Cottage Details

When You Arrive

Parking is off road and behind The Old Piggery.  From Mill Road, turn into the short track beside the Old Piggery.   The parking area is on your right and there is parking for up to 4 cars.   There is a short path across the small grassed area leading to the front door and into the open plan living area.  There is also a charging point for electric vehicles.

Kitchen/Dining area:

This is an absolutely stunning space which has plenty of room for everyone to get together to spend time in.  There are so many original features and has been decorated and furnished with much love and care.  There is a large breakfast bar with separate dining table and chairs.   The kitchen is fuly equipped and has an electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave oven,

Living Area:

The sitting area has comfy sofas and arm chairs, plus a large flat screen TV/DVD/CD/home theatre.  In the reclaimed brick fireplace is a wood burning stove for colder weather (initial supply of logs for the wood burner supplied).  French doors open out into the secure yard.

At the far end of the sitting area is a large cupboard full of dog towels, throws etc.  and there’s plenty of room here for dog beds/crates.  Another set of French doors lead out into a covered area with an additional fridge and freezer.

A hallway leads to:

Bedroom One with En-Suite Shower Room:

This room overlooks the garden at the front and has a king sized zip and link bed, which can be converted to twin beds if required.  There is also a wardrobe and drawer units.  The en-suite shower room has a large, walk in shower with rainfall shower head, wash basin, toilet and storage unit.

Bedroom Two:

This room also overlooks the garden at the front and has a Victorian style double bed, wardrobe and drawer unit.

Bedroom Three:

The smaller bedroom looks out onto the courtyard space.  It has twin beds, which can be linked together into a king sized if required, hanging space and a chest of drawers.

Family Bathroom:

The bathroom has a rainfall shower over the bath, an old fashioned high line toilet and built in sink unit with plenty of storage.

There is underfloor heating throughout, from a ground source heat pump powered by our own on site renewable generation.  Do feel free to use the wood burning stove if you need a little extra cosiness.

Garden/Outside Areas:

The large paved cortyard is fully enclosed, providing a secure area for your dogs.  The raised and cobbled flower beds add a bit of extra character.  There is gas barbeque and outdoor furniture for you to relax in and watch the sunset after a busy day’s exploring.  At the front of the Old Piggery there is a small grassed area.

Running Hare Barn is on the east side of the courtyard, however every effort has been made to ensure that the Old Piggery courtyard is not overlooked and that the two barns have minimal impact on each other.

What we provide:

• All bed linen and towels
• All heating and fuel for wood burner
• Gas barbeque
• Doggie paraphernalia – throws, dog towels, beds, bowls etc
• Dog crates – various sizes available on request
• Information on places to visit/things to do in the local area.  Most of the local beaches, cafes and pubs are dog friendly
• Although completely self contained and private with separate outside areas, if booking with Running Hare Barn both properties can be easily opened up to share the space

Please Note:

• The Old Piggery is a non smoking property
• If you would like your dogs to sleep on the beds please use the throws provided or if you prefer, bring your own bedding
• The Old Piggery will be available any time from 4.30pm on the day of your arrival and we ask that you vacate by 9.30am at the end of your stay to allow us plenty of time to prepare it for the next guests
• All the major supermarkets deliver to East Ruston
• Mobile phone signal in rural Norfolk can be variable