Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Orchard Cottage, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £587 to £ 0

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

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious property on a quiet lane with the centre of Cley within easy walking distance, giving you the opportunity of really enjoying all that this popular coastal village has to offer.

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 an excellent delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, serving meals in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt just four miles away.

A delightful cottage in the heart of Cley, yet situated on a quiet lane. Comfortable and spacious accommodation, suitable for families and adults. Private and sheltered rear garden with a delightful flint wall and parking are a bonus for Cley. This is a great location for exploring the North Norfolk coastline and beaches. Pub/Shop/Restaurants: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player and wood burner
Dining Room with table, chairs and French doors to garden
Kitchen with electric hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and tumble dryer
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and Solar panels for free electricity which also feeds back to the grid.
Pets: One dog is welcome at the property, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £7.50 per person per week payable on booking.
Also Provided: Stairgate and binoculars. Books and games.
Notes: Short breaks are a Friday or Monday start only. Eco products only used at this property. Property suitable for six adults and two children.

Ilex House, Sizewell, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £284 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sizewell sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. Sizewell is a small hamlet on the coast approximately 5 miles south of Aldeburgh. There are shops, pubs and restaurant here as well as at Leiston approximately 2 miles away. The area has something for everyone - for birdwatchers there's the RSPB reserve at Minsmere, North Warren and Havergate Island, 18-hole golf courses at Thorpeness, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge, boating, tennis at Thorpeness and sailing at Aldeburgh. Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. There is a large garden with steps that lead directly to the beach. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 1.5 miles. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, secondary fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Separate play area with table and chairs and radio. Utility Room: Washing machine, separate wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Twin beds, washbasin and sea view. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: Very small child's room with 2'6'' bed and washbasin. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Large garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample.

The Croft, Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £465 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Westleton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: The Croft is a timber framed, 16th century grade II listed property. It is full of character with exposed beams and is carefully furnished keeping in with the style of the property. The Croft is close by to the shop and pubs in the village. Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold, with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. Centred around a large green, Westleton is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast. It is an ideal base for the beach or for Minsmere, as well as the coastal heaths and forests. There are two good pubs, a restaurant and well-stocked village store/post office - all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland. The Croft is a timber framed, 16th century Grade II listed property. It is full of character with exposed beams and is carefully furnished keeping in with the style of the property. The Croft is close by to the shop and pubs in the village and is an ideal holiday home for all to enjoy. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD and wood-burner Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer Utility Area with washer/dryer Dining Room with table and chairs Bathroom with bath, shower attachment, washbasin, w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed (stairs leading down to dining room)Bedroom 2 with twin beds (stairs leading down to sitting room, gated at top)Bedroom 3 with a 2'6 bed (small room, accessed through bedroom 2)Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. (accessed through bedroom 1 & 3)Garden: Large garden with picnic table. Garden shared with owners small adjoining cottage, only infrequently occupied. Parking: Private parking for two cars. Heating: Under floor heating, wood-burner to sitting room, night storage heater to dining room, portable heaters on first floor. Also Provided: Logs and kindling during winter for initial fire which can also be purchased locally, books and games.

7 Ramey Court, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: This Sheringham holiday home is close to the seafront and town centre and has the additional benefit of garage parking. One small well behaved pet welcome.

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.

No 7 Ramey Court is a spacious, light and airy, end-of-terrace property offering good-sized family accommodation in a quiet residential area of the town just a few minutes walk to the beach. Pubs, restaurants and shops are all within easy walking distance. The location and property make an excellent base for a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: all within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with free to air satellite channels, DVD player, video, CD hi-fi, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, larder fridge, microwave, freezer and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear patio garden with garden furniture.
Parking: Garage for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, Wi-Fi, stair gate, books and games. Travel cot. Z-bed available on request - suitable for Bedroom 1.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome. Please respect the owner's wishes that pets remain downstairs and off the furniture at all times.
Notes: Whilst this property is advertised for four people the use of the Z bed allows for five people.

Church Farm Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £218 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful simple cottage just for two people in the seaside village of Dunwich. Dunwich is an unspoilt coastal village with a mainly shingle beach. The Ship Inn serves good meals as does the Beach Cafe which is well known for its fish and chips - enjoyed best on the beach. Dunwich adjoins Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve, Dunwich Heath (cliff top is National Trust owned) and Minsmere RSPB is only three miles by foot. Southwold and Aldeburgh are both ten miles away. Trains and buses can be found four miles away at Darsham. Church Farm Cottage, 5 minutes walk from the sea, is a basic, but pretty, single storey building situated to the rear of Church Farmhouse and the church itself. The cottage is simply furnished and is ideally located for all that the Suffolk Heritage Coast has to offer with walks on the doorstep. It is five minutes walk to the sea. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 600 yards. Sitting Room with TV, DVD player, electric fire, table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave and fridge/freezer Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom with twin beds and large walk-in cupboard Garden: Secluded garden with lawned area situated to the front of the property with table and chairs. There is an orchard at the rear of the property. Parking: Ample Heating: Electric storage heating and free standing heaters.

7 Jetty Street, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 7.

Features include: • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: A Grade II listed single storey house in a central but secluded position, with the benefit of a private parking space a short walk away and a secluded courtyard garden. Ideal for a family seaside holiday in Cromer and exploring the surrounding areas.

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.

7 Jetty Street is on the ground floor of a unique Grade II listed three-storey house in a central position in one of the most picturesque streets in this resort, only a couple of minutes away from the shops and church in one direction and the pier and beach in the other. It has been extensively refurbished to a high standard and has the benefit of a private parking space a short walk away and a small secluded courtyard garden. This property makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area at any time of the year, or to enjoy a relaxing seaside break. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Dining Room with table, eight chairs, rocking chair and overlooking the courtyard
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and door to courtyard, adjacent Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and adjacent Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Rear Lobby with door to courtyard, large space to store buckets and spades and other holiday paraphernalia, door to Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small enclosed courtyard with patio table, chairs and parasol.
Parking: For one car in private car park a few minutes walk away from property, vehicle access for unloading outside property. Further parking will be at public car parks.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.(£30 heating chg 2013)
Also Provided: Books and games. Telephone for incoming calls only. Travel cot
.Notes: Z-bed available for Bedroom 2, please request at time of booking. There are slight changes of floor level throughout the property which would make it unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Weathervane, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £315 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideally located holiday property that is spacious, comfortable and close to the beach Southwold Denes - Southwold Denes stretches from Gun Hill to the harbour's mouth and acts as a vital sea defence for the town. Suffolk Coast and Heaths (to whom our customer's £1 booking donation goes) are working with several agencies to restore and maintain the important area. It is the home of skylarks and little terns (please be careful not to disturb the nests) and the habitat of sea holly, sea pea and bird's foot trefoil to name a few. Our properties here enjoy the sunrise over the sea and stunning sunsets over the marshes. Weathervane is a very spacious and comfortable house, close to the beach and within easy reach of the town centre. The property provides spacious living areas and the views from the upstairs windows are fabulous. The rear bedroom with its remarkable vista is a perfect spot to enjoy the setting sun. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and music centre Separate Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen/Breakfast Room: with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, door to garden and open aspect at the rear First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed facing the beach and with glimpses of the sea Bedroom 2 with a double bed and views of the common, grazing marshes, Walberswick and beyond Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: At the rear. Parking: Off road for 2 small cars adjacent to the house. Heating: Full central heating.

Silvergate Cottage, East Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in East Runton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A charming property that has been fully modernised whilst retaining its character. The accommodation is well equipped and very attractive, close to beach and the small coastal towns of Sheringham and Cromer.

East Runton lies on the A149 coast road between the resorts of Sheringham and Cromer. A steepish lane leads down to the beach where at low tide there is a wide expanse of flat sand perfect for sandcastles or ball games. The beach is backed by high cliffs and there are paths into Cromer or the neighbouring village of West Runton. Away from the coast is a cluster of traditional brick and flint cottages, and an attractive green and duck pond. The village is well placed for exploring the area but if you wish to remain closer to home there are several small shops, two pubs and a restaurant serving meals.

Silvergate Cottage is an attractive, traditional brick and flint cottage in the centre of this small coastal village. It has been completely refurbished and while character features such as beams have been retained, there is a modern contemporary feel to the property. There is a sunny courtyard garden and the beach is only a five minute walk away. This is a well-equipped, cosy cottage in which to enjoy a holiday at any time of the year. Pubs/Shops: within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Entrance Lobby for coat/boot storage
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV Freeview, DVD player CD hi-fi, electric living flame fire, table and four chairs
Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin, and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams with a double bed and wall-mounted, flat screen TV/DVD
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard garden with patio area, table and chairs.
Parking: In nearby road or public car park just around the corner.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games CDs, stair gate, booster seat that fits dining room chair and hairdryer.
Notes: Neighbouring properties have right of way alongside access path to property. Please note that there is a step down from the kitchen to the dining area.

Please note this property will accept one small well-behaved dog from September 2012