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Bumblebee Cottage | East Ruston Cottages

Apartment in Norwich with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Step into Bumblebee, a cozy retreat nestled in the countryside. Unwind by the wood burning stove or relax outside with al fresco seating and direct access to the paddock through 3ft solid wooden fencing. This charming home offers modern comforts like free unlimited superfast Wi-Fi, a Tassimo coffee machine, and a large smart TV for indoor entertainment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bumblebee Cottage | East Ruston Cottages

ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE:
Entry through the private courtyard straight into the

Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner
Karndean flooring throughout this very well fitted and stylish kitchen with an electric cooker with induction hob, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine, microwave and toaster. There’s a large smart TV in the lounge and free unlimited superfast Wi-Fi so you can access all your usual online viewing. Snuggle up on the comfortable sofa in front of the wood burning stove for those frosty nights or throw the doors open and let the fresh air and bird song in on a sunny evening.

Kingsize bedroom
Very comfortable king size bed with wardrobe, chest of drawers, hair dryer and lovely views across the fields.

En-suite shower room
Modern spacious shower room, with toilet, sink, shaver point and storage.

ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE:
Courtyard
Bumblebee has its own patio area with outside seating and direct access to the paddock through 3ft solid wooden fencing. Bumblebee also has its own two-seater hot tub for the ultimate relaxing holiday.

Paddock
The paddock fencing is slightly higher than the courtyard, but not solid. There is wire stock fencing between the post and rail fencing. Guests staying at The Walnut and The Peanut have shared access to the paddock, but only one property may have use at one time.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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

633275

About the area

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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfolk Broads and Cromer Beach. East Ruston Old Vicarage and The Museum of the Broads are also worth visiting.
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Happisburgh, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bacton Beach - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hickling Broad - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 15 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Worstead Station - 19 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Broadlands Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Harnser - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard Gardens - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bumblebee Cottage | East Ruston Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Where is Bumblebee Cottage | East Ruston Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.7 km) from East Ruston Old Vicarage and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Happisburgh Lighthouse. Stalham Firehouse Museum and The Museum of the Broads are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Bumblebee Cottage | East Ruston Cottages Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Second time here

This is our second visit and won't be our last! Lovely holiday home and very lovely hosts. We would highly recommend it
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10/10 Excellent

A bee-autiful place to stay

Bumblebee is very lovely - really comfortable and well thought out accommodation with a great hot tub and of course the dog paddock. An easy walk to the coast and the Star pub - what could be better? Thanks to Paul and Stella who are excellent hosts and thanks for the welcome pack - Daisy the greyhound just loves the dog treats. Thoroughly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Simply the best

Absolutely can not fault our stay at Bumblebee Cottage. Due to a family health issue we didn’t think we would make it there. But we did, and we were made very welcome. There is everything you could possibly need in the cottage. Our dogs settled in so well. The welcome pack was especially good and some nice little personalised touches. Thank you Stella & Paul xx
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10/10 Excellent

a lovely cottage . to stay with my dogs .Loved the paddock for the dogs. A super week

lovely cottage to stay for me and the dogs. We all enjoyed a restful stay. my 10th or 11th stay at an ERC. hope to go again next year
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect week at Bumblebee

Our stay was perfect from the lovely welcome from the hosts and the welcome basket. The facilities in the cottage were great for adults and dogs.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay

Bumblebee Cottage was a delightful place to stay. Beautifully cottage with everything we could want. My dogs loved the paddock to play in and we enjoyed an evening dip in the hot tub. Great location to explore the Norfolk coastline but also really peaceful. Can’t wait to come back
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay

The cottage had everything for a truly dog friendly stay. The owners were warm and welcoming, and left us a lovely welcome basket - thank you! The hot tub was such a bonus at the end of a day out. We really liked the local area and found lots to do with our whippet (Lady). Thank you for a lovely stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

Bumblebee cottage was the most tranquil holiday cottage I have ever stayed in. Absolutely beautiful scenery too look out on .Many places to visit nearby and plenty of walks for dogs. Pubs and cafes all very dog friendly and selected areas on beaches.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

A little piece of heaven

We returned to Bumblebee in a different season and found a tranquil peaceful haven surrounded by nature bursting into spring. The cottage is more than comfortable, beautifully presented and the patio is a sun trap. There is everything there for humans and dogs. The walks from the front door are relaxing and the beach is 5 minutes away. The owners are supportive and friendly but unobtrusive. We will be back! In fact already booked for the autumn.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Fabulous stay

Bumblebee cottage is lovely. It has everything you need for a holiday. The property was very clean and beautifully finished. The large paddock was wonderful for the dogs, it even had a warm tap outside to shower the dogs if needed. Situated a short walk from a lovely pub. It is very peaceful and the lighthouse can be seen from the property. Very much enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

A perfect, relaxing, peaceful week at a very beautiful cottage. Bumblebee has been lovingly restored to a very high standard. The owners were very friendly & happy to have a chat & left us with a very generous welcome hamper on arrival. Shared with The Walnut & The Peanut, the dog paddock is a great addition & there are excellent walks from the door & the nearest beach is only a few minutes drive. Overall, we've had a really lovely week with some great weather for March!
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10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Simply the best

Stayed 4 nights at bumblebee cottage it was like home from home actually better as had hot tub and wood burner which made it so cosy. The attention to detail was amazing the welcoming hamper the beautiful smell as you walked in and the fresh tulips and lots more that just caught your eye everyday. Lovely large garden for dogs shared with the other 2 cottages which isn’t a problem and you still have your own little outside patio alot of lovely towns and beeches a short drive away, there was a pub with great food about half hr walk away. There was a lot of information in bumblebee cottage if you needed or ask Paul or Stella they were very helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for relaxation!!

We have had a most relaxing week here. The dogs have loved the local walks and beaches, the paddock to play in and the welcome biscuits. We have loved everything about the cottage, from the welcome hamper to everything inside and outside. Relaxing evenings in the hot tub and a nice peaceful area to relax outside. We will definitely be returning as soon as we are able to.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie and Bruce W.

The Bumblebee

Our stay at The Bumblebee was as perfect as it could be. Everything was exceptionally clean and beautifully presented throughout. Our two greyhounds enjoyed the local walks and ambling around the paddock. The hot tub was an added bonus. Paul and Stella made us feel very welcome and we can't wait to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

Where to start? Stella and Paul have created an idyllic and beautiful holiday spot. The quality of accommodation is inspiring. Everything is thought of for both people and their four-legged family members. You just can’t say enough about the hosts and the cottages. We live nearby and stayed while undertaking renos. We have already recommended to friends and family and would most certainly stay again! Perfection.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Great place to chill

The cottage and owners were first class, everything you and your four legged friend could ask for. We loved the area, so many fantastic beaches and walks. There were recommendations for places to eat and drink, with your dog. Generally with all the dog orientated information the holiday was stress free. Which made it even better. We will return later in the year with the confidence that we will be chilling in comfort. We loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Bumblebee cottage

Well what can I say, everything about Bumblebee was of a very high standard. This was our first holiday with Frankie, our Cocker Spaniel and I have to admit I was a bit worried, would he settle, how would he behave? I needn’t have worried he settled very well and we had an excellent holiday and we were very lucky with the weather too. There are so many lovely places to visit within a short journey of the cottage. We will definitely be returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Beautiful dog friendly cottage in a lovely location

Just had a great two weeks at Bumblebee. Perfect for us and our two dogs. Everything provided that we needed and a lovely welcome basket. Large shared paddock right outside was easy to use, torches and outside lights provided for use last thing at night. About a mile and a half flat walk to the beach at Cart gap which has a little cafe with beach huts provided for dog owners. The whole area is very dog friendly. Paul and Stella were very welcoming and helpful. We are already planning our next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine B.

Beautiful Bumblebee

We stayed at the new Bumblebee cottage as a family group along with The Walnut and The Peanut. We were welcomed with a lovely basket of local goodies. The cottage is beautifully furnished and the log burner is great for cosy evenings. There are lovely views over the fields through the windows and stable door. Everything you could need is provided for humans and dogs. The hot tub was so relaxing with towelling robes provided and checked by the owners daily. Thank you for a lovely stay and we hope to be back soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Bumblebee Cottage

What a lovely property! As soon as you walked in you could appreciate the effort the owners have put in. The decor, clean and spacious and with everything we needed and more. A lovely generous welcome pack on arrival with treats included for our dogs along with bowls, towels and beds for them. Great location for walks and close to several different beaches. The dogs had use of courtyard and secure green which they made good use of whilst we relaxed in the hot tub! The owners are on site and were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and would love to come back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Terrific cottage

Bumblebee is a well thought through modern cottage with lots of character. Paul and Stella are owners who clearly have a passion for their business. This is a great dog friendly property but doesn’t let the humans down either. Lots of mod cons, comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen. It’s in a quiet but accessible location. The facilities for dogs are great from the outside shower to paddock to lots of dog toys and throws. I really trust East Rushton Cottages on their choice for their portfolio and Bumblebee and Willow tree holidays are a winner. It came recommended by Sue for the quiet location for a reactive Cairn to escape fireworks and it delivered. It’s been a great find for us , and hopefully we will return.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Perfectly peaceful but just a short drive to everything, Bumblebee is the best yet! East Ruston Cottages always get it right but Bumblebee is just perfect. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and comfortable. The goodies basket was delicious (super baked goods), the dogs loved the play field and our bed was more comfortable than at home (seriously!). Beautiful views from hot tub heaven every evening and cool early morning strolls along quiet lanes & tracks. We would highly recommend Bumblebee as a super dog friendly and comfortable cottage for two people. Spotlessly clean with everything needed for a relaxing break. Thank you ERC & Bumblebee Owners.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Excellent

Bumblebee was perfect for us and our 3 Westies, two of them elderly so being able to let them wonder about the lovely well kept paddock was amazing for them. The quality of the Bumblebee with great furnishings and equipment was spot on. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners. Hot tub was an added bonus in the evenings with a glass of wine. Weather wasn’t the best but we had an enjoyable week. Only negative and I hate to say this is we like to read before bed and found the lighting in the bedroom a bit too dark. The bedside lamps are beautiful but more for decoration than being able to pick up a book and read a couple of chapters before sleep
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Absolutely amazing cottages, stunning location & fabulous hosts!! already booked a return trip

We have 7 rescue pugs and finding somewhere that doesn't panic the minute you mention 7 is amazing. Cannot recommend staying at Bumblebee Cottage enough we left yesterday and it was hard to leave. Paul and Stella are a lovely couple they have made their properties little slices of heaven, the cottage is immaculate well thought out in design and cleaned to an exceptionally high standard, set on private peaceful and very lovely grounds the location and we have had the best time The accommodations are not just dog friendly they are all above and beyond and designed with our furry pawed babies in mind. Fabulous welcome pack on arrival eith lots of yummy treats for us but also with treats for the dogs! They also provided bowls, towels, spare leads, beds, crates and throws for the furniture so the doggies can sit with us for snuggles. We also had a doggy pram provided for our senior Pug which made this trip easy for us and fun for them. Happisburgh is beautiful we were close to the beaches but having the paddock was perfect for lazy days and made our holiday planning so much easier, an amazing relaxing dog friendly place we have already booked to come to Bumblebee Cottage for August 2025 xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Absolutely perfect. Exceptional in every way.

Beautifully decorated immaculate cottage, well equipped, absolutely loads of dog related items, secure enough adjoining paddock to keep in a husky escapee. The cottage is extremely well thought out and the items within are all top quality. No expense spared on anything. It is an absolute credit to the owners. The hot tub is a luxurious bonus and the owner Paul was extremely helpful. Loved the artistic little touches like the bees painted on the pebbles and to top it off our friend Ruth Mann has her stunning artwork on the walls. One of our best moments was watching the buzzards from the hot tub in the morning and stargazing after dark. A truly relaxing experience. Thank you.