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Fenside | East Ruston Cottages

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
View from property
View from property
Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Catfield
  • Popular LocationNorfolk Broads1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHickling Broad4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeWILDerwood11 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Fenside | East Ruston Cottages

Fully escape in this stunning, serene space in a huge (2 acre) wildflower meadow, with hammocks, a fire pit, and, at the bottom of the huge garden, river frontage leading directly onto Barton Broad (accessed through a gate for the safety of children and dogs). The fun and funky 1960's property is really spacious and light, with a modern kitchen and a big living/dining space for socialising and relaxing. Some great colours too, making it really vibrant!

Kitchen
There is an electric oven and halogen four-ring hob, dishwasher, microwave, slow cooker and fridge with ice box (further fridge and freezer in boiler room). Plenty of pots and pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery for entertaining all. Also some basic food supplies which will vary from guest to guest. There is a Krups Nespresso machine for guests to use.

Utility/Boiler Room
There is a laundry room which houses a washer and dryer for guest use. There is also a further fridge and a freezer overflow in this room. Great if you feed raw and want to store the dog food away from the kitchen area.

Open plan lounge/diner
This large, bright room has views over the gardens. The large dining table is the perfect place for up to ten guests to eat together. There is an inset wood burner for those colder nights in the middle of the wall; a great feature. Plus comfortable sofa and chair seating and a large TV with Freesat and Blu-Ray player. There are doors to the front of the property and large sliding patio doors leading to the decking area and BBQ. Wonderful to leave open on a sunny day and fill the house with fresh air.

Bedroom 1
Beyond the lounge is bedroom 1 with king size bed with bedside tables and a walk-in wardrobe. Double sliding doors lead out to the decking for the perfect place to have your morning brew. There is an en suite bathroom with walk in shower, WC and wash basin.

Bedroom 2
Turn right out of the kitchen and down the hall are the further bedrooms. At the bottom on the left is Bedroom 2 with king size bed. This room also has sliding doors out to the decking. There are built in wardrobes down the other wall with plenty of storage. This room also has an en suite with walk in shower, WC and wash basin.

Bedroom 3
Opposite Bedroom 2 is Bedroom 3 with king size bed. Built in wardrobes for storage and views down the huge garden and on to the broad.

Bedroom 4
Back down the hall to Bedroom 4 which has two sets of full size bunk beds being the perfect sleep out room for up to 4 children. There are two small chests of drawers and a single wardrobe. There is further storage and hanging space in the large sliding cupboards in the hall.

Family bathroom
This large main bathroom has a bath with shower over, WC and washbasin.

Plenty of parking on the shingle driveway for up to 5 cars. This area can be closed off by a large 5 bar gate at the entrance. There is an EV charger for guests to use (charged at 50p per kWh).

The garden wraps around the property to the right and leads down to the huge back garden. Laid to grass with fencing all around the boundary. A large gate gives access to the broad at the bottom where guests can launch their own boats, paddle board and kayaks. At the bottom of the garden there is a fire pit to enjoy through the evenings. There is a Wendy house for children to play in and a sunken trampoline and so many smells for dogs to discover!

From the property, guests can enjoy the large decking area. There is seating for all, charcoal BBQ and a great place to stargaze on an evening and sunbathe during the day!
Due to the very rural location, the WiFi comes through a dongle and is fine but not fast. Hot-spotting from phones is usually absolutely fine but please don't expect a fast connection. No smoking in the house please. All major supermarkets deliver here, if you do make an order – please make sure it is delivered after your arrival. The access road is single track and unmade, as you might expect for such an off-the-beaten-track location!What we provide - for the humans Open plan kitchen diner All bed linen and towels supplied (bath and hand towel per person) Accommodation all on one level 2 x Hairdryers Table tennis table, footballs and goals and basket ball net for holiday games (as well as the garden for hide and seek or frisbee games!) Wendy house for children to play in. Fire pit at the bottom of the garden. EV charger (charged separately) Fully equipped kitchen All electricity and heating includedWhat we provide - for the dogs Mud Daddy Large, medium or small dog crates on request. Dog buggy on request. Crates. We would prefer that your dogs are not left alone in the property unless you are 100% confident that they will not get stressed. If they are crate trained and you would like to use a crate, please do ask us for any of the above. We know how bulky they are to pack! Dog sitting recommendations Throws for the sofa Dog towels Outside tap and hose

Property manager

Sue Allen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Lake view

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 in a rural area. How Hill Trust and Happisburgh Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Museum of the Broads and East Ruston Old Vicarage. BeWILDerwood and Hoveton Hall Gardens are also worth visiting.
Map
Catfield

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 1 min walk
  • Hickling Broad - 4 min drive
  • BeWILDerwood - 11 min drive
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Wroxham Barns - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Worstead Station - 15 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wroxham Barns - 14 min drive
  • Ferry Inn - 10 min drive
  • The Crown Inn - 3 min drive
  • The White Horse Inn - 11 min drive
  • The Swan Inn - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fenside | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fenside | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Norfolk Broads and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hickling Broad and How Hill Trust. The Museum of the Broads and Stalham Firehouse Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Reviews

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8/10 Good

Not suitable for Reactive dogs as advertised
Bin men and post have access to the enclosed garden and let themselves in. Not suitable for our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

An oasis of calm and peace
Stayed at Fenside for one week in July/August - multiple people and dogs. From the dogs perspective first - what a place! So much freedom and space to sniff around but really secure - there are some places where the fencing may not be escape proof for really little dogs that have a tendency to want to run off but generally we were really confident that the dogs wouldn't want to or try and get through. Great to have a mud daddy on hand as I would say if you were there during a rainy week, there most certainly would be some happy muddy dogs :-) For the people - lots of space in the house, the terrace is fabulous and the different areas in the gardens to sit and chill are just wonderful. For those that want to fish, you've only got to walk to the bottom of the garden and through a gate and you're all set - our best day yielded 36 fish - and yes - they were all returned to the water. Butterflies, kingfishers, an otter and a wide variety of birds were all spotted and this is a testament to the work the owner has been doing allowing certain areas of the gardens to be more natural. Every cooking implement you could want is available in the very spacious kitchen and the big table made it easy to sit together and enjoy time together over meals. I do think Fenside is a place you book to actually stay in and use rather than a base to go out in a car each day - we only went out in the car 2 days out of the 7 - but it really is an oasis of calm, nature and peace.
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8/10 Good

Wonderfully peaceful location
Had a fantastic week here with our dogs and paddle boards. Incredibly peaceful, private and quiet and the mooring is a couple of paddles and then into the open broad. Garden is huge, lovely and heaving with insects. A few minor flaws about the house that could be improved but nothing that will stop us rebooking.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Fenside!
We absolutely loved Fenside! The rural location was so peaceful & quiet apart from the beautiful birdsong. We were lucky to watch the barn owl hunting most evenings & we've never seen so many dragonflies! The huge garden was enough for our older dogs to potter about in - we 'lost' them several times but weren't worried as the whole perimeter (2+ acres) is secured by a 6ft solid fence. My husband spent most days fishing at the bottom of the garden & was regularly visited by the resident kingfisher! The house itself is not show home perfect, it's loved & lived-in & we felt like we'd moved in with a friend for a week! We've never been anywhere that is so well equipped - the kitchen is brimming with so much crockery, cutlery & gadgets & plenty of storage. The beds were really comfortable & the showers were great. We've had a lovely relaxing week at Fenside & would love to come back.
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8/10 Good

Sheila P.

A relaxing stay
A very relaxing stay, we needed a break and the ability to spend some time doing as little as possible although we have two very active dogs! We achieved this at Fenside, once we had visited the local supermarket we locked ourselves away for five days, what bliss!

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Hosted by Sue Allen

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