Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Coach House, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful new conversion offering tasteful accommodation in the centre of this very pretty North Norfolk village.

Brancaster and neighbouring Brancaster Staithe are lovely coastal villages, which have much to offer, making them ideal holiday locations at any time of the year. There is a wonderful sandy beach, numerous coastal and countryside walks, a golf course, a tennis court and excellent sailing from Brancaster Staithe. There are three well known pubs The Jolly Sailors, The Ship and The White Horse within the two villages which serve food, or you can buy locally caught sea food. The lovely village of Burnham Market is just a short drive away with its excellent range of shops, restaurants and pubs. The area abounds with numerous opportunities for bird watchers with the RSPB reserve at Titchwell two miles away, which can be reached on foot along the coast path. Boat trips to Scolt Head and sailing are available at Brancaster Staithe.

The Coach House is a delightful conversion that was originally part of the North Wing of Brancaster House. With the focus on traditional craftsmanship and materials, this is a very attractive cottage in one of the most well-known villages on the North Norfolk coast. The Norfolk Coast path is 400 yards away and the fabulous sandy beach and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club a mile away. The Ship Inn, an excellent gastro-pub, children's playground, plus tennis court and small village shop are all close by and the Coast Hopper bus service stops 50 yards from the house. The neighbouring villages of Burnham Deepdale and Thornham have more extensive food stores and each has a very good cafe serving food all day. A great location for a holiday. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freesat, DVD player, CD/radio and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with bespoke hand-made units, electric range style cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer
Cloakroom with washing machine, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Both rooms have spacious built-in cupboards and attractive window seats with views towards the church
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed, walled south-facing courtyard with garden furniture.
Parking: Designated parking for two cars in shared driveway, further parking can be found just outside the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: One of four very well appointed cottages offering sympathetically restored accommodation with use of a large recreation barn.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk, famous for its red and white lighthouse. It offers visitors a quiet, rural location, sandy beaches and cliff-top walks. The village has a post office/store and a traditional coaching inn and is within a 15-minute drive of the market towns of North Walsham and Stalham with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and many other tourist attractions.

In past years Church Farm has been a favoured holiday location for famous artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Ivon Hitchens, keen to relax in a rural idyll. The large grain barn and stables have been sympathetically converted to retain character and create four beautiful cottages, which all have exposed flint walls and old beams. There is a large recreation barn (9am-8pm) offering a racket sports area, a pool table, table tennis table and a comfortable seating area with books and games. Each cottage has its own door allowing access directly into the recreation barn. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Moore Cottage has a wealth of exposed beams and flint walls. It has been tastefully decorated and features pictures representing some of the famous works of the sculptor Henry Moore. It has a first floor master bedroom with views of the sea and pond and an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Parking: There is one designated parking space for the cottage and an additional two spaces available in the grounds. Further parking is available approximately 300 yards from the cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Board games. There is a payphone and a coin-operated tumble dryer in the barn. Stair/door gate available on request. Cycle storage rack. The cottage can connect to the Internet via wireless access.
Notes: On the following dates will be charged lower than the bands indicated by the 'Price Breaks' table.
14th April - 12th May, 1st Sept, 15th and 22nd Sept all at Band A. 7th April, 26th May and 1st Sep at B, 2nd June at C.
25th Aug will be charged at E.

Booking dates for Christmas and New Year 2012 are 21st to 28th December and 28th December to 4th Jan.

Fisherman's Rest, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £429 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Fishermans Rest is a beautiful, recently modernised Victorian red brick cottage situated within a short walk of Aldeburgh's wonderful High Street and Seafront. 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. Fisherman's Rest is a beautiful, recently modernised Victorian red brick cottage situated within a short walk of Aldeburgh's wonderful High Street and seafront. Great attention to detail has been paid and the property now offers anyone visiting a restful light, bright and welcoming stay. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock, CD player and wood burning stove Kitchen/Dining Area with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Dining table and chairs. A lovely open plan room with vaulted ceiling and sliding glazed multi fold doors Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and iPod dock Bedroom 2 with a double bed and iPod dock Garden: Large rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Under floor heating and gas fired heating to radiators. Also Provided: Towels, telephone for incoming calls, fresh flowers and welcome pack comprising tea, coffee, milk, sugar, fresh bread, butter, marmalade and a bottle of wine. Dressing gowns for guests use.

Castle Keep, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £626 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: An impressive detached house on Skilmans Hill enjoying views of Southwold Common over to Walberswick. An ideal location for a family holiday 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 a green-grocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Castle Keep is an impressive house on Skilmans Hill that enjoys views of the common over the river to Walberswick. Close to the market place and with a downstairs bedroom and en-suite, this property is ideal for extended families. The walled Mediterranean-style garden provides a wonderful outdoor eating area and is a great spot to while away the evenings. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 250 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with Sky TV, DVD player, gas-fired coal effect fire and garden views Dining Room with dining table and chairs and French doors to garden Kitchen with a two-ring gas hob and electric cooker and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Box room with drop sided cot Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed garden on two levels with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Notes: Towels are available for hire at £7.50 per set/per person Castle Keep has the added benefit of a beach hut that is available at an extra charge - please indicate at the time of booking should you wish to book the beach hut for the duration of your stay.

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.

3 Hillbre Court, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: No 3 is a spacious, light and airy terraced holiday home in Sheringham offering good sized family accommodation in a quiet residential area of the town with superb views of the town and sea from the first and second floors.

The charming seaside town of Sheringham is an excellent location for a holiday in beautiful North Norfolk. The award-winning beach is of flint pebbles when the tide is high, giving way to a large expanse of smooth sand as the tide recedes. Cliffs rise on either side of the town, which has a backdrop of wooded hills, including those in the wonderful Sheringham Park. Sheringham is also home to The North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure Centre, a golf course and an excellent selection of shops, tea-rooms, pubs and restaurants.

No 3 is a spacious, light and airy terraced property offering good-sized family accommodation in a quiet residential area of the town with superb views of the town and sea from the first and second floors. Beach, golf course, pubs, restaurants and shops are all within easy walking distance down a slight hill. The location and property make an excellent base for a traditional seaside holiday. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, electric living flame fire, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer, table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 large studio room with twin beds and TV with Freeview

Garden: Rear patio garden with swing seat, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Designated driveway at the front of the property for two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Broadband connection. McLaren buggy and stair gate.
Pets: Please note that although no pets are allowed at the property the owner's pet occasionally visits.

Field End, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £329 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Beautifully furnished property in convenient location for Southwold and the Heritage Coast 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 the beaches and the town centre amenities by road or the various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel, which has an excellent restaurant and good friendly bar. Field End has been furnished to a high standard with the ground floor being tiled throughout. The property has views to the front over fields, a children's play area and the advantage of being close to open countryside with numerous walks and cycle rides. There are several restaurants within a few miles which provide excellent food, although the well-equipped kitchen has all the facilities for self-catering. The locality is ideal for those interested in nature, as it is a few miles from a number of RSPB and Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserves. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 500 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, Freeview, DVD player, radio/CD stereo, electric fire, French doors leading onto patio area and garden and archway to Dining Room with table, chairs and sideboard. DAB/FM radio with iPod docking station Kitchen/Breakfast Room with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine (tumble dryer located in airing cupboard), table and chairs Cloakroom with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed, Freeview TV and integral DVD player Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Landscaped fully enclosed rear garden, southerly aspect with table and chairs. Parking: Front driveway for one car and an additional two cars at rear. Heating: Fully centrally heated and double glazed. Pets: One well-behaved dog with permission. Also Provided: Books, games, and CDs.

Courtyard Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £252 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Courtyard Cottage was originally a small brick and flint barn, which has been ingeniously converted to provide comfortable accommodation for two people.

The coastal village of Stiffkey is set in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has one of the richest salt marshes for wildlife in the country, providing excellent opportunities for both ornithology and walking. The sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells are just four miles along the coast and sailing is available at nearby Morston and Blakeney. Stiffkey has a shop and a pub which serves food, with further amenities available in the lovely Georgian town of Holt, which is seven miles away.

Courtyard Cottage was originally a small brick and flint barn which has been ingeniously converted to provide comfortable accommodation for two people. It is only a three minute walk to Stiffkey Marshes and the coast path; the village stores with Wi-Fi access and the local pub which serves food are also only a short walk away. The Coast Hopper bus stop is only 50 yards away so this is an ideal property if you wish to leave the car at the property. Pub: 300 yards Shop: 500 yards

Open Plan Room - two steps down to Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD players, table and chairs and electric living flame fire, two steps up to Kitchen Area with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with ice box and microwave
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Mezzanine Floor with a double bed

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with table and chairs.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Pets: One well-behaved, small to medium size dog welcome.
Also Provided: Stairgate, books and games, hi-fi/DAB radio with iPod/iPhone dock