Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Old Vicarage, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1079 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Hot Tub • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: The Old Vicarage is a comfortable and spacious family cottage situated within easy walking distance of Cromer town centre and the beach. It has the benefit of an enclosed garden and plenty of parking.

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.

The Old Vicarage is a spacious family house which was built in 1909 for the Rust family, and was then home to the GP before it became the vicarage. The property is set over three floors and the rooms are of a good size and in keeping with a property of this age. Set within a residential area of the town, it is close to the Lawn Tennis Club, and the Royal Cromer Golf Course. The town centre and beach are a short walk away. With the benefit of off-road parking and an enclosed garden, the property is a great location for a seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room 1 pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with DVD player, iPod dock, CD hi-fi and gas living flame fire
Sitting Room 2 pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Sky basic, DVD player and wood burner
Kitchen Diner with Aga, small electric oven and hob, dishwasher, combination microwave, fridge, table and chairs
Dining Conservatory with table and chairs
Utility Room with freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Garden Room with a couple of loungers and changing area.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with a single bed and washbasin
Cloakroom with wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 5 with a double bed and TV with Sky basic
Bedroom 6 with twin beds
Day Room with a day bed and Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed rear garden with patio and lawn, decked area with hot tub. Further decked area with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway parking for 5/6 cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and wood burner.
Also Provided: Stairgate. Telephone for incoming calls only. CDs, Books and games. Starter pack of logs for the wood burner. Broadband. Welcome pack will contain local produce. Two cots provided. Wii Box.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at the property, please be aware of our rules relating to dogs in the property. Two dog beds are provided, please bring your own bedding.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £3 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: A housekeeping deposit of £250 is payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before the start of your holiday.

The Ark, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £237 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Architect designed property with a very special character. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creak, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties have easy access to the beaches and town centre amenities by road or the various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good locals' bar. The Ark is an architect-designed property with a very special character and is immaculately maintained by the owner who has combined a light and airy feel with imaginative decor. It is set well back from the road and it is only a twenty minute walk to the sea via a pretty footpath across grazing marshes. The beach and town centre are three quarters of a mile away. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 300 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD player, CD player, radio, table and chairs. Large French windows leading to courtyard. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: (galleried room) double bed. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Sheltered courtyard garden and furniture. Parking: Off-road. Heating: Night storage heaters.

Bide-A-Wee, Waxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Waxham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional seaside holiday retreat set just behind the sand dunes.

Waxham is a quiet village in an unspoilt area along the totally un-spoilt East Coast. The Norfolk Broads are only a mile from the sand dunes, which separate the land and sea. Families will enjoy holidays spent on the beach which is wide and sandy whilst birdwatchers will enjoy the quiet location and abundant wildlife. The village facilities at Sea Palling are just a short distance away with the small market town of Stalham approximately four miles away.

Bide-A-Wee is a simple but delightful traditional seaside chalet and makes a superb holiday retreat. It is set just behind the sand dunes where a path leads to the glorious sandy beach. It provides comfortable single-storey accommodation in an excellent location for a beach holiday. The Broads and its numerous villages are just a short distance away. Its greatest charm is in its location which is totally ideal for a holiday which is unique and of a by-gone-age. Pub/Shop: 1 mile

Entrance to
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, DVD player, CD/radio and video
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 is a small room with twin beds
Shower Room with shower and washbasin door to
Separate wc

Garden: Lawned and patio garden which is securely fenced on all sides.
Parking: Available along the quiet access road to the beach, which ends about 50 yards from the property. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can drive through the sand.
Heating: Electric panel heating.
Also Provided: Bath towels - not beach towels - are provided. Good selection of books and games. Telephone with honesty box.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Notes: As mentioned above, vehicle access ends about 50 yards from the property, over sand which is not suitable for cars unless they are four-wheel-drive.

Sunny, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Sunny is a modern property which is close to the beach and town centre, Comfortable accommodation and fully equipped for guests who require mobility equipment.

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. 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 opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities

Sunny is a modern property on one level that has been fully equipped for guests who require disabled facilities. The property is spacious, with good ease of movement and has full wheelchair access. The large garden is fully enclosed and enjoys a high level of privacy. Shops/Pubs: within easy walking distance.

Open Plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen furnished in a modern style with mobility raiser arm chair and large standard armchair, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview and CD hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Area with low level gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, wall-mounted table with access for a wheelchair and dining chairs, level access door to the side garden
Bedroom 1 with a single profiling disability bed, single bed and electric ceiling hoist accessing main room and wet room, large curtained opening leads to the Wet Room with wheelchair access, shower, high level wc and wheelchair accessible washbasin, shower/commode chair, alarm, door leads to a level courtyard area

Garden: Enclosed rear courtyard and further enclosed side garden with lawn and garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway, hard surface parking for two cars.
Heating: Electric convection.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Extras: Wi-Fi available on request at £5 per week payable on booking
Notes: Sunny has internal access to property 1290 - Hunny, through a fully sound proofed door. The properties can be booked independently or together.

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

Well Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £290 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal location for those looking for a quiet retreat but with easy access to the town centre 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! Well Cottage has been tastefully furnished with carefree holidays in mind. It has frontage to the road that only serves the North Green properties and the carefully tended green. Therefore the location is ideal for those looking for a quieter location but with easy access to all the town amenities. Shops: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and music centre, open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with compact units, gas cooker, microwave and fridge Utility Room with washing machine, washbasin and w.c. Easy stairs from dining room to small first floor landing First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with raised cabin bed (double size but with access only from the ladder on one side) Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with walk in shower cubicle, bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden : Small yard at rear. Parking: Street parking 100 yards away. Heating : Full central heating and open fire (fuel supplied in winter).

Harbour Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £400 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortable holiday accommodation in an outstanding location Southwold Harbour - All the Harbour properties overlook the water with a mix of pleasure and working boats; beyond this are open views towards Walberswick which can be approached over the nearby footbridge or on the foot ferry (summer only). There are equally delightful views from the rear windows across meadows towards the town. Town centre shops and other amenities are three quarters of a mile away (15 minutes delightful walk) across grazing meadows and the common, whilst the beach is a similar distance along the side of the Blyth River to the harbour mouth. There is a good eating pub nearby which welcomes children; an exceptional fish and chip restaurant; a tea room and all the hustle and bustle of a sailing and fishing community. Harbour Cottage overlooks the river and enjoys the benefits of a unique coastal location. A holiday here will undoubtedly provide countless happy memories. It has been pleasantly furnished to provide comfortable holiday accommodation. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, CD/radio, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a 4' double bed leading to Bedroom 3 with a single bed Second Floor: Bedroom 4 with double bed and En-suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Sitting out area at front Parking: Free parking nearby. Heating: Central heating and wood burner, logs provided in winter.

Seacroft, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 15
Weekly prices from £981 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 15.

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

Accommodation overview: A superb Southwold property being just a stones throw away from the beach and boasting stunning unbroken panoramic views. 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. Seacroft is a superb Southwold property. It is just a stone's throw from the beach and boasts stunning unbroken panoramic views. This property offers substantial accommodation and comes very well-equipped for all ages. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Kitchen/Breakfast Room with range cooker, dishwasher, American-style fridge/ freezer, microwave, table and chairs The Ball Room/Dining Room is a grand room with a high ceiling and full length windows overlooking the garden and views of the sea beyond, table and chairs and comfortable seating Bedroom 1 with a double bed and twin beds Bedroom 2 with a king size bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Shower Room with shower First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a king size bed Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Shower/Utility Room with shower cubicle, washbasin, w.c., washing machine Sitting Room with panoramic sea views and TV/DVD Library/Snug with assortment of games and books (stairs leading to attic room)Second Floor: Bedroom 5 with a king-size bed Bedroom 6 (from Library/snug) with a double bed and a single bed Garden: Enclosed front garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating.