Dog-friendly Hotels Norfolk
Discover the ultimate dog-friendly escape in Norfolk with our curated list of pet-friendly hotels and cottages. 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.
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 & book
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Brundall, EnglandThis wonderful detached cottage with wrap around private garden and hot tub is tucked away in peaceful countryside. Nestled near the village church within the very quaint, small and rural village of Norton Subcourse. It is within easy distance of the larger village of Loddon just a few minutes’ drive away and the pretty market town of Beccles, 14 minutes, with supermarkets, shops, cafés and regular market days.
Surrounded by open countryside, spectacular walks and excellent cycle routes can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The neighbouring village of Thurlton, ¾ miles, boasts a local shop and a friendly public house. The area has excellent road links providing easy access to both sandy beaches and the National Park Norfolk Broads for daily boat hire and river trips. Reedham Ferry, a chain linked ferry crossing, is just 2 miles away and takes you on a trip across the River Yare, with a pub serving good food awaiting on the opposite side, and miles more marshes and villages to explore.
Fishing is available along the River Yare (licence required). Enjoy a day trip to the medieval city of Norwich and explore its Norman castle, many museums, theatre and galleries. Two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square and an abundance of great places to eat and drink. Alternatively, explore the Norfolk Broads where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore the miles of waterways. Daily boat hire and river trips available at Loddon and Beccles. A 30-minute drive takes you to the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with its Golden Mile amusements, fun fair, waxworks, pitch and putt, Sea Life Centre and shopping centre. Suffolk coastline includes everything from traditional seaside resorts with good sandy beaches including Lowestoft, through to popular Southwold with its life boat museum, lighthouse, shops and pubs. Enjoy the thrills of Pleasurewood Hills American theme park, 12 miles away.
Relax and enjoy the tranquil grounds of Somerleyton Hall, 8 miles. Travel north to explore Cromer with its pier, working life boat centre, sandy beach and town centre. Blakeney Quay, historic Holt and the Royal Sandringham Estate are all within a 2 hour drive. For birdwatchers there are RSPB sites available locally. There are lots of amazing places to seek out which serve great seasonal and locally produced foods. With so much to see and do in the area, you will soon see why Norfolk is so high up on many visitor’s lists.Beach 13 miles. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant ¾ miles.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, England
4.50Enjoying a great coastal location and offering detached accommodation all on the ground floor, Sands Cottage is the perfect choice for discerning couples looking for a romantic, stylish and luxurious break. Boasting high-tech touches such as built-in ceiling speakers, a Gaggenau oven, automatic 200 series espresso machine and wardobes with internal lights, this really is a tech lovers dream property! Its open plan living space offers a wood burner, and the impressive kitchen is fitted with an island. The living room enjoys access to the front and rear garden and is very light and airy. You can be sure of complete privacy as the garden is fully enclosed. The lovely gardens and wood burner make this a great choice for your beak year-round. The beautiful bedroom features a kingsize bed and the bathroom is contemporary, offering a cold water feed to the basin and a lovely hot shower. This property really is perfect for relaxing, unwinding and leaving the stresses of every-day life behind. If you tear yourself away, however, you will find a great deal of things to see, do and explore.
Sand Cottage lies close to RSPB Snettsiham and the lovely coastline. You can head to Heacham and explore the sand dunes or a little further to Hunstanton where you will find a host of seaside attractions including a Sea Life Centre and seasonal boat trips out to see the seals. History buffs should make time to explore the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the Sandringham, Holkham and Houghton Estates. And, having worked up an appetite you will find lots of great places to eat too, many of which serve local produce. And with lots of year-round dog friendly beach walks and cafes and inns that allow you to bring your fur-friends along too, this is a great location for dog lovers. In fact, this is a great location, full stop. And in choosing Sands Cottage for your break, you have made a great choice too! Beach ½ mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bacton, England 4.50"Samphire is perfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, for reunions and family gatherings. This delightful, three-storey, Victorian mid-terrace property has been completely renovated to provide spacious and stylish accommodation, an ideal choice at any time of year. There is a great, contemporary kitchen with a breakfast area and a spacious living/dining room which is great for entertaining. It has four bedrooms in total; three bedrooms on the first floor comprising two kingsize rooms, one of which boasts en-suite facilities, and a twin room, together with the family bathroom. On the second floor is a bedroom designed with four single beds, a great space to ‘hang out’ with toys, books, DVDs and games, plus a PlayStation 3 and a 43" Freeview TV.
The property is located in the coastal village of Bacton just 200 yards away from a sandy beach. Popular Bacton Wood is close by for walking, cycling, picnics and bird watching. Great family days out include the outdoor adventure park BeWILDerwood at Horning, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, Pettits Animal Park at Reedham and Banham Zoo. Cromer and Sheringham are 12 miles away for traditional seaside attractions, or visit Wroxham, known as the ‘capital of the Broads’, 12 miles away, where you can hire a day boat and explore the waterways. There is also a train station, model village, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops available.
For the gardener, a visit to the 32 acres of garden at the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston is a must. Golfers will enjoy Mundesley and the Royal Cromer golf course. National Trust properties nearby include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park and Horsey Wind Pump. Visit Horsey Beach between December and February, and you may spot hundreds of grey seals and pups on the beach. Alternatively, visit the historical city of Norwich, with its cathedral, theatres, museums, cobbled streets and an array of shops and cafés. Sea fishing is available nearby. Beach 200 yards. Shop and restaurant 350 yards, pub 1 mile."£143From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lamas, England 5.00Lock Cottage offers the perfect place in which to relax and unwind, having a stunning location overlooking the water meadows, a natural habitat for bird and wildlife, so be sure to bring binoculars! Lock Cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and offers spacious and contemporary living, boasting its own games room with table tennis and first floor balcony terrace taking full advantage of the amazing views. Located on the edge of a peaceful village with a local shop and pub a short walk away, the cottage neighbours an impressive water mill and water meadows with miles of riverside walks, fishing and canoeing. Set between the Broads and the North Norfolk coastline, the cottage offers an excellent holiday location. The Broads are just a short drive away and at Wroxham, the ‘capital of the Broads’, daily boat hire is available to explore the famous waterways abundant with bird and wildlife, as well as many inns, restaurants or cafés that can be found along the riverside. Norfolk’s coastline with soft sandy beaches is readily accessible, as are RSPB bird and nature reserves, the coastal path offering bracing walks and the traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham which offer a range of amenities to suit all ages. Explore the many traditional market towns, National Trust properties and gardens along with the popular city of Norwich renowned for its excellent shopping and beautiful Norman castle museum. For activities appealing to children try Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Bewilderwood at Horning, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, West Runton Shire Horse Centre or Splash fun pool at Sheringham. Shop and pub ¼mile. £163From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hevingham, England 4.00Sarah and Matthew would like to welcome you to The Conifers nestling peacefully down a country lane. This spacious and well-appointed accommodation is sure to appeal to nature lovers, cyclists, and walkers. With its own private/secure seating area to the rear. The Conifers is situated adjacent to approximately 200 acres of heath and woodland, which is designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). A haven for wildlife offering regular sightings of kingfisher, squirrels, moorhen, barn owls, deer and night jars, as well as being an established colony of the silver studded blue butterfly. A lovely area for walking and exploring with the dog. There is a gate onto the drive at the rear of the property leading to the lake and heath for walks.
The Conifers is adjacent to Matthew’s part time office (not used full time, entrance door to left of trellis at the front of the building). The entrance drive to the property is shared with Matthew and Sarah. There are glorious beaches around the Norfolk Coast and interesting harbours at Blakeney and Wells. The seaside town of Cromer is also home to the famous Pavilion Theatre and traditional end of pier show and well known for Cromer Crabs. Holt is a market town which is certainly worth a visit. The Georgian market town of Aylsham 4 miles away has a variety of retail outlets including large supermarkets and weekly markets. A little further on is Blickling Hall, a beautiful Jacobean National Trust property which has links to the family of Anne Boleyn.
Cyclists/walkers will enjoy the 26-mile Marriott’s Way which stretches from Aylsham to Norwich and follows the routes of two disused railway lines. The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk’s longest 15-inch gauge line which runs between Aylsham and Wroxham where boat trips are organised and there is a path/cycle track running alongside the narrow-gauge line. Wroxham and the renowned Norfolk Broads are only 10 miles away.
Norwich is within easy reach using the Park and Ride and boasts some beautiful sites spanning 2000 years of history. The castle museum is one of the finest spectacular Norman buildings in Europe. It was built as a Royal Palace for William the Conqueror. Norwich Cathedral and the Visitor Centre is well worth a visit with the second tallest spire and the largest cloister in England.
There is a large collection of high street shops and malls, being in the top 10 shopping destinations in the UK. The Lanes is a medieval area of Norwich made up of alleyways with a selection of quaint independent shops. Norwich market is the largest open-air market in the country open 6 days a week. The nearest public house is approx. 1.5 miles away and you are spoilt for choice for places to eat.£55From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, England 5.00Next door to the owner’s farmhouse but still enjoying complete privacy, Alder Lodge is the perfect choice for discerning guests seeking somewhere stylish and to relax and unwind. Boasting a private hot tub and enclosed garden there is a lovely spacious living room and dining area and an en-suite bathroom which has both a corner bath and a separate shower cubicle.
Nestled within picturesque rural Norfolk, this is also a great base from which to explore all that the area has to offer. And, there really is lots to do, with something for every taste within easy reach. Keen shoppers, foodies and history buffs alike will enjoy a visit to the fine city of Norwich. This medieval city boasts a Norman castle, numerous museums and galleries, cinemas, theatres and lots of great places to eat, shop and drink, including the Lanes which is filled with independent retailers and boutique bars, cafes and restaurants. Closer still lies the Mid Norfolk Railway, which offers trips from Yaxham to Wymondham.
Coast lovers can be at the stunning North Norfolk coastline in under 45 minutes. Here you will find a string of pretty coastal villages and towns with beaches, quays and salt marshes all ready to be explored. Make time for a spot of crabbing at Blakeney Quay or a boat trip to see the seals, or visit Cromer and take a walk along the much photographed pier.
In 50 minutes, you can be in Great Yarmouth, enjoying all the fun of the fair or strolling along the famous Golden Mile. Animal lovers should take the 30 minute drive to Banham Zoo, sports lovers should check out Fakenham Races and culture buffs must visit Blickling Hall with its beautiful estate. After a busy days sightseeing, why not relax in your private hot tub and daydream about adventures yet to come. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandA beautiful character property situated in its own grounds on the outskirts of Southrepps on the Norfolk Coast. Open fires. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Cromer, 5 miles.£333From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandBoasting its own hot tub (open all year) and with its own outdoor heated swimming pool (open May Spring Bank Holiday to mid-September), this single-storey holiday property is a perfect venue for enjoying a peaceful holiday. Set back from the roadside, The Nest offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with two conservatories, one of which is south-facing and overlooks the swimming pool, a great hot spot for sitting and relaxing in, the other doubles up as utility room with an added pool table for family fun. Within walking distance of the popular market town of Aylsham, there is an excellent array of independent shops, tea rooms, pubs and a regular market day. Hop on one of the trains that run along the Bure Valley Railway and visit Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its shops, riverside cafés and restaurants, daily boat hire and river trips. The seaside town of Cromer, 11 miles, has a pier, promenade, beach, shops, restaurants and cafés. The splendid National Trust property of Blickling Hall is just 1 mile, Felbrigg Hall is 11 miles and Sheringham Park is 13 miles. The city of Norwich is 13 miles away and offers a theatre, cathedral, castle museum, two indoor shopping centres with cinema complexes and a market square. Other places to visit include the pretty market town of Holt, 12 miles, Blakeney Quay, 17 miles, Holkham Hall, 26 miles, and The Royal Sandringham Estate, 29 miles, which is open to the public when the Royals are not in residence. Beach 11 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 550 yards.
Please note: No stag/hen parties. This property is in a residential area.£234From 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
