The Crib is nestled in the charming coastal Norfolk village of Happisburgh, where you can easily walk to the dog-friendly beach and village pub. Inside, discover a homely haven adorned with beautiful dog art and tasteful decorations. Enjoy a roaring fire in the living room or French doors leading to the garden from your kitchen/dining area.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
The Crib | East Ruston Cottages
The Crib is tucked away in the historic coastal Norfolk village of Happisburgh. Walking to the nearby dog friendly beach is easy from the door and you walk to the village pub, shop, historic church and the iconic red and white striped lighthouse. Throughout the house the owners have indulged their true love of dogs and there are many beautiful examples of dog art and tasteful decorations, making the house feel really homely.
ALL ABOUT THE INSIDE: Boot room/downstairs toilet Access to the house from the garden/parking is via the very useful room, filled with doggy towels and bowls and all sorts of things you will find useful! The downstairs toilet is just off this. Tiled floor and enclosed if you would like to leave dogs on beds in here to dry out. From here through the pine door into the…
Living room Large room with window onto street and working Victorian tiled fireplace with plenty of space – sofas, tv, dvd player. Selection of dvds and books, games and magazines. Wooden floor throughout and lots of lovely doggy art!
Kitchen/dining room Fully fitted painted pine kitchen with plenty of worktop and cupboard space. American style fridge/freezer, built in eye level oven and four ring gas hob, dishwasher and washing machine. Table with enough seating for 5. Slow cooker (both large and small), Nespresso machine. A selection of herbs and spice too. French doors open into the garden
Stairs Wooden and wide and leading to upstairs landing with antique linen cupboard and towel shelves.
Bedroom 1 Wood framed and charming double bed, pine bedroom furniture and some lovely features.
Bedroom 2 Single bed in a room with a cast iron feature fireplace with tiles and decorative surround. Fitted storage cupboard and a pine chest of drawers with some lovely arty features.
Bedroom 3 Superking bed, wooden framed, brand new mattress and bed linen, large freestanding wardrobe, chair and bedside cupboards. Cast iron feature fireplace with tiles and decorative surround.
Bathroom Fully tiled with a bath with fitted shower over it and screen, toilet and sink with storage space.
ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE: Parking Is just past the next door property (Orchard Cottage). Drive up the gravelled drive, past Orchard Cottage parking and you will see the parking at the end of The Crib’s garden with access via the back garden gate.
Back Garden This is fully enclosed with high, solid fencing (5-6ft with planting one or both sides) and plenty of grass. No gaps for small dogs to get through! Approx 165ft long. Tap and hose outside for washing dogs.
Front garden Access from the front door into the small, enclosed streetside front garden. Easy access to the high street and Beach Road. You can park on the road outside here if needed.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. 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 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
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.
About the area
Norwich is home to this apartment. Stalham Firehouse Museum and The Museum of the Broads are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Cromer Golf Club and Lost World Adventure Golf. East Ruston Old Vicarage and Sim-Air are also worth visiting. Visit our Norwich travel guide
How much is parking at The Crib | East Ruston Cottages?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Crib | East Ruston Cottages?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Crib | East Ruston Cottages?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Crib | East Ruston Cottages located?
Situated in Norwich, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Happisburgh Lighthouse and 2 mi (3.2 km) from East Ruston Old Vicarage. Norfolk Broads and Bacton Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Crib | East Ruston Cottages Reviews
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Exceptional
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This was our first time at The Crib, and what lovely accomodation it was. Very well kitted out for ourselves and our seven dogs. This has to be the most dog friendly accomodation that we have stayed in and we have stayed in a few. A lovely garden for the dogs to play in and to chase the odd squirrel that dared to appear.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa J.
26 Jul 2025
Everything you need for a relaxing stay with your dogs.
Fantastic welcome pack for us with lovely food, lots of beds, toys and bowls for the dogs. Handy stair gates in place and everything we needed. A short walk to the beach and famous lighthouse, and also around the fields. Look out for the local peacocks!
Lisa J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Fantastic cottage
Had a lovely stay at the Crib home from home, everything you needed
Lovely wellcome pack when we arrived great location for the beach and village
Stalham and Walsham not far away
Our 2nd time there would definitely go again
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2024
A lovely early autumn break with the family and dogs
The Crib is a lovely character property in a fantastic location only a short walk from the local beach.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
4 Jun 2024
Second excellent stay at The Crib
The Crib is such a welcoming and perfect place to stay with everything you could possibly need and more! There is everything you need for both humans and dogs and the position is perfect for excellent walks to the beach and cafes.
Sarah S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2024
Home from Home
This was our 3rd stay at the Crib and it was just wonderful! The feel of this house is so homely and everything makes you feel very welcome. We also love the village of Happisburgh.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 Oct 2024
Beautiful Property
We had a wonderful week staying at The Crib. The 3 spaniels really enjoyed exploring the fabulous garden and with the beach only a 5 minute walk away loved swimming and running on the beach. The humans enjoyed their down time too!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2024
Superb dog friendly cottage
Had a great week, wonderful cottage, so so dog friendly & secure garden. Great Welcome Pack, best we have ever had.
Great location for exploring, friendly village & good food at the local pub.
No doubt we will return!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2024
Great property
Humans and dogs had a great time in The Crib. A very comfortable, well equipped home with everything you need and more.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 Oct 2025
Fantastic dog friendly cottage
Having stayed in a number of “dog friendly” cottages in the past it was a very welcome change to finally find one that is truly so. The welcome park was superb and our labrador was especially keen on the Nico treats! She had a choice of comfortable dog beds which saves the need for fitting one in the car, there was spare doggie towels & blankets plus toys, leads, bowls, everything you could need.
It was our rescue dog’s first holiday and we couldn’t have asked for a better location than the Crib with so many lovely walks available from the garden gate. The garden itself was large and fully enclosed so safe for late night sniffs & wanders.
Her hoomans loved the well equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches all round the cottage that made it a real home from home.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 May 2025
Holiday at the crib
Just returned from another wonderful holiday at the crib we absolutely love this cottage great location wonderful garden lovely doggie touches and very well equipped with everything you need we have stayed here a few times now and Helen the owner always gets in touch to see we have arrived ok and that we have had a good time and always leaves a wonderful selection of goodies we are back again at new year so thank you Helen and ERC Elaine and family
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 Jun 2024
A lovely stay in Happisburgh.
Lovely cottage, very well equipped and to a high standard - it is a super set up and great for humans and canines alike.
The owners, Managers and Housekeeper do a great job in terms of administration and maintenance to ensure we had a great holiday.
Lovely welcome pack, nice touch.
Happisburgh is a nice place, lots of good walks and not too busy.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sam D.
8 Mar 2025
The Crib
After a very foggy journey we arrived to a very warm and welcoming cottage, lovely big comfortable rooms the owners have thought of everything to make us and our dogs feel welcome. The enclosed garden is wonderful and the dogs had great fun. Added to all the above the beach is less than a 5min walk and the pub 10mins.
Sam D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caroline Z.
28 Jul 2024
We will be booking again
We had a lovely few days here with the dogs. The wooden floors and leather sofas made it much easier to be in than other dog friendly properties we have used. It was really spacious and had many useful things so we could pack light. The owner was super friendly when booking and left a lovely welcome pack. We will certainly be booking again for another stay.
Caroline Z.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Nov 2024
Lovely homely cottage
Perfect cottage with a fab big garden that our 6 dogs absolutely loved . Plenty of off road parking , the beach is just a few minutes walk away so we didn’t move the car until our return home. We will definitely be back , we really appreciated the welcome goodies for us and our dogs . Lots of feeding bowls and dog beds a real home from home for us all.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Dog friendly welcome
We’ve been to The Crib many times and appreciate the dog friendly welcome. It’s always clean and the owners continue to make improvements notably a new kitchen this year. Our rescue dog settles well and it’s extremely comfortable for the humans too.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 May 2025
The Crib
Returned home yesterday from our 2nd stay in the Crib and it didn't disappoint this is such a beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you could possibly need for both dog's and humans, the garden is so secure you can completely relax knowing the dog's are safe even for the escape artist (Megan)the welcome pack was plentiful and very much appreciated thank you Helen and Chris, we love our holidays staying in the Crib so much we have already booked for next year
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2024
The crib ( our happy place)
Our second time at the crib four of us and 3 dogs we had the most wonderful time all the comforts of home and great location too Helen the owner has thought of everything and booking with ERC you know everything is going to run smoothly we loved our week so much we rebooked for two more stays while we were there and we can’t wait
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Home from home
A beautiful cottage, which was ideally situated in the lovely village of Happisburgh, 5 minutes walk to the beach.
The cottage was very well equipped with everything that we needed for ourselves and the dogs.
The whole place was very clean and comfortable, we had a perfect stay.
The dogs particularly enjoyed the safe and secure garden.
I would highly recommend this cottage.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
First norfolk holiday
We stayed at the crib in happisburgh at the end of July, it was our first holiday in norfolk, & could not have asked for a better place to be based.
Great cottage with a huge garden for our dog & children to play in. All you could possibly need & more provided for humans & dogs too.
Lots of beautiful dog friendly beaches nearby, plenty of places to eat & a very comfortable cottage to go back to at the end of a busy day.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 Sept 2024
Another fantastic holiday at The Crib
The cottage is a wonderful home from home. Everything is thought of for dogs and humans. The garden is large and very secure. The cottage is well equipped and the kitchen is fantastic, with everything you could possibly need. It is in a perfect position in the village with a 5 minute walk to the beach or the pub. Highly recommended.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 Jan 2025
A superb January holiday
Perfect in every way for humans and dogs. Warm and comfortable with a lovely log fire. Spotlessly clean. Excellent position for a 5 minute walk to miles of dog friendly beach. Great garden. We parked up and walked to cafes (all open in January which was a bonus), pubs, and a good shop in Walcott. A very good welcome pack provided. Everything supplied for the dogs which made travelling easier. Best cottage we’ve ever stayed in for a dog friendly holiday. We can’t wait to return.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dee M.
4 Feb 2024
Second stay
This was our second stay and The Crib was as lovely as we remembered- Fab garden for the dogs, cosy, quiet and just what we needed after the madness of Christmas.
Welcome pack was fantastic and the dogs absolutely loved the Orvis dog beds - nothing but 5 star for them throughout the cottage.
Both Sue and the owner Helen were great sorting out minor issues quickly, one caused by us!
Dee M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Sept 2024
Excellent all round!
We had a lovely stay in the Crib. The house and garden was a good size for 4 adults and 2 dogs with private parking. The property is very well maintained and the dogs very well catered for. (Watch out for the rabbits in the garden though!)
We (humans and dogs) were left a welcome pack which was very gratefully received.
Plenty of local info/maps available.
Very quiet village away from touristy areas,but exactly what we wanted!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Sept 2024
Excellent all round!
We had a lovely stay in the Crib. The house and garden was a good size for 4 adults and 2 dogs with private parking. The property is very well maintained and the dogs very well catered for. (Watch out for the rabbits in the garden though!)
We (humans and dogs) were left a welcome pack which was very gratefully received.
Plenty of local info/maps available.
Very quiet village away from touristy areas,but exactly what we wanted!