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Farthing Cottage | East Ruston Cottages

Cottage in North Walsham with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in the friendly village of Trunch, this modern cottage offers a warm welcome to you and your dog. With easy open plan living space, underfloor heating and textured slate floor make it paw-fect for dogs. Enjoy scenic walks from the doorstep or head up to Cromer or Sheringham for a day trip.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Farthing Cottage | East Ruston Cottages

This modern, comfortable and very dog friendly cottage is in the friendly and quiet village of Trunch, between the coast and the Norfolk Broads.  A lot of thought has gone into the interior and the comfort it offers dogs and their owners!  There are many thoughtful touches and the welcome pack is exceptional for dogs and humans!

Easy, open plan living space, underfloor heating and textured slate floor make it easy for dogs.
The surrounding countryside provides plenty of easy walking - just start your walk at the end of the road
Lots to see and visit in the area - head up the coast to Cromer and Sheringham or the Norfolk Broads for a dog friendly day boat hire.
Plenty of choices for places to eat in the area - all dog friendly.
The owners are real dog lovers and are happy for any number of dogs to holiday here - for free!

The front door leads straight into the hallway with hanging space and a small bookcase.  There is a fixed gate at  the bottom of the stairs. The hallway has a textured slate floor with underfloor heating.  Just inside the door is the downstairs toilet/cloakroom.

Open plan living room with dining area
There is slate flooring throughout with underfloor heating.  Two comfy leather sofas, flat screen tv with Freeview and DVD player. Enjoy the small and efficient woodburning stove to cosy up to on those winter evenings and a wooden dining table that easily seats 4.

Kitchen
Open plan kitchen just off the dining area, fully fitted with electric oven, gas hob, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, condenser dryer and plenty of well planned cupboard space. From here there are French doors opening out onto the garden.  These have dog pawprint motifs on to avoid any accidents. Stairs lead from the hallway up to.....

Bedroom 1
Twin beds with pocket sprung mattresses with views over the back garden. Flat screen TV with built in DVD player. Wardrobe storage space, side tables and lamps.

Bedroom 2
King bed with pocket sprung mattress, wardrobe and chest of drawers, side tables and lamps. TV with built in DVD player also. View out over the front of house into quiet lane.

Bathroom
Modern with shower over bath and fixed shower screen, bath/shower handrail,  heated towel rail, toilet and sink.

Garage
Dog crates are stored in here for guest use if you need them as well as wipe clean dog beds.  There is an additional fridge and freezer which are switched off but there 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.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

521752

About the area

Map
Norwich, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Mundesley Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bacton Beach - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cromer Beach - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cromer Pier - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Felbrigg Hall - 20 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard Gardens - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Peasants’ Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farthing Cottage | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farthing Cottage | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in North Walsham, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mundesley Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bacton Beach and Norfolk Motorcycle Museum. Norfolk Coast and Sim-Air are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Farthing Cottage | East Ruston Cottages Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A very well equipped and charming dog-friendly cottage

We have stayed at Farthing Cottage before, which is why we returned. It is a charming and thoughtfully equpped cottage in a pleasant village with an excellent pub and well situated for walks on the coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Lovely place to stay

Very comfortable, super dog friendly, lovely walks nearby, overly generous welcome pack, highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Cliff L.

Farthing Cottage - Oct 2024

Fourth time at Farthing Cottage and a great time as ever. Cottage was ideal, and well placed for exploring the coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Another fantastic weekend

Stayed for the second time Welcome pack was amazing Definitely will return One of the most dog friendly places we have stayed with our dogs
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous time in Trunch

Farthing Cottage was incredibly well equipped.. including a small store cupboard which even had some Gluten free pasta we were so grateful Lovely secure little garden and comfortable home we'll in reach of local attractions. We had a great time
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10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

A lovely new year break

Our stay at Farthing cottage was lovely . Two humans and three dogs . The welcome package was great , even providing dog balm and dog soap ! Human Cookies were amazing !!! The cottage is an ideal location , short drive to an amazing beach and a very short walk to the local pub - be sure to say hi to Ed in the pub if he is working .
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10/10 Excellent

Great short break

We were delighted to find everything as described with far more dog equipment than we would need. Our greyhound loved the garden which, although small, allowed him to have a run around. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen provided all we needed for self catering, although we ate out mostly. The hamper of food for us and our dog was generous and very welcome. The cottage is in a lovely position in Trunch and we easily found good walks nearby. I haven’t a bad thing to say about the accommodation and would happily stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage but no amenities

Cottage is fantastic, welcome pack was a very appreciated and generous touch. Everything a dog needs is on hand. Beds are amazingly comfy. The only drawback is that the info needs updating as the local pub is closing and was only open for one night of our stay and the advertised village shop has closed.. There is nothing else in walking distance.
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8/10 Good

Farthing cottage

Farthing cottage is in the quiet village of Trunch. The property wasn’t as clean as I would have expected from stays at previous ERC properties but on contacting the company this was quickly resolved. The property was very warm and comfortable and the perfect place for our week long stay. There was everything you could possibly need for you and equipment for your dogs stored in the attached garage, beds bowls, crates, buggies, ramps etc. There were loads of fabulous walks straight from the door and into the adjoining fields and countryside. It is ideally located for visiting the beach and numerous National Trust properties. Highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Farthing Cottage

This has got to be the best dog friendly cottage that we have stayed in the welcome package was exceptional. The cottage was clean fresh and did not smell of dogs. The quality of the interior was of a higher standard than you would usually expect from a cottage which hosts dogs. There are plenty of beaches within driving distance, particularly enjoyed overstrand and happisburgh which were less crowded. As mentioned on the website there are plenty of places to eat that allow dogs within driving distance. Now for the negative side, I know that this is out of the control of Caroline and ERC but the website needs updating as whilst we were staying the Crown pub had closed its doors and there is no shop in the village so a car would be essential unless you are extremely fit, which we are not. I believe there is a social club but whether they allow dogs or holiday makers I am unsure.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely home from home

We (2 adults, a 3 year old child and a 5 year old dog) had a wonderful stay at Farthing Cottage. We were pleasantly surprised when we opened up the cottage door and found such a lovely place, the photos don’t do it justice! Our dog loved lying on the stone floor to keep cool (it has underfloor heating in the winter so she’d probably love it then too). The kitchen has everything you could possibly think of and the welcome basket was very generous. There are beaches within a 10 minute drive. We will definitely come again and explore the area more. We also need to try out the village pub for a meal - make sure you call and book in advance as they were fully booked on the day we wanted to go last minute.
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10/10 Excellent

Embodies Dog Friendly

Truly dog (and puppy) friendly. We felt we could truly relax here and enjoy our holiday. Everything you could think of needing while on holiday with your dog here was provided and with the hot weather this week, the paddling pool, the cooling mat and the multiple fans were amazing. The dogs loved stretching out on the cool floor and chilling out in the garden. For us knowing there was a vax carpet cleaner and a mop for any puppy accidents was a weight off our minds. The carpet upstairs is plush and the beds are super comfortable to sleep in. The bedding was pristine. Great location for a quick drive to the beach and walks from the front door to explore the village and its surroundings. Owner Caroline incredibly accommodating and friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Farthing Cottage, a beautiful place to stop the world, get off and relax

We love this beautiful cottage, so clean and welcoming with so many extra touches. Lots of lovely places to visit, everything you need for a perfect holiday. The welcome pack was amazing. East Ruston Cottages and Caroline the owner of Farthing Cottage really did go the extra mile to help with our epileptic dog and carried out their cleaning schedule to meet his needs. We had the perfect weather and the perfect cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Great dog friendly cottage

My dogs and I had a lovely time at Farthing Cottage and the surrounding beaches. The cottage was so thoughtfully provided for multiple dogs and doggy owners in terms of bowls, crates, furniture throws, even ramps and gates. Pretty much any possible needed dog accessories were supplied. The dog and owner welcome packs were also amazing, including nearly a week's breakfast stocked in the fridge by the very generous owner Caroline! The cottage itself was clean, bright, and very secure with a small fenced-in back garden for dogs, a very well-stocked kitchen for cooking, upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, WIFI, and TVs in lounge and bedrooms. The location was excellent, being roughly only a 10 minute drive to dog-friendly Mundesley Beach and around a 20 minute drive to other nearby beaches. The only setback was having to be extra mindful of barking dogs with neighbours next door, but this is the situation with most residential areas and was easily overcome once dogs settled into such a lovely holiday cottage and were able to enjoy good daily exercise running free on the nearly empty beaches. I would also warn drivers to drive slowly on the small country lanes in the area and to watch out for hidden Give Way signs which are placed much above eye-level and often blocked by low-hanging trees, including two intersections very near the cottage. Satnav signals can also be lost in the general vicinity, so I was lucky to have been using three satnavs at once on my return journey, with WAZE seeming to have been best able to catch signals when the normal vehicle and Tomtom satnav signals became lost- otherwise I might still be driving around aimlessly trying to return home! Overall, however, a fantastic holiday during a week of beautiful weather. Thank you, Caroline and ERC, for such a dog-friendly holiday stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Fab holiday

Fab cottage. Comfy, well equipped and nicely located. Proper pubs, with excellent food. Lovely beaches, woods and commons. We have used East Ruston Cottages for about 16 years and they are the bee's knees.
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10/10 Excellent

Cosy for dogs and humans

Lovely cottage to stay in to be able to visit the North Norfolk Coast. It was always warm and cosy when we returned from bracing walks on the beach. It is comfortable and well equipped for both humans and dogs with a very generous welcome basket for both. The garden is secure so had peace of mind letting our dog out to explore. Liked the holiday identity tag for the dog's collar..... great idea! My only niggles would be that the touch stay app didn't correspond to the information on the Web site and it took all day to get a reply from East Ruston Cottages. However the cottage owner is going to review the app and Sue from ERC had been at Crufts the weekend before. My other niggle would be that when we got to the cottage there was no crate in situ, as requested, and we had to locate it in the garage.... this probably felt more difficult as it was dark by the time we arrived. Already looking to see where we can go next!
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10/10 Excellent

Nice stay at Farthing Cottage

Very nice property in a quiet village with dog friendly pub. Property has everything you need, including a large selection of dog crates. Property is clean and tidy with clean furniture. Garden offers a grassed area for the dogs and a large patio area fir the owners. Loads of beaches just a small drive away all accepting dogs. Highly recommend the craft bakery in Mundsley, beautiful bread and cream cakes.
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10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

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Lovely cottage in the heart of the village of Trunch, very dog and human friendly. Easy walks from the cottage, pub just up the road and 10min drive to the beach.
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8/10 Good

Relaxing break in North Norfolk

We had a pleasant weekend break in Farthing Cottage over the first weekend in November, hoping for a rest from the constant fireworks that are a feature of our home life at this time of year. The cottage was lovely and warm - our foster greyhound was comfortable without his pajamas. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed some pleasant walks around the area. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment and the welcome hamper was amazing. All in all, I would highly recommend the cottage to dog owners.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Have stayed many times before.

We have stayed here several times before. The cottage is perfectly located for many attractions and lovely spacious beaches. Sea Palling Mundesley Walcott Bacton to name but a few. Very generous welcome hamper. Everything you could need for dogs . Crates buggy throws pet towels biscuits poobags! King size bed is super comfy. Secure garden. Lively village location with a local pub 5 minutes down the road
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10/10 Excellent

An idyllic week

Recently returned from a wonderful week at Farthing Cottage, the cottage was ideal, peaceful village location, extremely dog friendly, especially the enclosed garden. The interior was tastefully decorated with an extremely well equipped kitchen and accessories/equipment in the garage for excursions and enjoyment in the garden. The hosts had kindly left provisions and special touches for our anniversary. Plenty of parking outside the house. Couldn’t recommend more highly, it made our first visit to Norfolk so comfortable and memorable.
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10/10 Excellent

mandy burton B.

Great dog friendly accommodation

We loved our stay- with three spaniels it is difficult to find a truly dog friendly place to stay where the dogs are as happy as the humans! Great walks, near the beach and everything you and your pooches need. Host was very accommodating by letting us in early
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage - great stay

Cottage very clean. Fab welcome pack. They thought of nearly everything. Only thing lacking is a poo bin for doggie doo. Perhaps locate one in garden and then guests could empty on last day of their stay. Would definitely recommend and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Good base to explore the area

We had a lovely week in Trunch which is a good base to explore the surrounding area. It’s somewhere we will be revisiting. Farthing cottage was comfortable and met the majority of our needs for our stay. If we had one criticism, the garden needed a bit of attention.
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8/10 Good

Lots of thought put into the items provided great hamper lovely bed and settees very comfortable

Just needed to mention the cleaning was very dusty everywhere no soap in the downstairs toilet soap marks upstairs bathroom in the bathroom cabinet Cooker and the tiles behind not cleaned cobwebs round the light fitting in the lounge