Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Curries Cottage, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £334 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional brick and flint cottage in Blakeney with cosy and comfortable interior. This holiday home is only a few minutes walk from Blakeney Quay.

The quaint flint cottages and narrow streets, sloping to the tidal creek, give Blakeney a timeless quality loved by visitors all year round. The village is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and it is easy to see why. The salt marshes stretch out to Blakeney Point, famous for its seals and migratory birds and you might like to take a boat trip from the quay to see them. The village has tennis courts, children's playground, shops, pubs and eating places.

Currie's Cottage is a traditional brick and flint cottage located in a quiet position just a few minutes' walk from the quay and the village centre with its shops and pubs. The interior is cosy and comfortable and very well-equipped. The cottage overlooks a shared lawned garden, where children can play. Shops/Pubs: within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, wood burner, dining table and chairs and French doors to garden
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher - washing machine and tumble dryer in separate sunroom
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with adult bunk beds

Garden: Shared lawned garden, with garden furniture. Sunroom for storage of cycles.
Parking: Roadside or free public car park nearby.
Heating Night storage heaters included and starter pack of fuel for wood burner provided during winter months.
Also Provided: Stairgate. A good selection of DVDs, CDs, books and games.
Notes: There are steep stairs (with stair rail) in keeping with a property of this age.

Regent Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £792 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • 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. Regent Cottage is a wonderfully traditional seaside house with an amazing position on Crag Path. Uninterrupted views of the sea from both the sitting room bay window and the first floor balcony make Regent Cottage the perfect place to holiday. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 75 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, CD/radio and table and chairs Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and counter top freezer Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and access to balcony Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a single bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: First floor balcony accessed from Bedroom 1.Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating. Also Provided: Wi-Fi.

Drift In, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £361 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 5.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Drift In is a traditional 'seaside' cottage, situated at the quiet end of the high street, yet within easy reach of the beach and a variety of shops. 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. Drift In is a traditional 'seaside' cottage, situated at the quiet end of the High Street, yet within easy reach of the beach and a variety of shops. The cottage has been renovated and refurbished to a very high standard. There is also wheelchair access from the rear of the property and sliding doors to the downstairs bedroom and bathroom. The ground floor is all on one level. Shop: 150yds Pub: 150yds. Ground Floor: Open Plan Sitting Room/Kitchen with TV/DVD/Freeview, gas cooker, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, gate-leg table and seating Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer Bedroom 1 with a single bed (2' 6'') Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c. Fairly steep stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds and washbasin Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and w.c. Parking: Roadside outside the property or public car park. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Notes: During the Aldeburgh Carnival week there will be an increase of £100 for the week.

Balmore Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £541 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Balmore Cottage has been recently renovated and beautifully refurbished to make a lovely holiday home in the centre of 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. Balmore Cottage has recently been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard. It is beautifully furnished and well equipped, with a warm, sunny and welcoming feel. Situated a few steps from the beach and under the gaze of Southwold's famous lighthouse, with the shops, restaurants and pubs all within easy walking distance, this is a lovely holiday cottage. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/Freeview, Victorian coal-effect electric fire Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Kitchen/Dining Area with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, small dishwasher, microwave, washing machine Conservatory with table and chairs which opens out into a small courtyard First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, sea views and Ensuite Bathroom with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds, sea views and Ensuite Shower Room with washbasin and w.c. Garden: Paved area at rear. Parking: For one car outside garage and free parking available roadside. Heating: Gas central heating.

Church Meadow Cottage, Trimingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Trimingham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Church Meadow Cottage is an attractively furnished detached house 500 yards from the coast.

The quiet village of Trimingham is situated in an enviable position on the coast between Cromer and Mundesley. It is ideal for those wishing to be in a central location for the seaside resorts, whilst enjoying a village location. The expansive sandy beach is accessible locally by a one-mile drive. Woodlands Leisure Park in the village has a clubhouse and swimming pool, which are open to non-residents and there are further facilities available in Mundesley, two miles, and Cromer, four miles away.

Church Meadow Cottage is a spacious, brick and flint detached house just over 500 yards from the coast, with sea views from the rear bedroom. It has an attractively furnished and well-equipped interior which provides a home-from-home atmosphere. Shop: 2 miles Pub (Clubhouse): 500 yards.

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer
Conservatory with comfortable seating
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc.
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, barbecue, swing and slide.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Although no pets are allowed at the property the owner's pet occasionally visits.

St Marys, West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in West Runton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive Edwardian detached seaside house. Ideal for a family holiday.

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, greengrocers, newsagents, a small super market and is also close to The Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary.

St Mary's is a light and airy Edwardian seaside house, with a pretty garden, just ten minutes walk up from the beach. The bedrooms have views across to the sea, and over open fields at the back. It is ideal for a relaxing family holiday being both comfortable and well equipped and also within easy reach of the village amenities. Shop/Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Room with Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, large pine dining table and chairs
Living Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video and open fire
Utility Area with washing machine
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, small TV and video
Bathroom with large bath, over-bath shower washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds
Steep, narrow ladder-type stairs leading to:
Bedroom 4 with twin beds - this is an attic bedroom with sloping ceilings that are not full height, so may be more suited to older children

Garden: Fully enclosed garden with lawn, patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars and further roadside parking.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Extra's: Towels are available for hire at £6 per person payable on booking
Notes: Short breaks are available at any time of the year except school holidays. Please ask for details.

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.

7 Jetty Street, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A Grade II listed single storey house in a central but secluded position, with the benefit of a private parking space a short walk away and a secluded courtyard garden. Ideal for a family seaside holiday in Cromer and exploring the surrounding areas.

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 shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, 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 to enjoy the wonderful views.

7 Jetty Street is on the ground floor of a unique Grade II listed three-storey house in a central position in one of the most picturesque streets in this resort, only a couple of minutes away from the shops and church in one direction and the pier and beach in the other. It has been extensively refurbished to a high standard and has the benefit of a private parking space a short walk away and a small secluded courtyard garden. This property makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area at any time of the year, or to enjoy a relaxing seaside break. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: within walking distance

Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Dining Room with table, eight chairs, rocking chair and overlooking the courtyard
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and door to courtyard, adjacent Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and adjacent Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Rear Lobby with door to courtyard, large space to store buckets and spades and other holiday paraphernalia, door to Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small enclosed courtyard with patio table, chairs and parasol.
Parking: For one car in private car park a few minutes walk away from property, vehicle access for unloading outside property. Further parking will be at public car parks.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.(£30 heating chg 2013)
Also Provided: Books and games. Telephone for incoming calls only. Travel cot
.Notes: Z-bed available for Bedroom 2, please request at time of booking. There are slight changes of floor level throughout the property which would make it unsuitable for wheelchair users.