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

Bridge House, Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornage sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Bridge House is a beautiful 17th Century thatched cottage bordering the Glaven river. It oozes character with exposed beams, timber latch doors and a large kitchen.

Thornage and Little Thornage are neighbouring villages located in the Glaven Valley, one of the most attractive areas of rural North Norfolk. The area is ideal for walking and cycling and just a ten-minute drive from the coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley. Cley Marshes is recognised as one of the UK's premier bird-watching sites. The Georgian town of Holt is just two miles away and offers good quality shops, art galleries and eating places and Holt Country Park, where you can enjoy way marked walks and nature trails. There are two pubs in the neighbouring villages of Hunworth and Letheringsett, which serve good food.

Bridge House is a beautiful 17th Century thatched cottage bordering the Glaven river. It oozes character with exposed beams, timber latch doors and a large kitchen with a table to gather round and a pretty cottage garden with a stream. Pub: 2.3 miles Shop: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, table and chairs
Small Sitting Room with comfortable seating and feature fire place
Main Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD player and wood burner
Bathroom with bath with hand-held shower, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a double bed

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 stairs opening directly into room with single bed, leading into
Bedroom 3 with cabin-style single bed, leading into
Bedroom 4 with a double bed

Garden: Lawn, bordered by unfenced stream, patio and decked areas, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: One vehicle on drive - room for further parking on village green opposite property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Whilst no pets are allowed at the property the owner's dog occasionally visits.
Notes: The property has steep stairs with a Norfolk twist, which may make it unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions and young children. Shared access to property; Care should be taken with children at all times as there is an unfenced stream in the garden. Property may be more suitable for families due to layout of first floor bedrooms as all three bedrooms lead off each other.

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.

Stranraer, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 8.

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: Stranraer is a spacious property offering comfortable accommodation in the North Norfolk village of Brancaster.

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.

Stranraer is a modern house, refurbished to a high standard, set in a quiet lane in this popular coastal village. It provides spacious, comfortable, accommodation with contemporary bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. The property is surrounded by an attractive enclosed garden and backs on to open farmland, with views to the sea from the upstairs windows. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and wood burner
Snug Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and children's play area
Kitchen/Dining Room with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, combi/microwave, table and eight chairs
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Exterior Utility Room with washer/dryer and table football

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, cot and En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 4 with twin beds,
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed garden surrounds house, laid mainly to lawn with patio area, table, chairs and gas barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for four large cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gate, Z bed, Wi-Fi, phone for incoming calls, CDs, books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.

51 High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £239 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Little fisherman's cottage in Blakeney tucked away off the High Street. Good value for money accommodation and perfect for couples.

The quaint flint cottages and narrow streets, sloping to the tidal creek, give Blakeney a timeless quality loved by visitors all year round. The village is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and it is easy to see why. The salt marshes stretch out to Blakeney Point, famous for its seals and migratory birds and you might like to take a boat trip from the quay to see them. The village has tennis courts, children's playground, shops, pubs and eating places.

This delightful little fisherman's cottage is tucked away just off the high street, a few minutes stroll from the quayside. It provides cosy accommodation, offering good value for money within this popular village. Shops/Pubs: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, sofa bed, TV/DVD, wood burner, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

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

Garden: Shared courtyard area at the front of the property with garden furniture.
Parking: Free public car park 200 yards from the cottage.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Also Provided: Towels.
Notes: The stairs are steep in keeping with a property of this age. The cottage is suited for two people but the sofa bed allows for children or for guests to visit during your stay or an alternative sleeping arrangement.

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.

Rowan Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £509 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful oak beamed cottage in the most privileged location of Southwold. Situated on the edge of South Green on Constitution Hill and boasting enviable views on both first and second floors. Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Rowan Cottage is a delightful oak beamed cottage in one of the most privileged locations in Southwold. Situated on the edge of South Green on Constitution Hill and boasting enviable views from the first and second floors, the property is within easy walking distance of the town, restaurants and pubs and is a superb family getaway. Highly recommended. Shop: 75 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/Video, CD and Radio and an open fire Dining Room with wood burner Kitchen is off the dining room (small) with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and microwave First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Steep narrow staircase up to: Bedroom 4 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed at rear. Parking: On street. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Towels, a travel cot and highchair are provided at this property. Customers are reminded to bring own linen for cot.

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.

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £747 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Ellerslie is a large family house, offering spacious, well equipped accommodation. Holiday here and you can forget the car, the beach is within walking distance.

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.

Ellerslie is a spacious property just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach of Old Hunstanton and will appeal too many with its proximity to the gold course, wild life and bird sanctuaries and the Royal estate of Sandringham. The accommodation is well laid out and versatile and the two main bathrooms are a particular feature of the property. The new Orangery and refitted kitchen planned for 2012 will enhance the accommodation extremely well. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Small Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Kitchen - refitted and extended for 2012 season - with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
Dining room with table and chairs opening into the
Orangery with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player,
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and chest freezer
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with free-standing bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed, TV with Freeview and DVD player and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with a single bed and bunk beds
Bathroom with spa bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large lawned rear garden with patio area, garden furniture and further lawned side garden.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone - incoming calls only, children's toys, CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.