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

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.

Samphire House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £887 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Samphire House is an attractive detached property situated close to the beach and in the heart of Southwold being within easy walking distance of all the amenities. 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 greengrocer 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! Samphire House is an attractive detached property situated close to the beach and in the heart of Southwold being within easy walking distance of all the amenities. The property has been refurbished to a high standard and is attractively furnished. The property provides an ideal base for a family seaside holiday. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 25 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/Freeview, CD player with iPod dock and wood burning stove Kitchen/Dining/Family Room with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs, sofa and TV Cupboard in hallway contains washer dryer Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds First Floor: Bedroom 3 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 4 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Private courtyard style garden to rear with garden furniture. Parking: On driveway for one medium size car Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

Feather Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Saxmundham sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: A former ale house, this one double bedroom property was originally built around 1470. Feather Cottage is furnished to a simple style that assists an authentic feel but all the modern conveniences are in place. Peasenhall lies along a valley running east to west and Peasenhall's main street (the A1120) runs alongside the 'Causeway' - a brook, which is now a culvert with bridges across it. On either side are pretty cottages, some in traditional Suffolk pink, some thatched, others slated or roofed with pantiles. The nearest pub is only a 20 minute walk away to The White Horse in Sibton. Peasenhall has a village stores, a renowned delicatessen, a family butchers and cafe. It's an ideal location from which to explore Suffolk's country footpaths and country lanes as well as exploring the pretty villages and market towns along the Suffolk Heritage Coast which is a short fifteen minutes away. Varieties of footpaths lead from the village out over open fields and are ideal for walking or cycling. Quieter in high season than the coast itself but close to Aldeburgh, Walberswick and Southwold is Feather Cottage. A former ale house, this one double bedroom property was originally built around 1470. The spacious double room was added later and is possibly Jacobean and the kitchen, lobby and bathroom are early 20th century. Feather Cottage is furnished to a simple style that assists an authentic feel but all the modern conveniences are in place. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 0.75 mile Ground Floor: Open Plan Room with Sitting Room including flat screen TV/DVD, Freeview, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and w.c. Steep stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Garden: Sun trap at rear of property with small decking area, small laid lawn and bedding areas. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Solid fuel and economy 7. Starter pack of logs provided. Notes: Pets welcome.

1 Catlin Cottages, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £294 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: 1 Catlin Cottages is tucked away in a quiet position at the end of a pretty flower-lined loke but within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Cley. It is a charming, early 19th century, former fisherman's cottage.

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is a very good delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, which serve meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt just four miles away.

1 Catlin Cottages is tucked away in a quiet position at the end of a pretty flower-lined loke but within a few minutes' walk of the centre of Cley. It is an early 19th century former fisherman's cottage that has been renovated to a high standard without losing its traditional charm. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.12 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Sky basic package, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with hand-made traditional pine units, electric cooker, microwave and fridge with icebox
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and door through to
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Sunny courtyard to front of property with garden bench.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Night storage heaters and electric convector heaters.
Also Provided: Towels. Games, radio and Wi-Fi.
Notes: The property has cottage-style stairs, which may cause problems for people with limited mobility, please ask for details. Due to layout of bedrooms, property is more suitable for family use. There is a right of way to the neighbouring property through the courtyard. Pull-out bed in bedroom 2 is for occasional use as there is restricted space when fully pulled out.

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.

Church Meadow Cottage, Trimingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Trimingham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Church Meadow Cottage is an attractively furnished detached house 500 yards from the coast.

The quiet village of Trimingham is situated in an enviable position on the coast between Cromer and Mundesley. It is ideal for those wishing to be in a central location for the seaside resorts, whilst enjoying a village location. The expansive sandy beach is accessible locally by a one-mile drive. Woodlands Leisure Park in the village has a clubhouse and swimming pool, which are open to non-residents and there are further facilities available in Mundesley, two miles, and Cromer, four miles away.

Church Meadow Cottage is a spacious, brick and flint detached house just over 500 yards from the coast, with sea views from the rear bedroom. It has an attractively furnished and well-equipped interior which provides a home-from-home atmosphere. Shop: 2 miles Pub (Clubhouse): 500 yards.

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer
Conservatory with comfortable seating
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc.
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, barbecue, swing and slide.
Parking: For four cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Although no pets are allowed at the property the owner's pet occasionally visits.

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.

Alde End Cottage, Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £345 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snape sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Featuring beams and with lots of character, Alde End is situated approximately 300 yards from Snape Maltings and the River Alde. Snape is best known as the venue for the Aldeburgh Festival and for other events throughout the year held in the Maltings Concert Hall. However, the pretty village, at the head of the tidal estuary, is a popular holiday venue in its own right and central for exploring the unique area of the Suffolk Heritage Coast - the tidal estuary and network of footpaths are one of the most interesting areas of Suffolk for exploring on foot. There is easy access to the fascinating coastal town of Aldeburgh, plus castles and much more to explore at Framlingham and Orford. The burial treasures at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, should not be missed also. Part of Alde End Cottage was built around 250 years ago. Featuring beams and with lots of character, it's situated approximately 300 yards from Snape Maltings and the River Alde on the village crossroads and is just a stone's throw away from both public houses where good food is served. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, table and chairs and a solid-fuel stove. Kitchen: Oven and ceramic hob, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Steep stairs to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with garden furniture. Parking: Private for 2 cars. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls.