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Heath House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 14.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 14

Accommodation overview: Enjoy a millionaire’s lifestyle...just five minutes’ drive from the beach and the charming town of Aldeburgh. This grand detached house adapts itself to many different types of holiday. For an adventure-filled family holiday it is perfectly located to explore the Suffolk Heritage coastline and is in close proximity to the North Warren RSBP bird reserve. There is a fully equipped indoor games room and children’s play area. It is equally suited as a peaceful country retreat, set in 15 acres of enclosed woodland with fantastic south-facing terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens. Just a short drive leads to Aldeburgh’s beach and the sea where there is plenty to do, great for seaside holiday fun. The interior is tastefully furnished with a spacious drawing room with feature marble fireplace, an elegant dining-room, a breakfast room and a sunny day room, all of which have French doors onto the south-facing terrace. The seven bedrooms, two with Sky TV, all have views to the gardens and are comfortably furnished and pleasantly decorated. Aldeburgh’s high street has numerous high quality restaurants, many individual shops, traditional public houses, an independent cinema and award-winning fish and chip shops. There is a super beach which is home to the famous ‘Scallop Sculpture’ by the artist Maggie Hambling and the fishermen’s huts selling the local catch of the day. With its golf course, tennis courts, and sea and river sailing, the town has something for everyone. Aldeburgh is noted for its close association with the composer Benjamin Britten and was the backdrop for many of his operas. Nearby in the village of Snape is the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall where the Aldeburgh Music and Arts Festival is held annually. Lovely strolls along the beach or beach path can be enjoyed as well as picturesque drives to other coastal towns and villages of interest including Southwold, Woodbridge, Dunwich, Orford, Thorpeness and Walberswick. 6 miles north of Heath House is the Minsmere RSPB reserve. Shop 1 mile.

Spacious drawing room with Sky TV, feature fireplace and French doors leading to terrace. Dining room. Morning room with double sofa bed (alternative sleeping), Sky TV and doors to terrace and gardens. Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with door to terrace. Utility. Games room with door to garden and access to annexe. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed. Three twin bedrooms. Two bathrooms with toilet. Shower room with toilet. Self-contained annexe (above games room, accessed through house): Kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

Ashwood Manor - Ashwood Wing, Pentney, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Pentney sleeps 4.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in rural Norfolk, ten miles from the Sandringham Estate, Ashwood Manor is set by the River Nar and offers both space and comfort, with several sporting activities on offer, and plenty of room to relax amid beautiful surroundings. Adjoining the owners’ home, both properties are located in extensive grounds with gardens, a lake, and an indoor heated swimming pool with sauna. Further facilities include an exercise room, children’s adventure playground and games room.
Ashwood Manor has been renovated and offers comfortable, well furnished rooms, ideal for large parties. There is a spacious sitting room with lovely views over the lake and countryside, separate dining room, and attractive kitchen leading to a conservatory, as well as five bedrooms, one with a king-size four-poster. Ashwood Wing offers smaller but equally comfortable holiday accommodation for a group with fewer people. Guests at both properties have their own enclosed garden and access to the owners’ 7 acres of paddocks; the lake is close to the house but is fenced for safety. Fly-fishing and coarse fishing is available all year round at Narborough trout and coarse lakes ½-mile away. Lake at house available for fun fishing.
The local area offers wonderful woodland/river walks, and the superb gardens and park at Sandringham can be visited when the Royal Family is away. Good places to visit include Castle Rising and Castle Acre. The coast is only 15 miles and is a haven for bird-watchers, with the nearest RSPB reserve at Snettisham, which also has a beautiful church and Park Farm. The long sweep of sandy beach runs from here to Hunstanton and beyond, from where the Norfolk coast path begins. Medieval Kings Lynn, with its handsome waterfront, shops, inns and restaurants is just 8 miles. Swaffham market town, 6 miles. Shop ¾ mile.

Lackford Lakes Barns - Lark Lodge, Lackford, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lackford sleeps 6.

Features include: • Games Room • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: In a unique location, these charming barn conversions are surrounded by Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve. The Cart Lodge (ref BVA) stands detached, whilst Lark Lodge (ref BVJ) and Curlew Cottage (ref BVK) adjoin one another. Lackford Lakes is a bird watchers’ paradise, created from reclaimed land beside the River Lark and consists of a diverse landscape with meadow, woodland, reed beds, streams and lakes. There is a never ending list of birds, deer, badgers and sometimes otters. Although located in the peaceful nature reserve, the barns, which have been sympathetically renovated to a high standard, are only 5 miles from historic Bury St Edmunds with its cathedral, abbey gardens and Georgian theatre, and 10 miles from Newmarket where visitors can enjoy a day at the races or visit the National Horseracing Museum. Also conveniently situated for the picturesque villages of Lavenham, Long Melford and Clare. Slightly further afield are the university city of Cambridge, Constable Country and the Suffolk Heritage coast. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Blyth View Stables - Lime Tree Cottage, Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Blythburgh sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Approached by an impressive driveway flanked by trees, these converted former stables buildings occupy a picturesque setting in the grounds of the Georgian Grade II listed Blyth View, once serving as a workhouse. Both holiday properties and adjoining cottages enjoy an elevated position above the Blyth Valley. Surrounded by open countryside, it makes a tranquil setting, yet the Suffolk Heritage Coast, and the towns of Southwold and Walberswick are a mere 10 minutes’ drive. Dunwich, Minsmere bird reserve, Aldeburgh and Snape, all within ½-hour drive. Pub and shop ¾ mile.

Gone Cockling, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: With its first floor living room, balcony and comfortable furnishings, this spacious and modern property is a delightful holiday retreat. It has its own large fenced garden, which leads directly onto the sea wall and a sandy beach. The balcony faces west and the sunset across the Wash can be watched. There is excellent bird-watching, cycling and seaside walks, and for golfing enthusiasts, there is a golf course to the rear of Gone Cockling itself. Bird-watchers can enjoy a variety of species to be found at Titchwell Marsh and other RSPB reserves around the coast, as well as those feeding on the sea shore, which can be admired from the balcony. The property is accessed via an unmade road (deterring through traffic).
A walk along the sea wall is Hunstanton, which provides all the usual attractions associated with a traditional Victorian seaside resort, including a small fun fair, indoor swimming-pool, and Sea Life Centre, sandy beaches (some of the cleanest in Norfolk) and rock pools. Close by is Caley Mill, home of Norfolk Lavender, covering some 100 acres transformed in summer to a haze of purple. Trips are possible to watch the harvesting of the flowers. There is a large gift shop featuring lavender items and a restaurant. Notable attractions abound in the area - the Queen’s country estate, Sandringham House and gardens (open when the Queen is not in residence) with the estate shop, restaurant and extensive walks; the Palladium mansions of Houghton Hall and Holkham Hall and fine Norman ruins at Castle Rising and Castle Acre. The historic town of King’s Lynn offers a wealth of ancient buildings to explore, including the splendid Custom House, the 14th-century Trinity Guildhall and the medieval warehouses along the quayside. Nearby Snettisham has a children’s animal farm with tractor rides to see the deer herd and an adventure playground. Bircham Windmill, an excellent example of a restored working windmill has a tea shop and small play area.
For a picturesque detour, Burnham Market boasts a collection of Georgian Houses clustered around a pretty green, and the birthplace of Horatio Nelson can be found at Burnham Thorpe. A small exhibition in All Saints Parish Church pays tribute to his life and a lectern made from the timbers of the Victory. Shops 1 mile.

First floor: Large living room with pool table and two patio doors to balcony. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with large dining table patio door to balcony. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and TV. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Wooden floors throughout first floor. Ground floor: Twin bedroom with wash basin. Utility. Shower room with toilet. Garage/games room with table tennis.

Gables Barns - The Willows, Helmingham, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Helmingham sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Set on a quiet backwater, yet ten minutes from Ipswich, Woodbridge and the A14, these delightful barn conversions are part of original farm buildings and have been furnished and equipped to a very high standard. Situated near to the owners’ home, both holiday cottages enjoy shared use of a games barn and gardens. Gables Barns are convenient for the Suffolk Heritage Coast (with the A1120 ‘tourist route’ just five minutes away), Constable Country, antique hunting at Debenham or Long Melford, or simply visiting some of the beautiful villages of this picturesque county. Local footpath walks abound and a village store and pub are within 2 miles. Both cottages (refs BRL and BRM) are part of the original farm buildings and can be booked together to accommodate larger groups.

Lock Cottage, Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Lock Cottage offers the perfect place in which to relax and unwind, having a stunning location overlooking the water meadows, a natural habitat for bird and wildlife, so be sure to bring binoculars! Lock Cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and offers spacious and contemporary living, boasting its own games room with table tennis and first floor balcony terrace taking full advantage of the amazing views. Located on the edge of a peaceful village with a local shop and pub a short walk away, the cottage neighbours an impressive water mill and water meadows with miles of riverside walks, fishing and canoeing. Set between the Broads and the North Norfolk coastline, the cottage offers an excellent holiday location. The Broads are just a short drive away and at Wroxham, the ‘capital of the Broads’, daily boat hire is available to explore the famous waterways abundant with bird and wildlife, as well as many inns, restaurants or cafés that can be found along the riverside. Norfolk’s coastline with soft sandy beaches is readily accessible, as are RSPB bird and nature reserves, the coastal path offering bracing walks and the traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham which offer a range of amenities to suit all ages. Explore the many traditional market towns, National Trust properties and gardens along with the popular city of Norwich renowned for its excellent shopping and beautiful Norman castle museum. For activities appealing to children try Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Bewilderwood at Horning, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, West Runton Shire Horse Centre or Splash fun pool at Sheringham. Shop and pub ¼ mile.

Spacious open plan living room with wood-burning stove and large well-equipped kitchen/dining area with tiled floor. Small step to sitting room with TV. Utility. Games room/sitting room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet, and access to first floor balcony with seating (balcony also accessed by separate open tread staircase leading from garden). Small step leading to two twin bedrooms, each with Z bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Cherry Ridge, Great Bircham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Great Bircham sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Located within its own landscaped garden at the edge of the village, this spacious detached house with fine countryside views, makes a comfortable holiday base for families. An indoor heated swimming pool with Roman steps leading into the water is available for sole use and an indoor games area offers table tennis and table football. Great Bircham itself has a village shop, post office, art/craft gallery, pub, playing field and a windmill (open April until end of September) with bakery and tearoom, and bicycles available for hire.
Lying just 8 miles away, the beautiful Norfolk coastline provides plenty of cycle routes and coastal walks, with superb bird watching to be experienced at the RSPB Titchwell Marsh. The lively seaside town of Hunstanton offers traditional attractions with long stretches of sandy beaches and rock pools, and this together with a Sea Life Centre, shops, inns, restaurants and excellent sports facilities – bowls, tennis, golf and water sports – makes it a popular venue with families. The neighbouring resort of Heacham, home to Norfolk Lavender, has uncrowded sandy beaches where a day by the sea can be spent with a picnic. For the more adventurous, sea fishing and boat trips can be arranged to Scolt Island nature reserve and to see the seal colonies. At Brancaster (8 miles), a large beach, excellent sailing and windsurfing is offered, together with world-class golf. The historical towns of Kings Lynn, Fakenham and Holt lie within easy reach and provide a selection of shops, theatres, inns and restaurants. Stately homes abound in the area, notably Sandringham Estate (grounds open all year round, house open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence), Holkham and Houghton Halls and the historical ruins of Castle Acre and Priory. Shop and pub ¼ mile.

Large living room with patio doors. Large kitchen with electric range (for cooking). Conservatory. Twin bedroom (zip and link, can be 6ft double). Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.