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

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).

Old Cottage, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated on the edge of the coastal village and within walking distance of Sea Palling wide sandy beach.

With its lovely sandy beach and traditional seaside atmosphere, Sea Palling is a perfect location for a coastal holiday. On a summer's day you may like a swim in the sea, a cycle ride through the country lanes, a boat trip on the nearby Broads or a visit to one of the many attractions close by. In winter what better than an invigorating walk along the beach followed by a warming drink inside your cosy cottage. The village has a shop, post office and two pubs

Old Cottage is a very pretty thatched cottage situated in the middle of the coastal village of Sea Palling on a quiet no-through road and within easy walking distance of the beach. It has adaptable family accommodation and is quite unique. An enclosed spacious garden makes it ideal for families. Shop/Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/radio and inglenook with wood burner
Dining Area which is split level and open plan to the sitting room with table and chairs
Kitchen with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and patio doors leading onto rear garden
Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 3 with four single beds - this is an eaves bedroom so there are sloping ceilings to the side
Bedroom 4/Children's Sitting Room with sofa bed - please state on booking if this is required, bean bags, TV and DVD player
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: The garden is enclosed, spacious and mainly laid to lawn with a patio area. Garden furniture and gas barbecue.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £3.00 per person per week, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Fixed stair gate. One basket of logs for the wood burner, books, games, toys, highchair and baby monitor.
Pets: Two dogs welcome, but please do not allow in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Additional pets by arrangement.
Notes: The stairs for Bedroom 3 and the Children's Sitting Room are quite steep and narrow, in keeping with a cottage of this age. Bedroom 3 is accessed via bedroom 4 with a curtain providing privacy.

Special Offers: There is a reduction for up to four people in Price Band A £303, Price Band B £392 for 7 nights and £229 in A Band and £293 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only. For 2012: Price Band A £313, Price Band B £404 for 7 nights and £236 in A Band and £302 in B Band for 3 nights in ground floor bedrooms only.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ilex House, Sizewell, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £284 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sizewell sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. Sizewell is a small hamlet on the coast approximately 5 miles south of Aldeburgh. There are shops, pubs and restaurant here as well as at Leiston approximately 2 miles away. The area has something for everyone - for birdwatchers there's the RSPB reserve at Minsmere, North Warren and Havergate Island, 18-hole golf courses at Thorpeness, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge, boating, tennis at Thorpeness and sailing at Aldeburgh. Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. There is a large garden with steps that lead directly to the beach. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 1.5 miles. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, secondary fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Separate play area with table and chairs and radio. Utility Room: Washing machine, separate wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Twin beds, washbasin and sea view. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: Very small child's room with 2'6'' bed and washbasin. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Large garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample.