Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Harbour Cottage, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £404 to £ 816

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 4.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This ‘chocolate box’ thatched cottage and its pretty gardens provide extremely comfortable family accommodation whatever the season. Set back off a green it is 50 yards from the village inn well known for food. Broadland boat hire is available nearby. Sandy beach circular nature walk shop café fish and chips all under 250 yards. Pub serving food 50 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room with wooden floor. Dining room/conservatory with wooden floor. Kitchen. Bathroom with roll top bath and toilet. Shower room with toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Haybarn, Sculthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £656 to £ 1538

Self catering accommodation in Sculthorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

This beautifully presented, two-storey holiday property has been converted to a very high standard and combines modern conveniences with a wealth of traditional features. The beamed, open plan kitchen and living area has a welcoming wood-burning stove, cosy corner sofa and large patio doors which lead out into a lovely south facing garden which is fully enclosed, and has a small lawned area plus paved patio with a summerhouse and garden furniture. The beautiful staircase leading to the master bedroom is the original from when used as a hayloft and has a narrow open tread. The dining table easily seats 6-8 people and there is a wooden high chair provided. Further baby friendly equipment is also provided including a travel cot, bath seat, bouncer chair and changing mat. Board games and books are also provided. The Haybarn is located in the pretty village of Sculthorpe on a quiet gravelled driveway with plenty of parking. It lies close to the bustling market town of Fakenham with its racecourse, golf course, weekly market and auction plus all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay. Just under 9 miles away is the beautiful seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea with its picturesque working fish harbour and vast sandy beach backed by pine woods and painted beach huts. In fact Sculthorpe is perfectly placed for exploring everything that Norfolk has to offer. Try Blakeney for crabbing and seal trips, or Holt for shops, cafes and antiques. Holkham Hall and its stunning beach provides a great day out and Burnham Market and Walsingham are both easy to reach and well worth a visit. Hunstanton is popular with families with its Sea Life Centre and various sporting facilities and nearby Brancaster provides yet more great coastline. The Royal Sandringham Estate is within easy distance and both the medieval city of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads are perfect for a day trip. There are great opportunities for walking, cycling and bird watching in the area too with the Hawk Owl Trust Nature Reserve only a short walk from the property and the brilliant Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens providing great family fun. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Beamed open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen area with electric range (for cooking) and wooden floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Traditional, narrow, open-tread stairs to first floor: Spacious double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional futon (for +2) and spacious en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and Velux window (opened via a unique staircase facility).

• Wood-burning stove - fuel avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• iPod dock
• Elec range inc
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture
• Summerhouse
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Pet free of charge
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: Small unfenced pond 32 yds from
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Hapenny Cottage, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 674

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 5.

Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break

Accommodation overview: Within 3 miles of sandy beaches at Mundesley on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast these two delightful brick and flint holiday cottages offer very comfortable accommodation and enjoy their own private gardens. The nearby lakes at Gimingham are ideal for keen fishermen and bird watchers. This lovely area provides so much to see and do including walking and cycling on quiet country lanes the glorious North Norfolk Coast with its pretty harbours and seal watching boat trips Cromer for family fun and end of pier shows the Norfolk Broads for river trips and boat hire National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Blicking Hall and the medieval city of Norwich are all within easy reach. Shop and pub 200 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area with French doors. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Z-bed available (for child).

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Beyond the Beach, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £550 to £ 1095

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Perfect for summer beach holidays and winter escapes alike this well-appointed thatched country cottage with its own fenced and gated outdoor heated swimming pool is a 5-minute walk from Sea Palling’s popular sandy beach. With the friendly local inn and village shop close by Beyond The Beach makes an ideal base for exploring the area’s many attractions. Winterton’s circular walk and nature reserve is 6 miles and within easy reach is day boat hire at Stalham Ormesby Filby and Caister Castle’s car collection. Families will enjoy a trip to Great Yarmouth BeWILDerwood’s treetop adventure park or Cromer famous for its crabs and end-of-pier shows. The medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral castle galleries museums and shopping is also an easy drive. Shop pub and restaurant 0.25 miles.

Accommodation details

Ground floor: Living room with patio doors. Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. 1 double bedroom. Wet room with toilet. Narrow stairs to first floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin both with sloping ceilings. Bathroom with roll-top bath shower attachment and toilet. Most rooms with wooden floors.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Wisteria Cottage, Anderby, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £404 to £ 816

Self catering accommodation in Anderby sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea • Hot Tub Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set within the peaceful orchard gardens of the old Priory Farm in Anderby’s nature preservation area in the Coastal Park these exceptionally lovely cottages share a pretty courtyard whilst each enjoying its own enclosed private garden and patio with hot tub. The luxuriously appointed cottage interiors are fresh and contemporary and the welcoming owner’s talent in garden design is evident in the aromatic herbs and gorgeous planting gracing the beautiful patio areas. Cycle loan is available to visitors for exploring the coastline – the coastal path runs both north and south and locally many waymarked footpaths invite walkers. Just 1.5 miles away is the glorious beach at Anderby Creek which now boasts a new ‘cloud interpretation platform’ and bird hide as well as superb sands a licensed beach cafe seasonal shop and pub. (Dogs are welcome on part of the beach all year round although prohibited in the main bathing area in summer.) Golf coarse and sea fishing and horse riding are all enjoyed nearby. The East Coast’s diverse delights include fantastic Blue Flag beaches seal havens with breeding seals on the sands at Donna Nook in November bird sanctuaries and of course the traditional seaside fun restaurants and takeaways at Chapel St Leonards (3.5 miles) and Skegness (9 miles) home of Fantasy Island theme park. The market town of Alford’s famous windmill is 4 miles the city of Lincoln’s medieval centre and vibrant waterfront are an easy drive and the area’s aviation museums are always popular.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) 1 twin. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Archways, Addlethorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £395 to £ 897

Self catering accommodation in Addlethorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Within easy reach of the Lincolnshire Wolds these four extremely comfortable apartments and cottage form a small select group overlooking a central courtyard and enjoying shared use of an indoor swimming pool and children’s playground. Set in 2 acres of gardens they offer the ideal location for a relaxing family holiday and for touring the coast and wolds. The owners offer arrival meals and evening meals by arrangement. There is excellent coarse fishing just 300 yards away and golf (handicap required) is available at the well known Seacroft links golf course nearby. Within easy reach are the famous Battle of Britain Aircraft Museum RSPB Gibraltar Point NT Gunby Hall Snipedale Nature Reserve and Forest and the city of Lincoln with its cathedral and shopping. Antique hunting can be enjoyed at Horncastle 18 miles away. Skegness with its seaside attractions is just 2 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double 2 twin. Bathroom with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lound Cottage, Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £752 to £ 1764

Self catering accommodation in Hickling sleeps 11.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: Perfect for summer holidays or winter escapes for renunions and family gatherings this handsome house nestles in peaceful countryside just 1.5 miles from Sea Palling’s glorious sandy beach. Boasting a spacious and well appointed interior (a tree and decorations are provided for Christmas bookings) and its own large garden running alongside a dyke Lound Cottage stands within the grounds of the owners’ home in the pretty Broadland village of Hickling – an ideal location from which to explore the many delights of this beautiful area. Close by tranquil Hickling Broad with its nature reserve links to the Norfolk Broad’s unique topography of reed lined waterways famous for their good coarse fishing boating and rich variety of wildlife especially waterfowl. Boat hire is available at nearby Stalham and pleasure boat trips are offered at the bustling village of Wroxham. The quiet country lanes are lovely for relaxed cycling and walking and nearby attractions include Bewilderwood (a treetop adventure park for children) steam train rides and family fun at Great Yarmouth. Picturesque north coast fishing villages Cromer’s end of pier show and the wonderful city of Norwich with its cathedral castle museums galleries restaurants cinema theatre and fine shopping are all within an easy drive. Shop and pub serving food 1.5 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Steps to entrance. Ground floor: 2 living rooms one with French doors. Dining room. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 5 bedrooms: 2 double both with additional single and en-suite shower room with toilet (one accessed by steps) 2 twin 1 single. Steps down to bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Periwinkle Cottage, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £713 to £ 1317

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 8.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In the heart of a small coastal village this pretty ‘chocolate box’ thatched cottage has been tastefully renovated to offer a welcoming holiday break whatever the season. Set in a quiet crescent just 50 yards from a pub renowned for its food it lies a short stroll from the sandy beach and dunes nature reserve whose 6 mile circular walk affords sightings of the local seal colony. Fishing day boat hire and sailing are found on the Broads (6 miles) and Norwich with its cathedral castle and fine shopping is a short drive. Shop 200 yards pub serving food 50 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors. Kitchen. Bathroom with toilet. Wet room with toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double 2 twin. Separate toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152