Dog Friendly Lodges Norfolk

Set in the heart of an unspoilt stretch of the Waveney Valley, Bluebell Cottage adjoins the owners’ 18th century farmhouse located on a working dairy farm. The river Waveney is only 220 yards to the south with the north side of the valley rising gently up behind the farm to give marvellous views for miles both east and west. Equidistant between the historic market towns of Bungay and Harleston, 3 miles, both offer numerous pubs, restaurants and independent shops. With other attractions such as Norwich, the Suffolk coast including Southwold and Aldeburgh, and the Broads all within easy reach, Bluebell Cottage is the perfect holiday base to explore both Norfolk and Suffolk. An ideal area for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers, there are many footpaths and bridleways easily accessible from the cottage including the well known Angles Way. Golf and fishing also available within a 10 minute drive. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Set within the popular, pretty little North Norfolk village of Langham and only 2 miles from Blakeney Quay, Yew Tree Cottages have everything you could need for a lovely, relaxing break. No 9 (ref UK31485) is perfect for those who love to cook and are looking for a large kitchen and cosy living room, and No 7 (ref UKC4476) is great for those who want their space where they can relax. Both boast an open fire and lots of homely touches so you will truly be able to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing.
There is so much to see and do in the local area. Head to picturesque Blakeney for a spot of crabbing, a popular Norfolk pursuit, or journey east or west from here and travel along the beautiful coastline, visiting lots of lovely seaside towns and villages along the way, for a day of exploration and discovery, all offering a diverse range of coastal habitats. Head to Cromer and walk along its famous pier, or to Wells-Next-The-Sea and explore the much photographed quay and painted beach huts. Potter around the Georgian market town of Holt with its abundance of artisan cafés, shops and restaurants. You could be at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads in just over 45 minutes, a beautiful rural area offering a range of walking and cycling routes for the more active members of the family. Also within easy reach lie the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, BeWILDerwood, Amazonia Zoo, Blickling and Holkham Halls, the North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Park and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and lots more besides.
You are sure to fall in love with this part of the world and with Yew Tree Cottages too! Beach 2 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
These cottages can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Tucked away down a country lane in a pretty Norfolk village, Grade ll listed Middle Cottage is the perfect place in which to relax and unwind, away from the stresses of modern life. A lavender lined path leads to the front door which takes you directly into the cosy living room with its warming wood burner, a great place to settle down with a good book or relax watching TV. The well-equipped kitchen/dining room, with its bespoke handmade kitchen units, has everything you will need to cook up a treat during your stay. If you don’t feel like cooking, there are plenty of super gastro pubs nearby to tempt you, one of which is within walking distance. Many places will also welcome your four-legged friend, making North Norfolk a haven for dogs.

Outside the kitchen, you will find a little courtyard which leads to the summerhouse and pretty west-facing garden, a perfect spot for a sundowner or al fresco lunch in summer. Venture upstairs in the cottage and you will find the large and welcoming master bedroom with a kingsize bed, dressed in crisp white cotton sheets. Beyond this, a small landing leads you to a single bedroom and the bathroom, both of which enjoy lovely views over the garden and millpond beyond.

The property is situated on a quiet village lane, leading down to a ford over the River Glaven. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are numerous walks nearby making the property ideal for walkers, dog owners, bird and wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys being in the countryside and also near to the coast. There are many lovely walks in and around the Glaven Valley from nearby Bayfield Hall, Glandford, Wiveton and Hunworth.

The attractive Georgian town of Holt is just over a mile away, where you can enjoy discovering its many original shops, galleries and cafés, often tucked away in hidden corners. If you like, you can walk to Holt from the cottage along a footpath with lovely views back over the Glaven Valley. You can also explore Holt Country Park, a 100-acre woodland with picnic areas, nature trails and a playground or catch a Poppy Line steam or diesel train to Weybourne and Sheringham from the North Norfolk railway station just outside Holt in the season. In July, Holt Festival brings the best in street performers, musicians, poets, actors, dancers, artists and comedians to the town.

Middle Cottage is also 4½ miles from the coast at Blakeney. Explore the varied and beautiful North Norfok coast from the vast sandy beaches of Wells and Holkham, to the wild beauty of the salt marshes at Cley, Morston and Stiffkey and the traditional seaside resorts of Sheringham and Cromer. Discover traditional flint villages, magnificent stately homes such as Holkham, Blickling and Houghton Hall, and charming market towns such as Burnham Market. Visit internationally renowned nature reserves at Cley and Titchwell, or take a boat trip from Morston to see the seal colony on Blakeney Point. Beach 4½ miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

French doors lead out to a wonderful enclosed rear courtyard with patio furniture, a great place to relax and unwind after a day of sea air and exploring the local area.
Just a stone’s throw from Gorleston beach, a glorious wide sandy beach backed with promenade and eateries. These dog friendly beaches are great for walks, with a beach café and pub at either end, both offering refreshments and food. The town centre is within ¾ of a mile having shops and further eateries to enjoy. River cruises available on the amazing Norfolk Broads, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways, or daily boat hire available to explore at your own speed.
Great Yarmouth seaside resort has a 15-mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with pier, entertainment, Sea Life Centre, bowling, amusements, donkey rides, bouncy castles, model village, fun fair for both small children and adrenaline rides, crazy golf, swimming pool (opening summer 2022), restaurants, cafés and pubs. Deck chairs are available for hire and boat trips are available to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. There is a firework spectacular each Wednesday during the summer season. The town has shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, and a train station with regular service to other coastal villages and the city of Norwich, a shopper’s delight, a stadium for grey hound racing, stock car racing and horse racing. The area is filled with interesting villages and plenty of eateries to enjoy. The city of Norwich, 23 miles, for excellent shopping with two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés, and restaurants. Beach 1 mile. Shop and pub ¾ mile.

The Snuff Box is a truly charming country cottage, sitting pretty in a quiet residential area of the village of Clenchwarton, which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book.
Boasting a double bedroom in the eaves and a single bedroom on the ground floor, this lovely cottage has a cosy separate living room and a light and airy extension housing a spacious and well-equipped kitchen and dining room with doors leading into the garden.
Just over a mile west of the River Great Ouse, this whole area is of high historical significance and continues to be a draw for history buffs to this day. With The Sandringham, Houghton and Holkham Estates, Oxburgh Hall, Peckover House, Castle Acre, Castle Rising and the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn all within easy reach it is easy to see why. Wildlife enthusiasts will also be spoilt for choice with delights like RSPB Snettisham, NWT Roydon Common and Welney Wetlands. Visit Thetford Forest with its High Lodge and Go Ape, just waiting for a visit whether you like picturesque walks, safe cycle routes, tree top activities or getting close to nature.
You can be at the stunning Norfolk coastline in half an hour where you will discover rolling sand dunes, wide sandy beaches, stripy cliffs, salt and clay marshes, creeks, harbours and quays all waiting to be explored. For a change of pace, head into Kings Lynn for a spot of high street shopping or, if you like a bargain make your way to Springfields Designer Outlet. After working up an appetite with all that sightseeing, you will be pleased to discover that this part of Norfolk is packed with great places to eat.

Quirky, chic and perfectly formed, The Old Candle Shop is sure to steal your heart. With some truly lovely finishing touches, this insta-ready luxury retreat is just waiting for discerning guests to discover it. Recently refurbished by the owners, who truly have an eye for creating a magical space, this stylish little property sleeps four, with a double bed on the ground floor and a twin, which includes a cabin bed (for child) and single bed on the first floor with restricted headroom. It really is perfect for a couple and small families alike and is in the perfect position to explore the stunning North Norfolk coastline.
Little Walsingham itself is famous for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and boasts a well renowned farm shop and deli which is immediately opposite, a small general store, a pub, cafés, antique shops and the fabulous Little Walsingham to Wells railway, all within easy walking distance. Travel a little further and you will find a whole area packed with great places to eat and drink, many of which serve fresh, seasonal local produce, which is great news as you are sure to work up an appetite after breathing in all that lovely sea air.
Head to nearby Wells-next-the Sea with its wide, sandy beach adorned with painted beach huts or sit quayside and watch the pretty little boats bobbing on the tide. Travel east or west from here and you will find a host of coastal habitats including cliff top walks, rolling sand dunes, salt and clay marshes, creeks and harbours and lovely inviting beaches. So, whether you are a wild swimmer, a pleasure-paddler, a sun worshipper or a coastal walker, you will be spoilt for choice. This area is beautiful year-round and there is nothing quite like a blustery off-season beach walk to clear the cobwebs away. Add in great walks, history galore, wildlife in abundance and so very much more and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular. You may even have to come back just to fit it all in. And when you do, you’ll be sure to choose The Old Candle Shop for your next stay too. Parking - there are three spaces immediately opposite the property where you can park all day and night. You will find the same 60 yards up the hill from the house. There is also a local car park within a short walk.