Reviews for Bumblebee Cottage

A fabulous week in Norfolk

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Jan 2025

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

The Bumblebee was probably the best holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed in! From the communication prior to arrival, the warm welcome, generous and personalised hamper of goodies, the information available on the local area, the comfy bed, the dog friendliness and enclosed paddock area, the cosy wood burner, the excellent decor and finish to the cottage, I could go on!

We had a brilliant week exploring the empty beaches with our GSP who loves to run, as well as walks from the doorstep, and National Trust properties nearby.

We would absolutely return to this property without question, our only disappointment is that it’s already booked for next New Year!

Thanks to Paul and Stella for a wonderful week of recharging our batteries after a busy Christmas period, you have a really fantastic set up at Willow Farm.

Sarah, Jez and Myles

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Sarah from Northampton stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in January 2025

Paul & Stella replied 9 days ago

Thank you soooooooooo much for such a brilliant review for The Bumblebee. We're really pleased you enjoyed Bumblebee and everything it, and the surrounding area, has to offer. We hope to see you again :)

A Wonderful Christmas Getaway

Review submitted on Thu, 09 Jan 2025

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
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5.0

This is our first booking through East Ruston Cottages and I would unreservedly recommend the company to other dog owners. Their website is excellent, easy to use and made choosing our holiday an enjoyable experience.

And that choice was Bumblebee, a little gem of a holiday cottage. On arrival it was spotlessly clean, well-equipped and beautifully decorated for the festive season with many thoughtful personal touches.

The welcome hamper of provisions was exceedingly generous, full of premium quality items. Under the Christmas tree was a big pile of presents for us, all edible and all yummy - the Toffiffee were a delicious blast from the past! And the four-legged guests weren’t forgotten - hanging from the mantelpiece was a Christmas stocking for Herbie, our young sprocker, which was truly paw-some!

Bumblebee is built for relaxation, from its tranquil setting, comfortable furnishings and private hot tub, to evenings in front of the wood burner, with Herbie loving the squishy dog bed, before we humans retired to the comfy king-sized bed. That said, Bumblebee is also a very practical cottage. The kitchen is compact but contained everything I needed to cook our Christmas lunch and has appliances that were delightfully straightforward to use, not always the case in holiday properties.

We had a really lovely Christmas in Bumblebee. Paul & Stella are so welcoming and helpful and we’re eagerly looking forward to returning very soon.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!

Lynda from WISBECH stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in December 2024

Paul & Stella replied 9 days ago

Wow, what a fantastic review for Bumblebee, thank you so much. We're so pleased you enjoyed your Christmas stay in Bumblebee and we hope to see you all again very soon :)

Excellent cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jan 2025

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Really cozy, lovely cottage. Can't wait to go back. Would highly recommend this complex. So very dog friendly

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Katrina from Ipswich stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 4 nights in December 2024

Paul & Stella replied 16 days ago

Thank you for your review of Bumblebee, we'll hopefully see you again soon :)

Terrific cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Bumblebee is a well thought through modern cottage with lots of character. Paul and Stella are owners who clearly have a passion for their business. This is a great dog friendly property but doesn’t let the humans down either. Lots of mod cons, comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen. It’s in a quiet but accessible location.
The facilities for dogs are great from the outside shower to paddock to lots of dog toys and throws.
I really trust East Rushton Cottages on their choice for their portfolio and Bumblebee and Willow tree holidays are a winner.
It came recommended by Sue for the quiet location for a reactive Cairn to escape fireworks and it delivered.
It’s been a great find for us , and hopefully we will return.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Barbara from Prescot stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in November 2024

Paul & Stella replied 72 days ago

Thank you very much for taking the time to review Bumblebee and we're delighted you enjoyed yourselves and that Pepper managed to have a stress-free firework day! We'll hope to see you again in the future :)

A lovely stay

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Nov 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

The cottage had everything for a truly dog friendly stay. The owners were warm and welcoming, and left us a lovely welcome basket - thank you! The hot tub was such a bonus at the end of a day out. We really liked the local area and found lots to do with our whippet (Lady). Thank you for a lovely stay.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Rachel from Stockton-on-Tees stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in October 2024

Paul & Stella replied 72 days ago

Thank you so much for reviewing Bumblebee and we're delighted you all enjoyed your stay with us. :)

a lovely cottage . to stay with my dogs .Loved the paddock for the dogs. A super week

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Nov 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

lovely cottage to stay for me and the dogs. We all enjoyed a restful stay. my 10th or 11th stay at an ERC. hope to go again next year

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Marion from Felixstowe stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in October 2024

Paul & Stella replied 72 days ago

Thank you for such a kind Bumblebee review - we're so pleased you all enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you again in the future.

The wonderful Bumblebee

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Oct 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

East Ruston cottages make the booking process easy and personal ,
The cottage app provides all necessary information at your fingertips, including arrival details appliance information wifi code info on local area and more.
We loved Bumblebee,
Paul and Stella were welcoming and friendly and provided a lovely welcome basket to get our holiday started they have created a holiday cottage filled with love and care for the comfort of humans and doggy guests
The cottage had everything needed for us and Flora our English Setter
The bed was super comfy a cosy lounge with smart Tv and wood burner made it homely
Flora loved the doggy bed and the paddock was super safe for stretching her legs and doing what dogs need to do !
The hot tub was perfect after our days out walking and time on the beautiful quiet beaches
The area is calm and peaceful with lovely sunrise and sunsets we were lucky to see the Northern lights
The star at Lessingham is a 20 minute walk along a quiet lane or over the field footpath and worth a visit for food or just a drink
I had a blissful afternoon with Sonia at Tranquillity beauty ( just down the road )
We enjoyed visiting The poppy line at Sherringham and the Bure Valley railway
We also enjoyed a walk at Sheringham park Weybourne
The local beaches are all lovely and sometimes we didn’t have to share !!
We will be back !!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!

Stephanie A from Buckingham stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in October 2024

Paul & Stella replied 100 days ago

Thank you both (and Flora) so much for such a buzzing review of Bumblebee. We're delighted you enjoyed staying in Bumblebee and all the delights Norfolk has to offer! We'll do it all again next year :)

Bumblebee cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Oct 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Well what can I say, everything about Bumblebee was of a very high standard. This was our first holiday with Frankie, our Cocker Spaniel and I have to admit I was a bit worried, would he settle, how would he behave? I needn’t have worried he settled very well and we had an excellent holiday and we were very lucky with the weather too.
There are so many lovely places to visit within a short journey of the cottage.
We will definitely be returning.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Linda from BIGGLESWADE stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in September 2024

Paul & Stella replied 90 days ago

Thank you so much Linda for your review of Bumblebee. We're so pleased Frankie settled and enjoyed his stay with you both. We'll see you again soon hopefully :)

Fabulous stay

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Bumblebee cottage is lovely. It has everything you need for a holiday. The property was very clean and beautifully finished. The large paddock was wonderful for the dogs, it even had a warm tap outside to shower the dogs if needed. Situated a short walk from a lovely pub. It is very peaceful and the lighthouse can be seen from the property. Very much enjoyed our stay.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Julie from Hemel Hempstead stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in September 2024

Stella & Paul replied 120 days ago

Thank you very much Julie for your review of Bumblebee. We're so happy to hear you all enjoyed your peaceful stay. We hope to see you again one day :)

Lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Sep 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Bumblebee Cottage was a delightful place to stay. Beautifully cottage with everything we could want. My dogs loved the paddock to play in and we enjoyed an evening dip in the hot tub. Great location to explore the Norfolk coastline but also really peaceful. Can’t wait to come back

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Sally from KNARESBOROUGH stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in September 2024

Stella & Paul replied 121 days ago

So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves Sally. We hope to welcome you back soon :)

Relaxing

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Sep 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Bumblebee cottage was the most tranquil holiday cottage I have ever stayed in. Absolutely beautiful scenery too look out on .Many places to visit nearby and plenty of walks for dogs. Pubs and cafes all very dog friendly and selected areas on beaches.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Jacqueline from Acton stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024

Paul & Stella replied 135 days ago

Thank you very much for such a lovely review for Bumblebee. We're really pleased you enjoyed yourselves and had a relaxing time. We hope to see you again.

Perfect!

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Aug 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Perfectly peaceful but just a short drive to everything, Bumblebee is the best yet! East Ruston Cottages always get it right but Bumblebee is just perfect. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and comfortable. The goodies basket was delicious (super baked goods), the dogs loved the play field and our bed was more comfortable than at home (seriously!). Beautiful views from hot tub heaven every evening and cool early morning strolls along quiet lanes & tracks. We would highly recommend Bumblebee as a super dog friendly and comfortable cottage for two people. Spotlessly clean with everything needed for a relaxing break. Thank you ERC & Bumblebee Owners.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Elena from Bury St Edmuds stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 3 nights in August 2024

Paul & Stella replied 135 days ago

Thank you for such a brilliant review of Bumblebee. We're so pleased you enjoyed Bumblebee, the paddock, the hamper, the hot tub and the bed of course!! Hopefully we'll see you again one day.

Absolutely amazing cottages, stunning location & fabulous hosts!! already booked a return trip

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Aug 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We have 7 rescue pugs and finding somewhere that doesn't panic the minute you mention 7 is amazing.
Cannot recommend staying at Bumblebee Cottage enough we left yesterday and it was hard to leave.

Paul and Stella are a lovely couple they have made their properties little slices of heaven, the cottage is immaculate well thought out in design and cleaned to an exceptionally high standard, set on private peaceful and very lovely grounds the location and we have had the best time
The accommodations are not just dog friendly they are all above and beyond and designed with our furry pawed babies in mind.

Fabulous welcome pack on arrival eith lots of yummy treats for us but also with treats for the dogs!
They also provided bowls, towels, spare leads, beds, crates and throws for the furniture so the doggies can sit with us for snuggles.
We also had a doggy pram provided for our senior Pug which made this trip easy for us and fun for them.

Happisburgh is beautiful we were close to the beaches but having the paddock was perfect for lazy days and made our holiday planning so much easier, an amazing relaxing dog friendly place we have already booked to come to Bumblebee Cottage for August 2025 xxx

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!

Lindsey from Westcliff-on-Sea stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in July 2024

Paul & Stella replied 171 days ago

Thank you so much for such a lovely review for Bumblebee. We are really pleased you both and all your wonderful puggies enjoyed your holiday with us and we'll look forward to doing it all again next year! Thank you xx

A doggy holiday

Review submitted on Wed, 31 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Had a great week
No hassle with our 4 dogs
Nice and peaceful and well positioned for beaches etc
Lovely cottage with everything we needed
Paul and Stella were great hosts
And sorry for the holes that Mr Rusty dug!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Peter from Kenilworth stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in July 2024

Paul & Stella replied 174 days ago

Thank you for your review. We’re so pleased you and the Golden Doodles enjoyed yourselves in Bumblebee and we have already forgiven Mr Rusty! We hope to see you again one day.

Excellent

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Bumblebee was perfect for us and our 3 Westies, two of them elderly so being able to let them wonder about the lovely well kept paddock was amazing for them. The quality of the Bumblebee with great furnishings and equipment was spot on. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners. Hot tub was an added bonus in the evenings with a glass of wine. Weather wasn’t the best but we had an enjoyable week.

Only negative and I hate to say this is we like to read before bed and found the lighting in the bedroom a bit too dark. The bedside lamps are beautiful but more for decoration than being able to pick up a book and read a couple of chapters before sleep

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Sue from Buxted stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in July 2024

Paul & Stella replied 191 days ago

Thank you for your review of Bumblebee; we're delighted to hear you and the Westies enjoyed themselves. And thank you also for letting us know the lights are too dim for bedtime reading - we have purchased some special book lights which we hope will help :)

Perfect place for relaxation!!

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We have had a most relaxing week here. The dogs have loved the local walks and beaches, the paddock to play in and the welcome biscuits.
We have loved everything about the cottage, from the welcome hamper to everything inside and outside. Relaxing evenings in the hot tub and a nice peaceful area to relax outside. We will definitely be returning as soon as we are able to.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Leanne from Sandy stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024

Paul & Stella replied 135 days ago

Thank you for such a lovely review for Bumblebee. We're delighted you relaxed and enjoyed yourselves while here and we hope to see you again one day.

Perfect week at Bumblebee

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Our stay was perfect from the lovely welcome from the hosts and the welcome basket. The facilities in the cottage were great for adults and dogs.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!

Aileen from Brackley stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024

Paul & Stella replied 204 days ago

Thank you very much for Bumblebee's review - we're bee-lighted you enjoyed yourselves and we'll see you next year! :)

Great place to chill

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jun 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

The cottage and owners were first class, everything you and your four legged friend could ask for. We loved the area, so many fantastic beaches and walks. There were recommendations for places to eat and drink, with your dog.
Generally with all the dog orientated information the holiday was stress free. Which made it even better. We will return later in the year with the confidence that we will be chilling in comfort. We loved it.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Stephen from TEWKESBURY stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024

Paul & Stella replied 226 days ago

Thank you very much for your lovely review of Bumblebee and we're very pleased you enjoyed chilling and will be back to chill again! See you again soon :)

Amazing!

Review submitted on Thu, 30 May 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Where to start?
Stella and Paul have created an idyllic and beautiful holiday spot. The quality of accommodation is inspiring. Everything is thought of for both people and their four-legged family members. You just can’t say enough about the hosts and the cottages. We live nearby and stayed while undertaking renos. We have already recommended to friends and family and would most certainly stay again! Perfection.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Geraldine from Great Yarmouth stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in May 2024

Paul & Stella replied 236 days ago

Oh my goodness, thank you for such a kind review of Bumblebee. We enjoyed meeting you and those beautiful hounds of yours and we're delighted you had a good time with us. Thanks again :)

Bumblebee Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Apr 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

What a lovely property! As soon as you walked in you could appreciate the effort the owners have put in. The decor, clean and spacious and with everything we needed and more. A lovely generous welcome pack on arrival with treats included for our dogs along with bowls, towels and beds for them. Great location for walks and close to several different beaches. The dogs had use of courtyard and secure green which they made good use of whilst we relaxed in the hot tub! The owners are on site and were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and would love to come back soon.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Guest from Norwich stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in April 2024

Paul & Stella replied 282 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to review Bumblebee and we're really happy you all enjoyed yourselves. Hopefully we'll see you again one day :)

Beautiful Bumblebee

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Apr 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We stayed at the new Bumblebee cottage as a family group along with The Walnut and The Peanut. We were welcomed with a lovely basket of local goodies. The cottage is beautifully furnished and the log burner is great for cosy evenings. There are lovely views over the fields through the windows and stable door. Everything you could need is provided for humans and dogs. The hot tub was so relaxing with towelling robes provided and checked by the owners daily. Thank you for a lovely stay and we hope to be back soon!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Katharine from Luton stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in March 2024

Paul & Stella replied 287 days ago

Thank you for your lovely review of Bumblebee, we're delighted to hear you and your family all enjoyed yourselves and we hope to see you again soon.

The Bumblebee

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Mar 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Our stay at The Bumblebee was as perfect as it could be. Everything was exceptionally clean and beautifully presented throughout.
Our two greyhounds enjoyed the local walks and ambling around the paddock.
The hot tub was an added bonus.
Paul and Stella made us feel very welcome and we can't wait to return.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Julie from Sittingbourne, Kent stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 7 nights in March 2024

Paul & Stella replied 317 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Bumblebee. We're delighted you all enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Beautiful dog friendly cottage in a lovely location

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Feb 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Just had a great two weeks at Bumblebee. Perfect for us and our two dogs. Everything provided that we needed and a lovely welcome basket. Large shared paddock right outside was easy to use, torches and outside lights provided for use last thing at night. About a mile and a half flat walk to the beach at Cart gap which has a little cafe with beach huts provided for dog owners. The whole area is very dog friendly. Paul and Stella were very welcoming and helpful. We are already planning our next visit.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!

Deborah from Reigate stayed at Bumblebee Cottage for 14 nights in January 2024

Paul & Stella replied 352 days ago

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review for Bumblebee. We're really happy to hear you all enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you again in the future.