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

Bridge House, Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thornage sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Bridge House is a beautiful 17th Century thatched cottage bordering the Glaven river. It oozes character with exposed beams, timber latch doors and a large kitchen.

Thornage and Little Thornage are neighbouring villages located in the Glaven Valley, one of the most attractive areas of rural North Norfolk. The area is ideal for walking and cycling and just a ten-minute drive from the coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley. Cley Marshes is recognised as one of the UK's premier bird-watching sites. The Georgian town of Holt is just two miles away and offers good quality shops, art galleries and eating places and Holt Country Park, where you can enjoy way marked walks and nature trails. There are two pubs in the neighbouring villages of Hunworth and Letheringsett, which serve good food.

Bridge House is a beautiful 17th Century thatched cottage bordering the Glaven river. It oozes character with exposed beams, timber latch doors and a large kitchen with a table to gather round and a pretty cottage garden with a stream. Pub: 2.3 miles Shop: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, table and chairs
Small Sitting Room with comfortable seating and feature fire place
Main Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD player and wood burner
Bathroom with bath with hand-held shower, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 1 with a double bed

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 stairs opening directly into room with single bed, leading into
Bedroom 3 with cabin-style single bed, leading into
Bedroom 4 with a double bed

Garden: Lawn, bordered by unfenced stream, patio and decked areas, table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: One vehicle on drive - room for further parking on village green opposite property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Whilst no pets are allowed at the property the owner's dog occasionally visits.
Notes: The property has steep stairs with a Norfolk twist, which may make it unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions and young children. Shared access to property; Care should be taken with children at all times as there is an unfenced stream in the garden. Property may be more suitable for families due to layout of first floor bedrooms as all three bedrooms lead off each other.

Ilex House, Sizewell, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £284 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sizewell sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. Sizewell is a small hamlet on the coast approximately 5 miles south of Aldeburgh. There are shops, pubs and restaurant here as well as at Leiston approximately 2 miles away. The area has something for everyone - for birdwatchers there's the RSPB reserve at Minsmere, North Warren and Havergate Island, 18-hole golf courses at Thorpeness, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge, boating, tennis at Thorpeness and sailing at Aldeburgh. Just 50 yards from the beach, and next door to the owner, Ilex House is semi-detached. Parts of the property date back to the1830's. The house is perched on the cliff at Sizewell a mile or so from the power station and has great sea views. There is a large garden with steps that lead directly to the beach. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 1.5 miles. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, secondary fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Separate play area with table and chairs and radio. Utility Room: Washing machine, separate wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Twin beds, washbasin and sea view. Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Bedroom 3: Very small child's room with 2'6'' bed and washbasin. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Large garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample.

Sol Backen, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £858 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh 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: Aldeburgh and the surrounding area have 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 on summer weekends. Sol Backen is a wonderful detached period property with views from the garden over the marshes and the sea skyline beyond. Spacious accommodation makes this an ideal family choice or for a family gathering. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yardsGround Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn cooker, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and table and chairs. CD/Radio Utility with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Study First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and En-suite Bathroom with roll top bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed and door to Bedroom 4 with a 2'6 single bed Bedroom 3 with a 2'6 single bed and washbasin Bathroom with bath and washbasin Cloakroom with w.c. Garden: Large front and rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Ample off road parking. Heating: Gas heating.

Claremont House, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £908 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Handsome Grade II listed holiday home in Blakeney, a short walk from the Quay. Spacious and well equipped holiday accommodation.

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.

Claremont House is a handsome Grade II listed house with the benefit of a small walled garden and being just a short walk from the quay. It provides spacious, well equipped accommodation on three floors and is ideal for families or for a larger gathering. Shop: within walking distance Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating and open fire
Living Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, video, DVD player, CD player, wood burner and archway to
Kitchen with double electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and tumble dryer, archway to Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Utility Room with washing machine
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 small room with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds - suitable for children only
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 5 spacious beamed room with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Street parking or public car park 300 yards from property.
Heating: Night storage heaters Initial supply of logs provided for fires.
Also Provided: Stairgate and highchair. Books, games and puzzles.
Extras: Z-bed available on request for alternative sleeping arrangements only, at an extra £35 per week, payable on booking. Additional travel cot available £10 per week.
Notes: Please note the picture is of the rear of the house. There is a security deposit of £150 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages two weeks before your holiday.
Special Offer: There is a price reduction for full weeks in Price Band A for 6 adults + 2 children, £720 for 7 nights.

Middle Cottage, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Just minutes from the lovely sandy beach, this charming fisherman's cottage is great for a family or two couples.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholme Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholme Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shiptons Almanac. Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

This charming 200-year-old fisherman's cottage is quietly located on the edge of the village, just 100 yards from the beach. The attractively presented accommodation has many character features, including beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace that gives the cottage a lovely warm and welcoming feel. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting/Dining Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, wood burner and dining table with chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and fridge with ice box
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds, a small double on lower bunk with a single on top bunk

Garden: Fully enclosed rear patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate. CDs, books and games.

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.

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.