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Red Roofs | East Ruston Cottages

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Dining
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Hickling, Norfolk
  • Hickling Broad
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Horsey Windpump
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground floor bedroom

2 Single Beds

Ground floor bedroom

2 Single Beds

Ground floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Red Roofs | East Ruston Cottages

Red Roofs is a spacious and rambling detached family home in a beautiful, peaceful Norfolk Broads location. Full of a comfy mix of old and new furnishings, the rooms are all filled with light. Plenty of space for 8 guests and their dogs. An ideal dog friendly holiday home.

Dining Room
Large room with big bay window looking onto front garden, mahogany table with additional table to provide more seating. Side boards and well filled book case in this room plus high chairs if needed.

Kitchen
Well equipped with a small table and chairs, large fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. A little old fashioned but perfectly functional. From here you go into the hallway off which are the stairs and…

Lobby
Hooks for coats etc. There is a solid wooden gate as well as access to the garden so an ideal space for letting muddy dogs dry off. Just off here is the….

Bathroom
This is just across the hall from the bedroom. Bath and separate walk in shower, toilet. Modern fittings, bright and roomy, with bath aids if needed.

Main downstairs bedroom
Large and airy room with bay window looking over front garden to Hickling Broad beyond. Very comfortable divan superking double bed (which can also be split into twin full size singles). Large fitted cupboard, chest of drawers and dressing table.

Sitting Room
Large well lit and comfy space with French doors opening out onto the front garden, squidgy sofas and solid oak furniture. TV, DVD and video. Open fireplace with a plentiful supply of free coal and logs.

Twin bedroom
Twin bedded room with storage space and view across the front garden.

Twin/kingsize bedroom
Twin beds with the option of turning into a king size double. Hanging space and drawers. Patio doors leading out to the front garden – a wonderful option for an early morning walk to the water's edge.

Upstairs Main bedroom
This is reached by an easy, carpeted stair case. There is a wooden dog gate at the bottom. Very large room with super king size bed which can be made into two full size singles. Plenty of cupboard space, double futon (please ask if you need this made up), chair, built in dressing table. Fabulous views over Hickling Broad and the thatched boat houses.

Second floor bathroom
Bathroom with large, deep bath with shower over. Toilet and sink.

Outside
Plenty of parking on the drive ways either side of the large, grass front garden. This isn't enclosed but the back garden is and is even bigger. Fruit trees grow in the front garden so help yourself when they are ripe.

To the back of the house there is large grass garden, fully fenced and hedged. Garden furniture and gas barbecue. A range of sheds run along the back of the house containing coal and wood for fire.

Property manager

Sue Allen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Museum of the Broads and Stalham Firehouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lost World Adventure Golf and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. East Ruston Old Vicarage and BeWILDerwood are also worth visiting.
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Hickling, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Hickling Broad - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Horsey Windpump - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 12 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Worstead Station - 20 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King's Arms Public House, Martham - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lion Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grebe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Roofs | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Roofs | East Ruston Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Roofs | East Ruston Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Roofs | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Hickling Broad and Norfolk Broads. The Museum of the Broads and Stalham Firehouse Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

A very relaxing place to stay

Felt so chilled & relaxed from the moment we arrived. Fantastic welcome pack. Ideal location for dog walking (& dog friendly beaches a short drive away), bird watching or just enjoying the view over the broad. Now the Pleasure boat Inn has reopened there are 2 dog friendly pubs within walking distance. East Rushton Cottages is by far the friendliest & most helpful letting agency I have dealt with
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10/10 Excellent

superb venue

Red Roofs has a very special place in all of our hearts. This visit was our 9th.... All of our big family have stayed at one time or another. Jane and her team always prepare the house sooo very very well for visitors. And she herself is always full of kindness and joy if ever she pops in whilst we're there. We thank her for her continued attention to details for our comfort. And also a huge thank you to her for unloading and packing away our rather massive Waitrose grocery order on the Saturday morning before our arrival.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Comfortable, fabulous setting

We felt very welcome in this house. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. The garden was amazing, our dogs were very spoilt. We had 5 adults and 2 dogs in the house and all had our own space.We used the fab bbq nearly every day. The broad is just across the road. You see so many different birds and boats going by. The village is lovely and you are in easy reach of boat yards and the coast. Also you can walk to two pubs!
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8/10 Good

We Loved Red Roof and cannot wait to return.

Just returned from a fantastic week at Red Roof, we loved the location right on Hickling Broad. The Gardens front and back are huge and extremely well maintained. We took 3 dogs, 1 of them an escapologist we appreciated the rear Garden was absolutely secure and we were able to relax and let them out unsupervised. The House is large and very comfortable , the furniture and carpet are dated however everything is there that you need and you do not have to worry about the Dog jumping on the settee so makes for a very relaxing holiday. The house comes complete with a rowing boat which we took advantage of and enjoyed a lovely sunny morning on the Broad. Very generous Welcome Pack on arrival. Circular Country Walk perfect for the Dogs right outside the front Door. Thank You Jane for having us.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Lovely house.

Redroofs is a lovely house in a stunning location. Very dog friendly. Good showers and very comfortable beds.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning location

Our 2nd stay at Red Roofs and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. The location is stunning, right on the broads and can’t be beaten. The views and scenery are amazing. Only a short walk or drive to the NWT Hickling nature reserve too, where we saw numerous Swallowtail butterflies. All the local amenities are a short drive away and there’s lots of dog friendly beaches to choose from. Good dog walks straight from the door. The house itself is comfortable with lots of room and the garden is huge! Perfect for dog zoomies. Nice gas BBQ in the garden and a table and chairs. Recommendations: Martham Ferry electric boat hire / Broadland Fish & Chips in Stalahm / A.G. Meale farm shop in Stalham / Fair Maiden fish shop in Happisburgh. Also thanks to Jane the owner for the very generous welcome goodies.
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8/10 Good

Peaceful location, beautiful garden, perfect for anxious/reactive dogs.

What an absolutely beautiful location, with wonderful views across Hickling Broads, it is so peaceful with hardly anyone walking past and hardly any traffic. We stayed for a week, the weather was mixed but the house was welcoming and comfortable. Red Roofs is a little 'dated' in its decor, but it was warm and cosy, with enough sofas for two dogs and two humans that like to spread out, plenty of hot water and an open fire, not that we needed to use it as the heating did a good job. The kitchen has everything you need, if a little small but the dining room has plenty of space. The view from the upstairs bedroom is gorgeous and sitting outside listening to birds and nothing else was just lovely. We loved the location, everyone we met was super friendly and understanding of our 'I need space' anxious girl. Stunning walks, beach dunes and we enjoyed eating at The Greyhound, The Ingham Swan (dogs outside only, it was a lovely day) and The Gunton Arms (husband is a foodie).
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, peaceful and homely

What a wonderful location! My husband and I and a friend arrived with our two dogs and were thrilled at the location - so peaceful with amazing views across Hickling Broad. The house has a dated charm that immediately made us feel at home and was very comfortable, plus the very large secure back garden was a total hit with our new Spanish galgo rescue, whose favourite thing is playing fetch. The description stated there was a barbecue, but it wasn’t out when we arrived. However, a quick message to Jane the owner and on our return after a trip to the beach, the garden chairs, parasol and barbecue were in place, with an apology saying the weather had taken her by surprise! The house is so well equipped for dogs and humans alike, including plenty of games to keep young children amused. Our visit was May, but can imagine it would be a wonderful place to have a large family Christmas, with the open fire in the lounge.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Perfect family break

Had a lovely stay here at Red Roofs, 4 adults, 2 children, 1dog. Plenty of space and an awesome sized fully enclosed garden. Lovely large upstairs main bedroom and bathroom away from the main areas - so grandparents could escape to peace and quiet and an awesome view of Hickling Broad. The furnishings are old and sturdy and it was great knowing that the children could do no damage while running about. Kitchen again a little old fashioned but has everything that you could possibly need. It was great having family meals in the separate dining room. Two of the three downstairs bedrooms are tucked away towards the end of the building so children could get to sleep and not be disturbed by the grown ups in the main sitting room. The welcome pack far exceeded our expectations with a wonderful home made sponge with all our goodies, thank you. We also appreciated the plentiful supply of tea, coffee, dishwasher tabs, tea towels and lots of throws for the sofas. Thank you for a gorgeous company stay.
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8/10 Good

Rachel T.

A wonderful weekend break

Red roofs was exactly what our party was looking for! A peaceful and comfortable place that allowed our dogs to stay too and with complete peace of mind of their security with the huge, enclosed garden. The rooms were warm and comfortable and the dining area big enough to accommodate all of us. The views of the surrounding water were wonderful. The local pub was in walking distance and staff there were very friendly and served great food. Only a short 10 minute drive to the beach provided us with a delightful walk along the coast. It was just a shame we only spent the weekend there as it would have been great to explore the Broads right on our doorstep. A return visit is a must!
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10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Excellent

Lovely and warm, huge garden, peaceful. Another lovely stay. Wonderful walks from the door and days out. Thank you!
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8/10 Good

Lovely holiday with the all the family.

Our second visit lovely location very dog friendly cottage is getting a bit dated but everything you need is provided and clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Thoroughly recommend whether you travel solo or with company

Overlooking Hickling Broad, Red Roofs is a lovely family home, full of charm and character in a lovely location. Huge rear, fully enclosed garden for the dogs - my 3 loved it. Ideally located between the coast and the rest of the Broads. Both the pre-ordered seafood platter and the pizza making kits were superb. Also recommend The Greyhound pub in the village.Thoroughly recommend whether travelling solo or with company.
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8/10 Good

Red Roofs is a very comfortable house and has every equipment for a perfect stay.

This location and holiday home is ideal for family members and multi dogs, having a massive garden with trees shrubs lots of lawn for them to do zoomies! The inside is spacious and the beds comfortable, An open fireplace with guards provided a cosy lounge on a colder evening and very easy to light with lots of wood and coal free, The kitchen has every modern facility, although the house isn’t modern, but a lovely place for chilling and such a quiet area, hardly any traffic, only neighbours vehicles and a few delivery vans. Ideal round walk from the house taking in nature and moored boats, Thank you to the owner Jane for a home made scrumptious cake and goodies left for guests!
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10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

It's why we keep going back...

Lost count of the number of stays we've had at Redroofs. The location is perfect and the huge, secure back garden offers great peace of mind that dogs are safe outdoors. Always tidy and beautifully tended. It's a big house so ideal for perhaps multi-family or multi-generation get-togethers, especially with 3 bedrooms on the ground floor. And there's plenty of everything in the kitchen! Short walk to village pub (Greyhound, Hickling Green), short drive to all the wonderful beaches of East Norfolk. Whats not to love ...
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10/10 Excellent

Our 8th visit....but we're sad about the The Pleasure Boat Inn and Whispering Reeds ( see below )

Red Roofs is a huge family favourite! I just can't put into words to say how fond we all are of this beautiful home and garden. Hickling Broad over the track at the front of the house is a joy to look at. The house itself has a lived in, country house feel, which makes it all the more delightful to arrive there.. It's like being welcomed back into comforting arms which immediately relaxes it's occupants. All age groups from our family have stayed there....from 2 year olds up to 70+ year olds. It's perfect for all. Our dogs have all been so happy there too. Jane and her team always leave amazing goodies on our arrival day. So a massive thankyou to them. Our only major disappointment is that The Pleasure Boat Inn has closed down .We used to row many, many times to it, for drinks and food. Also that Whispering Reeds no longer hire out boats...we all used every craft that they had. A GREAT SHAME!
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10/10 Excellent

Summer holiday at Red Roofs

We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at Red Roofs, the house is big and comfortable, the huge garden is wonderful for the dogs who spent hours entertaining themselves sniffing everything trying to find the rabbits and squirrels (they never did!) and of course for zoomies. The location is stunning directly opposite Hickling Broad and it's very peaceful. There are plenty of walks from the doorstep and we enjoyed walking at dusk to see the deer and flocks of geese in the neighbouring fields. There is a rowing boat available to use during the summer and we had fun on the broad with this. I must mention ERC and Sue in particular who is always so helpful and who arranged a dog stroller at very short notice for one of our dogs struggling to walk and we collected this from another ERC property where it wasn't being used, a true community of owners willing to support guests at other properties is quite rare and is testament to Sue's hard work. We love Norfolk and can't wait to return.
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8/10 Good

Sunny stay at Red Roofs

We’ve had a lovely 2 week stay bringing together 3 generations of family and our bonkers cockapoo Pepper. It was our second stay, so we were familiar with the area and greatly enjoyed visits to Sea Palling, Winterton and Bacton beaches. Stalham vintage market was joyous surprise and we spent hours pottering up and down the stalls looking for hidden gems and reminiscing about some of the objects that we’d used in the past to the great hilarity of the teenage contingent of the party. The house suited us well, fitted us all in and with the downstairs bedrooms and bathroom facilitated Nanny with her mobility issues. Pepper loved the huge garden especially chasing off the pigeons and occasional rabbit who she shared it with. It’s in an idyllic quiet location overlooking Hickling Broad. The Greyhound Inn was welcoming and the food was delicious , you will need to book as it’s very popular. The quiz on Sunday evening was great fun. Thank you for a second lovely stay, it’s great to find somewhere we can bring all the family together and we were so blessed with the weather which added to our 2 weeks of happiness.
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8/10 Good

Mark H.

Beautiful cottage in an Ideal location

Red Roofs was beautiful in a lovely location, it has everything you would wish for as a dog loving family, there is nothing our dogs couldn’t do here they do at home, the kitchen was very well equipped and all rooms and very spacious, the downstairs bathroom spacious but needs some TLC, the garden was the jewel in the crown and is big enough for numerous dogs Short drives to Stalham which has a big Tesco and lots of other shops including an amazing Butchers and Fish and Chip shop, choice of lots of dog friendly beaches and woods not to forget the day boat hire for you and your dogs stopping off at various sites Conclusion, one of the best holidays we have had and Red Roofs certainly was one of the main reason for this being a fantastic holiday
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10/10 Excellent

Wow, what a location

Third stay at an East Ruston cottage, but first at Red Roofs. Wow what a location, Hickling Broads is stunning. The house itself is very big and caters for all your needs and more. It’s not modern but that adds to the character. Thank you for the more than generous welcome goodies. The garden is huge and perfect for dogs. Our 2 Westies loved doing their zoomies around it. There’s also a table, chairs & umbrella for the humans and a big gas BBQ, which we made use of. Perfectly located to enjoy lovely walks from the door with the dogs. The NWT Hickling Broad reserve is only a 20 mins walk away or 5 min drive (dogs not allowed), where we saw the famous Swallowtail Butterfly and lots of others wildlife. Many beaches are only a short drive away and the shops and amenities are also within easy reach. Some recommendations - we enjoyed hiring an electric boat from Martham Ferry Boatyard, very peaceful trip along the broads. Dogs enjoyed it too. Also tried out paddling boarding for the first time at Go Paddle, great instructors and highly recommend. Visited Felbrigg Hall for a nice long walk with the dogs. Had a lovely takeaway lunch from The Butchers Arms. Great fish & chips from Broadlands Fish & Chips. We have thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay and look forward to returning again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Great place to stay with kids and dogs

We had a lovely week at Red Roofs, we were a family of 5 adults, 2 young children and 2 dogs. The house is large and was ideal for us as most bedrooms are downstairs. The upstairs bedroom was huge and great for my parents to have their own space away from the kids and dogs. It had a lovely seating area and bathroom up there too. Comfy lounge and a nice big dining room to all eat together. By far the best thing about the house is the garden, a huge back garden all enclosed which was fab for the dogs and kids, a big gas bbq too. And the front garden is large too, we sat out there in the evenings. We also used the rowing boat a few times, this is a great addition to the house. A lovely welcome too with cake, some local goodies and milk meant we arrived and instantly put our feet up in the garden after a long hot drive! Thanks for a fabulous holiday!

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great time had by all

A spacious property in a great location. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

New Years break at Red Roofs

We have just returned from a most enjoyable New Years stay at Red Roofs. The location was fabulous, we booked this property in particular to avoid the New Year fireworks and it was perfect; we did not hear a single one which made for a great stay; our Springer Spaniel does not like the loud bangs so she was able to be fully rested and have no anxiety. The property has a wonderfully large garden; ideal for springer zoomies! The open fire was delightful on the cold evenings. The welcome hamper was a lovely surprise and had some great items which we thoroughly enjoyed. The house itself is in need of some TLC and updating as it is very dated in its appearance; but this did in no way deter from our enjoyment of our stay and we have already booked again for the next New Year.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Ideal location for our extended family

Ideal setting for our extended family, downstairs bedroom opposite a bathroom for the less mobile, easy walk to Hickling Nature reserve for the bird watchers, Off road walking from the door & secure garden for the dog, beautiful calming view of the Broad & cheery log fire for us all. The well considered welcome pack was much appreciated & it was so joyful to see the Xmas tree lights twinkling when we arrived.
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10/10 Excellent

second stay this year and this time for two weeks...!

Our second stay this year and for two weeks this time, myself and the wife and our three dogs love Red Roofs, perfect spot. charming house & huge dog safe garden and next to Norfolk's largest Broad, a short distance from some of Norfolk's best beaches all dog friendly. there are so many things to make your stay perfect at Red Roofs, the great welcome pack with fresh cake and local produce, things you don't always notice this time while resetting the fire I found a knee pad. another tick on the reasons we love it here. Being here for two weeks allowed us to really relax and visit our favourite spots as well try some of the new ones we read about on the ERC facebook page from other vacationers. Note to self don't bring too much food. There are so many good places to eat. We need a walk on the East Coast in the wind to try burn the calories off. We have stayed at Red Roofs many times and at different times, we love the house and the gardens, the front gets the sun and there are tables and seating, perfect for a few large G&T's or some vino tinto. till about 3pm then head out back to the larger table and chairs and BBQ. to continue with a few Sundowners...........then if you get a bit chilly back indoors to open fire. we are already booked for next year, is it time pack yet....!

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