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Jack's Shack | East Ruston Cottages

Apartment with kitchen, near Norfolk Broads

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Living area
Bathroom
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Horsey Windpump
  • Place, Britannia Pier Theatre
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Jack's Shack | East Ruston Cottages

The village location and so close to the beach means that it is the perfect dog friendly Norfolk holiday cottage! Miles of walks from the door and all you need in the village itself, means you can leave the car alone for a week. If you want to explore you have miles of beaches and other interesting villages up and down the coast.

ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE:
Entrance through the side door into…

Kitchen/diner: A very well equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge freezer and plenty of cupboard storage space and worktops. Kettle and toaster and microwave. Wooden flooring throughout and plenty of room for the dogs. The dining table easily seats 6 and the 2 areas are separated by a feature brick wall. The sideboard has plenty of information on the area, games and a special information and fundraising section for the local seal colony. There is an adjoining utility room with dishwasher and washing machine and plenty of cupboard space for dog food. All the bowls and more are kept here for the dogs. Just off this is the …

Shower room: Walk in panelled shower, toilet and sink with cupboard storage, heated towel rail and window opening onto the dunes.

Living room: This is at the front of the house, beyond the dining area and stairs and both can be separated off by wooden stable type doors. The room is bright and very nicely decorated. There are 2 sofas, offering plenty of seating for 4, a large coffee table, plenty of books and a 43″ Hisense Smart TV with Freeview / Netflix. Winter evenings can be made cosy with the wood burning stove.

Conservatory: Just beyond the living room is the little conservatory, a perfect place to sit on a sunny day if it’s a bit too windy or cool to sit outside. Two lovely armchairs, table and lamps.

Back through the living room to the stairs which are a little steep, fitting with the age and style of the cottage, but carpeted and with hand rails both sides. There is the option to slot in one of the 2 supplied Dog G8s at the top or bottom of the stairs.

Front bedroom: King size bed in a roomy bedroom with a vanity unit – sink and plenty of storage. Wardrobe, bedside tables and lamps and views over the garden. Curtains have black out thermal linings. Windows have restricted openings but can be opened fully by pressing two buttons.

Rear bedroom: Double bed with hanging space and side tables. This is a smaller bedroom but this is made up for by the lovely views across the dunes and big skies. As with the front bedroom the curtains have black out linings and the window has a restricted opening setting that can easily be over-ridden.



ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE:
Courtyard: The front garden is a lovely long courtyard style area with plenty of room for the 2 sets of seating – one a picnic style round bench near the conservatory and the other is armchair seating under a waterproof sun-shade sail. The surface is stone slabs with plenty of plants. The fencing is solid wood all round and 6ft high.

Parking is inside the garage and there is space for one car across the garage entrance. Further parking if needed can be advised on booking.

Outside tap is located on the dune side of the house (ie at the back) and has one short lead to hose sandy paws and feet and a further long hose which is fed to the front garden. There is a small bistro style seating set here too.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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

About the area

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is home to this apartment. Britannia Pier Theatre and The David Howkins Museum of Memories are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lost World Adventure Golf and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. Oasis Amusements and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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Winterton on Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Horsey Windpump - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Yarmouth Stadium - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Buckenham Station - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Planet Spice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Frying Scotsman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lacon Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Return - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hemsby Beach Café - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jack's Shack | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jack's Shack | East Ruston Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jack's Shack | East Ruston Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jack's Shack | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in Great Yarmouth, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Norfolk Coast and Lost World Adventure Golf. Oasis Amusements is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Our second stay at Jacks Shack

We had another wonderful stay at this property. Situated right behind the dunes you can be on the spectacular beach within a few minutes. The property itself is very comfortable and welcoming. Beds are super comfy and Caroline caters for everything you would need. Garden has a Mediterranean and peaceful aura especially at night when the lights come on. Our furry ones love it here and 100% we will be back. Very relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting

Lovely accommodation. Could not have been better. Great location. Will definitely be returning . Great pub and cafe close by
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10/10 Excellent

Will go back

We have never been to a cottage so well equipped not only with utensils but food as well !! A perfect location for the beach, lots of dog friendly cafes and pubs nearby. Would definetley stay there again
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Pluto's holiday!

Since we have had our rescue dog, Pluto, it has become a 'tradition' to take him on the holiday he would choose for himself, and the Norfolk seaside is his favourite place! East Ruston Cottages are so wonderfully dog friendly, and Jack's Shack was also comfortable and luxurious. There was such a sense of generosity in the cottage, and we appreciated our welcome basket. The garden was beautifully designed and dog proof, even for Pluto who is well known as an escape artist. The location is particularly special. It was wonderful to cross the sand dunes and then walk for miles, so we didn't use our car while we were there. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

The owners thought if everything

Beautiful cottage, location and village. Owners thought of everything and thoughtful extras. Village is so quiet was so easy to relax. Going back in the summer to enjoy the longer dsys and warmer weather,
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful to be back at Jack's Shack

Wonderful to be back at Jack's Shack! A lovely, cosy cottage in a great location (right on the dunes) with everything humans and dogs might need for short or long breaks in this beautiful part of the Norfolk coast. The welcome basket has some tasty treats to get the holiday off to a great start and there are plenty of dog beds, bowls, toys and treats to please four-legged guests too. It is undoubtedly the best provisioned holiday cottage we've stayed in. Winterton has a great Fish & Chip shop and Poppy's Tea Room and the Seal View Cafe (right on the dunes) are perfect stops for coffee and lunch. We hope to be back very soon.
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10/10 Excellent

The best stay we've ever had anywhere !

We have used East Ruston Cottages previously and we're so impressed with their dog friendly approach. We decided to try somewhere new this time, a new accomodation called Jacks Shack. The location is absolutely fantastic super close to the beach and local amenities. The cottage itself is perfect spacious, clean and has literally everything we needed for our dog and baby. What really made a difference to me was the host. Caroline almost feels like a friend to me now. Shes so warm, helpful and understanding. Her welcome goodies and things she had for us to use was the best we have ever seen. We are looking already to book again for next year. Thank you for allowing us to make so many fun memories on our first trip with the new baby too!
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10/10 Excellent

Cathryn H.

A fantastic place to stay!

We've just come back from an amazing stay in Jack's Shack! It's such a lovely cottage - it backs onto the dunes, and is just a few minutes walk from a beautiful beach. No roads to cross to get to the sea!! The Cottage has absolutely everything you need - nothing has been overlooked - and it's so dog-friendly which made our stay very relaxing! It's very comfortable, with a nautical theme throughout, and it has a lovely little sun room from which to enjoy the gorgeous, fully enclosed garden (which is prettily lit-up on a night). On arrival, we were greeted with a very nice welcome pack, and there was even one for our pup too! The Cottage is down a quiet lane, so no passing traffic, and it's very peaceful and tranquil. Use of the garage for the car was an added bonus. An extremely well-equipped, dog-friendly cottage. We would highly recommend, and we'd love to return!! Caroline was a very helpful and responsive host.
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10/10 Excellent

27/10-31/10

This was one of the most relaxing , well thought out cottages I have ever stayed in. Not only did it have everything provided for us humans the dogs were well catered for too. You really only need bring yourselves and your dogs, everything is here for everyone from beds,bowls,crates,throws,towels for the dogs ,also treats and spare food if needed to a lovely welcome basket for humans, and the most comfortable cosy cottage. Everything is there ,spotlessly clean and comfortable , easy access to the dunes/ beach and sea with some beautiful walks, coffee shop, small shop and pub a few minutes walk too. Will 100% be booking again and would thoroughly recommend to everyone x
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10/10 Excellent

Everything you need for a perfect seaside holiday with your dog.

Another return visit to the wonderful Jack's Shack and it didn't disappoint. Caroline has created a warm and welcoming gem in beautiful Winterton-on-Sea and has thought of everything you or your dog might need. This cosy, well-equipped cottage is in a great location, right on the dunes and with easy access to the beach, cafes, a shop and the best fish & chips in Norfolk! Thoroughly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

Perfect

Jacks Shack is a fabulous cottage to stay in. Absolutely everything and more is provided , that you could possibly need for a great holiday and for the dogs - even emergency upset stomach dog food! Perfectly located right on the dunes and the village amenities a very short stroll away. Loved all the little decorative touches throughout the cottage and the conservatory was perfect to sit in, lovely and warm on a windy afternoon. Being able to drift off to sleep,in a super comfortable bed, listening to the sea was just perfect. The garden had several different seating areas and great for the dogs with high fences all round. Caroline, the owner was very helpful and sorted a small issue out immediately. Would highly recommend a stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage

Fantastic little cottage situated right behind the sand dunes at Winterton on Sea in Norfolk right by the beach . Lovely and cosy with everything you could want and more. Hosts provided a brilliant welcome basket for both humans and our excited dog, Jasper. Great little dog friendly village with a smashing pub and cafe . Would highly recommend recommend to any dog owner who wants a relaxing break but has a dog who loves swimming and meet people. Thank you so much for our wonderful stay xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Lovely cottage right by the dunes

Thank you, we had a extremely lovely & relaxing week at Jack's Shack! The location couldn't be better with direct access to the dunes - which was great for our nervous rescue dog and the humans loved it too! It was also very close to the village centre, great for getting fish & chips on our first night. The house itself was very stylish with lovely original art work and bigger than expexted. It was also very well equipped - anything you might need in a kitchen was there, down to cake forks and a potato masher... and a very nice selection of mugs ;-) Also lots of dog beds, dog covers for the sofa, even some emergency dog food for upset tummies, which we thankfully didn't need. Although the dog shampoo did come in very handy when the dogs discovered dead seals on the beach for rolling in - on the lead after that on that part of the beach! Also a great selection of books, maps, bird guide books etc. Caroline was very welcoming and really helpful when I got in touch with questions. Thanks also for the lovely welcome pack for humans and hounds - Maisie and Liese love the dolphin toy!
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10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing for both Dogs and Humans

We all absolutely loved Jacks Shack. Caroline has thought of everything and the cottage was so well equipped and stocked. The location was perfect for us with everything we needed close by. We were blessed with excellent weather and spent many happy hours on the beach and swimming.
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10/10 Excellent

Just Perfect

For me staying with my two dogs, Jacks Shack was the perfect location, and perfect accommodation. Out of the back door and straight onto the dunes where my boys could run, walk, sniff freely off lead. A few minutes (or more dependant on sniffing) and you are at the beach. Jacks Shack is a very comfortable cottage and well equipped with lots of cups, plates etc. dishwasher, washing machine (should you need??) Totally enclosed garden so completely safe for dogs. Winterton is a quietish lovely location with just one pub, which suited us. If you want rowdy late nights, this is not a place for you!!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, charming village, lovely cottage

Norfolk (& especially Winterton) is perfect for our dog & therefore perfect for us. Jack’s Shack is located right on the dunes & so easy to get out for lovely walks, but also under 5 minutes to Poppy's tea room & pub which are very dog friendly as well as the excellent fish & chips shop & the corner store. The cottage itself has lots of equipment for both humans and dogs. The only niggles for us (being old) are the lack of a chair/stool in the bedroom (the bed is quite high) and the dim lights making reading & doing jigsaws difficult. Obviously having the only toilet downstairs is not ideal, especially with a sleeping dog on the way through to the bathroom, but it is not a big problem. It is a very quiet location - just the birds to wake us up and the bed is very comfortable (both very important to us, although the pillows didn’t suit us and the sheets were heavily creased). The heating also worked very well. The front garden is nice & sheltered & fairly private and it was good to have the loungers. The seating in the lounge & dinning area could have been better, but were OK. We found it disappointing that we could not access the cottage before 4 on check in day and had to leave before 10 on check out day, especially as we were only there for 3 nights.
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Lovely well equipped house that is more than dog friendly on the sand dunes at Winterton on sea.

Nestled right near the beach, this charming dog-friendly cottage is a perfect getaway for pet lovers. The outdoor area offers plenty of room for you to enjoy the sun whilst your furry friends have access to the picturesque beach and sand dunes easily. Parking available in the garage. Inside, the cottage is cozy and well-appointed, with comfortable furnishings and all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Dog amenities go above and beyond what you usually expect in a self catering cottage. (We have found this to always be the case at ERC) Our pup loved the nearby dog-friendly cafe/ pub. If you’re looking for a relaxed escape where your dog is just as welcome as you are, this cottage is an absolute gem! Highly recommended for both two-legged and four-legged travelers alike.
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10/10 Excellent

Clare E.

Outstanding location

Jacks Shack was wonderful! We had a fabulous long weekend. Caroline had thought of every home comfort for us and the dogs, I have not stayed anywhere before where the dogs have been so well catered for. The cottage is lovely, calm, quiet and in the most amazing location.. we loved having the dunes and beach outside of our back door. I am already searching for dates to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful to be back at Jack's Shack

Another wonderful visit to Winterton-on-Sea and Jack's Shack. Caroline has provided everything you could need for a dog-friendly holiday by the sea and the welcome basket is the best we have received at any rental property. Jack's Shack is virtually on the dunes making it so easy for humans and dogs to go for lovely walks from the doorstep regardless of the tides. The Seal View is a perfect place to stop for a coffee and the fish & chips from the Winterton Fish Bar are the best around!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing

What a brilliant place to stay. Everything down to the last tiny detail had been thought about and implemented. We took our 2 dogs and they absolutely loved it, there was just everything that you could think of for them to enjoy their stay. We were made to feel so welcome and the communication before hand was brilliant. We will definitely go back to Jack's Shack!! Thank you!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We’ve had a lovely stay at Jack’s Shack. Caroline was fantastic, lots of communication and additional touches which made such a difference. We’ve never stayed in such a well equipped house, it had everything and more. Would definitely recommend and we will be back. Thank you, Caroline!
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10/10 Excellent

carol B.

Wow what a find this lovely place was.

What a fabulous place to stay, from the location, to the facilities to everything thought of for the dogs, we really cannot fault Jack's Shack. The kitchen was so well equipped, the bed super comfy with quality bed linen and pillows and everywhere was spotless and furnished to a lovely standard which felt very homely. The log burner was easy to light with logs provided. We loved to be able to walk out the back directly onto the dunes but still so close to the fish shop, pub and tea room all literally a 2/3 mins walk. Everything has been thought of and we are very much looking forward to another visit next year.
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10/10 Excellent

The perfect place to take a breath & chill

We have had a fantastic week staying at Jacks Shack which was in the perfect location for exploring the Norfolk coast. The cottage was clean, well presented & every comfort gad be thought of by the owner. This is the best holiday home we have stayed in.
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10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay by the dunes!

We stayed for four nights at a lovely little cottage (Jack’s Shack) which is right behind the dunes at Winterton on sea. Gorgeous beach, lovely little village, really cosy little cottage with literally everything you might ever need! I loved how incredibly hound-friendly this holiday was - the owner clearly really loves dogs and my dog felt so welcome! The communication before, during and after my stay (from the owner and from the East Ruston team),was exceptional, and I will definitely consider having a holiday stay with East Ruston cottages another time.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Stay At Jack's Shack

We have been stopping in cottages for many years but this was by far the best, loved the little perks & genuine personal contact. Fair play to Corraline.

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Hosted by Sue Allen

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