Dog-friendly Hotels Norfolk

This stunning barn conversion offers stylish accommodation for discerning guests looking for something extra special for their break.
Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout, The Cart Shed boasts three well-appointed bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms. The open-plan living area has a Smart TV and wood-burning stove, which is perfect for warming up after enjoying an off-season bracing beach walk. Huge sliding doors also lead to a lovely garden space which is great for a family barbeque after a day sunbathing and paddling at the close by coast.
Not only has this property been thoughtfully presented by the owners there is a keen eye on the environment too as the property is heated using fully renewable energy via a ground source heat pump. This is certainly a property designed to delight and is great for couples and families alike who want to get together, enjoy cooking, dining and raising a glass to old memories while creating new ones. You will be tempted to come and just hang out, read that book you haven’t quite got around to or relax and recharge your batteries but venture out and you will find a wealth of places to visit and explore. The real draw here is the stunning North Norfolk coastline.
Head to nearby Cromer and discover lots of great places to eat, drink and shop along with an Edwardian seafront and iconic pier, both of which you are sure to have seen featured on television. The beach here is wide and inviting and is perfect for in-season sun and off-season walks, and of course, wild swimmers can enjoy the sea here year-round. Head west and visit Blakeney for a spot of crab-lining and continue to Wells-next-the-Sea and sit on the picturesque quay watching the pretty little boats bobbing on the tide. Nature lovers will enjoy visits to RSPB Cley Marshes, Sheringham Park and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and you can be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in around half an hour too. History lovers will find much to do with the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates along with the medieval city of Norwich with its numerous museums and Norman Castle all within reach. They should also make time for the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey events and the Muckleburgh Collection too.
Add in Amazonia Zoo, Bewildewood and great walks and cycle routes virtually from the doorstep and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular, and having worked up an appetite with all that sightseeing you will be pleased to discover that these are is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene with lots of great places to eat, many of which serve seasonal local produce. Then you can return to the Cart Shed for a glass of something chilled, a lovely night of sleep and perhaps to dream of adventures yet to come; just perfect! Beach 2 miles.

Within 5 miles of sandy beaches on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, these charming, single-storey and south facing cottages offer very comfortable accommodation. Set in the grounds of the owners’ home and on the edge of 8-acres of shared woodland with footpaths that visitors are welcome to roam, they enjoy their own flower filled terrace and garden areas. This delightful corner of Norfolk lies only 5 miles from Cromer’s traditional seaside attractions, including its famous crabs and seasonal end of pier shows, and also within easy reach of Broadland’s fascinating network of tranquil waterways. Day boat hire is readily available for exploring this uniquely lovely conservation area – a National Park in all but name. Easily accessible too are the picturesque fishing villages of the north coast, much loved by sailors and offering RSPB reserves, glorious coastal footpath walking and seal watching boat trips, as well as welcoming pubs and restaurants, many of them serving the delicious, locally caught seafood. National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, galleries, theatres, cinemas and fine shopping. A choice of golf courses can be found within 5 miles. There are a number of pubs offering a warm welcome and hearty food, the nearest shops are at Roughton, 2 miles.

It is very hard to describe Band of Hope Hall, as you really need to step inside to appreciate just how special it is. With the original plaque and Temperance statement still visible on the walls, along with the two-storey high ceilings and parquet flooring, you can get a sense of this terraced building’s history, but its new owners have made sure there are lots of great modern touches too. The statement wood burner really pulls the stylish living room together and with floor-to-ceiling glass facing onto the small enclosed courtyard, the whole space is flooded with light. This is helped by the glass ceiling on the mezzanine level, perfect for stargazing, but complete with remote control blinds ready for those lie-ins. The sleek, modern kitchen is well equipped and has a range to prepare lovely meals to be enjoyed at the large dining table or in the garden. It also boasts a downstairs wet room and two downstairs bedrooms, and there are no steps on the ground floor, making this a great choice for three generations travelling together or for those less mobile.
As a Victorian building, this lovely property started life as a Temperance Hall, part of the movement to address poverty caused by alcohol consumption in the 1800s, but while the Temperance statement is still clear in the plasterwork, you are likely to want to raise a glass to congratulate yourselves on the perfect pick for a great holiday. Step outside and you can be on the wide, sandy beach in moments or enjoying a bite to eat or drink in one of the many great Cromer town centre pubs, restaurants and cafés.
Cromer also boasts traditional seaside attractions, a wide range of boutique and high street shops, a cinema, a cliff top golf club and Amazonia Zoo. You will also find a mainline railway station, which can take you to the quaint seaside town of Sheringham, where you can connect with this historic North Norfolk Railway; Wroxham, which is widely described as the gateway to the Norfolk Broads; or even Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral, art galleries, theatres and museums. Add in an array of beach habitats, including picturesque marshes and quays, wildlife watching opportunities galore, historical sites and attractions such as the Blickling Hall Estate and the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections and a burgeoning foodie scene, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk remains such a popular choice for families and adults alike. Plus, the whole of Norfolk is very dog friendly and Cromer itself will often welcome your furry family member with a treat or two while you enjoy a cuppa. And, after a busy day out and about you can unwind in the private courtyard with a barbeque or relax by the feature wood burner, making Band of Hope Hall a year round perfect choice. Chances are you will be back! Beach 150 yards. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 150 yards.

With bespoke features and luxurious accommodation this property really does have the ‘WOW’ factor. This isn’t a holiday home that you book to sleep in after a day out and about, although there is lots to see and do in this area. This is a house to relax in with friends and family, and so well equipped that you’ll want for nothing during your stay. The perfect escape with a 10-minute easy walking distance to the beach, shops, pub and restaurant.

A superb contemporary, fully equipped kitchen to cook in, complete Neff appliances and double butler sink with waste disposal and a dining area to break bread and build memories. It is the perfect spacious family home for you and the family to enjoy, the cottage is perfect for two families holidaying together, or groups of couples to hang out in, somewhere to entertain and enjoy. The whole family can get together and enjoy all that Norfolk, and especially Seaglass, has to offer. Discerning guests will find much to love about this high-end retreat and family home, which has been designed by the owners and fully renovated and restored to the highest standards to create a luxurious coastal escape that you are sure to fall in love with.

With bi-fold doors from the main family room and kitchen that really do allow you to bring this outside in and a fire pit, outdoor dining and BBQ area, this property is a great year-round choice. There is also a hot and cold outside hose for sandy feet and dogs. Boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a separate ground floor toilet, this property has lots of space to relax in, including a snug/movie room which features a gas wood burner, a large corner sofa and Yamaha piano for those musical moments, along with a home office area, complete with printer and wiring for games consoles (please bring your own). With touches like mood lighting and vaulted ceilings in some of the bedrooms and bathrooms, and indeed distant sea-views to be enjoyed in some first-floor rooms too, this property really does have everything you need for a fantastic stay and is perfect whether you are enjoying a family holiday, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, or are just looking for that something extra special for your family holiday.

Close to wide, sandy Overstrand beach, the village itself also has a post office, convenience store and some great places to eat and drink. Venture just a little further however and discover Cromer, with its Edwardian seafront and famous pier along with a great range of places to shop, eat and dine. In fact, Norfolk is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene so whatever your taste buds you are sure to find something wonderful to enjoy. Coast lovers can head East or West and find a range of beach habitats including salt and Cley Marshes, especially good for birdwatching, picturesque quays, rolling sand dunes and an array of sand or shingle beaches. The Norfolk Broads is where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore these waterways in style.

Add in excellent golf courses, two of which are cliff top, RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Sheringham Park, the Flebrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates and a host of family attractions such as North Norfolk Railways, Bewilderwood, the Thursford Collection and Amazonia Zoo, and you will see why people have been travelling to this part of Norfolk for generations. This trip will be extra special for you because you get to return to Seaglass and relax with a glass of something by the fire, or maybe in the garden. Beach ½ mile.

Just a few minutes walk from the wonderful sandy beach and the heart of this beautiful coastal village, Southbank is a lovely spacious bungalow. It is fully equipped and offers excellent, light and very comfortable 4 star accommodation, making it ideal for both families or couples. Gardeners will love the full range of garden tools, and are welcome to potter about.
Mundesley village has everything on its doorstep, including shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and even a tourist information centre in high season. Gold Park is a short stroll away with crazy golf, toddlers swing park, skateboard park, outdoor gym, basketball and tennis courts. For two weeks In August, there is even a circus in the park. For golfers there is Mundesley Golf Course, a challenging 9 hole course and Mundesley Bowls Club, both within walking distance and both very welcoming to holiday makers.
This is a great area for birdwatching, coastal walks, golf, fishing, cycling, boating or simply having family fun on the beach. Excellent year-round dog friendly beaches are only 7 minutes walk away, located either side of the main beach. Wroxham, known as the ‘capital of the Broads’, is just 12 miles away for boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. The popular seaside town of Cromer is 7 miles away with its famous pier. There are many NT properties such as Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park just a short drive away. Blakeney Quay, for seal trips, is 23 miles and the city of Norwich is just 20 miles, with excellent shopping, theatre, castle, museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants, or a little further, Great Yarmouth is 27 miles away. Can be booked with ref: 29745 (500 yards apart) to accommodate up to 8 guests. Beach 700 yards. Shops and café 400 yards, pub 700 yards.

Lazidays is a lovely, detached chalet set in a peaceful, pet-friendly chalet park which offers plenty of open space for children to play and make friends. It is fully equipped and offers very light and comfortable accommodation. The park enjoys a great reputation for its friendly welcome, and you will find this extended by the good folk of Mundesley too. Enjoying a great position close to the wonderful sandy beach, pubs, parks, golf course, bowling green and the pretty village centre of Mundesley, it simply has everything on its doorstep.
Mundesley is a beautiful coastal village with everything you could wish for including a tourist information centre in high season. Gold Park in the village centre offers crazy golf, a toddler’s swing park, a skateboard park, an outdoor gym, and a multi-use games court. For two weeks in August, there is a circus in Gold Park. For golfers, Mundesley Golf Course is close by and offers a challenging 9-hole course. Mundesley Bowls Club is very welcoming to holidaymakers too.
North Norfolk is a great area for bird watching, coastal walks, golf, fishing, cycling, boating, or simply having family fun on the beach. Nearby Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 12 miles away and is well worth a visit for boat hire and river trips, as well as waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. The popular seaside town of Cromer is 7 miles away with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, traditional amusements, Amazonia Zoo and cinema.
There are many National Trust properties such as Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park just a short drive away. Blakeney Quay for seal trips is 23 miles and the city of Norwich is just 20 miles, with excellent shopping, theatre, a castle, museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants. Just a little further, visit Great Yarmouth for all the fun of the fair. Beach 500 yards. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Enjoying 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.

Within 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.

This 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 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.

This 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.