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Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in East England
Have a fantastic holiday or short break in the South West by staying in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation that are ideal for a short break in East England.
Self catering accommodation in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more!
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £570 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Little Fransham sleeps 7.
Features include: Short breaks • Luxury breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing •
Accommodation overview: A large spacious property, surrounded by open countryside, offering peace and quiet in a delightful rural but central location. Little Fransham is set right in the heart of Breckland and Norfolk, an ideal location for exploring Norwich, King's Lynn and the North Norfolk Coast. The village is half way between the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham, both of which offer excellent shopping, restaurants and good sports centres. It is a lovely area for a relaxing holiday with many delightful walks and cycle rides through the countryside. The village has a pub which serves food, and there is an excellent bus service on the main A47 road. Lyons Green is a lovely, spacious country house, situated at the end of a little lane, shared only by Little Flint. It is in a truly idyllic position overlooking its own beautiful grounds, including two lakes, where fishing is available at extra cost. It has a large conservatory, which is an excellent place to sit, relax and admire the view. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.5 miles Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, inglenook fireplace with open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, oil-fired Rayburn, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, deep freezer and washbasin
Conservatory with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player and lovely views over gardens
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc Garden: Lawned gardens with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Large fishing lakes.
Parking: Double garage and also parking for a further three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £35 per booking Oct-Apr, payable on booking. Fuel for open fire included.
Also Provided: Towels.
Pets: Pets allowed by arrangement with the owners.
Notes: Care should be taken with small children due to the proximity of the lake.
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £372 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Thornage sleeps 5.
Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove •
Accommodation overview: Skilfully converted cottage with many original features. Thornage and Little Thornage are neighbouring villages located in the Glaven Valley, one of the most attractive areas of rural North Norfolk. The area is ideal for walking and cycling and just a ten-minute drive from the coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley. Cley Marshes is recognised as one of the UK's premier bird-watching sites. The Georgian town of Holt is just two miles away and offers good quality shops, art galleries and eating places and Holt Country Park, where you can enjoy way marked walks and nature trails. There are two pubs in the neighbouring villages of Hunworth and Letheringsett, which serve good food. Dairy Cottage and Well Cottage (property 379) are skilfully converted from 19th Century brick and flint farm buildings. They feature many original features including exposed beams and intricate brickwork. Both cottages provide a cosy and comfortable base from which to explore North Norfolk. Shop: 2 miles Pub: 1.4 miles Ground Floor:
Sitting Room tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, DVD player, music centre and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, table and chairs
Shared Utility Room with washing machine First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc Garden: Enclosed shared lawned garden with garden furniture, use of owner's tennis court by arrangement in summer months.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters. First basket of logs for wood burner provided and further supplies available from owner at £5 per basket.
Also Provided: Broadband available on request.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £430 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 4.
Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •
Accommodation overview: Hunny is a very comfortable property which is well equipped and close to the beach and town centre. 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. 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 opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities. Hunny is a semi-detached house which is close to the beach and town centre. Well-equipped and spacious, the accommodation is comfortable and well presented. The garden is fully enclosed and safe for children. Pubs/Shop/Restaurants: within easy walking distance
Ground Floor:
Sitting Room furnished in a modern style with comfortable seating, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and feature living flame effect fire
Dining Room with dining table, chairs and feature living flame electric fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and tumble dryer First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc Garden: Enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: Night storage and electric convection.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Extras: Wi-Fi available on request at £5 per week payable on booking
Notes: Hunny has internal access to property 1289 - Sunny through a fully sound proofed door, which is a single storey unit, fully equipped for guests with mobility requirements. The properties can be booked independently or together.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £407 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Briston sleeps 6.
Features include: Short breaks • Detached •
Accommodation overview: A super single storey property renovated with attention to detail and retaining the character which offers good-sized comfortable accommodation. Sitting towards the edge of the fabulous Glaven Valley is the small vibrant village of Briston where traditional old houses surround the pretty village green. It is six miles from the traditional shops and eateries of Holt, from where one can also take a steam train to Kelling or the seaside town of Sheringham. National Cycle Routes 2 & 3 sit east and west of the village. The area is full of small villages; Hunworth, Stody and Heydon are definitely worth a visit. With a traditional butcher and baker, two shops and pubs and one of the county's most renowned butchers in neighbouring Melton Constable, this is a great centre for exploring North Norfolk. Watermere Barn is 150 years old and has been sympathetically restored to a high standard whilst still retaining its character. On one level, with its original exposed beams, the barn offers comfortable and attractive accommodation. It is set in an idyllic and peaceful location with attractive views to woodland and the mill pond. The village centre is within walking distance and the numerous activities, attractions and coast within the locality are all within easy driving distance. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath mixer shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Garden: Front garden with lawned area and patio with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for three cars to the front of the property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Travel cot.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £275 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Binham sleeps 2.
Features include: Short breaks • Wheelchair accessible • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •
Accommodation overview: Attractive recently built brick very attractive single storey property, with wheelchair access. Binham is a beautiful, peaceful village retaining all the charm and character of a bygone age. The village has the remains of an early 12th century Benedictine priory, where classical concerts are held throughout the summer and the whole area is steeped in history. The Georgian town of Holt is five miles away with the harbour town of Wells four miles away. Also nearby is the picturesque village of Blakeney, where narrow streets slope down to the tidal creek, and which offers sailing and beautiful coastal and marshland walks. The well-stocked village shop is a legendary village institution, as are the excellent butcher, gift shop and pub with its own micro-brewery.
Situated close to the village centre this attractive, brick and flint property is an addition to the owner's barn conversion. It is ideal for a peaceful holiday at any time of the year and provides a high standard of well-equipped and comfortable accommodation. It is all on one level, making it suitable for the less able and a further shower room with wheel-in shower is available on request. Shop: 100 yards Pub: 150 yards
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including a 4ft sofa bed, satellite TV, DVD player, video, CD hi-fi, wood burner and French doors to garden
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, freezer, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with twin beds or a double bed - please state preference on booking
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin, wc and washing machine - access available to tumble dryer
Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and CDs. Tuition in Acrylic landscape painting is available by arrangement with the owner.
Notes: Sofa Bed - An additional person can be accommodated in the sitting room with the use of the sofa bed, please advise on booking.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £293 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Field Dalling sleeps 3.
Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden •
Accommodation overview: Charming clematis clad cottage providing simple and cosy accommodation. Field Dalling is well placed for exploring the splendid coastline and the pretty country villages that abound in this beautiful part of Norfolk. There is excellent walking and cycling along quiet lanes with many footpaths to explore. The sea is only three miles away and there are miles of diverse coastline to explore. The town of Holt is four miles away and offers good quality shopping, pubs and restaurants. There are village shops and pubs, which serve good food, within two miles. Church Barn Cottage is a charming clematis-clad cottage situated in the grounds of the owner's home. It provides light and airy accommodation in a quiet village location. Shop/Pub: 2 miles
Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc Garden: Patio garden at rear - not enclosed, surrounded by roses and clematis.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome, please be aware that they have use of the patio area only.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £239 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Colby sleeps 2.
Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to a Pub •
Accommodation overview: Close to Cromer and the Broads, the Old Post Office is comfortable and well equipped. Enjoy the tranquillity of the village without losing accessibility to the areas you will wish to explore. Lying just two and a half miles to the north of the bustling market town of Aylsham, Colby is a small village in a peaceful rural location. The small historic town of Aylsham itself offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. It also has the fabulous National Trust property of Blickling Hall on its doorstep and is home to the Bure Valley Steam Railway too. The seaside town of Cromer, famous for its crabs, is just eight miles away. A short drive across country will find you in the heart of the Broads at Wroxham. The property is ideally situated for access to all that Norfolk has to offer. The Old Post Office cottage as the name suggests has been converted from what was originally the village Post Office. Situated next to the owner's home, it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation on one level in a quiet location. The cottage has its own patio area and is within easy walking distance of the pub at Banningham. The area is superb for cycling and walking. Shop: 2.5 miles Pub: 500 yards Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD hi-fi
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with icebox, convection oven with microwave and grill, washing machine, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc Garden: Small enclosed patio area with garden furniture. Barbecue available.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games and CDs.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £205 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 4.
Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •
Accommodation overview: Cosy cottage providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere in a good location for exploring the beautiful heritage coast. 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. Beachcroft is a cosy cottage providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere. The garden includes a summerhouse and the property is in a good location for exploring the beautiful Heritage Coast. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 200 yards. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with TV and gas fire Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Steep cottage stairs leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with a double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Garden: Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Summerhouse with electric socket and light. Parking: On roadside. Heating: Gas-fired central heating.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £252 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Southrepps sleeps 2.
Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden •
Accommodation overview: The Studio is a unique property in a peaceful and tranquil setting that is close to the coastal towns of Cromer and Mundesley. Well equipped and comfortable, it is a great base from which to explore. Southrepps is a pretty Norfolk village with many charming brick and flint cottages and a large 15th century church, whose tall tower dominates the local landscape. It is an ideal base for exploring the area with sandy beaches, historic houses, steam railways and many other places to visit all close by. The seaside resorts of Mundesley and Cromer are just two and four miles away respectively and offer lots to see and do for all the family. The village has a shop and a pub, which serves good food. The Studio in name only - was originally an artist's studio. It has been fully refurbished to provide accommodation that although quirky is comfortable and cosy. Whilst set within the grounds of the owner's home, the property has the benefit of its own entrance; peace and quiet are guaranteed. The enclosed patio area overlooks open fields and the owner's wooded grounds, some of which provide grazing for the family pets. Shop/Pub: 1.5 miles Ground Floor:
Open Plan with a Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Area with gas cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, dining table and chairs - freezer in large under stairs cupboard First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and large window seat
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin, wc and heated towel rail Garden: Patio area with seating and barbecue, overlooking the owner's sloping gardens. Secure bicycle storage and undercover drying area.
Parking: Driveway for two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H and free-standing electric heating.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Fresh farm eggs from the owner's hens.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £193 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Bury St Edmunds sleeps 2.
Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to a Pub •
Accommodation overview: Single storey cottage, part of the owner's 16th century cottage, within two acres of lovely grounds. Stanton is situated close to the Suffolk/Norfolk border and is an ideal base from which to explore both of these lovely counties. The village is home to Wyken Hall Gardens and Vineyard and Stanton Windmill, which dates from 1751 and is still in working order. It is approximately ten miles between the market towns of Diss and Bury St. Edmunds. Places to visit include Euston Hall, Haughley Park or Henry Watson's Potteries at Wattisfield, where you can take home a present of traditional Suffolk terracotta. This single storey cottage offers compact accommodation for two people. It is part of the owner's 16th Century farmhouse which stands in two acres of lovely grounds. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 1 mile. Sitting Room/Conservatory with TV and Freeview, DVD and CD hi-fi Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, table and chairs Bedroom with a double bed. iPod dock/radio Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Small garden and patio area with table and chairs plus the use of the owner's garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking: For two cars. Heating: Oil-fired central heating. Also Provided: Internet access. Towels. Two adult bicycles available. Books and games.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £312 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Sedgeford sleeps 4.
Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •
Accommodation overview: Close to the coast north Norfolk, yet set within a quiet rural surrounding with some lovely views. This cottage is comfortable and well equipped, has a lovely rear garden overlooking fields and Hunstanton and Brancaster virtually on the doorstep. Sedgeford is wonderfully situated to discover the many delights of North West Norfolk. It is perfect for exploring the picturesque little villages that line the coast, and the lovely sandy beaches at Brancaster and Holme-next-the-Sea are only around five miles away. The village is well placed for ornithologists being halfway between the excellent reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham. For those looking for a more lively pace of life, Hunstanton is also only five miles away and there are many other attractions close by which are well worth a visit. 3 New England Cottages is tastefully furnished and offers good-sized accommodation on the outskirts of Sedgeford village. Formerly a railway worker's cottage, it is in a peaceful and rural location and yet only a short drive to the beaches of North and West Norfolk. Within walking distance of the property is a small sports club offering a gym, tennis and squash facilities which can be enjoyed on a book-and-pay-basis. Surrounded by quiet roads and countryside, it is in an ideal spot for walking, cycling and bird watching. Pink footed geese can often be seen from the upstairs windows in their season. The nature reserves of Titchwell only a few miles away also offer excellent bird-watching opportunities. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 0.5 miles Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD/Blu-Ray player, and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, table and chairs First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath and hand-held shower, separate shower cubicle, washbasin and wc Garden: This pretty and established enclosed garden has views over fields at the rear. With its landscaping, lawn, large patio area with garden furniture and barbecue, it is an ideal spot for relaxation.
Parking: Off-road for one car.
Heating: Electric central heating and starter pack of fuel for the wood burner.
Also Provided: Towels, stair gates, CDs, books and games.
Pets: Although no pets are allowed the owner's pet occasionally visits.
Special Offer: There is a reduction of 10% for bookings to a maximum of two people in Bands A & B - one bedroom only available, please state bedroom preference on booking.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £341 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dereham sleeps 6.
Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •
Accommodation overview: A very comfortable cottage in a quiet rural location yet close to the many local attractions and the market town of Dereham, the owners heated indoor swimming pool is available May-Sept. North Tuddenham is a small village set in the heart of rural Norfolk. It is a peaceful location and makes a perfect base from which to tour the county. The Cathedral city of Norwich is only fourteen miles away, the shopping is excellent, restaurants are numerous and there is a great cafe and bistro's atmosphere. The beaches of North Norfolk and the East coast are all within an easy drive, while the market town of Dereham is three miles away where you will find a good range of shops, cinema, swimming pool and ten-pin bowling. Pound End is attached to the owner's farmhouse, situated in a quiet and rural location yet only three miles from the market town of Dereham which has some very good family attractions and a local market twice a week This is a working farm, the family makes one of Norfolk's famous brands of ice cream using the produce from their Holstein dairy herd. The property offers spacious and well equipped accommodation and is ideal for families or couples who like walking and cycling activities. The owner's swimming pool is available to guests during the months of May-September and guests enjoy exclusive use during the day. Norfolk's Dinosaur park and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve are both easily accessible. Shop: 4 miles Pub: short walk
Ground Floor:
Main Sitting Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Sky Basic, DVD and video players, CD hi-fi, and wood burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave
Second Sitting Room with comfortable seating and feature fireplace
Utility Room/Lobby with washing machine and tumble dryer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and exposed beams
Bedroom 2 with a double bed and exposed beams
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc Second Floor:
Bedroom 3 with a single bed and a child's bed - 2'6" Garden: Spacious fully enclosed front garden with lawned area, patio, table and chairs.
Parking: Six vehicles on shingled drive.
Heating: O.F.C.H. and wood burner.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate, Wi-Fi, books and games. The heated indoor swimming pool is available from May-Sept between the hours of 10.00 - 16.00. There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.
Notes: This is a working farm so care should be taken at all times and the gate to the property should be kept closed.
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