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Dormy

Dormy

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 60 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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  • Sleeps 4 in a kingsize bedroom and superking/twin bedroom
  • Bathroom with shower over bath
  • 5 dogs welcome (flexible) free of charge
  • Single storey detached property
  • Off road enclosed parking for 2 cars
  • Very secure large rear garden with grass and patio
  • Read our independent guest reviews *HERE*

Dormy is a lovely bungalow right by the beach

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Nov 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed in Dormy twice now and we plan to return. The bungalow is newly refurbished with comfortable bedrooms and open plan lounge dinning and kitchen area. The location of the property is just perfect at the back of the dunes and only a short 3 minute walk from the dog-friendly and quiet beach. The fully enclosed gardens at the front and back are great for our 4 dogs giving them plenty of space to run around. We love coming back to Dormy to recharge and stay in this peaceful and quiet area of Norfolk.

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!



Peaceful, relaxing dog friendly cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was super clean, warm and well equipped. The beds were really comfy and there was an amazing welcome hamper for us with treats for our dog too! The whole cottage was really geared towards our dog which made our whole stay so much more relaxing. And the walks on the beach were literally a 2 minute walk away - and we were often joined on our walks by seals bobbing along in the waves. I highly recommend Dormy!

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!





Will definitely stay again!

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage in a fantastic area. Had everything we needed and the secure garden was huge. 5 minutes walk to the beach which was great for us and our dog.

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!





Fantastic cottage, shame about the weather!

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at Dormy. The bungalow has everything you could wish for, for dogs and their people. Amazing welcome packs for both, including excellent sausages enjoyed by all of us.
The weather was vile for most of our stay, but the house is warm with good WiFi, TV in all the rooms and only a short walk to a path over the dunes to the beach.
I had booked Dormy for our old boy who had struggled with stairs the last couple of years. Unfortunately we lost him in February so we brought our 8 month old pup instead. The house and particularly the back garden were safe and secure even for an inquisitive spaniel puppy. Having the young dog with us and of course the weather curtailed our time spent on the beach but the older dog walked to Happisburgh with one or other of us most days. Sea Palling also looked to be within a reasonable walk along the beach for a properly grown up dog.
We had excellent dinners at Sutton Staithe, Lessingham Star and the Lighthouse at Walcott. We also enjoyed lunches at Beach Rock Bistro Sea Palling and Smallsticks Cafe at Cart Gap. I don't cook on holiday, though I did make an exception for those sausages!
The only thing that could have improved our experience would have been oven gloves in the kitchen but that's a very minor thing.

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!



Amazing place would highly recommend

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is my 3rd year using ERC for the last 2 years I have stayed at Dormy. The place is ideal for my golden retriever, secure gardens front and back. Very clean upon arrival, welcome pack is amazing and loved the chocolate cake this year! We had daily walks to the beach and chill time aswell in the house. Hot and cold tap outside for dog washing which was ideal as Teddy loved the sea and came back a mess every time. There is nothing more you can ask for here. Would highly recommend.

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!





Our dogs at Dormy

Review submitted on Sat, 14 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We and our Labs, loved staying at Dormy. Well appointed home with secure gardens and great access to the lovely beaches nearby. The welcome pack was excellent and got us off to a great start, once again East Ruston have got it righr.
We will be back, the dogs are busy sulking now lol.

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

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





Another East Ruston Cottages Gold star property

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy is such a welcoming dog and human friendly cottage. Two large secure gardens, dog toys, towels, poo bags, home made dog biscuits, bowls and even leads for the dog, and best of all an endless, quiet, beautiful beach to enjoy 3 minutes walk away. For the humans everything is top quality, the extremely generous food and drink hamper, the bed linen, towels and the fixtures and fittings. We were all so sorry to leave such a wonderful property and will be back very 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!





Wonderful

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
For the first time ever, we had the most relaxing and wonderful holiday at this beautiful cottage.
The cleanliness, and location were superb.
We have a very anxious cockerpoo, and I’ve never seen him so relaxed on a holiday.
The basket of goodies are fantastic and the best we have ever received.
We loved the cottage so much that we even booked for next year while we were here.
Thank you dormy we can’t wait to see you next year.

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

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!





Lovely stay at Dormy

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay at Dormy. The house was very comfortable, tastefully decorated and very clean. It was very dog friendly with spare dog bowls, leads, poo bags, crate etc and throws for the sofas if needed. Communication was excellent. Our welcome pack was very generous, the best we have ever received - full of amazing locally sourced produce including bacon sausage and strawberries and tomatoes that tasted amazing, thank you.

As reviewers have said, the road outside has very bad potholes but the fact that the beach is on your doorstep, you have to take that into consideration. The garden is huge and secure at the back and our dog loved having a run around trying to catch the rabbits. The beach is lovely and only 5 minutes away. We called into the Smallsticks cafe which was nice but it was still in off season opening so closed tues to Thursday which was a shame. Caister and Yarmouth were not far and we popped into The Swan at Stalham who were very dog friendly for a nice pub Sunday roast and had a huge pub grub lunch at the kingfisher cafe at Walcott, also dog friendly.

The neighbourhood was very quiet, lovely clean house and beach nearby so good for reactive dogs and those looking for a very quiet dog friendly place to stay.

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?
Certainly will consider it.



So nice, we came twice

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A return visit to the cleanest Holiday accommodation I have ever experienced. Located so near to the beach, and the large garden with high fences is a delight for the dogs. The entire property has been planned with dogs in mind relieving anxiety for their 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!





Exactly what we were looking for!

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lot of holiday accommodation is marketed as being “dog friendly” when really they aren’t. This is not the case with East Ruston Cottages or Dormy they are welcomed which was exactly what we were looking for! Dormy was super clean and had everything we needed. It was very quiet and peaceful and I felt relaxed as soon as we arrived exactly what was needed to recharge the batteries. I would highly recommend!

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

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





6 dogs and 2 humans

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely to find a top quality holiday cottage that truly welcomes multiple dogs! Bright, modern and dog safe, just a short walk from a gorgeous beach. And a great company to deal with. Recommend!

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!





A great place for dogs

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jun 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great place for a holiday with our dog , everything was catered for even treats for Dexter and a welcome pack for us which was amazing, the bungalow was clean , spacious and the gardens were brilliant and safe to let the dog out.
If you can't walk very far you do need a car to get you to places , the little cafe around the corner didn't open when we were there which was a shame as it comes highly recommended

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Excellent break

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This property is beautifully maintained and so very comfortable. Everything is of a high quality best I have ever found in a holiday cottage. This was my second visit which says it all. It couldn’t be more dog friendly from the throws, toys, bowls, towels and treats everything has been thought of. Chasing the rabbits in the large secure garden kept my dog happy and busy. The very short walk to the beautiful sands makes this place just perfect.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Perfect for me, perfect for my 2 Retrievers. Lovely house and garden, superbly equipped, an,

Review submitted on Sat, 11 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful accommodation, best ever welcome pack, 2 minutes from the gorgeous, deserted beach. Dogs and I loved it!

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

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





The perfect place!

Review submitted on Tue, 07 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Second time at Dormy. Such a bright, sunny and spacious place. The back garden is great too - totally enclosed and big grassy area so dogs are safe and secure to play and run around.
Just a 2 min walk to the sandy track leading to the super beach. The best bit… loved being able to hear the waves from the back garden.

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

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





A Great Place to Stay with our Dog-Reactive Dog

Review submitted on Mon, 06 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
After searching to find supposedly dog-friendly holiday accommodation only to find so many rules about what dogs weren't allowed to do, a Google search for 'holiday cottages where dogs are allowed on the sofa' thankfully turned up East Ruston Cottages.

We booked a week at Dormy in February and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It was our rescue dogs first holiday and things couldn't have bee better!

Dormy was cosy, comfortable and well equipped.

There were so many great features for dogs (and humans!)

The garden was totally secure and our dog enjoyed running around in it.

As you can see, Libby loved the sofa which was big enough for the 3 of us!

The bed was very comfortable (and I usually struggle to get comfortable at night!)

Having a dog-reactive dog meant that we ate at our ‘home from home’ and the kitchen was well equipped.

The welcome pack was great and very much appreciated.

The patio doors at the front of the house made it light and airy. It did however, let our dog-reactive dog see every passing dog. But we were able to turn this into training exercises.

The beach is so close by and we walked every day on it.

A great holiday-thank you very much

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!



Dormy

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a beautiful bungalow. Spotlessly clean with everything we and our dogs could need.
2 minutes walk to the beach.
The beds were sooo comfortable, slept better than I had in ages!
Well equipped kitchen and the most amazing welcome pack. Bread butter milk bacon sausages eggs biscuits chocolate and a bottle of Fizz! Oh and some homemade treats for the doggies as well.

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!





Dormy cottage, Eccles,Norfolk

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A warm, comfortable bungalow with everything needed for me and my dogs. Lovely to be such a short walk to the beach. Our second visit and we had a happy,restful holiday. Only down side is the potholes!

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





a fantastic stay

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dormy. Fabulous location so close to a pristine dog friendly beach that we had all to ourselves much of the time. The walk across the cliff path to Happisburgh was fabulous. Dormy was very well equipped, immaculate, warm and comfortable. The goodies in the welcome pack were high quality and delicious. The garden suited our dog Larry perfectly. The holiday was a value for money and thoroughly peaceful and relaxing break. I would highly recommend it to all dog lovers.

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!



Long weekend

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Mar 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy is a lovely place to stay if you are looking for a relaxing break. We took our 2 dogs who loved playing in the garden and on the beach which is at the back of Dormy. The accommodation was spotless and had everything we needed,and the welcome basket and dog treats were a lovely touch and very much appreciated. Overall a lovely few days away and we would definitely recommend the property. We would definitely stay again. Thanks to everyone associated with Dormy, the service from start to finish was excellent.

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!



Sue, East Ruston Cottages replied 252 days ago
Thank you so much for a great review of Dormy! I'm glad you had everything you needed for a relaxing break & we look forward to welcoming you back. Sue

Everything as good as the photos but remote

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Mar 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy was as good as the marketing pictures, great condition, spotless clean, comfortable easily accommodating four adults and four labradors. The easy access to the beach was a bonus as was the sound of the waves overnight. Caution is needed to navigate the pot-holed access road. There is a lot within walking distance but in the winter when the weather is poor it may feel remote. We had a great time getting away from the daily rush and would revisit the area.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Sue, East Ruston Cottages replied 252 days ago
Thank you for a lovely review of Dormy, it really is in the most perfect spot for listening to the sea! We'd love to see you again. Sue

Perfect holiday

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A relaxing bungalow in excellent condition with everything you would need for a holiday with your dog. Being close to the dog friendly beach was a bonus.

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!





Sue, East Ruston Cottages replied 252 days ago
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of Dormy! It sounds very much like you had a great time & we look forward to welcoming you back. Sue

Amazing place to stay ✨️

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most amazing couple of days in Dormy with our teenage children and our pooch.

The place has absolutely everything you could wish for, a real home from home.
Furnished to a high standard, equipped with all that you and your dog could need. Made our first holiday with our dog stress free.

The welcome pack was amazingly generous and so lovely to eat local produce.

Lots of beautiful walks straight from the property and also local amenities all super friendly.

5 star property, we can't wait to 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!



Sue, East Ruston Cottages replied 252 days ago
Thank you so much for a fantastic 5* review! We love to hear when a property is a real 'home from home' & completely stress free & look forward to welcoming you back. Sue

GEM OF A PLACE

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our first visit to Dormy and hopefully won’t be the last, what can we say apart from it was amazing , everything you could want and wish for on holiday, warm and comfy every modern convience possible, comfy bed, location to beach for dogs more than perfect , warm hose pipe outside to hose down your dogs towels to dry them off covers for the settee if needed, the welcome pack amazing and delicious we felt very spoilt, loved every minute of our week and thank the owners for making this possible
Graham Sandra and four golden retrievers

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

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



Sue, East Ruston Cottages replied 252 days ago
Wow! A fantastic 5* review for Dormy! So glad you had everything you needed & the little extras do make all the difference! I'll pass on your thanks to the owners & look forward to welcoming you back. Sue

10/10, Amazing cottage, wonderful location, one to return to

Review submitted on Fri, 05 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fabulous comfy cosy cottage in the ideal location only a minute walk from the beach. We've travelled a lot with our dogs but never stayed in such a dog friendly cottage. The beds were the most comfortable we've ever slept in & the fittings & fixtures were way above what you normally get in a dog friendly cottage. And what can I say about the welcome hamper? It was amazing & lovely that it was full of local produce. The access road is a bit pot holed & needs careful navigation to avoid the worst but it was so worth it. Definitely on our return list

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!



Sue, East Ruston Cottages replied 252 days ago
Thank you so much for a fabulous 5* review & the lovely comments about Dormy & the welcome hamper. We look forward to seeing you again. Sue

Christmas hideaway

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our fifth East Ruston Cottages holiday - our first time away for Christmas and The Dormy didn't disappoint. Perfect for us - spotlessly clean, warm, very comfy beds, fresh flowers, Christmas decorations, and, as we have come to expect from ERC, totally dog welcoming. The excellent and very generous welcome pack from Brad and Georgia was fabulous with such a variety of local produce, which we enjoyed over the week. thank you also to the ERC team for the card, vouchers and Christmas gifts. We love this area and the walking it offers. So many dog friendly places - Smallsticks Cafe and The Dunes Cafe, amongst others. A special mention to Julie and her team at The Butcher's Arms who provides our excellent take away Christmas Dinner. A faultless and fabulous holiday from booking to leaving - on the whole even the weather was kind to us. Thank you everyone.

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!



Lovely Property 3 minutes walk from beach

Review submitted on Sat, 09 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A return visit to this property for us. Dormy is very well equipped and was lovely and warm even though the weather was cold and windy. The large garden is fully fenced and the almost empty beach, just a few other dog walkers, was 3 minutes away. The welcome pack was the best we have had anywhere, plus treats for the dog. Even a dog first aid kit in the cupboard and a warm dog wash outside.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





The perfect holiday!

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Immaculate throughout. Perfectly positioned for a 2 min walk to the beach. Fabulous garden for the dogs to run about/play.
Very peaceful. Dogs loved sitting by the sunny patio doors and we enjoyed the lovely views across the fields. Only downside is the poor quality of the road leading to the property- big potholes to navigate but the information did give us advance warning of this.
Highly recommend Dormy for a stress free break.

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

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





Future holidays will be difficult to match

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fabulous holiday at Dormy. Great holiday home and what a location! Dormy was clean comfortable and spacious. We were spoilt by the enormous sofa. Big enough for us and all the dogs. The gardens were great. The dogs loved running around in the back garden and we all loved relaxing in the front garden after a morning walk. Us humans with a coffee from the great coffee machine.
We knew it was close to the beach but still couldn't believe our luck. The beaches were lovely and often very quiet. We walked to Happisburgh or in the opposite direction to Sea Palling for lunch at the friendly Reef Bar.
Dormy really was the perfect base for exploring the Norfolk coastline. We were sad to have to leave.

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!



Escape from fireworks

Review submitted on Thu, 09 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
After seeing a post from ERC re availability for firework weekend we had booked Dormy within 15 minutes of sitting down for a coffee! It was just what we were looking for. The dogs had a relaxed time (only one bang heard in the far distance going un-noticed by them both) which meant that we also had a relaxed time. Dormy is well laid out, spacious, clean, comfortable and has a great secure garden. The generous welcome basket was much appreciated by both humans and dogs!

It was great to be so close to the beach, we even went for early morning walks to tie in with the tide times. We almost had it to ourselves. A pity we were not able to book it again for next November, however someone else had beaten us to it. Great location for stargazers as there is no street lighting but we were gutted to have missed the Aurora! (that will teach us to keep an eye on the TV weather rather than relying on an app!!)

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!



A Wonderful Find

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Dormy for a week and wished it could have been longer. This is definitely one of the nicest dog friendly holiday homes we have stayed in. The accommodation was so comfortable, including the beds, very nicely decorated and everything was to a high standard and worked! The large garden was a big plus for the dogs too! We would definitely recommend a stay here.

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!





Beach walks

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautifully furnished and so comfortable. Everything you could possibly need for a holiday with your dog was provided. Lovely big safe garden and a two minute walk to the sandy beach.

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!





Dormy Eccles on Sea

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
If some asked me to describe a perfect holiday home I will close my eyes & describe Dormy.
Open plan living with a beautiful modern kitchen very well equipped, the living room has a large sofa & big chair & an easy to use TV. Both bedrooms are large & have really comfy beds. The bathroom has underfloor heating & a great easy to use shower. Dormy has a lovely secure back garden with a family of rabbits but don’t worry they are gone before you get the back door open.
We had a very generous care package left for both humans & dogs. It’s so nice to stay in a dog friendly cottage that it beautifully clean & doesn’t smell of dog. East Ruston Cottages are amazing Sue & the team make your stay perfect & always on hand with any questions you may have before, during & even after your stay. Would we stay at Dormy again. Absolutely

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!



Wow! Just an amazing place.

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Upon arrival I was impressed, the nice outside appearance and large secure garden for Teddy my Golden Retriever. The place was clean and very modern. The hamper provided was spectacular and totally not expected. Everything you need has been provided a Dormy. The location like 2 mins to the beach which we took advantage of daily and even a drive to a Bacton woods wasn’t too far away. I will definitely be returning next year. Only downside is the pot hole road didn’t go well with my estate car. But Dormy in general has a Wow factor.

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!



Perfect getaway at Dormy

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fabulous, relaxing holiday, so close to the beach, perfect for our dog who loved the freedom! Truly home from home, wanted for nothing.Superb welcome pack lasted all week, thankyou

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Fantastic place

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Have just spent a week at Dormy. 5 star luxury accommodation. 2 minutes away from beach which was great for walking our 6 small dogs.
The 15 year old appreciated the short cut two bungalows down.
All rooms decorated to a high standard and the kitchen had everything you could need including a fantastic welcome hamper for humans and dogs.
Lovely views over fields at the front where you can watch deer and see beautiful sunsets.
To the rear a great garden for dogs to run round and a place to sit and listen to the sea over the sand dunes.
Fantastic location fantastic holiday.

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

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



Stay at Dormsy

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Accommodation was clean & very comfortable. Everything that you needed was there especially for our dogs. Very well equipped. Lovely little food hamper when we arrived with lots of gorgeous goodies.
Wonderful location, so close to beach. Best dog friendly cottage that we have stayed in.
Only downside was the extremely bad potholes in the lane.

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!





Excellent stay!

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Aug 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well appointed holiday home in a fabulous location for walks on the beach. We loved the quiet and the ‘away from it all’ feeling it provided. The welcome hamper was extremely well thought out and greatly appreciated. The front and back gardens were totally secure and dog friendly. We loved all the special doggie features: throws, warm shower, bowls, toys etc. The standard of cleanliness was exceptionally high alongside the quality of the bedding/towels. The only thing we missed was a wardrobe to hang clothes in the second bedroom - this is just a small piece of feedback for the owners. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property. Thank you we had 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!



Perfect for Pointers

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This accommodation exceeded our expectations. Newly refurbished with dogs in mind with careful attention to solid fencing and a double gate system. We could let our pointers bound around the back garden without worrying they could escape.

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!





Brilliant for beach and dogs

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Fantastic property for dogs and beach. Out of the way for our reactive dog and quiet. Great to have the tracks between properties for access to the beach.
Everything we needed, and lots of lovely touches such as crates, bowls and dog beds. Really super welcome pack as we arrived late on the Friday.
Would have been great if directions to property included entrance to road from Cart Gap car park (we were directed in via the other way by sat-nav) as access was easier and although the road was mentioned it was not initially clear how bad it actually was, as we arrived at dusk.
All in all, a fantastic holiday.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Perfect, Perfect, Perfect

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Truly a wonderful place to stay 2 minutes walk from the beach our 2 dogs Jady Mae & Jackson (cockapoos) loved there walks and throughly enjoyed a swim in the sea. We visited the beach every day and it was never crowded.
The cleanliness of Dormy was fantastic, everything you can think of was supplied. The welcome basket was top quality with milk, butter, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, bread to many items to mention. Our dogs were very well catered for there were dog bowls, bed, throws, dog biscuits. *Doggie Heaven*. I really could not ask for any more from our great stay at Dormy.

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!



Fantastic!

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a superb stay at Dormy, such a lovely place with absolutely everything you need, literally. There were even toys, towels and dog shampoo for our Great Dane with a warm outside hose, perfect after a long walk on the beach. The location is ideal with the beach right behind, a short walk past 2 properties and walk up the path and you are there!
We did so many different walks while we were there, from woods, lakes and long sandy beaches. We saw the seals at Horsey beach which was lovely, so nice watching them surfing the waves!
Our favourite place to stop off for some food and drink was at the Ingham Swan, the food is amazing and highly recommended.
All in all a lovely week away!

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!



Perfect holiday cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 27 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This smart and modern holiday cottage is a delight. Spotlessly clean and comfortable,and with everything you could need. It is just a short walk to Cart Gap beach which was pleasantly deserted during our weeks stay. The cottage has tasteful furnishings and the most comfortable beds I have ever sleep on in a holiday cottage. The garden at the back of the property is safe for dogs and large enough for a great run around.Mummy bunny and her five babies were a delight to watch, but scattered quickly at any noise.
An amazing welcome pack was in place on our arrival, locally sourced sausages, bacon, bread butter,cheese tomatoes, mushroom, eggs, chocolate truffles crisps, popcorn and a smashing cake, plus the famous Nero’s dog treats which are made just up the road in Happisbugh greatly appreciated by our little whippet Ellie.
We loved our stay at Dormy.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



A beautiful dog friendly bungalow very close to the beach

Review submitted on Sun, 21 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy is a beautifully modernised and presented bungalow with a completely secure dog safe garden . The welcome hamper was amazing with so many lovely things including a Victoria Sponge and treats for our dog. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t good - cold and windy most days but we tried not to let it spoil our stay. Dormy was beautifully furnished with lovely bedding and towels provided and very comfortable beds and sofas.

Smallsticks cafe was lovely but sadly only open Friday to Monday now (permanently) .

The only downside was the awful potholes in the road which were almost impassable when we arrived. It had been raining heavily the previous day and night, and they were very challenging to negotiate as some were very deep. It would sadly put us off going there again as each property is responsible for the maintenance of the road in front of their property and some just won’t do it ( a neighbour down the road told me this).

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

How likely are you to return?
Not again (but do please let us know why)



Lovely Dormy Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 19 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a newly refurbished cottage which would satisfy all holiday makers. It is spacious, with open plan living and brand new large kitchen. The bedrooms rooms are good size and beds are really comfortable. We loved the front and back gardens and our 4 dogs appreciated all the space to play and run around!
Upon arrival we were welcomed with a very generous humper pack with lovely local goodies and also nice dog treats.
The location of Dormy is amazing! Right behind the dunes, so the beach is only 2 minutes away. We absolutely loved our stay there and will definitely return 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!



Beautiful cottage, well thought out for dogs and humans.

Review submitted on Sat, 13 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely location, everything needed there. Felt comfortable having a dog in the property. Welcome pack the best ever had!!!

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Wonderful place to stay.

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely place to stay close to the beach which is what I wanted having 3dogs, it was I couples of minutes walk to the beach

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

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





East Ruston Cottages never let you down.

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy is a comfortable, well maintain and appointed, spotlessly clean cottage, only 2 mins walk from the nearest dog friendly beach. It is properly Dog Welcoming as East Ruston Cottages, always are, and had everything there we needed for us humans and our dogs, to have a wonderful holiday.

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!





A fantastic well equipped property

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Mar 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely relaxing stay at Dormy despite the weather not being particularly great. The bungalow was very well equipped and clean and the welcome hamper was very much appreciated. It was great for our two greyhounds to have a garden to run in as we only have a courtyard at home. Betty loved eating the rabbit poo on the lawn! It’s such a shame we didn’t get chance to sit outside but then we were there in March. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone.
The only issue we had was with the dustbins. When we arrived on the Friday the household waste bin was virtually full and the recycling bin half full. The day for collection was Thursday and everyone else along the track had their recycling bins out so we put this bin out too. Unfortunately the dustman never turned up so both the bins would have been full for the next people due. This is not a moan but might need looking into for the future.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Fantastic dog friendly place!

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was absolutely lovely. The garden is totally secure for the dog who enjoyed running around in it. The sound of the sea behind the coastal bank was so refreshing and only a 1 minute walk to get on to. Never been to such a dog friendly accommodation before and will certainly be returning. The cottage itself had all the essentials and set on a quiet little road with great scenery at the front. One of the best holidays to date. My dog never usually settles well on holiday but he was so relaxed here, and so was I!

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!



Human and Hound Heaven

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Feb 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy has everything you (and your hounds) need for a comfortable stay. With a cut through, literally 50metres away, to one of the best beaches in the UK - the location is perfect. We’ve already booked again for August!

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

How likely are you to return?
Already booked!





Visit to Dormy

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The dogs and I received the most wonderful and generous welcome packs for our stay at Dormy, with a cute little Christmas tree and the most adorable Christmas elf cushions. Location was perfect, just five minutes walk to Cart gap or Smallsticks for a hot chocolate and cake. Dormy also has its own generous sized secure garden for Zoomies. The weather was really cold during our stay, with mostly blue skies allowing the most beautiful sun rises and sunsets.
Dormy itself was spacious and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, it was very relaxing and the dogs loved all their toys!

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!



Dogs are made to feel welcome

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have just enjoyed a lovely week with our cocker spaniel in Norfolk. The welcome pack for humans was great, and there was also one for our dog. Throws , bowls, leads etc provided and we were even told our dog could come on the bed if we brought our own linen. Large well fenced garden, and minutes from the beach. The property was well equipped and warm and cosy even though the weather was decidedly chilly.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





We loved Dormy

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy is in a great location right next to the sandy beach, perfect for the dogs to run freely. You could hear the sea from the garden which was large and secure. Immaculately clean accommodation with everything we needed. A generous welcome pack which was so handy on arrival as no shops nearby. Takes just over an hour to walk along the beach to Sea Palling to play on the arcades and have refreshments in the cafe, pub or chippy before walking back. Highly recommend the food at Smallsticks cafe which is a short walk from Dormy. So dog friendly but not at all “doggy”. A really relaxing escape from it all

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!



Stunning bungalow in great location

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy lives up to the pictures and description and then some! It’s welcoming lights on a dark arrival are warm and welcoming. The house is cosy and warm, with great quality furniture and bedding. The kitchen is well equipped and dogs are well catered for too. The outside hot tap is a blessing coming off the beach.
You can hear the sea clearly in the back garden and be on the beach in minutes. The beach is long and often empty, there’s the odd seal bobbing in the water watching you.
The location is quiet and relaxing, there is a dog next door, one to consider if you have a reactive dog. The garden is large and secure.
It’s easy to get to other great beaches, seal watch and stroll little market towns. Few great National Trust properties close by.
Don’t let the lane in put you off, but do take it slowly as pot holes are not always visible.
Lastly, there’s a great welcome pack and plenty of instructions clearly from owners who care.
We loved our stay and our dog loved the beach.

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

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Just lovely!

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Dormy was lovely inside and out. Tastefully decorated, warm & cosy with everything you could need. A lovely welcome pack with treats for humans and the dogs! Pre-ordered afternoon teas in the fridge for our arrival from ‘I’ll Cook You Eat’. Sand dunes to the rear and field views to the front, we had some stunning sunsets. Access to the beach is a couple of minutes away and Smallsticks Cafe is just down the road (dog friendly and good food). The rear garden is very secure which was great for us as one of our dogs is blind - so we knew she would be safe. All in all a very relaxing week all round.

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

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



Dreams are made at Dormy

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
From the moment we opened the front gate until the last time we closed it, we were in our idea of a heavenly place. Absolutely stunning bungalow, immaculate, everything for happy humans and happy dogs. We took our 2 Springer spaniels Hope & Grace and our young Sprocker Harry, on a last minute break to Dormy. We felt like we had found something very special. It’s location meant we could walk the beautiful beach at Happisburgh without getting the car at all. The outside hot water shower made cleaning up sandy tired, but happy dogs that much easier. Good sized gardens front and back and secure meant the dogs could also play happily and safely whilst we watched on from the sunny patios. All the appliances were in perfect condition, the furnishings comfortable and in pristine condition.
The view across open fields allowed us to view beautiful sunsets and fantastic night skies. We were truly sad to leave, never had a week pass so quickly. If you want an idyllic stay with your dogs in an idyllic bungalow, in a beautiful part of coastal Norfolk, Dormy is very difficult to beat.

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

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



Dormy @ Happisburgh

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Sue at East Ruston Cottages was: extremely helpful, knowledgeable about her properties, personable and genuinely wants a good holiday for her guests.
We have had a truly relaxing, peaceful week at Dormy.
The owners have given thoughtful attention to detail, which makes it feel a real home from home and enabled us to begin our holiday from the start.
We loved the location, Fudge Dog loved his beach walks, playing in the waves.
We will be back - for sure.
Thank You

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

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





Excellent stay

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very stylish comfortable bungalow, right by beach . Newly renovated to high standard with many thoughtful touches

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

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