Selkie Cottage

Selkie Cottage works well for couples or small families wanting a self-contained base near the Suffolk coast. The property has two bedrooms—one double, one with bunk beds—and two bathrooms, so there's space to spread out. Downstairs you get a living and dining room, a kitchen with electric cooking, and a shower room; upstairs, the second bedroom has its own ensuite. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are covered.

The cottage sits in Corton, a village near Lowestoft at the easternmost tip of England. A ninety-step iron staircase connects the property to the beach, which means direct access for those able to manage the stairs, but it's worth factoring in if mobility is a concern. You have a private front garden with patio and parking for two cars on site. From here, the Norfolk Broads National Park and Oulton Broad are within reach inland, while Lowestoft's two piers, restaurants and amusement arcades lie a short distance away. The area draws walkers and anyone keen on coastal scenery, particularly for sunrise views. Fishing and golf are both available locally, and there's a pub about two hundred yards away.