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

Oyster Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £363 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: A well equipped former fisherman's cottage within easy reach of the beach and 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. Trains can be found at Saxmundham 6 miles away. Regular buses depart for Saxmundham, Leiston and Woodbridge from Aldeburgh High Street. Oyster Cottage is in a prime position just off the town centre and only one street away (150 yards) from the beach. The property is a charming refurbished fisherman's cottage with a small courtyard that catches the afternoon sun. It has been thoughtfully furnished and equipped to a high standard and provides a welcoming retreat made for two. The cottage is in an ideal location to explore the delights of the heritage coast, from beachcombing in the summer to autumn walks and cosy open fires. Shop:150 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, hi-fi/iPod dock, open fire, dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave combo and washer/dryer Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Traditional steep winding stairs to...First Floor: Dressing Room leading to Bedroom with a king-size bed Courtyard: Fully enclosed rear courtyard patio with table and chairs. Parking: On roadside Heating: Gas-fired central heating and open fire. Pets: One well-behaved dog permitted.

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £747 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Ellerslie is a large family house, offering spacious, well equipped accommodation. Holiday here and you can forget the car, the beach is within walking distance.

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.

Ellerslie is a spacious property just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach of Old Hunstanton and will appeal too many with its proximity to the gold course, wild life and bird sanctuaries and the Royal estate of Sandringham. The accommodation is well laid out and versatile and the two main bathrooms are a particular feature of the property. The new Orangery and refitted kitchen planned for 2012 will enhance the accommodation extremely well. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Small Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Kitchen - refitted and extended for 2012 season - with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
Dining room with table and chairs opening into the
Orangery with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player,
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and chest freezer
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with free-standing bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed, TV with Freeview and DVD player and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with a single bed and bunk beds
Bathroom with spa bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large lawned rear garden with patio area, garden furniture and further lawned side garden.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone - incoming calls only, children's toys, CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.

Little Tern, Orford Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £421 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Orford Suffolk sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Little tern is thought to be a former coastguard cottage. Orford is an attractive small town, dominated by the remains of a 12th Century castle keep - you may like to climb to the top to enjoy the panoramic views over the town and marshes. It is also famous for Orford Ness National Trust Nature Reserve and Havergate Island, both a delight for ornithologists and nature lovers. Sailing and boat trips are available on the River Ore, with country walks in Rendlesham Forest. It is only nine miles from the beach at Aldeburgh, with the historic towns of Framlingham and Woodbridge and the world-famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall also within easy reach. Little Tern is thought to be a former coastguard cottage situated in Quay Street within a stone's throw of the jetty. The cottage has been thoughtfully furnished by the owner to reflect a nautical feel and benefits from a log burning stove in the sitting room. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 50 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD/CD player and inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge with ice box Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryerCloakroom 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: Enclosed rear garden with access. Parking: On road (30th Oct-30th Apr). Further parking available opposite in pay and display car park (one permit provided).Heating: Night storage radiators/wood burning stove. Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome (not allowed upstairs).Also Provided: Starter pack for wood burning stove.(winter time only)Notes: Telephone with honesty box.

7 Pretoria Cottages, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £311 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Comfortably furnished cottage just a 15 minute walk from a sandy beach.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

This comfortably furnished cottage lies along a quiet lane on the outskirts of the village. There is also a bus stop 100 yards from the property with regular buses to Hunstanton and King's Lynn. A short walk to the end of the lane leads to footpaths to the sandy beach and to the nature reserve. Shop/Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, Freeview, DVD player, Wi-Fi and an open fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer, small CD/radio player, dining table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed, with second pull-out single bed
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H. Coal will be provided for winter bookings - November - March
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Also Provided: Books and games.

112 High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £329 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Blakeney sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Cosy character Blakeney cottage just a few minutes walk from the sea. Great location for a holiday in Blakeney.

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.

This brick and flint listed cottage forms part of a 200-year-old merchant's house, which has been converted into three properties, that stand in a courtyard, just a few minutes walk from the quay. It provides cosy and comfortable accommodation and has recently had the kitchen and bathroom refurbished. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa, sofa bed, TV, video, DVD player, CD player, wood burner, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with 1 single bed and a 2` 6" child's bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath power shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Very small patio with picnic table, which is part of a shared courtyard.
Parking: For one car in courtyard. Further parking at public car park 200 yards away.
Heating: Wall-mounted electric heaters in Sitting Room, Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2. One free-standing heater in the Kitchen. Heated towel rail in the Bathroom.
Also Provided: Telephone - honesty box. Books and games.
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs or one large well-behaved dog welcome. Please do not allow your pets upstairs or on the furniture.

2 Spring Villas, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £325 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional, comfortable cottage with a pleasant south-facing garden in the middle of Cley and all amenities in walking distance

The village of Cley lies in a wonderful position on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. The main street winds its way past pretty flint cottages and houses, with Cley windmill being one of Norfolk's best known landmarks. There is excellent bird watching at Cley Marshes and also at nearby Blakeney Point. There is a very good delicatessen, smokery, pottery, gallery, bookshop, a restaurant and two pubs, which serve meals, in the village with further shopping and dining facilities available in the pleasant town of Holt which is just four miles away.

2 Spring Villas is a traditional cottage situated in the centre of the village and within walking distance of all the amenities which Cley is renowned for, including the smokery and delicatessen. It has a particularly pleasant south-facing garden with views across to the Glaven Valley. The coastal pathway across the marshes to Blakeney is on the doorstep. Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, multi-fuel stove, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Inner Hall with washing machine
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Garden Room with comfortable seating and French doors to the garden

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Enclosed rear patio garden with mature beds and garden furniture.
Parking: For one medium car on unmade driveway to the side of the terrace.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One dog welcome which you are asked to keep downstairs and off the furniture.
Notes:The property has steepish cottage-style stairs and may not be suitable for anyone with mobility problems. The picture is the rear of the property.

The Reeds, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £301 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A well equipped property in a quiet location with easy access to 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. The Reeds has been extensively improved. It has been thoughtfully equipped for the owner's regular use and provides most comfortable accommodation in an attractive location. The south facing garden is ideal for children or as a place to relax away from the crowds. This is an ideal retreat from the bustle of Southwold town centre which is still only a 10-minute walk away and - a boon for Southwold - you can almost always park outside during your stay. The most sandy end of the beach, the acclaimed pier and footpaths towards Easton Bavents are all 5 minutes away. Shop: 250 yards Pub: 200 yardsTo learn more about North Road go onto www.southwold-northroad.comGround Floor: Sitting Room with TV/DVD, music centre, open fire and marsh views, ideal for bird watchers Kitchen/Dining Room with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed and views across the marsh land Bedroom 2 with twin beds overlooking the garden Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Enclosed garden, patio and furniture. Bike storage in the large store shed. Parking: Easy roadside. Heating: Full central heating and open fire.

8 The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £648 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 8.

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: Not only does 8 The Haven have wonderful views of the Meare but it has been recently renovated and now provides thoughtful, well laid out and comfortable accommodation for any family. 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. 8 The Haven is a beautiful property. Not only does it have wonderful views of the Meare but it has been recently renovated and now provides thoughtful, well laid out and comfortable accommodation for any family. Personal touches and open fires provide a relaxed feel making it ideal for a holiday or short break at anytime of the year. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, Freesat and open fire Dining Room with table and chairs, open fire and CD/radio Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Bedroom 4 with twin beds Bedroom 5 with a single bed Bathroom with 3/4 bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Front garden with garden furniture and views over the Meare. Small rear garden with bicycle rack for 4 bicycles. Parking: Off road for two cars to rear of house. Heating: Gas central heating. Notes: A security deposit of £250 is required by the owner two weeks prior to your holiday. Important note: This property sleeps a maximum of 8 persons only