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Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Front of cottage
Lounge
Open plan lounge
Lounge
Kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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  • Place, East Ruston Old Vicarage
  • Place, Stalham Firehouse Museum
  • Place, Happisburgh Lighthouse
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches

A cosy traditional style cottage in a rural peaceful setting overlooking a picturesque lake. Ideal for couples and families looking for a relaxing holiday and as a great base to explore the Norfolk Broads, countryside, seaside towns and beaches.

You will find plenty of wildlife to enjoy around the lake and the cottage. A short stroll from the cottage is access to Weavers Way (a dismantled national railway footpath).

Lovely sandy beaches at Sea Palling, Happisburg and Mundesley all only a short drive away. The nearby town of Stalham has all the essential amenities like newsagents, local shops, banks, chemist, takeaways, pubs, and a Tesco with fuel garage.

Other popular villages and towns like Horning, Wroxham (for the Broads, boat trips and day boat hire), North Walsham, Cromer and Great Yarmouth, are within easy reach. The city of Norwich is a great place for shopping and sightseeing and is only a 30 min drive away. There are several National Trust properties within easy reach.

The cottage has an open plan ground floor. A comfortable lounge area, with flatscreen TV, DVD and video player, and radio (a library of videos, CDs and books are provided). The kitchen and dining area are well equipped with cooker, microwave and fridge freezer. Sliding patio doors from the lounge open onto a private patio area overlooking the lake. Young children should be supervised whilst around the lake area. Upstairs are two bedrooms; a double with views overlooking the lake to the rear, and a twin with countryside views to the front. Bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Bed linen, bathroom towels, tea towel, electric and heating are included.

Sorry no pets, smoking or EV charging.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NB: direct access to the lake from the patio area.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cottage is on a lake. Norfolk Broads and Hickling Broad reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include East Ruston Old Vicarage and The Museum of the Broads. Sim-Air and Hoveton Hall Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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East Ruston, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stalham Firehouse Museum - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Museum of the Broads - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Bacton Beach - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Broadlands Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carmel’s Cafe Bacton - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Norfolk Broads and within 3 mi (5 km) of East Ruston Old Vicarage and Stalham Firehouse Museum. The Museum of the Broads is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roderick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay in an idyllic spot, so peaceful, wonderful wildlife

Everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage

A lovely little cottage close to lots of fun things to do. A nice lake at the back with swans too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need. Doesn’t have Wi-Fi or good signal for your phone but it didn’t bother us as we were out and about exploring the surrounding countryside. I would recommend if you want a peaceful holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith W., stanstead abbotts uk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Setting

Comfortable cottage , in the Broaads not far from the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
It was a lovely setting but very basically equipped. No pack relating to various equipment. We weeded the patio whencwe arrived. Bed not that comfortable. We have stayed in better places but loved watching the bird life around the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My only disappointment was that the glorious fishing pool had apparently been ravaged by otters.

Property was excellent in all respects.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage

Lovely cottage with views of the lake, lots of games, dvd's etc.No wifi but not a problem for us. Saw our first ever kingfisher through the lounge window!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

Our second visit. Cottage had everything you need (except a good phone signal)! Cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location but cottage was a bit tired and dated

Patio area needs some refurb but as we had two Young-children with us the overall experience was satisfactory but it was a good base to explore . Interior was again satisfactory but areas showing its age even to the extent it had a VHS player which amused the fore mentioned children but overall not too many complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Stay

Property was as described, beautiful setting with the lake . Sadly Butchers Arms pub was closed. Bit disappointed. Unfortunately we had to vacate the property early due to circumstances.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

property

Clean and simple holiday home, with patio with an absolutely stunning view. Ducks, swans, geese and even a heron occupy the lake in front of a pretty tree screen. Ample books and video library for more than a two week stay. Location is excellent for walks or visits to stately homes and idyllic villages. We left an ordnance survey map of the area for the benefit of future occupants. Suggestion: share a WIFI service with the neighbours, as non access to the web was a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Roy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a lovely location providing a relaxing stay in the countryside overlooking a small pool frequented by wildlife. The is plenty of space for 4 people and all amenities provided for your stay. It is made clear that there is no WiFi at the property, but also the phone signal is quite variable, so just be prepared for this when staying at the house. There is an excellent library of VHS and DVDs to watch! We really enjoyed our visit, just one or two little details would make it excellent such as providing larger towels. We would recommend this as a great property from which to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural, peaceful location

Great location in a beautiful setting. Very poor signal on the mobile and no broadband but knew that anyway. Second time I’ve stayed. A bit of updating with decor as a bit tired but overall met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nikhil D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cosy place

This is a nice cosy house in a quiet surroundings. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not bad

Nice place, could do with another cupboard to put your food in. The mattress was appallingly uncomfortable/cheap. I like the place/location but will not return due to the bed. ,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay here, it’s very homely and the lake outside is beautiful. We enjoyed sitting outside lots and listening to the wildlife. The cottage is the perfect size for a small family and within driving distance to a lot of places. We will definitely be staying here again, thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well located

The house is beautifully situated between the Broads and the north Norfolk coast, both within easy reach although the house is location is quiet and out of the way. The lake at the rear of the house is lovely and we saw frogs, newts and a kingfisher during our stay. The house itself is well-equipped and comfortable. I see other reviewers had issues with hot water but we had no problems. Lack of wifi is not a problem for us and we knew there would be none before we got to the house, but we also had no mobile signal and 4G which meant that while we were in East Ruston we were completely uncontactable which was more of a concern. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sigita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

nikki w.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

WOULD NOT STAY AGAIN .

Could be a very nice little place if the spent the money doing it up was very disappointing there was no washing machine but one was in a shed with cobwebs spiders not going in there lol no ironing board or iron again full of cobwebs in the shed outside around the side the kitchen needs more bigger bots hot water was a miss match couldn't sit outside as the furniture was broken and Rickety there was no fan so was very hot shower curtain was dirty the towels were small carpets were worn need som sort of mesh door on back as were its a pond lots of flys got bitten lots of times were have been to a lot of places and would go back but would not go back to this cottage SORRY ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location

Beautiful location. Didn’t appreciate walking through face height cobwebs throughout the property. After previous reviews stating issues trying to get hot water we understood this to have been addressed, however, there was no hot water and no guidance. We eventually sussed things out but a bit of concern initially. Nice homely and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break get away

Clean cosy property,more than enough for 3 people, the cottage was in nice surroundings with a pleasant lake out back of the property, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A pleasant, comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Fairly remote if you like it quiet. Lovely surroundings. Everything we needed in the well-equipped cottage. It would have been useful to have a help sheet for boiler for heating and hot water, as we don’t like to fiddle with it and it wasn’t on when we arrived, although Lisa said it should have been.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to come home after a long day out.

Really suited our purposes well. Pretty much what we expected when we booked so no disappointments there.Location is ideal for exploring north Norfolk and cottage is in a beautiful remote lakeside location.... very peaceful. We would definitely use again and would recommend. Lorraine Smith.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Grandparents holiday treat for Grandchildren

The grandchildren loved the outdoor area and enjoyed feeding the ducks. Well placed for a lovely trip on the Broads and plenty of attractions nearby. Lovely weather in a really nice house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and comfortable stay

Well equiped cottage A peaceful break . View from cottage was perfect and just what we needed after a hectic year. The only down side was the beds that were far too soft for us .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Reynolds

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Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the cottage at Ruston Reaches on first sight due to its lovely peaceful setting and perfect location for visiting both the broads and the coast. I immediately felt relaxed with lovely views and plenty of wildlife from the back of the cottage and in surrounding area. It is beautiful place to visit whatever the season.

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