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

The Spinney, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Extremely well equipped in a quiet residential area - an ideal retreat Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creak, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore has easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good locals' bar. The Spinney is situated in a quiet residential area in Reydon. It is a delightful detached modern property, decorated and equipped to a high standard. The nearest shop is just a few minutes away and Southwold town, beach and harbour are a fifteen minute walk. With comfortable accommodation, a fully enclosed garden and bright and airy rooms, this is an ideal location to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the seaside air. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with satellite TV, video and open fire Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table and chairs Utility Room with washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bedroom 4 with a single bed Garden: The property has its own driveway and front garden. To the rear there is a fully enclosed garden with a patio and lawned area, table and chairs. Parking: For two cars in the driveway. Heating: Full central heating.

Church House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness 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 • Near Golf

Accommodation overview: 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. Church House is a well presented traditional brick-built detached cottage with a light and airy feel to all rooms. Situated opposite Headlands Green, it is a short stroll from the beach and Thorpeness's famous Mere. The country-club, tennis courts and the 18-hole golf course are also nearby. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD, iPod dock and open fire. Stable door to an East facing decked area Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, view of the sea and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds and view of the sea Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front lawn with decked area. The rear garden is fully enclosed. Garden furniture. Parking: Off-road parking for two cars (plus ample for others nearby). Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

The Coach House, Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brancaster sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a delightful new conversion offering tasteful accommodation in the centre of this very pretty North Norfolk village.

Brancaster and neighbouring Brancaster Staithe are lovely coastal villages, which have much to offer, making them ideal holiday locations at any time of the year. There is a wonderful sandy beach, numerous coastal and countryside walks, a golf course, a tennis court and excellent sailing from Brancaster Staithe. There are three well known pubs The Jolly Sailors, The Ship and The White Horse within the two villages which serve food, or you can buy locally caught sea food. The lovely village of Burnham Market is just a short drive away with its excellent range of shops, restaurants and pubs. The area abounds with numerous opportunities for bird watchers with the RSPB reserve at Titchwell two miles away, which can be reached on foot along the coast path. Boat trips to Scolt Head and sailing are available at Brancaster Staithe.

The Coach House is a delightful conversion that was originally part of the North Wing of Brancaster House. With the focus on traditional craftsmanship and materials, this is a very attractive cottage in one of the most well-known villages on the North Norfolk coast. The Norfolk Coast path is 400 yards away and the fabulous sandy beach and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club a mile away. The Ship Inn, an excellent gastro-pub, children's playground, plus tennis court and small village shop are all close by and the Coast Hopper bus service stops 50 yards from the house. The neighbouring villages of Burnham Deepdale and Thornham have more extensive food stores and each has a very good cafe serving food all day. A great location for a holiday. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freesat, DVD player, CD/radio and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with bespoke hand-made units, electric range style cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer
Cloakroom with washing machine, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Both rooms have spacious built-in cupboards and attractive window seats with views towards the church
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed, walled south-facing courtyard with garden furniture.
Parking: Designated parking for two cars in shared driveway, further parking can be found just outside the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Extras: Towels may be hired for £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £349 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Colourful and full of character. This former fisherman’s cottage in Cromer is only fifty yards from the sandy beach and is three storeys high offering great holiday accommodation.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage is a character fisherman's cottage situated just 50 yards from the sandy beach. It is on three storeys, and has been renovated to provide cosy, comfortable accommodation, which is beamed throughout. Situated within walking distance of the property is one of Norfolk's best golf courses and a tennis club where members of the public are welcomed. There are also putting greens and a boating lake nearby. Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player, open fire, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed

Garden: Enclosed small rear yard. Front sitting area with bench taking in views of the sea.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Electric radiators. Initial supply of fuel for open fire included in winter months.
Extras: Towels and bed linen are available for hire at £5 each per person per week, payable on booking.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Notes: Please note that there are very steep stairs in keeping with a property of this age.

The Old Coach House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £669 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lowestoft sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A detached exceptionally spacious property within a very short walk of the beach at Lowestoft - only a mile away from Pleasurewood Hills Lowestoft is Suffolk's second largest town and has two piers situated on the south beach. The southerly pier, called the Claremont Pier, originally served as a port of call for steamers travelling to and from London. There are many places of interest in the area including Pleasurewood Hills to the north of the town, The East Anglia Transport Museum, Africa Alive, Ness Point, which is the most easterly location in the United Kingdom, Oulton Broad, Belle Vue Park and Nicholas Everett Park with its pet corner. There are three blue flag beaches, several good pubs and restaurants, ten-pin bowling, cinema, theatre and an annual Air Festival. The Old Coach House is a detached, exceptionally spacious property within only a very short walk of the beach and town centre. The property has character, and offers good quality accommodation. It is attractively furnished, and well equipped. There is plenty of parking, the garden is private and has a hot tub. With its proximity to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, and being in such a quiet but convenient position, the property provides an ideal base for a holiday at any time of the year. Pleasurewood Hills is within a mile of the property. Shop: 0.5 m Pub: 200m. Ground Floor: Snug with TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, piano and TV/DVD Kitchen with Aga, wine cooler, microwave and breakfast area Utility Room with American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier and cooker. Conservatory with furniture, TV (for DVDs only), table and chairs Cloakroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Sitting Room with furniture, open fire, large flat screen TV/DVD/Freeview Stairs from the Snug leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: The garden is divided into several patio and decked areas. There is a hot tub and an uncovered pond in the grounds, care should be taken with young children at all times. Parking: For several cars - Electric gates. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Also Provided: Starter pack of logs for open fire and travel cot. There is internet connection at the property.

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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 Fishing •

Accommodation overview: Well equipped cottage with views over the town and the marshes. 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 (15 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. No 1 Blackshore provides an ideal base for watching the changing moods of the harbour. From the front door you can watch boats plying the river or get straight into a country walk. The picture window of the comfortable master bedroom gives dramatic views of the tidal estuary and the fields beyond. Shop: 0.75 miles Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Open Plan Sitting/Dining Area with TV/video, DVD player, full Sky package and wireless Broadband, CD/radio/tape player and fireplace with wood burner Kitchen with electric double range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer Shower Room with shower Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Sheltered patio area overlooking the harbour with gas barbecue and secure storage for bikes, etc. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Full central heating and wood burner - logs provided but please provide your own kindling or fire lighters. Pets: One well-behaved dog by arrangement with the owner.

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.

Shrimp Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £229 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy little cottage in the centre of the village. Presented in a traditional style.

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.

Shrimp Cottage is a cosy little cottage, situated close to the main coast road and within walking distance of the village pub and post office. It provides comfortable accommodation presented in a traditional style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch with garden chairs
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, Sky TV and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Attractive lawned area.
Parking: For one small/medium car.
Heating: Convector heaters by £1 meter.
Also Provided: Coal and kindling for your day of arrival, further supplies can be purchased from Stiffkey Post Office Stores.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £10 per week, payable on booking. Electricity by £1 meter.
Pets: Two pets welcome.