Find self catering and cottages that sleep 2 in East England

Moon Beam, Aylsham, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: All on one level and with a delightful enclosed garden, this is a great property. The town centre is within walking distance and you are also close to Cromer and Holt.

Aylsham is an attractive, thriving historic market town situated on the River Bure in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, yet only a few miles from the coast at Cromer. Home to the Bure Valley Steam Railway and just a couple of miles from Blickling Hall and Felbrigg, two of the county's well known National Trust properties. Weekly auctions are held in its sale rooms and are definitely worth a visit. Marriott's Way is a super off-road cycle and walking path which follows the old railway line on the edge of the town.

Moon Beam is on one level and offers accommodation which is cosy, attractive, with many characterful and original features in keeping with a property of this age. The coast at Blakeney and Cley is just a short drive and both offer some superb opportunities for bird watching, regardless of the season. Weavers Way is a walkers dream, 61 miles running from Cromer to Great Yarmouth, the route can be undertaken in sections. Moon Beam is one of a group of three properties on the site. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: all within walking distance

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, video, music system, iPod Dock, wood burner, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bedroom 1 a large room with double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Laundry: With washing machine (shared with the other property).
Garden: Enclosed garden with patio area and lawn. Garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.

The Flowerpot, Binham, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £239 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Binham sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Cosy, single storey hideaway. Comfortable accommodation with period furniture and laden bookshelves.

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.

The Flowerpot is a cosy single-storey hideaway, peacefully tucked away at the end of the owner's immaculate little vegetable garden. The accommodation is comfortable and has period furniture, together with laden bookshelves. There are views across the garden walls to the spectacular Priory ruins in the fields beyond. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 150 yards

Open-Plan Living Room comprising Sitting Area pleasantly furnished with very comfortable seating, TV with Freesat and DVD player
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with cooker, microwave, small dishwasher and fridge
Bedroom with twin beds
Shower Room with shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and wc

Garden: Small paved and enclosed patio to front of The Flowerpot with garden furniture.
Parking: Off-road for two cars.
Heating: Electric heating included.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog welcome (as long as it stays off the vegetables!).

Mortimer's Barn, Preston St Mary, Suffolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £226 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Preston St Mary sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Welcome to Mortimer's Barn a converted 15th Century thatched threshing barn situated in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary, just outside Lavenham. This 4 star accommodation is single ground floor level and adjacent to the owners' main barn. Preston St Mary is a quiet village just outside Lavenham, England's finest medieval village and food capital of Suffolk. Lavenham is a wonderful place to visit with interesting shops and galleries and great restaurants and pubs serving excellent food. An ideal place to stay for a break to explore Suffolk's countryside and coast. Welcome to Mortimer's Barn a converted 15th Century, thatched threshing barn set in the rolling rural beauty of Preston St Mary. This 4 star accommodation is on ground floor level and lies adjacent to the owners' main barn. The decor is an eclectic mix of antiques and modern furniture. Shop: 2 miles. Pub: 500 metres Ground Floor: Sitting Room/Dining Area with large corner sofa unit, flat screen TV, DVD player (DVD library available) CD/radio/tape. Teak and steel table and 4 chairs, coffee table etc. Kitchen is well equipped with electric steel cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave. Lobby with tumble drier and hanging area for wet clothes and boots Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, dressing table etc. crisp cotton linen and feather duvet and pillows. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Guests are welcome to use the garden designer owner's garden, which includes several sitting out areas to enjoy the peace and beauty. There is a recently resurfaced hard surface tennis court which has floodlights for nighttimes use - please bring your own racquets and tennis shoes. There is a large pond filled with ornamental carp, a fountain and ducks and moorhens that make this their home too. Many other species of bird can also be seen from here: white doves that live in an ornamental dovecote, swift, swallow, house martin, pied wagtail, woodpeckers, owls, heron etc. There is a book for identification in the property. A recently constructed potager or ornamental vegetable garden makes another peaceful place to sit and the chickens that live here provide the eggs in the welcome pack. Electrified gates (fobs issued for guests)Parking: Ample covered parking and secure storage for bikes. Heating: Oil fired central heating. Also Provided: Welcome Pack. Books, games and jigsaws.

Garden Cottage, South Walsham, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £320 to £0

Self catering accommodation in South Walsham sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Garden Cottage is a very attractive conversion and offers accommodation that is tastefully furnished and well equipped.

South Walsham is an excellent base within a conservation area at the centre of The Broads. The village is home to The Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, which comprises 180 acres of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad. It is a superb location for ornithologists and walkers with its many nature trails. It is also only thirty minutes from the sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Winterton and the fine city of Norwich.

Garden Cottage is a delightful conversion and offers accommodation on one level in a quiet location in this very pretty Broads village. Tastefully furnished with modern amenities and comforts, it is spacious and well equipped making it a fabulous base for exploring the Broads, surrounding countryside and the sandy beaches of the East coast. Shop/Pub: 0.75 miles

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area tastefully furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Dining Area with table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and water softener
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed, wall-mounted TV, French doors to the rear garden and patio area
Wet Room with shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Open plan lawned area with three patio areas situated to attract the sun or shade at all times of the day with garden furniture to each, barbecue.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: Under floor heating.
Also Provided: Towels, books and games.
Notes: Garden Cottage sits to the rear of Pond Cottage - Prop Ref 1139 and has the same owner, making it suitable for guests who wish to have privacy but join families and friends in the larger property.

Dairy Cottage, Roughton, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £63 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Roughton sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: This property has bags of character and is in a great location for the Coast and Broads. Rural setting and a village with some good amenities which include an award-winning fish and chip shop.

Roughton provides an ideal base for exploring the coast and countryside of North Norfolk. The seaside town of Cromer is only two miles away and has a lovely sandy beach, pier with its own theatre and traditional seafront entertainment. The area is rich in history and heritage with many museums and fine houses including Felbrigg Hall, which is only one mile away. There are lovely walks to be found close by, ranging from National Trust parkland to cliff-top walks as well as along country lanes and footpaths. The village has a shop and pub, which serves meals, with further amenities available in Cromer.

The cottage is a charming 400 year old brick and flint constructed barn and former Dairy of the Flaxmans Farm complex and was once part of the Felbrigg Estate. Flaxmans is surrounded by tree-lined rolling hills. Dairy Cottage has been cleverly converted and is very original with its vaulted ceiling and wooden screen wall. ShopPub: 1 mile

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, 37" widescreen LED TV with digital Freeview, Blu-Ray player and CD player Dining Area with table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with icebox, combination microwave and washer/dryer
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath thermostatic shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large courtyard area to the front of the property which is sheltered and a sun trap, and open to a small number of other properties. Table and folding chairs.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: Night storage heaters and a supplementary Dyson Hot fan heater/cooler.
Also Provided: Towels and Wi-Fi.

The Workshop, Beccles, Suffolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £242 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Beccles sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Hillside Farm Barns are a group of four thoughtfully converted properties situated around a central courtyard. The owners have taken pride in their conversion and have furnished to a high standard. Wangford is only three miles from the beaches and from Southwold town centre, yet within easy access of the A12 and the many other attractions of the Heritage Coast. There is a good village shop, a farm shop and the popular Angel Inn, with restaurant serving good local food, much recommended by past guests. Hillside Farm Barns are a group of four thoughtfully converted properties situated around a central courtyard. The owners have taken pride in their conversion and have furnished to a high standard. The properties offer light, spacious accommodation and have the added benefit of being single storey with level access so would be ideal for those less able. Wangford offers two village pubs, a garage and good general store. Wangford Farm Shop is situated next to the properties and offers fresh daily produce. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.25 miles. Ground Floor: Sitting Room with flat screen TV, DVD and table and chairs Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and microwave Bedroom 1 with a double bed Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. Parking: For one car. Heating: Gas-fired central heating. Notes: Shared laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

Barn Cottage, Ingham, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £274 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Ingham sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Barn Cottage has been lovingly converted by the owners and with a pretty walled garden is the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday.

Ingham is a peaceful village close to the beautiful sandy beaches of the East coast: Sea Palling and Mundesley are just three miles away and both offer sandy beaches and a traditional seaside atmosphere. The Norfolk Broads are also close by where you can enjoy a day on the water either by joining one of the many organised cruises or you can hire a boat for the day. The whole area abounds with wildlife and is the perfect location for a relaxing break at any time of the year.

Barn Cottage is a pretty single storey brick and flint property set in its own private walled garden. It has recently been tastefully restored and is light and airy being south facing. The courtyard garden is the perfect place for al fresco dining and there are other attractive seating areas throughout the owner's half acre garden that guests are welcome to enjoy. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 0.5 miles

Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD player Dining Area with dining table and chairs Kitchen Area with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a king size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed private courtyard garden with table and chairs and access to owner's half acre garden with lawn, orchard and an uncovered pond.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: Electric panel heaters.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games. Radio and Wi-Fi.
Notes: There is an uncovered pond in the garden.

Passion Flower Cottage, Woodbridge, Suffolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £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.

Avocet Cottage, Friston, Suffolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £295 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Friston sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: These four cottages are all part of a luxury stable conversion - ideal for larger groups if taken together Friston village has a large central green with many footpaths around the village. The Chequers pub in Friston serves a good range of quality food. Only four miles away is the unspoilt coastal town of Aldeburgh, or the idyllic rural beach at Thorpeness. Also just four miles away is the famous RSPB sanctuary at Minsmere. Snape Maltings is just three mile away, a waterside venue for unique speciality shops and the famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Snape Maltings offers good food and unique walks alongside reed beds and the tidal estuary. At Manor Farm you can enjoy the best of country life on a real working farm. The farm is approached via a private drive with well wooded countryside and horses grazing alongside. These are superb stable conversions and ideal for larger groups if taken together. In addition, a horse livery is available on site and special rates are available for guests wishing to bring their ponies/horses. The livery includes a ménage and there are miles of farm tracks to be explored on horseback. Part of the Victorian farm buildings, the cottages are self-contained and set away from the farmhouse. You will normally be able to see plenty of livestock and other farm activities. Coarse fishing is available on the farm pond and there is use of the family's hard tennis court and a lawned football area. Kingfisher Cottage (sleeps 4), Swallow Cottage (sleeps 4), Avocet Cottage (sleeps 2) and Heron Cottage (sleeps 2) are all part of a luxury stable conversion - ideal for larger groups if taken together. Shop: 1.3 miles Pub: 1.3 mile. FREE WIRELESS CONNECTION TO BROADBANDGAMES ROOM WITH FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLE, TABLE TENNIS, JUKE BOX AND PIN BALL MACHINE Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with Freeview TV, radio/DVD/CD and sofa bed Dining Area with dining table and chairs Kitchen with electric hob, oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer Bedroom with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and w.c., and separate En-Suite Shower Garden: Own south-facing patio with furniture. Parking: Adjacent to property. Heating: Highly efficient electric radiators. Also Provided: Travel cot and highchair. Use of private tennis court, lawned football area and coarse fishing. Baby sitting available. Notes: A security deposit cheque of £50 is required by the owner six weeks before the booking takes place. Parents are reminded to take care with children due to the machinery, animals and the farm pond (if wishing to bring your own horse, please arrange with the owner direct).

The Old Fishermans Hut, Southwold, Suffolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £286 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Southwold sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: The Old Fishman's Hut is quite simply unique! It has stunning views up and down the river Blyth on Southwold's Blackshore. The property is comfortably furnished offering a couple the perfect retreat. Southwold Harbour - All the Harbour properties overlook the water with a mix of pleasure and working boats; beyond this are open views towards Walberswick which can be approached over the nearby footbridge or on the foot ferry (summer only). There are equally delightful views from the rear windows across meadows towards the town. Town centre shops and other amenities are three quarters of a mile away (fifteen minutes delightful walk) across grazing meadows and the common, whilst the beach is a similar distance along the side of the Blyth River to the harbour mouth. There is a good eating pub nearby which welcomes children, an exceptional fish and chip restaurant; a tea room and all the hustle and bustle of a sailing and fishing community. The Old Fisherman's Hut is quite simply unique! It has stunning views up and down the river Blyth on Southwold's Blackshore. The property is comfortably furnished offering a couple the perfect retreat. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 60 yards Ground Floor: Open Plan Room with Sitting Area with flat screen TV, DVD, CD player, wood burner, table and chairs and sofa bed Kitchen Area with gas cooker, fridge and microwave Shower Room with shower, washbasin and w.c. Garden: Two decked areas each with table and chairs giving stunning views of the River Blyth and towards Blythburgh. Parking: Free nearby. Heating: Electric radiators and wood burning stove.

Lollipop Cottage, Swannington, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £261 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Swannington sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: On one level, Lollipop cottage is a tasteful, newly renovated converted stable. Attractively and comfortably furnished it is in a lovely rural location yet within a very short distance of the historic city of Norwich.

In a central position for exploring some of Norfolk's finest attractions, guests at Swannington can enjoy some excellent golf at Weston Park and Barnham Broom, and walking and cycling paths, such as the Marriott's Way, the Bure Valley and Weavers Way. The Norfolk Broads are an easy drive, where you can enjoy a river cruise or hire a boat by the day. Within a thirty minute drive, you can enjoy North Norfolk and its wide sandy beaches. The cathedral city of Norwich with all its cultural attractions and shopping opportunities is approximately fifteen minutes by car. Norfolk abounds with National Trust properties with Blickling, Felbrigg and Sheringham Park being the closest. For those who appreciate natural attractions, the thirty five acres of Alderford common is an Area of Special Scientific Interest and is almost on the doorstep. The Dinosaur Park at Weston Longville and the Norfolk Wildlife Park at Great Witchingham will certainly entertain the young.

Lollipop Cottage is an attractive stable conversion on one level which has been tastefully furnished, with oak floors to the sitting area. It offers spacious and comfortable accommodation. Situated on a working arable farm, it is a short distance from Swannington village. It is surrounded by beautiful farmland and paddocks with horses. There are footpaths close by which link to the eleven-mile cycling and walking path of Marriott's Way. In a peaceful location yet minutes from the historic city of Norwich, it provides a comfortable base for exploring this pocket of Norfolk. Shop/Pub: 3 miles

Open Plan Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD hi-fi
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, table and chairs - washing machine housed in laundry room.
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath with over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small patio area to the front of the property with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: Night storage heaters with a convector heater in the bathroom.
Also Provided: Towels, books, games, CDs and Wi-Fi. Secure bike storage.
Notes: Oak Lodge (property 1010) is adjacent to Lollipop Cottage making it ideal for a two party booking or a larger party.

Owl Barn, Runham, Norfolk

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £221 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Runham sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden •

Accommodation overview: A lovely, little barn conversion with a pleasant beamed interior. Quiet position, four miles from the beach.

Runham has the benefit of being in a lovely country location and yet is only four miles from the wide sandy beach at Caister. Also close by is the popular resort of Great Yarmouth which, as well as the beach, has two piers, a sports centre, amusements, shops, pubs and a pleasure beach where (if you are feeling brave) you can enjoy a ride on the roller coaster! The neighbouring village of Stokesby, two and a half miles away, has a shop, pub and a restaurant.

Owl Barn is located near to the owners' home in a peaceful position and enjoys use of the very attractive gardens. Its peaceful setting makes it an ideal location for a relaxing holiday, and you may enjoy watching the birds, including barn owls, on their visits to the garden. It provides very pleasant, cosy accommodation with an attractive beamed interior. Shop/Pub: 2.5 miles

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview
Dining Area with dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with two-ring electric hob, combination microwave oven, halogen oven, slow cooker and fridge.
Bedroom with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Welcome pack. Use of owner's washing machine.
Pets: One small dog welcome but not to be allowed in the bedroom.
Notes: The photograph is of the rear of Owl Barn. The 2* grading on this property is reflective of its size and not the quality of the accommodation.