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Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Trunch, Norfolk
  • Mundesley Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bacton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cromer Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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

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

North Walsham

Located in North Walsham, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Broads and Cromer Beach. Sim-Air and Amazona Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Trunch, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Mundesley Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bacton Beach - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cromer Beach - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cromer Pier - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Felbrigg Hall - 20 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard Gardens - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swallowdale | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mundesley Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and Norfolk Coast. Bacton Beach and Sim-Air are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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.
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalind S.

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.
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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.
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8/10 Good

Julie W.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Superb

Not a word I use much but it is certainly very apt here. Arrived late after the journey from hell but the welcome packs for humans and dogs were a welcome surprise. Spent the weekend chilling in the conservatory and garden waiting for the crowds to subside. Spent the week discovering North Norfolk. Lovely place, worthy of top score all round.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Fabulous holiday bungalow

Very lovely holiday home. Modern and everything is well stocked, particularly for dogs. It is a home from home with a lovely plentiful welcome food package provided by the owner . You can even watch Netflix! Garden is of a good size . Lots of toys and bowls crate or dog buggies available to use. Great location to beaches Bacton and Seapalling to name a couple . Short drive to Cromer Sheringham and Bacton woods . Local pub for meals or just a drink. Lovely village location with lots of walks . Our 2nd visit to this property. A wonderful flower bouquet was also left for our Anniversary.
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8/10 Good

A quiet, peaceful dog friendly cottage.

Swallowdale is the most dog friendly place we have ever stayed, everything our cocker spaniel could need was there. He had a wonderful, relaxing stay (being a reactive dog he finds relaxing difficult at times). The area was so quiet and peaceful, a real home from home. Us humans also enjoyed our stay with a very well equipped kitchen and 4 of the best nights sleep we have had in a long time! We can also highly recommend Bacton Woods (only 10 minutes away) for some lovely dog walks. We all had a great holiday and will be booking with East Ruston Cottages again as the level of dog friendliness can not be beaten.
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10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay

A clean and comfortable property with enclosed garden which suited our GSD. Loved the welcome pack.
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

Winter Break

Swallowfield is very well equipped, and was warm with comfortable beds. The back garden is 100% dog proof, and sniffy. The area is very quiet, and central to lots of places to visit. A nice welcome pack for both humans and dog. Had a nice meal at the pub in the village.
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10/10 Excellent

Swallowdale Trunch

Third visit just as good as previous times home from home. Lovely bungalow in lovely area would recommend
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8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Enjoyable mini break

We had an enjoyable long weekend break with Darcy our golden retriever at Swallowdale. Impressed with the doggy goodie bag and human one! No need to rush out to the shops on arrival. Good location to get to Bacton and Mundsley beaches and not far from Cromer. Very comfy beds and sofa.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Swallowdale

Nice comfortable dog friendly accommodation my only criticism is the side gage needs replacing which you need to open to access the tap for the hose which you sometimes need to clear up after the dogs.
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Brilliant!

Wonderfully equipped cottage. Comfy beds. Practical flooring for dogs. Brilliant WiFi. Amazing welcome pack both for humans and dogs. Everything you could need to go on holiday. Home from home. Marvellous little village setting and Have booked to return ! 10 out of 10 .
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home

This is our second stay at swallowdale and all I can say is it’s like HOME FROM HOME! The dogs knew as soon as we drove into the estate where we was. They made themselves at home. The dog flooring thru the house definitely helps when they are playing so they don’t slip! We forgot the dog bowls but Caroline always makes sure she has plenty in the garage. We are vegan and Caroline always makes sure we have a hamper catered to that. Which is so lovely as she always goes above n beyond. We will only ever stay with east Ruston, and only ever at swallowdale as we find Caroline has everything for the dogs. Prams, cages of different sizes, throws, bowls, dog flooring, games if ur bored (which I doubt u will be) Kitchen is always to a high standard. The arm chair is Devine it’s so comfy u wont want to get out! We have booked again for October and march next year! Thank u so much Caroline & east Ruston for an amazing stay
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful bungalow in Trench North Norfolk

Our fifth holiday booking through ERC. As usual, the property was spotlessly clean. Swallowdale had lots of dog beds, toys, bowls, throws etc so no need to worry if you'd left anything at home. The welcome pack for both humans and dogs was excellent. The location is great for reactive or nervous dogs as it's very peaceful. The fully enclosed garden ensures no worries about escapees. Quiet beaches and country walks are easily reached. Dogs and humans enjoyed a very comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this property and ERC as the customer service is excellent. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfectly located hidden gem in Trunch

We arrived at Swallowdale on Friday. Opening the door for our spaniel to explore we were met with a generous welcome hamper and impeccably presented and clean home from home. Our spaniel loved the property, enjoyed running around on the flooring (she has a tendancy to slide around on normal wood flooring). Garden was perfect with patio for a dog loo when the grass was too soggy. She loved the secret pathway for sniffing. The location in Trunch was perfect for trips to Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich as well as local walks. Loved the place!
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10/10 Excellent

Just what we needed

The amazing welcome pack for us and our dog was the confirmation that this was a good decision to try self catering again. The enclosed garden and quiet location was another bonus. Our dog settled straight away and we had uninterrupted nights of sleep for all of us. The added provisions for all ages and sizes of dogs was a unique positive. The nearby beaches of Happisburgh and Cart Gap with the cliff top walks were really relaxing. Really a home from home and recommended with no hesitation.
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10/10 Excellent

Couldn’t fault it. Will be booking again.

Welcome pack outstanding . The bungalow had everything for the dogs. Garden fully secure . Lovely peaceful village. Pleasant walks around the village for the dogs. Had everything we wonted above expectations. Customer service first class. Will definitely be booking through East Ruston Cottages again and more than likely returning back to Swollodale as home from home.

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