Dog-friendly Hotels Norfolk

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.

Set in a quiet side lane in the much sought after village of East Runton, Corner House has everything you need for a great coastal holiday. East Runton itself has a pub, two restaurants, a shop and of course, one of the best beaches in the area. If you venture a little further you will find so much to see and do that you will be spoilt for choice.
This detached house boasts an enclosed garden, private hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, conservatory, formal dining room and a cosy wood burning stove, what else do you need?

Cromer town centre is just a 20-minute walk away, with the cliff tops and a sea view all the way. Here you will find the famous pier where a seasonal end of pier show is held, an Edwardian seafront, beautiful beach, cinema, museum and a good selection of seaside attractions and places to eat, drink and shop. Close by you will also find Amazonia Zoo, The Thursford Collection, North Norfolk Railway, The Bure Valley Railway, The Muckleburgh Collection, Blickling Hall and The Shire Horse Sanctuary. And, not only do you have a wealth of coastline to explore, you are also just 40 minutes’ from the Norfolk Broads. You can then head back to Corner House, relax in the hot tub and then retire for a great night’s sleep. Beach 300 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Tucked away in a quiet lane but still just footsteps from the beautiful beach and popular town centre, Hampshire House has everything you need for a lovely coastal break. Boasting two outside sitting areas, one of which overlooks the cricket ground. It has been decorated and furnished to a high standard to provide cosy and relaxing accommodation for those wishing to combine getting away from it all with being close to lots of great amenities.
Cromer itself is famous for its pier and seasonal end of pier show, it also boasts a wide promenade, perfect for a stroll to work up an appetite to eat at one of the towns many cafés, pubs and restaurants. The beach is just lovely and parts of it offer year round dog walking too. Cromer also benefits from being on a main railway line, which will take you to the Broads and in to the medieval city of Norwich. If you can bear to tear yourself away, then you can be at the heart of the Norfolk Broads in 35 minutes, crabbing on Blakeney Quay or taking a seasonal boat trip to see the seals in 30 minutes or travelling along the coast on North Norfolk railway in just 15 minutes. Add in nature galore at Pensthorpe or Sheringham Park and Cley Marshes, lots of stately homes and National Trust properties such as Blickling Hall and the Holkham Estate, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, Arazonia Zoo and BeWilderwood and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. In fact, you are sure to come back just to fit it all in and when you do, you are bound to return to Hampshire House. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

The Roost is a charming Norfolk brick-and-flint cottage, ideally located for both the coast and the Norfolk Broads. The cottage is especially suited to dog owners since it benefits from a fully-fenced front garden and also a courtyard at the rear which is a real sun trap. If you enjoy peace and solitude, The Roost is just perfect. You can sit out in the tranquil garden listening to the sounds of birdsong in the summer whilst your dog can enjoy exploring the garden. In addition to electric central heating the cottage has a welcoming wood burner, which the owners will light prior to your arrival and provide all the logs and kindling you will need during your stay.
This cottage is ideally located on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Northrepps where you can walk down to the local pub to enjoy great Norfolk pub grub and a choice of Norfolk beers and beverages. Public footpaths from the doorstep enable you to walk through ancient bluebell woods, enjoy the magnificent clifftop views or simply amble down to Overstrand beach which is a 20-minute walk from the cottage.
Cromer is approximately three miles away boasting its iconic Grade II listed pier housing the Pavilion Theatre, along with a lovely beach and a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafés where you can idle away the day. Don’t forget to pick up your fish and chips or buy Cromer crab, which is the speciality of the town. In addition to being a stone’s throw from the coast, the cottage is also ideally placed to visit The Broads, which are just a half hour’s drive away. You could also hire a boat for the day on one of Norfolk’s beautiful waterways or take a trip to Holt (12 miles away), the elegant Georgian town with its boutiques, food hall, café culture, antique showrooms and art galleries.

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.

Three light, airy and very stylish apartments can be found in the heart of coastal Cromer at Sugar and Spice Tower. Set in a quiet residential area but just minutes from the beautiful beach and the bustling town centre, each has bags of charm and personality, while maintaining that luxury finish. They have been designed and furnished to create contemporary spaces perfect for relaxing, unwinding and planning great days out. Arranged across the ground floor, No.1 sleeps six in three king size bedrooms and is perfect for families and couples alike. This apartment also enjoys a parking space and a small Astro-turfed garden to the rear. No.2 is on the first floor and can accommodate up to eight guests as it has a lovely bunk room with two sets of bunk beds in, making this a great choice for larger families. The other two rooms are very flexible too as they can be made up as two small single beds or as king size beds. And No.3, on the second floor also sleeps six and offers two king size rooms, plus an additional bedroom which can be arranged as two small singles or a further king size. All three apartments offer spacious open-plan living/dining rooms with Smart TVs and well equipped kitchens. The owner really does want you to have a lovely stay and has provided everything needed for a really great holiday.
If you can tear yourself away from these delightful retreats you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do. Take a stroll along the Edwardian Promenade, have a coffee on the famous pier and do a spot of people-watching or enjoy that glorious beach. Cromer also has a zoo, traditional seaside amusements, crazy golf and a cinema and offers a myriad of great places to shop, eat and drink with every taste catered for. But venture a little further and you will find dramatic coastlines, salt and clay marshes, picturesque quays, creeks and pretty little harbours all waiting to be explored.
Those wishing to see the Norfolk Broads can find themselves there in around thirty minutes and the up-and-coming city break destination of Norwich is just 45 minutes away. You can even see both by train from Cromer station. Add in great golf courses, including some cliff top ones with views to die for, history galore with the Blickling and Holkham Estates and the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and you’ll soon be ready to book again, just to fit it all in. When you do return, you will no doubt return to Sugar and Spice Tower because it is just lovely! And all three apartments can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests, while maintaining your own space making this a truly flexible destination.

Celebrate 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.

This 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.