Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Bide-A-Wee, Waxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Waxham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional seaside holiday retreat set just behind the sand dunes.

Waxham is a quiet village in an unspoilt area along the totally un-spoilt East Coast. The Norfolk Broads are only a mile from the sand dunes, which separate the land and sea. Families will enjoy holidays spent on the beach which is wide and sandy whilst birdwatchers will enjoy the quiet location and abundant wildlife. The village facilities at Sea Palling are just a short distance away with the small market town of Stalham approximately four miles away.

Bide-A-Wee is a simple but delightful traditional seaside chalet and makes a superb holiday retreat. It is set just behind the sand dunes where a path leads to the glorious sandy beach. It provides comfortable single-storey accommodation in an excellent location for a beach holiday. The Broads and its numerous villages are just a short distance away. Its greatest charm is in its location which is totally ideal for a holiday which is unique and of a by-gone-age. Pub/Shop: 1 mile

Entrance to
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, DVD player, CD/radio and video
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 is a small room with twin beds
Shower Room with shower and washbasin door to
Separate wc

Garden: Lawned and patio garden which is securely fenced on all sides.
Parking: Available along the quiet access road to the beach, which ends about 50 yards from the property. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can drive through the sand.
Heating: Electric panel heating.
Also Provided: Bath towels - not beach towels - are provided. Good selection of books and games. Telephone with honesty box.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Notes: As mentioned above, vehicle access ends about 50 yards from the property, over sand which is not suitable for cars unless they are four-wheel-drive.

Palm House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £974 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 10.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: Palm House is a stylish, newly renovated Edwardian House situated in a quiet road near St Edmund's Church. 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! Palm House is a stylishly renovated Edwardian House situated in a quiet road near St Edmund's Church, but centrally located and within a few minutes walk of the sea-front, town centre and children's playground. The house is on three floors with a sunny, decked garden. Each room is beautifully decorated offering comfort and luxury. The large living room with open-fire and fabulous kitchen equipped to a very high standard are a joy, whilst the bedrooms are light and airy with elegant furnishings. On the top floor is a children's sitting room (or 5th bedroom) with TV, books and games. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 300 yards. Ground Floor: Hallway with plenty of hanging space and access to cellar Sitting Room with wide-screen TV/DVD, hi-fi system and a good selection of books, games Kitchen/Dining Room with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, Smeg fridge/freezer and large oak dining table and chairs with rear access to garden. Shower/Utility Room with shower cubicle, washbasin, w.c. and washing machine First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a large 5ft double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a 5ft brass double bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bedroom 5 children's TV room with DVD, floor cushions and double futon (only suitable for small children)Garden: Sunny, decked garden with outdoor dining furniture and barbecue. Side gate alley access. Parking: Outside, unrestricted street-parking. Heating: Central heating and open-fire. Also Provided: Welcoming bottle of wine, books and games. Wireless Broadband. Notes: Duvet and top pillows are feather filled.

Seaside House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £434 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Seaside House is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Southwold's Seafront and High Street but yet within a stones throw of amenities. 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! Seaside House is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Southwold's seafront and High Street but yet within a stone's throw of the beach. Bright and comfortable, the property is ideal for a family holiday or just for two. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player Kitchen with electric range cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small courtyard to the front of the property with table and chairs. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Notes: Prices held for 2012.

Ann Page Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £486 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Ann Page Cottage is a delightful period property situated in Aldeburgh's High Street. The cottage has been very comfortably furnished and benefits from a pretty rear courtyard garden. 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. Ann Page Cottage is a delightful period property situated in Aldeburgh's High Street. The cottage has been very comfortably furnished and benefits from a pretty rear courtyard garden. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 75 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD and Freesat. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher and washer dryer. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Single bed. Bedroom 4: Single bed. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Outside wc and washbasin in second courtyard. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating.

4 Coastguard Cottages, Shingle Street, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £401 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Shingle Street sleeps 3.

Features include: • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: Coastguard Cottages are a landmark sight right on the beach at Shingle Street. Located at the entrance to the Alde Estuary leading up to Orford and Aldeburgh, Shingle Street is an isolated hamlet situated on a shingle beach facing the bracing North Sea. It comprises an oddment of houses huddled along the beach beside one of the majestic Martello Towers which are dotted along the Suffolk coastline. The flat, panoramic landscapes of the sea and the beach to the front and the grassy marshlands to the rear provide vast expanses of sky and great views. This remote location is an ideal base for those wishing to get away from it all and to take in the abundance of fresh air. Coastguard Cottages are a landmark sight right on the beach at Shingle Street. 4 Coastguard Cottages has been fully renovated and refurbished by the owner to provide comfortable accommodation. A secure door interconnecting door between the dining rooms of each cottage means 4 and 5 Coastguard Cottages can be booked together to accommodate 8 people. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 3 miles Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, radio/CD player and views towards the beach and sea beyond Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box and microwave Dining Room with table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and washbasin Cloakroom with w.c. and door to boiler room housing a washing machine First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Shared courtyard area. Parking: Ample parking. Heating: Oil central heating. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £100 is required by the owner 2 weeks prior to your holiday.

5 Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £462 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Beautifully appointed harbour cottage overlooking Blackshore Quay Southwold Harbour - All the Harbour properties overlook the water with a mix of pleasure and working boats; beyond this are open views towards Walberswick which can be approached over the nearby footbridge or on the foot ferry (summer only). There are equally delightful views from the rear windows across meadows towards the town. Town centre shops and other amenities are three quarters of a mile away (fifteen minutes delightful walk) across grazing meadows and the common, whilst the beach is a similar distance along the side of the Blyth River to the harbour mouth. There is a good eating pub nearby which welcomes children, an exceptional fish and chip restaurant; a tea room and all the hustle and bustle of a sailing and fishing community. 5 Blackshore is a beautifully appointed harbour cottage overlooking Blackshore Quay with its good pub and fisherman's huts selling the catch of the day. The cottage is fitted to a good standard and provides a unique location for a family holiday. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 60 yards5 Blackshore is the winner of best property 2010 as chosen by our customers. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with built-in DVD player, CD Player and wood burner Conservatory with wicker table and chairs Dining Room with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Cottage style stairs up to First Floor with a wooden handrail either side of stairs and a stair gate available if required First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed En-Suite Shower Room with shower and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin 2'6'' beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin, w.c. Garden: Front garden which runs down to the harbour side - decked area immediately outside the property and small lawn with borders at the rear. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE THREE STEEP STEPS TO ACCESS PROPERTY VIA GARDEN AT FRONT. Parking: Free nearby. Heating: Oil-fired central heating/wood burner (will also burn coal).

15 Clifton Park, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £471 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Very pleasant detached modern house with sea views. This Cromer holiday home is extremely well equipped, maintained to a very high standard and is in a great location to explore Cromer and beyond.

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.

This very pleasant detached modern house is situated in a superb position with the living accommodation on the first floor to take full advantage of the sea views. The warm and welcoming accommodation makes it ideal for a family holiday at any time of the year. Previous customers have often commented on the tasteful decor, comfortable furnishings and high standard of equipment. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Family Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, TV/DVD, CD player and iPod dock
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with SKY, DVD player, CD player, electric wood burner-style fire and door to balcony with splendid sea views
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and cot
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi. Safety gate.
Extras: Towels available for hire at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.

16 Merchants Court, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £340 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: This Cromer holiday cottage is a colourful and traditional fishermen’s cottage yet offers a contemporary edge. A beautifully presented interior and only a minutes' walk from Cromers famous sandy beach.

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.

This attractive modern three-storey cottage is in an enviable location just a minutes' walk from the sea and the centre of the town. The interior is comfortable and tastefully furnished in a contemporary style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video, gas fire, dining table and chairs, patio doors to the garden
Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds - suitable for children

Garden: Very small front sitting out area with bench, offering a view of the sea. Also very small rear patio.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.