Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Walnut Tree Cottage, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £399 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional Suffolk cottage situated in Dunwich within minutes of the village and sea Dunwich is an unspoilt coastal village with a mainly shingle beach. The Ship Inn serves good meals as does the Beach Cafe which is well known for its fish and chips - enjoyed best on the beach. Dunwich adjoins Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve, Dunwich Heath (cliff top is National Trust owned) and Minsmere RSPB is only three miles by foot. Southwold and Aldeburgh are both ten miles away. Trains and buses can be found four miles away at Darsham. Walnut Tree Cottage is a traditional Suffolk cottage situated in a wooded valley accessed by a long, narrow unsurfaced lane. The cottage is simply furnished and is ideal for exploring all that the Suffolk Heritage Coast has to offer. It can be booked together with Apple Tree Cottage to make accommodation for twelve people in total. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD player, table and chairs and open fire Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher Winding stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with 2' 6'' twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Garden with furniture. Parking: Ample. Heating: Electric storage heaters. Pets: Two dogs permitted.

The Stables, Quidenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Quidenham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Stables is a single storey detached property set in the spacious grounds of the owner's home. They have recently carried out a total refurbishment and it now provides spacious, attractive, high quality accommodation.

Quidenham is a small village surrounded by beautiful countryside in rural South Norfolk. It is an ideal location from which to explore the area, have a thrilling day at Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit which is only two miles away, or let the train take the strain; the local station is close by and has services to Cambridge or Norwich, where you can visit a plethora of museums, galleries, wine bars and restaurants or simply just soak up the atmosphere.

The Stables is a single-storey detached property set in the spacious grounds of the owners' home. They have recently carried out a total refurbishment and it now provides spacious, attractive, high quality accommodation. There is a conservatory and a sunny courtyard, both ideal places to relax with the papers or to enjoy a glass of wine as you plan the next day's activities. Shop/Pub: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD player and open fire
Dining Room with table and six chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine
Conservatory with comfortable seating and door to courtyard
Music Room/Study with a piano and door to courtyard
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with table and chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games, CD Hi-fi, radio and Wi-Fi.
Pets: One medium size dog welcome, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.

Pilgrims Chase, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Good quality, wheelchair friendly barn conversion. One of four cottages which together sleep 18. Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry: On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking: There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage

Pilgrims Chase is a high quality conversion of four stables and a feed barn. All the original beams are intact. There are pitch pine and terracotta tile floors throughout. Equestrian memorabilia abound. The Chase is laid out on the ground floor and may be suitable for the less able.

Sitting/Dining Room spacious room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, digital set-top box, radio/CD player and gate-leg dining table and six chairs. There is a Tudor brick fireplace with gas log fire.
Kitchen with electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, larder fridge with icebox and microwave
Bathroom with a large bath/shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a double bed, side tables, wardrobe, chest and dressing table
Bedroom 2 with twin beds, side tables and hanging space
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, side tables and hanging space
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection.

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Well equipped cottage with views over the town and the marshes. 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. No 1 Blackshore provides an ideal base for watching the changing moods of the harbour. From the front door you can watch boats plying the river or get straight into a country walk. The picture window of the comfortable master bedroom gives dramatic views of the tidal estuary and the fields beyond. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Open Plan Sitting/Dining Area with TV/video, DVD player, full Sky package and wireless Broadband, CD/radio/tape player and fireplace with wood burner Kitchen with electric double range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer Shower Room with shower Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Sheltered patio area overlooking the harbour with gas barbecue and secure storage for bikes, etc. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Full central heating and wood burner - logs provided but please provide your own kindling or fire lighters. Pets: One well-behaved dog by arrangement with the owner.

Just-a-Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £461 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. Just-a-Cottage is a comfortable family house offering three bedrooms over three floors. Situated in a quiet road only a short walk from the High Street and Sea front Just-a-Cottage is an ideal family choice. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500yds Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and DVD player Dining Room with dining table and chairs Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave and washing machine Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Spiral staircase to: Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with double bed Garden: Courtyard Garden. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Warm air heating.

Marshfields, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £437 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 •

Accommodation overview: Marshfields is a pretty cottage styled house situated in a quiet residential area of Southwold overlooking the marshes. 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. Marshfields is a pretty cottage styled house situated in a quiet residential area of Southwold overlooking the marshes. The property is a very much loved family holiday home and benefits from a conservatory overlooking the attractive sunny rear garden. A good choice for a holiday at any time of the year. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV,DVD player and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and CD player Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Conservatory with seating First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and door to Bedroom 4 with a single bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed and pull out bed under Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Attractive south-facing rear garden. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas fired central heating.

The Withies, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £599 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. The Withies is a beautifully positioned former Coastguard Cottage situated at the southern end of the High Street. Offering amazing views from both double bedrooms, the front towards the sea and the back over the marshes 307 High Street is a perfect choice. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave Lobby with washer/dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and views towards the sea Bedroom 2 with a king size bed and views over the marshes Dressing Room with wardrobe Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large rear enclosed garden. Parking: Off road parking for two cars. Heating: Gas heating.

6 Clement Scott Mews, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Walk to the beach and town centre, Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with so much to offer. The Mews is in a quiet part of the town, explore the surrounding countryside and quiet lanes. Take the train to Norwich and enjoy this historic centre.

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 sea and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine recently refurbished pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, 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 and enjoy the wonderful views.

No 6 Clement Scott Mews is an attractive mid-terrace mews-style house which is situated in a quiet location close to the town centre, beach and cliffs. Comfortably furnished and well equipped, it is as suitable for couples as it is for families. The Royal Cromer Golf Club is only 400 yards away and there are further amenities and attractions in the town. Shops/Pubs: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/Radio, table and chairs
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with icebox, microwave and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a full size single bed and 2` 6" child's bed
Shower Room with large cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: The garden is communal and shared with the other residents of the Mews. It consists of a large grassed area, which is partially walled and gated; a folding wooden table and chairs are available for use in the garden
Parking: Designated driveway for one car; there is further parking available on the private road leading to the property.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Free Wi-Fi. A selection of books, children's crayons and pencils and a small safe for valuables