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

Micawbers, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £424 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Leiston 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 • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Micawbers is a detached architect designed house situated in the centre of this pretty village. 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. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Micawbers is a detached architect-designed house situated in the centre of this pretty village. The property is close to all the village amenities, yet its location is a lovely quiet spot opposite the tennis courts, which belong to the Thorpeness Country Club. The property has a lovely private and secluded garden, perfect for a relaxing holiday and is also only a five minute walk to the beach. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 1 mile.Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player, video, a wood burner and French windows leading onto the veranda Kitchen/Dining Room with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs Utility Room/Shower Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, shower, washbasin and w.c. Separate Annexe with a double sofa bed, shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, dressing table, vanity unit and built-in wardrobes Bedroom 2 with twin beds, dressing table and built-in wardrobes Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with mature trees and shrubs, barbecue and veranda with table and chairs. Parking: Off-road for one car plus room in the garage for a second car. Heating: Wood burner and central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot, books, games and a payphone.

Green Side Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £545 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Greenside cottage is a charming cottage with bags of character. Set within the heart of this popular village with its award winning restaurant. The wide sandy beaches are within walking distance, as is Burnham Market and Brancaster. Great Holidays.

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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.

Green Side Cottage is a delightful 300-year-old cottage situated in the heart of the village, within walking distance of all the village amenities, which include some excellent pubs and restaurants. It has bags of character with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and modern facilities. The beach and nature reserve are within easy walking distance. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 75 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, widescreen TV, DVD player, digital Freeview box with inbuilt recording facility, portable CD player, PlayStation 2 and wood burner.
Dining Room with a dining table and six chairs.
Kitchen with electric cooker, two fridges with icebox, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, table and chairs and French doors leading to patio garden.
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with double bed, wall-mounted plasma TV, DVD, washbasin and En-Suite Shower Room with shower only
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small enclosed courtyard-style patio to the side of the property with table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside outside property.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £20 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.

7 Pretoria Cottages, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortably furnished cottage just a 15 minute walk from a sandy beach.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

This comfortably furnished cottage lies along a quiet lane on the outskirts of the village. There is also a bus stop 100 yards from the property with regular buses to Hunstanton and King's Lynn. A short walk to the end of the lane leads to footpaths to the sandy beach and to the nature reserve. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, Freeview, DVD player, Wi-Fi and an open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer, small CD/radio player, dining table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed, with second pull-out single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. Coal will be provided for winter bookings - November - March
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Also Provided: Books and games.

Lighthouse Loft, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £455 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Lighthouse Loft is on the second floor of Caithness House and has wonderful views of the sea, the lighthouse and the town, It provides light and airy accommodation and is perfectly located on St James Green. 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! Lighthouse Loft is on the second floor of Caithness House and has wonderful views of the sea, the lighthouse and the town, It provides light and airy accommodation and is perfectly located on St James Green. Shops: 30 yards (corner shop) or 250 yards (High Street) Pub: 30 yards Beach: 50 yards The entrance is via an external staircase leading to First Floor: Lobby with front door giving access to stairs to Second Floor: Open Plan Room facing the sea, with views on three sides: Sitting Area with TV/DVD/Freeview, CD/Radio, open fire. Dining Area with table and chairs, Kitchen Area with gas oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave Bedroom 1 with double bed and sea view Bedroom 2 with twin beds and wide views over gardens and roof tops Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, w.c. and washer/dryer Parking: On roadside. Heating: Gas central heating. Also Provided: Wi-Fi. Notes: Not suitable for small children.

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).

Hightide, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £855 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 9.

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

Accommodation overview: The tasteful conversion has resulted in wheelchair friendly spacious ground floor accommodation. With the sea and promenade easily accessible, private parking and delightful garden this property offers the highest standard of accommodation 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. Sleeping nine + four and located opposite the pier with perfect sea views, Hightide is tastefully decorated throughout with high quality furnishings and fittings and special Level two rated accessibility modifications made to enable disabled members of the family to relax and enjoy their holiday. This property comes very highly recommended. The tasteful conversion has resulted in wheelchair friendly spacious ground floor accommodation. With the sea and promenade easily accessible, private parking and delightful garden this property offers the highest standard of accommodation. Shop: 400 yards. Pub: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV with Freeview, DVD player and sofa bed Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Area is large and open plan, fully equipped and comfortable - spiral stairs leading up to first floor Bedroom 1 with a double bed and bunk beds and wash basin Bedroom 2 with a single electric height adjustable bed (A hoist is fitted and goes from the single bedroom to the shower room and back. Customers will need to bring their own sling)Shower Room is wheelchair accessible with anti-slip floor and a height adjustable shower table and shower chair, washbasin and w.c. with grip rails First Floor: Sitting Room with a TV with Freeview/DVD/stereo, sofa bed, wood burning stove and views of the pier and sea Bedroom 3 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, electric shower, washbasin, w.c. Bedroom 4 with twin beds Garden: Large wheelchair accessible enclosed gardens with garden furniture, playhouse and barbecue. Parking: Private for two cars. Heating: Central heating. National Accessibility Scheme Level two - typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

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.