Dog Friendly Lodges Norfolk

White Stones Cottage is a truly delightful, semi-detached cottage in a perfect spot by the sea. Set only 400 yards from the sandy, unspoilt beaches with grassy dunes, it is the perfect place for your coastal getaway. With low beamed ceilings this property feels like a cosy rural country cottage, yet in a village location with plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés.
Caister-on-Sea is home to Caister castle, built in 1432, which currently houses am impressive classic car collection. Great Yarmouth is a short drive away, but also with great public transport links, you can leave the car and experience the quintessential British seaside experience. There is a fantastic pier which hosts live entertainment, a sea life centre and arcades, as well as candy floss, ice cream and proper fish and chip shops available along the main promenade. The Norfolk Broads National Park is also on your doorstep, and this impressive and unique landscape will entertain and inspire all the family by foot or by boat. Further west into the county of Norfolk you will find the fine city of Norwich, with a perfect blend of culture and history, the cathedral and castle make superb days out, if the shopping, food and entertainment do not grab you first. Beach 400 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

A short walk to a beautiful beach and coastal walks, this is a traditional Victorian red brick and flint maisonette in the Sheringham Conservation Area, and has its own private front door and three bedrooms. The Seahorses has a handmade country pine kitchen and original Victorian features. Beach toys and books are provided by the owner, and the properties lie only 5 minutes’ walk from Sheringham’s beach, shops, theatre, putting green, bars and restaurants and the train stations, and close to the buses that serve the coastal towns and beyond. Situated in the town centre, the properties are not far from all the amenities that Sheringham has to offer, but are in a location that is peaceful in the evening. Sheringham itself is a charming seaside town that has hardly changed from a century ago. It has the benefit of a heritage steam railway, a wide choice of locally run shops, bars and restaurants, an award-winning, wide family-friendly beach, unspoilt views, exceptional country walks and so much to see and experience. Sheringham is well connected by public transport, making it an excellent base for a holiday in North Norfolk; a car is not required. The neighbouring seaside town of Cromer, 5 miles away, also has a beach, promenade and pier. There is a good day out to be enjoyed at National Trust Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and the Muckleburgh Military Collection. Blakeney Quay is 10 miles away, and there is excellent shopping to be had at Norwich, 27 miles away, with its cathedral, castle museum, theatre, two shopping centres, restaurants and cafés. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 25 miles away and offers daily boat hire and river trips, shops, riverside restaurants and cafés. Beach 250 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, Allawah House offers a stylish retreat for discerning guests looking for somewhere to relax, unwind and enjoy the North Norfolk coastline. Aptly named, the word ‘Allawah’ is Aboriginal in origin and means ‘make you abode here’ or ‘remain here’, and given how light and airy this detached property is, you may well be tempted to stay put and just enjoy the spacious accommodation. It boasts two bathrooms and a ground floor toilet, a well-equipped kitchen and a sun room. Together with an outdoor electric sun shade, it means that you can enjoy the south-facing garden at any time of the day.
Venturing out, you will find a string of pretty coastal towns and villages with a range of habitats, including wide sandy beaches, marshes and quays. Visit nearby Hunstanton for the Sealife Centre, seasonal seal trips and a host of other seaside attractions. Head east from here and pass through local beauty spots such as Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Brancaster, Holkham,and Wells-next-the-Sea, which boasts a picturesque quay and a narrow gauge railway that takes you down to the beach with its pretty painted beach huts. Head a little further and you can enjoy the pursuit of crabbing on Blakeney Quay, too.
History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Sandringham and Holkham Estates and should also take the time to explore the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn. Bird watchers will enjoy trips to Titchwell, Cley and Welney and wildlife lovers will surely take a deer safari in nearby Snettisham. Add in attractions such as Norfolk Lavender, great walks and cycle routes and lots of places to eat and drink (many of which serve seasonal local produce) and you will soon see why people flock to this part of the glorious Norfolk coastline year after year. And, what a treat to return to Allawah and remain there for a great night’s sleep, perhaps to dream of adventures yet to come. Beach 4 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Set in the heart of the tranquil Broadland village of Ludham, just a 5 minutes’ walk from the village centre and 10 minutes’ walk to Womack Water with its village green and boat moorings. Tucked away in a cul de sac, Toadstool Cottage offers spacious, contemporary, and comfortably furnished home from home, boasting an enclosed lawn garden with seating furniture, secure for children and dogs alike.
Ludham village boasts a post office and stores, public house, tearoom, butcher, and doctor’s surgery. Nearby is Womack Staithe, where you can launch paddle boards is part of the Norfolk Broads and provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities together with pedaloes and boat hire and a village green to enjoy an ice-cream, simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities available in the area, with miles of riverside and countryside walks available locally.
Set amongst a gentle and tranquil landscape, dotted with ancient churches, wind pumps and nature reserves, this area of Norfolk offers a wealth of opportunity to enjoy the countryside at any pace. Nearby, How Hill Nature Reserve with its marshes, meadows, woodland, and open water, is well worth exploring. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful, and a number of Broadland centres offer bike and canoe hire - possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife.
Visitors can also hire hourly/day boats at Potter Heigham, 2 miles. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 7 miles away, and is perfect for daily boat hire, river trips, riverside restaurants, cafés, pubs, and shops. For the children, BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top adventure park and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade both promise children a day to remember. The lovely dune backed sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Winterton on Sea are just 8 miles. For lively family fun, visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements, and Pleasure wood Hills theme park at Lowestoft. Pub within 1 mile.