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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Norwich, Norfolk
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bacton Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Badger's Retreat | East Ruston Cottages

Very dog welcoming property all on one level. Enclosed garden and field views. Plenty of peaceful walks from the door. Ideal for reactive dogs, birdwatchers, wildlife lovers and walkers.

Lounge/kitchen
This is a high ceilinged, generous sized room with amazing inglenook fireplace, lots of interesting art and decorations, comfy sofas and a coffee table. There is a flat-screen smart TV, portable radio, bookshelves and very neatly fitted kitchen including oven, hob, microwave and fridge with plenty of storage space. Off this is the....

Bedroom
Double bed, hanging space and window seat. Beside the bedroom is the ensuite shower room with toilet, sink, chair and hanging space.

Conservatory
This generous and light-filled room has a sofa, coffee table, table and chairs. The conservatory is fully fitted with blinds to ensure privacy. French doors open out onto the spacious lawn of the private garden - a lovely place to sit and enjoy the sunlight and peace.
Parking
Off-road parking is on the shared driveway from which guests can access their private garden through the picket gate. There is a path leading to the conservatory access door.

Outside
There is seating on the lawn to enjoy the views across the fields and the peace and quiet on a sunny day (south-facing) plus an additional secluded seating area next to the conservatory. The fencing between the drive and the garden is 5ft reed panels and this extends to the back of the house giving you a good level of privacy from the owners' section of the house. The wall along the front, with the metal gate in, is approximately 3ft high.

The fields opposite are wonderful to watch the sun and the running hares and deer that occasionally cross the fields.

Property manager

Sue Allen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 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 cottage is in a rural area. Happisburgh Lighthouse and How Hill Trust are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Broads and Hickling Broad. East Ruston Old Vicarage and The Museum of the Broads are also worth visiting.
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Norwich, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wroxham Barns - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bacton Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Hoveton and Wroxham Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happisburgh Hill House Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bluebell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Badger's Retreat | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Badger's Retreat | East Ruston Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Badger's Retreat | East Ruston Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Badger's Retreat | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Stalham Firehouse Museum and East Ruston Old Vicarage. The Museum of the Broads is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 86 reviews
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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Firework Free Getaway

Great cosy cottage, just the right size for two. Very comfortable and compact, well equipped and a lovely secure garden for our dogs. Within easy reach of the beaches and woods and Weavers Way almost on the doorstep so plenty of choice for walks. Best of all no fireworks nearby to upset our older dog so we all had relaxed evenings throughout the week. Hosts Terri and Richard were most welcoming and the thoughtful welcome pack was much appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent

So relaxing.

A lovely relaxing week. Property had every thing needed for a stay away. Lovely garden for the hound. Great walks near by in the woods and local beaches. Hound glad to be home for a rest. Well met by the hosts who kindly presented us a balloon and bottle of champers to celebrate or birth adversary and a great welcome pack for humans and the hound. Tesco and chippy a short drive away. Highly recomend. - _
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10/10 Excellent

Another great week away

Very nice cottage to stay in with all the things we need and a great location for us to head out around Norfolk or just enjoy the wildlife.
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10/10 Excellent

Worth a visit

Lovely welcome . Everywhere smelt fresh ......cottage is equipped with all you need to enjoy your stay. Very comfy sofas, which the dogs are allowed on(put throws down) The garden was perfect for my two small dogs....fully enclosed, lots for them to explore safely. Nearby Weavers Way for lovely walks. Short drive to the beach.....
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10/10 Excellent

Badgers Retreat

Quiet location, nice and relaxing but also close to local amenities. Accommodation comfy and very clean. Nice to have enclosed garden for dog.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Fabulous holiday

We had a wonderful time at Badgers retreat. The hosts Terrie and Richard were lovely, friendly and and very welcoming . Thank you for the very generous welcome pack, a big thank you from Willow and Jinger for all the doggie treats. The cottage is very pretty and comfortable with a beautiful garden which our dogs and ourselves really enjoyed relaxing in. There are great dog walks right from the front door. The location is brilliant for days out, exploring the local area or relaxing in the garden. We had a fabulous stay and were sad to leave. Will look forward to going back.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely peaceful holiday cottage

A lovely week away. A quiet and peaceful location to escape to. Close to beaches and cafes etc. The dogs were made welcome along with us. Highly recommended as a delightful escape to the countryside and still close to the coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Badgers Retreat. Perfect location for easy travelling to all nearby coastal resorts. The Cottage is lovely.. met all our requirements for a short stay break. Fabulous garden.. very secure so our Jack Russell couldn't escape. Terri & Richard (Owners) are very lovely people. So friendly and helpful. Cottage was well equipped with everything needed and a lovely Welcome Pack provided too. We would definitely stay here again .
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10/10 Excellent

A very relaxing week.

We’ve stayed at Badgers Retreat previously, so knew that we’d enjoy another week here. We don’t go far, walks on Weavers Way and trips to the local beaches followed by snoozing in the conservatory (not just the dogs!). Terri and Richard are great hosts, they keep the place clean and tidy and the garden is great for our dogs.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

A Super Break

Thank-you Terri and East Ruston Cottages for fitting us in at the last minute. We particularly love the secure garden!
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10/10 Excellent

Tessa L.

Short and Sweet Weekend Break

We had a wonderful short stay. The dogs absolutely loved it. I've never stayed anywhere where I felt like we were more welcomed and accepted from the dog treats to the cage to the throws and more. Despite the heavy rain all weekend, we had a number of adventures and enjoyed listening to the rain on the conservatory roof. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

A relaxing week

We’ve had a wonderful time at badgers retreat. Terri and Richard were very welcoming and were around if we needed them, which we didn’t because everything was there for us . the cottage was extremely comfortable; and as with all east Ruston cottages, the dogs were made very welcome. The garden was brilliant and the dogs and we enjoyed it immensely, with the lovely weather we’ve had. Having the Weavers Way literally a few minutes down the road has been superb as well, no need to drive anywhere to walk the dogs. Overall a great, relaxing week, with no need to rush anywhere or do anything, Terri and Richard thank you so much
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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic seventh stay at Badgers Retreat

Our 7th stay at Badgers retreat 16 nights this time, can’t get of . It’s doggie fantastic my dogs lover exploring the lovely garden. The cottage is comfortable and cosy with everything you need. Lovely conservatory Everything is wonderful about it. Richard and Terrie the owners are very helpful and friendly. The views over the fields are to die for with the odd deer to be seen. Thank you Richard, Terrie and East Ruston cottages.
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10/10 Excellent

Badgers Retreat Norfolk

Lovely quaint cottage with beautiful secure garden for our dog. Terri & Richard were very welcoming & friendly. The property had everything needed and the welcome food pack for hoomans & doggy treats was lovely. The area was very quiet but was further away from anything than expected for us, a good 30 minute walk to village & pub. Great for a very peaceful getaway
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Wonderful Short Break

We had a lovely few day staying at Badger's Retreat. The owner Terri met us on arrival and showed us around the property. We were very grateful for the welcome pack and the cottage was perfect for two people and two dogs, we were very comfortable. The location was great for us as there are plenty of walks from the door and lots of lovely beaches a short drive away. We would definitely recommend and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Place

The hosts are absolutely wonderful and the cottage is so very very special. Terrie and Richard were so friendly and helpful and we were blown away by all the thought and design that went into the cottage. It was perfectly situated for our reactive dog, with lovely walks and near to beaches and has a beautiful garden where our dog could run around safely in. Badgers retreat is a slice of heaven and we cannot recommend it highly enough.
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8/10 Good

Lovely short break

Very glad we found badgers retreat. Owners really lovely and cottage comfortable. Very dog friendly indeed.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Peaceful week at Badgers Retreat

We always chose East Ruston Cottages when we are staying in Norfolk. Mainly, because they are the most dog friendly establishments you could wish for! Badgers Retreat was exactly that - perfect location with the Weavers Way just across the road, and many of the most beautiful beaches just a short drive away. The cottage itself was cosy and comfortable with probably the most magnificent fireplace we have seen! From the sitting room/kitchen to the conservatory there was everything that we needed, four comfy sofa's, plenty of throws and towels for the dogs, dog bowls and a lovely large garden with views across the fields. Thank you, Richard and Terri, for a lovely welcome pack and for being such great hosts. We would highly recommend Badgers Retreat.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Making the most of schools returning

Had a lovely last minute break, we waited until the schools returned expecting the weather to improve and couldn’t have picked a better week. The accommodation is exactly as advertised , lovely welcome pack thank you. The dogs were catered for too, it was lovely to take a holiday with dogs without worrying about anything. One of our dogs developed a limp just before the visit so it was really good to be able to take some short walks close to the annex although I hadn’t realised it was possible to hire a stroller which could have helped but didn’t spoil anything. Thank you so much for a lovely stay Terri and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely place for a relaxing break

It is a beautiful cottage and the owners are so lovely. We had a really peaceful and relaxing time. Would love to go back at some point!
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10/10 Excellent

best zoomie garden

stitch, popeye and dot had the best week zooming around the lovely garden and meeting the wonderful owners! brilliant welcome pack with doggo snacks and hooman snacks too we all had a lovely time regardless of the rain
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10/10 Excellent

100

My 7th 2 week stay at Badgers retreat. Excellent location lovely secure garden. Excellent hosts Richard and Terrie. Love it didn’t want to leave.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Wonderful week away at Badger’s Retreat

Really enjoyed our week in Norfolk staying at Badgers Retreat. Clean and comfortable accommodation with all amenities needed. We feed our x2 lurchers raw food and although there wasn’t quite enough freezer space for the full week Terri kindly stored some in her own freezer, so it wasn’t a problem at all. Lovely treats on arrival for humans and doggies that we managed to work our way through. Conservatory doors open on to a lovely garden, perfect for breakfast in the sunshine and evening relaxing. Garden looks out on to fields that are full of wildlife. It is low enough to see over which means that , as the description says it is not high. Our whippet lurcher is useless at jumping, and our greyhound lurcher is 12yrs and has never bothered to climb over hedges/walls to escape since we rescued her so it wasn’t a problem and they could wander at will, but might be a consideration for some. Terri and Richard are lovely welcoming and warm and their friendliness and kindness was much appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent

Another great return visit

Our second visit to Badger's retreat and as good as the last one. Such lovely hosts, making us feel so welcome. AND yet again we had fantastic weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Has a lovely garden for smaller dogs

Badger’s Retreat is well described in the notes, and was clean and comfortable, with a friendly welcome. It’s in a great countryside location, particularly for walks along the lovely Weavers’ Way. The garden was secure for a border terrier, and our dog greatly enjoyed it. The walls would be too low for a bigger dog that likes to jump, but for a small dog it was great, with no small gaps to wiggle through, or fences to dig under. The conservatory was great to sit in on a cooler day. It is quite small inside, though. There also isn’t much sound-proofing from the main house, because of the way it was converted. All of which is fine if you’re using it as a base for exploring and will be out a lot. Or if the weather is nice and you’re out in the garden. Just something to be aware of.

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Hosted by Sue Allen

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