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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eastwood, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £589 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: An interesting detached period house in the beautiful seaside village of Walberswick Walberswick has over a thousand acres of open access heath and marshland, protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The RSPB Bird Reserve at Minsmere is a short drive away and the seaside town of Southwold is within strolling distance along one of the many beautiful walks in and around Walberswick, or by using the foot ferry that runs during the summer months. Within Walberswick there are tearooms, restaurants, two public houses, an art gallery, original crafts and gift shops. Eastwood is a characterful detached period house situated in its own private mature garden. Ideally situated to explore the Heritage Coast, Eastwood would provide a wonderful retreat for a family holiday. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player and video. The room also has a wood burning stove Dining Room with table and chairs and wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and washbasin Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Lawned area, patio and has the benefit of garden furniture. Parking: On road and driveway for two cars Heating: Oil-fired central heating.

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £245 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lavenham sleeps 3.

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: Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to the visitor who wants to stay in the village. Lavenham is England's finest medieval village and is often regarded as the food capital of Suffolk. It is a wonderful place to visit with great restaurants and local pubs plus a super variety of interesting shops and galleries. Lavenham is a destination within itself with such proximity to the beautiful landscape of Constable Country, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, Lavenham is an ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to any visitor who wants to stay in the village. A bright interior and modern appliance makes this property the height of luxury. A secluded courtyard garden offers a perfect spot to enjoy the evening sunshine. Double beds in both bedrooms with luxury feather duvets and fine bedding offer real cosy comfort. There is ample local parking and shops, restaurants, galleries and pubs are all easily on hand. This property is a great place to stay and explore the local area and indeed the rest of Suffolk. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 100 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire with logs. Kitchen: Gas oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher. Bathroom: Bath, over bath Aqualiser shower, washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating. Pets. One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Two The Crescent, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £925 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Impressive, spacious four storey Edwardian house in an exceptional seafront position. This Cromer holiday home offers great family accommodation with superb views of the Pier and the sandy coast.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

In an exceptional seafront position directly overlooking the beach and pier, lies this impressive, spacious Grade II listed Georgian house. From waking in the morning and looking out to sea, to dining alfresco in the pretty courtyard at night, this house is absolutely ideal for a family seaside holiday, being both child and baby friendly. It is situated in a private cul-de-sac on the sea front only two minutes from the sea and the town centre. "Location, Location, Location", "quite possibly the finest rental accommodation in Cromer" and "Even better than in the brochure" are just some quotes from the online visitors book. Pub: 25 metres Shop: 150 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, HD TV with Freesat, Blu-ray player, iPod compatible CD hi-fi, wood burner, dining table with five chairs and seating for six people on window seats set into bay window overlooking the sea, this room leads to the
Kitchen with gas range, electric oven, gas Aga, American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, breakfast table and four chairs and double doors to courtyard
Utility Room/Cloakroom with washing machine, tumble dryer, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, large sofa and French doors leading to balcony which offers splendid sea views
Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2/Nursery with cot, a single child's bed, toys and games

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 large room with sea views, a king-size bed and En-Suite Dressing Room
Bedroom 4 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Third Floor:
Bedroom 5 with two sets of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Bedroom 6 with one set of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, sofa, HD TV with Freesat, video and DVD/CD player

Garden: Fully enclosed high walled rear paved courtyard with lighting, table and chairs for ten people and gas barbecue, drinks fridge and outside wc
Parking: For one car. Further roadside parking or pay and display car parks in the town.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr - £15 per short break, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Two highchairs and two stair gates. Travel cot - in addition to cot in nursery. Wi-Fi. Books and games. Beach equipment.
Notes: Housekeeping deposit of £200 payable to Norfolk country Cottages two weeks before the start of your holiday.

The Old Coach House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £669 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lowestoft sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A detached exceptionally spacious property within a very short walk of the beach at Lowestoft - only a mile away from Pleasurewood Hills Lowestoft is Suffolk's second largest town and has two piers situated on the south beach. The southerly pier, called the Claremont Pier, originally served as a port of call for steamers travelling to and from London. There are many places of interest in the area including Pleasurewood Hills to the north of the town, The East Anglia Transport Museum, Africa Alive, Ness Point, which is the most easterly location in the United Kingdom, Oulton Broad, Belle Vue Park and Nicholas Everett Park with its pet corner. There are three blue flag beaches, several good pubs and restaurants, ten-pin bowling, cinema, theatre and an annual Air Festival. The Old Coach House is a detached, exceptionally spacious property within only a very short walk of the beach and town centre. The property has character, and offers good quality accommodation. It is attractively furnished, and well equipped. There is plenty of parking, the garden is private and has a hot tub. With its proximity to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, and being in such a quiet but convenient position, the property provides an ideal base for a holiday at any time of the year. Pleasurewood Hills is within a mile of the property. Shop: 0.5 m Pub: 200m. Ground Floor: Snug with TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, piano and TV/DVD Kitchen with Aga, wine cooler, microwave and breakfast area Utility Room with American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier and cooker. Conservatory with furniture, TV (for DVDs only), table and chairs Cloakroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Sitting Room with furniture, open fire, large flat screen TV/DVD/Freeview Stairs from the Snug leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: The garden is divided into several patio and decked areas. There is a hot tub and an uncovered pond in the grounds, care should be taken with young children at all times. Parking: For several cars - Electric gates. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Starter pack of logs for open fire and travel cot. There is internet connection at the property.