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

3 Field House Cottages, Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hindringham sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: 3 Field House Cottages is a traditional brick and flint cottage set in beautiful countryside only a short drive from the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

Hindringham is a pretty village, approximately six miles from the beautiful beaches of Wells and Holkham and five miles from the salt marshes of Stiffkey and nearby Blakeney. It is a relaxing place to return to after a busy day on the beach or from having visited one of the many attractions in the area. Holt is seven miles away and offers an excellent variety of specialist shops and dining places. There is an outstanding village shop in Binham located two miles away. In the surrounding villages there are many pubs, which serve good food.

3 Field House Cottages is a traditional brick and flint cottage set in beautiful countryside only a short drive from the stunning North Norfolk Coast. The cottage is beautifully presented with limestone floors and under floor heating on the ground floor. The fully enclosed rear garden looks out over fields - this is a lovely property in which to enjoy a relaxing break at any time of the year. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Utility Room for storage of coats and boots
Dining Room with table and five chairs and a feature fireplace
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod dock and open fire

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed - suitable for children only
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with patio area and table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway and roadside.
Heating: Electric under floor heating on ground floor and electric radiators on first floor.
Also Provided: Stairgate, radio, Wi-Fi, books and games. Travel Cot. Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One small dog welcome, please be aware of our booking conditions regarding pets.
Extras: Towels can be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Single bed in Bedroom 3 is 5ft in length, suitable for children only.

9 The Whinlands, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £619 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: A grade two listed, large centrally heated family house situated on three floors, with views over Thorpeness Common. 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 nearby. The beaches are mainly sandy and behind the village are a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. A Grade II listed, spacious centrally heated family house set over three floors with views to Thorpeness Common. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD, audio equipment and gas fire. Dining Room: Large table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, extra large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility Room/Rear Entrance: Washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge freezer. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Single bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bedroom 4: Double bed. Bathroom: Bash and washbasin. Shower Room: Large shower cubicle washbasin and wc. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 5: Four single beds. Garden: Enclosed front and rear gardens with furniture and barbecue. Parking: Roadside Heating: Gas heating. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls/operator/emergency/BT Chargecard.

Elm Barn, Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £642 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Sea Palling sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Elm Barn is one of three barn conversions on the edge of Sea Palling; an impressive floating walk way connects the two first floor bedrooms, and original beams and feature flint walls have been retained.

With its lovely sandy beach and traditional seaside atmosphere, Sea Palling is a perfect location for a coastal holiday. On a summer's day you may like a swim in the sea, a cycle ride through the country lanes, a boat trip on the nearby Broads or a visit to one of the many attractions close by. In winter what better than an invigorating walk along the beach followed by a warming drink inside your cosy cottage. The village has a shop, post office and two pubs.

Elm Barn is one of three barn conversions on the edge of Sea Palling. The property has been tastefully converted and retains the original beams and feature flint walls. An impressive floating walkway connects the two first floor bedrooms and there are views from the rear of the property across fields to the sand dunes beyond. This is a delightful property ideal for families or for friends wishing to holiday together throughout the year. Shop: 0.7 miles Pub: 0.6 miles

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric cooker, American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine - opening into
Sitting/Dining Room with vaulted ceiling, comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD and CD players, table and chairs
Sitting/Sunroom with comfortable seating
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bathroom with a double-ended bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed with lawn and decked area, table and chairs.
Parking: Driveway for four small/medium cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: One well behaved dog is welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, travel cot, books and games, CD hi-fi, radio, payphone and Wi-Fi.
Notes: Duvets are feather filled, alternative synthetic duvet are available

Elma Cottage, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £482 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A delightful cottage which has been modernised to provide modern facilities with character accommodation. Holme is on the North Norfolk coast and offers a sandy beach and excellent opportunities for bird watching, cycling and walking.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep, Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

This is a 300-year-old cottage in the quiet village of Holme-next-the-Sea, approximately one mile from the North Norfolk coast. The cottage is also close to the local nature reserves, and a ten minute drive from the fabulous beaches at Hunstanton and Brancaster. With a large enclosed garden, spacious and well equipped, versatile accommodation it is a property which can be enjoyed throughout the year. Shop: 2 miles Pub: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room comfortably furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, radio/CD player and wood burner
Open Plan Kitchen a large room with electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and arch to Dining Area with table, chairs and window seat
Inner Hall with access to the rear garden, door leads to the
Cloakroom/Utility Room with washbasin, washing machine and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden Annexe:
Ground Floor: Shower Room: Shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
First Floor: Bedroom 4 with twin beds (this room is in the eaves and does have some sloping walls)

Garden: Rear, lawned garden is fully enclosed and dog proof with a patio area, garden furniture and barbecue. There is a further wildlife area at the bottom of the garden - this area is fenced so children cannot access it as it has a ditch - possible that dogs may access it and they could get very muddy!
Parking: Driveway to the side of the property, suitable for three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: Three dogs are welcome at the property. We do ask that they are not allowed upstairs and should be left in the inner hall and utility room if left unattended. The inner hall is an ideal area for wet dogs. Pets are not allowed in the Annexe at any time. Damage caused by unattended dogs should be paid for.
Also Provided: A selection of books and games.
Extras: Towel hire available at £6 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The annexe can be booked for £150 per week during the low season - bands A & B, payable on booking. During main school holidays and high season the cottage and the annexe have to be booked as one unit. Therefore the prices shown for bands A & B are for the house only please add £150 per week if you wish to book the annexe. Some pillows are feather filled.

Annie's House, Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £389 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Thorpeness sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: Annie's House is light and spacious with a homely feel. 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 sandy and behind the village is a myriad of footpaths over heath and common land. Annie's House is a modern home, situated in a lovely setting opposite Thorpeness church. It has light and spacious rooms, yet with a very homely feel. A short stroll down the lane in one direction will bring you to the beach and in the other direction you will reach Thorpeness Meare. The property also offers wireless broadband. Shop: 120 yards Pub: 120 yards. GROUND FLOOR Kitchen/Dining Room: Electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs. Sitting Room: TV, DVD, open fire, doors leading to the Garden Room: Table and chairs. Cloakroom: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed. Bedroom 2: Bunk beds, plus a pull-out bed, ideal for children (black-out curtains also provided).Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, over bath shower, washbasin and wc. Garden: Fully enclosed rear garden with patio furniture. Garage: Fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Butler's sink and clothes drying area (suitable for locking bikes). Parking: Off-road for three cars. Heating: Gas heating and open fire. Notes: Telephone for incoming calls, stair gate, books, games and bicycles, wireless broadband all provided. The stairs have a hand-rail each side, making them very easy to climb. One dog welcome with permission, but please note that dogs are not permitted on some sections of the beach during the summer months.

Stannard Cottage, Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £582 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Stannards Cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped by the homeowners to a high standard. Southwold South Green - Properties here enjoy one of the best locations in town. 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. Stannard Cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped by the homeowners to a high standard. Situated in the much sought after Lorne Road just 100 yards from the beach, Stannard Cottage offers a holiday to remember. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 50 yards. Stannard Cottage has achieved a 'Gold Award' from VisitEngland for 2011/2012 for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer care Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV, DVD, video and wood burner Dining Room with table and chairs Kitchen with Rayburn, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer, microwave. Cloakroom with washbasin and w.c Lobby with additional seating and large cupboard with hanging space First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and flat screen TV En Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with a double bed Bedroom 3 with a single bed Bathroom with bath, over bath mixer shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Attractive paved courtyard garden with furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Please Note: Cottage stairs which may be unsuitable for the very young, elderly or infirm.

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £473 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. Contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. 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. Nightingale Cottage is a Victorian detached house, recently restored to a very high standard. It has a contemporary open plan interior with high quality furnishings. The French doors in the sitting room lead to the professionally landscaped garden with a gate which leads onto the public footpath and across the marshes. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen with TV/DVD area, wood burner, gas hob/electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer Utility Room with washer/dryer and storage for shoes and coats, leading to Bathroom with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed, French doors opening onto a private balcony with spectacular views over the marshes and to the River Alde and Orford Castle, the Lighthouse can also been seen on a clear day and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Bedroom 2 with bunk beds Bedroom 3 with a double bed Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Fully enclosed with lovely views. Large patio area with decking, table and chairs, barbecue, lawn, garage for bike storage and gate leading to marshes. Parking: Outside the property. Heating: Wood burner (logs included) and gas-fired central heating. Also Provided: Travel cot and highchair. Notes: Pets only accepted from 2012 onwards - If you need to use Broadband internet, the cottage has a wireless connection.

Flint Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £662 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Flint Cottage is situated to the southern end of the High Street, a stones throw from the Beach, shops and the Yacht Club. 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. Flint Cottage is situated to the southern end of the High Street, a stone's throw from the Beach, shops and the Yacht Club. The house offers good family accommodation and is particularly suited to holiday makers enjoying outdoor pursuits as a good sized internal store is available for golf clubs, walking boots, or even a canoe! Flint Cottage also offers a good sized rear garden with view across the marshes. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 500 yards. GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room: TV, DVD. Conservatory: Table and seating. Dining Room: Table and chairs. Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge and dishwasher Cloakroom 1: Washbasin and wc. Internal Store: Fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer. Cloakroom 2: Washbasin and wc. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: Double bed and views over marshes. Bedroom 2: Double bed and views over marshes. Bedroom 3: Twin beds. Bathroom: Bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc. Bedroom 4: Twin beds. Situated above and accessed through the internal store. Garden: Enclosed rear garden with lawned area and patio with garden furniture. Parking: Roadside. Heating: Gas heating.