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Hidden Gem | East Ruston Cottages

Beachfront apartment with kitchen and fireplace

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Parking area
Conservatory

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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  • Place, Norfolk Broads
  • Place, Horsey Windpump
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | East Ruston Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | East Ruston Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Norfolk Coast and Lost World Adventure Golf. Oasis Amusements is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Perfect location and lovely cottage

Hidden Gem was everything that I could have hoped for in a holiday home. The location was perfect, the cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped, warm and bright. The village was friendly with a great pub, fish and chip shop and local store.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Best dog friendly place ever!

Fantastic holiday, can't recommend it highly enough, cottage was perfect for us and furry friends. Thank you Hidden Gem.
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10/10 Excellent

We stayed here last year and came back.

We loved it here last year so determined to come back. Lots of living space with the conservatory and it backs onto the dunes. What more can you ask for when you have two dogs. Totally dog friendly and great customer service. Love the nearby beach cafe and super dog friendly pub that does great food.
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10/10 Excellent

Sand Dune Heaven

Brilliant for dog walking off lead from the back door to the beach. Comfortable cottage , everything you need. Lovely village , plenty to see and do. Would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Fab location, great for dogs, excellent set up

Really enjoyed our week. The dogs were in doggy heaven, everything that we needed was there and thought of in advance. Excellent customer service from East Ruston cottages and the friendly owners.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Wonderful Hidden Gem

This was our second, and most definitely not our last, visit to Hidden Gem. The cottage is warm, cosy and very dog friendly with lots of lovely walks direct from the back door over Winterton Dunes. Great location for a short walk to local shop, pub and fish and chips. A lovely cottage and already can’t wait for our next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

What an Amazing little Cottage!!!

We have just a spent a week here and can honestly say it’s been the best holiday with our dog we have had. This truly is a dog friendly property. The welcome pack for both human and dog is a lovely touch. During our stay we explored places in the car but there is so much to do straight from the doorstep. We will definitely be returning.
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10/10 Excellent

A true Hidden Gem!

Our 2nd visit to this lovely, well-equipped home from home. Hidden Gem has everything for a truly relaxing, tranquil holiday. Superb location ✅Perfect walks from the door✅Comfortable✅Spacious✅Well-equipped✅Super dog-friendly✅Great owners✅ We've walked for miles along the glorious beaches in beautiful weather with our golden retriever and can't wait to return in 2023. Already booked
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect little escape

This was a fantastic location. We loved it. Our pups loved it. To be able to walk out of your back door to the beach was the best. There was nothing the hosts hadn’t thought of and the welcome basket for us and the dogs was a perfect welcome. The cottage is comfortable with plenty of room and nice views. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

It really is a Hidden Gem

We spent a very relaxing few days at Hidden Gem in early August. Laura, Pete & Bella were very welcoming, especially to our two dogs. The treat baskets for the adults and hounds went down very well! Being able to go to the beach in a matter of minutes and eat in the lovely seafront cafe was great. We also found the guest books helpful in getting recommendations for places to visit. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Hidden Gem holiday

A lovely warm comfortable cottage in a village that has everything needed for a restful stay all within walking distance
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Perfect cottage tucked away in a small village. Everything you need for a weeks break. Attentive hosts. Beautifully decorated.
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10/10 Excellent

It really is a gem

We just had another wonderful stay at Hidden Gem. Everything you can think you may need has already been thought of and provided. The garden is a lovely area to relax and catch some sun. Going straight out onto the dunes and beach and with fabulous walks from the door the dogs were living their best lives. Winterton is a lovely village. Pub, cafes, shop and chip shop are all very good. Can't praise the area or Hidden Gem enough. Already plotting our return.
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10/10 Excellent

Dune Heaven

Excellent cottage leading out at the back to the sand dunes and the beach. Our dog loves it and so do we. Have stayed with East Ruston Cottages many times and would stay again. This is our second time at hidden Gem but we have stayed at others as well. Perfect for dogs and walks on the dunes and beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Fantastic stay

Such a wonderful place to stay. Everything was perfect and so well thought through for us and our doggies. Beautiful beach just a few minutes away. We couldn’t fault it. Thank you for a lovely weekend
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10/10 Excellent

great place to stay

We loved Hidden Gem. It is 5 minutes walk from the cottage over the dunes to the sea, and the beach at Winterton is sandy, dog friendly and beautiful. Hidden gem is very comfortable and well equipped with great views of the dunes. This is definitely one to return to for a lovely relaxing holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous dog friendly cottage

We have been having short UK cottage breaks with dogs for a few years now and Hidden Gem is far and away the best cottage we have stayed at. The owners have thought about absolutely everything for humans and dogs. Fabulous location too, walking out of the back door straight onto the dunes that lead to a lovely, soft sandy, dog friendly beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Jules D.

We didn't want to leave.

The cottage was so clean, comfortable and well appointed, it was a proper home from home. And if I could give 6 out of 5 for location I would have done. You only had to open the back door and you were on the dunes, which led down to the stunning Winterton Beach. The owner was so lovely and helpful too, and went the extra mile to make sure our Welcome Box was perfect for us, as we both need a special diet. The dogs loved their Welcome Box too, with it's toys and special treats. I would definitely recommend Hidden Gem to anyone who wants to take their dogs on a special holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

A real hidden corner

Everything you could wish for for both humans and dogs( Norfolk water pressure not withstanding!) I’ve been coming to winterton for years now and I’d count this as one of my top two places to stay. Right on the dunes you can hear the sea at night and the birds in the morning, bliss! All credit due to the owners for such a lovely property
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10/10 Excellent

Another excellent stay

Nothing more to say other than it surpassed our previous stay and gave us everything we needed to relax and enjoy. A truly dog friendly and welcoming property in a great location with hosts that care and love their house just as much as we do for our week. Nothing short of perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Everything a dog could want

First I found a beach, then I looked for a dog friendly place to stay, then I found Hidden Gem. And what a find that was. We were blown away by what this cottage had to offer us and our 2 dogs. Yes, they're allowed on the sofas, yes they're allowed on the beds. Our dogs were welcomed in a way other 'dog friendly holidays' have not. Bowls, spare leads and guest dog tags, doggie first aid kit, the list is endless. And did I mention, out the back door and the beach is just over the dunes. Out the front door and just up the road, a lovely dog friendly pub. We had absolutely everything we needed, Laura and Pete have thought of everything. Best holiday ever, thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday

Had a lovely time at the hidden gem. Cottage had everything we needed for our holiday. Perfect location for everything, so close to the beach and other amenities. Owners very helpful and nice. Couldn't ask for more .
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10/10 Excellent

Penelope H.

Great dog friendly cottage

Beautiful little cottage in a perfect location for beach loving dogs. Everything you could need for your pooch in a friendly village location. Generous welcome pack for us and our hound, all very thoughtful. Super to wake up to views over the dunes.
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10/10 Excellent

A stunning cottage in the perfect location

We had a wonderful short break at Hidden Gem. It was a warm welcome with lots of treats for us and our dog, the cottage is cosy and has everything you'd need for a stay. We loved the views over the dunes and the easy access to walks from the back door. Super relaxing and just what we needed
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect

Stunning cottage, beautifully decorated in a perfect location. The owners and ERC go above and beyond to ensure the dogs have jist as good a holiday as us. Highly recommend.
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