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

4 Melinda Cottages, East Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £261 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in East Runton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: 4 Melinda Cottages is a charming fisherman's cottage that has been totally refurbished to a high standard, it is tucked away in a quiet position in this popular sea side village and is only a few minutes walk to the beach, ideal for a family holiday

East Runton lies on the A149 coast road between the resorts of Sheringham and Cromer. A steepish lane leads down to the beach where at low tide there is a wide expanse of flat sand perfect for sandcastles or ball games. The beach is backed by high cliffs and there are paths into Cromer or the neighbouring village of West Runton. Away from the coast is a cluster of traditional brick and flint cottages, and an attractive green and duck pond. The village is well placed for exploring the area but if you wish to remain closer to home there are several small shops, two pubs and a restaurant serving meals

4 Melinda Cottages is a charming fisherman's cottage that has been totally refurbished to a high standard. It is tucked away in a quiet loke in the centre of the village and has the advantage of having parking and a garden, all within a 250 yard walk of the beach making this an ideal property for a family holiday Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV with DVD and CD player
Dining Room with table and four chairs,
Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge with ice compartment, washer/dryer and microwave
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear garden with lawn and small patio area with table and chairs.
Parking: One vehicle in loke at front of property. Narrow access to property.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Portable CD/radio and books.
Pets: Two dogs are welcome.
Notes: There is a right away for neighbouring properties across the rear of the property. Straight steep flight of stairs.

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £746 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: This is a great property in a superb location. The views from the balcony are lovely, a glass of wine, a beautiful sunset on a summers evening, bliss. Hunstanton is a traditional seaside resort which has something for everyone.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird-watching. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

17 Smugglers Close is a contemporary detached property set amongst a small development of similar properties and backing onto Old Hunstanton golf course. From the rear windows and balcony there are views over the golf course to the sand dunes and beach huts that edge on to the beautiful beach of Old Hunstanton. The property is spacious, with quality fixtures and fittings, and is an ideal environment for a relaxing holiday for all the family. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and a 3ft pull-out bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Utility/Garden Room with washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, facilities to make drinks and door to garden

First Floor:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room with range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with ice dispenser, table and four chairs and a breakfast bar, doors on to spacious balcony
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview and BT vision, CD and DVD player, iPod dock, table and eight chairs
Second Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, Wii console and toys
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio area with table and chairs.
Parking: Drive way for three vehicles and garage with a secure storage area and space for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, CD/hi-fi, radio, Wi-Fi, telephone for incoming calls, books and games.

Drift Cottage, Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £558 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walberswick 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: A delightful 1920's period cottage, sitting on the edge of the common on a quiet lane. Walberswick has over a thousand acres of open access heath and marshland, protected as an Area of Outstanding National 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 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. This is a delightful 1920's semi-detached period cottage, sitting on the edge of the common on a quiet lane. Drift Cottage sleeps eight in four or five bedrooms, has private parking, and enjoys open views from the front aspect. It has a charming and good sized south-facing garden that is fully enclosed, the main village shop, the main street, and the beach beyond are also within easy walking distance along with Southwold harbour. This property is a much loved family home, and is well-equipped making it an excellent choice for summer family holidays or cosy winter breaks. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 700 yards. Ground Floor: Snug Room with TV and DVD player Sitting Room with Freeview TV and DVD player and an open fire Kitchen/Diner with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, table and chairs and French doors leading out to garden Bedroom 1 with a double bed/or twins Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Laundry Cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with a king-size bed Bedroom 4 with bunk beds and cot Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: South facing rear garden, furniture and barbecue. Parking: Private for two cars. Heating: Central heating. Pets: One well-behaved dog allowed. Notes: Sofa bed in Snug Room.

Achnamara, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £349 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Achnamara is only a short stroll to the centre of Cromer. This light and airy self-catering holiday home is part of a Victorian school that has been tastefully converted. It is a single storey detached property ideal for someone with limited mobility.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment. There is a lift giving access to the promenade and pier and also the Coast Hopper bus service along the coast giving access to various coastal villages and towns, walks and nature reserves. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views
Achnamara is part of a Victorian school that has been tastefully converted, whilst retaining the original floors and fireplace. This is a single storey detached property ideal for someone with limited mobility. The accommodation is light and airy and it is further enhanced by the work of a local artist. Pub: 5 minute walk Shop: 5 minute walk

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, table and chairs and a gas living flame stove
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with a 4ft single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small garden with table and chairs.
Parking: Allocated for one vehicle.
Heating: G.F.C.H included June - Sept, £20 charge per week Oct-May payable on booking.
Also Provided: Books and games, hairdryer and CD/hi-fi.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £10 per person payable on booking.
Notes:A housekeeping deposit of £50 payable to Norfolk Country Cottages is required two weeks before the start of the holiday.

Bourne Cottage, Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £342 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Weybourne sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Weybourne is a pretty village on the North Norfolk coast. Bourne Cottage is situated in the centre of the village and offers attractive accommodation. Close by you will find the Georgian market town of Holt and National Trust properties at Felbrigg.

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.

Bourne Cottage is an attractive 300 year old flint cottage set in a peaceful area, next to a stream within the conservation area of Weybourne. The property is well equipped and there is a pretty enclosed cottage garden. There are many walks from the village and you could leave the car at home and use the Coast Hopper bus service which stops in the village or take a ride on a steam train into Sheringham or Holt. Shop/Pub: 100 metres

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Dining Room with table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher and spin dryer
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and door to separate wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn, flower beds and table and chairs.
Parking: Allocated parking adjacent to property.
Heating: Night storage heaters, electric convector heaters included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Towels. Radio, books and games. Starter pack for wood burner provided.
Notes: Stairs are steep with a twist in keeping with the age of the property. Children should be supervised at all times as there is small stream next to the property.

Passion Flower Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £325 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woodbridge sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Passion Flower Cottage is an attractive period town house overlooking one of Woodbridge's fine Churches, St. John's. Woodbridge is a historic town of great character situated on the River Deben. Its charm lies in the many narrow picturesque streets of fine houses and cottages, the river, a popular marina, the busy boatyards, the famous Tide Mill, the ancient buildings around the Market Hill and the fine Church. Woodbridge has an interesting shopping centre, with many specialist shops, good restaurants and pubs, together with art galleries, antique shops, town museum, Suffolk Horse museum, an excellent cinema/theatre, large recreation areas and an indoor heated swimming pool. Passion Flower Cottage is an attractive period town house overlooking one of Woodbridge's fine churches, St. John's. It has been carefully and thoughtfully presented by the owner to offer holiday makers a relaxed and comfortable stay. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, Freesat, DVD, CD/radio/iPod dock and gas fire Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with ice box, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed Bedroom 2 with a single day bed Bathroom with corner bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Rear courtyard garden with garden furniture. Parking: On street. Heating: Gas central heating.

The Haven, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £360 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: The Haven is a re-modelled sixties style property only 100 yards from the beach. 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! The Haven is a re-modelled sixties style property. The theme is light, contemporary and comfortable with trendy art and furniture. Ideally situated in a quiet off-road position in the historical centre but only 100 yards from the beach, shops and restaurants. Suited to both young and old, all year round, it has a safe, enclosed, sunny patio balcony off the master bedroom a shady walled terrace and the added bonus of private parking. Shop : 100 yards Pub : 100 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room with TV, DVD, sofa bed, table and chairs Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and microwave Conservatory with table and chairs overlooking the walled terrace 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 walled terrace floodlit with table & chairs. Front enclosed terrace with plants and shrubs. Parking: Garage and parking for two cars (freezer in the garage). Heating: Electric radiators. Pets: One pet allowed by permission.

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.