Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Lavender Cottage, Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £860 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Westleton sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Lavender Cottage is an 18th century large family cottage with a lovely homely feel in the centre of the pretty village of Westleton. Westleton is a pretty village midway between Aldeburgh and Southwold, with the coast at Dunwich only two and a half miles away. Centred around a large green, Westleton is one of the most popular places to stay on the Heritage Coast. It is an ideal base for the beach or for Minsmere, as well as the coastal heaths and forests. There are two good pubs, a restaurant and well-stocked village store/post office - all in the village centre. Much of the area around the village is accessible open heath or mixed woodland. Lavender Cottage is an 18th century large family cottage, previously the Vicarage. It has a lovely homely feel and has been recently renovated to a high standard. Perfect for a family holiday with the added advantage of a separate games room and everything children and adults could want to have fun during their time away. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 25ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room 1 with wood burner, Sky TV/DVD leading through to Study/Music Room with piano, table and chairs Sitting Room 2 with wood burner leading through to Dining Room with table and chairs leading through to Kitchen/Utility with gas hob and electric oven, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble drier Bathroom with over-bath power shower, hand held shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a four-poster double bed Shower Room with very small sit-down shower cubicle (suitable for a small child), washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed Steep cottage stairs to..Second Floor Bedroom 3 with a double bed - restricted height due to eaves Bedroom 4 with a double bed - restricted height due to eaves Annexe Ground Floor: with Sitting Room, table and chairs, Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom with double bed (Please note that due to eves there is restricted headroom and access to both sides of the bed)Garden: Large and enclosed, however dogs and children need to be supervised, two patio areas, BBQs, table and chairs. Parking: Room for 4 cars on drive. Heating: Oil central heating and wood burners. Wall mounted electric panel heaters. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Large Garage, Games Room in garden with pool table, table tennis table, games and books, Play Station 2, sitting area with TV/DVD Notes: A security deposit cheque of £150 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. There is a basic Sky package at the house, but if owner is given some notice, the package can be upgraded to Sports or Movies for an additional £20

The Elms Mews, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £366 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Situated in a lovely garden with private parking, a couple of minutes from the High Street shops and sea. Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are 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 popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. The Elms Mews is a beautifully presented first floor studio flat situated in the garden of the owners home in Lorne Road. The property is perfect for a weekend getaway or a relaxing week by the sea. The Elms Mews has the added advantage of a much sought after car parking space! Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards. First Floor: Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with flat screen TV, DVD/video, Freeview Wi Fi, and small dining table and chairs Kitchen Area to include electric cooker and two-ring hob, fridge with ice box and microwave Bedroom Area with a double bed Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and w.c. Heated towel rail Garden: Small garden area with table and chairs. Bike storage available. Washing machine and tumble dryer in garage for customers to use. Parking: For one car. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

Corinthian Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £446 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 5.

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. Corinthian Cottage is a comfortable family house situated in Crabbe Street just one road back from Aldeburgh's sea front. Spacious accommodation and with the added advantage of two shower rooms. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 15 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD. Telephone for incoming calls. Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box and microwave First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with single bed and En-suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small rear courtyard. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.

Feather Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A former ale house, this one double bedroom property was originally built around 1470. Feather Cottage is furnished to a simple style that assists an authentic feel but all the modern conveniences are in place. Peasenhall lies along a valley running east to west and Peasenhall's main street (the A1120) runs alongside the 'Causeway' - a brook, which is now a culvert with bridges across it. On either side are pretty cottages, some in traditional Suffolk pink, some thatched, others slated or roofed with pantiles. The nearest pub is only a 20 minute walk away to The White Horse in Sibton. Peasenhall has a village stores, a renowned delicatessen, a family butchers and cafe. It's an ideal location from which to explore Suffolk's country footpaths and country lanes as well as exploring the pretty villages and market towns along the Suffolk Heritage Coast which is a short fifteen minutes away. Varieties of footpaths lead from the village out over open fields and are ideal for walking or cycling. Quieter in high season than the coast itself but close to Aldeburgh, Walberswick and Southwold is Feather Cottage. A former ale house, this one double bedroom property was originally built around 1470. The spacious double room was added later and is possibly Jacobean and the kitchen, lobby and bathroom are early 20th century. Feather Cottage is furnished to a simple style that assists an authentic feel but all the modern conveniences are in place. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 0.75 mile Ground Floor: Open Plan Room with Sitting Room including flat screen TV/DVD, Freeview, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and w.c. Steep stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Garden: Sun trap at rear of property with small decking area, small laid lawn and bedding areas. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Solid fuel and economy 7. Starter pack of logs provided. Notes: Pets welcome.

Hunny, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Hunny is a very comfortable property which is well equipped and close to the beach and town centre.

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. 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 opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Hunny is a semi-detached house which is close to the beach and town centre. Well-equipped and spacious, the accommodation is comfortable and well presented. The garden is fully enclosed and safe for children. Pubs/Shop/Restaurants: within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room furnished in a modern style with comfortable seating, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and feature living flame effect fire
Dining Room with dining table, chairs and feature living flame electric fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and tumble dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: Night storage and electric convection.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Extras: Wi-Fi available on request at £5 per week payable on booking
Notes: Hunny has internal access to property 1289 - Sunny through a fully sound proofed door, which is a single storey unit, fully equipped for guests with mobility requirements. The properties can be booked independently or together.

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.

Santa Monica, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Santa Monica is a spacious chalet for two people, offering versatile accommodation in the Marrams. Formerly a fisherman's cabin, it has been renovated and offers decoration in an original and rustic style which reflects the owner's personality

With its lovely sandy beach and traditional seaside atmosphere, Sea Palling is a perfect location for a coastal holiday. On a summer's day you may like a swim in the sea, a cycle ride through the country lanes, a boat trip on the nearby Broads or a visit to one of the many attractions close by. In winter what better than an invigorating walk along the beach followed by a warming drink inside your cosy cottage. The village has a shop, post office and two pubs.

Santa Monica is a spacious chalet for two people, offering versatile accommodation in the Marrams. Formerly a fisherman's cabin it has been renovated and offers decoration in an original and rustic style which reflects the owner's personality. With a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom it is comfortable with modern facilities. It benefits from lovely views over the countryside to the front and a path over the dunes to the rear giving you direct access to the beach. The veranda to the front of the property is a feature and allows you to enjoy covered al fresco dining. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Sitting/Dining Room with wood panelling, comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, table, chairs and multi-fuel pot-bellied stove
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Day Room/Bedroom 2 with a single day bed - please request on booking
Bathroom with enamelled claw foot bath, brass washbasin and wc
Inner Hall with shower cubicle

Garden: Large area with marram-type grass and Norfolk reed, enclosed to the front, veranda with a table, bench seating and washing-up station, further decked area to the side of the property and path to the dunes to the rear which is relatively steep.
Parking: For one car to the front of the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H, multi-fuel pot-bellied stove and heated towel rail to the bathroom.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Scuttle of coal. Books and games.
Extras: Continuous heating is available for £15 per booking, payable on booking.

Flint Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £662 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Flint Cottage is situated to the southern end of the High Street, a stones throw from the Beach, shops and the Yacht Club. 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. Flint Cottage is situated to the southern end of the High Street, a stone's throw from the Beach, shops and the Yacht Club. The house offers good family accommodation and is particularly suited to holiday makers enjoying outdoor pursuits as a good sized internal store is available for golf clubs, walking boots, or even a canoe! Flint Cottage also offers a good sized rear garden with view across the marshes. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD. Conservatory: Table and seating. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge and dishwasher Cloakroom 1: Washbasin and wc. Internal Store: Fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer. Cloakroom 2: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed and views over marshes. Bedroom 2: Double bed and views over marshes. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 4: Twin beds. Situated above and accessed through the internal store. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with lawned area and patio with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating.