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Woodpecker Lodge

Woodpecker Lodge

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 14 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.8
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
4.9

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  • Sleeps 6 in two double rooms and one twin room
  • 4 dogs welcome (flexible) free of charge
  • En-suite shower room and family bathroom
  • Hot tub
  • Secure outside area with 6ft+ solid fencing
  • Off road parking for 2 cars + EV charger
  • Easy walk to the dog friendly pub, takeaway, bakers, general stores and tea room.
  • Miles of sandy, dog friendly beaches just a short walk away.
  • The Norfolk Broads are nearby for boat hire and days out.
  • Great Yarmouth is a 20 minutes drive away with all the seaside fun!

Modern and very comfortable

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Apr 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderfully modern and clean bungalow in a quiet residential cul-de-sac.
Super touches like Sky TV in all rooms.
Fantastic powerful showers.
Main bedroom bed very comfy.
Hot tub was a very welcome addition. And was maintained twice during our one week stay as standard - not because there was anything wrong.
Side access to limit sand and mud coming into the house was very useful.
Less than 10 mins walk to bakery, tea room, convenience store and beach.
Handy location to explore other parts of the region.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



Gorgeous Lodge

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely gorgeous and spacious bungalow with everything (and more!) needed for humans and dogs. Lovely welcome hamper, super comfy bed and great beds for dogs too. In a quiet cul-de-sac and just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Convenience store just across the road and a lovely bakery and fish & chip shop within 5 minute walk. Honestly couldn’t find fault with anything and was very sad to leave.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Scratby 4 night break

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a great break at Woodpecker Lodge,the property was everything you could ask for. At the end of a close and back garden & hot tub not overlooked.
Short 10 mins to walk to the beach. Would recommend highly.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Great location

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This visit we came midweek this gave us more opportunities to explore other areas as Woodpecker Lodge is in a good location.
Lovely clean, warm and modern property. Great for our family as my dad is 93 and my hound is over 14. You really don’t need to bring much for your dogs as this property has everything. Would highly recommend.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





A good base to explore Norfolk

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Feb 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A lovely long weekend in Norfolk with family and the dogs. The location is a good place to explore. Off season so some local places were closed but we could easily get further afield.
Dogs were very comfortable and were given the luxuries to make it a home from home for them. Their dog beds were extremely comfortable.
The cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortable for 6 people and was well equipped. Would definitely recommend.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Fabulous place!

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely long weekend at Woodpecker Lodge! The place is really lovely with everything you need. The bed is so comfy and so are the sofas!
I would highly recommend the local farm shop Hirsts, the meat and fish and local veg are so good. Local beaches are also ideal for taking your dog for a walk on the beach, our Great Dane loved the freedom!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Cosy comfy dog friendly place to stay

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We wanted a cosy dog friendly stay somewhere with quiet beaches in December. We happened to find the perfect place! The owners were very helpful with any queries we had before our arrival. The bungalow was perfect for us, the underfloor heating was lovely, the place had some Christmas decorations which was a really lovely touch. Our dogs were very relaxed from day one and loved the giant dog beds in the lounge. We took our own dog beds for the bedroom as that’s what they have at home. We walked on Scratby beach everyday and visited the bakery on the way back (very friendly and a great selection). We had a few outings but our aim was to just chill, away from work, and we felt very relaxed. We slept like logs as did our dogs. A great holiday and one to remember, thank you.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Good secure garden.

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely time. Enjoyed the hot tub. So lovely to walk down to the amazing beach from woodpecker lodge.Had fun playing darts and the Doggies loved the big dog beds

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Short break in Scratby - Nov 23

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We made a late booking to get away from the fireworks and we weren’t disappointed. Lovely modern bungalow and very well equipped and super warm. Lovely big beds for dogs to lounge on and the sofas if required. Safe and secure garden, we have a greyhound as do the owners so they get what is required to make your Grey very comfortable and safe. 10-15 minute walk to the lovely beach and some local shops if required. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Our mini break

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great holiday home just minutes from the beach x eveything we needed was there x bit of a steep walk down on to the beach but beautiful once down there x
Great dog friendly pubs nearby

The only problem we had was that the area wasn’t very wheelchair friendly but I should have done my research before we went

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.





Woodpecker Lodge

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Oct 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I stayed at Woodpecker Lodge with my 2 dogs and a good friend. We were all very comfortable, especially the dogs who loved the super-size dog mattresses in the sitting room! The house was very clean and peaceful; all furniture and fittings look brand new and the house was equipped with everything we needed including a lovely welcome goodie basket, with yummy things for humans and hounds! The garden is very small but very secure and not overlooked, which was important for my dogs. A premier mini-market 2 minutes away, perfect for last minute items. Easy access to main roads made it easy to drive to other towns and beaches. The beach nearest the house is a short walk down the road or even shorter drive, and a wonderful, wide expanse of sand stretching for miles! To note, if you have a dog-reactive dog then it's not the best beach as access is via a zig-zag ramp, which made it impossible to avoid getting very close to other dogs as they accessed the beach. However, once over that hurdle, the beach was fantastic and we had lots of fun. This was the second property I have booked with East Ruston Cottages and did not disappoint!

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Great for dogs!

How likely are you to return?
Certainly will consider it.



They have thought of everything!

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
They've honestly thought of everything for both you and your dog here! Multiple dog bowls in different sizes, including slow feeders, multiple throws, loads of extras in the garage, well stocked kitchen, fantastic welcome basket. The property is beautifully presented both inside and out, and the location is perfect too - just 15 minutes to the beach and you pass Scratby bakery, a cafe and and a pub if you want a coffee or a wine on the way too or from the beach! Would highly recommend Bebe Rai's loaded fries too, and the milkshakes come highly recommended but I didn't get to try on this occasion.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!



Scatby Yarmouth

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved it here great for the beach and plenty to do dog friendly we're ever you go really cant fault it thumbs up from me

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Immaculate accommodation

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely bungalow, good location very clean, there was only two minor negatives that can easily be rectified , no wine glasses and no mirrors in bedroom or near a socket so you could use a hairdryer/ straightners. Would definitely recommend and return.

How dog friendly was this property for you?
Never been anywhere so dog welcoming before!

How likely are you to return?
Would love to come back!





Paula and Steve replied 232 days ago
Thanks for your lovely review and your valued feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Woodpecker Lodge. We will ensure that mirrors are put in place near sockets in all of the bedrooms, and wine glasses supplied, on the very next guest changeover day. We hope you return to enjoy Woodpecker Lodge again.