1 / 24Harnsers Nest
Burgh St Peter, Norfolk
A one bedroom cottage for two at Burgh St Peter in the Waveney country, with an enclosed garden and patio, an en-suite shower room and two dogs welcome.
A harnser, in Norfolk, is a heron, and this cottage is named for one. Two people and two dogs is what Harnsers Nest is arranged for at Burgh St Peter, a dog friendly cottage of one king bedroom with its own shower room, an enclosed garden and a patio. It stands in the middle of a livestock farm, which is why the lead goes on between the car and the door.
Indoors it happens on one floor and mostly in one room. Lounge, kitchen and dining table share a single open space with the bedroom off the end of it, so two dogs can see the whole of their week from wherever they have chosen to lie down. For an animal that follows people from room to room there are no rooms to follow anybody into, which settles a nervous one faster than space would.
The garden is where the lead comes off. Enclosed, patio and seating inside it, and a farm going about its business on the far side of the boundary all day, which is a great deal for two dogs to watch and no work for anybody else. A couple with a pair of animals is what this building was converted for.
The sea is 4 miles east and arrives as a run of small places rather than one resort. Pakefield puts sand under a low cliff, Corton does much the same a little north of it, and Kessingland further south keeps a long beach with marsh behind it. Between the coast and the cottage the country is dyke, grazing marsh and level track, flat going that suits an older dog and continues for as far as anybody wants.
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from £582 for 7 nights
Harnsers Nest takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with pretty patio area and outdoor seating | Private parking for 2 cars | Shop 2 miles and pub 1 mile | 2 dogs allowed
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £582 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Harnsers Nest from £582 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Harnsers Nest dog friendly?
Yes, Harnsers Nest is set up specifically for dogs — up to two are welcome alongside two people. The cottage has an enclosed garden where dogs can roam off lead, and the open-plan layout means they can keep an eye on their people from wherever they choose to settle.
Are dogs allowed at Harnsers Nest year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. It's always worth confirming directly with the owner when you book, particularly if you're planning a visit in the quieter months.
What should I know before visiting Harnsers Nest with my dog?
The cottage sits in the middle of a working livestock farm, so dogs need to be kept on the lead between the car and the front door — that's the one rule to bear in mind on arrival and departure. Once you're in the enclosed garden, leads can come off, and the flat surrounding countryside of dyke and grazing marsh is well suited to a gentle walk, particularly for older dogs.
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Harnsers Nest from £582 for 7 nights
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