Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

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.

9 Secret Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £329 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • 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.9 Secret Cottage is situated just into Alde Lane and, as the name would suggest, is in a tucked away position. The cottage offers a much sought after car parking space and has a pretty cottage garden. Shop: 100yds Pub: 100ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box and microwave First Floor: Bedroom 1 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Pretty cottage garden. Parking: Parking for one car. Heating: Gas central heating.

Kittiwake, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £78 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The beach is just minutes away, as is the town centre. Kittiwake could not be more central and the accommodation is ideal for a family or a couple. This is an excellent location for a traditional seaside holiday.

The charming seaside town of Sheringham is an excellent location for a holiday in beautiful North Norfolk. The award-winning beach is of flint pebbles when the tide is high, giving way to a large expanse of smooth sand as the tide recedes. Cliffs rise on either side of the town, which has a backdrop of wooded hills, including those in the wonderful Sheringham Park. Sheringham is also home to The North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure Centre, a golf course and an excellent selection of shops, tea-rooms, pubs and restaurants.

Kittiwake is a pleasant modern property just minutes from the seafront at Sheringham. The accommodation is comfortable and spacious enough for families or couples. The town centre is just a few minutes' walk away with all its amenities which include numerous shops and restaurants, the fabulous Little Theatre and the main centre for the Poppy Line steam train. A lovely destination for a traditional seaside holiday. Shop/Pub/Restaurants: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview and Sky Dish, DVD player, CD player, gas living flame fire, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge with icebox, microwave and washer/dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bath Room with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed small courtyard with table and chairs.
Parking: Public car park just a few minutes, weekly parking tickets available from local tourist office.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Sky Dish available please bring your own sky box.

Primrose Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £453 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Primrose Cottage is beautifully presented and situated on North Green, near to Southwold's High Street and a few minutes walk from the sea. As well as period features, a modern extension to the rear offers bright and spacious accommodation. 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 - a 6 minute walk from this cottage! Primrose Cottage is beautifully presented and situated on North Green, near to Southwold's High Street and a few minutes walk from the sea. As well as period features, a modern extension to the rear offers bright and spacious accommodation with double glazing throughout. The kitchen and bathroom have been recently refurbished to a very high standard and Wi-Fi has been added. Ideal for beach holidays and a cosy, relaxing base throughout the year. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD player, Freeview, CD hi-fi, iPod dock and gas wood burning stove. Dining Area with freezer and table and chairs Kitchen with bespoke kitchen units, induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and fridge with ice box. Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with king size bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed attractive garden with paved areas and patio furniture. Parking: Parking for one car to rear of property. Heating: Gas fired central heating. Also Provided: Wi-Fi, games, books and local maps, towels available to hire.

Church House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. Church House is a well presented traditional brick-built detached cottage with a light and airy feel to all rooms. Situated opposite Headlands Green, it is a short stroll from the beach and Thorpeness's famous Mere. The country-club, tennis courts and the 18-hole golf course are also nearby. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock and open fire. Stable door to an East facing decked area Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, view of the sea and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds and view of the sea Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front lawn with decked area. The rear garden is fully enclosed. Garden furniture. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars (plus ample for others nearby). Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £373 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Northrepps sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village, which is a short distance from the beaches at Overstrand and Cromer.

Northrepps is a picturesque rural village, which is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is only one mile from Overstrand, with quiet sands that are great for both lazy summer days and bracing winter walks. The bustling coastal resort of Cromer is just two and a half miles away and also has a lovely sandy beach as well as a pier, traditional seaside entertainment, a good range of shops and eating places and excellent cliff-top walks. The area offers scenic paths for walks and bike rides and the cottage is located close to the North Norfolk Cycle way.

Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which, offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village. Within walking distance of the local pub, it is attractively furnished, with a bedroom annexe which is great for teenagers and offering additional accommodation for those who wish for their own space. Shop: 2 miles Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating and split into two areas with a main sitting area with TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi and a second sitting area with comfortable seating
Dining Room with table, chairs and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with 2ft 6" twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand held telephone style shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Annexe - ground floor with a single bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in power shower, washbasin and wc - this room is an optional extra and only suitable in summer months, May to Sept only - please see charges below

Garden: Front and rear garden. The front garden has a small covered pond which may make it unsuitable for young children. The rear garden is enclosed and has a small lawn area, patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway at the front of the property for two to three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. in all rooms, except the annexe which has a free-standing thermostatic electric radiator, included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct to Apr, payable on booking..
Also Provided: Stairgate and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome, with restriction on upstairs and bedrooms.
Extras: The Annexe is available May to Sept only as an optional extra of £40 per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Please note that Shamrock's has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age; some guests, particularly very young children, may not find these suitable.

Angel Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £325 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Angel Cottage is in a pretty Georgian Terrace. It has a wealth of period features including exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace. It is comfortable, well appointed and a great base to enjoy all the attractions in Suffolk. Saxmundham is a popular market town at the centre of Suffolk's Heritage Coast region, providing an excellent base for tourists wishing to visit the many attractions in the area. Saxmundham has the benefit of a railway station with direct trains to London's Liverpool Street. The town also offers an excellent range of shops, public houses, restaurants and a Wednesday market. Angel Cottage is in a pretty Georgian Terrace. It has a wealth of period features including exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace. It is comfortable, well appointed and a great base to enjoy all the attractions in Suffolk. The cottage is within a five minute walk of the shops and local amenities. The coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness are a short drive away, with Southwold and Walberswick also only a fifteen mile journey. Pub: 0.25m Shop: 0.25mGROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, wood burner. Kitchen: Electric hob and oven, fridge freezer, washing machine, table and chairs. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside Heating: Gas heating plus wood burner.

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.