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.
North Walsham, England
4.00Within 2 miles of the beach, peacefully tucked away along the North Norfolk coast, surrounded by open countryside, these traditional Norfolk brick and flint barns (refs 30395, 30396, 30397, 30398, UKC660 and UK36552) have been converted, boasting character features, oak flooring, wood burners and equipped to provide the warmest welcome and a very relaxing holiday. With the owners living on-site, each barn has been carefully designed to retain its own privacy, and boasts a fenced courtyard garden with seating furniture and a barbecue. The seaside village of Walcott is within walking distance, and just a short drive away are the traditional seaside towns of Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Sea Palling. Guests are welcome to enjoy the 1-acre of shared meadow grassland for play, relaxing or exploring. The site is abundant in nature and wildlife, with its own resident barn owl. Quiet lanes and footpaths surround the barns to offer excellent walking and cycling direct from the doorstep. The City of Norwich is approximately a 30-minute drive away, and has many attractions including excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, art galleries, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, 12 miles, capital of the famous Norfolk Broads is great for daily boat hire, river trips and waterside cafés. Fantastic family days out can be enjoyed at Cromer, 12 miles, where there is a promenade, pier, seasonal entertainment, beach, Amazona Zoo and RNLI working lifeboat station. Take a boat trip from Blakeney Quay to visit the basking seal colonies or go crabbing along the quayside. Golf nearby. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Sculthorpe, England 5.00Located in the village of Sculthorpe, this lovely holiday propery is close to the popular resort of Wells-next-the-Sea. Sitting opposite Sculthorpe Moor and offering spacious holiday accommodation, Moor’s Rest is a single-storey property where each bedroom enjoys its own en-suite shower room. It has been stylishly decorated and furnished to offer a relaxing retreat.
The location is an excellent base from which to explore the area, and the peaceful and sought after village of Sculthorpe lies just 9 miles from the popular seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea with its pretty quay, mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops and narrow gauge railway to carry you to the beach. For thrills and spills, head to the traditional seaside town of Hunstanton, with its wide sandy beach, fun fair, amusements and Sea Life Centre. Also close by is Blakeney Quay, with its trips to see the seals, Holkham beach with the famous Holkham Hall and beautiful beach, Brancaster beach and the bustling market town Burnham Market, with its mix of eateries and boutique shops. The town of Fakenham offers good shops, restaurants, cafés, golf, a racecourse, a cinema and a bowling alley.
A little further afield are the seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer, the market town of Holt and the city of Norwich, with its famous Norman castle, numerous museums and all the facilities that you would expect from a fine city. Also worth exploring are the Norfolk Broads where you can enjoy boat trips. There are stately homes and National Trust properties galore, beautiful nature reserves and birdwatching opportunities, as well as pleasant walks and cycling routes – you can see why this area is so very popular. Beach 9 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Costessey, England 5.00With exclusive use of its own indoor heatedswimming pool, this detached, traditionally-built, single-storey holiday property is located within an area of SSSI along the peaceful backwater of the River Wensum. French doors lead to an enclosed secluded garden terrace, complete with sun loungers and barbecue, with pathway leading to private river frontage with use of seating furniture, rowing boat and canoe, where visitors can enjoy this wonderful backwater to the full, its peace only interrupted by the occasional rowing boat of an angler. The village has two pubs, shops, post office, golf course, snooker hall and extensive country walks.
The city of Norwich is 5 miles for excellent shopping, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, fine restaurants, cafés and bars. Wroxham (10 miles), capital of the Norfolk Broads, offers river trips and daily boat hire to explore the expanse of waterways. A 40-minute drive leads to the Heritage North Norfolk coast, ‘Admiral Nelson’s country’, where there are Blue Flag sandy beaches, extensive salt marshes, RSPB reserves and the coastal path for excellent walking. Boat trips are available all year to visit the basking seals and Blakeney Point nature reserve. Nearby, the stately homes of Holkham and Blickling are amongst the finest in East Anglia. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is open to the public when the Royals are not in residence.
The coastal resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer an array of attractions for all ages, a cliff-top golf course, plenty of shops and restaurants. Still operational, the fishing harbour operates a small fleet of boats to catch succulent fresh lobsters and crabs, which are brought back to be sold locally. Promenade gardens, pier with seasonal live entertainment and the Royal Life Boat Centre can all be found at Cromer. Sheringham is headquarters for the North Norfolk Steam Railway, where during the summer trains travel back and forth along the coast to neighbouring villages. Shop 800 yards.£138From 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
EnglandThis charming cabin is nestled in the heart of a serene rural landscape, a perfect choice for those seeking tranquillity and a connection with nature. Perched within the owners grounds, Algwen Cabin is fully equipped and comfortably furnished to provide the warmest of welcomes throughout the year.
The cabin is constructed with warm, natural wood blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Its design reflects a cosy aesthetic, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The interior is thoughtfully arranged to offer a comfortable space with functionality and offers two bedrooms - a double bedroom and an adult bunk bedroom. One of the highlights of this retreat is its enclosed garden, providing a private space for both guests and their furry companions. Whether you’re enjoying a morning coffee on the cabin’s porch or taking a leisurely stroll, the beauty of the outdoors is always at your doorstep. With the location enjoying no light pollution, it makes for an ideal place to enjoy the big open starlite sky. This pet-friendly accommodation is tailored to ensure the comfort for all, including furry companions with pet amenities including feeding bowls, a dog bed and doggie treats are provided, as the cabin owners understand the importance of including pets and strive to make it enjoyable for all.
Be sure to bring good walking boots, there are many excellent walks and trails available from doorstep. Take a stroll alongside the River Nene, also giving the opportunity to see the passing ships navigate to the port of Wisbech. The village is well serviced with pub serving good food, takeaway restaurants, a supermarket and an award-winning deli, located on the outskirts of village.
The surrounding rural area offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Those wishing to explore won’t be disappointed as you can be at the gateway to the beautiful North Norfolk coast in just a 40 minutes’ drive. Sandy beaches, RSPB nature reserves, historical and stately homes, including the Royal Sandringham Estate (open to the public when the Royal family are not in residence) are all located within the surrounding area, and popular seaside resorts such as Hunstanton offers fun for all ages. The market town of Wisbech is only 4 miles away and has shops, supermarkets and plenty of eateries and many other leisure facilities.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandSet just yards from the green and duckpond in a pretty Broadland village, and 2 miles from Winterton’s glorious sand duned beach, this lovingly restored cottage offers a delightful haven in which to relax and unwind. The six mile circular walk through the beach’s nature reserve affords sightings of the local seal colony and many other attractions are close at hand. Nearby, Potter Heigham and Wroxham boast boat trips and riverside pubs and restaurants, Hosey Mill and nature reserve is close by. Great Yarmouth is 10 miles away. A steam railway, quaint market towns, craft centres, and the cathedral, castle and fine shopping in Norwich are all within easy reach. Fishing and golf available nearby. Shop and pub serving food 500 yards. Lots of local walks with maps.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandLazidays is a lovely, detached chalet set in a peaceful, pet-friendly chalet park which offers plenty of open space for children to play and make friends. It is fully equipped and offers very light and comfortable accommodation. The park enjoys a great reputation for its friendly welcome, and you will find this extended by the good folk of Mundesley too. Enjoying a great position close to the wonderful sandy beach, pubs, parks, golf course, bowling green and the pretty village centre of Mundesley, it simply has everything on its doorstep.
Mundesley is a beautiful coastal village with everything you could wish for including a tourist information centre in high season. Gold Park in the village centre offers crazy golf, a toddler’s swing park, a skateboard park, an outdoor gym, and a multi-use games court. For two weeks in August, there is a circus in Gold Park. For golfers, Mundesley Golf Course is close by and offers a challenging 9-hole course. Mundesley Bowls Club is very welcoming to holidaymakers too.
North Norfolk is a great area for bird watching, coastal walks, golf, fishing, cycling, boating, or simply having family fun on the beach. Nearby Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 12 miles away and is well worth a visit for boat hire and river trips, as well as waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. The popular seaside town of Cromer is 7 miles away with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, traditional amusements, Amazonia Zoo and cinema.
There are many National Trust properties such as Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park just a short drive away. Blakeney Quay for seal trips is 23 miles and the city of Norwich is just 20 miles, with excellent shopping, theatre, a castle, museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants. Just a little further, visit Great Yarmouth for all the fun of the fair. Beach 500 yards. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandJust a few minutes walk from the wonderful sandy beach and the heart of this beautiful coastal village, Southbank is a lovely spacious bungalow. It is fully equipped and offers excellent, light and very comfortable 4 star accommodation, making it ideal for both families or couples. Gardeners will love the full range of garden tools, and are welcome to potter about.
Mundesley village has everything on its doorstep, including shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and even a tourist information centre in high season. Gold Park is a short stroll away with crazy golf, toddlers swing park, skateboard park, outdoor gym, basketball and tennis courts. For two weeks In August, there is even a circus in the park. For golfers there is Mundesley Golf Course, a challenging 9 hole course and Mundesley Bowls Club, both within walking distance and both very welcoming to holiday makers.
This is a great area for birdwatching, coastal walks, golf, fishing, cycling, boating or simply having family fun on the beach. Excellent year-round dog friendly beaches are only 7 minutes walk away, located either side of the main beach. Wroxham, known as the ‘capital of the Broads’, is just 12 miles away for boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. The popular seaside town of Cromer is 7 miles away with its famous pier. There are many NT properties such as Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park just a short drive away. Blakeney Quay, for seal trips, is 23 miles and the city of Norwich is just 20 miles, with excellent shopping, theatre, castle, museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants, or a little further, Great Yarmouth is 27 miles away. Can be booked with ref: 29745 (500 yards apart) to accommodate up to 8 guests. Beach 700 yards. Shops and café 400 yards, pub 700 yards.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandLocated close to the North Norfolk coastline within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can enjoy walking, and exploring the heritage and culture of this magnificent area. Within 30 minutes’ drive of the breath-taking Norfolk coastline. A perfect base from where you can easily explore and discover the pretty villages, marshes and beaches. Ideally located for walkers, nature lovers, and perfect for friends and families wanting to holiday together. Luxuriously furnished and well-quipped to ensure guests have everything they need for a great stay. Having a bedroom on the ground floor makes it ideal for the less mobile. The mature lawned garden boasts its very own hot tub to enjoy and offers that perfect place to relax at any time of the day and very welcoming after a great day exploring the many attractions surrounding you.
The property is nestled to the rear of the owner’s home, separated and with its own privacy. Great walking with circular routes are available nearby. Excellent walking can be further enjoyed along the Coastal Path and Peddars Way Trail. A short drive is the vibrant market town of King’s Lynn. Visitors to the town can enjoy The Mart, an annual fair which visits for two weeks each February, and Festival Too, a free music festival held yearly in June and July. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the town along with many shops and supermarkets for all your day-to-day needs. Other attractions include True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum, which offers a look back at the town’s rich and fascinating maritime heritage, and the iconic 17th-century Custom House, which overlooks the site of the town’s medieval harbour. Beach lovers can be at the stunning Norfolk coast with miles of wide sandy beaches in less than half an hour. Discover North Norfolk with its pretty villages, the marshes and miles of sandy beaches. There are artisan shops and lots of fantastic places to eat, many of them specialising in fresh, local produce. There are numerous stately homes and National Trust sites within easy reach, including The Sandringham Estate, Peckover House and Gardens, Holkham Hall and The Blickling Estate. It is also worth making time for a visit to the medieval city of Norwich, with its splendid Norman castle, numerous museums and lots of opportunities to shop and eat.
Great circular walks are available locally and plenty of cycling routes, popular with many club riders. Why not try a new water sport, kayaking, wind surfing, sailing, water skiing and jet ski hire available. Surrounding area includes many local fishing lakes and sea fishing available at Snettisham beach (licence required). The charming Victorian seaside resort of Hunstanton has traditional seaside attractions for all ages, wide sandy beach, watersports (seasonal), tennis courts, croquet lawn, bowling green, golf course, and a sports centre with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Neighbouring is Old Hunstanton, having a different and special charm. RSPB bird and nature reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandMill View (UK32035) was renovated in 2020, and offers contemporary design with quiet, spacious, comfortable and modern living. Tucked away within easy reach of Norfolk Broads and coast, it is hidden from view and nestled beside the famous Sutton Windmill, built in 1789 and understood to be the tallest in the UK. The location benefits from the best of both worlds, with over 30 miles of excellent sandy beaches, starting at only 3 miles away as well as the famous Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) on your doorstep. Beach options vary from Sea Palling (closest at around 10 minutes drive) with an RNLI patrolled sandy beach backed by sand dunes, cafés, pub and amusements to quieter beaches such as Cart Gap or Happisburgh.
Sutton Staithe is your gateway to the Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) connecting onto the River Ant which flows onto Barton Broad, How Hill and Ludham Bridge. Daily boat hire and river trips available to explore the miles of waterways. Excellent river fishing and local lake fishing is also available (seasonal and licence required) and The Norfolk Broads Museum (seasonal opening) where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads all nearby. The Broads and three pubs serving local beers and food are all within a mile and there is direct private access to Weavers Way public footpath, with Hickling only a mile away. The village centre of Stalham is just 2½ miles. Having everything you need, cafés, bakery, supermarket, chemist, petrol station, beauticians, take away food options and eateries. Wroxham, known as the Capital of the Broads, is only 9½ miles with shops, a supermarket, cafés and restaurants. This is also home to the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow steam gauge railway visiting the nearby village of Coltishall and the market town of Aylsham.
For quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey, where wide sandy beaches back on to sand dunes. Closed to beachgoers between the months of November and January parts of Horsey Beach are protected whilst the large (numbering in the thousands) grey seal colony is in pupping season, Viewing areas above the beach provide a fantastic opportunity to see adults and pups up close. For great family fun days visit BeWILDerwood, a tree-top adventure in Horning, Roarr Dinosaur Adventure at Lenwade, indoor soft play, slides, outdoor adventure and splash park and Wroxham Barns with a small petting farm and play park.
The historic city of Norwich, 15 miles, is definitely worth a visit, having two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, cafés, restaurants, pubs, cathedral, theatres and castle museum. The livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, is only 16 miles away with amusements, fun fair, pier, wax works, shops and restaurants. Excellent walking can be enjoyed from the doorstep with the Weavers Way running through the town of Stalham and providing great opportunities to explore on foot or by cycle. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) Hickling Nature Reserve is around 2 miles away with nature trails, bird watching hides and boat trips - you may even spot the UK’s largest Butterfly, the Swallow Tail! Your holiday home hosts, Nick and Lisa, will be more than happy to advise on any local attractions or answer any questions you have when planning your itinerary. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
