Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Haybarn, Sculthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £656 to £ 1538

Self catering accommodation in Sculthorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

This beautifully presented, two-storey holiday property has been converted to a very high standard and combines modern conveniences with a wealth of traditional features. The beamed, open plan kitchen and living area has a welcoming wood-burning stove, cosy corner sofa and large patio doors which lead out into a lovely south facing garden which is fully enclosed, and has a small lawned area plus paved patio with a summerhouse and garden furniture. The beautiful staircase leading to the master bedroom is the original from when used as a hayloft and has a narrow open tread. The dining table easily seats 6-8 people and there is a wooden high chair provided. Further baby friendly equipment is also provided including a travel cot, bath seat, bouncer chair and changing mat. Board games and books are also provided. The Haybarn is located in the pretty village of Sculthorpe on a quiet gravelled driveway with plenty of parking. It lies close to the bustling market town of Fakenham with its racecourse, golf course, weekly market and auction plus all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay. Just under 9 miles away is the beautiful seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea with its picturesque working fish harbour and vast sandy beach backed by pine woods and painted beach huts. In fact Sculthorpe is perfectly placed for exploring everything that Norfolk has to offer. Try Blakeney for crabbing and seal trips, or Holt for shops, cafes and antiques. Holkham Hall and its stunning beach provides a great day out and Burnham Market and Walsingham are both easy to reach and well worth a visit. Hunstanton is popular with families with its Sea Life Centre and various sporting facilities and nearby Brancaster provides yet more great coastline. The Royal Sandringham Estate is within easy distance and both the medieval city of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads are perfect for a day trip. There are great opportunities for walking, cycling and bird watching in the area too with the Hawk Owl Trust Nature Reserve only a short walk from the property and the brilliant Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens providing great family fun. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Beamed open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen area with electric range (for cooking) and wooden floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Traditional, narrow, open-tread stairs to first floor: Spacious double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional futon (for +2) and spacious en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and Velux window (opened via a unique staircase facility).

• Wood-burning stove - fuel avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• iPod dock
• Elec range inc
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture
• Summerhouse
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Pet free of charge
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: Small unfenced pond 32 yds from
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Corn Cottage, Addlethorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £265 to £ 559

Self catering accommodation in Addlethorpe sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the shadow of a well preserved former flour mill this comfortable property sits just 2 miles from the beaches at Ingoldmells and Skegness for family fun. Set with its own enclosed patio area adjoining the owners’ farmhouse it offers an ideal base from which to visit the glorious beaches of Anderby Creek and enjoy seal watching at Donna Nook. Quiet lanes are a haven for cyclists and bird watching walking and fishing are all popular locally. Antique hunting in Horncastle touring in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds the races at Market Rasen Louth’s market and Lincoln’s cathedral castle and delightful cobbled streets are just some of the nearby attractions. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 single. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Gables Barn, Martham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £363 to £ 962

Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This spacious adjoining barn, retains its vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork, beams and impressive fireplace. With beaches and dunes just 3 miles away, this unspoilt coastline is an AONB. For children there is BeWILDerwood at Horning, which offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges, marsh walks and boat trips. Explore Norfolk’s historic houses, NT parks and reserves or visit Norwich with its cathedrals, museums, theatres, shops, cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants. Fishing, bird watching and walking available locally. Shop 100 yards, pub 200 yards.

Large beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, exposed brickwork and vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with granite worktops and tiled floor. Utility. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with beamed A-frame ceiling.

Sunset Pig, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 794

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Set overlooking the village green in the heart of this popular and pretty coastal village this spacious property with its fully enclosed garden offers a welcoming break whatever the season. Just 300 yards from a pub renowned for its food it lies a short stroll from the sandy beach and dunes nature reserve which has a 6-mile circular walk and affords sightings of the local seal colony. Fishing day boat hire and sailing are found at nearby Hickling Martham and Filby Broads. Riding golf and Caister Castle and Car Collection are all within 6 miles. Great Yarmouth for family fun BeWilderwood the treetop adventure park for children and medieval Norwich with its castle cathedral and fine shopping are just a short drive. Shop 500 yards pub serving food 300 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Conservatory with patio doors. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath bidet and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ash Cottage, Addlethorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £444 to £ 897

Self catering accommodation in Addlethorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Within easy reach of the Lincolnshire Wolds these four extremely comfortable apartments and cottage form a small select group overlooking a central courtyard and enjoying shared use of an indoor swimming pool and children’s playground. Set in 2 acres of gardens they offer the ideal location for a relaxing family holiday and for touring the coast and wolds. The owners offer arrival meals and evening meals by arrangement. There is excellent coarse fishing just 300 yards away and golf (handicap required) is available at the well known Seacroft links golf course nearby. Within easy reach are the famous Battle of Britain Aircraft Museum RSPB Gibraltar Point NT Gunby Hall Snipedale Nature Reserve and Forest and the city of Lincoln with its cathedral and shopping. Antique hunting can be enjoyed at Horncastle 18 miles away. Skegness with its seaside attractions is just 2 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. 1 twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Holly Cottage, Southrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £501 to £ 986

Self catering accommodation in Southrepps sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated on the fringes of the small rural village of Southrepps just 4 miles from the seaside town of Cromer and 3 miles from the beach at Overstrand these five detached cottages enjoy uninterrupted views over open fields to the front. Spacious and very comfortably furnished each well appointed cottage has a partially fenced garden to the rear. Quiet country lanes afford access to some of Norfolk’s finest beaches and traditional seaside attractions there are miles of coastal paths for walkers and the fascinating waterways of the Norfolk Broads are a short drive away as are Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (both NT). Cromer offers lovely beaches an excellent golf course and end of pier shows in season and from Sheringham a famous steam railway runs regularly to the charming Georgian town of Holt. A drive west along the coast road leads to salt marshes bird reserves and picturesque villages with boat trips available from Blakeney and Morston to Blakeney Point the bird sanctuary home to a colony of seals. Southrepps offers two village shops and a pub serving food.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen with tiled floor. 1 double bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double 2 single. Bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet. Sloping ceilings throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Nirvana, Strubby, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £694 to £ 1566

Self catering accommodation in Strubby sleeps 10.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break

Accommodation overview: Set in a lovely private and peaceful lawned garden this truly delightful detached house is ideal for two families holidaying together or for a group of friends. Carefully restored it combines character features with smart contemporary additional and attractive furnishings. Strubby is a tiny hamlet just 4 miles from the glorious sandy beaches of Sandilands and Mablethorpe and 5 miles from the quaint market town of Alford. Golf course and driving range 5 miles. Fantasy Island Theme Park and Gunby Hall (NT) are 12 milles. Pub serving food CAMRA 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room with oak floor. Second living room. Dining area/kitchen. Sun room with French doors. Utility room. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 5 bedrooms: 3 double (two 5ft) one with en-suite shower room and toilet 2 twin. Bathroom with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Island Cottage, West Mersea, Essex, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 674

Self catering accommodation in West Mersea sleeps 4.

Features include: Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: With lovely sunny interior giving a delightful beach house feel this charming 17th-century cottage provides perfect holiday accommodation with glorious views of the salt marshes beach and boats at anchor close by. With plenty to see and do Colchester’s castle shops and restaurants are 8 miles the nearby country club offers golf and a health spa and Constable Country is only 30 minutes’ drive. Reached by causeway the island popular with the sailing fraternity is a haven for those who enjoy walking birdwatching watersports or sampling fine cuisine at the established seafood restaurant ’the Company Shed’. Shops and pubs 500 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin (2ft 6in).

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152