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

Curlew Cottage, Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £329 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Reydon sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious cottage, close to open countryside and within easy walking distance of the seaside town of Southwold 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 have 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 local's bar. Curlew Cottage is a deceptively spacious cottage that has been decorated and furnished to a high standard. Located in a quiet residential area, there is open countryside close to hand as well as the property being within easy walking distance of the glorious seaside town of Southwold. This cottage makes an ideal location for a relaxing getaway at any time of year. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 0.5 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with a flat screen Freeview TV, DVD, Bose iPod player, dining table and chairs Stairs to Galleried Study with desk, Wi-Fi from BT Home Hub, books, and games Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer with icebox and dishwasher Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c.(washing machine also installed at the property)Bedroom 2 with twin beds Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 3 with single bed and pull out single bed which can make a double or twin beds Bedroom 4 with single bed and pull out single bed which can make a double or twin beds Airing Cupboard - useful area for drying damp laundry Garden: Enclosed sheltered garden with summer house and furniture. There is a side gate which is ideal for dog walking! Parking: Off-road for two cars. Heating: Gas central heating. Pets: Two well-behaved small dogs. Notes: Curlew Cottage is next door to Cherry Trees so they can be booked together for larger parties.

Poppy's, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £594 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Poppys is a welcoming, light and spacious traditional home in an excellent position between the shops and the beach. 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 fifty 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 welcoming, light and spacious traditional home, Poppy's has been renovated to a very high standard, beautifully furnished and very well equipped with a pretty, private courtyard garden. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room which is light and comfortable with TV/DVD/video, radio/CD player and gas fire Dining Room with table and chairs, which can be used as fourth bedroom with twin beds Kitchen/Dining Room with double oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table and chairs Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king sized bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and washbasin Separate w.c. Garden: Small enclosed courtyard at rear with outdoor lighting and patio furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Central heating. Also Provided: Towels. Good selection of books and games. Notes: One well-behaved dog allowed.

The Pink House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The Pink House is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. 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! Situated in the popular location of Southwold and being close to all local amenities and within 300 yards of the beach, the Pink House, which originally dates back to the early 19th century, is well equipped and comfortable for both family holidays and cosy breaks for two people. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards Beach: 300 yards Ground Floor: Open plan area with Sitting area with TV/Freeview, CD player, Ipod dock Dining area with dining room table and chairs Kitchen area with cooker, microwave, and fridge First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with bunk beds (not adult sized)Bathroom (accessed through Bedroom 2) with washing machine, bath with over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: One well behaved dog allowed. The Summer Theatre is just approximately 100 yards away from this property making the courtyard an ideal interim retreat

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.

Micawbers, Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £424 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Leiston 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 • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Micawbers is a detached architect designed house situated in the centre of this pretty village. 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. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Micawbers is a detached architect-designed house situated in the centre of this pretty village. The property is close to all the village amenities, yet its location is a lovely quiet spot opposite the tennis courts, which belong to the Thorpeness Country Club. The property has a lovely private and secluded garden, perfect for a relaxing holiday and is also only a five minute walk to the beach. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 1 mile.Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player, video, a wood burner and French windows leading onto the veranda Kitchen/Dining Room with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs Utility Room/Shower Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, shower, washbasin and w.c. Separate Annexe with a double sofa bed, shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, dressing table, vanity unit and built-in wardrobes Bedroom 2 with twin beds, dressing table and built-in wardrobes Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with mature trees and shrubs, barbecue and veranda with table and chairs. Parking: Off-road for one car plus room in the garage for a second car. Heating: Wood burner and central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot, books, games and a payphone.

Beach House, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £435 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Beach House boasts a rear garden with panoramic views Southwold Denes - Southwold Denes stretches from Gun Hill to the harbour's mouth and acts as a vital sea defence for the town. Suffolk Coasts and Heaths (to whom our customer's £1 booking donation goes) are working with several agencies to restore and maintain the area. And a very important area it is. It is the home of skylarks and little terns (please be careful not to disturb the nests) and the habitat of sea holly, sea pea and bird's foot trefoil to name a few. Our properties here enjoy the sunrise over the sea and stunning sunsets over the marshes. Beach House, behind South Denes is a unique property which has been restored and maintained to a high standard throughout. It has exceptional views of the sea, common, estuary and harbour with Walberswick in the distance. The property boasts a rear garden with panoramic views. Local amenities are all within walking distance. There is parking nearby and all in all, this property makes for an excellent seaside holiday. Shop: 600 yards Pub: 600 yards. Ground Floor: Entrance into the Sitting Room with TV/DVD player Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with twin beds Bedroom 2 with double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Garden: Rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Nearby. Heating: Central heating. Notes: One well-behaved adult dog allowed. Regret no cats.

The Coach House, Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £262 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Reydon sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious and sympathetically converted property quietly situated in mature surroundings. 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. The property 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 friendly bar. The Coach House is a recent, sympathetic conversion combining a clean contemporary look with the character of the original building. Situated in a quiet courtyard in the grounds of the owners listed 18th century house. Comfortably furnished for two people and particularly spacious downstairs, this property is within easy reach of the beach and the many other attractions of the Heritage Coast. This cottage is near Rosemary Cottage and so would be ideal for two couples to book both together. The Coach House has ample living/dining space for four. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD player, radio, tape/CD player and wood burner Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, dining table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom with a double bed and dressing area. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Separate courtyard and sheltered patio with garden furniture. Parking: Off-road for one car. Heating: Electric heating and wood burner - fuel provided for the first night

3 St Georges Terrace, Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £347 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Felixstowe sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Much of the Seaside resort of Felixstowe is only about 100 years old. This busy town standing at the mouth of the rivers Deben and Orwell, benefits from a four mile stretch of a sand and shingle beach a two mile paved promenade dotted with colourful beach huts and beautifully kept seafront gardens. Other than enjoying the sea views from any well placed seats along the prom, visitors can enjoy activities such as coastal walks, sailing, fishing, golf or bird watching to name but a few. There are Martello Towers along this stretch of coastline, built to resist a potential invasion by Napoleon. The main town of Felixstowe offers the visitor a good selections of shops, restaurants, seafront bars, seaside attractions, cinema, leisure centre with swimming pool, Tourist Information, Spa Theatre and a viewing point where many of the world's largest container ships arrive at the busy Port of Felixstowe. 3 St Georges Terrace is a beautifully furnished three storey period town house situated in Old Felixstowe, which has been in existence since Roman times. This delightful property is in a quiet residential area, within half a mile of Old Felixstowe's seafront. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 100 yardsGround Floor: Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, solid fuel 'Esse' range cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Radio/iPod dock Dining Room with table and chairs. French doors to the garden First Floor: Study Area with desk and easy chair Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and SKY, open fire Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c. Second Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds or can be made up as a super king size bed. Please specify at time of booking. Dressing area Garden: Pretty front and rear garden with garden furniture. Parking: Garage and additional off road parking. Heating: Gas fired.