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.
Brundall, EnglandRenovated in April 2023, this holiday lodge is comfortably furnished throughout. River Rest commands a waterside setting, overlooking the river basin, leading off the River Yare.
It features open-plan living with water views through two French doors leading out onto the veranda and steps down to the garden and water’s edge. This is a perfect base for relaxing with fishing available in season (licence required). The lodge is situated with private quay-headed mooring, within the owners’ small private marina. Ideal for bringing your own or hired boat and mooring directly outside or bringing your kayaks and paddleboards. There is a bait fridge at the property.
The village of Brundall lies within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park and is the centre for boat building/boat hire (pre-booking recommended), and has its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, takeaway, fish and chip shop, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food, one across the river and the other a short stroll.
An ideal touring base, with Great Yarmouth easily accessible by car or train. The surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport and Hopton-on-Sea, all offer entertainment for a family holiday, as well as the pretty Broadland villages, countryside and Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are easily explored by car.
Also accessible by train is the fine city of Norwich, 8 miles away, with its excellent shopping, theatre, restaurants, inns, cafés, castle and museum.
For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds; you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Also of interest are the neighbouring villages of Strumpsham, with a steam museum and rally during the month of May, and Strumpshaw Fen RSPB. Reedham offers Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and a riverside pub and BeWilderworld and Pleasurewood Hills are also close by.
Having a perfect location for any type of holiday, you can be as active or as laid back as you want to be, the warmest of welcomes await you all year round. Beach 12 miles. Supermarket 1 mile, pub, restaurant and train station ½ mile.£155From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Brundall, EnglandPerfect water’s edge holiday accommodation, set in a quiet marina at Brundall. This delightful, fully renovated (April 2023) holiday lodge is comfortably furnished throughout with well-equipped, fitted kitchen.
River Rest commands a waterside setting, overlooking the river basin, leading off the River Yare. The garden leads directly to the water’s edge. This is a base perfect for relaxing and watching the boats pass by with fishing available in season (licence required). This detached lodge is situated on the water’s edge with its own private quay headed mooring, within the owners’ small private marina. Bring your own boat (use of our slipway), kayaks and paddleboards and venture into The Broads! There is a bait fridge at the property.
The village of Brundall lies within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. It is the centre for boat building and boat hire (pre-booking recommended), and has its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, hairdresser, takeaway, fish and chip shop, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food. One pub is just across the river, another is within a short stroll. An ideal touring base, with Great Yarmouth easily accessible by car or train. The surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport and Hopton-on-Sea, all offering entertainment for a family holiday, as well as the pretty Broadland villages, countryside and Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are easily explored by car. Also accessible by train is the fine city of Norwich only 8 miles away, with its excellent shopping, theatre, restaurants, inns, cafés, castle and museum.
For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds; you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Also of interest are the neighbouring villages of Strumpsham, with a steam museum and rally during the month of May, and Strumpshaw Fen RSPB. Reedham offers Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and a riverside pub and BeWilderworld and Pleasurewood Hills are also close by.
Having a perfect location for any type of holiday, you can be as active or as laid back as you want to be, the warmest of welcomes await you all year round. Beach 12 miles. Supermarket 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£148From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandRenovated and refurbished March 2023. Perfect waters edge holiday accommodation, set in a marina at Brundall. This delightful, detached holiday lodge is comfortably furnished throughout with well-equipped, fitted kitchen. River Breeze commands a waterside setting, overlooking the private river basin, leading off the River Yare. Bring your boat, kayaks and paddleboards or hire them (depending on the season) and venture into The Broads. With our own slipway and quay headed moorings you can moor right outside of your holiday lodge. The lawned garden leads directly to the water’s edge. This is a perfect base for relaxing in, with fishing available in season (licence required). There is a bait fridge at the property.
This detached lodge is situated on the water’s edge, within the owners’ small private marina, which feeds the River Yare.
The village of Brundall lies within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National park. It is the centre for boat building and boat hire (pre-booking recommended), and has its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, hairdresser, takeaway, fish and chip shop, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food. One pub is just across the river, another is within a short stroll.
An ideal touring base, with Great Yarmouth easily accessible by car or train. The surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport and Hopton-on-Sea, all offering entertainment for a family holiday, as well as the pretty Broadland villages, countryside and Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are easily explored by car.
Also accessible by train is the fine city of Norwich only 8 miles away, with its excellent shopping, theatre, restaurants, inns, cafés, castle and museum.
For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds; you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Also of interest are the neighbouring villages of Strumpsham, with a steam museum and rally during the month of May, and Strumpshaw Fen RSPB. Reedham offers Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and a riverside pub and BeWilderwood and Pleasurewood Hills are also close by. Having a perfect location for any type of holiday you can be as active or as laid back as you want it to be, the warmest of welcomes await you all year round. Beach 12 miles. Supermarket 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£152From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandGather with extended family and friends, and celebrate a special occasion in style, where you can relax and unwind in the hot tub with a glass of Prosecco in hand.
Substantial and soaked in original features, this wonderful family home is ideal for social gatherings and any special occasion. Boasting a hot tub and large wrap-around landscaped gardens, this detached property is perfectly positioned to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline, with its wide sandy beaches and famous Norfolk Broads, a natural haven and habitat for wildlife. Sleeping 14 guests and two well behaved dogs, it is an ideal retreat for all generations, benefiting from a ground floor bedroom suite with en-suite facilities.
There is a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast table, and a formal dining room, the perfect place to host any family celebration. The ground floor bedroom suite also has its own kitchenette, large bedroom with seating, and French doors opening onto the garden. The impressive sweeping staircase leads up to 6 further bedrooms, all beautifully presented.
The house is nestled within the village of Brundall, located along the River Yare. It is the centre for boat building and boat hire, and has its own railway station, post office, mini-market, hairdresser and local eateries. There are two good food serving pubs both within walking distance, one located at the riverside and the other within the village itself with a large garden.
Leave the car behind and walk down the hill to the train station, less than a half mile walk. Here you can jump on the train and visit the city of Norwich, or the traditional seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Norwich is only 8 miles away where guests can visit the cathedral, castle museum, theatre, excellent shopping and art galleries. Wroxham, only 7½ miles away, is known as the Capital of the Norfolk Broads, and has waterside shops, cafés, and daily boat hire with river trips available to explore the expanse of waterways. There is an RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen, 1 mile.
Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are within 14 miles and include Winterton-on-Sea, Waxham, Horsey and Sea Palling. For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds. Here you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Close by, the village of Strumpsham has a steam museum, and Reedham offers Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£268From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThis spacious property has been thoughtfully presented throughout and offers a large, open-plan, social accommodation, all one level, having doors leading onto the pretty, enclosed, paved garden, with your very own hot tub to enjoy. On a balmy summer day, push open the doors to enjoy alfresco dining, and on an evening, why not relax in your private hot tub and watch the stars with a glass of bubbly. In the morning you can enjoy listening to the songbirds, an ideal spot to relax.
Beautifully styled throughout and the well-equipped kitchen will delight any chef enthusiast, an ideal choice for a family celebration and opportunity to dine together at home. On a balmy summer day open the doors, enjoy dining on the patio, relax in your private hot tub, and on an evening watch the twinkling stars with a glass of bubbly. Each bedroom has been thoughtfully furnished, with the master bedroom enjoying a super-king double bed with an en-suite shower room, and three further bedrooms, and a separate family bathroom. Even though there is no Wi-Fi, there is a strong mobile 4G signal and there are films downloaded on the TV.
This single-storey holiday home is peacefully tucked away in the coastal village of Burgh Castle. The village itself offers a local pub serving good food, 11 minutes’ walking distance, and a local holiday park has a good selection of facilities (day rates are chargeable) including indoor swimming pool (booking is advisable during peak summer) children’s soft play area and club bar and restaurant.
Nearby is one of the UK’s best preserved Roman sites, not only filled with history but it’s a beautiful place to wander, having panoramic views across Breydon Waters to the mills and marshes beyond, teeming with bird life. For super sandy beaches and seaside fun head to Gorleston on Sea or enjoy the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth offering 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. There are lots of bistro opportunities located within the surrounding area.
You are also close to the Norfolk Broads National Park where you can explore these famous waterways by either chartering your own day launch, kayak, canoe, or paddle board hire or simply sit back and enjoy one of the river trips. This wonderful location means you really are close to all the action, including 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 to enjoy from doorstep. Pub and restaurant 0.8 miles. Beach 3.4 miles.£154From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandThis glorious barn conversion has been meticulously designed and restored to create a luxurious holiday some for families and friends to enjoy. With open plan kitchen and dining area, the perfect space to come together and enjoy meals with your loved ones. Plus, large living area with games to keep the family entertained. Three kingsize bedrooms on the ground floor all with their own en-suite shower rooms. A spiral staircase leads to the large mezzanine, master bedroom, with kingsize bed plus en-suite bathroom, with bath and shower. Smart TVs in all downstairs bedrooms. From the lounge you will find sliding patio doors to the private and enclosed, rear and side garden, with private hot tub to sit back and relax in after a day exploring the local area. There is also a patio firepit and wood is included. A bespoke garden corner seating area, with built in firepit or drinks cooler, providing the perfect spot to enjoy al fresco dining on a warm day.
The Owl Barn is in a secluded spot, at a Hobby Farm within the owner’s grounds, there are chickens, turkey’s and ducks on site – Children are welcome to help with egg collection. Up to two well behaved dogs (kept on leads) are welcome (more dogs can be agreed with the owner before booking) and there are also dog kennels provided adjacent to the property in a shady spot, if you wish to go out for the day, sole use for Owl Barn guests. An enclosed horse paddock is also available for dogs to run free, horses accepted by request and private arrangement. Perfect for nature lovers, the owner offers access to a tranquil private nature walk within their grounds. Where you can enjoy the local nature. There is a pond and river at the end of the grounds, so please pay attention to warning signs and always supervise children and dogs. There are owl boxes in the trees with fitted cameras, which you will soon be able to view.
Conveniently placed, in the Norfolk village – Saham Toney, next door to an 18 hole Golf course and within a 5-minute drive to Watton, for all essential shops. Local pub within 1 mile. If you would like to explore the local area, Thetford Forest for high lodge forest adventure, Go Ape high ropes course and lots of great cycling and walking routes are just a 30-minute drive. Or take a trip to the stunning North Norfolk Coast and visit the long stretches of sandy beaches in traditional seaside towns, located within an hour’s drive. Norwich – a fine city, is well worth a visit. Offering something for everyone, with an abundance of independent and high street shops and restaurants, nestled within modern and medieval architecture and just a 40-minute drive.£179From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Anne Stannard Way, England 4.58This contemporary, detached bungalow has been renovated throughout, providing stylish accommodation and is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year. Situated in the coastal village of Bacton, it is located in a quiet cul-de-sac just a short stroll from a sandy beach. The living room has a feature ornamental fireplace, French doors lead from the conservatory to the garden, and there is a large gravelled parking area with a garage.
The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are just 12 miles away, as is Wroxham, the ‘Capital of the Broads’. The stark natural beauty of the Broads is best appreciated from the water, and with daily river trips or boats to hire, Wroxham is as good a place as any to start down the River Bure. A day at the outdoor tree adventure park BeWILDerwood in Horning is sure to leave children in high spirits, and nearby Bacton Woods is ideal for cycling and woodland picnics. For avid gardeners, a visit to the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston is a must in the summertime, and golfers won’t be disappointed with the courses at The Royal Cromer and Mundesley.
National Trust properties in the vicinity include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park and Horsey Windpump. Visit Horsey Beach between December and February for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Alternatively, the historical city of Norwich boasts a number of theatres and museums, cobbled streets lined with shops and cafés, along with an outstanding cathedral. Walking, cycling, bird watching and sea fishing are also available locally. Shop 750 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, England 5.00Extensive sea and inland views can be admired from this Grade II listed former lighthouse keeper’s cottage. Built in 1791, it stands in a superb coastal location adjoining Happisburgh’s working lighthouse and within a short drive of the Norfolk Broads. It offers well-equipped, comfortable holiday accommodation; the cellar has been converted into a den for children. The lighthouse is open to the public on some Sundays in high season, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top. Private tours can be arranged at a cost with the trust. Local rural, beach and cliff-top walks, and fishing nearby. Wroxham 12 miles. Norwich 20 miles. Shop, pub/restaurant ½ mile.£81From 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.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
