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Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk

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Rear of house
Open plan loung/diner
Comfy lounge seating
Dining table and games alcove
Downstairs shower room off hall

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
  • Norfolk Broads
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk

The seaside village location, 600m away from the beach means that it is perfect for a dog welcoming Norfolk break. Easy access to the huge beach with a village pub, tea room, takeaway, bakery and shop. Plenty of choices on your doorstep!



ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE
Enter into the hallway: A really good size and welcoming hallway with a cupboard exclusively for dogs accessories and plenty of room for boots and shoes too. A pine unit is great for more storage and has a choice of local leaflets and guides for you. Just off this is the …..
Kitchen: A beautifully styled galley kitchen, with wooden worktop and very well fitted out with plenty of crockery and cutlery. Fitted oven plus an electric hob, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, and a fridge all fitted in. There is an additional fridge/freezer in the outside shed with a good amount of space in both.
Also just off the hall is the ….
Shower room. Fully tiled and fitted, with shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Open plan living/dining area The two sofas provide plenty of seating in this bright and airy room. There is a TV with access to Netflix, Prime etc or switch it off and enjoy the good selection of games. The seaside theme here is really lovely with lots of homely touches and seaside photos. The dining table seats 6 very comfortably and the floor is solid all the way through. All restful colours and lots of light. Perfect to come home to after a day on the beach!
Conservatory with views and doors opening onto the rear south facing garden. Sit on the leather sofa here and there are a pair of traditional grandfather chairs to relax in too.
Upstairs: There is a door that opens up to the stairs from the living area – traditional cottage style so steep and with a 45 degree turn but they are carpeted and have a hand rail to make getting up and down them easier. These lead to a hall way with a dressing table and views to the rear garden as well as access to the bedrooms.
Double bedroom: There is a King size bed in this lovely light room with plenty of storage space, hooks for hanging, a full length mirror and carpeted floor.
Twin bedroom: In here there are two single beds with wooden frames and brand new memory foam mattresses, hanging space, bedside tables and lamps.
Upstairs Bathroom and shower room. Modern and very well fitted bath and shower cubicle with toilet and sink.

ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE
The fully enclosed garden has a good size decking area with garden furniture and a secure garden shed for guest use. This contains the BBQ and a freezer (ideal for raw dog feeders – don't forget you can order your raw dog food from our recommended local suppliers with free delivery here). There is also a travel cot, high chair and dog crates (if needed) and the shed provides great storage for any seaside equipment. There is also an outside boiler room ideal for drying wet suits and beach gear, wet dog towels too.
Boundary: There are 5ft+ high solid fences to one side and the back. Along the other side is a tall evergreen hedge with mesh bedded within it to stop small dogs getting through.
You can relax knowing you are not overlooked anywhere in the garden.
Parking: There is room for one car right in front of the cottage, off road and another can be parked very nearby in the off road pull in area.

WILL IT SUIT YOUR DOGS?
If your dog is happy with a small amount of surrounding residential noise (and there aren't a lot as the cottage has very thick walls and is set back from the road) then they should be fine. There are no dogs or people that can be seen from the cottage or garden. You will find other dogs being walked along Beach Road. The courtyard garden isn't huge but it is very secure. Once on the beach dogs are allowed off lead year round.

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 4:00 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

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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

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is home to this cottage. Britannia Pier Theatre and The David Howkins Museum of Memories are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Gariannonum Roman Fort and Elizabethan House Museum. Oasis Amusements and Lost World Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • The Pleasure Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 19 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Live Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bermuda Club - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk located?

Situated in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Caister-on-Sea Beach, Lost World Adventure Golf and Oasis Amusements. Gariannonum Roman Fort and Norfolk Broads are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beach holiday

On arriving at Brig cottage was happy to find a welcome package ,everything was clean & tidy .loved the dog cupboard and spare accessories for the pooch ,dogs have more travel items than toddlers .Very well situated for beach and pavement walks plus pub ,shop & chip shop.Scratby is a beautiful place for a relaxing time away from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

A few days away with my dog while my bathroom was being upgraded.

The cottage was clean, cosy and very well equipped. A dedicated dog cupboard had treats, bowls, towels, bedding and spare leads. The beach was a short walk away and stretched for miles. Fantastic bakery just down the road. The venetian gardens in Yarmouth are worth a visit, and the dunes behind them are great for a dog walk. Fish and chips from Monty's in Hemsby were fantastic.
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10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

Brig cottage

Lovely cottage. Stairs not good for limited mobility though.Convenient for the beach. Great bakery close by.
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10/10 Excellent

Brig Cottage, Everything was perfect

What a lovely cottage and everything was perfect for dogs Buster 1yr old springer spaniel,Barney 9 month old Labrador and us two humans, a short walk and you are on the beach, coffee and bacon rolls from Scratby Bakery are just the best and so are their cakes, lots of great places locally to visit and very dog friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!

Lovely cottage - quirky and characterful, but spacious too, clean and welcoming (thank you for the welcome goodies, much appreciated). Particularly enjoyed relaxing in the sunny conservatory with a good book and a cuppa. On arrival I was initially apprehensive as the road was busier than I had anticipated, but this did not turn out to be any issue at all. Amazing to be so close to such a gorgeous beach, we walked for miles. Useful shops, tearoom and fab bakery all within walking distance, lots of beautiful places to explore just a short drive away. Excellent communication and service from East Ruston Cottages too. Our first holiday in Norfolk and won’t be our last! A big thank you to all.
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8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Great cottage

Great cottage, a real home from home. Lovely welcome package and bottle of wine. Great location for the beach and surrounding area. We will be back.
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8/10 Good

A hidden gem..

Initially you could be forgiven for thinking that the location of Brigg Cottage is not ideal. It's close to holiday parks and chalets which during high season gets busy. However I quickly fell in love with everything about Scratby and California. The beaches are stunning and walks can be tailored to dogs and people of all abilities. We walked for miles in either direction. Once you get past the beach entry points where families congregate you generally have the beach to yourself Brigg Cottage is set away from the caravan parks but close enough to enjoy the amenities and the bus service is good. A great base for your doggy holiday
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10/10 Excellent

A long weekend break with my daughter and I

A very enjoyable break in a charming cottage. The cottage was very clean and comfortable the complementary package was a nice gesture The enclosed garden was great for our dogs ( three Spinones) all in all a ideal place to visit the surrounding countryside coast and B-roads Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Brig Cottage

Comfy, home from home cottage, very dog friendly. Close to all amenities, near to wonderful beaches.
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8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Minor faults

Great cottage but could do with bath mat ,plug on landing near dressing table, and a television with a bigger screen
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, well equipped cottage.

We really enjoyed our stay at Brig Cottage. The cottage is spacious and dog friendly, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is close to the beach, which is about 10 mins walk (the beach is year-round dog friendly) and to a bakery and a nice pub. A farm shop is not far away. The cottage stairs are very steep, and would be difficult for someone with mobility problems. We recommend this for people who want a quiet, dog friendly stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Super cozy and off the scale immaculate!

Brig Cottage is super cute! Parking right outside for ease of loading/unloading all the dogs’ and their luggage. It has the most fabulous sunny conservatory (dogs loved their sunny snoozes…). Completely enclosed garden with decking - superb for dogs. Jane, the owner, is very welcoming and the cleanliness is off the scale- even the inside of wheelie bins are kept clean. ERC’s impeccable standards just keep us coming back to Norfolk - when asked why we always go to Norfolk for our holidays….we have a mantra…. “with ERC our four legged friends get the best holiday experience for no extra charge or silly rules. Try it and Norfolk will forever be your destination.” I think we are a little bit in love with ERC and Norfolk.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

A last minute break

Comfortable, well equipped cottage in a good location for some lovely beaches. The property is tastefully decorated and furnished. We found it very comfortable. The conservatory was a lovely place to have a cuppa and read when the weather didn't allow us to use the lovely court yard garden.
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Brig Cottage - A stunning delightful cottage 5*

Another superb stay, The team were really helpful in finding us somewhere to stay within 3 weeks! This time at Brig Cottage in Scratby, a gorgeous cottage close to the beach with everything we needed for us and our 7 rescue pugs. Tastefully decorated, clean and spacious and with everything we needed, lovely welcome pack on arrival with treats for our fur babies. I cannot recommend this cottage enough for location and Jane for being so doggy friendly everything inside and out is tailored for the dogs safety and comfort! Brig Cottage is in a great location with a bakery, convenience stores and places to eat nearby or not far down in California more great places to eat. The beach is huge, clean and only minutes walk from this delightful cottage. Jane thank you so much for hosting us we have had a great week and our babies are all exhausted and happy. xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Brig Cottage

First impression was how clean the cottage was. Lovely welcoming touches such as heating on, fresh flowers and goody baskets for us and the dogs. Fully equipped with everything you could want or need. Cottage was lovely and warm and very cosy. Only down side was the staircase it was a little steep and twisting which was a challenge but do able and didn't spoil our stay at all. Had a fantastic week away, would definitely recommend. Well done ERC, from us and the doggo's
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay!

We had a great time at brigg cottage. All the local places that are recommended are lovely especially the bakery! The beach down the road was so lovely and beautiful! Most importantly the dogs absolutely loved it! Never seen them so tired!!
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8/10 Good

Barbara P., Elswick/ England

Lovely cozy cottage

What a clean cozy comfortable cottage. The position was great , only a ten minute walk to miles and miles of glorious beach. Jane the owner has made lots of thoughtful touches for the dogs and the humans. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in this area. The only downside was the dishwasher wasn’t working so we were asked not to use it which meant a lot of time spent washing up!
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10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Perfect winter location

Brig Cottage is warm, comfortable and very dog friendly. It is a 10 minute walk to a beautiful sandy beach which was great for the dogs. The beds were comfortable, kitchen well appointed and powerful shower with plenty of hot water. No complaints from us at all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Brig Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Beautiful November break

We had a fabulous time at Brig Cottage. The location is fantastic for beach walks with the hounds. There’s a friendly bakery at the end of the road which is handy for picnics and a walk along the beach to The California Tavern is ideal for a dog friendly meal out. The communication throughout from East Ruston Cottages could not have been better and there is a strong sense of them wanting you and your canine friends to have the best time. Well done Jane. We will certainly book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

It’s just a perfect little cottage

Brid cottage is a little piece of heaven ! Ideally situated with only a short walk to the beach it has everything you need to make your stay work .
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend stay

Brig Cottage is really lovely and situated a very short walk to the beach. The property was spotless and had everything we needed and we enjoyed our short break. The village has great takeaways, a bakery, garden centre, farm shop and plenty of other eating spots a walk or short drive away. The beach is sandy and wide enough to get space if you have reactive dogs like mine. The only very minor thing is that my dogs found the gravely garden uncomfortable to walk on and the small section of 5ft boundary could be topped up with some trellis maybe so you could let the dogs sit out without constant supervision. Thanks for a great break, hopefully we’ll be back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Couldn't have asked for more

What a fab place Brig Cottage is. Perfectly located, quiet and lovely sunny garden. Cottage was spotless and goodies were an added bonus. Dogs loved the long walks (12 miles on one adventure) and my mum could wander to the shops. Didn't need to drive anywhere as everything was close by. Just what we wanted from a holiday. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Brig cottage

Lovely cottage. Very clean. Everything catered for. Close to beach. Easy parking. The only thing is you have to have leads in to get dogs in and out of the car as parking is out the Front.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Dog friendly Cottage in a stunning part of the world.

Wow! Really pleasantly surprised by our whole experience from the excellent communication by East Rushton Cottages through to the gorgeous location and very dog friendly cottage. We have been to dog friendly cottages before - but this was above and beyond. From the provision of crates, bowls, dog towels, treats etc. through to the fully enclosed back garden and the information on local dog friendly places; we really appreciated the effort to keep our dogs happy...and they were so happy! We have never seen our foreign rescue (1 of our 3 dogs) so chilled - she is a nervous dog and can be quite reactive. The welcome treats for the humans were also fabulous and a lovely touch. We honestly couldnt have wanted for any more from our holiday. Thank you so much
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely lovely

Virtually everything you could possibly need and beautifully clean, we had a glorious week in Brig Cottage. Lovely walks on Scratby beach, Happisburgh Beach and in Bacton Woods followed by lunch in various pubs (including The lighthouse, The Hill House and The Star at Lessingham) Late afternoons sitting in the sun trap garden. Just lovely although could do with an extension lead so you can dry your hair on the landing without having to move everything.

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Hosted by Sue Allen

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