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

Spencer Wall, Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £450 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Eccles Beach sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious family house just two minutes walk from the beach.

Midway between the coastal villages of Sea Palling and Happisburgh, North Gap is an access point through the sand dunes onto the fine sandy beaches of this coast. There is a scattering of houses and holiday homes behind the dunes, overlooking the surrounding farmland. Most people will come here for the beach, but the Broads are also easily accessible. The village pubs and shops of Sea Palling are about a mile away, and jet ski hire is also possible here with further amenities available in the nearby towns of Stalham and North Walsham.

Spencer Wall is situated in an ideal location for a seaside holiday, being just a few minutes from the beach. The spacious interior is ideal for families, and the house benefits from a large lawned garden which is great for games. Views of the dunes or open farmland are visible from all windows.. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV, hi-fi and open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, large table and chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and two washbasins
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with twin beds, leading to
Bedroom 4 with a double bed and a single bed

Garden: Large lawned garden, sheltered terrace area with double barbecue and garden furniture. Patio outside the kitchen.
Parking: For six cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters - included in the rental price. Free-standing electric heaters in the bedrooms.
Extras: Electricity by £1 coin meter. Please bring your own bed linen or it can be hired at £15 per person per week, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Notes: £100 damages deposit is payable to Norfolk Country Cottages, two weeks prior to your holiday.

Annie's House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 7.

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 Golf •

Accommodation overview: Annie's House is light and spacious with a homely feel. 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 Meare - 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. Annie's House is a modern home, situated in a lovely setting opposite Thorpeness church. It has light and spacious rooms, yet with a very homely feel. A short stroll down the lane in one direction will bring you to the beach and in the other direction you will reach Thorpeness Meare. The property also offers wireless broadband. Shop: 120 yards Pub: 120 yards. GROUND FLOOR Kitchen/Dining Room: Electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs. Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire, doors leading to the Garden Room: Table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Bunk beds, plus a pull-out bed, ideal for children (black-out curtains also provided).Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with patio furniture. Garage: Fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Butler's sink and clothes drying area (suitable for locking bikes). Parking: Off-road for three cars. Heating: Gas heating and open fire. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls, stair gate, books, games and bicycles, wireless broadband all provided. The stairs have a hand-rail each side, making them very easy to climb. One dog welcome with permission, but please note that dogs are not permitted on some sections of the beach during the summer months.

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.

2012 Brochure Prices have changed, take advantage of the great July and August pricing.

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.

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.

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.

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £245 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lavenham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to the visitor who wants to stay in the village. Lavenham is England's finest medieval village and is often regarded as the food capital of Suffolk. It is a wonderful place to visit with great restaurants and local pubs plus a super variety of interesting shops and galleries. Lavenham is a destination within itself with such proximity to the beautiful landscape of Constable Country, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, Lavenham is an ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast Red Brick Cottage is a charming terraced cottage in the heart of Lavenham. Its newly renovated interior offers real comfort to any visitor who wants to stay in the village. A bright interior and modern appliance makes this property the height of luxury. A secluded courtyard garden offers a perfect spot to enjoy the evening sunshine. Double beds in both bedrooms with luxury feather duvets and fine bedding offer real cosy comfort. There is ample local parking and shops, restaurants, galleries and pubs are all easily on hand. This property is a great place to stay and explore the local area and indeed the rest of Suffolk. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 100 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire with logs. Kitchen: Gas oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher. Bathroom: Bath, over bath Aqualiser shower, washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating. Pets. One small well-behaved dog welcome.

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.

Barnaby Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Barnaby Cottage is situated in the heart of Southwold within easy reach of everything it has to offer. 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! Barnaby Cottage is situated in the heart of Southwold within easy reach of everything the town has to offer. The cottage has been thoughtfully and tastefully furnished by the owners and is ideal for a seaside family holiday. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 25 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, CD player and open fire Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Dining Room with table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and an additional connecting door to bedroom 2Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small shared courtyard with storage room housing fridge/freezer and tumble dryer. Outside w.c. Further shared lawned area behind with table and chairs (in summerhouse).Parking: Roadside. Heating: Night storage heaters.