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

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.

The Cottage on the Green, Orford Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £446 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Orford Suffolk sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Cottage on the Green is a beautiful period Suffolk cottage situated in an idyllic position on the village green within close proximity to Orford's Quay. The property has a period charm and has been furnished to further enhance this. Orford is an attractive small town, dominated by the 12th Century Church and Castle Keep - you may like to climb to the top to enjoy the panoramic views over the town and marshes. It is also famous for Orford Ness National Trust Nature Reserve and Havergate Island, both a delight for ornithologists and nature lovers. Sailing and boat trips are available on the River Ore, country walks in Rendlesham Forest are nearby. It is only nine miles from the beach at Aldeburgh, with the historic towns of Framlingham and Woodbridge and the world-famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall also within easy reach. The Cottage on the Green is a beautiful period Suffolk cottage situated in an idyllic position on the village green within close proximity to Orford's Quay. The property has a period charm and has been furnished to further enhance this, it also benefits from a large rear garden with terracing. A wonderful choice for anyone looking for a real slice of Suffolk. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 25 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and Sky. Open fireplace Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, washing machine and table and chairs Dining Room with table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor Bedroom 1 with double bed, wash hand basin and views over the Village Green Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Pretty cottage terraced garden to rear with garden furniture Parking: On street. Public car park in close proximity Heating: Oil-fired heating and open fireplace. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £100 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday.

Avalon, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £268 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Avalon is a terraced cottage situated just one road back from the seafront and is furnished and decorated with style. It provides well presented town centre accommodation. 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. Avalon is a terraced cottage situated just one road back from the seafront and is furnished and decorated with style. It provides well presented town centre accommodation. In winter the open fire is just right for a cosy evening and in summer the beach is close enough for a quick dip. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 50 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, iPod dock and speakers, CD, radio, open fire, sofa bed and table and chairs. Kitchen: Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Washer dryer in under stairs cupboard. Traditional winding cottage stairs to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, wc. Garden: Small enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating and open fire.

Barn Drift, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £2519 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 14.

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

Accommodation overview: This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting overlooking the North Norfolk Coast at Cley. Superb value for money, compare the per night price with local hotels, you will be the winner!

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is an excellent delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, serving meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt just four miles away.

From as little as £26 per person per night this is your opportunity to enjoy 5* GOLD accommodation in a unique and beautiful location overlooking the village of Cley and views across to the sea. The accommodation is excellent and tastefully furnished and offers privacy and stunning views.

Barn Drift is a stunning conversion of a 17th century barn located on a farm overlooking the sea that has been in the owner's family for generations. It is situated above Cley marshes and next to a pretty area on the farm known locally as 'The Hangs' and has uninterrupted views over the beautiful Glaven Valley. To the west the historic church of St Margaret's at Cley, can be seen nestling at the edge of the village as can Wiveton Church and beyond the ancient church of St Nicholas at Blakeney. Blakeney Point can be seen from the garden and to the north are views of Cley marshes and the sea. Barn Drift is ideally situated for many varied walks either to the beach, bird watching or just across the fields to the pub for lunch, or to the village playground or deli for ice creams and smoke house for fish. The property has been sympathetically restored to an exceptionally high standard, care has been taken to retain period features, combined with every modern convenience to provide an elegant, contemporary, extremely spacious, and comfortable home. Totally surrounded by fields, Barn Drift stands in nearly five acres of its own grounds, within which are three sheltered walled gardens accessed directly from the house. Barn Drift is a unique property, a perfect place to enjoy with friends. Shop/Deli: 0.5 miles Pubs: 0.5 miles Restaurant: 1 mile

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall with a large bench and table, leading to a full height Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room with comfortable seating, large electric range cooker, double fridge/freezer, two dishwashers, microwave, central island with stools, dining table with upholstered chairs, bench seating, fold up chairs providing seating for fourteen plus people and window seat - your choice! Off the kitchen the equally large Sitting Room has comfortable seating for fourteen, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, wood burner, with French windows leading to the garden and a study area
Also off the kitchen is the Den with a large sofa, bean bags, Wii, widescreen TV with SKY and DVD player
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Upper Floor:
Bedroom East with a king-size zip & link bed - which can be converted into twin beds, please request on booking, large wardrobe and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, twin washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds - which can be converted into a king-size bed, please request on booking and hanging space
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, large washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds - which can be converted into a king-size bed, please request on booking and double wardrobe

Lower Floor:
Bedroom 4 with twin beds - which can be converted into a king-size bed, please request on booking and En-Suite Wet Room with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 5 with twin beds - which can be converted into a king-size bed, please request on booking and hanging space and En-Suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, large washbasin and wc
Boot Room with hanging space, washing machine, tumble dryer, butler sink and airing cupboard. Next to the back door is a further Wet Room with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom West with a king-size zip & link bed - which can be converted into twin beds, please request on booking and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, twin washbasins and wc
Bedroom 7 with twin beds - which can be converted into a king-size bed, please request on booking and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Mainly laid to lawn with three secure walled gardens with terrace areas. Garden table, chairs and garden sofa.
Cart Shed: Open fronted outhouse with table tennis.
Parking: For ten+ vehicles in the driveway
Heating: Under floor O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi. Towels, two travel cot's, high chair, booster seat and stair gates. A welcome hamper containing local produce is provided together with a starter pack of logs for the wood burner.
Notes: There is a house keeping deposit of £600 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages will be required two weeks before the start of your holiday. Property is approached via a single track unsurfaced lane which is used by farm vehicles. Whilst no pets are allowed at the property the owners dogs visit occasionally.

The Spinney, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Extremely well equipped in a quiet residential area - an ideal retreat Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creak, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore has easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good locals' bar. The Spinney is situated in a quiet residential area in Reydon. It is a delightful detached modern property, decorated and equipped to a high standard. The nearest shop is just a few minutes away and Southwold town, beach and harbour are a fifteen minute walk. With comfortable accommodation, a fully enclosed garden and bright and airy rooms, this is an ideal location to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the seaside air. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with satellite TV, video and open fire Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table and chairs Utility Room with washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bedroom 4 with a single bed Garden: The property has its own driveway and front garden. To the rear there is a fully enclosed garden with a patio and lawned area, table and chairs. Parking: For two cars in the driveway. Heating: Full central heating.

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.

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.

1 Catlin Cottages, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £294 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: 1 Catlin Cottages is tucked away in a quiet position at the end of a pretty flower-lined loke but within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Cley. It is a charming, early 19th century, former fisherman's cottage.

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is a very good delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, which serve meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt just four miles away.

1 Catlin Cottages is tucked away in a quiet position at the end of a pretty flower-lined loke but within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Cley. It is an early 19th century former fisherman's cottage that has been renovated to a high standard without losing its traditional charm. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.12 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Sky basic package, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with hand-made traditional pine units, electric cooker, microwave and fridge with icebox
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and door through to
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Sunny courtyard to front of property with garden bench.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Night storage heaters and electric convector heaters.
Also Provided: Towels. Games, radio and Wi-Fi.
Notes: The property has cottage-style stairs, which may cause problems for people with limited mobility, please ask for details. Due to layout of bedrooms, property is more suitable for family use. There is a right of way to the neighbouring property through the courtyard. Pull-out bed in bedroom 2 is for occasional use as there is restricted space when fully pulled out.