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Near the Norfolk coast, this seaside village cottage offers a warm welcome with its dog-friendly haven and 600m proximity to the beach. Relax in the conservatory with garden views or enjoy meals together in the bright open-plan living area.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

588225

About the area

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. Visit our Great Yarmouth travel guide
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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads black and white windmill landscape
    Norfolk Broads
    4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Caister-on-Sea Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oasis Amusements
    5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lost World Adventure Golf
    6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach
    13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station
    14 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
  • Planet Spice
    3 min drive
  • Ti's
    3 min drive
  • The Dolphin Bar
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. Scratby, Norfolk Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A very enjoyable holiday

Our week’s holiday at Brig cottage was great from start to finish , the accommodation was as shown on the website ,very clean and had everything we needed .
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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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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

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

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

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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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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10/10 Excellent

Dog friendly cottage

We really enjoyed our time in Brig cottage. It was very dog friendly and welcoming, unfortunately it rained for the first two days but we still made the most of it.
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8/10 Good

Brig Cottage

We loved our stay here. First of all, the cottage is spacious! We came with our 2 German Shepherd dogs and there was plenty of room to move around. The garden was lovely to sit in and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening sunshine. Highly recommend the bakery down the road. The beach is super close which makes for some lovely walks, we visited good old Yarmouth only a short drive away and also Winterton-on-sea which is super pretty. We loved Brigg cottage and would stay again!
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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

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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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

A short break with the dogs

What a delightful cottage. As an original fisherman's cottage of bygone years you would expect some quirky features such as the winding stairs and the low doorways but it all added to its charm. It was spotless, bright and well looked after. It felt immediately comfortable with our two dogs settling nicely. The beautiful beach is a 5 min walk. We'll definitely want to stay at Brig Cottage again. Thank you to Jane the owner and ERC for delivering excellent service.
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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

Great stay, home from home with our teenage daughter and 2 greyhounds.

Great location for beach walks and days out. Lovely bakery at end of road and lots of options for eating out and day visits. Recommend Broads boat hire as a day out. Smoke house and whites are good for dining.Lovely clean property full of character , with lovely welcome pack.Great for dog owners. Bumped into the owners when collecting the car, lovely people.
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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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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!