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.
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.
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.
"Weavers, Felbrigg" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Norfolk District. Surrounded by wonderful rural views, Weavers is spacious and beautifully presented, flooded with natural light. Constructed in 2021, and recently extended, the main features of the bungalow are the stunning triple aspect A-frame open-plan...
"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;...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"Homestead and Black Cat Barn, Southrepps" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in North Norfolk District. Sleeping ten people (with a maximum of eight adults), this beautiful character cottage and barn conversion has been styled with quality, modern fixtures, fittings and appliances. At Homestead, you enter in to a well-equipped kitchen/diner with...
"Blacksmith's Farmhouse, Ashmanhaugh" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in North Norfolk District. The farmhouse boasts six bedrooms, all elegantly furnished with quality white linens and offering great views across the estate through large Georgian sash windows. To cater to the needs of large groups, the property is served by three large...
"Arborlynn House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Great Yarmouth District. Great Yarmouth is a thriving coastal town positioned at the mouth of the River Yare, in Norfolk. It has been a seaside resort since the 18th century and acts as the gateway from the picturesque Norfolk Broads to the North Sea. This notable...
"Old Summer" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage 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,...
"Margaret's Cottage, Potter Heigham" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in North Norfolk District. This cottage style home is comfortable and cosy and has a wonderful outdoor space. With a choice of places to be in the garden, you can watch the sun set over the fields (you might even spot a deer or two!), relax with a cool drink in the...
"Luxury 2 Bed" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Great Yarmouth District. The Luxury 2 Bed is a quality sleeps 6 holiday home with contemporary features. With one double bedroom with en suite W.C., one twin room and additional sleeping in the living area on the sofa bed. The living area is spacious with a comfy...
"Blacksmith's Farmhouse (8), Ashmanhaugh" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Norfolk District. The farmhouse boasts four bedrooms, all elegantly furnished with quality white linens and offering great views across the estate through large Georgian sash windows. To cater to the needs of large groups, the property is served by three large...
"The Anchorage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. Hoveton & Wroxham are twin villages lying either side of the tranquil River Bure in Norfolk, commonly referred to as the “Capital of the Broads” and is the main centre for boating on the Broads. The villages are home to a wide range of...
"Hillside Barn, Gimingham" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in North Norfolk District. There is a certain magic to Hillside Barn — a sense that time slows the moment you arrive. Dating back to the 1600s and crowned with its beautiful thatched roof, this remarkable Grade II listed barn feels like a place where memories naturally...
"The Black Swan Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Norwich District.
"Holiday Inn Norwich North by IHG" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Norwich District.
"Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Broadland.
"Willow Cottage by Leap Escapes" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District.
"Epiphany homes - 4 bedroom house in Norwich - Contractor friendly - close to airport and hospital" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District.
"Wanderer" is a 0 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District.
"Blue Boar Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District.
"Sea Marge Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in North Norfolk District.
"The Bee's Knees" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District.
Popular towns in and around Norfolk:
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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.
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:
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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