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.
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.£128From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, England 5.00Perfect for friends and families alike, with plenty to do and see on the doorstep. Situated on the edge of the quiet village of Rollesby close to the sandy beaches along the east coast and within the Broads National Park, so you have the best of both worlds on your doorstep. Surrounded by open countryside, the location is ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Nearby routes include the Weavers Way and the National Cycle Route 30 that runs along the coast. After an action packed day exploring return to enjoy a soak in the hot tub or simply relax and enjoy the famous big open skies.
Furnished and equipped to offer a warm welcome at any time of year. It is set all on the ground floor level making a perfect choice for young families and friends holidaying together, having an en-suite bathroom, and an en-suite shower room to each bedroom. Within a 15-minute drive away are the famous Norfolk Broads with the villages of Potter Heigham, Horning and Wroxham offering daily river trips, boat hire, shops, riverside pubs, cafés and restaurants. For children, a day out to BeWILDerwood at Horning and Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade is a must. The traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth is 8 miles away, with its amusements, pleasure beach that offers thrill rides galore, a wide sandy beach, waxworks, pitch and putt, leisure centre with an indoor fun pool and town centre with shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants.
Thrigby Wildlife Park, 4 miles, offers a chance to see exotic animals up close, including a tree walk where you can look right down into the tiger enclosure, 10 minutes’ drive to the vintage car museum and castle ruins at Caister on Sea. The medieval city of Norwich a shoppers delight, 18 miles, offers a stunning Norman castle to explore along with numerous museums, cinemas, theatre, excellent shopping, two indoor shopping malls and plenty of restaurants, cafés and pubs. Further afield is the Royal Sandringham Estate and museum, 60 miles, and Suffolk with its heritage coastline. Eateries and shop 1 mile.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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
Ingham, England 5.00- Sleeps 4 in 2 double bed bedrooms
- Unlimited dogs welcome free of charge
- Single storey
- Open plan living/dining area
- Luxury shower room
- Fully enclosed garden - grass, patio and shrubs
- 4ft+ fencing all round
- Off road, private parking for 2 cars.
- Many, quiet, off road walks from the door: Weavers Way
- Short drive to a choice of dog friendly sandy beaches.
- EV charger for guest use
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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.£136From 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.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Catfield, England 3.00This enchanting, 17th-century, thatched cottage lies in a traditional Broadland village of Catfield. The middle one of a little row of three, it is very comfortable with an open fire in feature inglenook fireplace, and enjoys its own large rear garden. Perfect for exploring Broadland, with its delightful villages, nature reserves, bird watching, and miles of reed lined waterways – Hickling Broad is just 4 miles away and Horsey Mere is 9 miles. Boats can be hired at Potter Heigham (3 miles) and sailing, fishing and cycle hire are all available locally. Sea Palling, 5 miles, offers lovely sandy beaches. Norwich 18 miles. Shop/PO and pub serving food 100 yards.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandThis is the perfect riverside setting, with wonderful views and a great base for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Enjoying an excellent waterside location, and commanding views of the River Yare, this single-story detached lodge offers a unique holiday experience and has been furnished and equipped to a good standard. Whatever type of holiday you are looking for, it can be as active or as laid back as you want it to be, and you are sure to be pleased. Although set in a peaceful location, this property is linked to the modern world with Wi-Fi access. There is private quay-headed mooring for a motor launch (available for hire by prior arrangement), and this location is perfect for river fishing. Full advantage is taken of the stunning riverside views from the property itself, which can be further savoured from the decked seating terrace leading directly to the waterside. An ideal location for relaxing, soaking up the sun, and watching the boats pass by. Boat hire is available locally, and pre-booking is recommended from the local boat yard.
This is an excellent central location for exploring Norfolk. Set in the village of Brundall, popular for boat building and hire, with its own railway station, mini market, post office, takeaway restaurants, and local pubs all serving good food. Easily accessible by train or car, the city of Norwich, half an hour’s drive away, is excellent for shopping, cafés, theatre, cinema complexes, the cathedral and the castle museum. The pretty Broadland villages, countryside, and RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen are all nearby. Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches, backed with dunes, are 12 miles away. Great Yarmouth is easily accessible by car or train, as are the surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport, and Hopton-on-Sea, all offer great entertainment, ideal for a family holiday. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, BeWILDderwood at Horning, and Dinosaur Park at Lenwade offer a great family day out. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 170 yards.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandBoa Vista is located on the North Norfolk coastline, a 5-minute walk from the amazing sandy beach at Bacton and the Norfolk Coastal Path. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but restricted in certain areas during the summer months. This semi-detached, modern, two-bedroomed single storey chalet with stylish rug on oak flooring, has a wrap-around enclosed decked balcony with outdoor furniture. It is located on a peaceful private park and there are large communal grasslands at the front of the chalet, which provide plenty of space for family fun and games.
Boa Vista is close to two pubs with restaurants, two fish and ship shops, a café, mini supermarket and an ice-cream parlour. It is a great starting point for walking, with circular paths going through Bacton village, while Bacton Woods is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and has great dog walking trails. The nearby traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 13 miles, and Sheringham, 17 miles, provide great days out. Sea fishing is popular on nearby Walcott beach, so be sure to bring your sea fishing rod and try to catch your supper. Wroxham, 13 miles, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, has riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. The award-winning Wroxham Barns visitor attraction is a great family day out, and from near there you can take the steam train to Aylsham on the Bure Valley Heritage Railway. The waterways are best explored from the water itself and are rich in birdlife and other wildlife. Daily river trips and boat hire is available.
BeWILDerwood at nearby Horning is an outdoor adventure park, a perfect place for children to burn off some energy. Another children’s favourite is the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, offering both outside and inside fun, including a splash park on warm days. Avid gardeners will enjoy The Old Vicarage Gardens at East Runton and Sheringham National Trust park. The Royal Cromer and Mundesley golf courses won’t disappoint good golfers. Other National Trust properties including Felbrigg and Blickling Hall are nearby. Visitors to the area can enjoy the chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore at Horsey beach between December and February. The city of Norwich, 21 miles, offers two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, cinema complexes, castle museum, cathedral, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Beach 150 yards. Shop, restaurant and pub ¾ mile.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
