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

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.

Two The Crescent, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £925 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Impressive, spacious four storey Edwardian house in an exceptional seafront position. This Cromer holiday home offers great family accommodation with superb views of the Pier and the sandy coast.

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.

In an exceptional seafront position directly overlooking the beach and pier, lies this impressive, spacious Grade II listed Georgian house. From waking in the morning and looking out to sea, to dining alfresco in the pretty courtyard at night, this house is absolutely ideal for a family seaside holiday, being both child and baby friendly. It is situated in a private cul-de-sac on the sea front only two minutes from the sea and the town centre. "Location, Location, Location", "quite possibly the finest rental accommodation in Cromer" and "Even better than in the brochure" are just some quotes from the online visitors book. Pub: 25 metres Shop: 150 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, HD TV with Freesat, Blu-ray player, iPod compatible CD hi-fi, wood burner, dining table with five chairs and seating for six people on window seats set into bay window overlooking the sea, this room leads to the
Kitchen with gas range, electric oven, gas Aga, American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, breakfast table and four chairs and double doors to courtyard
Utility Room/Cloakroom with washing machine, tumble dryer, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, large sofa and French doors leading to balcony which offers splendid sea views
Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2/Nursery with cot, a single child's bed, toys and games

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 large room with sea views, a king-size bed and En-Suite Dressing Room
Bedroom 4 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Third Floor:
Bedroom 5 with two sets of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Bedroom 6 with one set of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, sofa, HD TV with Freesat, video and DVD/CD player

Garden: Fully enclosed high walled rear paved courtyard with lighting, table and chairs for ten people and gas barbecue, drinks fridge and outside wc
Parking: For one car. Further roadside parking or pay and display car parks in the town.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr - £15 per short break, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Two highchairs and two stair gates. Travel cot - in addition to cot in nursery. Wi-Fi. Books and games. Beach equipment.
Notes: Housekeeping deposit of £200 payable to Norfolk country Cottages two weeks before the start of your holiday.

Fox Hollies, Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Kelling sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Fox Hollies is an attractive single storey cottage which has recently been extensively renovated to a high standard.

Kelling lies midway between Blakeney and Sheringham, about a mile from the sea. The village has an interesting art gallery, which also serves light lunches and delicious cakes. Birdwatchers and golfers are well catered for with a good choice of locations. Holt, three miles away, is one of the prettiest towns in Norfolk and has an excellent selection of small shops. There are many places to visit, offering something for all ages, close to the village.

Fox Hollies is an attractive single-storey cottage which has recently been extensively renovated to a high standard. It is set in its own pretty secluded garden which overlooks countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fox Hollies offers comfortable, attractive accommodation and is the ideal property for a relaxing break. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and multi-fuel stove
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with icebox and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Shared courtyard garden at front of property, fully enclosed rear garden laid mainly to lawn, with patio, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Allocated space for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H included May-Sept, and £15 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome to be kept off the furniture at all times.

Feather Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A former ale house, this one double bedroom property was originally built around 1470. Feather Cottage is furnished to a simple style that assists an authentic feel but all the modern conveniences are in place. Peasenhall lies along a valley running east to west and Peasenhall's main street (the A1120) runs alongside the 'Causeway' - a brook, which is now a culvert with bridges across it. On either side are pretty cottages, some in traditional Suffolk pink, some thatched, others slated or roofed with pantiles. The nearest pub is only a 20 minute walk away to The White Horse in Sibton. Peasenhall has a village stores, a renowned delicatessen, a family butchers and cafe. It's an ideal location from which to explore Suffolk's country footpaths and country lanes as well as exploring the pretty villages and market towns along the Suffolk Heritage Coast which is a short fifteen minutes away. Varieties of footpaths lead from the village out over open fields and are ideal for walking or cycling. Quieter in high season than the coast itself but close to Aldeburgh, Walberswick and Southwold is Feather Cottage. A former ale house, this one double bedroom property was originally built around 1470. The spacious double room was added later and is possibly Jacobean and the kitchen, lobby and bathroom are early 20th century. Feather Cottage is furnished to a simple style that assists an authentic feel but all the modern conveniences are in place. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 0.75 mile Ground Floor: Open Plan Room with Sitting Room including flat screen TV/DVD, Freeview, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and w.c. Steep stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Garden: Sun trap at rear of property with small decking area, small laid lawn and bedding areas. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Solid fuel and economy 7. Starter pack of logs provided. Notes: Pets welcome.

Shrimp Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £229 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy little cottage in the centre of the village. Presented in a traditional style.

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.

Shrimp Cottage is a cosy little cottage, situated close to the main coast road and within walking distance of the village pub and post office. It provides comfortable accommodation presented in a traditional style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch with garden chairs
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, Sky TV and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

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

Garden: Attractive lawned area.
Parking: For one small/medium car.
Heating: Convector heaters by £1 meter.
Also Provided: Coal and kindling for your day of arrival, further supplies can be purchased from Stiffkey Post Office Stores.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £10 per week, payable on booking. Electricity by £1 meter.
Pets: Two pets welcome.

3 Field House Cottages, Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hindringham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 Field House Cottages is a traditional brick and flint cottage set in beautiful countryside only a short drive from the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Hindringham is a pretty village, approximately six miles from the beautiful beaches of Wells and Holkham and five miles from the salt marshes of Stiffkey and nearby Blakeney. It is a relaxing place to return to after a busy day on the beach or from having visited one of the many attractions in the area. Holt is seven miles away and offers an excellent variety of specialist shops and dining places. There is an outstanding village shop in Binham located two miles away. In the surrounding villages there are many pubs, which serve good food.

3 Field House Cottages is a traditional brick and flint cottage set in beautiful countryside only a short drive from the stunning North Norfolk Coast. The cottage is beautifully presented with limestone floors and under floor heating on the ground floor. The fully enclosed rear garden looks out over fields - this is a lovely property in which to enjoy a relaxing break at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Utility Room for storage of coats and boots
Dining Room with table and five chairs and a feature fireplace
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and open fire

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed - suitable for children only
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with patio area and table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway and roadside.
Heating: Electric under floor heating on ground floor and electric radiators on first floor.
Also Provided: Stairgate, radio, Wi-Fi, books and games. Travel Cot. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One small dog welcome, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.
Extras: Towels can be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Single bed in Bedroom 3 is 5ft in length, suitable for children only.

Stannard Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £582 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Stannards Cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped by the homeowners to a high standard. Southwold South Green - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. The properties are 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 popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Stannard Cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped by the homeowners to a high standard. Situated in the much sought after Lorne Road just 100 yards from the beach, Stannard Cottage offers a holiday to remember. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards. Stannard Cottage has achieved a 'Gold Award' from VisitEngland for 2011/2012 for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer care Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, video and wood burner Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer, microwave. Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c Lobby with additional seating and large cupboard with hanging space First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and flat screen TV En Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Attractive paved courtyard garden with furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Please Note: Cottage stairs which may be unsuitable for the very young, elderly or infirm.

The Reeds, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £301 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A well equipped property in a quiet location with easy access to the beach Southwold Pier Area - It is often said that nothing changes in Southwold. However, the much-acclaimed pier was rebuilt in 2001 and was the first to be constructed in England in over fifty years. It now fits in well with the painted beach huts, promenade and colourful flowerbeds. There is a shop, cafes and an alternative amusement arcade there. The selection of properties' hereabouts makes it an ideal location to stay in Southwold if you require quiet accommodation that is also close to the beach, town centre and the many footpaths across the marshes leading you to the less explored areas of the town. The Reeds has been extensively improved. It has been thoughtfully equipped for the owner's regular use and provides most comfortable accommodation in an attractive location. The south facing garden is ideal for children or as a place to relax away from the crowds. This is an ideal retreat from the bustle of Southwold town centre which is still only a 10-minute walk away and - a boon for Southwold - you can almost always park outside during your stay. The most sandy end of the beach, the acclaimed pier and footpaths towards Easton Bavents are all 5 minutes away. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 200 yardsTo learn more about North Road go onto www.southwold-northroad.comGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, music centre, open fire and marsh views, ideal for bird watchers Kitchen/Dining Room with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and views across the marsh land Bedroom 2 with twin beds overlooking the garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden, patio and furniture. Bike storage in the large store shed. Parking: Easy roadside. Heating: Full central heating and open fire.