Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

The Haybarn, Sculthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £656 to £ 1538

Self catering accommodation in Sculthorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

This beautifully presented, two-storey holiday property has been converted to a very high standard and combines modern conveniences with a wealth of traditional features. The beamed, open plan kitchen and living area has a welcoming wood-burning stove, cosy corner sofa and large patio doors which lead out into a lovely south facing garden which is fully enclosed, and has a small lawned area plus paved patio with a summerhouse and garden furniture. The beautiful staircase leading to the master bedroom is the original from when used as a hayloft and has a narrow open tread. The dining table easily seats 6-8 people and there is a wooden high chair provided. Further baby friendly equipment is also provided including a travel cot, bath seat, bouncer chair and changing mat. Board games and books are also provided. The Haybarn is located in the pretty village of Sculthorpe on a quiet gravelled driveway with plenty of parking. It lies close to the bustling market town of Fakenham with its racecourse, golf course, weekly market and auction plus all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay. Just under 9 miles away is the beautiful seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea with its picturesque working fish harbour and vast sandy beach backed by pine woods and painted beach huts. In fact Sculthorpe is perfectly placed for exploring everything that Norfolk has to offer. Try Blakeney for crabbing and seal trips, or Holt for shops, cafes and antiques. Holkham Hall and its stunning beach provides a great day out and Burnham Market and Walsingham are both easy to reach and well worth a visit. Hunstanton is popular with families with its Sea Life Centre and various sporting facilities and nearby Brancaster provides yet more great coastline. The Royal Sandringham Estate is within easy distance and both the medieval city of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads are perfect for a day trip. There are great opportunities for walking, cycling and bird watching in the area too with the Hawk Owl Trust Nature Reserve only a short walk from the property and the brilliant Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens providing great family fun. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Beamed open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen area with electric range (for cooking) and wooden floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Traditional, narrow, open-tread stairs to first floor: Spacious double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional futon (for +2) and spacious en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and Velux window (opened via a unique staircase facility).

• Wood-burning stove - fuel avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• iPod dock
• Elec range inc
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture
• Summerhouse
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Pet free of charge
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: Small unfenced pond 32 yds from
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Gables Barn, Martham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £363 to £ 962

Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This spacious adjoining barn, retains its vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork, beams and impressive fireplace. With beaches and dunes just 3 miles away, this unspoilt coastline is an AONB. For children there is BeWILDerwood at Horning, which offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges, marsh walks and boat trips. Explore Norfolk’s historic houses, NT parks and reserves or visit Norwich with its cathedrals, museums, theatres, shops, cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants. Fishing, bird watching and walking available locally. Shop 100 yards, pub 200 yards.

Large beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, exposed brickwork and vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with granite worktops and tiled floor. Utility. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with beamed A-frame ceiling.

Tumbleweed Cottage, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £373 to £ 740

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: For a perfect holiday beside the sea or a relaxing break whatever the season this pretty brick and flint holiday cottage with original beams throughout offers charming and comfortable accommodation. Adjoining the owner’s home it has its own private patio and is just 250 yards from the glorious sandy beach at Winterton and 100 yards from the local inn renowned for its good food. Keen walkers will enjoy the Dunes Nature Reserve with a 6-mile circular walk situated almost on your doorstep. The delights of Norfolk’s broadland offer boat hire and sailing at Hickling Martham and Filby Broads (6 miles). Enjoy horse riding golf Caister Castle and Car Collection and family fun at Great Yarmouth. The medieval city of Norwich with its castle cathedral museums restaurants and fine shopping is well worth a visit just 17 miles away. Shop and pub serving food less than 200 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area with patio doors. 2 bedrooms: Step up to 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet 1 twin. Wet room (no toilet). Beams and wooden floors throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Rose Cottage, Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £323 to £ 816

Self catering accommodation in Catfield sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Sheltered and peaceful with a 0.25-acre enclosed garden this thatched gem nestles at the end of a row of three pretty 17th century cottages. Set in a traditional Broadland village the local pub serving good food and a shop are within 100 yards. Cycle hire Hickling Water Trail fishing boat hire and Potter Heigham all within 3 miles. Sandy beach with bathing 5 miles. Norwich 18 miles. Shop and pub serving food 100 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Four steps down to entrance. Ground floor: Living room. Dining area/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with bath shower cubicle and toilet. Beams throughout. Steep stairs to first floor: 1 twin bedroom with sloping ceilings.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ships Timbers, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £281 to £ 559

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Nestling in one of Norfolk’s prettiest coastal villages and within 300 yards of a glorious sandy beach this chocolate box pretty pink washed thatched cottage offers the perfect spot in which to relax and unwind. With the dunes’ nature reserve 6 mile circular walk almost on the doorstep it sits just 20 yards from a local inn renowned for its good food. Fishing day boat hire and sailing on the beautiful Broads (6 miles) quaint market towns craft centres and medieval Norwich with its cathedral castle museums fine shopping and restaurants are all an easy drive. General stores P.O. fish and chip shop under 100 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams. Kitchen. Bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 1 double galleried bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Periwinkle Cottage, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £713 to £ 1317

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 8.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In the heart of a small coastal village this pretty ‘chocolate box’ thatched cottage has been tastefully renovated to offer a welcoming holiday break whatever the season. Set in a quiet crescent just 50 yards from a pub renowned for its food it lies a short stroll from the sandy beach and dunes nature reserve whose 6 mile circular walk affords sightings of the local seal colony. Fishing day boat hire and sailing are found on the Broads (6 miles) and Norwich with its cathedral castle and fine shopping is a short drive. Shop 200 yards pub serving food 50 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors. Kitchen. Bathroom with toilet. Wet room with toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double 2 twin. Separate toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Beacon Cottage, Wainfleet-St-Mary, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 674

Self catering accommodation in Wainfleet-St-Mary sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Situated on a section of the River Steeping known as the ’Haven’ these beautifully converted cottages offer cosy stylish holiday accommodation in a peaceful picturesque location and enjoy country views. Both River Cottage and Beacon Cottage have the added benefit of a private hot tub. Originally agricultural buildings dating from 1872 access to the cottages is via a private lane on the owner’s arable farm which itself is steeped in history. Guests are welcome to explore over 80 acres of riverbank and tracks ideal for wildlife watching and romantic strolls. Just 800 yards away is the medieval town of Wainfleet All Saints. Here visitors will find a weekly market and street auctions pubs a famous brewery with visitor tours restaurants and shops. Award-winning sandy beaches family entertainment and amusements can be found 5 miles away in Skegness and Fantasy Island fun park is 8 miles. Gunby Hall is 7 miles and Tattersall Castle 15 miles both National Trust. Horncastle famous for antiques is 15 miles and the medieval cathedral city of Lincoln is 40 miles. Shops and pub 800 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed/kitchen area with beams. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) 1 twin. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

River Cottage, Wainfleet-St-Mary, Lincolnshire, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £303 to £ 674

Self catering accommodation in Wainfleet-St-Mary sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Situated on a section of the River Steeping known as the ’Haven’ these beautifully converted cottages offer cosy stylish holiday accommodation in a peaceful picturesque location and enjoy country views. Both River Cottage and Beacon Cottage have the added benefit of a private hot tub. Originally agricultural buildings dating from 1872 access to the cottages is via a private lane on the owner’s arable farm which itself is steeped in history. Guests are welcome to explore over 80 acres of riverbank and tracks ideal for wildlife watching and romantic strolls. Just 800 yards away is the medieval town of Wainfleet All Saints. Here visitors will find a weekly market and street auctions pubs a famous brewery with visitor tours restaurants and shops. Award-winning sandy beaches family entertainment and amusements can be found 5 miles away in Skegness and Fantasy Island fun park is 8 miles. Gunby Hall is 7 miles and Tattersall Castle 15 miles both National Trust. Horncastle famous for antiques is 15 miles and the medieval cathedral city of Lincoln is 40 miles. Shops and pub 800 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed/kitchen area with beams. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152