Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Rosstyn House is a spacious, delightful property over three storeys, with sea views from most of the rooms. In a central location with the seaside resort of Hunstanton it offers an ideal opportunity to experience a traditional seaside holiday.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird-watching. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Rosstyn House is an imposing three-storey semi-detached family house enjoying a superb position overlooking Lincoln Square and with wide views to the sea. It offers excellent accommodation for eight people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The High Street is within easy reach as are the various other amenities the town has to offer. With its wide selection of leisure activities and other attractions, Hunstanton is an ideal location for enjoying a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: several within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs and decorative fireplace - sealed and not for use
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Breakfast Room with table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 with a double bed, sofa and desk

Garden: The main garden is to the rear and consists of a small grass area and patio with garden furniture. There is a small decorative garden at the front of the property.
Parking: Roadside on Lincoln Square where parking is not normally a problem. There is a strip of land to the side of the property which is off-road and can be used if required although it is not designated.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Broadband, CDs, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at a £1.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Bedroom 3 is heated by night storage heaters

Margaretting, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £579 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. Margaretting is a spacious seaside house situated just one street back from Crag Path. Sea views from the sitting room, bedroom 1 and 2 make it the perfect family seaside retreat. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge with ice-box, microwave and washing machine Dining Area with table and chairs and gas fire First Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and gas fire. Sea views Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, washbasin and sea view Bedroom 2 with twin beds, washbasin and sea view Bedroom 3 with twin beds and washbasin Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and washbasin Garden: Small courtyard. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas fires and electric heaters.

Wyndham House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £981 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 13.

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

Accommodation overview: Wyndham House is a beautiful classic Georgian house situated in a prominent position within the Seaside town of Aldeburgh. Sea views, car parking, a private garden and flexible accommodation make this the perfect choice for any family gathering. 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. Wyndham House is a beautiful classic Georgian house situated in a prominent position within the seaside town of Aldeburgh. Sea views, car parking, a private garden and flexible accommodation make this the perfect choice for any family gathering. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 25 yardsGround Floor: Drawing Room with open fire Sitting Room with T.V. and DVD. Open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven, hob and dishwasher. Table and chairs Utility with large fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 7 with a single four poster bed First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and En-suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, bidet washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a super king size bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with a king size bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Kitchen Area with fridge, kettle and drink making facilities Bedroom 5 with twin beds Bedroom 6 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Large garden with garden furniture. Parking: Two designated car parking spaces. Heating: Gas fired. Notes: Towels included. A security deposit of £200 is required by the owner six weeks prior to your holiday.

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 6.

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

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.

Moore Cottage has a wealth of exposed beams and flint walls. It has been tastefully decorated and features pictures representing some of the famous works of the sculptor Henry Moore. It has a first floor master bedroom with views of the sea and pond and an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

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.

Sol Backen, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £858 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Aldeburgh and the surrounding area have 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 on summer weekends. Sol Backen is a wonderful detached period property with views from the garden over the marshes and the sea skyline beyond. Spacious accommodation makes this an ideal family choice or for a family gathering. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn cooker, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and table and chairs. CD/Radio Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Study First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and En-suite Bathroom with roll top bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed and door to Bedroom 4 with a 2'6 single bed Bedroom 3 with a 2'6 single bed and washbasin Bathroom with bath and washbasin Cloakroom with w.c. Garden: Large front and rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample off road parking. Heating: Gas heating.

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.

Lilac Cottage, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A cosy, recently refurbished cottage that is situated in the village conservation area.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone, whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is less than three miles and, with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton five miles away, it is a perfect location for discovering Norfolk's splendid coastline. Ornithologists will enjoy the RSPB reserves close by and there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area. There are many attractions offering excellent days out nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also many pubs which serve food.

Lilac Cottage and Laburnham Cottage (1189) are pretty red brick terrace cottages with pantile roofs, built in 1910 and situated in the centre of the village conservation area, in a tranquil setting. Newly refurbished to a comfortable standard, the cottages are warm, cosy and well equipped within easy walking distance of the local facilities. Pub: within walking distance Shop: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player CD hi-fi and free-standing electric flame effect fire
Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, table and chairs
External Laundry Room with washing machine and tumble dryer - shared with neighbouring Laburnum Cottage

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed - this room has sloping ceilings
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small paved patio with garden furniture leading onto a shingle rustic garden with attractive bamboo planting, rustic fencing and enclosed , plus an additional seating area to grass through a small gate - these area's are shared with neighbouring Laburnum Cottage.
Parking: Off-road for one medium sized car, directly in front of the cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: Laburnum and Lilac Cottages (property ref 1189,1190) are ideal for sharing a holiday with friends and family whilst still retaining individual privacy, unfortunately they are not suitable for children under 12 years of age due to the bed configuration. With slightly different styles they both offer very comfortable accommodation which is stylishly presented. Please note there are no single beds in the cottage. Short break bookings are very welcome; however they may be required to finish on a Saturday please check with Norfolk Country Cottages.

Albion House, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Albion House is a listed period town house in close proximity to the beach and Cromer town centre. It offers spacious family holiday accommodation over three floors.

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.

Albion House is a listed period town house situated in the centre of Cromer only yards from the town centre and beach. It is a classic townhouse with accommodation over three floors and is located in a narrow street with properties of a similar age. It offers pleasant, comfortable family accommodation with full or side sea views from all the bedrooms and has the benefit of a private parking space a short walk away. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, LCD TV with free to air satellite channels, video, DVD player, electric wood burner style fire and archway through to
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, TV, bay window and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed, TV and bay window
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and views over the beach and sea

Garden: Fully enclosed small rear courtyard with garden furniture - please note neighbouring property has right of access, this is rarely used.
Parking: For one car in a private car park only a few minutes walk away from the property; there is vehicle access for unloading outside Albion House.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £30 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi, Z-bed available on request, books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome, to be kept downstairs at all times.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £5 per person per week, payable on booking.