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

South Green House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £951 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: The property as its name suggests overlooks Southwold's famous South Green in the heart of 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 a green-grocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. South Green House's position is quite simply stunning! The property as its name suggests overlooks Southwold's famous South Green in the heart of the town and offers the luxury of parking and a private garden. The property has been thoughtfully and tastefully furnished and is ideal for that special holiday or short break. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 20ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room furnished to include a flat screen TV and DVD Garden Room with seating and French doors to the garden Kitchen fitted with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and table and chairs Utility Room with washing machine Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 4 with a single bed First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a four poster super king-size bed Dressing Room/Bedroom 5 with a child's bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with covered pond. Parking: Garage with parking for two cars. Tumble dryer. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Notes: There is a cot and high chair at the property

Rainbow Cottage, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £356 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. 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. Rainbow Cottage is a modern property situated in the attractive seaside village of Thorpeness. It has been completely redecorated for the 2011 holiday season and has been nicely furnished with attention being paid to the details. A new conservatory overlooking the rear garden makes a welcome addition to this comfortable holiday choice. Shop: 15yds Pub: 25ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and video. CD/Hi-Fi and open fire Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer Dining Room with table and chairs Conservatory with seating Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Off road parking Heating: Gas heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome

5 Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £462 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Beautifully appointed harbour cottage overlooking Blackshore Quay Southwold Harbour - All the Harbour properties overlook the water with a mix of pleasure and working boats; beyond this are open views towards Walberswick which can be approached over the nearby footbridge or on the foot ferry (summer only). There are equally delightful views from the rear windows across meadows towards the town. Town centre shops and other amenities are three quarters of a mile away (fifteen minutes delightful walk) across grazing meadows and the common, whilst the beach is a similar distance along the side of the Blyth River to the harbour mouth. There is a good eating pub nearby which welcomes children, an exceptional fish and chip restaurant; a tea room and all the hustle and bustle of a sailing and fishing community. 5 Blackshore is a beautifully appointed harbour cottage overlooking Blackshore Quay with its good pub and fisherman's huts selling the catch of the day. The cottage is fitted to a good standard and provides a unique location for a family holiday. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 60 yards5 Blackshore is the winner of best property 2010 as chosen by our customers. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with built-in DVD player, CD Player and wood burner Conservatory with wicker table and chairs Dining Room with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Cottage style stairs up to First Floor with a wooden handrail either side of stairs and a stair gate available if required First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed En-Suite Shower Room with shower and washbasin Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin 2'6'' beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin, w.c. Garden: Front garden which runs down to the harbour side - decked area immediately outside the property and small lawn with borders at the rear. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE THREE STEEP STEPS TO ACCESS PROPERTY VIA GARDEN AT FRONT. Parking: Free nearby. Heating: Oil-fired central heating/wood burner (will also burn coal).

Poppy Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £238 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Poppy Cottage has been carefully renovated and now offers a comfortable retreat for couples at any time of the year

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.

Poppy Cottage is an attractive single storey flint property tucked away behind a terrace of traditional flint cottages ideally placed to explore the local marshes, coastal path and beautiful beaches.. A short walk along the new footpath which borders the River Stiffkey will take you to the popular village inn and if you venture a little further, enjoy a coffee and browse the local produce at the village stores. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, dining table and chairs and a wood burner - archway to
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and microwave
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, separate wc and 3.5kg washing machine
Bedroom with a double bed and French doors to garden

Garden: Private enclosed rear garden laid to lawn with a table and chairs.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Electric central heating, starter pack of logs provided for wood burning stove.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: There is no vehicular access to property, approach is via a level path past the front of other properties including Nellies Cottage ref 866 and then through a shared courtyard. Access to bedroom is through the bathroom.

Fairfield Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £451 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A Victorian property in Aldeburgh only a few minutes from the shops and beach and having a footpath leading to the marshes and river 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. Situated at the southern end of the town and within a few minutes walk of the shops, beach and sea, Fairfield Cottage is a refurbished Victorian property retaining some original features and giving a feeling of space. A footpath runs a short distance away leading to the marshes and river. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 150 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, Sky+, DVD, wood burner. Dining Area: Table and chairs, radio. Kitchen: Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Area: Small freezer, washer dryer. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed. Bedroom 2: Single bed. Bathroom: Bath, shower attachment, washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Studio/Bedroom 3: Care must be taken whilst accessing this room as it is entered via a sturdy loft ladder and has a single bed. There are views of the River Alde and the town marshes from this room Garden: with furniture. (Please use the rear of the property as the main entrance which is just down the alley way at the side of the cottage.) Parking: Private for one car at the end of the garden. Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Wi-Fi provided.

Marshfields, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £437 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Marshfields is a pretty cottage styled house situated in a quiet residential area of Southwold overlooking the marshes. 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. Marshfields is a pretty cottage styled house situated in a quiet residential area of Southwold overlooking the marshes. The property is a very much loved family holiday home and benefits from a conservatory overlooking the attractive sunny rear garden. A good choice for a holiday at any time of the year. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV,DVD player and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and CD player Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Conservatory with seating First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and door to Bedroom 4 with a single bed Bedroom 2 with a single bed and pull out bed under Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Attractive south-facing rear garden. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas fired central heating.

Claremont House, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £908 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Handsome Grade II listed holiday home in Blakeney, a short walk from the Quay. Spacious and well equipped holiday accommodation.

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.

Claremont House is a handsome Grade II listed house with the benefit of a small walled garden and being just a short walk from the quay. It provides spacious, well equipped accommodation on three floors and is ideal for families or for a larger gathering. Shop: within walking distance Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating and open fire
Living Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, video, DVD player, CD player, wood burner and archway to
Kitchen with double electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and tumble dryer, archway to Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Utility Room with washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 small room with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds - suitable for children only
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 5 spacious beamed room with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Street parking or public car park 300 yards from property.
Heating: Night storage heaters Initial supply of logs provided for fires.
Also Provided: Stairgate and highchair. Books, games and puzzles.
Extras: Z-bed available on request for alternative sleeping arrangements only, at an extra £35 per week, payable on booking. Additional travel cot available £10 per week.
Notes: Please note the picture is of the rear of the house. There is a security deposit of £150 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before your holiday.
Special Offer: There is a price reduction for full weeks in Price Band A for 6 adults + 2 children, £720 for 7 nights.

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.