Seaview Cottage | East Ruston Cottages - Bacton

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Norwich, Norfolk

Bacton Beach9 min walk
Happisburgh Lighthouse6 min drive
Mundesley Beach15 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Office

Garden

About this property

Seaview Cottage | East Ruston Cottages

Living Room
Two lovely big sofas to seat 6 and a chair. The room is a proper cottage living room so we can't fit any more big sofas in but there is other seating in the kitchen. The new electric woodburning stove delivers instant warmth and comfort without the hassle and mess of a wood burner. Operational by remote control with optional smoke effects; can your dogs tell the difference? There is a wall-mounted 40" flat screen TV (with Freesat) and some lovely art works. From here into the...

Kitchen/diner
Modern fitted kitchen, all open plan. Plenty of room, fitted oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle etc. Plenty of crockery and cutlery and everything you need to cook. Wooden table and chairs for 6. You can open up the double doors and go straight into the garden.

Laundry room
Washing machine and plenty of storage for boots, coats etc. and...

Downstairs toilet and shower
Walk in shower cubicle, sink and higher standing Burlington toilet.

Bedroom 1
Just off the kitchen this bedroom has a motorised king size bed, adjustable at the press of a button for additional rise whilst reading, eating or assisting guests to bed. Drawer space and views south out of the front of the cottage across the lane and field. 40″ TV and Freesat box. Back into the house and through the living room to go up the stairs (straight and not too steep, with a bannister) to the…

Upstairs loo
WC and basin with a view. You can see the sea when you wee!

Bedroom 2
South facing double bedroom with plenty of hanging and storage in a separate closet. Views across the fields towards Bacton Abbey. Some beautiful pictures decorating the walls. TV and Freesat box.

Bedroom 3
Sea views from this smaller double bedroom with drawers, lovely pieces of art and a TV and Freesat box.

Ensuite Bedroom 4
Kingsize bed with lovely comfy mattress. 40" TV with Freesat box. The bathroom has a shower, another loo with a view and a whirlpool bath. Lie in this, enjoy the bubbles and the sea view too. There are double doors opening out onto the glassed balcony (flush to the wall) looking over the garden so you can enjoy the fresh air and sound of the sea!

All about the outside

The garden is a reasonable size and fully enclosed with a nearly 6ft high thick hedge, backed with a solid fence – really secure! You can hear the sea and the gulls from the garden with just a field between you and the sea. There is a garden room with sofas in for sitting and enjoying the sun or an evening barbecue (provided) and a dog poo loo to save using plastic bags AND a warm dog shower too.

Your pack can really let loose in this garden on their holidays – Seaview Cottage has such a secure boundary!

Please note:
No smoking in the house please. The house is semi-detached – please do respect the neighbours' peace and quiet and not allow dogs to bark too much in the garden or children to make excessive noise in the house.
IF you would like to leave your dogs unattended in the house, and you are not confident they will be settled, please contact us for free dog sitting. The lane access to the cottage is a single track, residential lane – please travel along it slowly for the safety of all. If you would like your dogs to sleep on the beds, just let us know and bring your own bed linen. The hot tub is no longer in use at this property.

Property manager

Sue Allen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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

On-site 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

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Broads and Norfolk Coast, while Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and Stalham Firehouse Museum are cultural highlights. East Ruston Old Vicarage and Sim-Air are also worth visiting.

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Norwich, Norfolk

What's nearby

Bacton Beach - 9 min walk
Happisburgh Lighthouse - 6 min drive
Mundesley Beach - 15 min drive
BeWILDerwood - 16 min drive
Cromer Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

North Walsham Station - 15 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffeesmiths - ‬8 min drive
‪White Swan - ‬7 min drive
‪Happisburgh Hill House Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Hop in - ‬8 min drive
‪Black Swan - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaview Cottage | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaview Cottage | East Ruston Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaview Cottage | East Ruston Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaview Cottage | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Bacton Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Norfolk Coast and Mundesley Beach. Ebridge Pond and East Ruston Old Vicarage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

20 June 2024

Beautiful dog friendly cottage by the sea

We have just returned from a x4 night stay at seaview cottage in Bacton. All of us including my x 3 dogs thought it was perfect for what we needed. The house was well stocked with all the provisions you could need. The location was great for beach access and local shops and takeaways. The track up to the cottage was a little bumpy and uneven. Overall though it was amazing and we can’t wait to come back Thank you very very much.

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10/10 Excellent

James E.

9 June 2024

Fabulous dog holiday!

Seaview Cottage is a Norfolk gem. Probably built around a century ago, the cottage has been sympathetically extended to provide very spacious and comfortable accommodation. The fully enclosed garden, with access to the front of the house, is a huge bonus as it is equipped with a hot/cold shower that, given the slightly dodgy weather, was used daily. The owner supplies all kinds of equipment to cope with dogs large and small, including dog beds, towels and bowls. The sandy beach is barely 2 minutes away, and encourages long, healthy walks to build an appetite for sampling the delights of Norfolk farm produce.

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10/10 Excellent

27 May 2024

Sea view

We had a lovely time. beautiful cottage. Very short walk to the beach. The path to the beach runs right past the lounge window , which can cause the dogs to bark when people walk past. The local cafe and pub are very dog friendly.

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10/10 Excellent

30 Apr 2024

Wonderful cottage

Loved this cottage, spacious with 4 double beds, comfortable, warm and small welcoming touches. Secure garden for the dog. Private and close to the beach. It was well equipped , only negative was the sofa has lost its firmness and you struggle to get out.

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10/10 Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Beach delight

Our stay was amazing. Everything we needed was at the cottage, it was so easy to walk the dogs and shower them off after. The location is stunning the area is so dog friendly. I cannot fault the cottage or the holiday and I look forward to returning

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10/10 Excellent

28 Mar 2024

Relaxing, comfortable, dog friendly

Lovely cottage, clean, comfortable & 2 minute walk to miles of sand. We had a lovely relaxing week, the weather was perfect to take our dogs for long beach walks then back to snooze on the comfy sofas. The house had everything we needed. The garden was totally secure. The owner was only a telephone call away if needed & the delicious welcoming cake on arrival was a kind touch. We are definitely going back next year.

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10/10 Excellent

10 Mar 2024

Wonderful stay at Seaview cottage

This was our second stay at Seaview. The cottage is welcoming clean and cosy. A lovely jacuzzi bath upstairs is very welcoming. The location couldn’t be more perfect. Walk to the top of the road to the wonderful expanse of beach very dog friendly. Cafe Carmel in walking distance which is a great vegan cafe and dogs are allowed on the sofas. Also a short walk away Is watsons cafe serving great breakfasts and other food also dog friendly. You also have a dog friendly pub walking distance away. The host left us the most amazing cakes for our arrival and even got me some which is amazing as I have allergies. So kind of her. She even left dog treats for the dog. Would highly recommend we will be back.

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10/10 Excellent

SUE J.

2 Feb 2024

Great location .

Great location for the beach. Leonie is a great host . Very accommodating and friendly. Cake was lish

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara I.

29 Jan 2024

Another wonderful week at Seaview Cottage

This was my second time staying at Seaview Cottage and it didn't disappoint. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and cosy, and it's so lovely being able to walk and walk along the beach. Leonie had baked another of her delicious cakes and my dogs loved the treats waiting for them at the cottage. We had an amazing time and look forward to booking more holidays with East Ruston Cottages!

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8/10 Good

Adrian B.

15 Jan 2024

Sea view cottage

Had a lovely week at sea view cottage perfect for what we wanted peace and quiet, the owner was very helpful and make us a wonderful welcome cake. As with most east ruston cottages it was well equipped and clean and as always perfect for the dogs. Although I will just say having visited many of there cottages we are finding they are all getting very expensive. Sea view cottage is a large cottage so is quite good value for money and we will probably go again.

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10/10 Excellent

27 Nov 2023

10 out of 10

We had an amazing week staying at Seaview Cottage. The cottage is cosy and extremely well equipped (for both humans and dogs) and spotlessly clean. It was perfect for us (4 adults and one Labrador) especially having a downstairs bedroom as Dexter is not able to use stairs anymore. The 2 minute walk to the beach at the bottom of the lane was the icing on the cake. We could roll out of bed and straight onto the beautiful beach in record time. We were lucky to see some beautiful sunrises on our early morning walks along the deserted beach. The garden was safe and secure and the garden room was an added bonus. The views from the bathrooms are stunning. It was an easy walk to the very welcoming dog friendly pub (Poacher’s Pocket). Communications from the owner were excellent and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. Would highly recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

20 Nov 2023

Home from home

Home that’s what i call Seaview, or at least I wished it was , we absolutely love staying there . From the moment you arrive it’s like putting on a pair of old slippers it’s just so comfy, has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay ,none of us ever want to leave & doesn’t matter how long you stay it’s never long enough. Thank you Leonie for sharing your wonderful cottage with us & thank you Sue for everything you do when we book , ERC cottages are the best dog friendly cottages you could ask for .

10/10 Excellent

Juliet H., Teddington. London UK

31 Oct 2023

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Very comfortable and well located cottage

Good communication, cottage was accurately described. Very comfortable! Fantastic location, minutes from a lovely beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

17 Sept 2023

Fantastic dog friendly cottage and garden

What a lovely comfortable cottage! Sofas and bed very comfy, very well equipped kitchen and modern bathrooms. Large garden completely enclosed so it was great to have the french doors open from the kitchen diner knowing our dog was safe. Dog towels and toys if needed. Located on a quiet road taking you to the beach with no through traffic

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10/10 Excellent

22 Aug 2023

You can not beat the location of this cottage!

An absolutely fantastic location, we could not get our girls or our dogs off the beach or out the sea, they loved it. It was so nice to wander down the beach with a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. If you are looking for a great location, this is the cottage for you! The bedrooms were all decorated nicely and the bed linen was soft and clean! The sofa was very comfortable and the throws provided to cover them with were a great size meaning we didn’t worry and have to constantly pull them to fit! The outside shower was a godsend for dogs and children. The garden room was lovely to sit in and read. A great location not only for the beach but also for lots of places which were only a short drive away - Bacton woods, happisburgh, Smallsticks,the Gunton arms, Cromer, thrigby hall and Bewilderwood. If you are able to we would highly recommend booking a visit to the Happisburgh lighthouse to go up the top. Lots of lovely play parks nearby - Happisburgh and Bacton we frequented. Leonie was great at communicating and I felt if I had needed to, I could have messaged her at any point. Everything was seemless and we had such a great time. We holiday in Norfolk frequently and will definitely rebook with east Ruston and would highly highly recommend Seaview cottage. The welcome cake was delicious too! Thank you! X

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8/10 Good

Clare L.

6 Aug 2023

Calm beach side holiday

Good location for beach walks next to stretch of dog friendly beach. Dog friendly house. Small utility room too small for dogs to sleep in (our usual arrangement at home) and the kitchen door to living room did not shut. Crates are available. Dog sitter found locally for evenings out.

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10/10 Excellent

SUE T.

3 July 2023

A great place to stay

Seaview comes out tops with us. It's practically on the beach and our dogs loved it! The cottage itself was very well equipped with everything you could need on holiday. It was in a quiet location but near to shops, takeaways etc. Definitely would highly recommend to anyone considering it.

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8/10 Good

Carol H.

3 July 2023

Great access to the beach

Great cottage for a groups upto 6 with dogs. Excellent dog facilities and secure garden. Very well equipped in the kitchen, nice touch with welcome goodies, yummy cake. The owner is very easy to contact and replies very promptly. Great for beach access, good parking. Comfortable furniture, beds and good showers. Lively seaviews from the bedroom windows. A tumble dryer would be very useful to dry hot tub towels. Was disappointed that only 3 people could use the hot tub at once . The garden table only seats 4 people for alfresco eating. The loungers need cushions, or updating as they are uncomfortable. The outdoor room in the garden needs freshening up, a changing area in the hut would be good idea. Overall a lovely cottage by the sea but the garden area could be improved with the above.

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor T.

12 Apr 2023

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

Lovely location

House had everything we needed and a perfect small walk to the beach. Great location in Bacton with a lovely cafe and handy shop.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

6 Feb 2023

Wonderful stay at Seaview Cottage - beach just down the lane, enclosed garden, comfortable rooms

We spent a great week at Seaview Cottage with our 2 dogs. The property is spacious inside and very comfortable. The real bonus to this property is its proximity to the beach - literally just down the lane and then you have miles of beautiful, sandy beach to explore. The lane is very quiet and the small garden to the back is very secure, with no visuals, which was great for one of our dogs who is quite reactive. Leonie, the owner, made the most delicious cake for us as a welcome - worth going back just for that - and she was super helpful with getting a dog sitter very last minute and checking we had everything we needed. We didn't explore the area because we were just so happy to spend every minute on the beach, but plenty of dog-friendly restaurants and cafes around. This was our first time using ERC and we can't fault them - will definitely be booking with ERC again, and would love to return to Seaview Cottage again, soon!

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10/10 Excellent

sally P.

1 Feb 2023

Our THIRD Seaview holiday!

There is a reason people return to the same place to holiday - it's everything they want! This [third] visit was the end of January, and in previous years we have been Leonie's guests in May and October. Simply each time of year is wonderful. The beach is so close (just a very short walk) you can hear the sea as you drift off to sleep, and it isn't called Seaview for nothing as upstairs the luxurious master bedroom has stunning views from two aspects, and the fabulous en-suite bathroom (very roomy with spa bath and separate shower) has the most amazing view of the sea with the dunes in-between. The refurbed downstairs shower room is also super, as is the very spacious downstairs bedroom with king-size adjustable bed. The other two bedrooms are equally lovely with a country cottage theme, and an extra loo and sink between them, with one overlooking fields and the other - the sea! The modern, well-equipped, kitchen diner has a farmhouse feel as it is very much a family room if you don't want to go into the super cosy lounge instead. The garden is secure, private and has a garden room - perfect in the hot weather - a doggy shower, and a hot tub to hire. A walk away are: two cafes, two chip shops, two well-stocked general stores and the Poachers Pocket (under new management) that has a great menu with plenty of dietary need options. A drive away are: Tesco's, Sainsbury's, other pubs/eateries, other beaches, if you go north there's Cromer (including the Doggie diner and a 'real' pier), south Great Yarmouth, and west gets you to Bacton Woods plus other good woods/walks too. Our seventh East Ruston Holiday, our third at Seaview - we just keep going back to Norfolk ☺

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10/10 Excellent

26 Jan 2023

Annual visit to Norfolk

Wonderful property very close to beach. Leonie was very helpful. We just kept missing turning for Lane as it looks like a private drive between houses. But once we arrive we had a lovely surprise. A bit to cold for hot tub !!!

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10/10 Excellent

11 Dec 2022

Seaview cottage Bacton

Seaview cottage is in a great location. Walking distance to the beach. Walking distance to Watsons and cafe Carmel both nice cafes. Also walking distance to poachers pocket pub. You needn’t drive anywhere everything is on your doorstep. You can even walk to Walcott where you find Kingfisher chip shop and cafe. So close to everything ideal location. The cottage is wonderful very comfortable the beds were so comfy the quilts and pillows were wonderful, you just didn’t want to get out of bed. The views of the sea were amazing, there was even a telescope in the bedroom. One bed was adjustable so you could move it up and down to watch TV. The garden was a nice size for the dogs and fully enclosed. There is a lovely summer house which would be super in nice weather. They have thought of everything in this cottage and used every available space. Very clean and comfortable. We were so impressed we want to rebook for this cottage. Well worth a visit.

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10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

4 Dec 2022

Another great stay at Seaview

Lovely spacious cottage, well equipped and very comfortable. Beach at the end of a very quiet lane, fully enclosed garden.

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10/10 Excellent

12 Oct 2022

The dogs loved it

We had a marvellous stay at Seaview in late September. The house is well set up, with comfy couches and plenty of floor space in the lounge for dog beds, meaning lovely evening snuggles when it's cold and dark. The large kitchen is a joy to cook in, with views out over the garden and the sea, and the hot tub is the cherry on top. The location (200 yards from the beach) is perfect, and it was fantastic to be able to take the dogs down there everyday, where for parts of the beach they can be completely off lead and have zoomies. Definitely recommend.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Allen

What makes this property unique

Totally dog welcoming! Whether you have 1 or 10 dogs, they will all be welcome for free. The garden is fully secure and the walks from the door are straight onto miles of dog friendly beach. There are dog friendly cafes and pubs nearby too. Lots of doggy extras including a warm outside dog shower and environmentally friendly dog poo disposable.