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

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Living area
A brick building with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a picnic table.
A rustic building with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a gravel driveway.
A spacious living room with a dark leather sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table, and bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norfolk Broads
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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East Ruston, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cromer Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪32 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.

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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

Property # 11233089
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

  • Norfolk Broads - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Cromer Beach - 32 min drive - 39.3 km
  • University of East Anglia - 42 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 52 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Broadlands Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pleasure Boat Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grebe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bristow's Barn | East Ruston Cottages. East Ruston, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Valerie W.

Fabulous barn

Great place, well equipped only problem we had was the demolition of a building in the farmyard !! Noise and dust was horrendous, so much so that we moved properties half way through the week !!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your kind comments about the Barn, and it was unfortunate that the demolition work took place during your holiday. This was something that I didn't know when was going to happen. I am glad ERC were able to assist with alternative accommodation. You would be most welcome should you choose to stay with us again. Best wishes, Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Lovely place to stay with our big dog. Range of crates available for her to sleep in, including an extra large one. Owner popped round to introduce himself and could not have been more helpful.We will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second visit to this lovely house

This was our second visit to Bristow, we loved it the first time and didn't disappoint coming back this year. The house is warm and comfortable, its layout is perfect for my family and for the dogs. Gardens to side and rear very secure and being able to park by the back gate makes it easy to put dogs straight into the garden and shower them before they come in the house. Location to beach, Weavers Way and then town of Stalham perfect. OK, internet could be better if that is crucial to you but its adequate. Would we return for a third visit, hell yes! It feels like coming home
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2026
Thank you for your review and I'm so glad you all loved the Barn. Hopefully see you again soon! Best wishes, Stephen
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing holiday

We had an amazing holiday in Bristows Barn, fantastic location and perfect for three generations and three dogs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bristows Barn

Our second stay at this lovely property. Lovely peaceful location and fully secure garden for the dogs. Love that all the East Ruston Cottages are truly dog friendly and no limits on where dogs can go in the properties! Would recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed our lovely area, thank you for your kind words, best wishes, Stephen
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Excellent week away

A fabulous property, very clean, spacious, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and everything you need for the dogs. Wonderful welcoming tray and fresh flowers. Excellent location for local walks and nearby beaches are only 15 minutes in the car. Plenty of supermarkets in the locality plus farm shops. We couldn’t have been made to feel any more welcome and would love to go back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kirsty G.

Second visit to Bristow’s Barn

This was our second visit to Bristow’s Barn and we have stayed in seven other ERC’s. Another great week was had by all of us and the barn was everything we wanted again. We love the location as it is so quiet but also a short drive to the coast and shops.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you again soon, Stephen
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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 .
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful barn!

Lovely property, clean, welcoming, perfect and very secure garden for the dogs, comfy and well equipt throughout, wonderful conversion
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An outstanding property

This is an outstanding property … exactly what was needed for our large party + 4 dogs. We had an impromptu ‘dog agility’ event in the spacious garden (soon overtaken by two small children!) and the dining and sitting areas are perfect for a large party. Walks from the door and dog friendly beaches only 10 minutes - what more could we ask for?
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, the dog agility course sounds wonderful! Hope to see you again, best wishes, Stephen
From a partner site

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 .
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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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