Dog-friendly Cottages Norfolk
Discover the ultimate dog-friendly escape in Norfolk with our curated list of pet-friendly cottages and dog-friendly holiday homes. From sandy beaches to salt marshes, Norfolk offers a haven for you and your furry friend. Explore charming towns, roam dog-friendly coastlines, and book a hotel tailored for a memorable canine-friendly getaway in this picturesque corner of England.
Mundesley, England
4.00With access to the excellent sandy beach adjacent, this 18th-century semi-detached holiday cottage stands proud, occupying a cliff-top location with stunning sea views from most windows. Surrounded by its own landscaped garden and walled seating area with porthole window for amazing sea views. Full of charm and character including open fires, beamed ceiling and wooden floors. The large rooms are well equipped and comfortably furnished to offer a relaxing seaside experience. Mundesley-on-Sea is an unspoilt seaside village with an array of pubs and restaurants. Excellent bird watching, golf, bowling and fishing available. Plenty of coastal and inland cycle routes and excellent walking along quiet lanes and designated footpaths are direct from the doorstep. The beach is perfect for families, playing in the sandy pools, building sandcastles or beach tennis and body boarding. Dogs are permitted along the beach all year round, with an area designated dog-free during the summer months. Nearby places of historical interest include Blicking Hall (NT), Sheringham Park, and Cromer pier with its end of pier show. The city of Norwich is excellent for shopping malls, theatre, cathedral and the castle museum is 30 minutes away. The Norfolk Broads, 30 minutes’ drive away offers daily boat hire and river trips. Beach 50 yards down an even slope. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 50 yards.£78From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Overstrand, England 5.00A cliff top location with breathtaking sea views, this end terraced holiday cottage offers a perfect seaside holiday retreat. A short stroll from the excellent sandy beach, café, shop and pub. Amazing sea views can be enjoyed from both the ground and first floor bedrooms and the dining room/conservatory with French doors leading into the enclosed lawned gardens. The holiday cottage offers comfortable and spacious accommodation making it an ideal choice at any time of year. Good cycling and walking are available from the doorstep, with dogs welcome on the beach (restricted access during high season). The popular seaside resort of Cromer, 2 miles, for promenade, end of pier live entertainment (seasonal), RNLI Lifeboat Station and museum, cliff top golf course, excellent sandy beach, many shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. There is an indoor splash aqua pool, North Norfolk Steam Railway, shire horse centre, military collection all within an easy drive. Daily boat trips are available from Morston Harbour to visit the seal colonies and Blakeney Point. RSPB nature and bird reserves nearby. NT historical houses, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park, Blickling and Holkham Hall and parkland within surrounding area. City of Norwich for excellent shopping, art galleries, theatre, castle museum, cinema complexes, bowling alleys, cafés, restaurants, and pubs 40 minutes’ drive. Shops and pubs 400 yards, restaurant 500 yards.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blakeney, England 5.00Seagulls enjoys far-reaching, spectacular views across the Blakeney salt-marshes from full-length windows in the first floor living room. It is set at the end of a quiet no-through road with a secluded garden. Over the road is the village playing field with tennis courts. Inside, the house is warm, convenient and attractive - practical for families with children, yet well-furnished to be relaxing and comfortable for the older generation. The well-equipped retro kitchen leads to the dining room which boasts a cosy wood burner.
Blakeney Quay is a short walk past the village shop (with bacon for the ever-obliging crabs). From here is access to the marsh or up to the village. Blakeney is a bird-watcher’s paradise; the coastal path runs in front of the house, there are seals at Blakeney Point, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside walks. The historic little town of Holt is close by and offers a range of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and weekly markets. Within a few minutes’ drive is Holt Lowes, an area renowned for wildlife, designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. Also worth a visit is Holt Country Park with its wealth of bird life, as well as other RSPB reserves. The region has several stately homes such as NT Blickling and Felbrigg Halls, Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall. Other interesting days out include visits to Sheringham Park, and Walsingham Shrine and Priory ruins. Sheringham offers golf and is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash aqua pool, a promenade and a pier. Within easy driving distance is Norwich with its excellent shopping, restaurants, cathedral, theatre, pubs, cinema and markets. Wells-next-the-Sea is 5 miles and Holkham’s vast sandy beach is just 8 miles. Windsurfing, dinghy launching, sailing and boat trips are all available locally. Shops 100 yards.£156From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, England 4.00Overlooking the village green in the heart of Winterton-on-Sea, a popular and pretty coastal village, this spacious semi-detached holiday property, adjoining the owners home, offers a welcoming break whatever the season. Take a short stroll to the sandy beach and Holme Dunes nature reserve, which has a 6-mile circular walk and affords sightings of the local seal colony. Fishing, day boat hire and sailing are found at Hickling, Martham and Filby Broads. Great Yarmouth is a fantastic day out for familys. BeWILDerwood, the treetop adventure park and medieval Norwich with its castle, cathedral and fine shopping, are just a short drive away. Golf and riding nearby. Beach 600 yards. Shop and pub serving food 100 yards.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, England 5.00In a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with extensive views over the surrounding rural countryside and farmland, this delightful cottage enjoys its own small garden, with a sitting-out area close to an old, capped well. It has a spacious twin bedroom and a smaller double bedroom. Peacefully located at the edge of a village, it stands alone on a quiet lane close to the owners’ home, and provides characterful holiday accommodation, perfect for taking advantage of the seaside attractions of Cromer (6 miles). The sea is only 2 miles away – ideal for a spot of fishing. National Trust locations. There are three golf courses within 7 miles. Shop 1 mile, two country pubs/restaurants within 1½ miles.£77From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sculthorpe, England 5.00This beautifully presented, single-storey barn conversion sits within a peaceful barn development accessed by a tree-lined private lane. Just outside the village of Sculthorpe near the bustling market town of Fakenham, just under 9 miles from Wells-next-the-Sea, this holiday property provides the perfect base from which to explore North Norfolk. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wells-next-the-Sea, England 5.00Set within one of Norfolk’s most sought-after villages and just under a mile from the coast, Coastguard’s Cottage is just perfect for discerning guests looking for a gorgeous getaway in stylish surroundings. Boasting two multi-fuel burners, a range and a well-equipped kitchen, this cottage really does have everything you need for a great holiday.
Heading either east or west, you will find a string of lovely coastal villages with a range of habitats including wide sandy beaches, salt marshes and quays, all offering great boutique places in which to eat and drink. To the east lies Holkham beach, bracing in winter and glorious in summer, as well as Wells-next-the-Sea with its narrow gauge railway running down to the beach, adorned with painted beach huts. Here you will also find a much-photographed quay, seaside attractions and lots of quaint, artisan places in which to eat and shop. Venturing a little further, you can try the Norfolk pursuit of crabbing on beautiful Blakeney Quay, or even take a boat trip out to see the seals (seasonal). Head west and experience all the fun of the fair at Hunstanton with its Sea Life Centre, amusements and small fairground. History buffs will be sure to love Sandringham Estate, Holkham Hall, Blickling Hall and the Hanseatic Old Quarter of King’s Lynn. And with wildlife viewing opportunities and great walks and cycle routes galore, you are sure to book a return visit to this lovely cottage just to fit everything in. After a great day of sightseeing, why not relax by one of the multi-fuel burners or raise a glass to a great day out in the pretty garden. Now, that is a treat! Beach 1 mile. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£174From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSet within the sought after seaside village of Mundesley, Driftwood House is the perfect choice for discerning guests looking for a stylish coastal holiday. Boasting a private hot tub, three bathrooms and a lovely multi-fuel burner, this property really does have everything you need for an all-weather break. While it is a village, Mundesley itself boasts lots of places to eat and drink and of course has a wide sandy beach which is considered by many to be one of the best in the area. With all of this just footsteps away, you may be tempted to park up at Driftwood House and spend your whole holiday right there but venture a little further and you will find much to see and do. Head east or west to discover a string of coastal villages and towns including Cromer, with its famous pier and Happisburg with its picturesque lighthouse. Or, head inland and be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in under half an hour. History Buffs will enjoy exploring the medieval city of Norwich, the Blickling Hall Estate, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections or one of the numerous local museums. The young at heart will enjoy a day out at BeWILDerwood or Amazonia Zoo and nature lovers will also be spoilt for choice with Cley Marshes within easy reach too. After a great day exploring, you can return to Driftwood House and relax in that amazing hot tub. Beach 300 yards. Shop 220 yards, pub and restaurant 330 yards.£155From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThoughtfully designed and beautifully furnished, this romantic bolthole is the ideal base from which to explore. Spread your wings and venture further afield along the coast before returning to the comforts of this cosy detached barn, where pampered pooches are welcome too. This splendid retreat is the ideal space for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Accessed by a rough track, this private and quiet location is away from the hustle and bustle, yet still be within easy access to Gorleston-on-Sea, 2 miles, with its glorious beach.
In the property you will find an open plan living space with comfortable, modern furnishings and the owners have created a quiet sanctuary that all ages can enjoy. The living area is furnished with a double sofa bed and large armchair centred around the wood burner and widescreen TV, making it the ideal place to retire to after a busy day out and about exploring Norfolk and Suffolk. There is also a hidden well leading to a wine cellar. A dining table for four people sits between the kitchen and the living area, and is also placed perfectly for days when you are able to open the French doors to the enclosed back garden. A wonderful spot to enjoy a paper and a coffee on a fine spring morning. Featuring a fully fitted kitchen with everything that you need to master up culinary delights, from an integrated gas and electric range oven to a Lavazza coffee machine, plus a Bose sound speaker to entertain whilst you’ve got your bake on! There is a sumptuous bathroom with wall to wall sand stone tiles, sunken shower, roll-top bath, fluffy robes and slippers. The bedroom is galleried and you will find a gorgeous comfy double bed. Head outside to your very own enclosed decking area, with seating and gas barbecue. Sit back, relax and watch the stars whilst you take a bubbly dip in the private hot tub...bliss! Adjacent to the property is a large paddock for you to use for dog walking, games or just simply enjoy the sounds of nature
If you can drag yourself away from your hideaway, you will find plenty to explore in the area. Take a 2 mile walk to Gorleston beach, where you’ll find beautiful golden sand and grassy cliff top walks overlooking the lower Esplanade. The Barn is situated 5 miles from the popular seaside town of Great Yarmouth, where you’ll find endless amounts of traditional seaside entertainment, from arcades to shows and a Sea Life Centre to explore. The charming, market town of Beccles, with market square and winding streets, nestled by the River Waveney, is just a 20-minute drive away. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandSituated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and the pretty village of Ludham, Fuggle is great as a couples’ getaway. With an open plan living space, its lovely for cooking up a storm and relaxing in the evening after a day’s adventure. Ludham, which has a shop, post office, butchers and pub has easy access to great fishing opportunities, with pedalo hire and a village green to just simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife. Excellent location for walkers and cyclists where you can enjoy nearby trails and footpaths that surround you. For fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK, seasonal and licence required.
Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 12 minutes’ drive, with riverside restaurants, supermarket, shops, daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy. Wroxham Barns, located on the edge of the village, has a petting farm, craft barns, small fair and restaurants. The riverside village of Horning has its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. Horning Ferry is on the outskirts of the village where you will find a marina, leisure club and pub. There are excellent sandy beaches at Hemsby, Winterton-on-Sea and Sea Palling, backed with dunes, under 10 miles away.
Alternative days out include the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafés and a magnet for shoppers. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park, one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia, the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Beach 8¾ miles.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
