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

Oyster Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £363 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: A well equipped former fisherman's cottage within easy reach of the beach and the sea. 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. Trains can be found at Saxmundham 6 miles away. Regular buses depart for Saxmundham, Leiston and Woodbridge from Aldeburgh High Street. Oyster Cottage is in a prime position just off the town centre and only one street away (150 yards) from the beach. The property is a charming refurbished fisherman's cottage with a small courtyard that catches the afternoon sun. It has been thoughtfully furnished and equipped to a high standard and provides a welcoming retreat made for two. The cottage is in an ideal location to explore the delights of the heritage coast, from beachcombing in the summer to autumn walks and cosy open fires. Shop:150 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, hi-fi/iPod dock, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave combo and washer/dryer Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Traditional steep winding stairs to...First Floor: Dressing Room leading to Bedroom with a king-size bed Courtyard: Fully enclosed rear courtyard patio with table and chairs. Parking: On roadside Heating: Gas-fired central heating and open fire. Pets: One well-behaved dog permitted.

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.

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.

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.

The Old Garage, Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £542 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornham sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Recently refurbished spacious cottage ideal for a family holiday. A very cosy and welcoming haven after a day out and about.

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.

The Old Garage lies at the centre of the village and provides a high standard of accommodation. It is very well-equipped, making it ideal for a family holiday and offers a very cosy and welcoming haven after a busy day out and about. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 50 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room well furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD stereo, open fire and French doors to garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, dining table, chairs and French windows to garden
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Shower Room with shower and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and TV/DVD player
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and TV/DVD player
Bedroom 3 with twin beds - 2' 6" wide
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds, TV/DVD player
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed small lawned and patio garden with garden chairs and table.
Parking: For one car. Further roadside parking.
Heating: O.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £10 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome but to be kept downstairs.
Also Provided: Good selection of books and games.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen. Duvets and blankets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.

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).

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.

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.