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DOG-FRIENDLY AND SOME SUE ALLEN WANTED TO CREATE BEAUTIFULL HOLIDAY LETS THAT DIDN’T HAVE A SET OF RULES FOR YOUR DOG. 15 YEARS ON, SHE HAS OVER 40 PROPERTIES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOU AND YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND/S
I think most dog owners will have experienced the dread of booking a dogfriendly holiday at some point; will you get there to find a list of laminated list of rules for the dogs? No dogs on the furnishings, no dogs upstairs, dogs only on lead in the garden, and dogs that have to sleep in the kitchen (yes, really, that was a rule!). Then there’s the worry of if the garden will be enclosed because it doesn’t mention it on the website. Are there good places to walk locally? Are there any dog-friendly pubs?
to book a dog-friendly property, but there was often a limit of two dogs (Sue had three at the time), and always a charge per dog. And then, of course, that unwelcoming and restrictive list of rules! When Sue had the opportunity to convert a farm building next to her home, she decided to not only make it a dog-friendly holiday let but make it the ultimate dogfriendly holiday experience. And that’s how East Ruston Cottages started, by supplying something that she couldn’t really find anywhere else.
Going on holiday with your dog should be a joy! Exploring new places, creating new memories, and watching them explore. That’s where East Ruston Cottages can help you relax. The founder, Sue Allen, had the same fears and frustrations as we’ve all had at some point, she wanted
She started to think about all the concerns she had when booking a holiday let, things like; is there a secure outside area, solid floors which were easy to clean so people didn’t have to worry about muddy paw prints on carpets, sofas which dogs could share with their humans and most
