Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Hitchens Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £328 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 4.

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

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.

With exposed flint walls and beams, Hitchens Cottage is on one level, with two spacious bedrooms created from buildings that stabled horses used for the Happisburgh lifeboat. Creatively furnished, the cottage features artwork by Ivon Hitchens. It has an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, Freeview box and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

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.

The Wigwam, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £466 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Situated on East Cliff and within a stone throw of the beach and High Street shop, The Wigwam offers comfortable family accommodation and views of the sea. 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 50 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. Situated on East Cliff and within a stone's throw of the beach and High Street shops, The Wigwam offers comfortable family accommodation and views of the sea. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD Dining area with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 3 with a single bed First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and sea views Bedroom 2 with 2'6'' twin beds Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small courtyard. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

7 Ramey Court, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: This Sheringham holiday home is close to the seafront and town centre and has the additional benefit of garage parking. One small well behaved pet welcome.

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 7 Ramey Court is a spacious, light and airy, end-of-terrace property offering good-sized family accommodation in a quiet residential area of the town just a few minutes walk to the beach. Pubs, restaurants and shops are all within easy walking distance. The location and property make an excellent base for a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: all within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with free to air satellite channels, DVD player, video, CD hi-fi, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, larder fridge, microwave, freezer and washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear patio garden with garden furniture.
Parking: Garage for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, Wi-Fi, stair gate, books and games. Travel cot. Z-bed available on request - suitable for Bedroom 1.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome. Please respect the owner's wishes that pets remain downstairs and off the furniture at all times.
Notes: Whilst this property is advertised for four people the use of the Z bed allows for five people.

Seaview, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £611 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • 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. Sea View, as the name suggests has a lovely view of the sea from the dining table in the sitting room. A detached single storey property with a lovely garden and parking makes Sea View the perfect Seaside getaway. Shop: 850 yards Pub: 500 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. Table and chairs with view of the sea. CD/radio and iPod dock Conservatory with table and chairs and soft seating Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. Sea view Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 1 (can be used as a suite with the shower room) with twin beds which can be made up as a super king sized bed. Please advise preference at the time of booking. Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large garden area. Parking: Parking for multiple cars. Heating: Gas heating - warm air.

Seadrift, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £750 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A newly renovated four bedroom holiday home in Dunwich which has been refurbished to the highest standards Dunwich with its intriguing past, which is revealed in the local museum (across the road from the house), is a unique village offering peace and tranquillity. There are also the remains of a leper chapel by the church and a monastery. The beach is shingle but at low tide it is partly sandy. There are many scenic pathways across the heath to the coastguard cottages and national trust tearooms. Amongst the numerous trails leading from Dunwich is one to Walberswick and on to Southwold via the ferry or bridge. The whole of the heritage coast offers excellent walking and stunning beaches to explore. Seadrift is a newly renovated four bedroom holiday home in Dunwich. It has been totally refurbished to the highest standard with ensuite bathrooms in three of the bedrooms and a family bathroom directly adjacent to the fourth. The rear garden has a large decked area with table and chairs and a barbeque to enjoy the stunning views across Dingle marshes towards Walberswick and Southwold. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Kitchen with electric Rangemaster cooker, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Large French doors open onto the decking at the back of the house. The kitchen leads into the dining area with a large oval table with seating for 10 people. A second set of French doors also leads onto the decking. The dining room leads into the Sitting Room with TV, DVD and CD player and log burner Bedroom 1 with twin beds En-Suite Wet Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large rear garden with decked area, table and chairs and barbeque Parking: Private parking for four cars Heating: Central heating. Laundry Room: Located across the garden from the house. Contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and WC. Deck chairs for the garden Notes: Towels, books, games and high chair provided

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.

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.

The Driftway, Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £261 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sheringham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: This charming Fishermans cottage is fully renovated and just minutes from the beach and town centre.

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.

Number 6, The Driftway is a newly renovated cottage situated close to the beach and town centre. The cottage is comfortably furnished and is in an ideal position for enjoying all of the delights of Sheringham and the surrounding countryside. The cottage provides modern facilities and comfortable accommodation. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Ground Floor
Open Plan Room - Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine

First Floor
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bathroom with a bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Parking: Roadside or public car park. Unloading and loading only at the property.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Extras: Towels are available for hire for £25 per booking, payable on booking and covers the full number of guests.