Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Pilgrims Cottage, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: 18th century thatched cottage. One of four cottages which together sleep 18.Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry: On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking: There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage

Pilgrims Cottage was the original cottage in the Pilgrims collection and it has recently been refurbished. It was built in the 18th century and thatched in Norfolk reed. The cottage is laid out on the ground floor and has a real feel of traditional rural life.

Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD player, digital set-top box, radio/CD player and open fire - coal and wood supplied
Kitchen with electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, larder fridge with icebox, microwave, walk-in larder and foldaway table and chairs
Bathroom with a free-standing bath/shower attachment, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a double bed, side tables, dressing table and mahogany clothes stand
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and corner hanging space

Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection.

Sunnyside, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £396 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Sunnyside is a modern brick and flint cottage situated in a quiet cul-de sac in the heart of Weybourne.

Weybourne is a village of flint cottages and winding roads, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a shingle beach, and there is a cliff-top walk, which leads you to the sandy beach at Sheringham just three miles away. The village is famous for being home to the Muckleburgh Military Collection, which is well worth a visit. There are many other opportunities for days out in the area for young and old alike and there are a number of excellent golf courses within easy reach. The village itself has a shop and pub, which serves food.

Sunnyside is a modern brick and flint cottage situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Weybourne. With the benefit of a games room and a conservatory, there is plenty of space for everyone to relax. You could have a car-free day as the shingle beach is only a ten minute walk away or you could hop on to a train on the famous North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line and visit the seaside town of Sheringham or the shops and restaurants in Holt. Shop/Pub: 100 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freesat, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi, electric living flame fire, dining table and chairs
Conservatory with comfortable seating, TV and video
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge
Games/Utility Room with 4ft football table, 6ft pool table, dart board, washing machine, tumble dryer and table top freezer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden fully enclosed, with lawn, patio area covered by pergola, garden shed, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games.
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs welcome, to be kept downstairs and off the furniture.
Notes: Please note that the duvets and pillows are feather-filled.

Curlew Cottage, Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £329 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Reydon sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious cottage, close to open countryside and within easy walking distance of the seaside town of Southwold 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 therefore have easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good local's bar. Curlew Cottage is a deceptively spacious cottage that has been decorated and furnished to a high standard. Located in a quiet residential area, there is open countryside close to hand as well as the property being within easy walking distance of the glorious seaside town of Southwold. This cottage makes an ideal location for a relaxing getaway at any time of year. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 0.5 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with a flat screen Freeview TV, DVD, Bose iPod player, dining table and chairs Stairs to Galleried Study with desk, Wi-Fi from BT Home Hub, books, and games Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer with icebox and dishwasher Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.(washing machine also installed at the property)Bedroom 2 with twin beds Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 3 with single bed and pull out single bed which can make a double or twin beds Bedroom 4 with single bed and pull out single bed which can make a double or twin beds Airing Cupboard - useful area for drying damp laundry Garden: Enclosed sheltered garden with summer house and furniture. There is a side gate which is ideal for dog walking! Parking: Off-road for two cars. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: Two well-behaved small dogs. Notes: Curlew Cottage is next door to Cherry Trees so they can be booked together for larger parties.

The Old Coach House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £669 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lowestoft sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A detached exceptionally spacious property within a very short walk of the beach at Lowestoft - only a mile away from Pleasurewood Hills Lowestoft is Suffolk's second largest town and has two piers situated on the south beach. The southerly pier, called the Claremont Pier, originally served as a port of call for steamers travelling to and from London. There are many places of interest in the area including Pleasurewood Hills to the north of the town, The East Anglia Transport Museum, Africa Alive, Ness Point, which is the most easterly location in the United Kingdom, Oulton Broad, Belle Vue Park and Nicholas Everett Park with its pet corner. There are three blue flag beaches, several good pubs and restaurants, ten-pin bowling, cinema, theatre and an annual Air Festival. The Old Coach House is a detached, exceptionally spacious property within only a very short walk of the beach and town centre. The property has character, and offers good quality accommodation. It is attractively furnished, and well equipped. There is plenty of parking, the garden is private and has a hot tub. With its proximity to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, and being in such a quiet but convenient position, the property provides an ideal base for a holiday at any time of the year. Pleasurewood Hills is within a mile of the property. Shop: 0.5 m Pub: 200m. Ground Floor: Snug with TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, piano and TV/DVD Kitchen with Aga, wine cooler, microwave and breakfast area Utility Room with American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier and cooker. Conservatory with furniture, TV (for DVDs only), table and chairs Cloakroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Sitting Room with furniture, open fire, large flat screen TV/DVD/Freeview Stairs from the Snug leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: The garden is divided into several patio and decked areas. There is a hot tub and an uncovered pond in the grounds, care should be taken with young children at all times. Parking: For several cars - Electric gates. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Starter pack of logs for open fire and travel cot. There is internet connection at the property.

Avon Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £293 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Avon Cottage, a nicely proportioned 19th Century cottage, is just one road back from the sea front. 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. Avon Cottage, a nicely proportioned 19th Century cottage, is just one road back from the sea front - the sight and sound of the briny within 50 yards. It is well laid out and provides spacious, good quality accommodation for up to four people. It is on the south side of the town centre within easy walking distance of all amenities. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room tastefully furnished with TV, DVD, CD player/radio, dining table and chairs and French windows to attractive sheltered courtyard Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom very spacious with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed and attractive private courtyard at rear. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating. Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Pilgrims Prospect, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Good quality, wheelchair friendly barn conversion. One of four cottages which together sleep 18. Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry: On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking: There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage

Pilgrims Prospect is a stunning conversion of the original tack room and forge, and has many unique features. It has terracotta floors throughout the ground floor and old pine floorboards to the upper galleries. Flint walls and exposed beams give character to this delightful cottage, whilst under floor heating gives a cosy feeling in winter.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, digital set-top box, radio/CD player, dining table and chairs and a flame-effect fire set in the old kiln giving a feeling of times gone by
Kitchen with electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, microwave and larder fridge with icebox
Bathroom with bath/shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor: Accessed from Sitting Room
Gallery Bedroom 1 - a heavy curtain provides privacy if required with a double bed, side tables, dressing table and hanging space
Gallery Bedroom 2 - a heavy curtain provides privacy if required with twin beds, side tables and wardrobe

Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection.
Notes: We regret that Pilgrims Prospect is unsuitable for children under 7.

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.

Rosemary Cottage's, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £494 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Rosemary Cottage's, 3, Mill Lane is a pretty cottage situated a short walk from the High Street and Beach. Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are 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 popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Rosemary Cottage's, 3 Mill Lane is a pretty cottage situated a short walk from the High Street and Beach. The property offers good family accommodation and has been thoughtfully furnished by the homeowners. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Kitchen/Dining Room with gas cooker and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and table and chairs Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Cottage stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Cottage stairs leading to Second Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed sunny south facing rear garden with table and chairs. Parking: Nearby. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: Cottage stairs which may be unsuitable for the very young, elderly or infirm. A security deposit cheque of £100 is required by the owner eight weeks prior to your holiday.