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.
Yaxham, EnglandThis holiday property is set within the grounds of Yaxham House, the owner’s home, the Georgian Grade II listed former rectory that served the parish of Yaxham. The Old Rectory Coach House is the detached former coach house to the former rectory. Situated in its own grounds, it has achieved a silver award in Green Tourism. The property enjoys an attractive and secluded setting approached by a private road and drive adjacent to the parish church of St Peters. It offers a warm welcome at any time of the year and is a perfect base for exploring all that the area has to offer.
The Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) is ½ mile away with trips available from Yaxham to Wymondham Abbey and Dereham. Dereham, 2 miles, offers an indoor swimming pool, cinema, bowling, shops, supermarkets and a market on Tuesdays and Fridays. The property lies within an hour’s drive of the coast, with excellent sandy beaches and RSPB nature and bird reserves. The Norfolk Broads, the Brecks (and its stone curlews), Peddars Way, Norfolk Coastal Path and many National Trust properties are also easily accessible.
The village is at the centre of a network of footpaths and there is a children’s play area and recreation ground close to the church. From the nearby bus stop, regular bus services go to Dereham and Norwich. Restaurant/takeaway and café/bistro ½ mile.
Can be booked with The Old Rectory Lodge (ref UKC2241) to accommodate up to 7 guests.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Downham Market, EnglandSet on the banks of the Great Ouse and boasting glorious riverside views, this delightful cottage, one of a pair, enjoys the perfect location for fishing, walking, cycling or simply watching the waterborne world go by. Locally sourced produce will also be supplied to get your holiday off to a great start. With its pretty interior and garden, it provides an ideal holiday base for all seasons. The historic market town of Downham Market (5 miles), Welney Wetlands wildlife reserve, Denver windmill for cream teas, the Queen’s Estate at Sandringham, Hunstanton for family fun, pretty fishing villages and the cities of Cambridge, Ely and Norwich are all within easy reach. Hunstanton is 50-minute drive and makes a great day out with Sea Life Centre, swimming pool and more. Other places to visit include Holkham Hall and Estate and Wells-next-the-Sea. Local produce is available within 2 miles, and there is also a garden centre. The local village has a pub, butchers, groceries and all essentials. Shop and pub within 3 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandThis detached, single-storey barn conversion is nestled in undulating Norfolk farmland. The large windows and open plan design provides a bright living space with a fantastic picture frame for watching the sun rise and Norfolk’s big sky. A blend of traditional with modern style makes Elmtree Barn a dream respite. Surrounded by quiet lanes, local walks and bridle paths, so do remember to pack your walking boots! Jam-packed with charm, this barn has been delightfully furnished and equipped to provide guests with a warm welcome regardless of the time of year. The property boasts an open-plan living room, a contemporary styled and well-equipped kitchen, and being all on one level, it makes it ideal for guests that would rather avoid stairs. Nestled in the owner’s grounds, with six wide and sweeping steps leading to front door or just 2 steps to the rear door (accessed over a slightly uneven grassed area), the barn has an unfenced, wrap-around garden laid to lawn, and a gravelled patio area to the front.
This is the perfect location from which to explore both the Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk coast, just a 30-minute drive. The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer wide sandy beaches and a host of attractions. Cromer boasts a pier, a carnival week in August and, weather-permitting, a spectacular New Year’s Day celebration complete with fireworks. Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre, and Sheringham Park. Numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres punctuate the region, and popular RSPB nature and bird reserves can be found around Cley-next-the-Sea, Blakeney and Morston. Head to the seaside village of Mundesley, 8 miles, for its superb sandy beach and charming village centre.
Wroxham, known as the ‘capital of the Norfolk Broads’, provides daily boat hire, river trips, shops, waterside cafés and restaurants, making it an ideal starting point to explore The Broads. Visit the market town of North Walsham, 4 miles, for its farmers’ market, shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarket and wild swimming at Ebridge Mill. Sprowston Hall, for leisure and golf course, is 12 miles. River fishing (licence required), 4 miles. A day trip to Norwich, 14 miles, is a must during your stay, with its fantastic castle museum, cathedral, two excellent shopping centres, market square, theatre, numerous art galleries and plenty of cafés, pubs and restaurants. Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance, including Blickling Hall, which boasts open-air concerts and events during the summer season. Appealing to children is Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and West Runton Shire Horse Centre. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandSituated in a quiet position overlooking grazed meadowland, quite often the flight path of the resident barn owl, The Old Saddlery is a short distance from the main 16th-century Colkirk Hall farmhouse, rumoured to play host to members of the Gun Powder Plot. The property dates back to the mid-1700s, formally a cart shed and stables and latterly a saddlery through until the mid-1980s when it was remodelled into the Old Saddlery. You will find the first floor situated within the eaves of the property containing bedroom three, along with a bathroom. Great care was taken to preserve some original features such as the beams, but to provide all the modern conveniences needed for a great stay. With two bathrooms, one of which features a free-standing bath, and a cosy living area with a wood burner, there are really lots of reasons to choose this cottage for your holiday.
Coast lovers can be in Wells-next-the-Sea in 20 minutes. Here you will find a wide sandy beach with pretty coloured beach huts, a picturesque quay and a lovely assortment of boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Head west and explore a coastline littered with pretty coastal villages with beaches and marshes galore. Go as far as Hunstanton and enjoy all the fun of the fair or explore the Sealife Centre. Then head east and stop off at Blakeney to enjoy the traditional pursuit of crabbing or visit Cromer with its famous pier and seasonal end of pier show. The Holkham Hall and Blickling Estates are within easy reach, as is Sandringham, the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the medieval city of Norwich. Beach 13 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 4½ miles.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandStart your holiday immediately on arrival, enjoy this fantastic seaside location just 700 yards walk from the excellent award-winning sandy beach. A perfect choice for families and friends, this single-storey holiday chalet is set within landscaped gardens on this quieter family run park. The chalet is equipped to offer dining at home, and for those seeking to dine out, there is a club house with restaurant, café, and host to live entertainment throughout the summer months within 100 metres. There is a step to the entrance, and so the property is not wheelchair accessible.
There is so much do and see locally. Explore the Coast with its lovely sandy beaches. The Norfolk Broads National Park offer miles of waterways to explore. Why not hire a day boat, for the more adventurous go kayaking, paddle boarding or sit back and enjoy a river trip? Plenty of eateries located alongside the water to enjoy. Visit the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth and experience a host of traditional seaside attractions including the Pleasure Beach fun fair.
Thrill seekers are also sure to enjoy a day out at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park at Lowestoft. For a change of pace, visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and take the tiger walk across the treetops. Nearby Caister Castle features a classic car museum. Enjoy a day at the races, both horse and dog racing available locally.
Great days out for the children are BeWILDerwood at Horning, the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, and Sea Life centre at Great Yarmouth. The city of Norwich recently voted one of the top five cities to visit in the UK with its Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries, and theatres. Those who enjoy cycling and walking will discover that there are lots of great routes close by to enjoy as well.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandThis beautifully presented semi-detached cottage is in a rural location on a working farm in Southrepps, Norfolk. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Overstrand 3.4 miles; Cromer 5.8 miles; Sheringham 10.1 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Wroxham, EnglandA wonderful single level barn set in rural Norfolk boasting its big open skies, yet an easy drive of the Coast and National Park Norfolk Broads.
The barn has shared use to the games room with entertainment area and an indoor heated swimming pool, available for hourly pre booking allowing your very own private use. The games room will delight, having table tennis, ice hockey, pool table and comfy sofa area with TV and large selection of DVD’s. Tastefully styled to provide contemporary, comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, perfect for all year-round bookings. Being single level and having no stairs makes it an ideal choice for guests wanting to avoid. To the front is a private enclosed courtyard seating area, perfect relaxing, and enjoying alfresco eating.
Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 11 minutes’ drive, a perfect base to explore the 125 miles of navigable waterways, daily boat hire, river trips, canoes and kayaks area available to hire. Good selection of shops, waterside cafés and restaurants.Wroxham Barns is just a few minutes’ drive with craft barns, boutique and shops, restaurants, play park and petting farm, which the younger children adore! Seaside resort of Sea Palling has excellent sandy beach backed by sand dunes, restaurant, small arcade and café, 18 minutes’ drive. Bygone museums, craft centres, National Trust parks and homes of Blickling and Felbrigg Halls are all within an easy drive. City of Norwich, 13 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour located further along the north Norfolk coast offer seal watching boat trips and pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood.
Fishing is available (in season with licence) Sea Palling, Cromer and Sheringham beaches are great for sea fishing and alongside the River Bure for river fishing. Many fishing lakes within surrounding area. Great golf courses are within an easy drive. Sheringham cliff top, Sprowston, Barnham Broom and Bawburgh will certainly delight any keen golfer. Sandy beach 8.5 miles. Pub serving food 1.5 miles. Shops, supermarket 5 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 11 guests.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Dereham, EnglandWelcome to peaceful and serene surroundings offering a tranquil escape from the bustling day to day life. Aptly named ’Middle of Nowhere’, this is where you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquillity. Here you will find a unique cluster of luxurious holiday homes benefitting from their own private garden with comfortable garden furniture. The properties have been designed with comfort and relaxation in mind with high quality furnishings, comfy sofas, well-equipped kitchens with high end appliances, elegant counter tops and stylish cabinetry. The open plan living seamlessly integrates the living room, dining area and kitchen, providing a spacious and inviting atmosphere, perfect for entertaining guests or spending quality time with loved ones. Luxurious bathrooms are offered throughout, including walk-in showers, freestanding soak bathtub, elegant tiling and ample storage space for towels and toiletries.
You are never too far from anywhere with excellent walks and cycling opportunities on doorstep. Whitwell and Reepham Railway station nestled alongside The Marriott’s Way, an excellent place for walking and cycling along miles of original track-bed (now known as Marriott’s Way after an engineer who built the line). The railway station, now restored to its former glory, also has a café for a cuppa and slice of cake. Explore the museum and station, and then relax with a refreshing drink in the pretty gardens. At weekends, ride up and down the tracks on one of the trains.
For golfers, the Royal Norwich Golf Course is 6 minutes’ drive with an 18-hole course and a 6-hole academy course. Facilities include short game area, practice bunkers, extensive practice putting green and range facilities. The on-site restaurant, bar and eatery offers breakfast through to fine dining opportunities.
Three delights of Norfolk all 30 minutes’ drive are the stunning north Norfolk coastline, famous Norfolk Broads National Park and the fine city of Norwich. Visit popular coastal towns such as Cromer, Wells-next-the-Sea or Sheringham. Take a leisurely stroll along the beach, indulge in fresh seafood, or enjoy traditional seaside amusements.
The Norfolk Broads is a popular destination for boating and birdwatching. Tuition, guided tours, paddle boards and canoeing are available. Hire a day boat or jump on board a river excursion to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Norwich is a must for any shopaholic with two indoor shopping malls and the market square, perfect for fresh sea food, fruit and vegetables. Norwich theatre hosts live performances, then there’s the medieval cathedral with stunning architecture and serene atmosphere. The castle museum is also well worth a visit. Bugz UK and Roarr Dinosaur Park are also nearby.
There are many eateries including fine dining to takeaway, real ale pubs, wine bars and gin palace. Reepham is only 3 miles for café, shop and eateries. Visit the Blickling Estate, a magnificent Jacobean mansion with stunning parklands. The estate hosts live events and exhibitions throughout the year. Wroxham Barns is a family-friendly attraction with craft shops, a mini-golf course and children’s play area. Enjoy browsing unique gifts, watch craftsmen at work and small animal petting farm. Pensthorpe Natural Park is a nature reserve and wildlife haven with nature trails and diverse bird species.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
