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Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches

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Property grounds
Marina
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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East Ruston, Norfolk
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bacton Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Norwich

When you stay at this cottage in Norwich, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Norfolk Broads and a 3-minute drive from East Ruston Old Vicarage. .This cottage is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Cromer Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Stalham Firehouse Museum.

What's nearby

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Bacton Beach - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mundesley Beach - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 14 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Harnser - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carmel’s Cafe Bacton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬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 and the cottage. A short stroll from the cottage is access to Weavers Way (a dismantled national railway footpath).

Lovely sandy beaches at Sea Palling, Happisburg and Mundesley all 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 fuel 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 radio (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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free cottage features books, a video library, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Recycling

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

Pets not 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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