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A small sample from the finest selection of English
Holiday Cottages in Essex, Suffolk &
Norfolk.
The River Stour
- Flatford - John Constable country
(photograph
explorethecountry.com)
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East Anglia is a peninsula of eastern England
in the United Kingdom. It was named after one of the ancient
Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, the Kingdom of the East Angles, which was
in turn named after the homeland of the Angles, Angeln in
northern Germany. The kingdom consisted of Norfolk and Suffolk,
names which possibly arose during or after the Danish settling
("North folk [people]" and "South folk [people]"); the region's
boundaries, however, are vague.
It includes the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk with
Cambridgeshire. Sometimes Essex is also considered part of the
region. Much of the area is characterised by its flatness,
partly consisting of fenland and reclaimed marshland, though
much of Suffolk and Norfolk are gently rolling hills. The
flatness of the area is noted in Noel Coward's Private Lives:
"Very flat, Norfolk." The principal East Anglian cities include
Norwich (the nominal capital), Peterborough and Cambridge.
Ipswich, Colchester and Huntingdon are technically towns,
although Ely is also a city. (From Wikipedia)
The market town of Lavenham has been called
"the most complete medieval town in Britain", a tribute to its
fine collection of medieval and Tudor architecture. Mansions of
wealthy merchants mingle with simple cottages, some of which mix
crooked timber beams with sprightly pink-painted infill! Not far
away you will find Flatford in East Bergholt where John
Constable painted in his early painting days. Long Melford,
Clare and of course further North The Norfolk Broads offer
absorbing places to explore.
There are so many places to
visit in this wide open fascinating region.
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19337
School House - sleeps
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Harkstead, Ipswich, Suffolk. |
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Explore the delights of hidden Suffolk
whilst staying at a converted Victorian
village school house. School House is
situated in a quiet location on the Shotley
Peninsula. Near to picturesque Pin Mill,
School House offers the opportunity to enjoy
riverside walks, country cycle rides and
good local pubs. There is easy access for
exploring the South Suffolk Coast and towns
such as Woodbridge, Southwold and Orford.
Beach and river 3/4 mile. Shops 2 miles, pub
1/2 mile. |
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BHG The Lion's Den - sleeps 6-7 |
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Ilketshall St Lawrence, Nr Bungay, Suffolk |
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Peacefully situated overlooking StLawrence
Common, this attractive and spacious
detached family house enjoys its own lawned
garden. Carefully furnished and equipped
throughout, it is just 4½miles from the
Waveney Valley market town of Bungay, with
good shops, pubs, restaurants, swimming-pool
golf course and opportunities for boating
and fishing. Farm walks and quiet lanes for
cycling abound. Within easy reach of Suffolk
Heritage Coast, Southwold, Minsmere RSPB
reserve and Dunwich. Ideally placed to
explore the many attractions of the
beautiful cathedral city of Norwich and the
Norfolk Broads. Pub 1mile.
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W41665
Sleeps 4 -
Finningham, nr. Stowmarket. |
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Ideal touring base to explore the
countryside - Single-storey cottage
for 4
Well situated in a delightful
mid-Suffolk village, this detached converted
single storey cottage makes an ideal touring
base to explore the delights of the Suffolk
countryside.
Close at hand you will find the
charming market towns of Bury St Edmunds,
Stowmarket, with its leisure centre and good
range of shops, and Diss. Within driving
distance are the County towns of Ipswich,
Colchester and Norwich.
Set well back from the road, well
furnished and decorated with a small, fully
enclosed, secluded garden, Meadow Cottage is
the ideal place to relax and unwind after a
day exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast,
the Norfolk Broads or Thetford Forest.
Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 400
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BNT Retreat Cottage - sleeps 4
- Yoxford, Suffolk. |
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Set within the grounds of the owner's
country house, this charming 350-year-old
thatched cottage stands detached and exudes
a wealth of character with its vaulted
ceiling, oak beams and limestone floors.
Aldeburgh and Southwold with their summer
theatres are within 20 minutes' drive, and
the cottage makes a fine base for touring
this beautiful part of East Anglia and the
Heritage Coast. Also within 20 minutes'
drive, there is bird-watching at Minsmere,
walking at Dunwich, a sandy beach at
Walberswick, music at Snape, and golf,
fishing, riding and sailing locally. Yoxford
itself offers shops, a fine restaurant and 3
pubs serving good food. |
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15422
Island Cottage -
sleeps 4 |
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Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex |
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Beach across road
On a quiet unspoilt island, this charming
cottage dates back to circa 1780 and overlooks the
salt marshes, beach and yachts at anchor. A superb
location for walking, birdwatching, swimming,
cycling, sailing or windsurfing, also for touring
Constable country, Sudbury area and Suffolk. The
island, famous for its oysters, fish and sailing, is
reached by a causeway, which cuts the island off for
a short while during spring/high tides. A country
club with golf and health club is a short drive.
Shops, pubs and restaurants within a short walk. |
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17103
The Cottage - sleeps 3 -
Saint Cross, Harleston, Suffolk. |
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Set amidst beautiful countryside, this
attractive, period cottage is full of
character with beams and feature brass bed,
and offers a perfect romantic 'get away from
it all' country retreat. Enjoy views from
all first floor windows. An ideal base being
only ½ hours drive from the famous seaside
town of Southwold. Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings,
for its year-round concerts, Dunwich,
Walberswick and Thorpeness all within easy
driving distance. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles. |
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18777
Maple Cottage - sleeps 3 -
Stanton, Bury St Edmonds. |
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Well situated in the heart of the village
yet at the end of a quiet lane, this
renovated cottage has been furnished to a
very good standard providing an ideal
holiday home from which to explore the
wealth of interesting places to visit, all
within easy driving distance. With the
historical towns of Bury St Edmunds and Diss
close by, and with Thetford Forest, Suffolk
Heritage Coast, Norwich and the Norfolk
Broads all within 1 hours drive. Wyken
Vineyard, where locally produced wines can
be tasted is 1½ miles away. Bressingham
Steam Museum nearby. Excellent walking area.
Shops and pubs 400 yards. |
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Poplars -
sleeps 6-8 - Aldeburgh, Suffolk. |
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quiet closed lane, and only 500 yards from
the beach, this spacious detached
single-storey cottage provides an idyllic
family holiday retreat. The heart of
Aldeburgh - famous for its selection of
shops, excellent restaurants, pubs, shingle
beach, golf course and the well-known fish
and chip shop - is just a short walk away.
Snape Maltings is close by offering a
further selection of shops, as well as the
renowned year-round concerts. There are
numerous places of interest to visit locally
including the bird sanctuary of Minsmere,
the shingle spit of Orford Ness and famous
churches such as Blythbury and New Haston. |
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18149 Spinnaker -
sleeps 8 -
Wroxham, Norfolk. |
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Motor launch free of charge from 1st Sept to
13th July
Enjoying a waterfront location with
their own private mooring and the added
benefit of a motor launch free of
charge(except from 14th July - 1st
September), these distinctive dockland
styled apartments each boasts its own decked
balcony overlooking the waterside, perfect
for relaxation, soaking up the sun and
watching the boating activity. Located in
the heart of Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk
Broads, within easy walking distance from
riverside cafes, inns, shops, leisure centre
with swimming pool and railway station. A
paradise for nature lovers, the Broads are
alive with a host of bird life including
spoonbills, herons, geese, swans and ducks.
Daily river trips available to tour the
waterways. The area is criss-crossed by
numerous footpaths and cycling trails. City
of Norwich, 9 miles, for excellent shopping,
fine restaurants, cafes, pubs, cathedral and
castle museum. Coastline, 11 miles, for
Norfolk's finest sandy beaches and dunes.
Sprowston Hall, 7 miles, for golf course.
Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (NT) and
gardens within easy reach for day trips.
Great Yarmouth, 20 miles, traditional
seaside resort with funfair, model village,
leisure centre, host to many sporting
activities and indoor swimming pool. Further
afield is the North Norfolk coastline with
picturesque villages, sandy beaches, salt
marsh nature and bird reserves, daily
fishing and boat trips to visit the basking
seal colony. Shops and pubs 500 yards. Motor
launches available for hire, but must be
booked in advance to secure availability for
holiday. A standard motor launch foc from
1st September - 13th July, all other dates
with 10% discount from Barnes Brinkcraft
brochure prices. Moorings for motor launches
foc. Life jackets foc. |
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19297
Sunset Haven - Sleeps 5 -
Wroxham, Norfolk. |
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Situated on the riverside, along a private
dock with private mooring and free use of
rowing boat, just off the main River Bure,
this modern, comfortably furnished home
makes a perfect year round retreat. Just a
few minutes walk to Wroxham centre, capital
of the Broads. Daily boat hire, river trips,
sailing, fishing (in season with permit),
walking, nature trails, cycling, golf and
leisure centre locally. Sandy beaches, 12
miles. Norwich, 8 miles, for cathedral,
castle museum, shopping and theatre. Shops
and pubs 800 yards. |
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Fosker's Cottage - Sleeps 6 -
Monks Eleigh, Suffolk. |
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This very attractive, traditional grade II
listed village house is steeped in character
with a thatched roof and an exceptionally
pretty country cottage garden. It is
situated in the heart of this picturesque
village with its village green, outstanding
pub and village stores. Numerous villages to
visit locally with Lavenham, Long Melford,
Clare and Kersey. Close to the two popular
market towns of Hadleigh and Sudbury for
their unique shops, tea rooms and good
selection of eating houses. Colchester is
only 20 miles, famous for its castle, zoo
and good train links to London. There are
excellent walking and riding opportunities
in the area and for the boating enthusiast,
access to the water in the rivers Stour and
Orwell. Restaurant and pubs 50 yards. |
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Crabb Cottage - Sleeps 4 -
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. |
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Peacefully located in a courtyard setting,
this end-of-row town house makes an ideal
retreat at any time of the year. Situated
just a few yards from the picturesque
quayside of Wells-next-the-Sea, with distant
views to Wells island and harbour, the
property has been comfortably furnished
throughout with open-plan living
accommodation and a sunny outdoor seating
terrace - perfect for relaxing in the
evening. Within walking distance, visitors
will find several shops, restaurants and
many popular seaside attractions as well as
miles of sandy beaches close by. Boat trips
are available for visiting the basking seal
colony and there are many RSBP and nature
reserves within a short drive. Sailing,
fishing, bird-watching and walking available
from the doorstep. Pub 200 yards. |
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Harley Cottage Sleeps 6 -
Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk. |
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On the edge of an attractive Suffolk
village, this superb detached and renovated
cottage enjoys a peaceful setting with
lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Complete with its own indoor heated
swimming-pool, this is the ideal country
retreat. Nearby villages such as Framlingham,
Aldeburgh and Southwold are all within 1/2
hour's drive (20 miles). Golf, fishing,
riding and tennis all within easy reach. Pub
and shops, 3/4 mile.
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CUE The Granary, Tower House Sleeps 4
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CUF River Cottage,
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Freston, Ipswich, Suffolk. |
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tranquil retreat in a most enviable
designated Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, next to Freston Tower (England's
oldest folly). Facilities include a shared
indoor heated "Endless Pool" swimming-pool.
With uninterrupted panoramic views over the
River Orwell, The Granary (CUE) is a beamed,
detached, single storey cottage. River
Cottage (CUF) is a self-contained part of a
16th century, beamed, Grade II listed
farmhouse, renovated to a high standard and
set in a beautiful lawned garden. Both
houses are accessed via a rough track and
have immediate access, across parkland, to
the River Orwell and to footpaths to
Woolverstone, Pin Mill and the rest of the
Shotley Peninsula. Dry ski slope and golf
driving range 2 miles. Ipswich within easy
reach. Interesting days out include sailing
at Alton Water, Constable Country, Flatford
Mill, Dedham Vale (9 miles) or the coastal
towns of Felixstowe, Aldeburgh or Southwold.
Pub/restaurant 600 yards. |
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from London 1 hr 53 min
Properties within 25 miles sleeping
2,
4,
6,
8,
10
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BPQ
Membury House - sleeps 8
- Clare,
Sudbury, Suffolk. |
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Facing the main square, this charming house
stands as one of a row and offers
characterful accommodation and a pretty
courtyard garden. Medieval Clare - famous
for exquisite ancient architecture, church,
antique shops and auction house - makes an
ideal base for exploring south Suffolk and
Constable country. Beautiful villages such
as Lavenham and Long Melford abound, as well
as castles and historic houses. Within easy
reach are Dedham Vale, Newmarket (for the
races and stud farms), Bury St Edmunds and
Cambridge. Excellent pubs and renowned
restaurants locally. Pubs 20yards. |
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Violet Cottage - sleeps 6 -
Felixtowe Ferry, Suffolk |
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Situated in the unspoilt
fishing hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry, this unique
detached 200-year-old character cottage overlooks
the village green and has lovely views of the River
Deben and the sea. Extensively renovated and
enlarged, the cottage retains original exposed
brickwork, beams and wooden floors. The village
itself boasts a fresh fish stall, cafe, two
riverside inn/restaurants, sailing club, 27-hole
golf course and fishing from the beach, all within
walking distance of the cottage. Situated on the
Suffolk Heritage Coast, the cottage is well placed
for touring Suffolk, including the picturesque towns
of Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Lavenham, and Constable
Country, or just relaxing on the local Blue Flag
beach. |
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Courtyard -
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Redisham, Nr Beccles, Suffolk. |
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These exceptionally
well-furnished self-contained apartments are
in separate wings of the owner's Grade II
listed 18th-century Manor house, each having
it's own front door. Redisham Hall stands in
400 acres of parkland and woodland
designated as an ESA, 3 miles from Beccles
on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, an ideal base
from which to visit Minsmere and coastal
villages close by. Norwich and the Broads,
and Aldeburgh for the festival are within
easy reach. The garden offers fresh
organically grown fruit and vegetables. An
opportunity for fun fishing on the property.
Swimming pools within 3 miles. Tennis in
village. Pub 1¼ miles. |
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BGU Deben Vale -
sleeps 6 - Waldringfield, Nr
Woodbridge, Suffolk. |
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Situated just 50yards from the expansive
River Deben estuary, this delightful cottage
is attractively and predominantly furnished
in antique pine, and stands as one of a pair
- with its own secluded patio garden. It
lies in the heart of a quaint village,
buzzing with yachting activity and where
boating trips, a friendly riverside
inn/restaurant, a small sandy beach, as well
as children's park, two tennis
courts,18-hole heath golf course (visitors
welcome) can be found. The attractive market
town of Woodbridge (5miles) is a popular
sailing centre with a fine riverside park |
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