Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in East England

Tinkers Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £284 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Close to the sea, forest and heaths. Tinkers cottage is also close to a good pub at Dunwich. 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. Tinker's Cottage is only 300 yards from the beach and has excellent walks from the doorstep. Close to the centre of the village, it has splendid views from the front windows across Walberswick Bay to Southwold. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with TV, DVD player, music centre/CD player, large inglenook fireplace, dining table and chairs, Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine, door to garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Steep and winding cottage stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed which leads to Bedroom 2 with a single bed and also stair access to Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with twin beds and exposed roof timbers Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Central heating and open fire. Also Provided: Towels. Bike storage.

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.

Palm House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £974 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Palm House is a stylish, newly renovated Edwardian House situated in a quiet road near St Edmund's Church. 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! Palm House is a stylishly renovated Edwardian House situated in a quiet road near St Edmund's Church, but centrally located and within a few minutes walk of the sea-front, town centre and children's playground. The house is on three floors with a sunny, decked garden. Each room is beautifully decorated offering comfort and luxury. The large living room with open-fire and fabulous kitchen equipped to a very high standard are a joy, whilst the bedrooms are light and airy with elegant furnishings. On the top floor is a children's sitting room (or 5th bedroom) with TV, books and games. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 300 yards. Ground Floor: Hallway with plenty of hanging space and access to cellar Sitting Room with wide-screen TV/DVD, hi-fi system and a good selection of books, games Kitchen/Dining Room with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, Smeg fridge/freezer and large oak dining table and chairs with rear access to garden. Shower/Utility Room with shower cubicle, washbasin, w.c. and washing machine First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a large 5ft double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a 5ft brass double bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bedroom 5 children's TV room with DVD, floor cushions and double futon (only suitable for small children)Garden: Sunny, decked garden with outdoor dining furniture and barbecue. Side gate alley access. Parking: Outside, unrestricted street-parking. Heating: Central heating and open-fire. Also Provided: Welcoming bottle of wine, books and games. Wireless Broadband. Notes: Duvet and top pillows are feather filled.

The Coach House, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £573 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful property in the grounds of the owner's period property. Spacious, stylish accommodation that is well equipped and presented.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of the Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the Wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep and Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

The Coach House sits in the grounds of the owner's 1700s period property which was built for the uncle of Horatio Nelson. It has been beautifully restored with attention to detail and has been furnished to a tasteful and stylish high standard. It offers spacious, comfortable accommodation in a super location. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and open fire
Kitchen with electric range cooker, SMEG fridge with freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Conservatory/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, table and chairs and patio doors leading to garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatic mixer shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with zip-and-link twin beds which can be joined to make a 6ft double - please state preference on booking
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large and fully enclosed with a patio area, table, chairs and barbecue.
Laundry Room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and logs for the open fire.
Also Provided: Towels - but not beach towels, books, games and CDs.

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.

Dora Cottage, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £360 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive Victorian cottage less than a mile from the beach.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

Dora Cottage is an attractive Victorian cottage, with character features, situated in the heart of the village. The interior is bright and cheerful and provides well-equipped and comfortably furnished accommodation, ideal for a family holiday, being less than a mile from the beach. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 500 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Sky package, DVD player and gas fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs and open fire
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Shingled area at front, to the rear is a fully enclosed lawned garden with patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars at front of property.
Heating: G.F.C.H. Open fire - logs provided.
Also Provided: Towels. Wi-Fi. Stair gate. Cot bedding. Books, games and some children's toys.
Pets: One medium-sized, well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: There are steep cottage stairs in keeping with a cottage of this age.

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.

Stranraer, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Stranraer is a spacious property offering comfortable accommodation in the North Norfolk village of Brancaster.

Brancaster and neighbouring Brancaster Staithe are lovely coastal villages, which have much to offer, making them ideal holiday locations at any time of the year. There is a wonderful sandy beach, numerous coastal and countryside walks, a golf course, a tennis court and excellent sailing from Brancaster Staithe. There are three well known pubs The Jolly Sailors, The Ship and The White Horse within the two villages which serve food, or you can buy locally caught sea food. The lovely village of Burnham Market is just a short drive away with its excellent range of shops, restaurants and pubs. The area abounds with numerous opportunities for bird watchers with the RSPB reserve at Titchwell two miles away, which can be reached on foot along the coast path. Boat trips to Scolt Head and sailing are available at Brancaster Staithe.

Stranraer is a modern house, refurbished to a high standard, set in a quiet lane in this popular coastal village. It provides spacious, comfortable, accommodation with contemporary bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. The property is surrounded by an attractive enclosed garden and backs on to open farmland, with views to the sea from the upstairs windows. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and wood burner
Snug Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and children's play area
Kitchen/Dining Room with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, combi/microwave, table and eight chairs
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Exterior Utility Room with washer/dryer and table football

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, cot and En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with twin beds,
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed garden surrounds house, laid mainly to lawn with patio area, table, chairs and gas barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for four large cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gate, Z bed, Wi-Fi, phone for incoming calls, CDs, books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.