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

The Stables, Quidenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Quidenham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Stables is a single storey detached property set in the spacious grounds of the owner's home. They have recently carried out a total refurbishment and it now provides spacious, attractive, high quality accommodation.

Quidenham is a small village surrounded by beautiful countryside in rural South Norfolk. It is an ideal location from which to explore the area, have a thrilling day at Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit which is only two miles away, or let the train take the strain; the local station is close by and has services to Cambridge or Norwich, where you can visit a plethora of museums, galleries, wine bars and restaurants or simply just soak up the atmosphere.

The Stables is a single-storey detached property set in the spacious grounds of the owners' home. They have recently carried out a total refurbishment and it now provides spacious, attractive, high quality accommodation. There is a conservatory and a sunny courtyard, both ideal places to relax with the papers or to enjoy a glass of wine as you plan the next day's activities. Shop/Pub: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD player and open fire
Dining Room with table and six chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine
Conservatory with comfortable seating and door to courtyard
Music Room/Study with a piano and door to courtyard
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with table and chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games, CD Hi-fi, radio and Wi-Fi.
Pets: One medium size dog welcome, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.

Church House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 6.

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: 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 Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Church House is a well presented traditional brick-built detached cottage with a light and airy feel to all rooms. Situated opposite Headlands Green, it is a short stroll from the beach and Thorpeness's famous Mere. The country-club, tennis courts and the 18-hole golf course are also nearby. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock and open fire. Stable door to an East facing decked area Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, view of the sea and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds and view of the sea Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front lawn with decked area. The rear garden is fully enclosed. Garden furniture. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars (plus ample for others nearby). Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

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.

Drift Cottage, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £558 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful 1920's period cottage, sitting on the edge of the common on a quiet lane. Walberswick has over a thousand acres of open access heath and marshland, protected as an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. The RSPB Bird Reserve at Minsmere is a short drive away and the seaside town of Southwold is within strolling distance along one of the many beautiful walks in and around Walberswick or the foot ferry that runs during the summer months. Within Walberswick there are tearooms, restaurants, two public houses, an art gallery, original crafts and gift shops. This is a delightful 1920's semi-detached period cottage, sitting on the edge of the common on a quiet lane. Drift Cottage sleeps eight in four or five bedrooms, has private parking, and enjoys open views from the front aspect. It has a charming and good sized south-facing garden that is fully enclosed, the main village shop, the main street, and the beach beyond are also within easy walking distance along with Southwold harbour. This property is a much loved family home, and is well-equipped making it an excellent choice for summer family holidays or cosy winter breaks. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 700 yards. Ground Floor: Snug Room with TV and DVD player Sitting Room with Freeview TV and DVD player and an open fire Kitchen/Diner with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, table and chairs and French doors leading out to garden Bedroom 1 with a double bed/or twins Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Laundry Cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bedroom 4 with bunk beds and cot Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: South facing rear garden, furniture and barbecue. Parking: Private for two cars. Heating: Central heating. Pets: One well-behaved dog allowed. Notes: Sofa bed in Snug Room.

The Gingerbread House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £866 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 14.

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

Accommodation overview: Very spacious Victorian town house just 100 yards from the seafront.

REDUCED OCCUPANCY PRICE FOR UP TO SIX PEOPLE AVAILABLE ON THIS PROPERTY

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.

This elegant and very spacious Victorian town house is arranged over three floors, and some rooms have sea views. It is built of local carrstone, known as Gingerbread stone - hence the name! The house is an excellent blend of old and new with features such as the original fireplaces, high corniced ceilings and even the servants' bells, which complement the very comfortable and well-equipped accommodation. It is situated in the centre of Hunstanton and has proved to be an ideal house for family holidays, being just a short walk from the seafront and all the local amenities. There is also the benefit of an enclosed garden and private parking. Shop/Pub: short walk

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, feature fireplace, TV with Freeview - Sky infrastructure in place - you may bring your own digibox, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi
Dining Room with dining table, chairs, feature fireplace and French doors to garden
Breakfast Room with table, chairs and living-flame gas fire
Kitchen with gas range cooker, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher
Cloakroom with wc
Garden Room/Store with occasional seating, and French doors to garden

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with sea views, a double bed, TV and En-Suite with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and En-Suite with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and TV with Freeview, 'Jack and Jill' door to bathroom
Bathroom with roll-top bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc - can be accessed from bedroom 3
Bedroom 4 with a single bed and second pull-out single bed
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink unit and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 5 with a double bed, TV with Freeview and bay window seat with sea view
Bedroom 6 with twin beds and TV with Freeview
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and Victorian wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned and patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Private for three cars at rear of property and roadside to the front.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept. and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Two Z-beds available on request. Three cots, two highchairs and stair gates available on request. Books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £6 per person per week payable on booking.
Pets: Well-behaved pets welcome.
Special Offer: There is a reduction for a maximum of six people on this property in the A & B Bands. This applies to full weeks and short breaks in a price range of £390 & £506 for a week and £294 & £379 for 3 nights. The top floor will not be available under this offer.

Chestnut Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £619 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Recently renovated Grade II brick & flint property offering comfortable, well equipped accommodation in the coastal village of Thornham.

Thornham is a quiet picturesque village that forms part of the conservation area on the North West Norfolk Coast. There is a wide sandy beach and a small harbour, both of which form part of a local nature reserve. There are some excellent pub/restaurants in the village one of which has won an award in 2010. The coastal town of Hunstanton is just four miles away, it has a sandy beach and many attractions for children. The Coast Hopper bus can take you to Wells, the RSPB reserve at Titchwell and villages including Brancaster and Burnham Market, an excellent opportunity to leave the car behind and enjoy the scenery.

Chestnut Cottage is a Grade II listed brick and flint semi-detached house which has been renovated to a high standard. It offers spacious family accommodation which is comfortable and attractively furnished, with an established, fully enclosed rear garden. In an excellent location for exploring the North Norfolk coastline it is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and door leading to
Conservatory/Dining Room with table and chairs
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower and washbasin
Cloakroom with wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn and established shrubs.
Parking: Two cars on drive.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided:Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome to be kept downstairs at all times and off the furniture. Additional dogs by arrangement with the owner, please enquire when booking.
Notes: Heating for the conservatory is by electric convector heater. The stairs in the property are in keeping with a property of this age and could be considered steep by some people. Please note weeks commencing 22nd April 2011 will be at price band D and not as advertised in the brochure price breaks.

Rainbow Cottage, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £356 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. 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 Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. It has been completely redecorated for the 2011 holiday season and has been nicely furnished with attention being paid to the details. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. Shop: 15yds Pub: 25ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and video. CD/Hi-Fi and open fire Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Dining Room with table and chairs Conservatory with seating Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Off road parking Heating: Gas heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome

Poppy Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £238 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Poppy Cottage has been carefully renovated and now offers a comfortable retreat for couples at any time of the year

The coastal village of Stiffkey is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has one of the richest salt marshes for wildlife in the country, providing excellent opportunities for both ornithology and walking. The sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells are just four miles along the coast and sailing is available at nearby Morston and Blakeney. Stiffkey has a shop and a pub which serves food, with further amenities available in the lovely Georgian town of Holt, which is seven miles away.

Poppy Cottage is an attractive single storey flint property tucked away behind a terrace of traditional flint cottages ideally placed to explore the local marshes, coastal path and beautiful beaches.. A short walk along the new footpath which borders the River Stiffkey will take you to the popular village inn and if you venture a little further, enjoy a coffee and browse the local produce at the village stores. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, dining table and chairs and a wood burner - archway to
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and microwave
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, separate wc and 3.5kg washing machine
Bedroom with a double bed and French doors to garden

Garden: Private enclosed rear garden laid to lawn with a table and chairs.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Electric central heating, starter pack of logs provided for wood burning stove.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: There is no vehicular access to property, approach is via a level path past the front of other properties including Nellies Cottage ref 866 and then through a shared courtyard. Access to bedroom is through the bathroom.