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

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.

Spencer Wall, Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £450 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Eccles Beach sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious family house just two minutes walk from the beach.

Midway between the coastal villages of Sea Palling and Happisburgh, North Gap is an access point through the sand dunes onto the fine sandy beaches of this coast. There is a scattering of houses and holiday homes behind the dunes, overlooking the surrounding farmland. Most people will come here for the beach, but the Broads are also easily accessible. The village pubs and shops of Sea Palling are about a mile away, and jet ski hire is also possible here with further amenities available in the nearby towns of Stalham and North Walsham.

Spencer Wall is situated in an ideal location for a seaside holiday, being just a few minutes from the beach. The spacious interior is ideal for families, and the house benefits from a large lawned garden which is great for games. Views of the dunes or open farmland are visible from all windows.. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV, hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, large table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and two washbasins
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, leading to
Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed

Garden: Large lawned garden, sheltered terrace area with double barbecue and garden furniture. Patio outside the kitchen.
Parking: For six cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters - included in the rental price. Free-standing electric heaters in the bedrooms.
Extras: Electricity by £1 coin meter. Please bring your own bed linen or it can be hired at £15 per person per week, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Notes: £100 damages deposit is payable to Norfolk Country Cottages, two weeks prior to your holiday.

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.

The Coach House, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful new conversion offering tasteful accommodation in the centre of this very pretty North Norfolk village.

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.

The Coach House is a delightful conversion that was originally part of the North Wing of Brancaster House. With the focus on traditional craftsmanship and materials, this is a very attractive cottage in one of the most well-known villages on the North Norfolk coast. The Norfolk Coast path is 400 yards away and the fabulous sandy beach and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club a mile away. The Ship Inn, an excellent gastro-pub, children's playground, plus tennis court and small village shop are all close by and the Coast Hopper bus service stops 50 yards from the house. The neighbouring villages of Burnham Deepdale and Thornham have more extensive food stores and each has a very good cafe serving food all day. A great location for a holiday. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freesat, DVD player, CD/radio and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with bespoke hand-made units, electric range style cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer
Cloakroom with washing machine, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Both rooms have spacious built-in cupboards and attractive window seats with views towards the church
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed, walled south-facing courtyard with garden furniture.
Parking: Designated parking for two cars in shared driveway, further parking can be found just outside the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

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.

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.

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £349 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Colourful and full of character. This former fisherman’s cottage in Cromer is only fifty yards from the sandy beach and is three storeys high offering great holiday accommodation.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage is a character fisherman's cottage situated just 50 yards from the sandy beach. It is on three storeys, and has been renovated to provide cosy, comfortable accommodation, which is beamed throughout. Situated within walking distance of the property is one of Norfolk's best golf courses and a tennis club where members of the public are welcomed. There are also putting greens and a boating lake nearby. Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player, open fire, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed

Garden: Enclosed small rear yard. Front sitting area with bench taking in views of the sea.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Electric radiators. Initial supply of fuel for open fire included in winter months.
Extras: Towels and bed linen are available for hire at £5 each per person per week, payable on booking.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Notes: Please note that there are very steep stairs in keeping with a property of this age.

Walnut Tree Cottage, Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £399 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. Walnut 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 Apple Tree Cottage to make accommodation for twelve people in total. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD player, table and chairs and open fire Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher Winding stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with 2' 6'' twin beds Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Garden with furniture. Parking: Ample. Heating: Electric storage heaters. Pets: Two dogs permitted.