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

St Marys, West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in West Runton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive Edwardian detached seaside house. Ideal for a family holiday.

The small coastal village of West Runton lies between Cromer and Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. There is golf available in the village and a fine sand and pebble beach with exposed rock pools at low tide which are great fun for children. The village is also backed by National Trust woodland offering an abundance of walking opportunities across to Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park and the Norfolk Coast Path, all of which give some super views across the countryside. The Bittern and national rail line are accessible from the village and from here you can access Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer and enjoy the opportunity of leaving the car behind. The village has excellent eating places as well as a cafe, butchers, greengrocers, newsagents, a small super market and is also close to The Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary.

St Mary's is a light and airy Edwardian seaside house, with a pretty garden, just ten minutes walk up from the beach. The bedrooms have views across to the sea, and over open fields at the back. It is ideal for a relaxing family holiday being both comfortable and well equipped and also within easy reach of the village amenities. Shop/Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Room with Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, large pine dining table and chairs
Living Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video and open fire
Utility Area with washing machine
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, small TV and video
Bathroom with large bath, over-bath shower washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds
Steep, narrow ladder-type stairs leading to:
Bedroom 4 with twin beds - this is an attic bedroom with sloping ceilings that are not full height, so may be more suited to older children

Garden: Fully enclosed garden with lawn, patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars and further roadside parking.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Extra's: Towels are available for hire at £6 per person payable on booking
Notes: Short breaks are available at any time of the year except school holidays. Please ask for details.

Clematis Cottage, Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £295 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lavenham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Welcome to Clematis Cottage, a wonderfully positioned terraced cottage in the heart of the village within a few steps of all the historic sights of Lavenham Lavenham is England's finest medieval village and is often regarded as the food capital of Suffolk. It is a wonderful place to visit with great restaurants and local pubs plus a great variety of interesting shops and galleries. Lavenham is a destination within itself with such proximity to the beautiful landscape of Constable Country, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, Lavenham is an ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast. Welcome to Clematis Cottage, a wonderfully positioned terraced cottage in the heart of the village and within a few steps of the historic sights of Lavenham. It also boasts a lovely secluded courtyard garden at the back to enjoy some peace and quiet. The beautiful beamed interior is very comfortable with a spacious lounge and dining room as well as two double bedrooms upstairs. Shop: 100 metres Pub: 50 metres Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine and tumble dryer Cloakroom with w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Garage for one small car or on street. Heating: Gas heating.

The Old Coach House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £669 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lowestoft sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A detached exceptionally spacious property within a very short walk of the beach at Lowestoft - only a mile away from Pleasurewood Hills Lowestoft is Suffolk's second largest town and has two piers situated on the south beach. The southerly pier, called the Claremont Pier, originally served as a port of call for steamers travelling to and from London. There are many places of interest in the area including Pleasurewood Hills to the north of the town, The East Anglia Transport Museum, Africa Alive, Ness Point, which is the most easterly location in the United Kingdom, Oulton Broad, Belle Vue Park and Nicholas Everett Park with its pet corner. There are three blue flag beaches, several good pubs and restaurants, ten-pin bowling, cinema, theatre and an annual Air Festival. The Old Coach House is a detached, exceptionally spacious property within only a very short walk of the beach and town centre. The property has character, and offers good quality accommodation. It is attractively furnished, and well equipped. There is plenty of parking, the garden is private and has a hot tub. With its proximity to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, and being in such a quiet but convenient position, the property provides an ideal base for a holiday at any time of the year. Pleasurewood Hills is within a mile of the property. Shop: 0.5 m Pub: 200m. Ground Floor: Snug with TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, piano and TV/DVD Kitchen with Aga, wine cooler, microwave and breakfast area Utility Room with American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier and cooker. Conservatory with furniture, TV (for DVDs only), table and chairs Cloakroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Sitting Room with furniture, open fire, large flat screen TV/DVD/Freeview Stairs from the Snug leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: The garden is divided into several patio and decked areas. There is a hot tub and an uncovered pond in the grounds, care should be taken with young children at all times. Parking: For several cars - Electric gates. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Starter pack of logs for open fire and travel cot. There is internet connection at the property.

1 Catlin Cottages, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £294 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: 1 Catlin Cottages is tucked away in a quiet position at the end of a pretty flower-lined loke but within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Cley. It is a charming, early 19th century, former fisherman's cottage.

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is a very good delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, which serve meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt just four miles away.

1 Catlin Cottages is tucked away in a quiet position at the end of a pretty flower-lined loke but within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Cley. It is an early 19th century former fisherman's cottage that has been renovated to a high standard without losing its traditional charm. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.12 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Sky basic package, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with hand-made traditional pine units, electric cooker, microwave and fridge with icebox
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and door through to
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Sunny courtyard to front of property with garden bench.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Night storage heaters and electric convector heaters.
Also Provided: Towels. Games, radio and Wi-Fi.
Notes: The property has cottage-style stairs, which may cause problems for people with limited mobility, please ask for details. Due to layout of bedrooms, property is more suitable for family use. There is a right of way to the neighbouring property through the courtyard. Pull-out bed in bedroom 2 is for occasional use as there is restricted space when fully pulled out.

Sol Backen, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £858 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Aldeburgh and the surrounding area have 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 on summer weekends. Sol Backen is a wonderful detached period property with views from the garden over the marshes and the sea skyline beyond. Spacious accommodation makes this an ideal family choice or for a family gathering. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn cooker, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and table and chairs. CD/Radio Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Study First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and En-suite Bathroom with roll top bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed and door to Bedroom 4 with a 2'6 single bed Bedroom 3 with a 2'6 single bed and washbasin Bathroom with bath and washbasin Cloakroom with w.c. Garden: Large front and rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample off road parking. Heating: Gas heating.

Well Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £290 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal location for those looking for a quiet retreat but with easy access to the town centre 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! Well Cottage has been tastefully furnished with carefree holidays in mind. It has frontage to the road that only serves the North Green properties and the carefully tended green. Therefore the location is ideal for those looking for a quieter location but with easy access to all the town amenities. Shops: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and music centre, open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with compact units, gas cooker, microwave and fridge Utility Room with washing machine, washbasin and w.c. Easy stairs from dining room to small first floor landing First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with raised cabin bed (double size but with access only from the ladder on one side) Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with walk in shower cubicle, bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden : Small yard at rear. Parking: Street parking 100 yards away. Heating : Full central heating and open fire (fuel supplied in winter).

Green Side Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £545 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Greenside cottage is a charming cottage with bags of character. Set within the heart of this popular village with its award winning restaurant. The wide sandy beaches are within walking distance, as is Burnham Market and Brancaster. Great Holidays.

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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.

Green Side Cottage is a delightful 300-year-old cottage situated in the heart of the village, within walking distance of all the village amenities, which include some excellent pubs and restaurants. It has bags of character with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and modern facilities. The beach and nature reserve are within easy walking distance. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 75 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, DVD player, digital Freeview box with inbuilt recording facility, portable CD player, PlayStation 2 and wood burner.
Dining Room with a dining table and six chairs.
Kitchen with electric cooker, two fridges with icebox, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, table and chairs and French doors leading to patio garden.
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with double bed, wall-mounted plasma TV, DVD, washbasin and En-Suite Shower Room with shower only
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small enclosed courtyard-style patio to the side of the property with table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside outside property.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £20 per person per week, payable on booking.

Alde End Cottage, Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £345 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snape sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Featuring beams and with lots of character, Alde End is situated approximately 300 yards from Snape Maltings and the River Alde. Snape is best known as the venue for the Aldeburgh Festival and for other events throughout the year held in the Maltings Concert Hall. However, the pretty village, at the head of the tidal estuary, is a popular holiday venue in its own right and central for exploring the unique area of the Suffolk Heritage Coast - the tidal estuary and network of footpaths are one of the most interesting areas of Suffolk for exploring on foot. There is easy access to the fascinating coastal town of Aldeburgh, plus castles and much more to explore at Framlingham and Orford. The burial treasures at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, should not be missed also. Part of Alde End Cottage was built around 250 years ago. Featuring beams and with lots of character, it's situated approximately 300 yards from Snape Maltings and the River Alde on the village crossroads and is just a stone's throw away from both public houses where good food is served. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, table and chairs and a solid-fuel stove. Kitchen: Oven and ceramic hob, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Steep stairs to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with garden furniture. Parking: Private for 2 cars. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls.