Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Avon Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £293 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Avon Cottage, a nicely proportioned 19th Century cottage, is just one road back from the sea front. 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. Avon Cottage, a nicely proportioned 19th Century cottage, is just one road back from the sea front - the sight and sound of the briny within 50 yards. It is well laid out and provides spacious, good quality accommodation for up to four people. It is on the south side of the town centre within easy walking distance of all amenities. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room tastefully furnished with TV, DVD, CD player/radio, dining table and chairs and French windows to attractive sheltered courtyard Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom very spacious with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed and attractive private courtyard at rear. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating. Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Fairfield Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £451 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A Victorian property in Aldeburgh only a few minutes from the shops and beach and having a footpath leading to the marshes and river 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. Situated at the southern end of the town and within a few minutes walk of the shops, beach and sea, Fairfield Cottage is a refurbished Victorian property retaining some original features and giving a feeling of space. A footpath runs a short distance away leading to the marshes and river. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 150 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, Sky+, DVD, wood burner. Dining Area: Table and chairs, radio. Kitchen: Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Area: Small freezer, washer dryer. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed. Bedroom 2: Single bed. Bathroom: Bath, shower attachment, washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Studio/Bedroom 3: Care must be taken whilst accessing this room as it is entered via a sturdy loft ladder and has a single bed. There are views of the River Alde and the town marshes from this room Garden: with furniture. (Please use the rear of the property as the main entrance which is just down the alley way at the side of the cottage.) Parking: Private for one car at the end of the garden. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Wi-Fi provided.

Salisbury House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £885 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Salisbury House is situated in the heart of the bustling seaside town of Southwold and is in the same road as the famous Lighthouse and close to Southwold's characteristic beach huts, promenade and historic pier. Southwold Central - The properties located in central Southwold are all within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including a greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The upper promenade is ideal for a peaceful stroll at any time of the year and provides quick access to the beach and of course, the lighthouse in the town is a good landmark. There is also easy access to the common and a nearby footpath takes you down to the harbour with the foot ferry to Walberswick (summer only). Don't forget that the beach is never very far away! Salisbury House is situated in the heart of the bustling seaside town of Southwold and is in the same road as the famous Lighthouse and close to Southwold's characteristic beach huts, promenade and historic pier. Salisbury House offers very comfortable accommodation with high quality furnishings and is an ideal base for families and couples to enjoy. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher Utility Room with fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bedroom 4 with twin bed sparking: On-street parking. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One small well-behaved pet welcome. Also provided: Towels, Wi Fi, books and games.

Samphire, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £495 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: Samphire is an immaculately presented three story house situated on the edge of Church Farm in Aldeburgh. 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. Samphire is an immaculately presented three story property situated on the edge of Church Farm. There are stunning views over the Marshes towards Thorpeness and of the sea from the first floor Sitting Room balcony and from the main bedroom's cosy window seat. With wonderful attention to detail, Samphire really has far more to offer than there is room to list! The perfect retreat for the discerning visitor. Shop: 700 yards Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and wood burning stove Cloakroom with w.c., wash basin and washer/dryer Kitchen with electric and gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and radio/CD/MP3player. Table and chairs. French doors to rear courtyard garden. First Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and SKY. Electric wall mounted flame effect fire. French doors to balcony. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 1 with king size bed. Bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, wash basin and w.c. Garden: Attractive walled landscaped front garden with seating. Pretty rear walled courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Single garage plus unrestricted on-street parking. Heating: Air source heat pump.

19 New Street, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £274 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: This fisherman's cottage has been fully modernised, with many of the original beams retained. It is a really cosy character cottage which is in a great location for a holiday in Cromer.

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.

This fisherman's cottage has been fully modernised, with some original beams retained making a cosy character cottage. Being only 50 yards from the seafront and in easy walking distance of the town centre it offers excellent accommodation for a relaxing seaside holiday. Shop: within walking distance Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video, CD hi-fi, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with icebox and microwave
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and space for a travel cot
Bedroom 2 with a double bed

Garden: Enclosed, secure courtyard with decked area, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside or nearby public car park.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games. Travel cot and stair gate. Beach mats and chairs, buckets and spades. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One well-behaved dog or cat welcome.
Notes: The property has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age.

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £373 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Northrepps sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village, which is a short distance from the beaches at Overstrand and Cromer.

Northrepps is a picturesque rural village, which is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is only one mile from Overstrand, with quiet sands that are great for both lazy summer days and bracing winter walks. The bustling coastal resort of Cromer is just two and a half miles away and also has a lovely sandy beach as well as a pier, traditional seaside entertainment, a good range of shops and eating places and excellent cliff-top walks. The area offers scenic paths for walks and bike rides and the cottage is located close to the North Norfolk Cycle way.

Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which, offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village. Within walking distance of the local pub, it is attractively furnished, with a bedroom annexe which is great for teenagers and offering additional accommodation for those who wish for their own space. Shop: 2 miles Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating and split into two areas with a main sitting area with TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi and a second sitting area with comfortable seating
Dining Room with table, chairs and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with 2ft 6" twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand held telephone style shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Annexe - ground floor with a single bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in power shower, washbasin and wc - this room is an optional extra and only suitable in summer months, May to Sept only - please see charges below

Garden: Front and rear garden. The front garden has a small covered pond which may make it unsuitable for young children. The rear garden is enclosed and has a small lawn area, patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway at the front of the property for two to three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. in all rooms, except the annexe which has a free-standing thermostatic electric radiator, included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct to Apr, payable on booking..
Also Provided: Stairgate and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome, with restriction on upstairs and bedrooms.
Extras: The Annexe is available May to Sept only as an optional extra of £40 per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Please note that Shamrock's has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age; some guests, particularly very young children, may not find these suitable.

Bide-A-Wee, Waxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Waxham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional seaside holiday retreat set just behind the sand dunes.

Waxham is a quiet village in an unspoilt area along the totally un-spoilt East Coast. The Norfolk Broads are only a mile from the sand dunes, which separate the land and sea. Families will enjoy holidays spent on the beach which is wide and sandy whilst birdwatchers will enjoy the quiet location and abundant wildlife. The village facilities at Sea Palling are just a short distance away with the small market town of Stalham approximately four miles away.

Bide-A-Wee is a simple but delightful traditional seaside chalet and makes a superb holiday retreat. It is set just behind the sand dunes where a path leads to the glorious sandy beach. It provides comfortable single-storey accommodation in an excellent location for a beach holiday. The Broads and its numerous villages are just a short distance away. Its greatest charm is in its location which is totally ideal for a holiday which is unique and of a by-gone-age. Pub/Shop: 1 mile

Entrance to
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, DVD player, CD/radio and video
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 is a small room with twin beds
Shower Room with shower and washbasin door to
Separate wc

Garden: Lawned and patio garden which is securely fenced on all sides.
Parking: Available along the quiet access road to the beach, which ends about 50 yards from the property. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can drive through the sand.
Heating: Electric panel heating.
Also Provided: Bath towels - not beach towels - are provided. Good selection of books and games. Telephone with honesty box.
Pets: Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Notes: As mentioned above, vehicle access ends about 50 yards from the property, over sand which is not suitable for cars unless they are four-wheel-drive.

51 High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £239 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Little fisherman's cottage in Blakeney tucked away off the High Street. Good value for money accommodation and perfect for couples.

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.

This delightful little fisherman's cottage is tucked away just off the high street, a few minutes stroll from the quayside. It provides cosy accommodation, offering good value for money within this popular village. Shops/Pubs: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, sofa bed, TV/DVD, wood burner, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

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

Garden: Shared courtyard area at the front of the property with garden furniture.
Parking: Free public car park 200 yards from the cottage.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Towels.
Notes: The stairs are steep in keeping with a property of this age. The cottage is suited for two people but the sofa bed allows for children or for guests to visit during your stay or an alternative sleeping arrangement.