Website: http://www.eastrustoncottages.co.uk
Our second stay and can’t wait to go back again. very dog friendly. immaculately clean. most amazing sea view. very high standards throughout. catered for our every need and more. dog wash with hot and cold water brilliant. cosy property. stone throw from the beautiful sandy beach of bacton. highly recommended.
Bumblebee Cottage is a gorgeous comfy cottage that has everything you need for a relaxing stay in Norfolk. It is very clean and makes it a relaxing stay. The welcome booklet we received prior to stopping was excellent, full of useful tips for the area, details of the property and local amenities. We were warmly greeted by Paul and Stella and they checked in on us throughout our stay ensuring we had everything. In addition they let us know about a local boat trip viewing the eclipse ( something we hadn't noticed ) and even provided us with eclipse glasses. They really go over and above to make...more
Super. Very spacious accommodation that the whole family and all the dogs enjoyed. Very well equipped. We loved the sheltered garden. Walking distance to the beach mostly off-road.
Paul got the host role just right - friendly and welcoming without being in the way. We had everything we needed at Peanut and our dog loved the paddock (genuinely secure), the basket of balls and the treats from the welcome pack. There was plenty of storage, the hot tub was great and we had wonderful holiday. Most impressive!
We have just spent a wonderful week at Jack's Shack at Winterton. What a wonderful cottage, so comfortable, beautifully looked after and every single thing thought of. We loved the garden. The welcome pack was fantastic, and the dog toy was a special hit with Digby the Spaniel. He couldn't be parted from it all week. We have been hiring cottages on the Norfolk/Suffolk coast for 35 years and this was the best we have ever stayed in. Thank you so much. The location is superb and my husband managed to get to the beach every day to sea watch (not that he's a twitcher of course}, I got to s...more
Even before our trip the owner, Robert, sent us some directions and info, which was really helpful. We met him at the property & he gave us a quick run down. Kindly put water down for the dogs and then wished us lovely stay. The property was clean & comfortable, with all items provided & accessible. The beach was a 2 minute walk at the side of the property. A small incline and then wow, stunning views and loads of space for the dogs to run off lead. This was the perfect location for some real downtime, although plenty of things to see & do nearby to do if we had wanted to. We had a lo...more
Thank you for the consistently warm welcome. I book the barn because it’s so easy to flop onto the sofa and know that Molly, my ageing rescue dog can find her way around. She’s able to sleep in the living room in sight of us and we get to sleep in a bed that’s equally as comfortable as those at home. That is priceless because if she’s happy, I’m happy. We had such a tricky summer, humans and Molly with significant health problems and we were, at times, uncertain if we’d get here so this was a much needed break. The barn is by the owner’s home - lovely Tracey and Dan’s - and we barely saw them ...more
We absolutely loved Oak Cottage. It had everything we needed for us and our two greyhounds. We’re fussy about sleeping arrangements and this suited us (and the dogs) perfectly. Having the beds made up with dog friendly bed linen meant we didn’t have to bring ours with us which was great. Everything was clean, bright and in good condition. The kitchen was so well equipped with everything you could need for meals, as well as plenty of cleaning products, refuse sacks, foil, cling film, dishwasher tablets etc. Easy to use oven, which is a bonus for me. The bathroom had nice hand wash, shower gel a...more
A lovely warm welcome from the hosts, they couldn't have been more helpful and then were very discreet for the rest of our stay (they live on site). The accommodation was very well equipped for humans and dogs, both inside and out. The dog paddock was great especially if your dog doesn't go off lead on walks. Some lovely walks, beaches and woods all in a short drive. Some nearby pubs and cafes to eat at too. We saw plenty of wildlife, deer, several birds of prey and seals along the coast and beaches. We would highly recommend The Walnut as a great place to stay with or without the dog.
Stone's Throw is a lovely, well equipped, well decorated bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bacton. There is adequate parking in front of the property. The garden is secure for dogs. We were confident when letting our dogs out that there was no way of escaping, especially as one of our dogs is Houdini where escape opportunities exist. The property is warm, serviced by a combi boiler, so there's always lots of hot water. The kitchen is on the smaller side, however, we managed quite well when preparing meals. The beds are comfy and I had the best nights sleep in a long time. The bathroom...more
My wife Jenny, Springer Spaniel Bertie & myself enjoyed a very relaxing week at the cottage which involved driving around the area, enjoying walks and seeking out lunchtime pubs! For the second year running we had a fabulous meal at the seafood restaurant ‘Ricky Bottoms’ near Cromer. We also enjoyed some evenings in when I cooked although the local pub, the Crown Inn, serves up good value ‘pub grub’. My only mild disappointment was that the single beds in the second bedroom are not particularly comfortable although probably fine for kids but not 6ft, 16 stone adults! All appliances, WiFi...more
Our third stay at Oak Tree Cottages, second time at The Lighthouse. It was perfection, again, warm, comfortable, and the best welcome packs for dogs and their humans. Both dogs were slightly overwhelmed by the selection of toys in the toy basket and had to get them all out. There really was nothing more that we could have asked for. We took trips to Cart Gap most days and lunches at Smallsticks were just as good as we remembered , Dave decreed Cart Gap is his favourite beach. We may have shopped at the RNLI shop there more than once but perhaps best of all our younger dog learnt to swim ...more
Enjoyed our 10 days at “Dormy”. Shoreline and open sandy beach a short walk away and open fields in front of the property with sightings of deer and the first arrival of geese. Good local options to eat out. Short drive to Stalham for supermarket and day boat trips on the Broads.
Lovely bungalow well laid out nice decor. No EE signal but that’s not unusual in Norfolk. TV’s bit temperamental but managed probably due to signals again. I found if you unplugged and plugged back in you stood more of a chance. Dogs loved their stay, garden was just right for them. Would use this bungalow again. Many thanks
This has to be the most beautifully equipped cottage we have stayed in out of many places we have visited over the 10 years we've been coming to Norfolk. The Forge is small but perfectly formed as they say! The kitchen is as least as well equipped as our home kitchen with plenty of cutlery and crockery even though it is only designed for 2 people. The bedroom is spacious with plenty of storage and a small ensuite bathroom, For the dogs there was a big pile of toys and treat, beds and bowls and towels. We didn't actually need any of these because we brought our own but if we'd forgotten anyt...more
Once again we have thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bristow Barn, we love the location being a little out of the way we don’t have to worry about our reactive Labrador and we can relax . We will look forward to our fifth visit probably in early autumn. Sheila
RubyGem is a wonderfully placed cottage whose owners have put a great deal of thought into making it the perfect holiday base for humans and their hounds. From the generous and delicious welcome pack goodies to the very comfortable bed you really felt looked after. From previous holidays I know there are many local amusements to suit everyone but this time we just wanted to walk and relax and RubyGem let us do that without needing to use the car! Thank you again, we hope to be back.
A very secure garden with a great location quiet and close to the beach the owners are just over the road and are very friendly and helpful, the cottage has good facilities a good seating area outside and the garden gets plenty of sun if you are lucky enough to have any. The area is good for dogs it has steps and a slope to the beach that was useful as we have a old dog who is unable to get down the steps the beach has both areas where you can and can't walk dogs but is well sign posted and there is plenty of beach to walk your dogs,
It was our first time at the grove, We had a fabulous welcome pack for the girls and us humans. Well stocked kitchen plenty of cutlery, and cooking pans and trays for the oven if you are eating in which we do mostly even shampoo and toothbrushes if you forget yours, lots of dog toys , the list can go on... It was so clean and wonderful garden lots of outdoor seating everything was absolutely fantastic Pete and Ali have thought of everything Thank you for a wonderful stay and we will be back soon. Already to book again
We have just returned from a wonderful week staying at Hidden Gem in Winterton with our two dogs. The cottage (which we had stayed at some years ago) is perfect. It had everything we needed and is beautifully presented. The location could not be better - we could walk out of the door straight onto the dunes. Lots of great places to visit and very dog friendly. We will definitely be back!
Everything about a stay at White Cottage was as described. I couldn’t add anything , just book and enjoy !
We found Church Field Cottage very clean and tidy with plenty of nice touches for the humans and dogs, everything is very well thought out making for a relaxing holiday. Would definitely recommend and would not hesitate in booking another cottage through East Ruston Cottages Ltd.
Very large Farmhouse in quiet location, dog safe garden very large rooms in house including two games rooms. This is our third time at The Farmhouse love getting off screens and playing Pool and darts. My family visit when I stay to make the most of the games rooms they live in Norfolk and even with a full house it feels spacious. Had a lovely relaxing holiday hopefully be back soon.
Second year return to the property and this visit was just as enjoyable as the first. 6 adults and 7 dogs easily catered for. Good location to get to the many stars of Norfolk. Will return to this property without doubt
Lovely comfortable very dog friendly cottage. Great for visiting the beach and other walks. Both dogs and humans were well looked after with a great welcome pack. The owner went out of her way to get a bigger crate for our dog. We had an enjoyable few days. Thank you
This is our third time here, it’s great for us and super for the dogs. It’s very handy for the beach, the garden is safe and lovely, we especially like the swing. The property is very extremely equipped and comfortable.
Sandrift provides a home from home very close to sea and wonderful dog friendly beaches. Great welcome treats and everything you could hope for in a holiday home.
We arrived on Friday afternoon and was greeted with a welcome pack which included teabags, apple juice, biscuits, a ball and treats for our dog along with a pint of milk. The accommodation was clean with plenty of storage space. The location was perfect for what we wanted, only a 2 minute walk to the beach and quiet. We just wanted a relaxing, quiet weekend away with plenty of strolls on the beach and not many distractions and this was perfect. We intend to book again for next year.
A real gem. We were all very comfortable here. Beautiful white sands on the doorstep. Perfect for a holiday with our dogs. We had a great time, and will be booking again next year.
Super cottage, lovely and comfortable, a real home from home. The dogs loved the proximity to the beach and meeting the local dogs - the village was very friendly
We have just returned home after spending two wonderful weeks at Rooster Barn, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The barn is absolutely stunning — beautifully presented, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. The large garden was a huge bonus for us, especially as we had our dogs with us. They absolutely loved having so much space to run around and explore! The location was perfect for us too. It was so peaceful and quiet, yet made a great base for exploring Norfolk and getting out and about during our stay. We enjoyed our two week...more
What a fantastic stay, absolutely nothing to fault. Location is fantastic, home spotless with absolutely everything thought of to make a home from home holiday. Hot tub was a wonderful addition. We will definitely return. Great communication from owners for a smooth stay
It was a wonderful weekend get away. The accommodation was clean, tidy and well presented. The location was great, in less than 10 minutes, we were on the beach. The gift basket was a lovely touch. The dog was happy too.
The lodge is in a small hamlet, tucked out of the way but within easy reach of places. We just wanted some quality P and Q for a few days and we were not disappointed. We had some fairly good weather too which helped. The lodge is equipped with everything you need for your stay. A lovely welcome pack of milk, tea, coffee, fresh bread, real butter, marmalade and biscuits prevented us having to go straight out and do some shopping. The bed is very comfortable, as is the sofa. The lovely big walk in shower is great, but the white tiles can get a bit slippy - we just put extra to...more
Cottage was excellent, and the garden was secure. 3 minute walk from the Lion Inn, which was very dog friendly. The river again was only 3 minute walk away. Lovely walks around the area. 4 adults and 3 dogs, where we never felt hemmed in, as the cottage easily accommodated us all.
The bungalow was ideal for a short break(2 adults & 2 Labradors). The welcome pack was the best ever! The area was really quiet and location good for getting out and about.
A wonderful place to go to for a peaceful holiday,a realy well thought out chalet,and plenty ofdog bowls,great walks and close to Winterton village,also a realy nice dog friendly cafe,we will be going back there again,its our go to place,from now on,happy days.
We stayed here in September, a lovely and quieter time to visit Norfolk. Thatch cottage is spacious with many nooks and crannies. You need to be aware though that the entrance from the dining room to the kitchen has a very low beam and you will hit your head if tall. Kitchen was very well equipped and we had a lovely food hamper on arrival. East Ruston cottages provided us with the largest crate they have and our dog adapted very well to it, for which many thanks. We had an issue with the coffee machine, but this was sorted promptly by the owners. We think it would be helpful to have...more
Well presented and clean. Let down by the sofa and chair which lack support in the cushions. Shower extracter doesnt work.
We had a fantastic stay at The View. It was so dog friendly with everything you could possibly need to ensure a relaxing holiday. The View from The View is absolutely amazing ..obviously ! Would definitely visit again.
We had a great week at Badgers Retreat. Kerry and Kev were perfect hosts. 100% dog friendly which allowed us to have a really relaxed week . Our dog Harvey a sprocker spaniel absolutely loved the freedom of the enclosed garden . The welcome pack that the hosts provided us with was very much appreciated. We had a lovely week and would definitely return!
Have had the loveliest of weeks in this small but perfectly formed very peaceful hideaway, cottage was spot on for myself and 2 dogs,, comfortable, well kept, with some nice touches of welcome packs for both mysef and the dogs, The hosts were fab,, there if needed but not intrusive at all. With any number of sandy dog friendly beaches within 30 minutes away,, and Stalham on your doorstep for all the essentials it couldnt be better placed. Will definitely be returning
A wonderful break for us and our hounds We had such a lovely stay at Bishy Barnabee. The site was wonderfully quiet towards the end of the holiday season, and we soon felt relaxed and at home. What really stood out was how welcome our dogs felt. This was our first holiday with East Ruston Cottages. I'd booked having cancelled with another site after receiving a rather unwelcoming message spelling out the dog rules in capital letters. I’m now very glad I did! At Bishy Barnabee, we could simply enjoy our holiday: a secure garden, a private track to the beach, a lovely circular walk on ...more
Our first stay at West Cottage and we were not disappointed. Lovely cottage in a peaceful location within easy reach of the quiet beach and a lovely river walk from the door of the cottage. The garden is a large area plenty of room for dogs to play and chill out, for the humans there is a lovely seating area with sun and shade great place t relax. Local amenities and eateries are not far away.
We had a lovely time here in our first stay with East Ruston cottages. The cottage is very dog friendly and the paddock was a great hit with our two labradoodles. We walked from the cottage to the coast most days and saw many grey seals lounging on the beach near Horsey. The cottage was warm and we enjoyed the log burner. I loved the hot tub even on rainy days! Would definitely book this again. Only down side was a ground floor bathroom which was only accessible through the lounge and kitchen which meant disturbing the sleeping dogs at night. Loved Norfolk x
We had a lovely time at Fenside. The bungalow is comfortable and very well equipped, and the bedrooms are all large. The garden was amazing for the dogs, and ourselves. Though be aware that the garden is open to the gate/driveway so the gate needs to be closed at all times (we kept the dogs in when the binmen were due). The fencing is mostly wooden and high so once the gate is closed, even our escape artist rescue dog (springer spaniel sized) was unable to find a way out! The lanes approaching the house are very narrow and bumpy, but we had no problems with a fairly low slung car, and lucki...more
Red roofs is just in the most wonderful location - directly opposite the broads and a short stroll to 2 very good pubs. It has the most wonderful and secure back garden which is fabulous for those with dogs. It is an old rambling house so you have to accept some of the shortcomings that come with that but it is a wonderful place for large groups to be able to stay together. If you want all mod cons this isn’t the place for you - but if you want traditional, comfortable, space and the opportunity to slow down, it is 100%
Sunny Cottage was ideal for us. It is centrally located in a quiet village, with a pub and local shop both within a couple of minutes walk, but also only perfectly placed to explore a large area of Norfolk as it's reasonably central and the North coast was only an hour away and the East Coast less than 30 minutes. Access is via an alleyway between two other cottages, with parking a short (2-3 minutes) walk away at the village hall. The cottage itself is cosy, and would probably be crowded with anymore than four people, especially if they brought their canine friends too. The stairs...more
We enjoyed our few days at Pollywiggle. We loved the easy access to the beach and having use of the dog field was great. The camp site was lovely and quiet but that was probably because we were there out of season. We have 2 large dogs and Pollywiggle was just about large enough