Beach Cottage in Pakefield - a splendid little holiday cottage sleeping 2 people

This cottage is owned by a friend of ours on East Anglia’s east coast. Nepotism? You may think that, but I think this little holiday cottage stands up on its own right. You’ll find “Beach Cottage” in Pakefield, which is joined onto the southern part of sunny Lowestoft in Suffolk. Sleeping 2 people, this cottage is the perfect place for a couple to get away for a few days. Having said that, the double bed in Beach Cottage can be converted into two singles, so those who don’t know each other well enough to share a bed can still holiday at Beach Cottage!

I said earlier that Beach Cottage is on the east coast. And when I say on the coast, I really do mean on the coast. The beach is only a few metres from your front door. With a path running along this part of the coast, you can walk the half mile or so to Lowestoft; or, for the fitter out there, walk along the beach to Southwold.

Slightly inland you have the Norfolk Broads – with day boats being available from Oulton Broad, 2 miles away. The market town of Beccles is 8 miles away, and has a Lido to enjoy in the summer months (although, of course, you can start the day with a swim in the sea).

Fancy a break in Suffolk with your partner, find out some more about Beach Cottage.

Redlands in Hampshire - a holiday cottage sleeping 14 people. With a swimming pool and hot tub

Redlands in Hampshire is a large holiday cottage with easy access to the M3. I'm saying the access to the M3 as a good thing. You're still in the countryside at Redlands, it's just that you will have easy access to the road network - especially if you want to visit London fop the day. Or, indeed, escape London for a short break!

Redlands sleeps 14 people so makes a good choice for those looking to get away with friend and family for a short break. And, you get a a private outdoor swimming pool to boot. Just have a look at the photo on the left. Can you imagine waking up on a summer's morning, and jumping straight into that pool? It'll certainly clear the cobwebs away.

What else can I tell you about Redlands. Oh yes, I remember now. There's a hot tub. If the idea of the swimming pool makes you shiver, why not opt for the hot tub instead. In-fact, I recommend trying both. Get a few lengths of the pool in, then take to the hot tub with a cup of tea. What more could you ask for.

Find can find out more about Redlands near Hook in Hampshire. It's well worth having a look to see whether Redlands is your next holiday.

Sandy Ridge in Holland-on-Sea - a holiday cottage with a swimming pool and hot tub

Here's a cottage for you on the Essex coast "Sandy Ridge in Holland-on-Sea". This large cottage has lots of things going for it: near the beach, a private swimming pool and a hot tub.

So let me start with the cottage itself, Sandy Ridge is a detached holiday cottage and sleeps 8 people. There are 4 bedrooms - 2 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms. You have all the mod-cons you would expect from a modern holiday cottage too: satellite TV, Freeview TVs, DVD player, and you have Wi-Fi Too.

But its outside where the real fun starts. There's that swimming pool in the back garden; can you imagine having a holiday with friends or family, and being able to spend a summer's day splashing about in your own pool. And when the sun goes down, you can always take to the hot tub.

Should you want to leave the pool and hot tub behind, you can cross the road to the beach - oh yes, the beach really is that close. Play on the sand, or walk along the promenade - the choice is yours.

Or jump in the car and visit Clacton or Frinton along the coast. Or visit one of the many pretty villages in Constable Country.

If this sounds like the kind of thing you would be interested in, you can have more of a read about Sandy Ridge in Holland-on-Sea over on Cottage-Choice.co.uk, where it's been made a cottage of the month.