Cottages with central heating in East Anglia - cosy cottages for self-catering holidays in Essex, Suffolk or Norfolk. Please click on any cottage images shown for cottage details and interior photographs. Additional cottages in East Anglia can be found via the Feature Pages.
Accommodation in England
Cambridgeshire
Abbotsley Country Homes
These stunning spacious five-star Norwegian Log Cabins are set in landscaped grounds amidst the tranquil Cambridgeshire countryside. The extremely spacious lodges have classic Scandinavian styling with comfortable open plan living. And your own BBQ, naturally, on the decked veranda outside your lodge. The Abbotsley Golf and Country Club adjacent to the site has two 18 hole golf courses to choose from, the bar and restaurant is open to our visitors so no need to take the car for an evenings entertainment. Their are also squash courts, a driving range and a gym within easy walking distance. Abbotsley is ideally situated for exploring Cambridge and the local historic market towns, sailing, cycling and fishing at Grafham Water or enjoying Fenland wildlife. London and the West End is only 35 minutes by train from nearby St Neots.
In the heart of 'Constable Country' this Grade 2 listed cottage sits close to the water front at the center of Manningtree, Englands smallest market town. Oyster Cottage has 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) - suitable for up to 4 people. Patio garden. Charming, stylish and comfortable with all mod cons! Sorry no pets. Ideally located to explore both the Essex and Suffolk coasts. The cottage is available for a New Year break. call now.
The 5 star luxury apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay - a small country town with strong US connections. London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester and "Constable Country" can all be reached within an hour by road. There is a fast rail link to London (30 - 40 minutes). A regular bus service is available close by. Whilst a car is not essential, it would enhance your enjoyment. The accommodation in the apartment (up to 1,500 sq. ft.) has two living rooms, a dining room, a fully-fitted kitchen and the choice of one, two or three bedrooms with one to three bath/shower rooms (two en-suite).
Comfortable bungalow to sleep 4-6 people in 3 bedrooms close to Manningtree in north Essex and Constable Country. Footpaths from the farm location go to the coast, own beach, and to beautiful countryside. Free delivery of farm produce can be arranged. Availability for Christmas and New Year.
The Granary is a 3 Bedroom luxury cottage in Constable Country, on the Essex-Suffolk border, just a few minutes from the beautiful village of Dedham and the old waterfront town of Manningtree on the Stour estuary. Spend a while in the Finnish Sauna followed by the Spa pool on your private patio overlooking open pastures. Sit by the log burning stove and watch any of the Satellite channels with theatre sound dvd/video. The bedrooms also have TV/videos. 2 double bedrooms plus 1 twin room and 3 - bath/showerooms (1 en-suite). A double sofa bed is downstairs. The kitchen is equipped, as you would expect plus a few little extras like a choice of crushed or cubed ice "on tap" and a professional range cooker.
Cosy picturesque newly refurbished Holiday cottage / bungalow with half an acre of garden, can sleep up to 6 people, on a quiet arable farm. No livestock except five horses. Duck pond nearby. The cottage is within walking distance of Dedham village in Constable country and numerous walks through beautiful countryside. The beaches of Mersea, Frinton, Harwich, and Felixstowe are just half an hour away. Orford, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, and Southwold on the Suffolk coast, the university city of Cambridge are only 1 hour away. And only 15 minutes from historic Colchester with its castle museum, and Ipswich.
Book early for half-term, easter, summer, and for a nice cosy retreat for Christmas and New Year.
Two one bedroom comfortable holiday cottages to sleep up to 4 people. Double bed and bunk beds. The cottages are situated in the historic town of Thaxted in north Essex. Thaxted is truly a memorable place to visit - add to that comfortable and well-appointed accommodation and you have all the ingredients for a well-earned break.We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our beautiful town and countryside. Convenient location for Stansted, Saffron Walden, Cambridge.
Spring Hall Cottage is a charming 200 year old Grade II listed thatched cottage in the North Essex/South Suffolk borders. Recently refurbished to a very high standard with a new kitchen and bathroom complementing the wealth of exposed beams. There are two separate airconditioned double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required, the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace, the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style. The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land. Well-behaved pets also welcome.
This is a very creative conversion of an old Barn; very cosy and relaxing, the sun streaming in through the many windows and a wonderful log wood burner to enjoy in the evenings.
Smart self-catering house of a high standard in the pleasant and friendly riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. This new 2 bedroom house stands in the grounds of another property, cose to the Fenn and riverside walks and offers an excellent base for anyone requiring a short stay for business or pleasure. Sleeps 1 to 6 in 2 bedrooms. Available for flexible lets from a few days to several weeks. Availability for Christmas and New Year.
Peaceful Barn Conversion in the heart of Norfolk, with idilic walks - perfect for people who love exploring the countryside or just staying in and relaxing in beautiful accommodation. The Barn is also wheelchair friendly, with ramped access, wide doorways and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite wheel in shower room.
Modern waterside chalet in Wroxham near Norwich, to sleep up to 6 people. Two double bedrooms, one twin bedded room. Two toilets; one with shower, one with bath. Large lounge facing waterfront with verandah, garden furniture and barbecue. A row/sailing dinghy is also included in the price as is gas cental heating and electricity. Wheelchair access to all lower floor rooms. Day launch at extra charge.
This lovely beamed cottage for 2 adjoining our home, is traditionally decorated and furnished to create a warm cosy, cottage atmosphere & stands off a quiet country lane with unspoilt countryside views. There is a well-equipped beamed kitchen with microwave, washer & fridge: beamed lounge with inglenook, woodburning stove and central heating. PURE WATER comes straight from our adjoining cottage bore. 3 night breaks available £180, excl July/August/public hols. All prices are fully inclusive.
Modern fully equipped bungalow, sleeping 2 with a secluded garden and garden furniture in South Wootton near King's Lynn, Norfolk. It's in a quiet location with local amenities a short walk away. There is one double bedroom and a convertible settee in the heated conservatory to sleep an additional 2 people if required. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Mill Lodge is a luxury newly built holiday cottage in mid Norfolk with a fantastic 7 seater hot tub in the rear secluded garden and with one of England's largest common Greens to the front, it is the best base to explore what Norfolk has to offer or relax and stay in top quality accommodation. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.
A three bedroomed, well equipped bungalow (sleeps 6) in the unspoilt village of Holme-next-Sea on the North Norfolk Coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Very close to an extensive sandy beach and in a quiet location backing on to the golf course, the property and its surroundings provides an ideal opportunity to unwind and relax. Conservatory, patio with garden furniture, barbecue.
Cranmer Country cottages - 5 stylish converted barns close to the north Norfolk coast with excellent facilities including indoor swimming pool open all year, games room and 2 all weather tennis courts. Short breaks and weekly bookings available.
A one bedroom country cottage barn conversion in a beautiful setting of 3 acres on the north Suffolk and Norfolk borders. Yew Tree Barn can sleep 2 people or 2 + child of up to 10. Garden with BBQ. Lots of walks from the door. It is conveniently situated for the market towns of Harleston 4 miles, Diss 12 miles, Bungay 7 miles, Beccles which leads into the Norfolk Broads 12 miles, Halesworth 7 miles and Dunwich/ Southwold (the coast) some 10/15 miles distant. The Cathedral City of Norwich is about 22 miles to the north and Ipswich the county town of Suffolk approximately 25 miles to the south. We are a few miles from Minsmere - the RSPB reserve, acclaimed as one of the best bird reserves in the country
Luxury, 2 bedroom Swedish timber house on 400 acre estate of Caldecott Hall with two 18 hole golf courses, a fitness and leisure suite with swimming pool, jacuzzi,and steam room. The house is very comfortable with en-suite bathroom and king-size bed to main bedroom. Fairway Lakes is an ideal base from which to explore the Norfolk Broads. The golden beaches of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are within a 15 minute drive and the historic city of Norwich with its wonderful shopping centre is a 30 minute drive. Short breaks available except during July and August. Perfect for couples or adults. Sorry no children.
Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout, the accommodation comprises 5 double bedrooms (3 with en-suite bathrooms), open plan living, dining and large kitchen area. Complete with wood burner, under-floor heating, covered double car park, games area and landscaped ½ acre garden.
5 bedroom Georgian property. Set within its own wall garden in the heart of the sailing village of Brancaster on the main coastal road, it has been well furnished throughout. Shops, Inns and a championship golf course are all within walking distance. Hunstantons seaside attraction is within 10 miles. Click on photograph to find out more.
High quality restored period cottages in a range of sizes sleeping from 2 people to large groups, with all the modern comforts you could wish for. Tastefully decorated with antiques, persian carpets and artworks, most rooms also have ensuite bathrooms, the living rooms are large with open fireplaces, spacious kitchens. Fun and comfort for all the family. Pets are allowed (with certain restrictions!) and we have facilities for the disabled too.
Spennithorne Cottage is a genuine quality retreat suitable for a family or friends sharing and special enough for a romantic holiday for two. Whether you are considering a holiday, short break or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, thoughtful touches and a warm welcome from the owners help make this a memorable place to stay!
Few properties boast sea and sand views such as this. Situated on top of the sea-wall, with just a few steps to a quiet stretch of beach (see photograph), this well-appointed, detached, single-storey property has its own secure patio garden. This modern brick and flint cottage (built in 1996) is one of a peacefully positioned little group of properties in a small development. Bacton village, with pubs, is only half a mile away. Great Yarmouth 20 miles. Norwich 22 miles. Norfolk Broads within easy reach. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement. This cottage is currently available Christmas week.
Hoste Barn is a stunning spacious Grade II 17th C tithe barn featuring a 50ft vaulted timber framed roof. The barn sleeps 4-6 in 2 bedrooms. Ideally situated near Norfolk coast, the Broads and Norwich. Standing in unspoilt countryside. On site tennis court. Broadband Internet. Cycles available
Luxury accomadation in Wells-Next-The-Sea, sleeps 8. Tolly House has 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Log burner, under floor heating and furnished to a very high standard. Short walk to the shops. Perfect house for seaside holidays in the summer.
Delightfully quaint single-storey holiday cottage with an open log fire in market-town location, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps up to 4 people. Kingsize bed or twin beds. Open log fire. Plenty of character. Perfect location for visiting Aldeburgh and Minsmere Nature Reserve. Welcome Pack on arrival.
Grove Farm is a truly beautiful spacious traditional farmhouse with exposed beams and other olde worlde features, open fire, and comfortably tasteful decor. It is set in 1.5 acres of land near Halesworth in Suffolk, and can sleep up to 13 people in 6 bedrooms. There are 2 bathrooms and separate WC. Southwold, Aldeburgh and Minsmere are within easy reach for days out. Click on the image to take a peek inside this gem of a house. Additonal 2 bedroom cottage also available.
Don's Barn is a character cottage just for 2. It's part of a collection of country cottages at Grove Cottages in Suffolk. All the cottages are fully equipped with farm house style kitchens. The comfortable bathrooms all feature modern double sized showers and all the beds have good orthopedic mattresses, feather duvets and only pure linen and finest cotton. Each cottage has a TV & DVD player as well as a Hi-Fi and CD system with a selection of tapes, CD’s and books. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.
A charming cottage in the well-preserved Suffolk village of Hadleigh where there are many half-timbered buildings adding to the character. The Old Monkey is a perfect cottage for couples - it has one double bedroom, sitting room with log fire, exposed timbers and own parking. There is a pub, restaurant and shops nearby. Great location for exploring Constable Country.
Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement
Former Abbey, now a Grade II listed building, Bruisyard Hall can accommodate up to 20 people in comfort. Availability for Christmas - wonderful for a large family group. The house is fully central-heated and is set in its own grounds with lawns, a moat and medieval fishponds. Local vineyard. The Suffolk coast is just a short drive away.
The Tallow factory is a beautiful 16th century timber-framed cottage in the heart of Dedham village with a wealth of exposed beams and period features. It was featured in a BBC programme on holiday cottages in England. We still have 'Availability for New Year'
The historic village of Dedham lies on the Essex-Suffolk border surrounded by miles of unspoilt countryside.
Downstairs there is a spacious dining/ living room with a stereo system and working fireplace. Adjoining is a beautiful wooden kitchen fully equipped with all modern appliances including microwave and dishwasher. This leads to another comfortable lounge area with TV & video, opening on to a garden. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms (3 double, 2 twin) to sleep up to 10, and two bathrooms fitted with bath and shower. Laundry facilities are also available. Gourmet breaks can be arranged.
Whether you are looking for a romantic break or simply a special holiday, The Old Rectory provides the opportunity to relax in the tranquil surroundings of a Victorian rectory in grounds of 7 acres. The 4 one bedroom cottages have been decorated/ furnished to a very high standard. Ideal self-catering holiday cottages for adults or couples. For a more active holiday there are numerous attractions near-by.Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.Short/weekend breaks available. Availability for Christmas . 4* rated. Click on photo to see more
Christmas Hall & Coach house can sleep sleep up to 26. Situated in the popular and attractive village of Bildeston, surrounded by pretty Suffolk countryside with its many historic villages such as Chelsworth, Lavenham, Monks Eleigh and Kersey. Christmas Hall is a listed grade II house of special architectural and historical interest and is believed to date back to the early nineteenth century. The was once the village rectory and provides spacious comfortable accommodation with many fine original Georgian features. Constable country is close by , bustling market towns, with farmers markets of local produce. Local villages full of antique shops, art galleries. The Suffolk coast is 45 mins drive away with its many pretty coastal towns. Norfolk 1 hours drive away where the scenery changes to the flat fens of the Norfolk countryside with its windmills and wonderful bird sanctuaries.
9 Park Lane, Southwold. An exquisite double fronted 17th Century fully beamed cottage situated just off South Green in the most prestigious part of Southwold. Tastefully furnished throughout with a charming walled rear garden. Lounge with inglenook, 5 bedrooms, one with en-suite. Fitted kitchen with dishwasher and all essentials. A newly refurbished beach hut situated on the promenade at the end of Victoria Street may also be available for your stay. Availability for Christmas.
Orchard Cottage sleeps 5 (6)
Ideal for 2 couples, this romantic cottage has beautiful interiors and a big Inglenook log fire, it is on the Old Grove Farm in lovely open countryside close to Medieval Lavenham.
We provide bikes for guests to explore the cycle routes which run past the cottage and welcome pets.
Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.
Golfing holiday with free golf, The log cabins consist of two-twin bedrooms en-suite with a spacious open plan kitchen and living room. There are two double futon settees in the living room for extra guests if required. Central heating, TV and microwave are available in each cabin. The log cabins are set in 150 acres in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The area consists of 20 acres of woods, fishing lakes, 18 holes and a 9-hole golf course, where the river Deben meanders its way through the countryside. Also there is a clubhouse with restaurant, bar, shop and two excellent golf professionals. The club prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We have log cabins available for an Easter golfing break. Book now to reserve your place.
Grove Cottages (sleep 2-6). Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of your own 300 year old 4 star English farm cottage. With all the lovely original features of ancient oak beams, a traditional baking oven and ‘copper kettle’, open log fires, original brick or wood floors, authentic farmhouse furniture, ducks, roses and a touch of luxury we bring alive the Romance of Rural Living. Surrounded by lovely Suffolk countryside, just 2 hours from London, our 6 very cosy cottages make up the old Grove Farm which is close to Lavenham, famous for being the prettiest medieval village in England. Short breaks and weekend getaways are welcome all year. Pets are Welcome. Availability for half-term and Christmas. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.