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Much of England's eastern reaches are dominated by East Anglia, which consists of the counties Norfolk, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. You'll find cottages available to rent below, which are ideally located for exploring the delights that the East England countryside has to offer.

East England has over 250 miles of coastline, most of which is AONB designated. The Eastern sea front is peppered by small towns such as Felixstowe, Aldeburgh and Great Yarmouth, which is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.

The Norfolk Broads is also an area of outstanding natural beauty and consists of a network of man-made waterways, which were once a cornerstone of British industry. These days they're used by holiday-makers and boating enthusiasts who are keen enjoy the inspiring countryside and diverse range of wildlife species, many of which are indigenous to the region.

Further inland, towns such as Heydon, Cavendish and Finchingfield epitomise the character and charm of rural England. Consisting of thatched cottages and country churches, these villages are steeped in history and tradition, providing some notable reminders of by-gone times, in the form of timbered houses and old country pubs. For more details of East England self catering properties, visit the agent below.

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Church Pightle Cottage - East England Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
Set near Fakenham, this self catering cottage still retains many of its original features including ceiling beams and an open fireplace. A selection of fine beaches are just a short car drive away. The property has an open plan living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor with 3 bedrooms on the first (1 single, 2 doubles). It accommodates up to 5 people, pets are allowed and there's an enclosed garden. Visit the link for further information about self catering accommodation.

Old Porch House Cottage - East England Holiday Cottages with Cottages 4 You
This self catering holiday cottages is a grade II listed building dating back to Elizabethan times. It's located near Haddenham in the Cambridgeshire countryside and is not far from Cambridge itself. The downstairs living area consists of dining room, lounge with sofa bed and steep stairs that lead to 2 bedrooms. The bathroom has a bath with walk-in power shower. Other features include inglenook fireplace. It sleeps between 4 and 6 and amenities such as pubs and shops are 3/4 of a mile away.

East England self catering attractions and amenities

This section details the most popular visitor attractions and entertainment in East England. It includes information about top restaurants, country pubs and museums that should keep visitors entertained during their short-break holiday.

Outdoor Activities
The National Cycle Network runs through East England and consists of over 12,000 miles of signposted, traffic-free routes. It takes in some of the most important historical attractions in the region and runs along the heritage coast - for further information see the Sustrans website. There's also a number of public trails such as the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path and the Angles Way, which passes through the Little Ouse Valley and along the Waveney River. Nature lovers should visit The Lee Valley Regional Park, and its 10,000 acres of plush, green woodland and protected nature reserves.

Angel Inn

Food and drink
For good dining see the family-run Number Twenty Four Restaurant in Wymondham. This AA rosette winner serves modern British food, which is occasionally fused with European cuisine - fixed dinners cost around £29. Adlard's Restaurant located in Norwich is also noteworthy and has an affordable, modern European menu that uses local ingredients. The 16th century Cross Keys in Aldeburgh is worth a visit for its traditional, country pub ambience. It features two inglenook fireplaces, a selection of Victorian paintings and hand-pulled ales.

The Angel, which is an old Tudor Inn, is set in the town of Lavenham and also boasts traditional furnishings. And like most good country pubs, it serves a range of local, real ales like Nethergate and Woodfordes. It also provides an imaginative pub menu which includes dishes like rabbit terrine and pigeon.

History and Culture
Visitors will find a diverse selection of historical attractions and places of interest. Lynn Museum, situated in King's Lynn exhibits a skeleton of a Saxon soldier and is home to the Seahenge Timber Circle which dates back to the Bronze Age. Colchester Castle is also popular and is the largest Norman Keep in all of Europe. Its museum displays pre and post Roman exhibits such as chariots and ancient statues. Opening times are 10.00 to 17.00. More Roman artifacts can be found at the Verulamium Museum in St Albans. Other attractions include Norwich Castle, which houses a treasure trove of archaeological artifacts and paintings.

For modern history there is the Musuem of Power (Langford), the Muckleburgh Collection (Weybourne), which features a large selection of tanks, and the House on the Hill Toy Museum (Stansted Mountfitchet) that has a collection of over 70,000 old toys and curios.