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

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

Oyster Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £363 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: A well equipped former fisherman's cottage within easy reach of the beach and the sea. 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. Trains can be found at Saxmundham 6 miles away. Regular buses depart for Saxmundham, Leiston and Woodbridge from Aldeburgh High Street. Oyster Cottage is in a prime position just off the town centre and only one street away (150 yards) from the beach. The property is a charming refurbished fisherman's cottage with a small courtyard that catches the afternoon sun. It has been thoughtfully furnished and equipped to a high standard and provides a welcoming retreat made for two. The cottage is in an ideal location to explore the delights of the heritage coast, from beachcombing in the summer to autumn walks and cosy open fires. Shop:150 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, hi-fi/iPod dock, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave combo and washer/dryer Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Traditional steep winding stairs to...First Floor: Dressing Room leading to Bedroom with a king-size bed Courtyard: Fully enclosed rear courtyard patio with table and chairs. Parking: On roadside Heating: Gas-fired central heating and open fire. Pets: One well-behaved dog permitted.

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.

The Horseshoes, Beccles, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £940 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Beccles sleeps 13.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: The Horseshoes is a charming early 1700s Suffolk cottage ten minutes drive to Southwold beach. Set in an extensive garden it has a beautifully situated meadow (alongside the property's ancient orchard) Uggeshall is a quiet village which is just a ten minute drive to the blue Flag Pier beach at Southwold. Other attractions nearby are Africa Alive at Kessingland, the market town of Beccles, RSPB Minsmere, Dunwich. The medieval city of Norwich with its castle cathedral cinemas restaurants and excellent shopping is 26 miles. The Horseshoes is a charming early 1700s Suffolk cottage ten minutes drive to Southwold beach. Set in an extensive garden it has a beautifully situated meadow (alongside the property's ancient orchard) where the grass is mown to create your own private cricket pitch with pavilion included! It is surrounded by farm land with footpaths leading you on excellent walks or cycle routes. The cottage is oak beamed throughout with some low beams and doors reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland doors. The property offers ample space to suit a large family or a couple of families with plenty of room and varied spaces to spend together or have time alone. There is also a play barn with an old pub pool table, a table football and an iPod-dock speaker (or other mp3). Cricket bats and practice balls and a croquet set are provided to use in the 3 acres of garden which includes an enclosed courtyard and a front west facing garden - a perfect place to watch the sun set. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles Ground Floor: Sitting Room with Inglenook open fire, 32" flat screen TV (including the full use of SKY sports and movies package) DVD, free high-speed broadband. Dining Room with table and twelve chairs, Inglenook open fire and piano Breakfast Area with table and eight chairs Kitchen with large gas range and hotplate with three electric ovens including grill, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c., washing machine and tumble dryer First floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds (access through bedroom 1)Bedroom 3 with single bed Bedroom 4 with double bed Bedroom 5 with twin beds (access through bedroom 4)Due to the age and character of the property some of the rooms are interconnecting 1&2, 3&5, 4&5Study will well stocked library shelves including children's books and games with unique Californian children's desk. Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Within the grounds: Barn Annexe Ground Floor: Sitting Area with TV/DVD, table and chairs, wood burner, Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom1 with double bed, Bedroom 2 with double bed Play Barn with pub pool table, dart board, music dock and games Garden: 3 acre cottage garden. Garden furniture, barbeque, large enclosed trampoline, wc and wash basin. Parking: Private parking for four cars Heating: Oil central heating in main house. Wood burner and portable electric heaters in Barn Annexe. No heating provided in the play barn. Pets: Pets welcome in barn annexe and play room but not in main cottage due to owner's allergy. Also Provided: Towels, books and games, croquet and cricket, starter pack for open fires and wood burner. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £200 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. The main house is available to book separately for a maximum of nine people at 20% discount (excludes the barn annexe and pets in the play barn only) Parents should be aware that there is a tree house, tree swing and wooden platform for children.

Curries Cottage, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £334 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Traditional brick and flint cottage in Blakeney with cosy and comfortable interior. This holiday home is only a few minutes walk from Blakeney Quay.

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.

Currie's Cottage is a traditional brick and flint cottage located in a quiet position just a few minutes' walk from the quay and the village centre with its shops and pubs. The interior is cosy and comfortable and very well-equipped. The cottage overlooks a shared lawned garden, where children can play. Shops/Pubs: within easy walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, wood burner, dining table and chairs and French doors to garden
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher - washing machine and tumble dryer in separate sunroom
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with adult bunk beds

Garden: Shared lawned garden, with garden furniture. Sunroom for storage of cycles.
Parking: Roadside or free public car park nearby.
Heating Night storage heaters included and starter pack of fuel for wood burner provided during winter months.
Also Provided: Stairgate. A good selection of DVDs, CDs, books and games.
Notes: There are steep stairs (with stair rail) in keeping with a property of this age.

The Stables, Quidenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Quidenham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Stables is a single storey detached property set in the spacious grounds of the owner's home. They have recently carried out a total refurbishment and it now provides spacious, attractive, high quality accommodation.

Quidenham is a small village surrounded by beautiful countryside in rural South Norfolk. It is an ideal location from which to explore the area, have a thrilling day at Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit which is only two miles away, or let the train take the strain; the local station is close by and has services to Cambridge or Norwich, where you can visit a plethora of museums, galleries, wine bars and restaurants or simply just soak up the atmosphere.

The Stables is a single-storey detached property set in the spacious grounds of the owners' home. They have recently carried out a total refurbishment and it now provides spacious, attractive, high quality accommodation. There is a conservatory and a sunny courtyard, both ideal places to relax with the papers or to enjoy a glass of wine as you plan the next day's activities. Shop/Pub: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD player and open fire
Dining Room with table and six chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine
Conservatory with comfortable seating and door to courtyard
Music Room/Study with a piano and door to courtyard
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard with table and chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games, CD Hi-fi, radio and Wi-Fi.
Pets: One medium size dog welcome, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.

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.

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.