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170 people have reviewed East Ruston Cottages
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4 reviews |
“East Ruston Cottages can't be faulted”
Reviewed 8th September 2019
We have stayed at lots or ERC's cottages, and visited several of them more than once. They are an efficiently run organisation, and this makes booking very easy. If there are any problems at all, and this happens very infrequently, they are fixed very quickly. Their portfolio of cottages is unrivalled for real dog lovers. All of the ones at which we have stayed have been brilliant.
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1 review |
“Fantastic holiday for the dog (and for us)”
Reviewed 19th August 2019
We loved the cottage we hired from East Ruston Cottages. So many places are dogs tolerated rather than dogs welcomed, but this is definitely the latter. Such a refreshing change to be able to allow him in the bedroom and to be able to let him in the garden which we were confident was secure. Will definitely book again.
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“Thatch Cottage”
Reviewed 11th August 2019
We stayed at Thatch Cottage as a large family group. It is a stunning cottage in a quiet location. A huge, dog safe garden with beautiful views. Walks from the door and so many places to visit nearby including Eccles beach, Cart Gap, Happisburgh, Horsey, Winterton-On-Sea, Sea Palling & East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens to name just a few! We would recommend The Star Inn Pub, Smallsticks cafe and Poppylands cafe. Sue was brilliant at helping us find the right property for our needs. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and already looking to book again. Thank you :-)
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1 review |
“Manor Barn new letting”
Reviewed 10th August 2019
Excelled all expectations, beautiful renovated barn, perfect family, dog friendly home . Highest standard of renovation and equipment, beds superb, linen top quality. Enclosed garden and a large yard with lovely loungers, hammock. Tracey and Dan the owners are so friendly but not intrusive
Beaches uncrowded and every cafe/pub we visited were great |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
10th August 2019
Delighted you enjoyed your stay at our Manor Barn! Tracey and Dan have put a huge amount of love and care into setting it up to make it beautiful, welcoming and truly dog friendly too! So pleased you enjoyed it and the local area.
Sue of East Ruston Cottages |
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5 reviews |
“Holmes House July 2019”
Reviewed 5th August 2019
 We've been visiting beautiful Norfolk with our dogs since 2014 and have stayed with varying family members, or just the two of us, at I think 8 East Ruston Cottages on all 12 occasions - and have a further two visits booked for this year. I think this says it all for the quality and diversity of the cottages Sue manages, her enthusiasm and hard work, and of course that of all the owners. We can't wait for our next stay! |
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4 reviews |
“Another great holiday courtesy of ERC”
Reviewed 1st July 2019
We stayed at I Chapel Cottage in Lessingham, which is near Happisburgh. It's a lovely comfortable cottage and very well equipped. The location is really peaceful and there are lots of good eateries, and many fab beaches near to the cottage. The stairs are challenging - K2 next year!
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
3rd July 2019
Thank you John! So pleased you loved the cottage and the area too - I know you ate out lots and I am glad that gave Mrs Bobin time out of the kitchen LOL! The stairs are a bit steep - it's how they built them in Norfolk back in the day but I think everyone must have been smaller and more agile then! You will be pleased to know that the owners are getting some sticky treads fitted to them when they come and stay in a couple of weeks. Good luck with K2! :)
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1 review |
“The Perfect Dog Friendly Holiday”
Reviewed 28th June 2019
I have been using East Ruston Cottages for 4 years now and have never been disappointed with the properties we have stayed in.
If your're looking for truly dog friendly accomodation, this is the company to book through, plus they are real, live human beings that you can talk to! |
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1 review |
“Heather Cottage ”
Reviewed 27th May 2019
Our 2nd visit to the lovely comfortable Heather cottage. Ideally situated in the village with an easy walk to the beach and a stones throw from the pub.
Exceptionally dog friendly accommodation, East Ruston cottages are the best! Dog throws, beds, towels, bowls, brushes provided plus some lovely homemade dog biscuits. Our dogs were made as welcome as us! Excellent. We have already booked again for next year. |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
Fred plus 2 - what a lovely review! Thank you so much :) I know Louise and John will be very pleased to have you back. As will I! Sue at East Ruston Cottages
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1 review |
“Holmes House”
Reviewed 18th March 2019
Our 3rd visit to this fabulous house. It was like coming home and immediately felt relaxed.
The house is very clean and spacious with everything you require for a self catering break. Not just dog tolerant but friendly in every sense of the word. So much to see and do in this unspoilt area of the country. Always a joy to visit. Dog friendly pubs and café (The Greyhound at Hickling and Star at Lessingham and New Inn at Horning). Weavers way on the doorstep and deserted beaches. Will definitely return |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
Thank you Gilly! So pleased you had such a good time and loved the house. Dog Friendly (even Dog Welcoming!) is what we really do aim to do. Glad you found so much to do - there certainly is plenty! Sue
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1 review |
“The Walnut”
Reviewed 18th March 2019
 The Walnut is stunning inside and out. Stella and Paul should be very proud, especially Paul who did the build. The booklet showing the old farm building being transformed is very interesting. Everything about the property is high spec. Paul even had USB charging points put in and there are plenty of sockets (you can never have too many sockets). The welcome hamper was scrummy and our dogs (3 Greyhounds and a Pointer) enjoyed the dog biscuits. The beds and the Egyptian cotton bedding were divine. As soon as we put the throws (supplied) on the sofas our dogs took over. At one point we thought we would have to sit on the floor. Nothing was too much trouble for Stella and Paul. I had requested a summer duvet and fan and both were there. We saw an Owl and often heard them. Also Muntjac deer and birds of prey. If you want a stunning property, in a beautiful quiet area, the The Walnut is the place. |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
Thank you Sue for yet another lovely, glowing review! Delighted to have you stay and look forward to your next visit. So pleased you loved The Walnut :) Sue
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4 reviews |
“The Crib - East Ruston cottages ”
Reviewed 10th February 2019
 Great cottage, very well equipped, the owners have thought of everything! Very dog friendly, our 3 loved the dogs beds provided. Very spacious and airy, thoroughly recommend both The Crib and East Ruston cottages. Great location to explore Norfolk’s beaches, The Broads and peaceful walks. Thank you |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
Vickyb, that is so great - really appreciate you taking the time to review . Helen, the owner, will be so pleased! Looking forward to seeing you back here again. Sue
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Sittingbourne, Kent, South East
1 review |
“Christmas at White Cottage”
Reviewed 29th December 2018
We have had an amazing week at White Cottage, Happisburgh over Christmas.
The house was tastefully decorated and very welcoming. Kids and dogs had a great time - as did the parent. Everything you could want for cooking a full Christmas Dinner was there and ample plates etc. Dishwasher a god send too! What is stopping you from going? |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
A great place to have Christmas! SO pleased you had such a good time. And yes, what is stopping anyone from going?? Certainly not the fact that you have more than "one well behaved dog" :) That's no problem at all! Sue
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2 reviews |
“Heather Cottage”
Reviewed 17th November 2018
Our second visit to East Ruston Cottages this time staying at Heather Cottage. Very warm and welcoming for us and our furry family, so dog friendly inside and out with a totally secure garden. Short walk to the beach and a stroll to very dog friendly pub/restaurant serving fab food. Wonderful time had with our four collies on the dunes and many huge empty sandy beaches. Can't wait to return !! A perfect relaxing escape for multi dog families.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
SO pleased you had another good stay Carolyn! And thank you very much for the review - really appreciated :) Sue
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1 review |
“Holmes House, lovely!”
Reviewed 16th October 2018
We have just returned from a weeks stay in Holmes House. The dogs and humans had a lovely week there. Visited Sea Palling beach and Reefs Bar most days, a very dog friendly area as are lots of places in this part of Norfolk. East Ruston Cottages really are the most dog friendly accomodation we have stayed in, your dogs can treat these cottages literally as a home from home, other companies are only 'dog tolerant'!Caz at Holmes House made us most welcome. The house itself is very spacious and well equipped, garden of a generous size for the furry ones. Wouldn't hesitate to reccommend E.R.C to anyone with dogs.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th May 2019
Another great review for our lovely Holmes House - so pleased you had a good holiday and I really thank you for the review! :)
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2 reviews |
“Rooster Barn, Trunch”
Reviewed 9th October 2018
Wonderful week at Rooster Barn - our 2nd visit - a real home from home. Close to many quiet beaches, walks, places to eat and takeaways. The Barn has everything you could possible need and a great welcome pack too. So dog friendly with a large enclosed garden and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend East ruston cottages.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation! I am so glad you loved the barn - the owners care so much about their guests (and like good food which is why the welcome pack is so good! :) ) Really pleased you had a good holiday; it's good to hear!
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1 review |
“Superb for Dogs”
Reviewed 8th October 2018
Everything was easy, from the initial booking to our stay. We stayed in Heather Cottage in Happisburgh for a week. The cottage is lovely, clean and has everything you need. There's a small garden which is enclosed and safe for dogs. Rooms can be sectioned off easily which is really useful to either split up dogs or stop them going on sofas at night. The beach is a short walk away and the local pub is dog friendly. There's loads of beach walks for dogs in Norfolk. Highly recommended.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
A huge thank you Jeremy for taking the time to do a lovely 5 paw review! Really pleased you enjoyed our little Heather Cottage so much - a great location for the beach and pub and cafe - all dog friendly.
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4 reviews |
“RED ROOFS - HICKLING HIDEAWAY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!”
Reviewed 1st October 2018
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
Love it!! Love that you realised how much Red Roofs has to offer (and booked again so quickly!!) I just love the location of that house, looking out across one of the nicest Norfolk Broads is a real treat. A private road, a huge enclosed garden, a comfy house and walks from the door as well as the 2 local pubs (both dog friendly of course) within walking distance, does make it one of our favourite houses. So pleased you enjoyed it so much and thank you so much for the review!
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1 review |
“Holmes House review”
Reviewed 24th September 2018
We have now stayed 4 times at Holmes House in East Ruston, the last visit for a fortnight in September 2018, and it the most dog friendly place we have ever stayed. The house itself is very well equipped (with the all important dishwasher) and is spacious and yet cosy at the same time with a log burner in the living room. The garden is completely enclosed and the owner (Caz) has even improved the safety for regular customers with escape artist dogs!
There are throws provided (if you don't take your own) for dogs to go on the furniture and you can leave them unattended (there is also a stair gate if you want to stop them going upstairs). The house is located right on the Weaver's Way track and there is great walking from the doorstep. The location makes it ideal for exploring the broads and it's towns and villages as well as the north Norfolk coast. There are fabulous dog friendly beaches a short drive away our favourite being Waxham. The company have grown significantly in the past couple of years and now manage a whole host of dog friendly properties in the area. I simply cannot recommend them highly enough! |
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
You are so lovely - thank you! I know how much you like Holmes House - Caz really does care for his guests and tries so hard to make everyone happy and feel at home. We have grown, that's for sure. There are so many lovely places to bring dogs here that we really want to make sure people can stay with all their dogs (no charge!) and feel comfortable and happy and fall in love with Norfolk. So pleased you had another lovely holiday and a big thank you for the review! :) x
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4 reviews |
“Yet another fine holiday! ”
Reviewed 24th September 2018
We have been on holiday courtesy of ERC many times. They are always helpful and friendly. Their properties are superb, and Victoria Cottage (where we stayed last week), is no exception. If you want real dog friendly holidays in North Norfolk - look no further.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
Thank you John! Really kind of you. Very pleased you had a lovely holiday again.
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1 review |
“Wind in the Willows ”
Reviewed 24th September 2018
Absolutely fantastic week. The cottage was just what the two of us needed to get away from everything. Our two Jack Russell's enjoyed all the walking in the area, and the enclosed garden was ideal for them to run around to gheir hearts content. We could just switch off and enjoy the countryside and coast. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who just needs a small bolthole to get away and relax.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
Our little Shepherd's hut is exactly that - a bolthole. Small but perfectly formed! Thrilled that you had such a lovely time and really appreciate you taking the time to do a review.
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1 review |
“Orchard Cottage”
Reviewed 18th September 2018
This was our 2nd visit to Orchard cottage this time for 2 weeks which we thought might be too long, how wrong were we. Love Happisburgh so much, dogs had a fab time every day on the beach, lots of lovely walks. Out of school hols the beaches are deserted and so may lovely places to visit. the cottage is well equipped with everything you need but my favourite is the garden just love it. We have already booked for next year as it gets booked quick. Lovely little Gem (big really)
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
18th September 2018
A two week break is getting more and more popular with our guests as they realise how lovely and relaxing it can be in this area and yet still have plenty to do! Delighted you enjoyed your 2 week break. Orchard Cottage really is a gem isn't it!? :)
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3 reviews |
“Hidden Gem is truly that ”
Reviewed 9th September 2018
We had a wonderful dog friendly stay at Hidden Gem cottage in Winterton. The location, backing onto the dunes, is perfect for morning dog walks, straight from the door. The cottage is beautiful, wonderfully equipped with everything a family and our doggy friends could want. The welcome pack was amazing, including a spectacular home baked cake and just what we needed to put us in the holiday mood! Winterton is a great base for visiting lots of dog friendly locations, like the many local beaches, Bacton woods, dog friendly pubs and restaurants and even a boat trip on the broads. We'll be back again next year for sure
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
9th October 2018
Thank you Midge! Really pleased you had such a lovely holiday and look forward to you coming back. Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a lovely review - I know the owners will be delighted!
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 Brentwood, Essex, East
2 reviews |
“Beagles love The Old Piggery and so do we !”
Reviewed 8th September 2018
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
18th September 2018
Love the beagles!! :) Thank you so much for your really lovely review. I know the Piggery and Running Hare Barn are very popular properties but it is great to read it on here and let everyone else know! :) Delighted to welcome you back any time!
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1 review |
“The best cottages we have stayed via ERC website ”
Reviewed 7th September 2018
I cannot praise how much we really love these cottages. Can’t fault any one of these. All different n perfect locations. Had Xmas there 2 years ago, nice n peaceful n beaches are to die for especially for dogs. Highly recommend it as 100% isn’t enough as 1,000% is what I would say. Home to home.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
18th September 2018
Oh wow! That's a really great thing to say ! 1000%! Thank you. I am really glad you enjoy what we do. I love being able to welcome so many dogs and their owners to stay :)
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1 review |
“Simply amazing”
Reviewed 1st September 2018
We have just had a week in Farthing Cottage. We can't fault the property. I had expectations that it might be a bit 'dog eared' on account that so many dogs visit, but nothing could be further than the truth. It was spotless and the array of dog accessories could have meant I need not have packed the car with so many dog bits, but saying that I do prefer to use my own stuff but I am sure many people would be thrilled to not have to pack for their dogs too. Everything has been thought of and I'm sure if someone did think of something missing that it would be provided the next time they visited. We cooked in house all but the last day and found everything we needed.
As I am quite sensitive to chemicals and detergents the cleaner kindly double rinsed the bedding for me, and also took the initiative to switch off the plug in air freshners which I was greatly relieved off. But that was so thoughtful. The property is well placed for some amazing walks, and we also visited 'The Canoe Man' and took our two large dogs on the Broads in a canoe for an afternoon. We genuinely hope to return, I loved staying at Farthing Cottage. |
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1 review |
“Wonderful holiday at Milestone Barn”
Reviewed 27th August 2018
This was our second holiday booked through Sue at ERC and same as the first one it was great. Milestone Barn was perfect for us and our 4 dogs of varying sizes. Totally enclosed garden, great location, great little Barn conversion tastefully decorated with everything you could need. Wonderful beach and inland walks on the doorstep. Thank you Sue.
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1 review |
“Dirty beds and ...”
Reviewed 26th August 2018
Stayed in corner cottage. Beds were dirty and property had not been cleaned properly. Electric socket in main bedroom unsafe.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th August 2018
Margaret, I am so sorry that you have found it necessary to take to a review site to air your grievances about our lovely Corner Cottage. None of these issues were mentioned to us at the time you stayed and it was only afterwards that you mentioned them, shortly after we found the lamp you broke but also didn't mention and all the dog mess that was left in the garden for us to clear up . I personally both cleared the dog mess away (I wouldn't expect the cleaner to do it) and looked at the one bed in question, out of 4, that had a mark on the mattress protector. This was immediately rectified. I, along with the many other guests who have had very happy holidays at Corner Cottage have been very satisfied with the level of cleaning at the cottage and I am very confident that Becky the cleaner will have done her usual good job. If you had considered the socket unsafe then surely the safest thing would have been to mention it at the time so we could immediately attend to it. This wasn't mentioned at the time of your stay or afterwards; this review is the first mention made of it. It is part of the Terms and Conditions under which you book - to advise us of any problems as soon as you come across them so we can rectify them immediately. If you had been so unsatisfied with the level of cleanliness then we could have returned to the property to clean the areas you were unsatisfied with maybe while you were out so as not to inconvenience you. I am also a little puzzled as to why you have only awarded us 3 stars for Dog Friendly. We welcome dogs, 4 or 5 is not uncommon, don't charge for them, provide bowls, throws, crates and toys plus a fully secure garden for them. We are well known for offering dog friendly accommodation above and beyond the normal standard and Corner Cottage is no exception . I will email you separately to find out what you consider we could do to achieve a 5 star Dog Friendly rating in your view.
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1 review |
“Absolutely fantastic! ”
Reviewed 26th August 2018
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th August 2018
Hi Lou! So pleased you had such a good time at Farthing Cottage and thank you for your lovely review on our Facebook page and your gorgeous photos of your dogs. I am delighted you were able to experience just how dog friendly this part of Norfolk is! We love it here and glad you do too now! We genuinely love having dogs to stay in all of our properties and hope to be able to welcome you back soon.
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1 review |
“Running Hare Barn”
Reviewed 1st August 2018
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th August 2018
Thank you so much - I know as ERC regulars you 'get' what we do here and know how much we welcome dogs to this dog welcoming part of Norfolk! Look forward to having you back :)
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5 reviews |
“Orchard Cottage Happisburgh ”
Reviewed 22nd July 2018
Our third stay at this perfect Cottage which at's it all really. We love it's homely and welcoming atmosphere and appreciate the owners' attention to detail and high standard of cleanliness. Fabulous welcome treats are always much appreciated too! Everything that you or your dogs could possibly need is provided. We and our dogs love spending time in the gorgeous garden and the dogs also love the cool tiled floor to sleep on in the heat. Happisburgh is a lovely village with lots going on. Having now stayed at 8 East Ruston Cottages, we can thoroughly recommend Sue and ERC.
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Reply from East Ruston Cottages
27th August 2018
Thank you for another fantastic review! Much appreciated and it's so great for other people to read about our lovely, dog friendly part of Norfolk. Really pleased you had such a good holiday in Orchard Cottage. It's definitely one of our favourites!
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