Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Margaretting, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £579 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • 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. Margaretting is a spacious seaside house situated just one street back from Crag Path. Sea views from the sitting room, bedroom 1 and 2 make it the perfect family seaside retreat. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge with ice-box, microwave and washing machine Dining Area with table and chairs and gas fire First Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and gas fire. Sea views Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, washbasin and sea view Bedroom 2 with twin beds, washbasin and sea view Bedroom 3 with twin beds and washbasin Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and washbasin Garden: Small courtyard. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas fires and electric heaters.

Poppy Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £238 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Poppy Cottage has been carefully renovated and now offers a comfortable retreat for couples at any time of the year

The coastal village of Stiffkey is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has one of the richest salt marshes for wildlife in the country, providing excellent opportunities for both ornithology and walking. The sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells are just four miles along the coast and sailing is available at nearby Morston and Blakeney. Stiffkey has a shop and a pub which serves food, with further amenities available in the lovely Georgian town of Holt, which is seven miles away.

Poppy Cottage is an attractive single storey flint property tucked away behind a terrace of traditional flint cottages ideally placed to explore the local marshes, coastal path and beautiful beaches.. A short walk along the new footpath which borders the River Stiffkey will take you to the popular village inn and if you venture a little further, enjoy a coffee and browse the local produce at the village stores. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, dining table and chairs and a wood burner - archway to
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and microwave
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, separate wc and 3.5kg washing machine
Bedroom with a double bed and French doors to garden

Garden: Private enclosed rear garden laid to lawn with a table and chairs.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Electric central heating, starter pack of logs provided for wood burning stove.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: There is no vehicular access to property, approach is via a level path past the front of other properties including Nellies Cottage ref 866 and then through a shared courtyard. Access to bedroom is through the bathroom.

8 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £648 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Not only does 8 The Haven have wonderful views of the Meare but it has been recently renovated and now provides thoughtful, well laid out and comfortable accommodation for any family. 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 Meare - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly pebble and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. 8 The Haven is a beautiful property. Not only does it have wonderful views of the Meare but it has been recently renovated and now provides thoughtful, well laid out and comfortable accommodation for any family. Personal touches and open fires provide a relaxed feel making it ideal for a holiday or short break at anytime of the year. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, Freesat and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, open fire and CD/radio Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bedroom 5 with a single bed Bathroom with 3/4 bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front garden with garden furniture and views over the Meare. Small rear garden with bicycle rack for 4 bicycles. Parking: Off road for two cars to rear of house. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: A security deposit of £250 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. Important note: This property sleeps a maximum of 8 persons only

Horseshoe Cottage, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £251 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional brick and flint fisherman's cottage. This Cromer cottage is only a few minutes walk from the beautiful sandy beach and it is also very close to the centre of Cromer. Ideal for seaside holidays!

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, 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.

This traditional brick and flint fisherman's cottage is situated along a little alley just a few minutes walk from the sea and the town centre. It is a simple, clean and comfortable cottage, which provides well-equipped accommodation. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, electric fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave
Utility Room outside, opposite cottage with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 2'6" bunk beds - a small room suitable for children only
Shower Room is a very small, narrow room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small patio area with table and chairs.
Heating: night storage heaters
Parking: Roadside or pay and display car parks in the town.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate. Books and games.
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dog(s) welcome.
Notes: This former fisherman's cottage does have rather steep stairs. Picture is of the rear of the property.

Scholars Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £275 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Scholars Cottage is a pretty terraced property. It is furnished to a very good standard and is situated on the edge of Reydon. It has access to great footpaths for walking and cycling but also within walking distance of the beach at Southwold. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creek, 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 locals' bar. Scholars Cottage is a pretty terraced property. It is furnished to a very good standard and is situated on the edge of Reydon. It has access to great footpaths for walking and cycling but also within walking distance of the beach at Southwold, or if you prefer there is a bus stop just 50 yards away. Scholars Cottage is ideally situated for nature lovers, walkers, cyclists and those wishing to relax and enjoy the seaside air. The community playing field is also close by so ideal to walk your dog. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 0.5 miles Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and Freeview , DVD, CD player with iPod dock, table and chairs, French doors leading to the courtyard Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee maker Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, TV with Freeview Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard garden with table and chairs. Parking: Garage and outside property. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One small well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Towels, travel cot, high chair, books and games. Notes: Sofa bed in sitting room can sleep an additional 2 people.

Rose Cottage, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Rose Cottage is just 200 yards from the sandy beach. It is a detached, single storey, compact property.

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 carstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. 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. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Detached and all on one level, this compact, pretty cottage is situated in the grounds of the owner's home. It is only 300 yards from the sandy beach and the Coast Hopper bus stops just outside the cottage, which is very convenient for travelling to all the great coastal locations nearby. Shop/Pub: 50 yards

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV and video
Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge and microwave, dining table and chairs
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small sitting-out area.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Towels.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Elm Barn, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Elm Barn is one of three barn conversions on the edge of Sea Palling; an impressive floating walk way connects the two first floor bedrooms, and original beams and feature flint walls have been retained.

With its lovely sandy beach and traditional seaside atmosphere, Sea Palling is a perfect location for a coastal holiday. On a summer's day you may like a swim in the sea, a cycle ride through the country lanes, a boat trip on the nearby Broads or a visit to one of the many attractions close by. In winter what better than an invigorating walk along the beach followed by a warming drink inside your cosy cottage. The village has a shop, post office and two pubs.

Elm Barn is one of three barn conversions on the edge of Sea Palling. The property has been tastefully converted and retains the original beams and feature flint walls. An impressive floating walkway connects the two first floor bedrooms and there are views from the rear of the property across fields to the sand dunes beyond. This is a delightful property ideal for families or for friends wishing to holiday together throughout the year. Shop: 0.7 miles Pub: 0.6 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric cooker, American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine - opening into
Sitting/Dining Room with vaulted ceiling, comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD players, table and chairs
Sitting/Sunroom with comfortable seating
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bathroom with a double-ended bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn and decked area, table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for four small/medium cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: One well behaved dog is welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, travel cot, books and games, CD hi-fi, radio, payphone and Wi-Fi.
Notes: Duvets are feather filled, alternative synthetic duvet are available

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £473 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh 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 •

Accommodation overview: Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. Contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. 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. Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. It has a contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. The French doors in the sitting room lead to the professionally landscaped garden with a gate which leads onto the public footpath and across the marshes. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen with TV/DVD area, wood burner, gas hob/electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washer/dryer and storage for shoes and coats, leading to Bathroom with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, French doors opening onto a private balcony with spectacular views over the marshes and to the River Alde and Orford Castle, the Lighthouse can also been seen on a clear day and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed with lovely views. Large patio area with decking, table and chairs, barbecue, lawn, garage for bike storage and gate leading to marshes. Parking: Outside the property. Heating: Wood burner (logs included) and gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot and highchair. Notes: Pets only accepted from 2012 onwards - If you need to use Broadband internet, the cottage has a wireless connection.