Red Roofs

  • Dogs: 8 (flexible) / reactive dog friendly

  • Sleeps Max: 8

  • Bedrooms: 4

  • Bathrooms: 2

Stunning dog friendly detached house on Hickling Broad

Come and Escape to Red Roofs. A beautiful, spacious Norfolk Broads holiday house perfect for families, groups and dog lovers alike. Nestled in a peaceful waterside location beside iconic Hickling Broad, this charming detached property offers the perfect blend of comfort, space and classic Norfolk countryside charm.
Set on the edge of Hickling Broad, this is a wonderful base for nature and water lovers. During your stay, guests are welcome to bring their own paddle boards, canoes or dinghies and enjoy special guest membership at the local sailing club. This provides access to the club’s facilities and makes it easy to spend unhurried days exploring the water, watching the wildlife and taking in the wide Norfolk skies at your own pace. For those who prefer to hire, dog-friendly motor boats are available for day hire, offering an easy way to discover the beauty of the Broads and river network from the water.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature, an active adventure on the Broads, or a sandy beach break, Red Roofs is your ideal base in Hickling, Norfolk.
Why Guests Love Red Roofs
  • Sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms (3 bedrooms ground floor) perfect for families and groups.
  • Dog-friendly holiday home, welcomes up to 8 dogs, with plenty of secure and safe space for them to run and play.
  • Spacious living areas, garden & outdoor space, huge enclosed back garden ideal for dogs, BBQs and outdoor fun. Perfect for long stays or short breaks.
  • Prime Norfolk Broads location, just steps from scenic Hickling Broad with panoramic views and wildlife spotting, tucked away up a private track. Visit the nearby Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve.
  • Boating, canoeing, kayaking, Paddle boarding, dinghy sailing access to the miles of inland waterways around the Upper Thurne on the Norfolk Broads. Find out about boating with your dogs from our Blog post here.
  • Pub & beach access nearby, a short walk to dog-friendly village pubs (The Greyhound Inn and The Pleasure Boat Inn) with local beaches just minutes away by car. See our beach page for more details.
  • If Red Roofs is fully booked, try our other sleeps 8 houses – Bristow’s Barn, Thatch Cottage, The Farmhouse and Fenside
🐾 Low occupancy discounts available from November – March (excl. Christmas) 20% discount for two bedrooms, 10% discount for three bedrooms of your choice. 🐾

 

For the dogs:

  • HUGE enclosed back garden!
  • Easy circular local walk down the private lane.
  • Dog bowls/bed
  • Dogs welcome on furniture (please use throws)
  • Two large dog crates available (others on request)
  • Dog sitting.  If you would like to go out for a few hours do look at our recommendations for dog sitters here.
  • Dogs can be left for short periods if you are happy that they will be settled and relaxed.
  • Plenty of freezer space for raw feeders.  The Raw Dog Food Company do a great range and deliver free to all ERC properties.  £10 min order fee.

For the humans:

  • All bed linen and towels are provided
  • Information on places to visit.
  • A selection of maps and books
  • Smart Living Room TV with Netflix
  • Travel cot and highchairs (1x young child, 1x older child)
  • Coal, logs and kindling for the open fire – free of charge – supplied during the cooler months
  • Electricity, electric heaters and night storage heaters
  • Free wifi
  • Large gas BBQ
  • Iron and ironing board
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Hello! I’m Jane and welcome to my property Red Roofs. Here’s three facts about me:

  1. I love having dogs and children to stay.
  2. Red Roofs, beside the Broad is where I spent my holidays as a child and also on local beaches with my parents and brother.
  3. I have been with ERC from the start, when Sue first started her business and it has been a great experience!

About the property

All about the inside:

Dining Room
Large carpeted room with big bay window looking onto front garden, classic wooden dining table seating 8. Beautifully styled with a window lit reading area, with a selection of comfy dog baskets.

Kitchen
Traditionally styled, yet fully functional and welcoming. Well equipped with a seats 6 table and chairs, large fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Hard flooring and with access to the rear garden.  From here you go into the hallway off which are the stairs and…

Lobby
Hooks for coats etc.  There is a solid wooden gate as well as access to the garden so an ideal space for letting muddy dogs dry off.  Just off here is the….

Bathroom
This is just across the hall from the bedroom. Bath and separate walk in shower, toilet. Modern fittings, bright and roomy, with bath aids if needed.

Main Downstairs Bedroom
Large and airy room with bay window looking over front garden to Hickling Broad beyond. Very comfortable divan super king double bed (which can also be split into twin 3′ singles).  Large fitted cupboard, chest of drawers and dressing table.

Sitting Room
A spacious, bright and comfortable room measuring nearly 6m x 6m, with French doors opening onto the front garden. Furnished with comfortable sofas and solid wood furniture, this carpeted space includes a Smart TV with Netflix and a DVD player. An open fireplace, with a generous supply of complimentary coal and logs, adds to the cosy atmosphere.

Beyond this are two bedrooms.

Twin Bedroom
Two x 3′ single beds with storage space and view across the front garden (can be super king double on request).

Twin/kingsize Bedroom
Two x 2′ 6″ single beds with the option of turning into a king size double. Hanging space and drawers. Patio doors leading out to the front garden – a wonderful option for an early morning walk to the water’s edge to watch the birds.

Upstairs Main Bedroom
A generous bedroom measuring 7m x 4m, with beautiful views across Hickling Broad and the thatched boathouses. Accessed via an easy, carpeted staircase with a wooden dog gate at the bottom. The room features a super king-size bed, ample cupboard space, a double futon (available on request), a comfortable chair and a built-in dressing table.

Upstairs bathroom
Bathroom with large, deep bath, overbath shower with curved screen. Toilet and sink.

All about the outside:

Plenty of parking on the drive ways either side of the large, grass front garden.  This isn’t enclosed but the back garden is and is even bigger!  Fruit trees grow in the front garden so help yourself when the fruit is ripe.

To the back of the house there is large grass garden, fully fenced and hedged (see more details in the Will This Suit My Dogs section). Garden furniture and gas barbecue. A range of sheds run along the back of the house containing coal and wood for fire.

 

Will this property suit my dogs?

The boundary includes the house and solid 4ft+ gates at either end of the house.  Along one long side there is a 6ft+ thick evergreen hedge with mesh within it  – impenetrable!  At the bottom of the garden there is a combination of this hedge and a mesh fence/trees.  There is an enclosed field beyond.

The other long side is shared with the neighbouring property – there is a mesh fence along here, approximately 4ft and views into the garden which is large and full of trees/shrubs.  There is a bed planted in front of this boundary and this itself has a mesh fence.  This allows you to see the plants but provides a double barrier for dogs.  A very difficult garden for dogs to escape from and a very great one for zoomies!  Dogs have hours of fun running in this garden.

Largely suitable for reactive dogs too as very little can be seen or heard from this garden but be aware that one length of the fence is see through and neighbour does have a dog but we have had no reports of any issues with this, but will keep this updated.

Want to see more of our cottages suitable for reactive dogs? Check out our blog > Want to bring your reactive dog on holiday?

Please note:

  • We would prefer that your dogs are not left alone in the property unless you are 100% confident that they will not get stressed.  If they are crate trained and you would like to use a crate, please do ask us for any of the above – other sizes are available on request.  We know how bulky they are to pack!
  • Electric car, bike or scooter charging is NOT available at this property.
  • No smoking in the house please.
  • In addition to the 2 fixed dog gates, there is another one available.
  • If you would like to arrange a supermarket delivery for your stay, please organise this for after check in so that you are here to accept the order. All major supermarkets deliver here.
  • Week long bookings are Saturday to Saturday / Short breaks may be arranged on request.

Accessibility

For an older house, Red Roofs is surprisingly accessible.  There are steps into the property at all entrances but parking is right next to the house and once in, the majority of the accommodation is on the ground floor – including 3 of the 4 bedrooms and a bathroom (with separate walk in shower).  The property does not cater specifically for mobility, audibly or visually impaired guests but please do contact us if you would like to know more – hello@eastrustoncottages.co.uk.

 

Reviews / Testimonials

SOME OF THE FABULOUS COMMENTS FROM THE GUEST BOOK…

And if you want to read more independent reviews, check out these sites too..

Facebook  | Edog Advisor |  Dotty4Paws | The Good Dog Guide | Dog Friendly

“Our first time staying at Red Roofs and we were NOT disappointed. Perfect location, wonderful garden for us and the dogs.  Fantastic welcome pack and the cake was delicious! We all enjoyed exploring the great beaches, walks, The Pleasure Boat and The Greyhound. A fabulous holiday.  Thank you Jane and your team.” – John, Simone, Ben and Debbie from Shropshire, UK and the dogs,Mylo, Beal, Molly and Truffles. 

“Second stay here and booked for next year before we’ve even left!!  The house, garden and location are gorgeous.  A true home from home.  Everything needed for a relaxing, beach, walking holiday and it couldn’t have been better.  Thank you so much, see you next year!!” – Andy and Louise, Sue and Simon

“4 adults, 5 kids and 2 dogs – great location for our needs.  Very warm and comfortable cottage which has been an ideal base for us to walk, cycle and have fun.  Boat available was a highlight.  Fantastic garden which the children have enjoyed very much.” – Fisher and Broomham families

“We all had a fantastic time, the dogs loved the biscuits!  The garden is amazing for 8 dogs.  Thank you for recommending the Greyhound Pub, the food was yummy!  We spent our time at Winterton Beach walking,  again dogs thoroughly enjoyed this.  We went to see the seals. We were very lucky they happened to be up on the beaches in their 100s – awesome sight.  Thank you so much for your hospitality.  Cake was really nice.  Loved the flowers and they lasted all week.  We don’t really want to go home.    PS  Very warm x” – Sarah and Ian and 8 dogs!

“Visit number 8 – for its location, aspect and comfortable ‘home from home’ atmosphere! Red Roofs always draws us back!” – Joy, Rob and Colin

Location & Directions

How to find us

Red Roofs, Hill Common, Hickling, Norfolk, NR12 0BT
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Directions

Or – from the A149 at Stalham, take the turning signposted to Sutton and Hickling and named Old Yarmouth Road. Follow the bend to the left and take the first right hand turn signposted Hickling and named Hickling Road. Turn right at the T junction (the road remains called Hickling Road).

Follow the sharp left hand bend and through open countryside for approx 2 miles until you come to the staggered cross roads in the village. Turn left and immediately right into Staithe Road. Follow this road for about half a mile going past Whispering Reed boatyard on your right.  A short distance past this is the right turn into Hill Common.  Red Roofs is 5th property along.