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

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.

Church House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 6.

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: 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 Mere - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Church House is a well presented traditional brick-built detached cottage with a light and airy feel to all rooms. Situated opposite Headlands Green, it is a short stroll from the beach and Thorpeness's famous Mere. The country-club, tennis courts and the 18-hole golf course are also nearby. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock and open fire. Stable door to an East facing decked area Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, view of the sea and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds and view of the sea Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front lawn with decked area. The rear garden is fully enclosed. Garden furniture. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars (plus ample for others nearby). Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

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.

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.

Nellies Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £307 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint character cottage just a short walk from the salt marshes.

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.

Nellie's Cottage is an end of terrace cottage. When travelling along the coast road it is easy to spot Nellie's Cottage due to the topiary elephants in the garden, which are sure to raise a smile! The cottage is built of brick and flint and has traditional, character features. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, washing machine and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed - accessible from one side only
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Front lawned garden and rear shared patio area with garden furniture.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome.
Notes: Nellie's may not be suitable for anyone of above average height, due to low door thresholds and ceilings. Short breaks are welcome, however the owner cannot accommodate 2 nights.

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.

Alexandra Villa, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: An attractive property which is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Close to the nature reserves of Snettisham and Titchwell and the popular and traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton. A great base for all seasons.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone - whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is less than two miles and, with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton five miles away, it is a perfect location for discovering Norfolk's splendid coastline. Ornithologists will enjoy the RSPB reserves close by, there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area and Sandringham, the Queen's country estate is nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also pubs that serve food, such as the acclaimed Rose and Crown.

Alexandra Villa is a traditional "gingerbread" carrstone terraced property which was built in 1910 as a railwayman's cottage. The property is very attractive with stripped wooden floors and modern facilities whilst retaining its cottage character. The accommodation is very attractive and is an ideal holiday property in an excellent area of Norfolk for exploring the nature reserves, sandy beaches and historical centres that this part of Norfolk has to offer. Pub/Shop/Restaurants: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and open fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, walk-in pantry, TV, CD hi-fi and open fireplace
Kitchen with duel fuel range-style cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
Boot Room with washer/dryer
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with an iron king-size bed and feature fireplace
Bedroom 2 with iron twin beds and feature fireplace
Bedroom 3 with twin beds

Garden: Rear fully enclosed lawned garden with table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car or roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and open fires - fuel available locally.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games, CDs
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

7 Pretoria Cottages, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortably furnished cottage just a 15 minute walk from a sandy beach.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

This comfortably furnished cottage lies along a quiet lane on the outskirts of the village. There is also a bus stop 100 yards from the property with regular buses to Hunstanton and King's Lynn. A short walk to the end of the lane leads to footpaths to the sandy beach and to the nature reserve. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, Freeview, DVD player, Wi-Fi and an open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer, small CD/radio player, dining table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed, with second pull-out single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. Coal will be provided for winter bookings - November - March
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Also Provided: Books and games.