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West Cottage

West Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 10 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
5.0
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.8

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  • Sleeps 5 in two double bedrooms + single folding bed
  • Downstairs bathroom with shower over bath
  • 4 dogs (flexible) welcome, for free
  • XL Bullies welcome here!
  • Private land walks to the beach and river
  • Off road parking for up to 3 cars
  • Wood burner
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  • ♥♥ 2-night Valentine's Paws, Prosecco & Proper Time Together promotion ♥♥​

Great property great location

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Feb 2026
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
Fabulous cottage and for a short break away, great location for exploring the lots of beaches. The cottage was cosy and warm, great size garden for the dogs and every thing provided to meet our needs, lovely little welcome gift of goodies, great exercise dog field free of charge not far from the cottage which was a bonus on a rainy day. My only downfall was the stairs as I found them a little steep due to my arthritis and as my tiny dog sleeps in the bedroom I had to carry him up and down in the night for toileting needs thankfully there was a hand rail and stair gate insitu at the top in case he decided to descend without my knowledge. We would definitely return to in the future

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

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

donna from Harwich stayed at West Cottage for 3 nights in January 2026


Very quiet break

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jan 2026
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved the fact nobody was on site!
Mid January
Downside was that reception was closed and have to venture out for wood for the burner.
The heating was set at random times, so it was hot thru the night but chilly on the evening when back and relaxing.
2 ladies in there 50's that struggled with the heating and TV - maybe if the husband's had come thru may have sussed it

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!



Michaela from Whitby stayed at West Cottage for 4 nights in January 2026


East Ruston Cottages replied 13 days ago
Thank you Michaela for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your quiet break. Lovely to hear you had a lovely quiet break but sorry if the heating controls were a bit tricky. We will assess our instructions for easier use. Hopefully we'll see you back in the area soon!

Short-stay in West Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
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 much needed 5 day break in East Cottage, Walnut Farm, Waxham. It was everything we hoped for. We have an exempt XL Bully and the secure high-fenced (landscaped for us and him) gave us great peace of mind to let him have freedom in the garden. Walks to the beach mapped out on a little welcoming postcard along with walks around the farm. Everywhere was very clean and extremely ‘home from home’ . The Welcoming pack was well-received and enjoyed! If our dog could talk he would say that the owners had definitely thought of his needs too, toys, bowls, treats, lounge rugs and great garden/grounds to explore. 5* from us xx

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

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

Guest from Rushden stayed at West Cottage for 4 nights in August 2025


Wonderful 3 night stay

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Jul 2025
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
Wonderful stay with my two dogs at west cottage. It was the dog’s first holibobs and they had a fantastic time. The garden was secure and both dogs had lots of fun and I had peace of mind, which is important to me particularly as I have an exempted dog. Would highly recommend we had a great time despite the rain ☔️ secure paddock was an added bonus. We’ll definitely be booking again.

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

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



Caroline from Middlesex stayed at West Cottage for 3 nights in June 2025


Fabulous Location and Beautiful Garden

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Jul 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a fantastic stay here in this fabulous location for exploring all the great things Norfolk has to offer. The house is spacious and the garden was beautiful to sit and relax in and watch all the wildlife coming and going. The site the cottages are located in is very peaceful and quiet and kept very tidy and clean. Our Dog fell in love with the goats (especially Colin - who is very affectionate) which were located just outside our back gate. There are direct walks from the site to the beach and a circular walk by the river that are very pleasant with an abundance of Wildlife to see. This is just what we wanted on this holiday, a place to relax with a spacious garden to sit in and for the dog to roam and sniff. Places we could walk to without having to drive, but also located close enough to other attractions and places we could visit within a short car journey. The owners live on site and can be seen most days tending and maintaining the site and are very happy and friendly to answer any questions you have. There is a reception on site that is open during the day, but also has a contact number if needed out of hours. I can highly recommend a stay here for the peace and tranquility and the great location with lots to see and do all within a short travelling distance.

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

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

Carl from Rotherham stayed at West Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


Booked and arrived within 2 hours , customer service was just amazing and so helpful.

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Jun 2025
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
A wonderful cottage , dogs so happy in enclosed garden ( as we're owners) spotlessly clean , loverly welcome pack , comfy beds , just everything you could want , and more .Lovely location , central for exploring countryside and tucked away beaches.

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!



Angela from Felixstowe stayed at West Cottage for 6 nights in May 2025


Absolutely superb.

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Jun 2025
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
Beautiful cottage. Superb location on this very quiet, tranquil and serene site. HIGHLY recommend it was well laid out, large enclosed garden and well stocked shop on site. Lovely welcome and welcome pack. Beautiful empty beaches a ten minute walk away and national trust places to visit nearby too.

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!



Malcolm from Stone stayed at West Cottage for 4 nights in May 2025


West cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 31 May 2025
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
Very peaceful. We loved the garden, a nice little sun trap. Poppylands cafe, dog friendly and seals on the beach minutes away. Also waxham barns and beach just down the rd We had a lovely time. ThAnkyou

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

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



Chris from Chelmsford stayed at West Cottage for 7 nights in May 2025


Lovely Easter weekend with the dogs

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Apr 2025
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Enjoyed a lovely weekend away at west cottage.

The location was perfect with a nice walk to a very quiet beach which was ideal for the dogs to enjoy a run around without worrying about them running over to people. Beds were really comfy and house and garden was spacious for us and our big dogs. The goodies in the welcome hamper was also nice to arrive to

There were a few things that meant this wasn't my favourite cottage I have stayed in so far. The stairs were very short and steep and not ideal for our dogs who love to sleep in our bedroom with us. We all had to be very careful coming back down the stairs including dogs and adults. The WiFi was also very poor. A fire stick is provided but the network meant nothing would connect. I did leave a voicemail with the owner in case they could rectify but didn't get a call back. In the end I managed to hotspot off my own mobile signal which was frustrating but manageable in the evenings to enjoy a film after a long walk. There were plenty of dvds available for anyone that cannot do this. We also struggled to find the charger for the hoover so struggled to keep the space clean from the dogs.

The small things that would have made this better include the oven which could do with a good clean. A foot stall would also have made the room comfier for 4 adults (but perhaps I am too spoilt at places like Dormy).

Overall however, we had a lovely trip away and I would recommend the cottage to others, especially given the location is remote but easy access to all of our favourite spots.

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

How likely are you to return?
Not again (but do please let us know why)

Kimberley from Ramsey St Marys stayed at West Cottage for 3 nights in April 2025


Sue at East Ruston Cottages replied 288 days ago
Hi Kimberley Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay overall. We totally understand that the steep stairs can be a bit of a challenge —our charming old farmhouse does have its quirks! As for the Wi-Fi, we know it can be a bit spotty in our peaceful countryside and seaside haven. All part of the charm of being tucked well away from the hustle and bustle! Regarding the hoover, we apologize for any inconvenience. It was a stand in replacement for the normal one that needed repairs. We're always working to keep everything in tip-top shape. We hope to welcome you back for another stay and hopefully you’ll find more to love about our lovely coastal cottages.

Gorgeous cosy cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Feb 2025
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
Perfect cosy cottage at the back of a farm that offers camping and pitches. Easy to get to Horsey to see the seals and I discovered more wonderful tearooms!
Woodburner was fantastic addition, but the cottage was nice and warm anyway. Garden is huge for a semi detached cottage! Thank you for having us.

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

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



Vicki from Southampton stayed at West Cottage for 4 nights in February 2025