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.
Wells-next-the-Sea, England
5.00Just a 5-minute drive from the bustling, picturesque coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea, and yet tucked away in a rural enclave offering views across open countryside. Pink Cottage is semi-detached and offers everything you need for a relaxing coastal break, and has a large enclosed garden to the rear with a barbecue, and a sitting-out area that’s perfect for summer guests. The living room has a wood burner that will provide cosy evenings for winter visitors, making Pink Cottage a perfect year round retreat. One of a small group of cottages once belonging to the Holkham Estate, the cottages must remain pink to maintain their heritage and they provide a pretty burst of colour to this picturesque area.
Wells-next-the-Sea is a great gateway to the beautiful North Norfolk coast, with its much photographed quay and quaint narrow gauge railway that takes you to the wide sandy beach. Travel east or west from here and you will find a coastline line littered with pretty villages, with sandy and shingle beaches, marshes and quays, all of which make great terrain for sunbathing, swimming, walking, cycling, watersports and bird watching.
With nearby access to the Peddars Way and north Norfolk coastal path amongst many other walking trails, the area is great for walkers and for guests bringing their dogs. For those interested in the local wildlife, the well known Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes nature reserve, RSPB Titchwell Marshes reserve and Pensthorpe Natural Park are all under 12 miles from the cottage and boat trips to view the colonies of seals are available from nearby Blakeney and Morston. The Sealife Sanctuary at Hunstanton, and the Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade are also easily accessible. You will also find many National Trust properties and stately homes such as the Holkham Estate, Sandringham and Blickling Hall. This perfect bolt hole is under 2 miles away from the picturesque village of Walsingham, with shops including an award winning farm shop and deli, which specialises in Norfolk produce, along with pubs, a café, restaurant, shrine, abbey and priory ruins. A short drive could also take you to either the lovely Georgian village of Burnham Market or to the market town of Holt, both boasting an array of specialist independent shops, galleries, antique shops, pubs and restaurants. In fact, there is so much to see and do here all year round you will need to return just to fit it all in. And, having fallen in love with Pink Cottage, you’ll be back there too. Beach 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Norwich, England 4.00Nestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn (ref CZB) and single-storey Beech Barn (ref CZU) and Alderfen Barn (ref UK30458) are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner.
For Beech Barn (ref CZU), between Easter and the 16th July, and the 1st September-1st November, for 7 night bookings the owner is offering free boat hire for one day.
Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.
Beech Barn (CZU), Willow Barn (CZB) and Alderfen Barn (UK30458) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sculthorpe, England 5.00This beautifully presented, single-storey barn conversion sits within a peaceful barn development accessed by a tree-lined private lane. Just outside the village of Sculthorpe near the bustling market town of Fakenham, just under 9 miles from Wells-next-the-Sea, this holiday property provides the perfect base from which to explore North Norfolk. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandSpacious ground floor cottage with own garden. Ideal for families, also wheelchair friendly with wet room. Perfect for exploring countryside and coast. Pet-friendly. Dereham 7 miles£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandEscape to the tranquillity of a luxurious bungalow set in a picturesque rural landscape, where the beauty of nature surrounds you. This idyllic retreat offers a unique experience with shared access to a sprawling 1.5-acre meadow, allowing you to immerse yourself in the serenity of the countryside.
The open-plan layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining room, and living area. The heart of the home is a stylish breakfast island, providing a central hub for casual meals or a place to gather while planning your day’s adventures. The dining room invites you to enjoy meals in a refined setting. The accommodation boasts views of the lush countryside, the large windows bring the outdoors inside, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings. The living area is a haven of comfort and sophistication, featuring a wood-burning stove that adds a touch of warmth and cosiness.
The open design ensures that everyone can partake in the shared moments, whether they’re in the kitchen preparing a meal or lounging by the fire. The well-equipped kitchen is designed with both style and functionality in mind, offering modern appliances and ample counter space. Prepare culinary delights while still being part of the conversation in the adjacent living and dining areas. The charm extends outdoors, having your private garden with seating patio and BBQ, there is shared access to a vast 1.5-acre meadow. This expansive green space provides an opportunity for leisurely strolls whilst enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds you. It’s a perfect playground for those seeking a connection with nature, and a wonderful spot to enjoy the changing seasons.
For guests seeking food or drinks away from the home, there are many eateries and local inns within a few minutes’ drive. The location is great with an easy road network to explore the wealth of delights that both the Norfolk and Suffolk. Both have wonderful coastlines with plenty of lovely sandy beaches to explore. Southwold is a traditional seaside town with a pier, lighthouse and glorious promenade of colourful beach huts. Many RSPB reserves and SSSI sites can be found wrapped around the Norfolk and Suffolk Heritage Coastline. The Norfolk Broads National Park offers waterside fun, daily boat hire, river trips and plenty of waterside cafés and restaurants. The Medieval city of Norwich has its castle museum, cathedral, two indoor shopping malls, outdoor market square, galleries, and plenty of restaurants nearby. The popular market towns of Diss offers an array of shops and plenty of amenities to enjoy. Inns, restaurants, variety of take away restaurants, cafés, shops and supermarket 1 mile.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandWelcome to this spacious house, nestled perfectly within the Norfolk Broads National Park and close to the amazing sandy beach coastline. It stands on the edge of the marshes, where tranquillity meets natural beauty, and benefits from a private hot tub in the garden; a truly excellent way to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the nearby activities and attractions. The property comfortably accommodates up to ten guests, making it perfect for family gatherings, and friends’ reunions. As you arrive, you’ll be greeted by its charm and welcoming homely atmosphere. Step inside to enjoy its spacious interior, where you can enjoy spending time with loved ones, or break away for some alone-time. It boasts a well-equipped kitchen, complete with modern appliances and ample counter space. Prepare delicious meals and gather around the large dining table to share stories and laughter. Melsham House features four bedrooms; the master boasts a super kingsize bed and has a private seating balcony with fabulous views of the marshes. There is an interconnecting door to the bunk bedroom, making it a perfect family room. The double bedroom also has great views from the Juliet balcony. The fourth bedroom, a double bed with single bunk above, has a games zone with gaming console.
Being close to the marshes, this location is a paradise for bird watchers, and anglers can enjoy the fishing lakes next door. The lakes offer a diverse range of fish species, and nature enthusiasts can spot a myriad of birds before returning to sip your favourite beverage on the tranquil patio or enjoy a soak in the hot tub under a starlit sky. This is a blissful retreat for those seeking a tranquil getaway surrounded by nature’s wonders and the location promises to create many lasting memories.
The village of Cantley is a comfortable walk beside the river and has 2 pubs, The conservation village of Reedham, 8 minutes’ drive, has two pubs serving food, a fish and chip shop, delicatessen with café, a micro-brewery, railway station and riverside seating allowing you to watch the boating activity. The market town of Acle, 15 minutes’ drive, also has a railway station, supermarket, shops and cafés.
The Norfolk Broads National park offers miles of much-celebrated waterways to explore, daily boat hire and river trips excursions available. Wroxham, capital of the Broads is just 23 minutes’ drive with riverside restaurants and shops. Wonderful sandy beaches can be found along the Norfolk coastline; Great Yarmouth has plenty of traditional seaside family activities. The historic city of Norwich, with its cathedral, theatres, museums, restaurants and cafés is a must for any shopaholic. Pub 2 miles. Supermarket 7 miles£259From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandLoch Farm Stables is a sumptuous holiday retreat boasting its very own private hot tub, perfect for enjoying the tranquil location with an unspoiled vista overlooking the meadows, where you can spot the visiting wildlife and a distant view of the local golf course. Ticking all the right boxes, offering luxury and contemporary accommodation, all on a single level. The impeccable detail is on show throughout the home, having comfy sofas to relax on, enjoy a film and have a great conversation. The well-equipped kitchen will delight any chef, and the dining table is perfect to celebrate any occasion in style, and also offers a great socializing space without leaving the master chef. The large sliding doors can be opened to enjoy and dine in the garden. There are three bedrooms each thoughtfully designed and furnished, and each offers its own bathroom facility. The main garden leads to a large enclosed landscaped meadow with specimen trees, wildflowers and an ample green space to play badminton with equipment supplied.
The location is exceptional to explore all the delights of the North Norfolk coastline, market towns and the famous Norfolk Broads National Park. Enjoying the relatively flat terrain of North Norfolk, it makes an ideal place for picturesque walks and gentle cycle rides. Loch Neaton is on the doorstep for fishing opportunities, set in beautiful surroundings and offers day and evening fishing tickets, perfect for anglers of all ages and abilities. Nearby Watton is an unassuming market town filled with everyday amenities and also with hidden gems such as Wayland Wood and some fascinating historical buildings. Be sure to bring golf clubs, the local club welcomes good players.
Thetford Forest is also ideal for walking and cycling with the Peddars Way footpath and cycle route running through it. It is a patchwork of pines, heathland, and broadleaves, providing the ideal setting for a great day out and it is a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life. The Mid-Norfolk Railway runs through the heart of the Norfolk countryside and the views are both varied and beautiful at different times of the year. Shopaholics must try a trip to the ’fine city’ of Norwich with its imposing Norman castle, medieval streets, numerous museums, and ample shopping and eating opportunities. Make time to visit Bury St Edmunds, an important market town with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares, and glorious cathedral and abbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm.
The Norfolk coast offers amazing treasures too, from the quaint and unspoiled Wells-next-the-Sea with its picturesque harbor to all the fun of the fair in Hunstanton. With numerous National Trust properties and stately homes such as Oxborough Hall, a 15th-century moated manor house with a fine gatehouse, chapel, gardens, and woodland walks, you really will be spoilt for choice. One of the greatest benefits of staying at Loch Farm Stables is that after a busy day, you can return to enjoy the hot tub, and relax in the lovely gardens. Golf course, shops, cafés, pubs and restaurant ¾ mile.£166From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Attleborough, EnglandA beautifully-converted barn in a rural location on the outskirts of Old Buckenham, Norfolk. En-suite bedrooms. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Garden. Banham 2.7 miles; Attleborough 4.3 miles; Kenninghall 4.6 miles.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandIdeal for families and couples, Mooring House is a detached riverside property accessed by a rough track on a working boatyard, on the Norfolk Broads National Park. All on one level and with open plan accommodation, guest can enjoy the views either from the private decking area, or from the warmth of indoors with floor to ceiling vaulted windows.
The property is located on the Norfolk and Suffolk borders, making it ideal to explore both of these fantastic counties. Norfolk is renowned for the Norfolk Broads and throughout this man made waterway you can enjoy canoeing or kayaking. Boat Hire is also available from Wroxham, Beccles or Brundall. Bird watchers will be delighted with the number of nature reserves throughout the region including Cley Marshes, Hickling Broads, Snettisham, Strumpshaw and Minsmere. Fishing is also available locally. A short drive east and you will arrive on the Suffolk Heritage Coast or the Norfolk Heritage Coast. With sandy beaches, sand dunes, seal colonies and several piers there really is something for everyone. Beach 8 miles. pub and restaurant 100 yards.£124From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandBuilt and designed by Sir Robert Baldock, a member of the Kings Council, this lovely detached property still has many original features including beamed walls and ceilings. Renovated to a very high standard by the current owners, it has been stylishly decorated and furnished to provide beautiful and relaxing accommodation for discerning guests. The property benefits from underfloor heating with hard floors throughout and a woodburner in the living area and has its own large garden area with a courtyard hot tub and outdoor furniture.
It enjoys the perfect position to explore the area, and close by lies the bustling market town of Wymondham, which offers lots of great places where you can eat and shop, along with an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. It’s worth taking the time to visit picturesque Wymondham Abbey, a magnificent Norman church established in 1107 as part of a monastic foundation. You can be in the medieval city of Norwich in 20 minutes. Here you will find the finest standing example of a Norman castle in the whole of the UK along with a magnificent Norman cathedral, numerous museums, theatres, art galleries and a full range of leisure activities. The city boasts numerous lanes and alleys full of quirky shops as well as two indoor malls, numerous cafés and fine dining restaurants. The surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities for cycling and walking, for a change of pace, head to Thetford Forest and High Lodge, a recreational site with walks and cycle routes along with more challenging mountain bike trails, and Go Ape treetop adventures. In just 30 minutes you can also be at Wroxham, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, where you can charter a day boat or join an organised tour. The North Norfolk coast can be reached with a 40 minute drive, or you can explore the east coast at picturesque Winterton, where you can see grey seals in their natural environment and Great Yarmouth, where you will discover all the fun of fair and glorious beaches. Head south to Southwold with its Victorian pier, or even a spot of crabbing at Walberswick, all under 30 miles from the Coach House. Add in several National Trust properties, excellent museums and birdwatching activities, zoos, golf, fishing, salt, fresh and game, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular with guests who return year after year, and you will be sure to return to The Old Hall Coach House too. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
