Coastal cottages and self catering in East England

1 Chequers Row, Friston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £315 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Friston sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: 1 Chequers Row is on the end of a terrace with a south/east facing garden with a walnut tree that gives dappled shade. Friston is a small tranquil village situated in a quiet area of Suffolk, within easy reach of many interesting locations, to make your holiday enjoyable. The old town of Aldeburgh with its beach and fishing boats, cinema, museum summer theatre, shops and restaurants, and Leiston with its leisure centre/pool, cinema and museum are about 4 miles away. As is Snape Maltings, which has shopping/galleries, and the concert hall. Thorpeness has its own laid back style and boating mere, is approximately 5 miles . Countryside with good, interesting walks is all around, of note are Dunwich heath, Minsmere bird reserve, and Rendlesham forest , Southwold, Walberswick, Orford and Woodbridge all are within 25 miles drive. 1 Chequers Row is on the end of a terrace of four houses which was built about 20 years ago, but is designed to look like a terrace of period cottages. It has an east/south facing garden with a walnut tree that gives dappled shade. It is a peaceful retreat with no parking worries and is within easy reach of interesting days out. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 20 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, CD player and wood burner. Kitchen: Cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin 2'6'' beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking: Private for 2 cars.

Ivy Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £634 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Ivy Cottage has recently been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard and is set in the heart of the town 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 greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Ivy Cottage has been completely updated and renovated to a very high standard creating a property suitable for families and also a cosy retreat for couples. It is beautifully furnished, well equipped and is situated in an ideal location with the beach, Common and town centre all within a few minutes walk. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with Freeview and DVD, iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and w.c. Stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with bunk beds Garden: A pretty, private and fenced courtyard with garden shed suitable for bike storage. Garden table and chairs also available. Parking: Free parking available at a short distance away (20 yards from property).Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog allowed.

5 Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £462 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Beautifully appointed harbour cottage overlooking Blackshore Quay Southwold Harbour - All the Harbour properties overlook the water with a mix of pleasure and working boats; beyond this are open views towards Walberswick which can be approached over the nearby footbridge or on the foot ferry (summer only). There are equally delightful views from the rear windows across meadows towards the town. Town centre shops and other amenities are three quarters of a mile away (fifteen minutes delightful walk) across grazing meadows and the common, whilst the beach is a similar distance along the side of the Blyth River to the harbour mouth. There is a good eating pub nearby which welcomes children, an exceptional fish and chip restaurant; a tea room and all the hustle and bustle of a sailing and fishing community. 5 Blackshore is a beautifully appointed harbour cottage overlooking Blackshore Quay with its good pub and fisherman's huts selling the catch of the day. The cottage is fitted to a good standard and provides a unique location for a family holiday. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 60 yards5 Blackshore is the winner of best property 2010 as chosen by our customers. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with built-in DVD player, CD Player and wood burner Conservatory with wicker table and chairs Dining Room with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Cottage style stairs up to First Floor with a wooden handrail either side of stairs and a stair gate available if required First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed En-Suite Shower Room with shower and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin 2'6'' beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin, w.c. Garden: Front garden which runs down to the harbour side - decked area immediately outside the property and small lawn with borders at the rear. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE THREE STEEP STEPS TO ACCESS PROPERTY VIA GARDEN AT FRONT. Parking: Free nearby. Heating: Oil-fired central heating/wood burner (will also burn coal).

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.

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £387 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Dunwich sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional Suffolk cottage situated in Dunwich within minutes of the village and sea Dunwich is an unspoilt coastal village with a mainly shingle beach. The Ship Inn serves good meals as does the Beach Cafe which is well known for its fish and chips - enjoyed best on the beach. Dunwich adjoins Dingle Marshes Nature Reserve, Dunwich Heath (cliff top is National Trust owned) and Minsmere RSPB is only three miles by foot. Southwold and Aldeburgh are both ten miles away. Trains and buses can be found four miles away at Darsham.Apple Tree Cottage is a traditional Suffolk cottage situated in a wooded valley accessed by a long, narrow unsurfaced lane. The cottage is simply furnished and is ideal for exploring all that the Suffolk Heritage Coast has to offer. It can be booked together with Walnut Tree Cottage to make accommodation for twelve people in total. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 600 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD player and open fire. Kitchen/Diner: Electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs. Winding stairs leading to.... FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: 2' 6'' twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Rear garden with furniture. Parking: Ample. Heating: Electric storage heaters. Pets: Two dogs permitted.

Old Cottage, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated on the edge of the coastal village and within walking distance of Sea Palling wide sandy beach.

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

Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated in the middle of the coastal village of Sea Palling on a quiet no-through road and within easy walking distance of the beach. It has adaptable family accommodation and is quite unique. An enclosed spacious garden makes it ideal for families. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/radio and inglenook with wood burner
Dining Area which is split level and open plan to the sitting room with table and chairs
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and patio doors leading onto rear garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 3 with four single beds - this is an eaves bedroom so there are sloping ceilings to the side
Bedroom 4/Children's Sitting Room with sofa bed - please state on booking if this is required, bean bags, TV and DVD player
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: The garden is enclosed, spacious and mainly laid to lawn with a patio area. Garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £3.00 per person per week, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Fixed stair gate. One basket of logs for the wood burner, books, games, toys, highchair and baby monitor.
Pets: Two dogs welcome, but please do not allow in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Additional pets by arrangement.
Notes: The stairs for Bedroom 3 and the Children's Sitting Room are quite steep and narrow, in keeping with a cottage of this age. Bedroom 3 is accessed via bedroom 4 with a curtain providing privacy.

Special Offers: There is a reduction for up to four people in Price Band A £303, Price Band B £392 for 7 nights and £229 in A Band and £293 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only. For 2012: Price Band A £313, Price Band B £404 for 7 nights and £236 in A Band and £302 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only.

Sunny, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Sunny is a modern property which is close to the beach and town centre, Comfortable accommodation and fully equipped for guests who require mobility equipment.

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

Sunny is a modern property on one level that has been fully equipped for guests who require disabled facilities. The property is spacious, with good ease of movement and has full wheelchair access. The large garden is fully enclosed and enjoys a high level of privacy. Shops/Pubs: within easy walking distance.

Open Plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen furnished in a modern style with mobility raiser arm chair and large standard armchair, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview and CD hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Area with low level gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, wall-mounted table with access for a wheelchair and dining chairs, level access door to the side garden
Bedroom 1 with a single profiling disability bed, single bed and electric ceiling hoist accessing main room and wet room, large curtained opening leads to the Wet Room with wheelchair access, shower, high level wc and wheelchair accessible washbasin, shower/commode chair, alarm, door leads to a level courtyard area

Garden: Enclosed rear courtyard and further enclosed side garden with lawn and garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway, hard surface parking for two cars.
Heating: Electric convection.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Extras: Wi-Fi available on request at £5 per week payable on booking
Notes: Sunny has internal access to property 1290 - Hunny, through a fully sound proofed door. The properties can be booked independently or together.

3 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £825 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Mere. Just a mile north of Aldeburgh is this fascinating seaside village, built in the 1920s by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie, an architect, barrister and playwright. The mock Tudor style of building is now the hallmark of Thorpeness, where the amenities include the Dolphin Inn, the Thorpeness Hotel with its 18-hole golf club, a country club with tennis courts and the Meare - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly pebble and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Meare. The property offers flexible accommodation and has the added advantage of a Children's games room in the garden. An excellent holiday choice. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Shower Room: Shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 5: Bunk beds. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed, washbasin and views of the Meare. Bedroom 2: Twin beds and views of the Meare. Bedroom 3: Single bed. Bedroom 4: Single bed. Bathroom: Roll top bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Garden room/Children's play room. Patio garden to the front with bench overlooking the Meare. Parking: Off-road parking to rear for one car. Heating: Gas heating.