Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Owl Barn, Sisland, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £292 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sisland sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: If you are after peace and tranquillity but still wish to have access to some great areas of Norfolk, not to mention the fabulous city of Norwich, then Owl Barn is where you should be.

Sisland is a small Norfolk gem nestling in the heart of the Waveney Valley, close to the historic city of Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Sisland Carr, managed by The Woodland Trust, is a short walk away. For the more active, Sisland is situated on Route 1 of the National Cycle Network and close to the Wherryman's Way and Boudicca Way, long-distance footpaths. For culture seekers, Sisland is fifteen minutes away from the plethora of theatres, cinemas, restaurants and galleries that Norwich has to offer.

The open-plan design of Owl Barn creates a lovely light and airy atmosphere which is complemented by a high level of comfort and style. Tasteful and particularly well appointed - from the calm, spacious bedroom to the well-placed skylight in the bathroom enabling you to relax and watch the stars. Shop/Pub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room - Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player and iPod dock Dining Area with dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with gas hob and electric oven, fridge, combination microwave, dishwasher, washing machine - freezer space is available in owner's barn
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, shower in wet area, washbasin and wc
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: Patio with table and chairs and a shared lawned area; there is access to a barbecue and a secure area to store bicycles.
Parking: Two cars on driveway.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. CD hi-fi, radio, Wi-Fi, selection of books and games.
Pets: One small dog welcome - please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.
Notes: This property has facilities that may be suitable for the less agile. The owner can provide catering on request.

Greystones, Walcott, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £806 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walcott sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive, detached period property retaining some original features. One mile from the sandy beach.

Walcott is an excellent location for a seaside holiday, with a sandy beach, excellent for summer days on the sands or long walks in winter-remember to wrap up warmly! It is also within easy reach of the Broads. The village has shops and a pub which serves good food, with further facilities available either in Stalham, four miles away, or the traditional market town of North Walsham, which is six miles away.

Greystones is a charming cottage set in attractive and extensive grounds. The cottage offers spacious accommodation, maintained to a high standard. It is situated in a hamlet, on the coast road, just outside Walcott village and one mile from the sandy beach. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, DVD player and open fire
Sitting Room 2/Playroom with comfortable seating, books, games and toys
Dining Room with dining table, chairs and wood burner
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer
Conservatory with breakfast table and chairs and comfortable seating
Reading Room with seating and well stocked bookshelves
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc - access from landing
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with a single bed, further pull-out single bed and bunk beds
Bedroom 5 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed, extensive lawned gardens, with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. There is a purpose-built tree house, swings for children, a football area and a 14ft trampoline.
Parking: For six cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Good selection of books.

2 The Dunes, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £468 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Leiston sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Pleasant property ideal for family holidays close to the beach. 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 Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. The Dunes occupies a sunny corner site with direct access to the beach as well as having all other local amenities within an easy walk. There is a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in neighbouring Aldeburgh with walks abound on the surrounding coastal heaths. The interior has been refurbished by the owners who have retained or incorporated features to match the Edwardian style of the property. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/video, CD/radio and gas log-effect fire Dining Hall with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher Utility Area with washer/dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and a balcony with a sea view Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 5 with twin beds and excellent views along the coast to Aldeburgh Garden: Enclosed front garden plus shared rear access. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Part central heating, part electric fires. Also Provided: Telephone for incoming calls only.

Rowan Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £509 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful oak beamed cottage in the most privileged location of Southwold. Situated on the edge of South Green on Constitution Hill and boasting enviable views on both first and second floors. 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 greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Rowan Cottage is a delightful oak beamed cottage in one of the most privileged locations in Southwold. Situated on the edge of South Green on Constitution Hill and boasting enviable views from the first and second floors, the property is within easy walking distance of the town, restaurants and pubs and is a superb family getaway. Highly recommended. Shop: 75 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/Video, CD and Radio and an open fire Dining Room with wood burner Kitchen is off the dining room (small) with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and microwave First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Steep narrow staircase up to: Bedroom 4 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed at rear. Parking: On street. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Towels, a travel cot and highchair are provided at this property. Customers are reminded to bring own linen for cot.

Alde End Cottage, Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £345 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snape sleeps 2.

Features include: • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Featuring beams and with lots of character, Alde End is situated approximately 300 yards from Snape Maltings and the River Alde. Snape is best known as the venue for the Aldeburgh Festival and for other events throughout the year held in the Maltings Concert Hall. However, the pretty village, at the head of the tidal estuary, is a popular holiday venue in its own right and central for exploring the unique area of the Suffolk Heritage Coast - the tidal estuary and network of footpaths are one of the most interesting areas of Suffolk for exploring on foot. There is easy access to the fascinating coastal town of Aldeburgh, plus castles and much more to explore at Framlingham and Orford. The burial treasures at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, should not be missed also. Part of Alde End Cottage was built around 250 years ago. Featuring beams and with lots of character, it's situated approximately 300 yards from Snape Maltings and the River Alde on the village crossroads and is just a stone's throw away from both public houses where good food is served. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, table and chairs and a solid-fuel stove. Kitchen: Oven and ceramic hob, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Steep stairs to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with garden furniture. Parking: Private for 2 cars. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls.

Herb Garden Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £465 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Herb Garden Cottage offers comfortable, light and airy accommodation. Situated on North Green it is centrally located with all amenities close by. This cottage has been refurbished to a good standard and is a perfect holiday retreat! 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! Herb Garden Cottage offers comfortable, light and airy accommodation. Situated on North Green it is centrally located with all amenities close by. This cottage has been refurbished to a good standard and is a perfect holiday retreat! It also provides private parking for two cars which is much sought after in Southwold along with an enclosed rear garden, which the owner has planted with a variety of herbs for holiday makers use. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD and electric fire Kitchen/Diner with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden at rear with table and chairs. Parking: Private parking for 2 cars. (garage and in front of garage)Heating: Gas central heating. Also Provided: Books and games. Notes: The property retains its character and therefore low beams are in the property.

Blackshore Corner, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £427 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Truly amazing architect designed property with all the living space at first floor level to take advantage of the stunning views. 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 (15 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. Blackshore Corner is an architect-designed property with all the living space at first floor level to take advantage of the stunning views. It is a truly amazing house where different levels and angles have been utilised to form interest and spectacular views. This, on its own, is a holiday experience you will always remember. Add the coastal scenery, waterfront activity, quaint Harbour Inn adjacent, and all the amenities of Southwold nearby - and you have a rare mix that will compel you to return. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 10 yards. Ground Floor: Games Room with table football Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Laundry Room with washing machine and freezer First Floor: Sitting Area with TV/DVD and CD hi-fi Dining Area with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher Balcony cleverly sheltered facing south and east (not suitable for children) Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with sunken bath with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Parking: For two cars in small enclosed garden. Heating: High efficiency electric heating. Also Provided: Telephone which requires a BT charge card.

Abbey Field Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £287 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woodbridge sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Abbey Field Cottage is a pretty timber framed property situated within a short walk of Woodbridge's famous Market Hill. The property has many original features and benefits from a wood burning stove in the cosy Sitting Room. Woodbridge is a historic town of great character situated on the River Deben. Its charm lies in the many narrow picturesque streets of fine houses and cottages, the river, a popular marina, the busy boatyards, the famous Tide Mill, the ancient buildings around the Market Hill and the fine Church. Woodbridge has an interesting shopping centre, with many specialist shops, good restaurants and pubs, together with art galleries, antique shops, town museum, Suffolk Horse museum, an excellent cinema/theatre, large recreation areas and an indoor heated swimming pool. Abbey Field Cottage is a pretty timber framed property situated within a short walk of Woodbridge's famous Market Hill. The property has many original features and benefits from a wood burning stove in the cosy sitting room. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. Wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. Table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear garden area with garden furniture. Parking: On street or 'pay and display' (weekly permits available from the TIC).Heating: Gas heating. Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.