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Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk

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Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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East Ruston, Norfolk
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bacton Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin / Super King

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk

Bristow's Barn is a gorgeous listed thatched property, sympathetically renovated last year and very well designed with the comfort of both humans and dogs in mind. The views over the quiet fields are just what you need for a relaxing break away in the Norfolk countryside. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom help multi generations enjoy a holiday together. Unlimited dogs are welcome to stay free of charge.

Property manager

Sue Allen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this apartment is in a rural area. Lost World Adventure Golf and Royal Cromer Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit East Ruston Old Vicarage and The Museum of the Broads. Hoveton Hall Gardens and Sim-Air are also worth visiting.
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East Ruston, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wroxham Barns - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bacton Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Hoveton and Wroxham Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happisburgh Hill House Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bluebell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Stalham Firehouse Museum and East Ruston Old Vicarage. The Museum of the Broads is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

An excellent company for Dogs and Humans

We had a fabulous week at Bristow Barns, so relaxing and perfect for Baxter and Tilly our two Labradors therefore! The totally enclosed garden offered huge piece of mind as Tilly is an escape artist and jumper. The service provided by ERC is second to none. Having been badly let down by a rival company they sorted out accommodation out on the Friday evening for our arrival the following morning. It’s not surprising they are national winners 6years in a row!!!
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10/10 Excellent

A great place

Bristows Barn is a great place to stay for humans and dogs. Lots of room, a great kitchen, very dog friendly with a garden for zoomies. This was our second visit and we have already booked again for next year. Thank you .
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Superb dog friendly barn

This was the second time we have stayed at Bristows Barn, and it didn’t disappoint. The barn was so clean and we felt at home straight away. The owner was so welcoming, and has thought of everything to make this a truly dog friendly place to stay. The location is wonderful, so close to weavers way, and a short drive to the lovely beaches. Can’t wait to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Exceptional property

Bristow’s Barn was a lovely property to come back to after days on the beach. Very welcoming and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Emilie W.

Home from Home

4 beagles, 4 adults and plenty of space. We loved our week at Bristow's Barn. Very relaxing and conveniently located to reach facilities, shops and so many beaches. Stephen was quick to respond to our questions. Only recommendation is for a few more pots and pans in the kitchen.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing holiday

We had an amazing holiday in Bristows Barn, fantastic location and perfect for three generations and three dogs.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Barn in Wonderful Location.

What a beautiful place Bristol’s Barn is. There is Everything you could need inside, lovely welcome pack . Small but very securely fenced and private garden . Fantastic dog walks on the doorstep, we loved Weavers Way .
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10/10 Excellent

Great place

A lovely place to stay for us and so dog friendly. The barn is spacious and the welcome pack much appreciated. The location means it's easy to walk from the door and also not far to drive to the north and east coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Perfect…dog friendly … fabulous Barn…wonderful location

Bristows Barn is a wonderful place to stay with your family and dogs. Totally dog friendly, lots of space for everyone. The separate courtyard and garden are great for chilling any time of day. Weavers way is just across the lane, so quiet, we hardly saw any other walkers. Stephen the host was so helpful, we can’t wait to come back again in November.
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10/10 Excellent

Back Again!

Second year running we’ve stayed here. Great location, Stalham just 5mins away in the car or nice 30min walk down the weaver way. The barn is spacious, modern and comfortable, the dogs love it! We will definitely be back for a third time!
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10/10 Excellent

Great for nervous pups!

Fantastic dog friendly property - so much secure outside space, including the courtyard! Quiet location, barely a car passes the property overnight and only a handful through the day!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful barn!

Lovely property, clean, welcoming, perfect and very secure garden for the dogs, comfy and well equipt throughout, wonderful conversion
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10/10 Excellent

Bristow's Barn

A beautiful well-appointed property. Truly a dog friendly property - i.e. no restrictions on where the dogs could and could not go in the house. Throws provided for the sofa, which our dogs really appreciated as they love to stretch out in comfort! Great garden - very secure - just a shame that the weather wasn't that great during our stay, so we were unable to make much use of it. Good local walks and the dogs enjoyed Winterton and Overstrand beaches too. All in all we had a lovely relaxing time at Bristow's Barn.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Perfect for a quiet break away in the countryside

We loved the location- so quiet and a short stroll to Weavers Way and to Stalham. Big property - it was just two of us and the dogs so we only used downstairs. Dogs loved the grassy garden and the big courtyard. Very welcoming and friendly owner. We really enjoyed our stay at Bristows Barn.
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Bristow's Barn East Ruston

We have just come back from a stay at Bristow's Barn with our daughter, 3 grandchildren and 4 dogs. A beautifully restored barn with plenty of room for us all. Ideal location, very short walk to Weavers Way and short drive to Bacton Woods, Bacton beach and Cart Gap. Stephen very kindly let us check in early which was very helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We have just returned from our first visit to Norfolk, staying at the Bristow’s Barn and would highly recommend this accommodation and booking with East Ruston. The accommodation was beautiful and had everything you could possibly need. The location was brilliant for walking our four dogs and it was great to see our reactive boy having the time of his life, swimming in the sea and walking for miles without any distractions. We would also like to say a big thank you to Sue for sorting out some extra goodies and birthday banners for our arrival, it was very much appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent

Quiet and Relaxing

We had high expectations of Bristow’s Barn based on the photos and it did not disappoint. The location was perfect for us, it was quiet with excellent dog walks from the door. The barn was comfortable, warm and well equipped. The kitchen had everything you would want if you planned to cook rather than eat out. We very much look forward to our return visit later on this year.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay

What a perfect week we had in Norfolk made even better by the fabulous property we stayed in. Extremely dog friendly, we took five dogs and the fully enclosed garden was excellent as was everything else provided. We had one small issue with hot water one morning,resolved within half an hour. We will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Incredible accommodation in the most wonderful location!

Incredible accommodation in the most wonderful location! We had the most amazing time celebrating my wife’s 30th birthday along with our 4 rescue dogs at Bristows Barn. I wanted to book something a little special as a surprise and it completely surpassed all expectations. The barn was so beautiful, immaculately clean and was perfect for our Romanian Rescue who can be very nervous and reactive. Whenever we needed advice or help, Stephen was fantastic at helping us and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect for us. The outside courtyard and garden was so private and perfect for us! Our dogs loved running about going on sniffari and getting all of the smells! We were so sad to leave the barn as it was just perfect and so beautiful- we can’t wait to come back in the future to explore more of the beautiful surroundings! So many wonderful beaches so close to the barn and lovely walks straight from the barn gate (weavers way being one of them) The handbook for guests was fantastic and so helpful! Cannot recommend this place enough! So so dog friendly, stunning barn and in such a great location for adventures with the pups! Thanks so much for the perfect stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Property

We have been visiting Norfolk with ERC for over 10 years & have watched Bristows Barn being restored so it was lovely to finally get to stay & it didn't disappoint! Huge spotless rooms, a beautiful kitchen & very much appreciated welcome pack. 2 outside areas for dogs (a large patio & a separate lawned area) & we had gorgeous weather so could sit out on the comfortable sun loungers. Overall we have had a lovely week in a very beautiful property in our favourite place.
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect retreat

Sue from East Ruston Cottages helped identify this as a suitable property (away from probable fireworks; secure garden for little and big dogs) - not only was it absolutely perfect with no firework noise at all and a lovely garden for dogs and humans, non-slip flooring, crates and stair gates provided, the Barn had everything you need for a comfortable holiday - a fully equipped kitchen, space, plentiful hot water, even throws for the settees, dog towels and toys. It was conveniently situated for local facilities in Stalham and lovely beaches and walks are a short distance away. Perfect accommodation in a lovely setting, definitely recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Relaxing stay with a reactive dog

We had the best time! We have a dog reactive dog and she was able to relax and enjoy walks around the area. She's not much of a beach pooch but there are plenty of walks from the doorstep that are quiet and just great walks. The barn itself is really clean, has everything you need. Plenty of space in the kitchen, beds are super comfy. Shower was really great and powerful too.
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10/10 Excellent

Already Booked Again!

This is our fourth time in Norfolk, this property is our favourite by far! Great location to get on to the Weaver Way and then 20/30 mins to other great areas for beaches and great walks The barn is modern, with a totally secure garden and totally secure yard. Total peace of mind, if you have loveable escape artists like us! Our only wish, would be a hot tub! Nevertheless, we booked again half way through our stay for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing place

We stayed (7 of us and 4dogs) in January 2023 for a week. Utterly wonderful in every way. Faultless.
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10/10 Excellent

Great place, location and host

We had a fabulous time at Bristow's Barn with our adult children plus partners. The Barn is beautifully equipped plus very comfortable and warm. The beds were extremely comfortable and the ambiance gave a cosy feel. We cooked a full on Sunday lunch plus trimmings with no problem. We had to pack and return early due to the death of a good friend and inadvertently left our salt and pepper set in the kitchen. Stephen was kind enough to post it back to us with no charge. Thank you Stephen, very kind.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Allen

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English