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

Shell Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £352 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Shell Cottage is a delightful detached modern property situated within the award winning Church Farm area. 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. Shell Cottage is a delightful detached modern property situated within the award winning Church Farm area. The property boasts good accommodation including a private garden and car parking (much sought after in Aldeburgh!) and is ideal for a couple looking for a 'bolt-hole' at any time of the year. A short walk to the beach. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and CD hi-fi, and an inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove Kitchen/Dining Room with electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a 2'6 single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with table and chairs. Parking: Off road for two cars. Heating: Electric. Pets: Pets by arrangement and should be kept downstairs at all times.

Sandpiper Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £351 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Sandpiper is a modern house situated on Church Farm. 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. Sandpiper is a charming house situated on Church Farm. The property offers good accommodation for a family looking to holiday in Aldeburgh with a pretty private garden and easy parking. Away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street all amenities are a short walk away. Shop: 0.5 mile Pub: 0.5 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and wood burner Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Freezer and washing machine in garage. Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed En-Suite Shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Patio area garden furniture. Parking: Parking for one car. Further parking available on road. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Logs for the wood burner. Pets: One small or medium dog accepted.

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.

Two The Crescent, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £925 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Impressive, spacious four storey Edwardian house in an exceptional seafront position. This Cromer holiday home offers great family accommodation with superb views of the Pier and the sandy coast.

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.

In an exceptional seafront position directly overlooking the beach and pier, lies this impressive, spacious Grade II listed Georgian house. From waking in the morning and looking out to sea, to dining alfresco in the pretty courtyard at night, this house is absolutely ideal for a family seaside holiday, being both child and baby friendly. It is situated in a private cul-de-sac on the sea front only two minutes from the sea and the town centre. "Location, Location, Location", "quite possibly the finest rental accommodation in Cromer" and "Even better than in the brochure" are just some quotes from the online visitors book. Pub: 25 metres Shop: 150 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, HD TV with Freesat, Blu-ray player, iPod compatible CD hi-fi, wood burner, dining table with five chairs and seating for six people on window seats set into bay window overlooking the sea, this room leads to the
Kitchen with gas range, electric oven, gas Aga, American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, breakfast table and four chairs and double doors to courtyard
Utility Room/Cloakroom with washing machine, tumble dryer, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, large sofa and French doors leading to balcony which offers splendid sea views
Shower Room with power shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2/Nursery with cot, a single child's bed, toys and games

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 large room with sea views, a king-size bed and En-Suite Dressing Room
Bedroom 4 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Third Floor:
Bedroom 5 with two sets of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Bedroom 6 with one set of bunk beds - suitable for children only, sea view
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, sofa, HD TV with Freesat, video and DVD/CD player

Garden: Fully enclosed high walled rear paved courtyard with lighting, table and chairs for ten people and gas barbecue, drinks fridge and outside wc
Parking: For one car. Further roadside parking or pay and display car parks in the town.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £25 per week Oct-Apr - £15 per short break, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Two highchairs and two stair gates. Travel cot - in addition to cot in nursery. Wi-Fi. Books and games. Beach equipment.
Notes: Housekeeping deposit of £200 payable to Norfolk country Cottages two weeks before the start of your holiday.

The Reeds, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £301 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A well equipped property in a quiet location with easy access to the beach Southwold Pier Area - It is often said that nothing changes in Southwold. However, the much-acclaimed pier was rebuilt in 2001 and was the first to be constructed in England in over fifty years. It now fits in well with the painted beach huts, promenade and colourful flowerbeds. There is a shop, cafes and an alternative amusement arcade there. The selection of properties' hereabouts makes it an ideal location to stay in Southwold if you require quiet accommodation that is also close to the beach, town centre and the many footpaths across the marshes leading you to the less explored areas of the town. The Reeds has been extensively improved. It has been thoughtfully equipped for the owner's regular use and provides most comfortable accommodation in an attractive location. The south facing garden is ideal for children or as a place to relax away from the crowds. This is an ideal retreat from the bustle of Southwold town centre which is still only a 10-minute walk away and - a boon for Southwold - you can almost always park outside during your stay. The most sandy end of the beach, the acclaimed pier and footpaths towards Easton Bavents are all 5 minutes away. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 200 yardsTo learn more about North Road go onto www.southwold-northroad.comGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, music centre, open fire and marsh views, ideal for bird watchers Kitchen/Dining Room with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and views across the marsh land Bedroom 2 with twin beds overlooking the garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden, patio and furniture. Bike storage in the large store shed. Parking: Easy roadside. Heating: Full central heating and open fire.

Well Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £290 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: An ideal location for those looking for a quiet retreat but with easy access to the town centre 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! Well Cottage has been tastefully furnished with carefree holidays in mind. It has frontage to the road that only serves the North Green properties and the carefully tended green. Therefore the location is ideal for those looking for a quieter location but with easy access to all the town amenities. Shops: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD and music centre, open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with compact units, gas cooker, microwave and fridge Utility Room with washing machine, washbasin and w.c. Easy stairs from dining room to small first floor landing First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed Bedroom 2 with raised cabin bed (double size but with access only from the ladder on one side) Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with walk in shower cubicle, bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden : Small yard at rear. Parking: Street parking 100 yards away. Heating : Full central heating and open fire (fuel supplied in winter).

Eastwood, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £589 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick 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 •

Accommodation overview: An interesting detached period house in the beautiful seaside village of Walberswick Walberswick has over a thousand acres of open access heath and marshland, protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The RSPB Bird Reserve at Minsmere is a short drive away and the seaside town of Southwold is within strolling distance along one of the many beautiful walks in and around Walberswick, or by using the foot ferry that runs during the summer months. Within Walberswick there are tearooms, restaurants, two public houses, an art gallery, original crafts and gift shops. Eastwood is a characterful detached period house situated in its own private mature garden. Ideally situated to explore the Heritage Coast, Eastwood would provide a wonderful retreat for a family holiday. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player and video. The room also has a wood burning stove Dining Room with table and chairs and wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds and washbasin Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Lawned area, patio and has the benefit of garden furniture. Parking: On road and driveway for two cars Heating: Oil-fired central heating.

Stannard Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £582 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Stannards Cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped by the homeowners to a high standard. Southwold South Green - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. The properties are 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 popular Red Lion Inn overlooking South Green is even closer. Stannard Cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped by the homeowners to a high standard. Situated in the much sought after Lorne Road just 100 yards from the beach, Stannard Cottage offers a holiday to remember. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards. Stannard Cottage has achieved a 'Gold Award' from VisitEngland for 2011/2012 for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer care Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, video and wood burner Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer, microwave. Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c Lobby with additional seating and large cupboard with hanging space First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and flat screen TV En Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Attractive paved courtyard garden with furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Please Note: Cottage stairs which may be unsuitable for the very young, elderly or infirm.