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.
Thetford, EnglandSuperb holiday cottage in small Norfolk village. Pet friendly. Woodburning stove, hot tub. Large gardens and paddock. Swaffham 8 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Thetford, EnglandSuperb one-bedroom cottage in peaceful Norfolk village. Hot tub, optimist flame effect stove. Ideal romantic retreat. Swaffham 8 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandA delightful semi-detached cottage in a private courtyard setting. Beautifully furnished with woodburning stove. Hot tub. Paddock for dogs. Swaffham 8 miles.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandSuperbly redesigned, this large, detached and elegant farmhouse dating from the 17th century is perfect for quality time with family and friends. Colveston Manor offers oodles of space inside and out. With its beautifully large, enclosed, south-facing garden the manor enjoys an idyllic position on a working sheep and cattle farm. Sitting at the end of a long tree-lined drive, with majestic oak trees, surrounded by grazing meadows, open farmland and ancient woods where wild deer roam, typical of the Brecks, this character filled country home is perfect for exploring the many delights of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
From your doorstep there are meadows, fields and woodland for great walks, cycle routes and nature trails. Close by lies the 47,000 acres of Thetford Forest with High Lodge recreational site and, for adrenaline-junkies, there’s the Go Ape tree-top adventure. City lovers can explore the medieval city of Norwich with its imposing Norman castle; Kings Lynn and its fascinating Hanseatic Quarter; Ely with its magnificent cathedral the ’Ship of the Fens’; the university city of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey.
Coast lovers can be at the spectacular North Norfolk coast in less than an hour. Here you will find lots of pretty coastal villages and towns with wide sandy or shingle beaches, bustling quays and wild marshes all waiting to be explored, and where you can enjoy delicious food and drink. Wildlife watchers can take their pick. At Colveston, catch the barn owl hunt and the wild deer at dusk; there’s the coastal collection of birding sites at Titchwell or Cley Marshes and inland there are the fabulous gatherings of wetland birds of Welney or the nightingales of nearby Foulden Common.
Year round there are activities and attractions for all ages nearby including Gooderstone Water Gardens, National Trust Oxburgh Hall, Stowe Farm and Neolithic Grimes Graves flint mine in the heart of King’s forest. Take to two wheels on the Norfolk Cycle Way with lots of routes and quiet roads. With so much to explore in every direction, you will be spoilt for choice what to do, before returning back home for a relaxing evening in the garden or by the wood burner and a good night’s sleep. Shop, pub and restaurant 2¼ miles.£178From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandOffering a warm welcome for those seeking a slice of period charm. As soon as you approach the cottage, you are sure to feel the stresses and strains of everyday life slip from your shoulders. This detached cottage dates to the 18th century. Now fully modernised with contemporary cottage style furnishings and well equipped to offer home from home comforts. Opening French doors from the master bedroom lead out to a wonderful sun deck, simply perfect to enjoy al fresco dining and relax. The gravel and decked secluded garden wraps around the cottage to enjoy both sunshine and shaded areas throughout the day. The cottage has a truly magical charm; whether you wish to simply relax or explore, it is the perfect choice.
Walking, fishing and golf can all be enjoyed locally. Certainly, a must for any racing enthusiast, Snetterton racetrack is just 9 minutes’ drive, and the faint sound of excitement can be heard as the racing cars and motorcycles compete at the circuit. Centrally positioned to explore all the delights of Norfolk and Suffolk and even Cambridgeshire too. Nearby attractions include Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Thetford Forest, Banham Zoo. The pretty market towns of Attleborough, Diss, Watton, Theftord, Swaffham and Wymondham offer all amenities including supermarkets. The university city of Norwich, with its Norman castle, cathedral, art galleries, excellent shopping including two indoor shopping malls, a market square, plenty of eateries, cafés and fine dining restaurants. Bury St Edmunds, with abbey ruins and famous Christmas market, Ipswich, with marina and historical town centre and Ely, with its magnificent cathedral, or even the university city of Cambridge for a punt along the river Cam passing through the university grounds. Norfolk Broads National Park, Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 33 miles away, with daily boat hire and river trips, shopping and waterside restaurants. In fact, you will find it so hard to fit it all in, that you will be sure to come back to Bradcar Farm Cottage, for many more great holidays. Beach 40 miles. Shop 2 miles. Pub and restaurant 2½ miles.£47From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandA delightful two-bedroom character cottage resting in Methwold, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Brandon 6.5 miles; Thetford 13.2 miles; King’s Lynn 19 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandSituated only a 20-minute walk from the pretty Norfolk village of East Harling, Middle Farm House boasts an outside entertainment area with a large patio, a hot tub and a bar, which you can stock up and socialise around on warm evenings. Also featuring casual dining in the kitchen and a separate dining room with a wood burner, it is simply a lovely place to gather with friends and family and enjoy a break together.
The property is semi-detached, with the owners living in the attached property. Sleeping up to ten people across four spacious bedrooms and a garden room with a sprung double sofa bed, it has three bathrooms and a well equipped kitchen, which includes a Rangemaster, and utility room, making it perfect joy for those who like to cook.
If you can bear to tear yourself away, you will find much to see and explore in the local area. Thetford Forest, which has 18,730 hectares to explore. Also in another part of Thetford Forest, 16 miles away is High Lodge and Go Ape. Other attractions in the area include Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens where you can hop on a steam train, admire Alan Bloom’s much celebrated landscaped gardens, and even look round the Dad’s Army exhibition there to see a vivid depiction of the fictional home of Captain Mainwaring and his men. The picturesque town of Diss is also close by, with its stunning Mere and market, along with lots of boutique cafés, pubs and shops.
If you want to experience all that Norfolk has to offer, you really couldn’t be better placed as you can see the Norfolk Broads, Norwich, and the coast within an hour. In fact, city lovers have certainly picked a great location as you can be in Norwich with its splendid Norman castle, or Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey, within 35 minutes. Ely, with its cathedral, known as ‘the Ship of the Fens’, and Ipswich, with its much photographed quay, are within an hour. Within the same time you can also be at the heart of the Suffolk heritage coastline and take a trip to Southwold with its pier and painted beach huts. Or, you can head to Norfolk’s resort of Great Yarmouth, where you can experience a stroll down the Golden Mile and all the fun of the fair. And then return to Middle Farm House for a soak in the hot tub, or a glass of something chilled at your very own outisde bar, or inside for a warm drink by the wood burner - perfect! The village offers two pubs, a social club, a post office, a butchers, a shop, a coffee shop and a fish and chip shop. Only 2 miles away is the St George’s Whisky Distillery, and Banham Zoo is a short drive away for fun-filled days out. Additional services for special occasions are available by arrangement with the owner.£165From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandTree Tops Cottage offers excellent walking direct from the doorstep into the woodland with miles of trails to explore. You won’t need to travel far to enjoy eateries as
the impressive Lynford Hall has an in-house restaurant open to non-residents, Brown’s café serves an excellent breakfast and the local village inn serves good pub food. A 15-minute drive away are the market towns of Swaffham and Thetford with shops, supermarkets, regular market days, and many more eateries. High Lodge and Go Ape are close by for tree top adventure. Take to two wheels on the Norfolk Cycle Way with lots of routes and quiet roads. With so much to explore in every direction, you will be spoilt for choice with what to do. Simply relax and enjoy this idyllic location, or snuggle up by the wood burner for cosy nights in.
City lovers can explore the medieval city of Norwich with its imposing Norman castle; Kings Lynn and its fascinating Hanseatic Quarter; Ely with its magnificent cathedral the ’Ship of the Fens’; the university city of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey. Coast lovers can be at the spectacular North Norfolk coast in less than an hour. Here you will find lots of pretty coastal villages and towns with wide sandy or shingle beaches, bustling quays and wild marshes all waiting to be explored. You have RSPB sites at Titchwell or Cley Marshes and inland there are the fabulous gatherings of wetland birds of Welney or the nightingales of nearby Foulden Common. Year round there are activities and attractions for all ages nearby including Gooderstone Water Gardens, National Trust Oxburgh Hall, Stowe Farm and Neolithic Grimes Graves flint mine in the heart of King’s forest.£119From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Melton Constable, EnglandThis property occupies an idyllic and private position situated in the grounds of the owner’s home benefiting from good walks and cycle routes direct from the doorstep with access to the Marriotts Way. The lovely market town of Reepham, with The Dial House (boutique hotel restaurant), pub, cafés, antiques shops, butcher and supermarket situated around a historic market square is under a mile away.
Oozing with character glass bi-folding doors extending along the property flood the contemporary and spacious open plan living area with light and provide views across farmland beyond. After a busy day exploring, gather around the wood burner to relax and unwind. Each bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom which makes this property the perfect place for couples travelling together, providing everyone with their own private space. Traditional stable doors in both rooms open out onto the large enclosed south-facing courtyard.
The Cowshed enjoys a convenient location providing easy access to both the North Norfolk Coastline and the Norfolk Broads.
The Norfolk coastline has a wealth of sandy beaches, including Wells-next-the-Sea, Mundesley, Sea Palling and Horsey, and the traditional seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham are both within an hour’s drive. You will also find RSPB nature reserves, bird reserves and coastal paths nearby. Guests visiting between the months of December and February, make sure you visit Horsey Beach for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore.
Wroxham is 17 miles away and is known as the ’Capital of the Broads’. Hiring a boat is arguably the best way to explore one of Britain’s finest wetlands or you can enjoy a river trip. Nature lovers are advised to bring binoculars, as the Norfolk Broads are home to a diverse range of fora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for otters, kingfishers or the elusive bittern (one of the rarest species of birds in the UK).
National Trust properties in the vicinity include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park and Horsey Windpump. Nearby is the Bure Valley Railway Line, a nostalgic 18-mile round trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, running through pretty countryside between the historic market towns of Aylsham and Wroxham, stopping at Buxton, Coltishall for on/off exploring by foot and Alby Crafts Museum. Norwich city is 15 miles away and has a cathedral and a 12th-century Norman castle.
Families with young children will enjoy trips to the Dinosaur Adventure Park, Pensthopre (nature reserve, indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds) BeWILDerwood (tree top and woodland adventure park), and Holt Country Park with miles of trails to explore; seasonal activities held during school holidays like mini beast safaris, treasure hunts and guided ranger walks. Beach 18 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandCelebrate in style with friends and family at this substantial venue, sleeping up to fifteen guests. You can either relax at the property in the hot tub or large garden or explore the many things to see and do in the surrounding area. You can also enjoy a game of pool in the utility room which has a pool table and seating along with the washing machine, tumble dryer and Belfast sink. The kitchen has a warming Aga, and steps lead down to a breakfast area with a dining table and seating for eight guests. The larger, formal dining room has a dining table and seating for 12-14 guests.
This elegant, detached house is ideal for groups, families or couples and blends character with every day modern day comforts. It is perfectly positioned to explore the Norfolk Broads National Park and Norfolk’s amazing coastline with sandy beaches and RSPB bird reserves. Neighbouring the owners’ working arable farm (not accessible to guests) it is privately surrounded by its own large garden.
It has nearby links to public footpaths and bridleways, including Weavers Way, winding 61 miles through the North Norfolk countryside. Another way to enjoy the area is on horseback; there is a equestrian centre nearby (within ½ mile) where you can hire a horse for the day, or you can even house your own horse, with a variety of livery options available. The centre is registered with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) charity. There are tremendous circular cycling routes via Dilham Canal and a wealth of opportunities for walking direct from the doorstep, so do remember to pack your walking boots. For anglers, there is carp fishing within ½ mile.
The market town of North Walsham, 6 miles, has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, bank, a weekly market, bowling alley, leisure centre with swimming pool, restaurants, and cafés. Worstead church is a superb 14th-century building, full of historic and architectural interest. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 6½ miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. It also has a train station with links to Norwich city, 13 miles, for excellent shopping centres, theatre, market, castle museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants, and coast and Bure Valley Steam Railway; a nostalgic 18-mile trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market towns of Aylsham and Wroxham, with wayside halts serving the picturesque Broadland villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, where you can hop off and on to explore by foot. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 15 miles, has a beach, promenade gardens, pier, shops, cafés and restaurants. There are sandy beaches at Happisburgh, Mundesley and Bacton within 20 minutes’ drive. Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (National Trust), and Sheringham Park are all within a 30-minute drive. A must for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, a tree top adventure woodland, 7 miles and Dinosaur Park at Weston Park, 19 miles. Beach 8 miles. Pub 1 mile, shop 5 miles and restaurant 4 miles.£511From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
