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Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches

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Lake
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

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East Ruston, Norfolk
  • Popular LocationHappisburgh Lighthouse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeWILDerwood12 min drive
  • Popular LocationBacton Beach16 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)32 min drive

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About the area

Norwich

Seaside stay .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Norfolk Broads and 3 miles (5 km) of East Ruston Old Vicarage. Stalham Firehouse Museum and The Museum of the Broads are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 3 min drive
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • BeWILDerwood - 12 min drive
  • Bacton Beach - 16 min drive
  • Mundesley Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Worstead Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffeesmiths - 10 min drive
  • White Swan - 9 min drive
  • Happisburgh Hill House Inn - 6 min drive
  • Black Swan - 9 min drive
  • The White Horse Inn - 9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches

A cosy traditional style cottage in a rural peaceful setting overlooking a picturesque lake. Ideal for couples and families looking for a relaxing holiday and as a great base to explore the Norfolk Broads, countryside, seaside towns and beaches.

You will find plenty of wildlife to enjoy around the lake behind the cottage. A short stroll from the cottage is access to Weavers Way (a dismantled national railway footpath).

Lovely sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Mundesley are only a short drive away. The nearby town of Stalham has all the essential amenities like newsagents, local shops, banks, chemist, takeaways, pubs, and a Tesco with petrol garage.

Other popular villages and towns like Horning, Wroxham (for the Broads, boat trips and day boat hire), North Walsham, Cromer and Great Yarmouth, are within easy reach. The city of Norwich is a great place for shopping and sightseeing and is only a 30 min drive away. There are several National Trust properties within easy reach.

The cottage has an open plan ground floor. A comfortable lounge area, with flatscreen TV, DVD and video player, and stereo (a library of videos, CDs and books are provided). The kitchen and dining area are well equipped with cooker, microwave and fridge freezer. Sliding patio doors from the lounge open onto a private patio area overlooking the lake. Young children should be supervised whilst around the lake area. Upstairs are two bedrooms; a double with views overlooking the lake to the rear, and a twin with countryside views to the front. Bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Bed linen, bathroom towels, tea towel, electric and heating are included.

Sorry no pets, smoking or EV charging.

Property manager

Lisa Reynolds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: NB: direct access to the lake from the patio area.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cottage Peaceful Lakeside Setting Beaches Walks Broads Nearby
Peaceful Lakeside Setting Beaches Walks Broads Nearby
Cottage Peaceful Lakeside Setting Beaches Walks Broads Nearby
Cottage Peaceful Lakeside Setting Beaches Walks Broads Nearby

Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sigita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
🍀🌲🍀🌼
Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

nikki w.

WOULD NOT STAY AGAIN .
Could be a very nice little place if the spent the money doing it up was very disappointing there was no washing machine but one was in a shed with cobwebs spiders not going in there lol no ironing board or iron again full of cobwebs in the shed outside around the side the kitchen needs more bigger bots hot water was a miss match couldn't sit outside as the furniture was broken and Rickety there was no fan so was very hot shower curtain was dirty the towels were small carpets were worn need som sort of mesh door on back as were its a pond lots of flys got bitten lots of times were have been to a lot of places and would go back but would not go back to this cottage SORRY ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
property
Clean and simple holiday home, with patio with an absolutely stunning view. Ducks, swans, geese and even a heron occupy the lake in front of a pretty tree screen. Ample books and video library for more than a two week stay. Location is excellent for walks or visits to stately homes and idyllic villages. We left an ordnance survey map of the area for the benefit of future occupants. Suggestion: share a WIFI service with the neighbours, as non access to the web was a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super location
Beautiful location. Didn’t appreciate walking through face height cobwebs throughout the property. After previous reviews stating issues trying to get hot water we understood this to have been addressed, however, there was no hot water and no guidance. We eventually sussed things out but a bit of concern initially. Nice homely and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Our second visit. Cottage had everything you need (except a good phone signal)! Cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break get away
Clean cosy property,more than enough for 3 people, the cottage was in nice surroundings with a pleasant lake out back of the property, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant, comfortable stay
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Fairly remote if you like it quiet. Lovely surroundings. Everything we needed in the well-equipped cottage. It would have been useful to have a help sheet for boiler for heating and hot water, as we don’t like to fiddle with it and it wasn’t on when we arrived, although Lisa said it should have been.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to come home after a long day out.
Really suited our purposes well. Pretty much what we expected when we booked so no disappointments there.Location is ideal for exploring north Norfolk and cottage is in a beautiful remote lakeside location.... very peaceful. We would definitely use again and would recommend. Lorraine Smith.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandparents holiday treat for Grandchildren
The grandchildren loved the outdoor area and enjoyed feeding the ducks. Well placed for a lovely trip on the Broads and plenty of attractions nearby. Lovely weather in a really nice house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and comfortable stay
Well equiped cottage A peaceful break . View from cottage was perfect and just what we needed after a hectic year. The only down side was the beds that were far too soft for us .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022