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.
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.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Cromer, EnglandTucked away in a quiet lane but still just footsteps from the beautiful beach and popular town centre, Hampshire House has everything you need for a lovely coastal break. Boasting two outside sitting areas, one of which overlooks the cricket ground. It has been decorated and furnished to a high standard to provide cosy and relaxing accommodation for those wishing to combine getting away from it all with being close to lots of great amenities.
Cromer itself is famous for its pier and seasonal end of pier show, it also boasts a wide promenade, perfect for a stroll to work up an appetite to eat at one of the towns many cafés, pubs and restaurants. The beach is just lovely and parts of it offer year round dog walking too. Cromer also benefits from being on a main railway line, which will take you to the Broads and in to the medieval city of Norwich. If you can bear to tear yourself away, then you can be at the heart of the Norfolk Broads in 35 minutes, crabbing on Blakeney Quay or taking a seasonal boat trip to see the seals in 30 minutes or travelling along the coast on North Norfolk railway in just 15 minutes. Add in nature galore at Pensthorpe or Sheringham Park and Cley Marshes, lots of stately homes and National Trust properties such as Blickling Hall and the Holkham Estate, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, Arazonia Zoo and BeWilderwood and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. In fact, you are sure to come back just to fit it all in and when you do, you are bound to return to Hampshire House. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£164From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandA delightful three-bedroom terraced house resting in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Dog-friendly. Near a beach. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. King's Lynn 16.6 miles.£99From 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.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandTo enter Dell Cottage, you first have to walk through the wonderful garden, which has been created with loving care by the owners. This wonderful, cosy property, with it’s arch windows and quirky features, has been thoughtfully furnished and boasts a large conservatory overlooking the beautiful garden, and it’s just 100 yards away from the local beach. With some retaining features dating back to the early 1300’s, Dell Cottage was once the village school, but is now a hidden treasure right in the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Mundesley. Although just a quaint village, Mundesley has many of the facilities of a small town, and with the beach literally on your doorstep, you may be tempted to park up and stay put.
Those who do wish to venture further afield will find a string of pretty towns and villages lining the coast, with picturesque quays, marshes, sand/shingle beaches and sand dunes. The town of Wroxham is also close by, and is known as the gateway to the Norfolk Broads. With great walks, cycling routes, National Trust properties, stately homes and wildlife sites galore, you will soon see why this area remains such a popular destination for families and couples alike. Beach 100 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub 50 yards, restaurant 15 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandSet across three floors, River Quay is a beautifully renovated terraced property in the popular seaside town of Gorleston-on-Sea. It is close to an award-winning beach making it ideal for families in summer, and during the winter, perfect for dog walkers. Gorleston-on-Sea is just south of Great Yarmouth and offers a promenade, beach side cafés, pubs and restaurants. Throughout the summer there is an Edwardian theatre with a pitch and putt golf course and amusements. Historically hundreds of fishing boats from the herring fleets would sail from the harbour and today this is one of two entrances to the Norfolk Broads National Park. From River Quay you are ideally located for visiting both Norfolk and Suffolk. To the north you have Horsey Beach where during the winter months a seal colony can be found lining the shore, the sand dunes at Winterton-on-Sea are perfect for strolling, and inland the city of Norwich is excellent for shopping, eating and drinking. Suffolk offers an abundance of history at Framlingham Castle, the submerged village at Dunwich and equally stunning is the RSPB Minsmere Reserve. Guests visiting this property in June have the pleasure of being able to go and experience the local Air Show in Yarmouth with The Red Arrows, just 3 miles away. Fishing is also available locally. Beach 700 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£90From 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.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandJust 300 yards from the beach, this Victorian mid-terrace cottage is ideally located for families. The enclosed courtyard has direct access to Gold Park, with its crazy golf, toddlers swing park, basketball and tennis court, a skateboard park and acres of grass to have fun. A few yards from the park is the sandy beach, and dog friendly beaches can be found just a 10-minute walk away. Mundesley is a traditional seaside village, with shops, café, post office and a village pub, all within walking distance. There is also a golf course in the village, as well as a network of quiet lanes and foot trails, offering good walking and cycling opportunities. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 7 miles, offers plenty of fun for all age groups, with its famous pier, promenade, wide beach and town centre with many shops, cafés, restaurant and pubs. The market town of North Walsham is 5 miles away, where fishing is possible (with licence), and Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 12 miles, with daily boat hire, river trips, riverside cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 300 yards.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandThis newly refurished (in 2018), detached house is ideal for family holidays and groups of friends wishing to explore the north Norfolk coastline. The property is dog friendly with an enclosed garden. Titchwell is nationally known for its RSPB nature reserve. The Norfolk Coastal Path passes a quarter of a mile from the house and Brancaster beach is a 20 minute walk, almost entirely off-road. Located between Hunstanton to the west and Burnham Market to the east, there is plenty for the family to see and do with many good pubs and restaurants throughout the area to enjoy, the nearest just 400 yards away. After a busy day exploring this beautiful part of Norfolk return and enjoy the south-facing rear garden in the summer or snuggle up in front of the wood burner on those winter evenings. Beach 1 mile. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 400 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Waxham, EnglandLess than a mile from Waxham beach and with a quiet waterway 100 yards at the end of the garden (to Horsey Mere and the Broads), these two comfortable properties are set in 12 acres of partially wooded grounds with woodland paths to explore. Each enjoys its own area of large lawned garden, and there is a woodland play area away from the river. Great Yarmouth 13 miles. Norwich 22 miles. Free coarse fishing (in season), and bird watching (including European Cranes) all year. Shops and pubs 2 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
