Title: Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69930000/69921100/69921035/90-f8cf8354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69930000/69921100/69921035/58fb0c24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69930000/69921100/69921035/6581d1f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69930000/69921100/69921035/90-eb8a6b1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69930000/69921100/69921035/90-828e4d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled by the lake, this charming cottage offers a serene escape. Unwind in the living area with two sofas and step outside onto the patio for a tranquil view of the lake. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake The cottage is entered into a hallway where there is a downstairs toilet. Through into the kitchen diner plus living area with two sofas (one being a sofa bed). Sliding door opens onto patio which overlooks the lake. Upstairs there is one double and one twin bedded room with bathroom plus overhead shower. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - On a lake ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123800/27123720/f00eecbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful lakeside cottage close to the Broads and beaches East Ruston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=27123720&PinnedHotelID=27123720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104406400/104406301/94fdb0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy and comfortable Riverside Cottage in Wroxham, the Gateway to the Broads Wroxham - Kitchen - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=104406301&PinnedHotelID=104406301&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34041300/34041274/4fb6a95a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural Location with countryside views, centrally placed to explore North Norfolk North Walsham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=34041274&PinnedHotelID=34041274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103923400/103923373/5963f18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple Barn: Lux Rural Retreat Near Norfolk Coast Sutton - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=103923373&PinnedHotelID=103923373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39673000/39672913/c83f4a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Wayford Bridge, near Stalham Wayford Bridge, near Stalham - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=39672913&PinnedHotelID=39672913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101890000/101885400/101885319/fea4e7eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hillside 2 bedroom holiday bungalow, sleeps 6, south facing, 5 min walk to beach Mundesley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=101885319&PinnedHotelID=101885319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921200/32921134/8785e88e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Thorpe Market Thorpe Market - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=32921134&PinnedHotelID=32921134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931300/100931256/52e80847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country setting in rural Norfolk. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Gatekeeper Overlooking Norwich Gatekeeper Cottage Overlooking Lake Norwich Gatekeeper Cottage Overlooking Lake Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.790493,1.47413&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uofaIi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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=64CSPsed7vMuWXR2LXBGb5WUubA=) East Ruston, England #### What's nearby - East Ruston Old Vicarage - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles - Happisburgh Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles - Bacton Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles - Mundesley Beach - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles - BeWILDerwood - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles #### Getting around - North Walsham Station - 14 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Black Swan - ‬8 min drive - ‪coffeesmiths - ‬9 min drive - ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Orchard Gardens - ‬10 min drive - ‪Broadlands Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Norfolk Broads and within 3 mi (5 km) of East Ruston Old Vicarage and Stalham Firehouse Museum. The Museum of the Broads is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gatekeeper cottage overlooking lake Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Mohammad K. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay Great property, lovely location. Overall a great place to stay. Only thing I will add is the property could do with adding a little touches with things such as offering basic toiletries like Shower Gel, full toilet and kitchen tissues as the one in the property only had a few sheets left, and simple touches like including Tea, Sugar etc. Apart from that it was wonderful. ##### Mohammad K. 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