Title: Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages Holiday home in Great Yarmouth with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages ![Outdoor dining - Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages (Scratby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042500/97042451/d024d373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages (Scratby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042500/97042451/94683587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices - Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages (Scratby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042500/97042451/109288ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices - Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages (Scratby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042500/97042451/0acc5427.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages (Scratby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042500/97042451/98e074de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience a truly dog friendly Norfolk seaside holiday at this three bedroom bungalow, perfectly situated for a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. Enjoy the luxury of underfloor heating and non-slip flooring throughout, or unwind in the fully enclosed garden with its six-person hot tub. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages This three bedroom bungalow with a very secure garden, off road parking and hot tub is located at the end of Beach Road, which is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. On your walk to the sandy, dog friendly beach you will pass a shop, cafes, chippy and a great bakery and there is a dog friendly local pub and bar too! Everything you need for a truly dog friendly Norfolk seaside holiday! Enter into the hallway: A really welcoming hallway with hanging space for coats and boots. Laminate flooring. Open plan kitchen/living/dining area The modern fully fitted kitchen has an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. There is a large free standing American style fridge-freezer in addition to a built in 60/40 fridge-freezer for plenty of human and raw dog food. There is also a microwave, toaster and kettle. The light and airy open plan lounge/diner has access to the garden via the French doors. There are two large electric reclining leather sofas and footstool in front of the TV with Sky TV with the sports channels included. The large dining table provides comfortable seating for six. Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 has a kingsize bed with wardrobe storage, bedside tables and TV (with Sky TV with the sports channels included). The modern ensuite has a walk in shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 has a small double bed (4′) with bedside tables and storage for clothes. TV (with Sky TV with the sports channels included). Bedroom 3 Twin 3′ single beds with bedside tables. There is a TV (with Sky TV with the sports channels included), chest of drawers and hanging space for plenty of storage. Family bathroom and shower room. Lovely modern fitted bathroom comprising of bath with shower over, WC and basin. The whole property has underfloor heating with non-slip flooring. Outside: The fully enclosed garden has a luxury 6-person hot tub. There are 6ft high solid fences all round and lockable side gates. You can relax knowing you are not overlooked anywhere in the garden. The patio has a dining table set with parasol for 6 people plus separate lounging chairs. In the garage there is an adult and separate child’s dart boards for family competitions! Parking: There is room for two cars right in front of the property on the driveway. There is a tethered EV charger suitable for Type 1 or Type 2 vehicles with free charging for guests. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45640000/45630500/45630445/b2105776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Dairy Scratby Great Yarmouth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=45630445&PinnedHotelID=45630445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300500/74300480/97b1fcd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brig Cottage | East Ruston Cottages. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 625746 ## About the area 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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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Woodpecker Lodge | East Ruston Cottages Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Jun 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 12 Oct 2024 #### 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 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Apr 2025 #### 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 . This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 3 Oct 2023 #### 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 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 May 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Nov 2023 #### 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 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Jun 2024 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 6 Feb 2024 #### 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! ##### Karen S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion F. 16 Mar 2024 #### 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. ##### Marion F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Jul 2024 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 16 Mar 2024 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 24 Mar 2024 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Feb 2024 #### A good base to explore Norfolk A lovely long weekend in Norfolk with family and the dogs. The location is a good place to explore. Off season so some local places were closed but we could easily get further afield. Dogs were very comfortable and were given the luxuries to make it a home from home for them. Their dog beds were extremely comfortable. The cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortable for 6 people and was well equipped. Would definitely recommend. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky Z. 8 May 2024 #### Beautiful bungalow with every comfort possible. Immaculately presented with some lovely touches like electric reclining sofas, Sky TV, hot tub, comfy beds. Everything you could need is supplied, lovely dog beds and sofa covers. We drove to the beach as have elderly dogs but not far to walk if you have more active dogs. I was surprised that there was always parking available (free) right by the beach. Very peaceful walks and quiet area. Great communication by the owner too. Highly recommended. ##### Nicky Z. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANITA G. 12 Sept 2023 #### Immaculate accommodation Lovely bungalow, good location very clean, there was only two minor negatives that can easily be rectified , no wine glasses and no mirrors in bedroom or near a socket so you could use a hairdryer/ straightners. Would definitely recommend and return. ##### ANITA G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 28 Oct 2023 #### Our mini break Great holiday home just minutes from the beach x eveything we needed was there x bit of a steep walk down on to the beach but beautiful once down there x Great dog friendly pubs nearby The only problem we had was that the area wasn’t very wheelchair friendly but I should have done my research before we went ##### Sarah W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 9 Nov 2023 #### Short break in Scratby - Nov 23 We made a late booking to get away from the fireworks and we weren’t disappointed. Lovely modern bungalow and very well equipped and super warm. Lovely big beds for dogs to lounge on and the sofas if required. Safe and secure garden, we have a greyhound as do the owners so they get what is required to make your Grey very comfortable and safe. 10-15 minute walk to the lovely beach and some local shops if required. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Oct 2024 #### Last minute break A fantastic property definitely 5\* luxury, high standard of furnishings, superb comfy beds, everything you could possibly need and above for a comfortable stay, the humans loved the dog beds as much as the dog,the hot tub a great addition at the end of the day.Very spacious and loved the underfloor heating. Great restaurants and takeaways with in easy reach, an ideal base for the beach 10 minutes walk and visiting the seals.Great communication throughout, loved the welcome basket. No negative points whatsoever and would highly recommend. Can’t wait to return. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 10 Apr 2024 #### Modern and very comfortable Wonderfully modern and clean bungalow in a quiet residential cul-de-sac. Super touches like Sky TV in all rooms. Fantastic powerful showers. Main bedroom bed very comfy. Hot tub was a very welcome addition. And was maintained twice during our one week stay as standard - not because there was anything wrong. Side access to limit sand and mud coming into the house was very useful. Less than 10 mins walk to bakery, tea room, convenience store and beach. Handy location to explore other parts of the region. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 1 Jun 2024 #### Beautiful lodge We stayed as two families and one dog for May Half Term. The lodge was furnished to such a high standard and so well equipped both for us and our pup, everything had been thought of. The beds were so comfortable, the dog provisions and options were great, the hot tub was wonderful and the darts board set up in the garage was an excellent addition that was used constantly by the children! The easy walk down to Scratby beach and the huge expanse of sand was fabulous for some lovely dog walks. The bakery, fish & chip shop and Tastebuds tearoom were all excellent too. Tastebuds was so dog friendly and welcoming. Despite very mixed weather, we had a wonderful relaxing 5 days, the owners were on hand with any queries / questions we had and very helpful. We will certainly be back! ##### Laura M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 10 Oct 2023 #### They have thought of everything! They've honestly thought of everything for both you and your dog here! Multiple dog bowls in different sizes, including slow feeders, multiple throws, loads of extras in the garage, well stocked kitchen, fantastic welcome basket. The property is beautifully presented both inside and out, and the location is perfect too - just 15 minutes to the beach and you pass Scratby bakery, a cafe and and a pub if you want a coffee or a wine on the way too or from the beach! Would highly recommend Bebe Rai's loaded fries too, and the milkshakes come highly recommended but I didn't get to try on this occasion. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 10 Jun 2025 #### Amazing! As much as I want to leave a bad review to keep this awesome little gem to myself, I can’t! As our first UK dog friendly holiday, we wasn’t sure what to expect. But, WOW, Steve, Paula, Syd and Woody have thought of everything!! Their holiday home is spotless and a literal home away from home. They’ve thought of everything for your pups from blankets, bedding, towels right down to a slow feeder! We had an amazing time and as soon as 2027 dates are released, we’re booking again. For the humans, everything has been thought through, takeaway menus, recommendations for food, days out, appliance instructions, towels, fresh bedding, blankets and even a beautiful little welcome basket. There was even milk in the fridge so you can have a cuppa as soon as you arrive! We can’t wait to rebook, thank you again for sharing your wonderful holiday home with us This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally E. 14 Jul 2024 #### Woodpecker Lodge Wow, what an amazing place to stay, all the beds were very comfortable, the open plan layout worked very well for us, being able to cook and talk while still keeping an eye on Baileys antics out in the very secure garden. The beach is a15-20 min walk, but did it nearly every day. I don’t think Scratby has the charm of Winterton(stayed at Beachcomber last year), but still a lovely village.We walked across the fields to Hirsts farm shop and had a lovely meal(Thank you ERC for the voucher). Our only negative was the road noise , which started quite early in the morning and went on till 11 ish at night, but sorted that by getting some earplugs. Thank you ERC for another great Norfolk holiday . ##### Sally E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet L. 16 Dec 2023 #### Cosy comfy dog friendly place to stay We wanted a cosy dog friendly stay somewhere with quiet beaches in December. We happened to find the perfect place! The owners were very helpful with any queries we had before our arrival. The bungalow was perfect for us, the underfloor heating was lovely, the place had some Christmas decorations which was a really lovely touch. Our dogs were very relaxed from day one and loved the giant dog beds in the lounge. We took our own dog beds for the bedroom as that’s what they have at home. We walked on Scratby beach everyday and visited the bakery on the way back (very friendly and a great selection). We had a few outings but our aim was to just chill, away from work, and we felt very relaxed. We slept like logs as did our dogs. A great holiday and one to remember, thank you. ##### Janet L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 26 Oct 2023 #### Woodpecker Lodge I stayed at Woodpecker Lodge with my 2 dogs and a good friend. We were all very comfortable, especially the dogs who loved the super-size dog mattresses in the sitting room! The house was very clean and peaceful; all furniture and fittings look brand new and the house was equipped with everything we needed including a lovely welcome goodie basket, with yummy things for humans and hounds! The garden is very small but very secure and not overlooked, which was important for my dogs. A premier mini-market 2 minutes away, perfect for last minute items. Easy access to main roads made it easy to drive to other towns and beaches. The beach nearest the house is a short walk down the road or even shorter drive, and a wonderful, wide expanse of sand stretching for miles! To note, if you have a dog-reactive dog then it's not the best beach as access is via a zig-zag ramp, which made it impossible to avoid getting very close to other dogs as they accessed the beach. However, once over that hurdle, the beach was fantastic and we had lots of fun. 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