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

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.

Balmore Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £541 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Balmore Cottage has been recently renovated and beautifully refurbished to make a lovely holiday home in the centre of 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 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. Balmore Cottage has recently been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard. It is beautifully furnished and well equipped, with a warm, sunny and welcoming feel. Situated a few steps from the beach and under the gaze of Southwold's famous lighthouse, with the shops, restaurants and pubs all within easy walking distance, this is a lovely holiday cottage. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 100ydsGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/Freeview, Victorian coal-effect electric fire Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c. Kitchen/Dining Area with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, small dishwasher, microwave, washing machine Conservatory with table and chairs which opens out into a small courtyard First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, sea views and Ensuite Bathroom with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with twin beds, sea views and Ensuite Shower Room with washbasin and w.c. Garden: Paved area at rear. Parking: For one car outside garage and free parking available roadside. Heating: Gas central heating.

Pilots House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £399 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortably furnished house in Aldeburgh High Street within one minutes walk of 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. Pilots House is situated in the heart of Aldeburgh High Street. Everything you could need for a relaxing holiday is within a minutes' walk. It is comfortably furnished throughout, and from the double bedroom you can lie and watch the sea. What more could you ask for from a Suffolk holiday? Shop: 100 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with TV, DVD player, Ipod Dock and dining table and chairs Kitchen with cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher Shower Room wet room style with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed courtyard garden with table and chairs. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.

Shrimp Cottage, Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £229 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Stiffkey sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy little cottage in the centre of the village. Presented in a traditional style.

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.

Shrimp Cottage is a cosy little cottage, situated close to the main coast road and within walking distance of the village pub and post office. It provides comfortable accommodation presented in a traditional style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch with garden chairs
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD, Sky TV and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Attractive lawned area.
Parking: For one small/medium car.
Heating: Convector heaters by £1 meter.
Also Provided: Coal and kindling for your day of arrival, further supplies can be purchased from Stiffkey Post Office Stores.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided. Bed linen can be hired at £10 per week, payable on booking. Electricity by £1 meter.
Pets: Two pets welcome.

3 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £825 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Mere. 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 Meare - a large shallow boating lake with tearooms nearby. The beaches are mainly pebble and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. 3 The Haven is a wonderful original Thorpeness house in an elevated position overlooking the famous Meare. The property offers flexible accommodation and has the added advantage of a Children's games room in the garden. An excellent holiday choice. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Shower Room: Shower, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 5: Bunk beds. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King size bed, washbasin and views of the Meare. Bedroom 2: Twin beds and views of the Meare. Bedroom 3: Single bed. Bedroom 4: Single bed. Bathroom: Roll top bath, washbasin and wc. Garden: Garden room/Children's play room. Patio garden to the front with bench overlooking the Meare. Parking: Off-road parking to rear for one car. Heating: Gas heating.

Stuckie Ben, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £306 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Well equipped terraced cottage just off South Green in Southwold South Green Area - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. From many of them you can look across South Green towards Gun Hill and the sea and 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. Stuckie Ben is a delightful terraced cottage providing comfortable accommodation in an ideal location just off South Green where there are a choice of shops, bars and eating places. Pub: 250 yards Shop: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Open Plan Sitting Area with flat screen TV, DVD, gas coal-effect fire and music centre Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher Stairs (rather steep) from dining area to large landing: First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed - one side of the bed is against the wall En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with double bed Bedroom 3 with single bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Shared courtyard. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Full central heating. Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome.

The Spinney, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Extremely well equipped in a quiet residential area - an ideal retreat Reydon is only divided from Southwold by Buss Creak, a narrow stretch of water where the fishing boats (busses) of long ago used to tie up. All properties therefore has easy access to beaches and town centre amenities by road and various footpaths. Reydon boasts two well-stocked village stores, as well as the Randolph Hotel which has an excellent restaurant and good locals' bar. The Spinney is situated in a quiet residential area in Reydon. It is a delightful detached modern property, decorated and equipped to a high standard. The nearest shop is just a few minutes away and Southwold town, beach and harbour are a fifteen minute walk. With comfortable accommodation, a fully enclosed garden and bright and airy rooms, this is an ideal location to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the seaside air. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 400 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with satellite TV, video and open fire Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table and chairs Utility Room with washing machine Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin, bidet and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a single bed First Floor: Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bedroom 4 with a single bed Garden: The property has its own driveway and front garden. To the rear there is a fully enclosed garden with a patio and lawned area, table and chairs. Parking: For two cars in the driveway. Heating: Full central heating.

1 Chequers Row, Friston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £315 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Friston sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: 1 Chequers Row is on the end of a terrace with a south/east facing garden with a walnut tree that gives dappled shade. Friston is a small tranquil village situated in a quiet area of Suffolk, within easy reach of many interesting locations, to make your holiday enjoyable. The old town of Aldeburgh with its beach and fishing boats, cinema, museum summer theatre, shops and restaurants, and Leiston with its leisure centre/pool, cinema and museum are about 4 miles away. As is Snape Maltings, which has shopping/galleries, and the concert hall. Thorpeness has its own laid back style and boating mere, is approximately 5 miles . Countryside with good, interesting walks is all around, of note are Dunwich heath, Minsmere bird reserve, and Rendlesham forest , Southwold, Walberswick, Orford and Woodbridge all are within 25 miles drive. 1 Chequers Row is on the end of a terrace of four houses which was built about 20 years ago, but is designed to look like a terrace of period cottages. It has an east/south facing garden with a walnut tree that gives dappled shade. It is a peaceful retreat with no parking worries and is within easy reach of interesting days out. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 20 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, CD player and wood burner. Kitchen: Cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Twin 2'6'' beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking: Private for 2 cars.