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Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages

North Walsham apartment with kitchen

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A bedroom with two beds, a sliding glass door, and a wall with a circular painting.
A conservatory with wicker furniture, large glass doors, and a view of a garden.
A two-story brick house with a garage, a covered driveway, and a small front yard with a hedge and a flower bed.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in washing machine, a stove, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Trunch, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mundesley Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bacton Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

North Walsham

In North Walsham .At this North Walsham apartment, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mundesley Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Norfolk Motorcycle Museum. Norfolk Coast and Bacton Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Mundesley Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Norfolk Motorcycle Museum - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Bacton Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Norfolk Broads - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 10 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Peasants’ Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shambles Bar Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Gunton Arms - ‬14 min drive

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

621305

Frequently asked questions

How close is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages to the airport?

This apartment is 18.3 mi (39-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages to the beach?

This apartment is 3.5 mi (11-min drive) from Mundesley Beach and 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from Bacton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages to downtown North Walsham?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Trunch.

Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Five stars all round.

Great cottage in a very peaceful location. Very generous welcome pack. Comfortable and well equipped with lots of throws and gear for dogs. We have been staying in places managed by East Ruston Cottages since shortly after Sue Allen forned the best organisation in the universe. ERC rules.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Swallowdale- excellent place!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Swallowdale Trunch

Third visit just as good as previous times home from home. Lovely bungalow in lovely area would recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy stay

Comfortable bungalow in a peaceful location. Suited our country dog who is not used to having neighbours ! Location provided easy access to beach in Mundersley, Tavern Tasty and North Walsham shopping. Generous welcome pack for us and our dog. We hope to stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay

We had a lovely week here. Walks from the village are varied and found some beautiful places. Easy to get to both the North and East coasts - great walks at Blakeney/Cley, Bacton, Happisburgh, Mundesley and on the Paston Way. Bungalow a real home from home and has everything you could need - and a fantastic welcome goodies pack. Thoroughly recommended.