantage of a small rear garden and easy on-road parking. This cottage makes for an ideal getaway at any time of the year. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with a TV, DVD, CD, hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Area with gas cooker, microwave, fridge with ice-box, dining table and chairsBathroom with bath, over bath shower and washbasin Separate w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed and a pull-out single bed Garden: Small enclosed rear. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating. Notes: There is a straight steep staircase up to first floor which may not be suitable for the young or infirm.

Abbey Field Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £287 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woodbridge sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Abbey Field Cottage is a pretty timber framed property situated within a short walk of Woodbridge's famous Market Hill. The property has many original features and benefits from a wood burning stove in the cosy Sitting Room. Woodbridge is a historic town of great character situated on the River Deben. Its charm lies in the many narrow picturesque streets of fine houses and cottages, the river, a popular marina, the busy boatyards, the famous Tide Mill, the ancient buildings around the Market Hill and the fine Church. Woodbridge has an interesting shopping centre, with many specialist shops, good restaurants and pubs, together with art galleries, antique shops, town museum, Suffolk Horse museum, an excellent cinema/theatre, large recreation areas and an indoor heated swimming pool. Abbey Field Cottage is a pretty timber framed property situated within a short walk of Woodbridge's famous Market Hill. The property has many original features and benefits from a wood burning stove in the cosy sitting room. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. Wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. Table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear garden area with garden furniture. Parking: On street or 'pay and display' (weekly permits available from the TIC).Heating: Gas heating. Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.