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Ruston Lodge

Fakenham, Norfolk
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Games / Play facilities
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At a glance

  • Fabulous modern lodge-style property sitting on a beautiful family farm
  • Extremely spacious open-plan layout that’s perfect for entertaining
  • At the end of the day, enjoy a sublime soak in the double-ended sunken bath

Property code: OC-1315

Escape to the Norfolk countryside for a tranquil retreat with up to five other guests in this charming lodge, with characterful features like a grand brick inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, wide bi-folding doors which connect the lounge to the garden, and a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/diner. Fill your days with beach trips in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, exploring the nearby historic towns and landmarks, and admiring the wildlife while following walking trails in picturesque nature reserves.

Step inside to find a spacious and sociable open-plan living area with calming neutral tones, ample soft seating, a wood burner and bi-folding patio doors. Around the corner is a homely kitchen with an ‘L’-shaped fitted unit with plenty of surface space for preparing a banquet for your guests, which can be enjoyed at the wooden dining table with chairs. Also on the ground floor is a convenient utility room, a family shower room plus a double bedroom with a TV. Continue up the wooden staircase to find a family bathroom and two bedrooms – a king-size with an en-suite shower room and a twin room. Outside is a lawned garden with a patio, furniture and a BBQ.

While staying in the quaint village of Thursford, the steam museum will be less than 0.5 miles away – where you can find the world’s largest collection of steam engines. There is also a couple of restaurants plus an equestrian centre within 1 mile. Pack a picnic and head into the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to discover the prestigious Holkham Estate (10.5 miles) which has a lake, woodlands and a country house. Go for a swim and stroll along the golden sand at Holkham Beach (12 miles) or hike along the scenic trails of Scolt Head Island Nature Reserve (14.5 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double with TV, 1 king-size with TV and en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with sunken double-ended bath, hand-held shower attachment and WC, 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, American-style fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility Room with washing machine and dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
  • Wood burner (starter pack of logs provided October to April)
  • TV with Freesat, DVD player
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Lawned area to the side and rear of the property with a patio, BBQ and garden furniture
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Accessibility – Ground-floor double bedroom, ground-floor shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 2 miles, beach 8 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Samantha Van Zyl

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Diane 19th September 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 14th September 2024

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Lovely property with all the equipment you could need. The owners were excellent in responding to a couple of very minor problems. Good location with easy access to coast and local attractions.

Reviewed by Janet 27th August 2024

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As a family of six we found that the lodge offered us plenty of comfortable space and having three bathrooms was a real bonus. The Lodge is situated down a quiet lane with its own garden offering good playing space and a relaxing place to sit. During our stay we were also able to see the local wildlife, a Tawny owl , Muntjac deer, squirrels and a Read morenumber of other small birds. There was plenty of parking space, as we needed to park two vehicles, an estate car and a small motorhome for days out. The Lodge is well situated to visit the nearby coast, Pensthorpe, (which is well worth a visit}, gardens, Shire Horse sanctuary, the Zoo and many other local attractions that were particularly important to entertain our two granddaughters.. We all had a enjoyable holiday in a very clean and comfortable property and would like to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Raymond 1st August 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at Ruston Lodge. It is very spacious, tastefully decorated and the kitchen is very well kitted out with everything we needed. It is located in a lovely private peaceful setting with good garden space and BBQ area. We found the owner to be very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Ruston Lodge to anyoneRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 18th June 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 8th June 2024

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Fantastic place. The owners are so thoughtful, with a pint of milk in the fridge, tea and coffee sachets to get you started. Popcorn and Games in the cupboard, so much information about area, washing up items including dishwasher tablets. All the kitchen utensils etc you need. Felt like a home from home. Highly recommend and will be revisiting.

Reviewed by Nicky 5th June 2024

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Reviewed by Vanessa 9th April 2024

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Needs some updating & standard of cleanliness poor

Reviewed by Michael 29th March 2024

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The place was very comfortable but room for improvement

Reviewed by Martin 5th March 2024

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Reviewed by Cliff 12th September 2023

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Had a very relaxing holiday at Ruston Lodge, set in a peaceful setting it had all the amenities we needed and well located for easy access to the coast and North Norfolk villages. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Amanda 26th August 2023

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We loved our stay at Ruston Lodge. Large and spacious with a good sized kitchen and lovely big kitchen table. All three bedrooms were a good size and beds were comfortable. The flowers, cake and milk were a lovely welcome and it was good to find tea, coffee and a good supply of cleaning materials. We loved the quiet and safe garden. RustoRead moren Lodge is In a great location for the lovely Norfolk coast. Would certainly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Edward 16th August 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 11th July 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 9th May 2023

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The booking process was straightforward and everything at the property was accurately described. A lovely spacious cottage.

Reviewed by Jean 1st May 2023

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Ruston Lodge provided everything we need for a very enjoyable break with friends.

Reviewed by Vicky 25th March 2023

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