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

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £473 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. Contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. 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. Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. It has a contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. The French doors in the sitting room lead to the professionally landscaped garden with a gate which leads onto the public footpath and across the marshes. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen with TV/DVD area, wood burner, gas hob/electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washer/dryer and storage for shoes and coats, leading to Bathroom with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, French doors opening onto a private balcony with spectacular views over the marshes and to the River Alde and Orford Castle, the Lighthouse can also been seen on a clear day and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed with lovely views. Large patio area with decking, table and chairs, barbecue, lawn, garage for bike storage and gate leading to marshes. Parking: Outside the property. Heating: Wood burner (logs included) and gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot and highchair. Notes: Pets only accepted from 2012 onwards - If you need to use Broadband internet, the cottage has a wireless connection.

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.

Janeiro, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Janerio is a brilliant base for a family holiday, only a five minute walk from the sandy beach and there is a lovely garden to relax in at the end of the day

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. Mundesley has a wonderful clean, wide beach and a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Some may enjoy a dip in the sea or perhaps just the chance to relax and enjoy the view, whilst children will love to play on the golden sands. There is a golf course and driving range in the village with both horse riding and sea fishing available locally. Historic houses, steam trains, water sports and nature reserves are all within a short drive.

Janeiro is an end terrace former fisherman's cottage that has been carefully renovated and extended providing spacious accommodation which is perfect for families. There is a good size garden and private off-road parking. The well-known beach is less than five minutes away on foot as are all the local amenities in the pretty village of Mundesley. Shop:100 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, video and wood burner Dining Area with dining table and chairs leading to Sun Room/Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
Wet Room with wet area shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with children's bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, washbasin, and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed garden with lawn and patio. Barbecue and garden table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car
Heating: G.F.C.H. Wood burner.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, CD hi-fi, radio, books and games. First bag of logs for wood burner.
Notes: Stairs are steep with a twist in keeping with the age of the property.

Rowan Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £509 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful oak beamed cottage in the most privileged location of Southwold. Situated on the edge of South Green on Constitution Hill and boasting enviable views on both first and second floors. Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and the properties are within minutes of the market place, with the elegant Swan Hotel, an excellent range of small shops including greengrocers with fresh local produce, family butcher and delicatessen. The popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Secluded and peaceful, Southwold Denes is an ideal retreat for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Rowan Cottage is a delightful oak beamed cottage in one of the most privileged locations in Southwold. Situated on the edge of South Green on Constitution Hill and boasting enviable views from the first and second floors, the property is within easy walking distance of the town, restaurants and pubs and is a superb family getaway. Highly recommended. Shop: 75 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/Video, CD and Radio and an open fire Dining Room with wood burner Kitchen is off the dining room (small) with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and microwave First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Steep narrow staircase up to: Bedroom 4 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed at rear. Parking: On street. Heating: Central heating. Notes: Towels, a travel cot and highchair are provided at this property. Customers are reminded to bring own linen for cot.

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.

Oyster Catcher Cottage, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £485 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Burnham Deepdale sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: In a quiet location with rear views over the marshes to the sea, Crisket Pastures is an excellent base for making the most of all this area has to offer.

Situated on the North Norfolk coast with Brancaster as its neighbour, Burnham Deepdale, is an excellent location for a coastal holiday for all ages. The coastal path, fabulous beaches, Staithes and creeks are all easily accessible. Deepdale Cafe is a great place for a full English breakfast, there are some very good gastro pubs in the area, local fresh mussels are in abundance and Burnham Market is just two miles away with its unique shopping experiences.

Oyster Catcher Cottage provides comfortable accommodation for families and couples alike. The property is an end terrace, in a quiet location away from the main coast road. A two minute walk will give you access to the marshes and coastal path which will take you to the sea. The enclosed gardens are perfect for children and pets. Shops: all within walking distance Pubs/Restaurants: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room which is pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, larder fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Small Conservatory with comfortable seating and doors to the rear garden

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

Garden: Lawned garden to the front of the property, rear garden is laid to shingle and fully enclosed with garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome, please keep off the furniture and downstairs at all times.

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.

The Coach House, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £573 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful property in the grounds of the owner's period property. Spacious, stylish accommodation that is well equipped and presented.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of the Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the Wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep and Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

The Coach House sits in the grounds of the owner's 1700s period property which was built for the uncle of Horatio Nelson. It has been beautifully restored with attention to detail and has been furnished to a tasteful and stylish high standard. It offers spacious, comfortable accommodation in a super location. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and open fire
Kitchen with electric range cooker, SMEG fridge with freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Conservatory/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, table and chairs and patio doors leading to garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatic mixer shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with zip-and-link twin beds which can be joined to make a 6ft double - please state preference on booking
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large and fully enclosed with a patio area, table, chairs and barbecue.
Laundry Room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and logs for the open fire.
Also Provided: Towels - but not beach towels, books, games and CDs.