Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in East England

Holly House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £419 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Holly House is ideally located for short walks to the shops, pubs and restaurants and within a stones throw of Southwold's beach and famous Pier. Southwold Pier - 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 50 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 Holly House is a spacious detached traditional 1930s house facing towards the sea and close to the lighthouse. It is ideally situated for short walks to the shops, pubs and restaurants and is within a stone's throw of Southwold beach and famous Pier. Holly House has the added advantage of private parking for two cars and has both front and rear lawned gardens. This property makes for an ideal family holiday base at any time of year. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Entrance into large hallway Sitting Room with flat screen TV with freesat, DVD and video and a small sun room Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, larder fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed with En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed (small)Bedroom 3 with a king size double bed and washbasin Bedroom 4 with a single bed and washbasin Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front and rear. Parking: Private for two cars and storage space for bicycles. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: One well-behaved dog allowed.

Hamish Place, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £482 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Hamish Place is a exceptionally well presented property situated in the centre of Southwold. With views over St. Edmunds Green and having the benefit of the much sought car parking space Hamish Place is the perfect Seaside retreat. 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! Hamish Place is a exceptionally well presented property situated in the centre of Southwold. With views over St. Edmunds Green and having the benefit of a much sought car parking space Hamish Place is the perfect seaside retreat. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 250 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and iPod dock Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Dining Area with table and chairs Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: Parking space for one car. Heating: Gas fired.

Dell Cottage, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £431 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Delightful single storey flint cottage just two minutes walk from the sea.

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. It has a wonderful wide beach backed by a small promenade and a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Some may enjoy a dip in the sea or perhaps just the chance to relax and enjoy the view, whilst children will love to play on the golden sands. There is a golf course and driving range in the village with both horse riding and sea fishing available locally. Historic houses, steam trains, water sports and nature reserves are all within a short drive.

Dell Cottage is in a wonderful position for a seaside holiday, being only two minutes walk from the beach and the centre of the village. Originally a school house, it has now been converted to provide attractive, single-storey accommodation with a lovely walled garden, perfect for relaxing and just listening to the sound of the sea. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video and DVD player
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
Conservatory/Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Lawned garden, enclosed by flint walls of varying height. Patio with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For four cars along lane next to cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Notes: The photograph is of the rear of the cottage.

Poppy Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £268 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Poppy Cottage is a beautifully presented fisherman's cottage in a tucked away position just off the High Street. An ideal holiday retreat which is typically 'Aldeburgh'. 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. Poppy Cottage is a beautifully presented fisherman's cottage in a tucked away position just off the High Street. An ideal holiday retreat which is typically 'Aldeburgh'. Shop: 10 yards Pub: 25 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV and electric fire Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave and washer/dryer. Table and chairs. First Floor: Narrow stairs to Bedroom 1 with double bed Landing/Dressing Area Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Open front garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas heating.

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.

Nellies Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £307 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint character cottage just a short walk from the salt marshes.

The coastal village of Stiffkey is set in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has one of the richest salt marshes for wildlife in the country, providing excellent opportunities for both ornithology and walking. The sandy beaches at Holkham and Wells are just four miles along the coast and sailing is available at nearby Morston and Blakeney. Stiffkey has a shop and a pub which serves food, with further amenities available in the lovely Georgian town of Holt, which is seven miles away.

Nellie's Cottage is an end of terrace cottage. When travelling along the coast road it is easy to spot Nellie's Cottage due to the topiary elephants in the garden, which are sure to raise a smile! The cottage is built of brick and flint and has traditional, character features. Shop: 800 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD hi-fi and wood burner
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, washing machine and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed - accessible from one side only
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Front lawned garden and rear shared patio area with garden furniture.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome.
Notes: Nellie's may not be suitable for anyone of above average height, due to low door thresholds and ceilings. Short breaks are welcome, however the owner cannot accommodate 2 nights.

Owl Barn, Sisland, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £292 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sisland sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: If you are after peace and tranquillity but still wish to have access to some great areas of Norfolk, not to mention the fabulous city of Norwich, then Owl Barn is where you should be.

Sisland is a small Norfolk gem nestling in the heart of the Waveney Valley, close to the historic city of Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Sisland Carr, managed by The Woodland Trust, is a short walk away. For the more active, Sisland is situated on Route 1 of the National Cycle Network and close to the Wherryman's Way and Boudicca Way, long-distance footpaths. For culture seekers, Sisland is fifteen minutes away from the plethora of theatres, cinemas, restaurants and galleries that Norwich has to offer.

The open-plan design of Owl Barn creates a lovely light and airy atmosphere which is complemented by a high level of comfort and style. Tasteful and particularly well appointed - from the calm, spacious bedroom to the well-placed skylight in the bathroom enabling you to relax and watch the stars. Shop/Pub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room - Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player and iPod dock Dining Area with dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with gas hob and electric oven, fridge, combination microwave, dishwasher, washing machine - freezer space is available in owner's barn
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, shower in wet area, washbasin and wc
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: Patio with table and chairs and a shared lawned area; there is access to a barbecue and a secure area to store bicycles.
Parking: Two cars on driveway.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. CD hi-fi, radio, Wi-Fi, selection of books and games.
Pets: One small dog welcome - please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.
Notes: This property has facilities that may be suitable for the less agile. The owner can provide catering on request.

Appletree Cottage, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £447 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Spacious detached house built in traditional Norfolk brick and flint. Ideal for a family holiday,

Weybourne is a village of flint cottages and winding roads, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a shingle beach, and there is a cliff-top walk, which leads you to the sandy beach at Sheringham just three miles away. The village is famous for being home to the Muckleburgh Military Collection, which is well worth a visit. There are many other opportunities for days out in the area for young and old alike and there are a number of excellent golf courses within easy reach. The village itself has a shop and pub, which serves food.

Appletree Cottage is a spacious detached property built in traditional Norfolk brick and flint. It is a delightful, attractively presented cottage, which is well equipped and ideal for a family holiday. There is also the benefit of a lovely rear garden, with sea views from the corner. Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, feature inglenook fireplace and patio doors to the garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer
Utility Room with microwave and washer/dryer
Study with comfortable seating, desk and laptop computer with broadband internet access - no extra charge
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed front and rear lawned gardens with patio and garden furniture.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Selection of books and games. Broadband.