Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Garden
Explore the area
Trunch, Norfolk
Norfolk Coast
Place, Norfolk Coast
6 min drive
Mundesley Beach
Place, Mundesley Beach
8 min drive
Bacton Beach
Place, Bacton Beach
9 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
28 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages
ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE:
Kitchen Well equipped and laid out kitchen with all you need for cooking for 4. Fully fitted with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, kettle, toaster and coffee machine and plenty of well planned cupboard space. From here step into the ….
Open plan living room with dining area There is the textured flooring throughout and a comfy leather sofa and an upholstered armchair with footstool, ideal for watching the flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD player. The gas stove is ideal for the winter evenings and the heating and good insulation means that the house is cosy. Eat at the wooden dining table that easily seats 4. There are French doors opening out onto …
Conservatory A lovely space, with cane seating for 4. Ideal to sit and enjoy the sunshine. The doors from here into the garden and into here from the living room have dog pawprint motifs so dogs can easily see them.
Back into the living room, a door leads off into a small hallway and off this is ….
Bedroom 1 King size bed with pocket sprung mattresses. Wall mounted with flat screen TV with built in DVD player. Wardrobe storage space, side tables and lamps.
Bedroom 2 Twin beds with pocket sprung mattress, wardrobe, side tables and lamps plus a dressing table/desk. TV with built in DVD player also and views out into the rear garden.
Bathroom Modern in style with a separate bath and walk in shower. Heated towel rail, toilet, storage and sink.
Garage Dog crates and buggies are stored in here for guest use if you need them as well as wipe clean dog beds. There is a freezer for guest use – useful if you feed raw. Barbecue is in here too with a bucket of sand (hopefully you won’t need it!) The grooming kit is stored in here too for your use as well as many of the other items in our “For The Dogs” section above.
There is a range of items useful for any holiday such as cool box, picnic basket and blankets, fold up camp chairs and a couple of sun loungers.
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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
North Walsham
Located in North Walsham, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Coast and Norfolk Broads. Rossis Leisure and Sim-Air are also worth visiting.
Is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?
As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages on 8 January 2027 start from NZ$281, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mundesley Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and Norfolk Coast. Bacton Beach and Rossis Leisure are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the most amazing, relaxing place to stay. Very impressed with all the little details making it a home from home experience. So well set up for dogs, I was blown away! They really have thought of everything. The welcome pack for humans and dogs was stunning. Everything you could want in there. Close to lovely long walks and beaches. Local pubs lovely and dog friendly. You couldn't want for a nicer experience
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle J.
5 April 2026
Happy, relaxed stay
This was our second stay at Swallowdale. Comfortable, and a quiet location, makes this a relaxing place to stay. The location is ideal for short drives to the beach, several National Trust sites, as well as shops in North Walsham or Cromer.
Michelle J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 April 2026
Excellent
A perfect week- Swallowdale is very well equipped and spotlessly clean.
An amazing welcome pack on arrival for us humans and for the dog.
Out of all the dog friendly accommodations over the years Swallowdale is by far the best.
Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 May 2026
Brrr
Turned up and the sun was out. Unfortunately the weather got gradually worse. Swallowdale is a great place, geographically and comfort wise. We never wanted for anything. Third visit and sixth to Norfolk (last four with East Ruston). Highly recommended.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
25 October 2025
Lovely stay at Swallowdale
We had a lovely stay at Swallowdale.
Great location for walks.
All things dog catered for and lovely local pub. Friendly with great food
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 July 2025
Lovely stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Swallowdale. The bedrooms were lovely and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and was very well stocked. The whole place was very clean.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 November 2025
Another great stay at Swallowdale
We had a super last minute break at Swallowdale. Our second stay and it disappoint. The property is real comfortable and well equipped for all you would need. The garden is completely secure. A great location for walks and visits to the beach. We look forward to coming back, again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda T.
23 September 2025
Lovely weekend away
We had a lovely long weekend staying at Swallowdale. The accommodation was exactly what we required with the access to the garden from one of the bedrooms. An amazing Welcome Pack was left for us. The cottage was in a good quiet area but close enough to all the various beaches to walk our dogs on.
Amanda T.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
19 August 2025
Swallowdale
Super dog friendly and very well equipped with dog bowls / beds / pushchairs etc. Very impressive welcome pack for dogs and people.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 June 2025
Relaxing stay at a great location
The bungalow was very well equipped and very dog friendly. The welcome basket was very much appreciated.
We ate at the village pub a couple of times and found the food was tasty and very reasonably priced. The pub is dog friendly!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 October 2023
Enjoyed our stay
A clean and comfortable property with enclosed garden which suited our GSD. Loved the welcome pack.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 September 2025
Very clean and well maintained
We booked a short stay at short notice at Swallowdale as we hadn't been away since March. Lovely bungalow located not far from the North Norfolk coast. Everything we needed was provided.... even a paddling pool for the dog which he was thrilled about!
Very clean and well maintained and very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M.
30 August 2025
Lovely quiet area
Trunch is a very quiet peaceful village which suited us fine. Swallowdale was an exceptionally good property, probably the best equipped we had ever rented. The welcome pack was extremely generous and our dog loved the goodies left for him. There was nothing we could fault with this property and we hope to return.
Carolyn M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 October 2025
A wonderful stay
I stayed at Swallowdale for a long weekend with my mum and our 2 dogs. It was such a perfect property for us! There was everything we needed and more. We felt so at home and our dogs loved it. The quiet walks from the door were great, we were sad not have have longer there to explore.
The property was so dog friendly, having dog beds, blankets and crates we could use saved lots of packing space. The garden isn’t huge but so secure, we had no worries about letting them outside.
We hope to come back next year!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 June 2024
Great location Comfortable dog welcoming
Very dog and human welcoming property .Secure garden and very well equipped .Quiet neighbourhood and good walks close by .Would love to return at some stage and happy to recommend to others
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 September 2025
Perfect for pooches
Great clean and spacious accommodation in a nice area. Everything we needed was supplied and plenty of spares too. The humans welcome package was much appreciated, as was the doggy one. Nice sized garden for our two to play in and plenty of walks around the area to wear them out.
Short drive away there are plenty of beaches, lots of sand and water for the dogs to run off their dinner and treats.
We all had a great time on a much needed break, was great to find somewhere so accommodating for our furry family.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
20 September 2025
Trunch holiday
Despite the weather we had an enjoyable time at Swallowdale. Welcome pack exceptional - very generous thank you and Rio says thank you for his treats. Having a secure garden for Rio, our Border Terrier, was great, we could let him out without worry. As we are both getting on in years and mobility is a bit of an issue we need accommodation on one level so Swallowdale was ideal.
Jennifer C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louise B.
15 November 2025
A fabulous week in Swallowdale
We had a fabulous week at Swallowdale. It is the most dog equipped and friendly property I’ve ever stayed in. Catered perfectly for one old and one young dog, the enclosed garden is ideal. The welcome pack was fantastic full of lovely produce. We all had a fantastic time on the beaches at Bacton, Happisburgh, Mundesley and Cart Gap. Lots of lovely dog friendly cafes and pubs around, the local in Trunch is very welcoming and nice food. We loved Watson’s at Bacton after a beach walk for coffee and cake. Trip to see the seals at Horsey was great followed by tea at Poppylands. Also had a lovely afternoon in Holt and another in Cromer.
All in all just perfect. We hope to be back soon
Louise B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rosalind S.
11 August 2025
Holiday
This is our 3rd cottage with East Ruston Cottages and it was fabulous, very dog friendly, close to the beach and woods (both by car), pub in village, excellent local shop that just about has everything you need in Walcott. Very comfortable 4 nights, lovely hamper for the humans and plenty of dog toys. Information folder supplied of local dog friendly places was very useful and worth a read. Garden very secure with outdoor seating.
Rosalind S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Julie W.
24 June 2025
Review of Swallowdale - June 2025
Had a lovely stay at Swallowdale. Generous food package was welcome. Flooring in the bungalow good for the dogs particularly our tri-paw who didn’t slip at all. The bungalow was well equipped for dogs and humans. Small but secure garden for the dogs.
Julie W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
27 June 2025
Well equipped bungalow
Stayed for a week recently. Well equipped bungalow in a nice quiet village. Good road networks for visiting the local area and dog friendly beaches. Supermarkets not too far away. Would love to visit again, but unfortunately due to lots of military aircraft noise our 10 year old dog who suffers from noise anxiety was quite stressed at times.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 February 2024
Swallowdale Trunch
Third visit just as good as previous times home from home. Lovely bungalow in lovely area would recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
I'm glad that your third visit to Swallowdale was just as good as previous visits & thank you for your great review. Sue
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
4 May 2024
A little gem
Fantastic bungalow in a great location. Most dog-friendly accommodation we have stayed in, doggy's own welcome pack a lovely touch! Highly recommended and will definitely return!
Sarah T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 November 2025
why i would always go back!
well this is why we choose east ruston holiday and always go to swallowdale.
i unfortunately had a nasty fall on the beach day one of our holiday and broke my wrist.
sue (at east ruston)
and caroline (the owner of swallowdale)
went above and beyond to make sure i was ok, had transport and everything we needed to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible.
this is why we go back twice a year as swallowdale is so dog friendly! that while i was stuck in hospital my dogs had everything they needed at the bungalow.
caroline always makes sure you have everything you need!
i would never go anywhere else as i feel like its home from home. the only downfall is i never want to leave and get really bad holiday blues when we do!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Geoff L.
9 December 2024
Winter Break
Swallowfield is very well equipped, and was warm with comfortable beds. The back garden is 100% dog proof, and sniffy. The area is very quiet, and central to lots of places to visit. A nice welcome pack for both humans and dog. Had a nice meal at the pub in the village.