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.

Alexandra Villa, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: An attractive property which is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Close to the nature reserves of Snettisham and Titchwell and the popular and traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton. A great base for all seasons.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone - whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is less than two miles and, with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton five miles away, it is a perfect location for discovering Norfolk's splendid coastline. Ornithologists will enjoy the RSPB reserves close by, there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area and Sandringham, the Queen's country estate is nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also pubs that serve food, such as the acclaimed Rose and Crown.

Alexandra Villa is a traditional "gingerbread" carrstone terraced property which was built in 1910 as a railwayman's cottage. The property is very attractive with stripped wooden floors and modern facilities whilst retaining its cottage character. The accommodation is very attractive and is an ideal holiday property in an excellent area of Norfolk for exploring the nature reserves, sandy beaches and historical centres that this part of Norfolk has to offer. Pub/Shop/Restaurants: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player and open fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, walk-in pantry, TV, CD hi-fi and open fireplace
Kitchen with duel fuel range-style cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
Boot Room with washer/dryer
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with an iron king-size bed and feature fireplace
Bedroom 2 with iron twin beds and feature fireplace
Bedroom 3 with twin beds

Garden: Rear fully enclosed lawned garden with table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car or roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H. and open fires - fuel available locally.
Also Provided: Towels. Books, games, CDs
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Avalon, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £268 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

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: Avalon is a terraced cottage situated just one road back from the seafront and is furnished and decorated with style. It provides well presented town centre accommodation. 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. Avalon is a terraced cottage situated just one road back from the seafront and is furnished and decorated with style. It provides well presented town centre accommodation. In winter the open fire is just right for a cosy evening and in summer the beach is close enough for a quick dip. Shop: 150 yards Pub: 50 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: TV, DVD, iPod dock and speakers, CD, radio, open fire, sofa bed and table and chairs. Kitchen: Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Washer dryer in under stairs cupboard. Traditional winding cottage stairs to FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, washbasin, wc. Garden: Small enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating and open fire.

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.

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.

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.

Scaldbeck House, Morston, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £3500 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Morston sleeps 16.

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: A super house with views to the sea and the famous marshes at Blakeney. This is an all year round location, fantastic for walking and bird watching. Large and spacious accommodation, great for families and groups of friends. Come and enjoy North Norfolk.

The small Norfolk Village of Stiffkey sits in one of the most attractive areas of the North Norfolk Coast. Surrounded by bird reserves, sandy beaches, some superb sailing and walking opportunities, this is the place to holiday. Morston and nearby Blakeney Point and harbour are owned or controlled by the National Trust. There are some superb shopping opportunities in the surrounding market towns of Holt, Burnham Market and Wells. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with wonderful coastal paths and the fabulous RSPB site at Cley. Morston is also home to the Galton Blackistone Michelin starred restaurant at Morston Hall, where you are guaranteed a unique dining experience.

From as little as £31 per person per night, this is superb value for money and a great opportunity to enjoy excellent accommodation in a unique and private location.

Scaldbeck House is a magnificent early 1920s house of brick and flint construction. The accommodation is extremely spacious and lends itself extremely well to large house parties, be it groups of friends or families. Set within 9 acres and enjoying far reaching views over the marshes to Blakeney Point, peace and quiet and total privacy are guaranteed. Its wide sweeping terraces lend themselves to early evening relaxation with a glass of wine. Shop: Pub:

Ground Floor:
Main Entrance Hall with attractive York stone flooring and oak staircase
Dining/Breakfast Room with large table and chairs for 16 people
Sitting Room with comfortable seating for 8 and TV with Freeview
Formal Dining Room with table and chairs for 8 people
Drawing Room with comfortable seating for 16 people, TV with Freeview and open fire
Main Kitchen with American fridge/freezer, range cooker, wine cooler, warming oven, dishwasher and TV with Freeview
Secondary Kitchen with two fridges, electric oven and hob and second dishwasher, door to
Pantry with third dishwasher and Belfast sink
Rear Entrance Hall/Boot Room with washer/dryer
Tern with zip and link twin beds, TV with Freeview and En-Suite Wet Room with shower, bath, washbasin and wc, this room is suitable for guests with mobility problems

First Floor: (bedrooms as named)
Large Landing with sitting area, comfortable seating and views over Blakeney Pit
Avocet with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, double basins, wc and decorative feature fireplace
Curlew with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and decorative Victorian fireplace
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin, wc
Dunlin with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and decorative Victorian fireplace
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Knot with king-size four poster bed, pop up TV with Freeview, sea views and En-Suite Bathroom with free-standing bath with hand held shower, double washbasins and wc
Oyster Catcher with zip and link twin beds , TV with Freeview and views over Blakeney Harbour and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, and wc
Redshank with zip and link twin beds and TV with Freeview and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Sandpiper with zip and link twin beds, TV with Freeview and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Annexe: Wet Room with sink and drainer is ideal for wet sailing gear and other outdoor clothing. Games/Main Room with bi-folding doors with views over the sea and courtyard, TV and Games
Garden: Two Terraces, courtyard and lawned garden, garden furniture and Gas barbecue.
Parking: Ample parking.
Heating: O.F.C.H, thermostatically controlled and under floor heating to Tern, kitchens and all bathrooms.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Firewood in the winter for selected fireplaces. Wi-Fi and iPod Dock.
Extras: A housekeeping deposit of £600 is payable to the owner before the start of the holiday..
Notes:All beds can be made up to super-king doubles, please request bed configuration on booking. All bed linen and towels are Egyptian cotton. Tern also has allergy free bedding. Cot, Stair gates and highchair are available on request, please advise when booking. Three nights weekend breaks - Friday start and four night midweek breaks - Monday start are discounted by 25% of the seven night price.