Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Bay Tree Cottage, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £372 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Bay Tree Cottage is a newly renovated brick and flint cottage with spacious accommodation near to the beach at Mundesley.

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. It has a wonderful wide beach by a small promenade and a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Some may enjoy a dip in the sea or perhaps just the chance to relax and enjoy the view, whilst children will love to play on the golden sands. There is a golf course and driving range in the village with both horse riding and sea fishing available locally. Historic houses, steam trains, water sports and nature reserves are all within a short drive.

A traditional brick and flint cottage which is approximately 100 years old; and in a sheltered position at the end of a gravel lane. The property has just recently been fully renovated. Whilst retaining its character, it offers comfortable, spacious and child-friendly accommodation with modern amenities. Shops/Pubs: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and electric living flame fire, arch into Snug/Children's Play Room with a variety of games and toys
Kitchen/Dining Room with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Sun Room with comfortable seating

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath pumped shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two small cars or one medium; the access is quite narrow so you may prefer to park at the rear of the property where there is a small private car park.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, but not beach towels. Books and games. A varied selection of baby/toddler equipment, travel cot, highchair, pushchair, stair gates, changing mat.

10 Chesterfield Cottages, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: This beautiful and traditional Victorian cottage is only minutes from the beach and Cromer town centre. Built in the North Norfolk brick & flint style, with a stylish and pastel coloured interior and situated on a quiet Loke.

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 sea and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine recently refurbished pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, 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 and enjoy the wonderful views.

No 10 is a pretty Victorian cottage, traditionally built of brick and flint for the workers of the Cromer Hall Estate. The property is situated on a quiet Loke just minutes from the beach and town centre. With its sunny garden and welcoming decor, the relaxed atmosphere makes it an ideal base for exploring the fabulous North Norfolk Coast at any time of year. Shops/Pubs: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD player, CD player, iPod dock and electric living flame fire
Conservatory is set up as a dining area with table, chairs and French doors to the garden
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, combination microwave and dishwasher
External Outhouse with washing machine and tumble dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: The garden is to the rear of the property and is fully enclosed. Laid to patio, with a decked area, covered pond, garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Parking: You may load and unload in the Loke. Parking is roadside or in pay and display car parks in the town. Weekly season tickets are available from the Tourist Information Office.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and electric convector in the conservatory. Under floor heating to the kitchen.
Also Provided: A selection of books and games.
Extras: Towels are available to hire at £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

Well Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £290 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal location for those looking for a quiet retreat but with easy access to the town centre 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! Well Cottage has been tastefully furnished with carefree holidays in mind. It has frontage to the road that only serves the North Green properties and the carefully tended green. Therefore the location is ideal for those looking for a quieter location but with easy access to all the town amenities. Shops: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and music centre, open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with compact units, gas cooker, microwave and fridge Utility Room with washing machine, washbasin and w.c. Easy stairs from dining room to small first floor landing First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with raised cabin bed (double size but with access only from the ladder on one side) Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with walk in shower cubicle, bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden : Small yard at rear. Parking: Street parking 100 yards away. Heating : Full central heating and open fire (fuel supplied in winter).

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.

Chestnut Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £619 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Recently renovated Grade II brick & flint property offering comfortable, well equipped accommodation in the coastal village of Thornham.

Thornham is a quiet picturesque village that forms part of the conservation area on the North West Norfolk Coast. There is a wide sandy beach and a small harbour, both of which form part of a local nature reserve. There are some excellent pub/restaurants in the village one of which has won an award in 2010. The coastal town of Hunstanton is just four miles away, it has a sandy beach and many attractions for children. The Coast Hopper bus can take you to Wells, the RSPB reserve at Titchwell and villages including Brancaster and Burnham Market, an excellent opportunity to leave the car behind and enjoy the scenery.

Chestnut Cottage is a Grade II listed brick and flint semi-detached house which has been renovated to a high standard. It offers spacious family accommodation which is comfortable and attractively furnished, with an established, fully enclosed rear garden. In an excellent location for exploring the North Norfolk coastline it is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and door leading to
Conservatory/Dining Room with table and chairs
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower and washbasin
Cloakroom with wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn and established shrubs.
Parking: Two cars on drive.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided:Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome to be kept downstairs at all times and off the furniture. Additional dogs by arrangement with the owner, please enquire when booking.
Notes: Heating for the conservatory is by electric convector heater. The stairs in the property are in keeping with a property of this age and could be considered steep by some people. Please note weeks commencing 22nd April 2011 will be at price band D and not as advertised in the brochure price breaks.

Seadrift, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £750 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A newly renovated four bedroom holiday home in Dunwich which has been refurbished to the highest standards Dunwich with its intriguing past, which is revealed in the local museum (across the road from the house), is a unique village offering peace and tranquillity. There are also the remains of a leper chapel by the church and a monastery. The beach is shingle but at low tide it is partly sandy. There are many scenic pathways across the heath to the coastguard cottages and national trust tearooms. Amongst the numerous trails leading from Dunwich is one to Walberswick and on to Southwold via the ferry or bridge. The whole of the heritage coast offers excellent walking and stunning beaches to explore. Seadrift is a newly renovated four bedroom holiday home in Dunwich. It has been totally refurbished to the highest standard with ensuite bathrooms in three of the bedrooms and a family bathroom directly adjacent to the fourth. The rear garden has a large decked area with table and chairs and a barbeque to enjoy the stunning views across Dingle marshes towards Walberswick and Southwold. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Kitchen with electric Rangemaster cooker, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Large French doors open onto the decking at the back of the house. The kitchen leads into the dining area with a large oval table with seating for 10 people. A second set of French doors also leads onto the decking. The dining room leads into the Sitting Room with TV, DVD and CD player and log burner Bedroom 1 with twin beds En-Suite Wet Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large rear garden with decked area, table and chairs and barbeque Parking: Private parking for four cars Heating: Central heating. Laundry Room: Located across the garden from the house. Contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and WC. Deck chairs for the garden Notes: Towels, books, games and high chair provided

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.

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.