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

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.

The Old Garage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Recently refurbished spacious cottage ideal for a family holiday. A very cosy and welcoming haven after a day out and about.

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.

The Old Garage lies at the centre of the village and provides a high standard of accommodation. It is very well-equipped, making it ideal for a family holiday and offers a very cosy and welcoming haven after a busy day out and about. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 50 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room well furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD stereo, open fire and French doors to garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, dining table, chairs and French windows to garden
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Shower Room with shower and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV/DVD player
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV/DVD player
Bedroom 3 with twin beds - 2' 6" wide
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds, TV/DVD player
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed small lawned and patio garden with garden chairs and table.
Parking: For one car. Further roadside parking.
Heating: O.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £10 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome but to be kept downstairs.
Also Provided: Good selection of books and games.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen. Duvets and blankets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.

Ellanbrook, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £792 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: 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. Ellanbrook is a wonderful detached period house situated in a quite private road within a short walk of Aldeburgh's famous High Street. A lovely light open plan kitchen and conservatory/dining area are among the many features of this beautiful and very tastefully modernised seaside home. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and double sided wood-burning stove Kitchen with range cooker with gas hobs and electric ovens, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and washbasin Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Garden: Good sized rear garden. Parking: On street in private road. Heating: Gas heating.

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

Caterer House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £460 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Caterer Cottage is a typical Victorian Southwold cottage which is in an ideal location and therefore close by to all amenities. It offers comfortable accommodation for anyone at any time of the year. 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! Caterer Cottage is a typical Victorian Southwold cottage which is in an ideal location and therefore close by to all amenities. It offers comfortable accommodation for anyone at any time of the year. French doors lead to the courtyard which can be enjoyed on those summer days and evenings. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV/DVD and open fire Kitchen/Dining with electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, fridge, microwave and washer/dryer Sun Room/Sitting area with French doors to courtyard garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds (access to bedroom 3)Cloakroom with wash basin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with twin beds and open stairs, access through bedroom 2, (Please note that due to eves and a low ceiling there is restricted headroom)Garden: Courtyard Garden at rear of property. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Wi-Fi, starter pack for open fire, welcome pack.

Annie's House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 7.

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 Golf •

Accommodation overview: Annie's House is light and spacious with a homely feel. 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 sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Annie's House is a modern home, situated in a lovely setting opposite Thorpeness church. It has light and spacious rooms, yet with a very homely feel. A short stroll down the lane in one direction will bring you to the beach and in the other direction you will reach Thorpeness Meare. The property also offers wireless broadband. Shop: 120 yards Pub: 120 yards. GROUND FLOOR Kitchen/Dining Room: Electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs. Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire, doors leading to the Garden Room: Table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Bunk beds, plus a pull-out bed, ideal for children (black-out curtains also provided).Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with patio furniture. Garage: Fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Butler's sink and clothes drying area (suitable for locking bikes). Parking: Off-road for three cars. Heating: Gas heating and open fire. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls, stair gate, books, games and bicycles, wireless broadband all provided. The stairs have a hand-rail each side, making them very easy to climb. One dog welcome with permission, but please note that dogs are not permitted on some sections of the beach during the summer months.

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £473 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh 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 •

Accommodation overview: Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. Contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. 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. Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. It has a contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. The French doors in the sitting room lead to the professionally landscaped garden with a gate which leads onto the public footpath and across the marshes. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen with TV/DVD area, wood burner, gas hob/electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washer/dryer and storage for shoes and coats, leading to Bathroom with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, French doors opening onto a private balcony with spectacular views over the marshes and to the River Alde and Orford Castle, the Lighthouse can also been seen on a clear day and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed with lovely views. Large patio area with decking, table and chairs, barbecue, lawn, garage for bike storage and gate leading to marshes. Parking: Outside the property. Heating: Wood burner (logs included) and gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot and highchair. Notes: Pets only accepted from 2012 onwards - If you need to use Broadband internet, the cottage has a wireless connection.

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.