Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Christmas Cottage, Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £320 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Middleton Suffolk sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Christmas Cottage is a detached 18th Century timber-frame Suffolk house, full of character with exposed beams. It has been carefully restored with natural and traditional materials. Middleton is a beautiful village with an elegant church, lovely central green and popular thatched pub. It is off the beaten track with no through traffic and comprises pretty cottages grouped around the green and overlooked by the church - it is one of Suffolk's best kept secrets. Minsmere nature reserve is only three and a half miles away (less by foot), Dunwich and the coast four miles, Southwold ten miles, Aldeburgh seven miles. Christmas Cottage is a detached 18th Century timber-frame Suffolk house, full of character with exposed beams. It has been carefully restored with natural and traditional materials. It is comfortably furnished and is in an ideal location in this pretty village for couples and families to enjoy. Pub: 50 yards Shop: 2 miles but farm shop closer Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD, CD/Hi-Fi, wood burner Dining Room with oak refectory table and chairs Kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Garden: At rear, overlooking fields and meadows comprising a paved courtyard with garden furniture, a small lawn and traditionally grazed meadow (marsh orchids in spring).Parking: Private parking at rear of property. Heating: Oil central heating and wood burner. Also Provided: Broadband, Towels, a selection of games and books including wildlife identification and local walks.

Old Cottage, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated on the edge of the coastal village and within walking distance of Sea Palling wide sandy beach.

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

Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated in the middle of the coastal village of Sea Palling on a quiet no-through road and within easy walking distance of the beach. It has adaptable family accommodation and is quite unique. An enclosed spacious garden makes it ideal for families. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/radio and inglenook with wood burner
Dining Area which is split level and open plan to the sitting room with table and chairs
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and patio doors leading onto rear garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 3 with four single beds - this is an eaves bedroom so there are sloping ceilings to the side
Bedroom 4/Children's Sitting Room with sofa bed - please state on booking if this is required, bean bags, TV and DVD player
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: The garden is enclosed, spacious and mainly laid to lawn with a patio area. Garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £3.00 per person per week, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Fixed stair gate. One basket of logs for the wood burner, books, games, toys, highchair and baby monitor.
Pets: Two dogs welcome, but please do not allow in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Additional pets by arrangement.
Notes: The stairs for Bedroom 3 and the Children's Sitting Room are quite steep and narrow, in keeping with a cottage of this age. Bedroom 3 is accessed via bedroom 4 with a curtain providing privacy.

Special Offers: There is a reduction for up to four people in Price Band A £303, Price Band B £392 for 7 nights and £229 in A Band and £293 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only. For 2012: Price Band A £313, Price Band B £404 for 7 nights and £236 in A Band and £302 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only.

The Mews, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Mews is located in the centre of the town with all amenities within easy walking distance. Comfortable accommodation in what was originally the Coach House of one of the large properties that surround the Buttlands.

Wells is a popular town set behind a small harbour on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It is possible to travel from the town by narrow-gauge steam railway to the sandy beach, which is backed by pine woods. The beach is one mile from the town and has a car park and tea rooms. It is an ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year and the area is famed for ornithology and has many excellent walks. Amenities in the town include amusements, great pubs, restaurants and many interesting shops.

The Mews is an unusual, spacious single level property which has been formed from the old coach house and stables that were originally part of Monteagle House. Approached via a pretty courtyard-style garden, the property has character and charm with the additional benefit of an enclosed rear garden. With light and spacious living accommodation, it is a great location within walking distance of the quay and town amenities and good for a holiday at any time of the year. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Entrance Hall with pegs for coats Cupboard with washing machine
Sitting Room a double-height room with vaulted ceiling and original beams, display platform - private and no access, TV, DVD player, video, CD player, electric fire, dining table and chairs
Kitchen another high vaulted room with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, and dishwasher
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with period-style bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with astro turf, patio area, summerhouse with table, chairs and power, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books, games and CDs.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £7.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The accommodation is on one level, however please be aware that there are some internal steps within the property which may make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems. No children under the age of five.

Castle Keep, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £626 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: An impressive detached house on Skilmans Hill enjoying views of Southwold Common over to Walberswick. An ideal location for a family holiday 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 green-grocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Castle Keep is an impressive house on Skilmans Hill that enjoys views of the common over the river to Walberswick. Close to the market place and with a downstairs bedroom and en-suite, this property is ideal for extended families. The walled Mediterranean-style garden provides a wonderful outdoor eating area and is a great spot to while away the evenings. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 250 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with Sky TV, DVD player, gas-fired coal effect fire and garden views Dining Room with dining table and chairs and French doors to garden Kitchen with a two-ring gas hob and electric cooker and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Box room with drop sided cot Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed garden on two levels with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Notes: Towels are available for hire at £7.50 per set/per person Castle Keep has the added benefit of a beach hut that is available at an extra charge - please indicate at the time of booking should you wish to book the beach hut for the duration of your stay.

Thellusson Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £459 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Thellusson Cottage is superbly situated opposite the Church and offers panoramic Sea Views from Bedroom 1. Within easy walking distance of the High Street and Sea and benefits from something every holiday maker to Aldeburgh looks for, a parking space! 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. Thellusson Cottage is superbly situated opposite the church and offers panoramic sea views from bedroom 1. The cottage is within easy walking distance of the High Street and the sea front and benefits from something every holiday maker to Aldeburgh looks for, a car parking space! Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Dining Room with table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 3 with day bed/single bed First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and panoramic sea views Bedroom 2 with twin beds and wash basin Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Parking for one car in the garage (not suitable for large vehicles). Heating: Gas central heating.

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.

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.

Two The Crescent, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £925 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Impressive, spacious four storey Edwardian house in an exceptional seafront position. This Cromer holiday home offers great family accommodation with superb views of the Pier and the sandy coast.

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.

In an exceptional seafront position directly overlooking the beach and pier, lies this impressive, spacious Grade II listed Georgian house. From waking in the morning and looking out to sea, to dining alfresco in the pretty courtyard at night, this house is absolutely ideal for a family seaside holiday, being both child and baby friendly. It is situated in a private cul-de-sac on the sea front only two minutes from the sea and the town centre. "Location, Location, Location", "quite possibly the finest rental accommodation in Cromer" and "Even better than in the brochure" are just some quotes from the online visitors book. Pub: 25 metres Shop: 150 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, HD TV with Freesat, Blu-ray player, iPod compatible CD hi-fi, wood burner, dining table with five chairs and seating for six people on window seats set into bay window overlooking the sea, this room leads to the
Kitchen with gas range, electric oven, gas Aga, American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, breakfast table and four chairs and double doors to courtyard
Utility Room/Cloakroom with washing machine, tumble dryer, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, large sofa and French doors leading to balcony which offers splendid sea views
Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2/Nursery with cot, a single child's bed, toys and games

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 large room with sea views, a king-size bed and En-Suite Dressing Room
Bedroom 4 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Third Floor:
Bedroom 5 with two sets of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Bedroom 6 with one set of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, sofa, HD TV with Freesat, video and DVD/CD player

Garden: Fully enclosed high walled rear paved courtyard with lighting, table and chairs for ten people and gas barbecue, drinks fridge and outside wc
Parking: For one car. Further roadside parking or pay and display car parks in the town.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr - £15 per short break, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Two highchairs and two stair gates. Travel cot - in addition to cot in nursery. Wi-Fi. Books and games. Beach equipment.
Notes: Housekeeping deposit of £200 payable to Norfolk country Cottages two weeks before the start of your holiday.