In Norwich .You'll find East Ruston Old Vicarage and Happisburgh Lighthouse within 2 miles (3 km) of this apartment. Also, Stalham Firehouse Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and The Museum of the Broads is within 6 miles (10 km).
University of East Anglia - 44 min drive - 48.0 km
Getting around
Worstead Station - 17 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
coffeesmiths - 11 min drive
Shambles Bar Bistro - 11 min drive
Costa Coffee - 11 min drive
Black Swan - 10 min drive
Cafe Kitale - 11 min drive
About this property
The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages
ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE: Entry through the handsome front porch with plenty of room for boots and coats and into the..
Open plan kitchen diner Karndean flooring throughout this very well fitted and stylish kitchen with a small electric Aga, combination microwave, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine, toaster, kettle, small fridge freezer etc. Well laid out with room for 2 people to cook together easily. Plenty of crockery and cooking equipment. All you need for self catering. Lovely wood table and chairs to seat 4. All living and bedroom areas have LVT non-slip flooring.
Lounge All part of the open plan area, making the most of the space and light and access to the kitchen and dining area. There are two comfy sofas, plus a flat screen QLED Smart TV*, a choice of family games and wide bi-fold doors opening out onto the courtyard so you can let the dogs out safely. (see ‘All about the outside’ below)
*The Smart QLED TV comes with some apps already installed i.e. film and TV streaming services such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, YouTube and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. You can also view content from your laptop, mobile or tablet on the TV screen.
Through a door by the kitchen into the hallway and at one end of this is…
Kingsize bedroom Very comfortable new king size bed with wardrobe, chest of drawers, hair dryer and flat screen Smart TV. Views across the fields.
En-suite shower room Modern spacious shower room, with toilet, sink, shaver point and storage.
Kingsize/twin bedroom Comfortable new kingsize bed that can be split into twin beds for flexible sleeping arrangements. Clothes storage in two chest of drawers. Views across the fields to wake up to in the morning.
Bathroom Modern tiled bathroom with over bath shower, sink and unit, shaver point and toilet.
ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE: Courtyard Enclosed with a 6ft wall to separate the area from the rest of the site and then 3.5ft fencing/wall all round to allow uninterrupted views across the fields. Tucked privately into the corner is the five-seater HOT TUB, very well maintained with the resident rubber duck bobbing about! The views from the hot tub are uninterrupted and across the fields where buzzards, hares, deer and owls can be seen and heard. Imagine watching the sunrise and moonlit nights all year round. There is enough seating for nine at the outside coffee table which converts into a dining table for al-fresco eating. There is a parasol in the courtyard and paddock.
Paddock The paddock fencing is slightly higher than the courtyard, but not solid. There is no passing dog/people traffic. Guests have sole use of the paddock when staying at The Walnut.
Parking There is dedicated parking for two large cars, possibly more by arrangement, in the gravelled, shared area outside the barn. Please park to the left hand side of the barn as you look at it then there should be plenty of room.
Please note that for security reasons, CCTV covers the gateway and parking area.
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General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
548296
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages to the airport?
This apartment is 18.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages to the beach?
This apartment is 5 mi (16-min drive) from Bacton Beach and 8 mi (22-min drive) from Mundesley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages to downtown Norwich?
This apartment is 1.6 mi away from Happisburgh.
The Walnut | East Ruston Cottages Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cliff M.
Jul 12, 2026
A relaxing break at the walnut
Really lovely 2 bed bungalow, everything you need for a lovely break with your furry friends. The paddock is great to let the dogs play. Our setter pup made friends with guests in the two other properties dogs..
Cliff M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 24, 2025
A weeks holiday with some friends
We had a great week, the cottage was very clean and a nice welcome pack to greet us on arrival. This was our second visit to the cottage, we wouldn’t hesitate to return. Great cottage and location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally T.
Sep 14, 2025
A warm welcome and a comfortable stay
We had a lovely stay a the Walnut. A warm welcome from the owners on arrival and cottage was lovely, comfortable and cosy.
We had beautiful weather for our stay and took advantage of the lovely patio. Dogs loved the paddock.
Sally T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 23, 2025
Wonderful holiday
We had an absolutely brilliant holiday at The Walnut. The property had everything we needed, owners are lovely, facilities perfect for us and our young Labrador. Easy driving distance to the beach and Broads. We couldn’t have asked for any more!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James W.
Dec 8, 2024
Peaceful cottage
Excellent cottage, lovely and peaceful with great views, beautiful cottage equipped to a very high standard.
James W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 26, 2024
Lovely cottage and hosts!
A lovely cottage that is beautifully appointed in a wonderfully peaceful location. Paul and Stella are friendly, helpful, but not intrusive. We were blessed with marvellous weather and had a very relaxing break!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 2, 2024
Perfect Break
Had a great holiday at the very welcoming peaceful Walnut. Booked again before leaving ! Fabulous location, welcoming owners , loved the hottub , the paddock, well designed in every way for comfort and privacy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maria C.
Nov 10, 2024
Perfect for a dog staycation
The Walnut is a little gem. Everything is provided for both humans and dogs. It’s warm, comfortable and well equipped.
The location is perfect for country and beach walks and we did both every day - a great way to wear our 9 month old puppy out!
Maria C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
Excellent
From the moment we booked we were kept up to date with all the information we required.
Paul and Stella were amazing hosts. They have thought of everything you could possibly want in a holiday let.
Would definately book through east Ruston cottages again
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 18, 2025
A great week at The Walnut
A lovely week in this gorgeous dog friendly home. Beautifully designed and spacious, friendly hosts, great paddock for the dog to run around in, in between trips to the beach and the woods.
Location of fab, great access to all of the north Norfolk beaches, cafes and towns with great facilities. Addition of the hot tub was a real treat!
Will stay again, either at the Walnut or Peanut or Bumblebee who are in the same location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2024
Walnut
We couldn’t have wished for anything more Paul and Stella went above with helping us and the holiday was relaxing can’t wait to go back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2024
Fabulous!
Fabulous cottage, warm welcome from the owners, crates and beds for the dogs. Basket of lovely treats, amazing view from the hot tub. Quiet location, saw seals from the local beach and hares on our walk to the dog friendly pub. Would love to go back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison F.
Feb 9, 2025
A Wonderful Stay
What a wonderful hideaway from the world! From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. The Walnut is immaculate, fresh and so welcoming. It had everything we needed for a peaceful, relaxing stay. Our pups loved the paddock and time on the beach. Dog toys, treats, towels and the outdoor dog wash were wonderful! We all came away feeling relaxed and refreshed. A great getaway with the pups!
Alison F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Monique R.
May 5, 2026
Incredible
We had such an incredible stay at Walnut Cottage it truly exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, Paul and Stella made us feel so welcome; their warmth and hospitality instantly created a relaxed, home from home atmosphere.
The cottage itself was beautiful, cosy, and perfectly equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. One of the absolute highlights was the hot tub looking over the countryside there’s nothing better than unwinding in it after a day out, surrounded by such peaceful surroundings.
Everything about our visit felt special, from the thoughtful touches throughout the cottage to the genuine friendliness of our hosts. It’s rare to find somewhere that feels this inviting and relaxing.
We genuinely didn’t want to leave and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a perfect getaway!
Monique R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 20, 2024
The Walnut
This is an Amazing dog friendly property. Decorated to a high standard and very comfortable. Lovely paddock for the dogs to have a run and play in. The Hot Tub was brilliant we used it every day.
Lots of different Beaches close by, shops and food take aways a short drive away.
We had our 4 dogs it was perfect for them, would highly recommend this property.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 27, 2024
Fabulous 2nd stay
Dogs and I loved it so much the first time, we decided to return with the husband,
My collie obviously remembered it as he went straight to the basket where the dog toys are kept and demand barked for it to be opened!
Fabulous beach walk in the morning, walk to a dog friendly pub for lunch followed by afternoon in hot tub over looking the fields.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2024
Wonderful week at The Walnut
Everything was perfect and well thought out.
Paul and Stella had provided everything needed for our dogs stay, bowls, towels, throws, bed toys and best of all biscuits !
For us a comfy lounge, well equipped kitchen, lovely shower, and the best bed ! We loved the hot tub especially after our walks of which there are many. We loved the local beaches Cart Gap, Happisburgh and Sea Palling. The area was a peaceful retreat.
We will be returning !
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 4, 2024
Perfect place for a retreat with your dogs.
We absolutely loved our stay at the cosy Walnut cottage. Stella and Paul had thought of everything make you feel so welcome, like the generous welcome hamper and toweling robes. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and gazing at the beautiful views. Buster and Tom loved their runs around the paddock which is totally safe for them. If the dogs could they’d definitely be booking again soon and we’d love to return too. I would book again and recommend to friends.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2024
Best Holiday
Everything was perfect, everything is to a very high standard, spotlessly clean, everything was provided, beautiful hamper, lovely surprise anniversary gift. Loved cooking with the AGA . Sharing the paddock with the other guests was good and wasn’t a problem. The hot tub was a bonus and we used it a lot, so peaceful looking at the views. We can’t wait to go back. The owners made you feel so welcome
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
Aug 12, 2025
Another little bit of heaven!
We normally stay in Bumblebee on the same site but needed extra space. Walnut is charming and very well equipped. There’s been thought put into the decor, equipment and finish. It’s spotlessly clean and its location for beach and countryside walks is perfect. The owners are on site, friendly and discreet. They take a real pride in the place and providing the perfect holiday environment. We will be back, that’s the truth! Back to bumblebee in November!!
Barbara M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Moira G.
Apr 24, 2024
Short stay at The Walnut
Absolutely stunning property.
Extremely comfortable.
Everything was to an extremely high spec.
Beautiful views.
Very dog friendly with a wonderful and very well kept paddock to walk the dogs around.
The Welcome Pack was AMAZING!!!
The owners Paul and Stella, so lovely and welcoming.
Amazing location being so close to the sea.
Very easy to find but more difficult to leave, as we didn’t want to go home.
Moira G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katharine B.
Apr 10, 2024
Wonderful Walnut
This was our second stay at The Walnut and this time we came as a large family group, booking the new Peanut & Bumblebee cottages as well. Lovely, generous welcome pack on arrival with special touches for my niece's birthday which was much appreciated. The hot tub is amazing with wonderful views across the fields. We were lucky enough to see the owl, hares and deer. Well equipped kitchen and the whole cottage was very clean. Great location to visit all the nearby beaches and quiet walks from the door. The owners are on site and very friendly and helpful. Thank you for another lovely holiday.
Katharine B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2026
WOW: Wonderful Outstanding World-class!
This was the first holiday with our dog, (15 months old) and we loved The Walnut as soon as we stepped inside the door. It was so welcoming with everything provided and to such a high standard. Our dog gave it a full examination by exploring every room, and when she curled up and settled on the mat in the living room we knew it was the right place to be.
The Walnut has been beyond our expectations; one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in and over the years we have stayed in quite a few. From the hamper full of delicious goodies tailored to our dietary needs, and the well equipped kitchen to the comfortable beds, we couldn’t ask for anything more. Everything had been thought of but more was to come, when our hosts Paul and Stella, went above and beyond during a mini heatwave and an unexpected power cut to ensure that we were not inconvenienced and continued to enjoy our stay.
The Walnut is the most peaceful place in beautiful surroundings. Our hosts, the cottage and even the weather have all been perfect.
A very big thank you to Paul and Stella for a lovely relaxing stay at The Walnut.
We will definitely return!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 14, 2025
The walnut, Happisburgh.
We had a wonderful week. Helped by fabulous weather most days. Cart Gap beach is nothing short of amazing and our Oscar loved it (as did we). The hosts, Paul and Stella are lovely and really helpful. We’re grateful to them for making everything so easy and welcoming. The arrival hamper had some lovely treats for all of us too - thank you. The hot tub is a brilliant addition to the property, we’d never used one before but it was a real novelty and we enjoyed it. The dog facilities are brilliant too and the paddock superb for having fun and games in in a safe environment. Overall, a lovely stay and we didn’t want to leave.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jul 8, 2024
Just as expected.
1st time stay @ The Walnut & just the same std as used to from ER cottages. Clean & tidy. Nice welcome pack for both dogs & humans. Everything needed for stay is included, inc throws for dogs to sit on sofa's. Hot Tub is a nice touch, & well sheltered location. Great dog field for them to play in, seat for humans to rest on. Private parking spot just by your own gate. Owners very friendly & nothing is a issue.
Actual location of cottage is good, & not far from everything you need.
Love the surrounding area. so quiet & peaceful.