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East Ruston Holiday Cottages

East Ruston is a small rural village in the north east of one of the UK’s most underrated counties: Norfolk. Aside from the famous Broads and all the canal boat fun they offer, a stay in East Ruston puts you close to long golden sands, stately homes and easy countryside walking paths. It’s the perfect destination for a relaxing break, especially when you choose to stay in one of our Norfolk holiday cottages. Read more

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52.810057, 1.496576

With a social open-plan living area adorned with beams and eco friendly principles (including an electric car charging point), The Old Piggery provides an excellent self-catering base for exploring both the Norfolk countryside and coast. Beautifully presented in a country chic style, this welcoming holiday home sits on the outskirts of East Ruston village with fabulous walks straight from the front door.

Weekly guide price:
£660 to £1399

6  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

52.810057, 1.496576

Spacious, dog-friendly self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk are not always easy to find, which is why Running Hare Barn is such a treat. This beautifully renovated barn sleeps up to ten people in five bedrooms and has stunning views and a wealth of character. Not only does the barn go out of its way to welcome dogs at no extra cost, but the owners provide all the things they need to feel settled including throws, towels and dog bowls, whilst maintaining a high standard of accommodation for human guests too! The location on the outskirts of East Ruston is peacefully rural yet close to dog-friendly beaches and livestock-free footpaths. It can be booked together with the neighbouring property to sleep up to 16 people.

Weekly guide price:
£1088 to £2499

10  |   5  |   3+  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

52.793542658532154, 1.4760272361306714

Meadow Brown is a spacious, comfortable and welcoming 3 Bedroom cottage sleeping up to 5 guests located in East Ruston, North Norfolk.  The cottage is ideally situated only a short drive from the stunning Norfolk Coast and the beautiful Norfolk Broads, with picturesque walks from the property including access to Weavers Way.  Meadow Brown Cottage is a perfect all seasons base to explore the area, with it's tranquil lake setting, guests will enjoy a relaxing holiday with a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature. The Cottage is perfect for couples and families, its ground floor Single Bedroom, Shower Room and Toilet means it is also suitable for a guest with reduced mobility.

Weekly guide price:
£750 to £1050
Short breaks from £116 per night

5  |   3  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 4 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

52.722839, 1.414777

"Cartshed Lodge, Hoveton" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Norfolk District. Cartshed Lodge is the ultimate couple's getaway, set privately within the grounds of the owner's house, with a private hot tub and sun loungers on the decked area. This generous outdoor space is perfect for firing up the barbecue for some al...

Prices from £247 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.798733, 1.244406

"Tudor Rose, Aylsham" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Broadland. Entered via an attractive porch, the ground floor comprises of a convenient shower room with walk-in rainforest shower, a well-equipped modern country kitchen and a cosy sitting. Natural light pours in from the grand window that frames stunning...

Prices from £228 per night

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52.927539, 1.300906

"The Coach House (Cromer), Cromer" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Norfolk District. Open-plan living at its best, a well-equipped kitchen/dining room opens up into a light and airy sitting room with bi-fold doors overlooking the small, sunny courtyard with salsa chairs and a coffee table. On the first floor are two bedrooms;...

Prices from £249 per night

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52.895023, 1.390963

"First & Last, Trimingham" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Norfolk District. Everything about this cottage feels comfortable and cosy, and feels 'oh so relaxing' as soon as you walk in the door. The sitting room is as pretty as a picture and the well-equipped galley kitchen has a dining conservatory extension that leads...

Prices from £216 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.907581, 1.282034

"The Hayloft, Felbrigg" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Norfolk District. Converted in 2020, this former detached hayloft retains traditional brick and flint exteriors, updated with cedar weather boarding. The character continues on the inside of the property with beams, vaulted ceilings and an occasional exposed...

Prices from £674 per night

8  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.772188, 1.231860

"Molly Top Farm, Marsham" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Broadland. The interior breaks from the traditional shepherd’s hut style, offering a modern, spacious, and welcoming atmosphere. Soft linens, a well-equipped kitchen with sleek appliances, and an elegant lounge with underfloor heating set the tone for...

Prices from £121 per night

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52.793486, 1.475962

"Brimstone" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. The market town of Stalham, with its high street with a good range of shops and eateries, is a typical North Norfolk town. There is a small market which comes to the town on Tuesdays and a farmers’ market on every other Saturday, as well as...

Prices from £116 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.885469, 1.401283

"Sedum House, Gimingham" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in North Norfolk District. As well as being an upside-down architectural triumph embedded and concealed within its terrain, Sedum House has super stylish living quarters and ticks all the boxes for eco credentials too as it is completely power self-sufficient with...

Prices from £746 per night

10  |   5  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.917112, 1.341301

"Sea Thrift House, Overstrand" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Norfolk District. On entering the house you are welcomed into the stunning entrance hall with the original black and white tiled flooring and the staircase straight ahead. The sitting room has comfortable sofas and armchairs arranged around the wood burning...

Prices from £422 per night

8  |   5  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.885566, 1.249422

"Wheelwrights, Sustead" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Norfolk District. Refurbished with the utmost attention to detail, Wheelwrights has underfloor heating throughout, ceramic flooring to the ground floor, a digitally programmed rainfall shower and three Bluetooth speaker systems enabling you to play your...

Prices from £185 per night

3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.714036, 1.695499

"Lighthouse View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Great Yarmouth District. The quaint village of Winterton-on-Sea lies on the picturesque Norfolk coast, just 8 miles from Great Yarmouth. Set apart from the more commercial seaside locations, Winterton-on-Sea has a vast and unspoilt sandy beach and a peaceful nature...

Prices from £141 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


52.908065, 1.295484

"The Felmingham, Roughton" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Norfolk District. The barn is on one level and full of character with flint walls, vaulted ceilings and beams, and it is warm and cosy with underfloor heating. Comfortable and well-equipped with an enclosed and attractive courtyard garden, the property enjoys...

Prices from £235 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.931608, 1.292862

"Harriet's, Cromer" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Norfolk District. Inspired by a heritage Victorian colour palette, this bolthole mixes history with style and comfort. Original artworks hang in every room. The sunny sitting room to the front has a beautiful ornamental fireplace and Smart television and towards...

Prices from £200 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.651994, 1.353393

"The Hollies" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. The medieval and cultural city of Norwich is the capital of East Anglia. Norwich boasts some of the finest buildings in Britain, with two cathedrals, a Norman castle and several large houses. Elm Hill is one of the oldest streets in Norwich,...

Prices from £139 per night

4  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.698953, 1.682962

"3 The Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Great Yarmouth District. Hemsby village and Hemsby Beach are in east Norfolk. Two stores, two pub/restaurants, a hairdresser, takeaways, and a bus to Great Yarmouth are in the village. Hemsby Beach has cafés, restaurants, takeaways, amusement arcades, children's...

Prices from £176 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.802544, 1.573511

"Windyridge" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. The perfect tourist base for exploring the picturesque Norfolk Coast and the peaceful Norfolk Broads, Sea Palling is ideally located within equal distance of Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Norwich. Home to an award-winning Blue Flag beach where...

Prices from £346 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.923471, 1.312841

"Number 19" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Norfolk District. The popular North Norfolk seaside town of Cromer is known for its wonderful clifftop promenade, with attractive, colourful gardens and seating areas ideally placed for enjoying the stunning panoramic views over the sea. Cromer has a lovely,...

Prices from £403 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No



52.835000, 1.501670

"3 Bed Cottage in Walcott" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Norfolk District. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 twins - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 ground floor shower room with WC - Electric...

Prices from £374 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No


52.900569, 1.369324

"5 Bed Cottage in Sidestrand" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in North Norfolk District. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 5 bedrooms – 2 super-king beds, 1 king-size bed and 2 twin beds - 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC,...

Prices from £540 per night

10  |   5  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.875486, 1.439203

"10 The Dell" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Mundesley, a charming coastal village in Norfolk, has a variety of amenities, including stores, cafés, a well-liked golf course, a sizable park with playgrounds, a beautiful sandy beach with colourful beach huts, and charming homes, many of...

Prices from £144 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.880516, 1.427193

"The Cranny" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Mundesley is a coastal town resting within Norfolk in East Anglia. It houses a selection of shops, cafés, a golf course, a large park with play areas, a sandy beach with brightly coloured beach huts. Within close reach you will find the seaside...

Prices from £123 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.746487, 1.190844

"27 Lake View" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Norwich is a cathedral city in Norfolk, East Anglia. From the Middle Ages until the Industrial Revolution, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important. Norwich is a popular destination for a city break;...

Prices from £403 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


52.835000, 1.501670

"4 Bed Cottage in Walcott" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Norfolk District. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 2 twins - 2 bathrooms – 1 ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 first-floor shower room with...

Prices from £555 per night

8  |   4  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


Holidays in East Runton

Our expertise in self-catering accommodation means that you don’t have to shop around to find your dream holiday home. Looking for something special for a family gathering? Choose an elegant period farmhouse or big barn with a games room. For couples, you might choose a smaller place to enjoy a quiet getaway with a loved one. After a real treat? We even have palatial pads with swimming pools, tennis courts and acres of grounds.

From evening strolls taking in the fresh sea air to cycling past hedgerows and fields of wildflowers, there’s so much for an outdoor lover to enjoy in East Ruston. Wildlife enthusiasts will of course want to take up the myriad opportunities for birdwatching in the famous Norfolk Broads. When it comes to relaxing, head to one of the many traditional pubs or restaurants in the area and sample the homegrown cuisine. Bottom line? East Ruston is a true hidden holiday gem.

Best things to do in East Ruston

When you’ve discovered the sites in town, there are heaps of attractions in the neighbouring rural areas of Norfolk to explore. Here are some of our favourites:

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden: This exotic garden contains many rare species which are scattered across a wide range of botanical zones
  • Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach: Just a 30-minute drive from East Ruston, Great Yarmouth’s rides and activities offer fun for all the family.
  • Ranworth Broad and Marshes: Panoramic vistas across the broads and a plethora of wetland wildlife are on offer at Ranworth Broad and Marshes.
  • Wroxham Miniature Worlds: The world’s largest indoor modelling attraction features an amazing array of railways, model boats, aircraft and more.
  • RAF Air Defence Radar Museum: This is the RAF’s only original Cold War defence room, critical to our air response in the years following WWII.

How to get to East Ruston

If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to East Ruston, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.

London: 137 miles

Birmingham: 179 miles

Glasgow: 392 miles

Liverpool: 273 miles

Bristol: 259 miles

Manchester: 209 miles

Leeds: 188 miles

Edinburgh: 390 miles

Newcastle: 270 miles

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