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.

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Rosstyn House is a spacious, delightful property over three storeys, with sea views from most of the rooms. In a central location with the seaside resort of Hunstanton it offers an ideal opportunity to experience a traditional seaside holiday.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird-watching. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Rosstyn House is an imposing three-storey semi-detached family house enjoying a superb position overlooking Lincoln Square and with wide views to the sea. It offers excellent accommodation for eight people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The High Street is within easy reach as are the various other amenities the town has to offer. With its wide selection of leisure activities and other attractions, Hunstanton is an ideal location for enjoying a traditional seaside holiday. Shops/Pubs: several within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Sky, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Dining Room with table, chairs and decorative fireplace - sealed and not for use
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Breakfast Room with table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 with a double bed, sofa and desk

Garden: The main garden is to the rear and consists of a small grass area and patio with garden furniture. There is a small decorative garden at the front of the property.
Parking: Roadside on Lincoln Square where parking is not normally a problem. There is a strip of land to the side of the property which is off-road and can be used if required although it is not designated.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Broadband, CDs, books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired at a £1.50 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Bedroom 3 is heated by night storage heaters

Fox Hollies, Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £327 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Kelling sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Fox Hollies is an attractive single storey cottage which has recently been extensively renovated to a high standard.

Kelling lies midway between Blakeney and Sheringham, about a mile from the sea. The village has an interesting art gallery, which also serves light lunches and delicious cakes. Birdwatchers and golfers are well catered for with a good choice of locations. Holt, three miles away, is one of the prettiest towns in Norfolk and has an excellent selection of small shops. There are many places to visit, offering something for all ages, close to the village.

Fox Hollies is an attractive single-storey cottage which has recently been extensively renovated to a high standard. It is set in its own pretty secluded garden which overlooks countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fox Hollies offers comfortable, attractive accommodation and is the ideal property for a relaxing break. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and multi-fuel stove
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with icebox and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Shared courtyard garden at front of property, fully enclosed rear garden laid mainly to lawn, with patio, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Allocated space for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H included May-Sept, and £15 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome to be kept off the furniture at all times.

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £411 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive modern cottage less than ten minutes walk from the beach.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk. It has considerable historic charm with many thatched cottages and a handsome church, whose tower top is now accessible to visitors. There is a prominent red and white striped lighthouse, and the beach is loved by all age groups. There are some lovely coastal and rural walks in the area and many attractions to visit, including the Broads and the Royal Horticultural Society garden at East Ruston.

Heather Cottage is an attractively presented, pleasant, modern cottage. It is well maintained and offers a warm welcome at any time of the year. A shortcut beyond the pub, across a field and down a lane you will come to a new car park and picnic area and a wide sandy bay, all of this only about a ten minute walk from the cottage. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 25 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, open fire, TV, video/DVD player and CD radio
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, patio doors to main garden
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, small tumble dryer, breakfast table and bench seats
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed and cot
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small attractive front garden. Fully enclosed rear garden on different levels with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars - one at rear and one at front of property.
Heating: Electric heating. Starter pack of fuel for open fire included.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: The cottage is on the right of the photograph with the higher roofline.

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.

The Old Church Room, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £299 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Old Church Room has been thoughtfully converted by the owners to very good standards and is meticulously prepared for each occupation, assuring you of all home comforts in a very interesting property. Middleton is a beautiful village with elegant church, lovely central green and popular thatched pub. It is off the beaten track with no through traffic and comprises pretty cottages grouped around the green and overlooked by the church - it is one of Suffolk's best kept secrets. Minsmere nature reserve is only three and a half miles away (less by foot), Dunwich and the coast four miles, Southwold ten miles, Aldeburgh seven miles. The Old Church Room has been thoughtfully converted to very good standards and is meticulously prepared for each occupation, assuring you of all home comforts in a very interesting property. It provides spacious light and airy accommodation which is beautifully furnished. There is a footpath adjacent over the Minsmere River to Westleton. Pub: 150 yards Shop: 2 miles but farm shop closer Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV with freesat and DVD, Radio/CD player with iPod dock, solid fuel stove Kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher and Dining Area with dining table, chairs and dresser Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, bidet and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed sheltered rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue. Parking: Adjacent for two cars. Heating: Full central heating and stove, starter pack of fuel provided. Also Provided: Towels and hairdryer

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.

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.