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

8 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £648 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Not only does 8 The Haven have wonderful views of the Meare but it has been recently renovated and now provides thoughtful, well laid out and comfortable accommodation for any family. 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. 8 The Haven is a beautiful property. Not only does it have wonderful views of the Meare but it has been recently renovated and now provides thoughtful, well laid out and comfortable accommodation for any family. Personal touches and open fires provide a relaxed feel making it ideal for a holiday or short break at anytime of the year. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, Freesat and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, open fire and CD/radio Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bedroom 5 with a single bed Bathroom with 3/4 bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front garden with garden furniture and views over the Meare. Small rear garden with bicycle rack for 4 bicycles. Parking: Off road for two cars to rear of house. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: A security deposit of £250 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. Important note: This property sleeps a maximum of 8 persons only

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.

Ilex House, Sizewell, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £284 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sizewell sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. Sizewell is a small hamlet on the coast approximately 5 miles south of Aldeburgh. There are shops, pubs and restaurant here as well as at Leiston approximately 2 miles away. The area has something for everyone - for birdwatchers there's the RSPB reserve at Minsmere, North Warren and Havergate Island, 18-hole golf courses at Thorpeness, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge, boating, tennis at Thorpeness and sailing at Aldeburgh. Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. There is a large garden with steps that lead directly to the beach. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 1.5 miles. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, secondary fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Separate play area with table and chairs and radio. Utility Room: Washing machine, separate wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Twin beds, washbasin and sea view. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: Very small child's room with 2'6'' bed and washbasin. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Large garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample.

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.

Eastwood, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £589 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick 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: An interesting detached period house in the beautiful seaside village of Walberswick Walberswick has over a thousand acres of open access heath and marshland, protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural 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 by using 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. Eastwood is a characterful detached period house situated in its own private mature garden. Ideally situated to explore the Heritage Coast, Eastwood would provide a wonderful retreat for a family holiday. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player and video. The room also has a wood burning stove Dining Room with table and chairs and wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and washbasin Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Lawned area, patio and has the benefit of garden furniture. Parking: On road and driveway for two cars Heating: Oil-fired central heating.

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold 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 • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: Well equipped cottage with views over the town and the marshes. 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 (15 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. No 1 Blackshore provides an ideal base for watching the changing moods of the harbour. From the front door you can watch boats plying the river or get straight into a country walk. The picture window of the comfortable master bedroom gives dramatic views of the tidal estuary and the fields beyond. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Open Plan Sitting/Dining Area with TV/video, DVD player, full Sky package and wireless Broadband, CD/radio/tape player and fireplace with wood burner Kitchen with electric double range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer Shower Room with shower Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Sheltered patio area overlooking the harbour with gas barbecue and secure storage for bikes, etc. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Full central heating and wood burner - logs provided but please provide your own kindling or fire lighters. Pets: One well-behaved dog by arrangement with the owner.

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.

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Rosstyn House is a spacious, delightful property over three storeys, with sea views from most of the rooms. In a central location with the seaside resort of Hunstanton it offers an ideal opportunity to experience a traditional seaside holiday.

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.

Rosstyn House is an imposing three-storey semi-detached family house enjoying a superb position overlooking Lincoln Square and with wide views to the sea. It offers excellent accommodation for eight people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The High Street is within easy reach as are the various other amenities the town has to offer. With its wide selection of leisure activities and other attractions, Hunstanton is an ideal location for enjoying a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: several within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs and decorative fireplace - sealed and not for use
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Breakfast Room with table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 with a double bed, sofa and desk

Garden: The main garden is to the rear and consists of a small grass area and patio with garden furniture. There is a small decorative garden at the front of the property.
Parking: Roadside on Lincoln Square where parking is not normally a problem. There is a strip of land to the side of the property which is off-road and can be used if required although it is not designated.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Broadband, CDs, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at a £1.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Bedroom 3 is heated by night storage heaters