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Where do you go on holiday when you run dog friendly holiday cottages?

What does a dog friendly holiday cottage agent find when she goes on holiday to not one but ...
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Which of our Norfolk cottages are XL Bully friendly?

Where can you stay with your XL Bully? In an ideal world we would welcome you all to ...
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Making your holiday more affordable..

Here's how we can help! We know how important getting away with your dog is for a bit ...
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Find your perfect firework free holiday for your dogs.

The most stressful time of year If you have a dog, you probably fall into two camps - ...
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Do you want to go car free on holiday?

Leave the car in the drive for a car free holiday! Driving places on holiday can sometimes be ...
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Remembering our Rainbow Bridge Dogs

Ted the Romanian Rescue Dog Sue, Owner of East Ruston Cottages - I want to remember our dear ...
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CAN WE BE BEATEN ON DOG BUGGIES?

Why did we start supplying dog buggies? Let's take you back a couple of years to Spring 2022 ...
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Want a dog friendly getaway with unlimited dogs?

Yes, you really can have unlimited dogs at no extra charge! When I started East Ruston Cottages as ...
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Going Above & Beyond in our Dog Friendly Cottages

GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND  THE PERSONAL TOUCH There's so much more to running dog friendly cottages than just ...
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DOG FRIENDLY – BUT WHAT ABOUT A SECURE GARDEN?

You arrive at your dog friendly cottage but.... I recently asked our lovely Facebook and Instagram followers about ...
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Celebrating our Suppliers – Nero’s Kitchen

Dog Biscuits for Charity Today is Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day and if there was ever there was a ...
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Dogs galore on an ERC photoshoot

BEHIND THE SCENES ON A DOG FRIENDLY COTTAGES PHOTOSHOOT What better way to show off a dog friendly ...
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Award Winning for 4 Years Running!

Winner of the Dog Friendly Awards for Cottages & Self Catering   On Wednesday 7th December we headed ...
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5 Reasons to Book a Dog Friendly Holiday in Norfolk

5 Reasons to book a Norfolk Winter break We think there are LOADS of reasons to book a ...
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Do we allow dogs on the bed? Yes, but with one rule!

Yes we allow dogs on beds with one simple rule, here's why!   Is it really dog friendly ...
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7 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog in Norfolk

7 FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR DOG   7 Fun Activities To Do With Your Dog In ...
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Dog Friendly Norwich

DOG FRIENDLY NORWICH   Dog-friendly places in Norwich Norwich is a city in Norfolk that loves dogs - ...
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A History of Norfolk

The History of Norfolk A history lesson for your hols!  It's so easy to go on holiday sometimes ...
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National Trust treasures in North Norfolk

National Trust treasures in North Norfolk It's not just about the beaches! If you follow us on social, ...
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Eco Friendly Dog Holiday Cottages

Every little helps Invest In Our Planet Each year, World Earth Day & Plastic Free July are just ...
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Best dog friendly places to eat in Sheringham

Eating out with your dog in Sheringham is easy! When you arrive in Sheringham as a visitor during ...
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Want to bring your reactive dogs to a holiday cottage? We can help!

Very tucked away beaches and dunes - ideal for your reactive dogs in Norfolk Is your dog reactive, ...
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Vineyard Cottage – about the cottage, the vineyard and future plans!

Our delicious little Vineyard Cottage is tucked away in rural East Ruston.  Up a private drive, just off ...
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‘Tis the season to see the seals

November to January is the perfect time to combine a dog walk with the opportunity to get a ...
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Ruby Gem for your dog friendly stay in Norfolk

Ruby Gem for your dog friendly stay in Norfolk! Winterton-on-Sea boasts a whole host of holiday properties but ...
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The Walnut is so popular and here’s why!

...This is why! So we all know that The Walnut is super popular with new and returning guests, ...
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Why you should book White Cottage for your dog friendly staycation in Norfolk!

Why you should book White Cottage for your dog friendly staycation in Norfolk? Well, here's why we bought ...
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7 great things about Victoria Cottage!

Are there only 7 good things about Victoria Cottage I hear you ask? Absolutely not. We could go ...
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Another big win for East Ruston!

Another big win for East Ruston Cottages! We were crowned the winner of the ‘Cottages and Self-Catering' category ...
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Expert tips to help your dog stay calm during fireworks

Fireworks can be fun for humans, but for many dogs across Norfolk and beyond, they can be a ...
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A Norfolk seaside holiday cottage ‘Gem’…

About Hidden Gem and Winterton-on-Sea... Built in 1908 No. 2 May cottages was formally a fisherman’s cottage.   Winterton ...
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Six wonderful dog walks in East Norfolk

January marks National Walk Your Dog month and since we all LOVE a good dog walk, we thought ...
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Top Safety Tips for Walking Your Dog in Winter

Brrrr! It’s getting a little cold out there isn’t it? Since the recent temperature dips, I’ve had several ...
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Our Favourite Dog Friendly pubs and cafes in East Norfolk

  If there's one thing many of us love to indulge in it's good food and drink! And ...
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keeping your dog safe on a long car journey

4 top tips for keeping your dog safe on a long car journey

We're lucky enough to welcome our guests from all over the UK, which can sometimes mean a long ...
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From happy customer to (totally dog-friendly) holiday cottage owner!

Where to start... Ah, yes! Holidays! What do we want from a holiday? Possibly, fun and spending time ...
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East Ruston Cottages in Your Dog Magazine!

If you follow us on social media you'll know that we often host a famous face or two. ...
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Dogs on Board! How to have a fun and safe day on the Norfolk Broads with your dog

A trip to Norfolk isn’t complete without a cruise round the beautiful broads. Here’s how to make it ...
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taking your dog on a walking holiday

3 tips for taking your dog on a walking holiday

As you might imagine, we’re BIG fans of dog walks here at East Ruston Cottages. The Norfolk Trails ...
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About our cottage owners dogs…introducing Gracie at Hidden Gem!

This is Gracie, a basset fauve de Bretagne. She is the owner of (well she owns the owners!) ...
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I asked our lovely guests if they wanted to blog on here and this is what we got!

Our Barn Do you ever go somewhere and feel right at home?  It's almost like you belong there ...
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Just how dog friendly is Norfolk?

Short answer:  Very!  Probably one of the most dog friendly counties in the UK. Being tucked over on ...
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Where do you go on holiday when you run dog friendly holiday cottages?

May 7, 2024
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Where can you get away on holiday with your XL Bully dog? We have a list of cottages here in Norfolk which can legally take XL Bullies.

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Which of our Norfolk cottages are XL Bully friendly?

January 23, 2024
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Where can you get away on holiday with your XL Bully dog? We have a list of cottages here in Norfolk which can legally take XL Bullies.

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Making your holiday more affordable..

January 3, 2024
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Do you think you might not be able to afford a holiday right now? I might be able to change your mind!

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Find your perfect firework free holiday for your dogs.

October 26, 2023
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Get away from the stress of fireworks with your dog and come to Norfolk.

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Do you want to go car free on holiday?

September 19, 2023
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The best dog friendly holiday for going car free.

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Remembering our Rainbow Bridge Dogs

August 23, 2023
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Remembering the East Ruston Cottages Rainbow Bridge Dogs.

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CAN WE BE BEATEN ON DOG BUGGIES?

July 3, 2023
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If you have a senior or injured dog, or a puppy, you can relax knowing that a lot of our cottages offer buggies free of charge so you can still enjoy longer walks and your dogs will be comfortable and safe!

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Want a dog friendly getaway with unlimited dogs?

May 30, 2023
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Finding a dog friendly place to stay when you have more than 2 dogs can be a chore! East Ruston Cottages have got you covered.

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Going Above & Beyond in our Dog Friendly Cottages

April 25, 2023
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Places to see, and places to eat and drink with your dog in Norwich.

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DOG FRIENDLY – BUT WHAT ABOUT A SECURE GARDEN?

April 18, 2023
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Behind the scenes of a whirlwind East Ruston Cottages dog filled photoshoot!

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