Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £373 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Northrepps sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village, which is a short distance from the beaches at Overstrand and Cromer.

Northrepps is a picturesque rural village, which is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is only one mile from Overstrand, with quiet sands that are great for both lazy summer days and bracing winter walks. The bustling coastal resort of Cromer is just two and a half miles away and also has a lovely sandy beach as well as a pier, traditional seaside entertainment, a good range of shops and eating places and excellent cliff-top walks. The area offers scenic paths for walks and bike rides and the cottage is located close to the North Norfolk Cycle way.

Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which, offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village. Within walking distance of the local pub, it is attractively furnished, with a bedroom annexe which is great for teenagers and offering additional accommodation for those who wish for their own space. Shop: 2 miles Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating and split into two areas with a main sitting area with TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi and a second sitting area with comfortable seating
Dining Room with table, chairs and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with 2ft 6" twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand held telephone style shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Annexe - ground floor with a single bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in power shower, washbasin and wc - this room is an optional extra and only suitable in summer months, May to Sept only - please see charges below

Garden: Front and rear garden. The front garden has a small covered pond which may make it unsuitable for young children. The rear garden is enclosed and has a small lawn area, patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway at the front of the property for two to three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. in all rooms, except the annexe which has a free-standing thermostatic electric radiator, included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct to Apr, payable on booking..
Also Provided: Stairgate and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome, with restriction on upstairs and bedrooms.
Extras: The Annexe is available May to Sept only as an optional extra of £40 per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Please note that Shamrock's has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age; some guests, particularly very young children, may not find these suitable.

Shell House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £495 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Personal touches have been added to make anyone feel very welcome. An ideal family choice being a short walk to the High Street, The Pier and the Beach. 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. Shell House is a traditional bay fronted Victorian property which has been completely modernised throughout. Offering light, bright and spacious accommodation the owner has added personal touches to make anyone feel very welcome. An ideal family choice being a short walk to the High Street, The Pier and the Beach. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs CD/Radio Lobby with washing machine Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, flat screen TV with DVD player and partial sea views Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with bunk beds Bathroom with a roll top bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating.

Hurlingham House, West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £503 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in West Runton sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: Very attractive detached Edwardian house overlooking the common. Comfortable and well equipped accommodation.

The small coastal village of West Runton lies between Cromer and Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. There is golf available in the village and a fine sand and pebble beach with exposed rock pools at low tide which are great fun for children. The village is also backed by National Trust woodland offering an abundance of walking opportunities across to Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park and the Norfolk Coast Path, all of which give some super views across the countryside. The Bittern and national rail line are accessible from the village and from here you can access Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer and enjoy the opportunity of leaving the car behind. The village has excellent eating places as well as a cafe, butchers, green grocers, newsagents, a small super market and is also close to The Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary.

Hurlingham House is a handsome Victorian house, just a fifteen minute walk from the sea. It is well set back from the road, overlooking the common, which has a small stream. It is a very pleasant and well-equipped house, offering a high standard of accommodation. There is also the benefit of an attractive, good-size garden. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room 1 pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player
Sitting Room 2 with sofa, TV and a single bed
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, hostess trolley and decorative tiled range in the fireplace
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and shower
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For up to three cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games. Two cots - of which one is a travel cot and two highchairs on request.
Extras: £1 slot meter for electricity use. Hot water from immersion heater.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome however please ensure that pets are kept downstairs at all times, off the furniture and not left unattended in the property at any time.
Notes: There is a damages deposit of £100 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages, two weeks before your holiday. We regret it will not be possible to park caravans or campervans at the property.

Crag Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £415 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Crag Cottage looks out over the North Sea with easy access to the beach and High Street. The cottage is attractively furnished with many antiques and original artworks. 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. Crag Cottage looks out over the North Sea with easy access to the beach and High Street. The cottage is attractively furnished with many antiques and original artworks. As it is regularly used by the owners it is both well presented and fully equipped. King Street and Crag Path are very quiet with little traffic. Shop: 100 yards. Pub: 100 yards. GROUND FLOOR Kitchen/Dining Room: Gas oven and hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Dining area seats six and has a cordless phone. Hallway: Washing machine in screened alcove. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 1: Twin beds and door to small courtyard and drying area. FIRST FLOOR Sitting Room: Freesat TV, DVD player and cordless phone. Divan which converts to a fifth bed, French windows and a sea view. Bedroom 2: King size bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Phones receive incoming calls only. Wi-Fi, iPod dock, internet radio, books, games, binoculars, towels all provided.

Santa Monica, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Santa Monica is a spacious chalet for two people, offering versatile accommodation in the Marrams. Formerly a fisherman's cabin, it has been renovated and offers decoration in an original and rustic style which reflects the owner's personality

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.

Santa Monica is a spacious chalet for two people, offering versatile accommodation in the Marrams. Formerly a fisherman's cabin it has been renovated and offers decoration in an original and rustic style which reflects the owner's personality. With a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom it is comfortable with modern facilities. It benefits from lovely views over the countryside to the front and a path over the dunes to the rear giving you direct access to the beach. The veranda to the front of the property is a feature and allows you to enjoy covered al fresco dining. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Sitting/Dining Room with wood panelling, comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, table, chairs and multi-fuel pot-bellied stove
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Day Room/Bedroom 2 with a single day bed - please request on booking
Bathroom with enamelled claw foot bath, brass washbasin and wc
Inner Hall with shower cubicle

Garden: Large area with marram-type grass and Norfolk reed, enclosed to the front, veranda with a table, bench seating and washing-up station, further decked area to the side of the property and path to the dunes to the rear which is relatively steep.
Parking: For one car to the front of the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H, multi-fuel pot-bellied stove and heated towel rail to the bathroom.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Scuttle of coal. Books and games.
Extras: Continuous heating is available for £15 per booking, payable on booking.

Ladybird Cottage, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £391 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Ladybird House is a pretty, quality conversion of a detached Victorian coach house in Hunstanton.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird-watching. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Ladybird Cottage is a pretty, quality conversion of a detached Victorian coach house set in a quiet position in the town. It is just a few minutes walk from the beach and you can see the sea from the sitting room window. The cottage is tastefully furnished in a country style with great attention to detail. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed, French doors to garden and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV and CD player
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Room with Sitting Area - Juliette balcony overlooking the garden, pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, record player and real-flame gas fire
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher - washing machine housed under the stairs

Garden: Enclosed lawned garden. Decking area with garden furniture, patio heater, barbecue and large wooden sandpit.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. £25 heating charge Oct - Apr.
Also Provided: Towels. Travel cot and stair gate. Books and games.

The Horseshoes, Beccles, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £940 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Beccles sleeps 13.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: The Horseshoes is a charming early 1700s Suffolk cottage ten minutes drive to Southwold beach. Set in an extensive garden it has a beautifully situated meadow (alongside the property's ancient orchard) Uggeshall is a quiet village which is just a ten minute drive to the blue Flag Pier beach at Southwold. Other attractions nearby are Africa Alive at Kessingland, the market town of Beccles, RSPB Minsmere, Dunwich. The medieval city of Norwich with its castle cathedral cinemas restaurants and excellent shopping is 26 miles. The Horseshoes is a charming early 1700s Suffolk cottage ten minutes drive to Southwold beach. Set in an extensive garden it has a beautifully situated meadow (alongside the property's ancient orchard) where the grass is mown to create your own private cricket pitch with pavilion included! It is surrounded by farm land with footpaths leading you on excellent walks or cycle routes. The cottage is oak beamed throughout with some low beams and doors reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland doors. The property offers ample space to suit a large family or a couple of families with plenty of room and varied spaces to spend together or have time alone. There is also a play barn with an old pub pool table, a table football and an iPod-dock speaker (or other mp3). Cricket bats and practice balls and a croquet set are provided to use in the 3 acres of garden which includes an enclosed courtyard and a front west facing garden - a perfect place to watch the sun set. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles Ground Floor: Sitting Room with Inglenook open fire, 32" flat screen TV (including the full use of SKY sports and movies package) DVD, free high-speed broadband. Dining Room with table and twelve chairs, Inglenook open fire and piano Breakfast Area with table and eight chairs Kitchen with large gas range and hotplate with three electric ovens including grill, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c., washing machine and tumble dryer First floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds (access through bedroom 1)Bedroom 3 with single bed Bedroom 4 with double bed Bedroom 5 with twin beds (access through bedroom 4)Due to the age and character of the property some of the rooms are interconnecting 1&2, 3&5, 4&5Study will well stocked library shelves including children's books and games with unique Californian children's desk. Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Within the grounds: Barn Annexe Ground Floor: Sitting Area with TV/DVD, table and chairs, wood burner, Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom1 with double bed, Bedroom 2 with double bed Play Barn with pub pool table, dart board, music dock and games Garden: 3 acre cottage garden. Garden furniture, barbeque, large enclosed trampoline, wc and wash basin. Parking: Private parking for four cars Heating: Oil central heating in main house. Wood burner and portable electric heaters in Barn Annexe. No heating provided in the play barn. Pets: Pets welcome in barn annexe and play room but not in main cottage due to owner's allergy. Also Provided: Towels, books and games, croquet and cricket, starter pack for open fires and wood burner. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £200 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. The main house is available to book separately for a maximum of nine people at 20% discount (excludes the barn annexe and pets in the play barn only) Parents should be aware that there is a tree house, tree swing and wooden platform for children.

Goose Corner, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Goose Corner is a modern, newly extended and furnished detached house. Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creek, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore have easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good 'locals' bar. Goose Corner is a modern, extended and well furnished detached house. Located in a quiet, private road in Reydon, just on the edge of the popular seaside town of Southwold. It has been decorated and furnished to a high standard and has a very spacious yet homely feel. It is an ideal home for those wishing to get away from it all, yet within easy walking distance of the town. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with 42" 'plasma' TV with Freeview and Freesat channels, DVD player and Humax hard disc recorder, CD/radio, sofa bed and French doors opening onto the landscaped garden Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs, leading to Conservatory with seating and views onto the garden Shower Room with 'walk-in' shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and overlooking garden Bedroom 2 with a double bed and overlooking garden Bedroom 3 with a single bed and overlooking garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Landscaped, fully enclosed garden surrounding the property. Patio area outside the conservatory with garden furniture. Parking: One car on the driveway and one on the verge outside the property. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.