Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Tyne Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £525 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. Tyne Cottage is an enchanting Grade II listed property situated in Aldeburgh's famous High Street. The cottage offers period charm and has been the family's much-loved holiday home since 1976. Comfortably furnished and equipped, Tyne Cottage offers any family a wonderful slice of Aldeburgh's historic past. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 75 yardsGround Floor Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. Living flame coal-effect gas fire Dining Room with table and chairs. Wall mounted gas fire Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave and washing machine First Floor Bedroom 1 with a double bed. Door to...Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small rear courtyard garden. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas and Electric. Notes: Wi-Fi, Telephone for incoming calls only. One small, well-behaved dog permitted.

The Old Church Room, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £299 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Old Church Room has been thoughtfully converted by the owners to very good standards and is meticulously prepared for each occupation, assuring you of all home comforts in a very interesting property. Middleton is a beautiful village with elegant church, lovely central green and popular thatched pub. It is off the beaten track with no through traffic and comprises pretty cottages grouped around the green and overlooked by the church - it is one of Suffolk's best kept secrets. Minsmere nature reserve is only three and a half miles away (less by foot), Dunwich and the coast four miles, Southwold ten miles, Aldeburgh seven miles. The Old Church Room has been thoughtfully converted to very good standards and is meticulously prepared for each occupation, assuring you of all home comforts in a very interesting property. It provides spacious light and airy accommodation which is beautifully furnished. There is a footpath adjacent over the Minsmere River to Westleton. Pub: 150 yards Shop: 2 miles but farm shop closer Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV with freesat and DVD, Radio/CD player with iPod dock, solid fuel stove Kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher and Dining Area with dining table, chairs and dresser Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, bidet and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed sheltered rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue. Parking: Adjacent for two cars. Heating: Full central heating and stove, starter pack of fuel provided. Also Provided: Towels and hairdryer

Hurlingham House, West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £503 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in West Runton sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: Very attractive detached Edwardian house overlooking the common. Comfortable and well equipped accommodation.

The small coastal village of West Runton lies between Cromer and Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. There is golf available in the village and a fine sand and pebble beach with exposed rock pools at low tide which are great fun for children. The village is also backed by National Trust woodland offering an abundance of walking opportunities across to Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park and the Norfolk Coast Path, all of which give some super views across the countryside. The Bittern and national rail line are accessible from the village and from here you can access Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer and enjoy the opportunity of leaving the car behind. The village has excellent eating places as well as a cafe, butchers, green grocers, newsagents, a small super market and is also close to The Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary.

Hurlingham House is a handsome Victorian house, just a fifteen minute walk from the sea. It is well set back from the road, overlooking the common, which has a small stream. It is a very pleasant and well-equipped house, offering a high standard of accommodation. There is also the benefit of an attractive, good-size garden. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room 1 pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player
Sitting Room 2 with sofa, TV and a single bed
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, hostess trolley and decorative tiled range in the fireplace
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and shower
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For up to three cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games. Two cots - of which one is a travel cot and two highchairs on request.
Extras: £1 slot meter for electricity use. Hot water from immersion heater.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome however please ensure that pets are kept downstairs at all times, off the furniture and not left unattended in the property at any time.
Notes: There is a damages deposit of £100 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages, two weeks before your holiday. We regret it will not be possible to park caravans or campervans at the property.

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.

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.

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.

Rainbow Cottage, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £356 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. 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. Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. It has been completely redecorated for the 2011 holiday season and has been nicely furnished with attention being paid to the details. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. Shop: 15yds Pub: 25ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and video. CD/Hi-Fi and open fire Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Dining Room with table and chairs Conservatory with seating Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Off road parking Heating: Gas heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome

Smugglers Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £588 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Smugglers Retreat is a charming semi-detached house over three storeys; it has been decorated in a contemporary style but original features, such as beams and narrow staircases have been retained, resulting in a property that oozes character.

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.

Smugglers Retreat is a charming semi-detached house over three storeys; it has been decorated in a contemporary style but original features, such as beams and narrow staircases have been retained, resulting in a property that oozes character, but with all the comforts of modern day living. It is situated within a few minutes walk of the Quay, where children and adults alike can enjoy the delights of "crabbing". The Holkham Estate is close by with many walks and cycle tracks to explore. Shops: 5 minutes walk Pub: 5 minutes walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player, wood burner - decorative only - and exposed ceiling beams
Kitchen/Dining Room a lovely room with newly fitted quality cupboards, exposed brick work and feature bread oven, gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with beams, feature fireplace and a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with a child size single bed and truckle bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 accessed via steep narrow stairs - room has sloping ceiling with exposed beams, double bed, walk-in wardrobe with washbasin

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with small raised water feature and further small patio area with table and chairs
Parking: Driveway at rear of property for one large car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One small dog welcome, please keep downstairs and off the furniture at all times.
Notes: Please note there is a mixture of feather filled and synthetic pillows.