Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

Hitchens Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £328 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 4.

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

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.

With exposed flint walls and beams, Hitchens Cottage is on one level, with two spacious bedrooms created from buildings that stabled horses used for the Happisburgh lifeboat. Creatively furnished, the cottage features artwork by Ivon Hitchens. It has an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, Freeview box and radio/CD player
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

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.

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.

Shell House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £495 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Personal touches have been added to make anyone feel very welcome. An ideal family choice being a short walk to the High Street, The Pier and the Beach. 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 fifty 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. Shell House is a traditional bay fronted Victorian property which has been completely modernised throughout. Offering light, bright and spacious accommodation the owner has added personal touches to make anyone feel very welcome. An ideal family choice being a short walk to the High Street, The Pier and the Beach. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs CD/Radio Lobby with washing machine Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, flat screen TV with DVD player and partial sea views Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with bunk beds Bathroom with a roll top bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating.

Weathervane, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £315 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: An ideally located holiday property that is spacious, comfortable and close to the beach Southwold Denes - Southwold Denes stretches from Gun Hill to the harbour's mouth and acts as a vital sea defence for the town. Suffolk Coast and Heaths (to whom our customer's £1 booking donation goes) are working with several agencies to restore and maintain the important area. It is the home of skylarks and little terns (please be careful not to disturb the nests) and the habitat of sea holly, sea pea and bird's foot trefoil to name a few. Our properties here enjoy the sunrise over the sea and stunning sunsets over the marshes. Weathervane is a very spacious and comfortable house, close to the beach and within easy reach of the town centre. The property provides spacious living areas and the views from the upstairs windows are fabulous. The rear bedroom with its remarkable vista is a perfect spot to enjoy the setting sun. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and music centre Separate Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen/Breakfast Room: with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, door to garden and open aspect at the rear First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed facing the beach and with glimpses of the sea Bedroom 2 with a double bed and views of the common, grazing marshes, Walberswick and beyond Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: At the rear. Parking: Off road for 2 small cars adjacent to the house. Heating: Full central heating.

Shoe Cottage, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £415 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful mid-terraced cottage in local carstone with very comfortable accommodation that has been recently renovated to provide modern and well-equipped amenities. Sandy beach and town are both within easy walking distance.

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 carstone 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.

Shoe Cottage is a very attractive, mid-terraced property with a carstone front, which has been fully refurbished to provide accommodation that is spacious and comfortable. With attention to detail, tastefully furnished and modern amenities, it is in an excellent location for enjoying the full benefits of the town and sandy beaches. Shop/Pub/Restaurants: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Large Open Plan Sitting Room with two seating areas, separated by a central fireplace, comfortable seating, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD player and radio
Kitchen/Diner with a range cooker with electric ovens, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, table and six chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single daybed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle with drench head shower, washbasin and wc
Utility Cupboard with washing machine

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard style with patio, decked area and garden furniture.
Parking: Roadside with no restrictions.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: The stairs at the property are slightly steep with a handrail.

Eldoret, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1075 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: A beautifully presented property situated just off Aldeburgh's High Street with parking. Aldeburgh, home of the famous Aldeburgh Festival of Music, is a charming, historic seaside resort with many fine Georgian buildings. The town was a medieval fishing centre and fishermen still draw their boats onto the shingle beach to sell their catches. The area around Aldeburgh reflects the unspoilt nature of the Suffolk coast and only two miles along the shore is the unusual coastal village of Thorpeness, with its picturesque mere and excellent golf course. The town has a good selection of shops and eating places.Eldoret is a beautifully presented property situated just off Aldeburgh's High Street WITH PARKING! The original house was built as a surgery by a doctor who lived next door. Having been recently extended and totally refurbished, the property offers flexible accommodation and is ideal for holidays or a short break out of season. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and DVD, sofa bed sleeping +1Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Drawing Room with TV, video, SKY, Broadband Bedroom 5 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Large Storeroom which is suitable for bicycles First Floor: Staircase from the rear of the house leads to Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin, and w.c. Staircase from the front of the house leads to Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Two separate courtyard areas both with seating. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars. Heating: G.F.C.H.Pets: Pets by arrangement but must be kept downstairs at all times.

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.

Alexandra Villa, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: An attractive property which is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Close to the nature reserves of Snettisham and Titchwell and the popular and traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton. A great base for all seasons.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone - whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is less than two 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, there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area and Sandringham, the Queen's country estate is nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also pubs that serve food, such as the acclaimed Rose and Crown.

Alexandra Villa is a traditional "gingerbread" carrstone terraced property which was built in 1910 as a railwayman's cottage. The property is very attractive with stripped wooden floors and modern facilities whilst retaining its cottage character. The accommodation is very attractive and is an ideal holiday property in an excellent area of Norfolk for exploring the nature reserves, sandy beaches and historical centres that this part of Norfolk has to offer. Pub/Shop/Restaurants: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and open fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, walk-in pantry, TV, CD hi-fi and open fireplace
Kitchen with duel fuel range-style cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
Boot Room with washer/dryer
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with an iron king-size bed and feature fireplace
Bedroom 2 with iron twin beds and feature fireplace
Bedroom 3 with twin beds

Garden: Rear fully enclosed lawned garden with table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car or roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and open fires - fuel available locally.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games, CDs
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.