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Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages

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A backyard with a hot tub, a patio table, and chairs.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a sliding glass door leading to a patio area.
A single-story house with a brick exterior, a front garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Garage parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Scratby, Norfolk
  • Place, Caister-on-Sea Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near The Glebe
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Scratby, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Caister-on-Sea Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • beach near The Glebe - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 20 min drive - 10.6 km
  • University of East Anglia - 46 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 12 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Frying Scotsman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Never Turn Back Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Return - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages on 2 Nov 2026 start from £758, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages located?

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

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. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great home, great location

What a fantastic stay, absolutely nothing to fault. Location is fantastic, home spotless with absolutely everything thought of to make a home from home holiday. Hot tub was a wonderful addition. We will definitely return. Great communication from owners for a smooth stay
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you for taking the time to give us a lovely review. We are so pleased that you had a fantastic stay and we look forward to welcoming you all back to Woodpecker Lodge next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very pleasant stay

A lovely bungalow which provided everything for myself and the dogs. I will be returning there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thank you for taking the time to give us a great review. We are so glad that you and your dogs enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you and your dogs back to Woodpecker Lodge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place to stay

Woodpecker Lodge is a modern, spacious, high-spec bungalow. The hot tub is a great asset and there is a small shop, bakery and chippy in easy walking distance.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a lovely review of Woodpecker Lodge and our surrounding areas, your feedback is much appreciated. We are so glad that you all had a great week and we look forward to welcoming you all back to Woodpecker Lodge in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Absolutely fantastic accommodation and location, exceeded our expectations, and everything was exactly as advertised, owners very helpful and allowed us to check in early on arrival, cannot fault the accommodation and area. We had a fabulous time and will be returning in 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. So glad you all had a great stay at Woodpecker Lodge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely dog-friendly holiday house

Lovely little house, very clean. Handy location across the road from a shop, cafe & garden centre with huge selection of dog treats. Ten minute walk to the beach (15 minutes if you're stopping for sniffs!), which was beautiful & sandy, and dog-friendly. Lots of cafe's and places to eat - definitely try the bakery & the farm shop nearby. Easy to get to the supermarkets & pleasure beach in Great Yarmouth. Spacious house, with enclosed garden, and lots of useful things for dogs, as well as fully equipped kitchen. Well worth a trip, we will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2026
We are so glad that you all enjoyed your holiday at Woodpecker Lodge.Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Woodpecker Lodge.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good base

Lovely little bungalow on the edge of the village, very well equipped and convenient for the local beaches. A good base from which to visit the countryside .
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your family holiday at Woodpecker Lodge and enjoyed visiting the local beaches and countryside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous place

Myself and my friends had a lovely time at Woodpecker cottage with our dogs. The owners have thought of literally everything you could need for a stay. The Property is very comfortable for both dogs and humans. Nearby area has a lovely dog friendly beach, and few places to get food with a handy shop across the road and short drive to some nice pubs and restaurants. Would highly recommend Woodpecker Lodge.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review of your stay at Woodpecker Lodge. We are so glad that you, your friends and your dogs all had a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect property, massively dog friendly, perfect location, easy acces to shops beach and much more, hot tub topped it off along with the welcome pack of goodies, will be going back. California inn for food was outstanding and so friendly and welcoming, scratby beach was stunning and perfect for the dog walk. Spotless when we arrived couldnt fault anything.
Yuki at the beach
Yuki at scratby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely bungalow

A very well equipped holiday home for humans and dogs. Very clean and well situated for days out and the beach. A lovely week had by all.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your great review of Woodpecker Lodge. We are so glad that you all had a lovely week. We look forward to welcoming you back to Woodpecker Lodge in the future
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect short break

A wonderful modern bungalow with everything you could need for a dog friendly break. A short walk to a fabulous beach, and plenty of room to relax in the hot tub. A great location for exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scatby Yarmouth

Loved it here great for the beach and plenty to do dog friendly we're ever you go really cant fault it thumbs up from me
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Stay

We recently spent a long weekend at Woodpecker lodge and it was the most perfect place. The attention to detail was second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property particularly for reactive dog owners.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Woodpecker Lodge. We are so pleased that you had a great time and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect

Hot tub was amazing, the lodge was modern with everything we needed, our dogs were so relaxed all the photos I took were of them enjoying the luxurious dog beds provided, we had a lovely stay for our 40th wedding anniversary and will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments, we really appreciate it and are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay so much. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Woodpecker Lodge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gold star property

Woodpecker lodge has everything anyone could wish for to have a fabulous relaxing holiday, dogs included. We will be back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good secure garden.

We had a lovely time. Enjoyed the hot tub. So lovely to walk down to the amazing beach from woodpecker lodge.Had fun playing darts and the Doggies loved the big dog beds
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Dogs and humans had an Amazing time in this well equipped house .Great location in walking distance to village and dog friendly beach .Hot tub was a bonus .
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of Woodpecker Lodge! It sounds very much like you had a great time & we look forward to welcoming you back. Sue
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

The bungalow was very well equipped and the owners had left some very welcome supplies for our arrival. Lots of information about the facilities of the bungalow as well as places to visit. Also lots of blankets etc for our 4 legged friends. Only downside was road was a little noisy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous place!

We had a lovely long weekend at Woodpecker Lodge! The place is really lovely with everything you need. The bed is so comfy and so are the sofas! I would highly recommend the local farm shop Hirsts, the meat and fish and local veg are so good. Local beaches are also ideal for taking your dog for a walk on the beach, our Great Dane loved the freedom!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great stay.

We loved our stay at Woodpecker Lodge. The accommodation was fantastic with everything we could possibly want and need. Our dog was certainly spoiled with the variety of treats, toys and beds to use and he loved playing in the garden before heading off to the amazing nearby beaches.. The nearby building work did not disturb as when we were in the garden as luckily they were not working nearby whilst we stayed. Overall a fantastic stay and we were really impressed. I’m sure we will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your holiday at Woodpecker Lodge, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Woodpecker Lodge for another visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scratby 4 night break

Had a great break at Woodpecker Lodge,the property was everything you could ask for. At the end of a close and back garden & hot tub not overlooked. Short 10 mins to walk to the beach. Would recommend highly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Christmas break!

As soon as we walked in to Woodpecker Lodge we knew we would have a great holiday - immaculately clean, with some Christmas decorations, it was immediately inviting. We explored many of the local beaches and towns, loved the local bakery and the Smokehouse. For the dogs, we couldn’t have asked for more with a large assortment of crates, throws on the sofas and spare towels, not to mention a fabulous welcome hamper! There were even some steps to help my old boy up and down from the sofa. Evenings in the hot tub, the added bonus, meant we had a great Christmas break! Definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a great review of Woodpecker Lodge and our surrounding areas, your lovely feedback is much appreciated. We are so glad that you all had a lovely week and are pleased that you all enjoyed the home comforts that we supply, including the hot tub. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Woodpecker Lodge in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property, good location

Had a lovely week here with our dog and little boy. Perfect base for exploring, venturing to the beach and relaxing. Lovely daily walks to the baker and the view from Scratby beach. Short drive to Winterton-on-sea where beach access was more suited to our old dog :) The house was so well set up, clean, spacious and very very comfy. Plenty of storage for clothes and cupboard space for food in the kitchen! . Generously furnished and very clean throughout.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Thank you so much for a great 5* review of Woodpecker Lodge, we would love to welcome you back. Sue
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

This visit we came midweek this gave us more opportunities to explore other areas as Woodpecker Lodge is in a good location. Lovely clean, warm and modern property. Great for our family as my dad is 93 and my hound is over 14. You really don’t need to bring much for your dogs as this property has everything. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Woodpecker

To find somewhere that 6 adults and 6 spaniels all loved and had no complaints about must be worth shouting about! The closeness to the sea and the amount of stuff provided for the dogs made this a very easy and relaxing week. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Lodge

Absolutely gorgeous and spacious bungalow with everything (and more!) needed for humans and dogs. Lovely welcome hamper, super comfy bed and great beds for dogs too. In a quiet cul-de-sac and just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Convenience store just across the road and a lovely bakery and fish & chip shop within 5 minute walk. Honestly couldn’t find fault with anything and was very sad to leave.
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