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.
Catfield, England
3.00Tucked away down a country lane in the heart of Broadland, and enjoying glorious views across open fields, a range of handsome barns has been tastefully converted to create the attractive cluster of cottages we offer here. Some nestle under their traditional Norfolk thatch, all are very comfortably appointed and each enjoys its own individual patio. From the cottages, a gentle and tranquil rural landscape dotted with ancient churches, wind pumps and nature reserves, among a myriad other delights all under vast, arching East Anglian skies, offers a wealth of opportunity for enjoying walking, cycling and bird watching. Nearby How Hill nature reserve, with its marsh meadows, dykes, woodland and open water, is well worth exploring and the wider surrounding area supports a host of attractions. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike hire or canoe hire (possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife) and visitors can also hire boats at nearby Potter Heigham, 4 miles, or take a pleasure cruise from bustling Wroxham – the capital of the Broads and home to the ‘world’s largest village store’ as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Close by, BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top park, promises children a day to remember, and lovely dune backed sandy beaches are a short drive – Sea Palling lies just 6 miles away. For lively family fun, visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth and its famous pleasure beach, or Pleasurewood Hills theme park, whilst Cromer also offers traditional seaside entertainments including a renowned end of pier show. Bygone museums, craft centres and Blickling Hall (National Trust) are all within an easy drive, as is the medieval city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral, castle, galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres and excellent shopping. A little further afield on the north Norfolk coast, seal watching boat trips can be found at picturesque fishing villages, many of which also boast pubs and restaurants serving superb, locally caught seafood. Coarse fishing is available on local waters just 400 yards away, and the pretty village of Ludham, 1 mile, boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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
Westgate, England 1.00Hidden away so that you could miss it when passing by, The Hayloft really does feel like a secret romantic escape for two. Right in the heart of the action but hidden away with its own courtyard garden with seating area, and a private balcony with table and chairs to relax and enjoy an elevated view of the Church and the distant sea view. The Hayloft was converted in the summer of 2017 from a building dating back to the late 1800s and believed to be a place for stabling the horses when the mail was delivered to the town.
The Hayloft has been lovingly converted by the owners with fixtures, fittings and very comfortable furnishings. There is an open plan living space downstairs with the kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs you will find yourself in the bedroom with an additional area for sitting comfortably in total privacy, this leads out to the outdoor balcony for you to enjoy late summer night evenings.
It provides a quiet and relaxing getaway, for those looking to enjoy all that Hunstanton has to offer, while also grabbing some peace and quiet and privacy. With so much to do in Hunstanton itself you could park your car on arrival, The Hayloft has its own private parking space, and then not use it until it’s time to go home, as everything is reachable on foot. A truly relaxing retreat for you to relax and enjoy this central location in Hunstanton. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandPerfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, the warmest of welcomes awaits your arrival at Meadow Farm. Nestled in the countryside, close to the village with its shop and two inns serving food, this is the perfect location to explore the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and its famous Norfolk Broads. The barns, each boasting character, are over 200 years old, yet offer contemporary open plan living, and are well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. These well-appointed adjoining barns each enjoy privacy, their own enclosed garden with seating furniture and private parking. The holiday properties are situated in a separate area of the owner’s grounds, which also has a small, members only, Registered Caravan Club site for five caravans, on the properties meadow.
Close by is Hickling Broad, with a nature reserve that links to the Norfolk Broad’s unique topography of reed-lined waterways, famous for their good coarse fishing, boating and rich variety of wildlife, especially waterfowl. Also 3 miles drive away, are the glorious sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals. Visit Wroxham (11 miles), the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. Also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to Aylsham. Daily boat hire is available at nearby Hickling Broad and Potter Heigham, ½ mile and 3½ miles away respectively. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for relaxed cycling and walking.
Nearby attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling and Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump. Visit the seaside resort of Cromer (21 miles) with a promenade and pier, and Sheringham (26 miles), home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. The city of Norwich (21 miles), with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square is within easy driving distance. For another great day out, visit Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November to February). Beach 3 miles. Two pubs serving good food, one with a small shop both within walking distance.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandA short walk to a beautiful beach and coastal walks, this is a traditional Victorian red brick and flint maisonette in the Sheringham Conservation Area, and has its own private front door and three bedrooms. The Seahorses has a handmade country pine kitchen and original Victorian features. Beach toys and books are provided by the owner, and the properties lie only 5 minutes’ walk from Sheringham’s beach, shops, theatre, putting green, bars and restaurants and the train stations, and close to the buses that serve the coastal towns and beyond. Situated in the town centre, the properties are not far from all the amenities that Sheringham has to offer, but are in a location that is peaceful in the evening. Sheringham itself is a charming seaside town that has hardly changed from a century ago. It has the benefit of a heritage steam railway, a wide choice of locally run shops, bars and restaurants, an award-winning, wide family-friendly beach, unspoilt views, exceptional country walks and so much to see and experience. Sheringham is well connected by public transport, making it an excellent base for a holiday in North Norfolk; a car is not required. The neighbouring seaside town of Cromer, 5 miles away, also has a beach, promenade and pier. There is a good day out to be enjoyed at National Trust Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and the Muckleburgh Military Collection. Blakeney Quay is 10 miles away, and there is excellent shopping to be had at Norwich, 27 miles away, with its cathedral, castle museum, theatre, two shopping centres, restaurants and cafés. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 25 miles away and offers daily boat hire and river trips, shops, riverside restaurants and cafés. Beach 250 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandSituated just 4 miles away from the north Norfolk coastline, with its wonderful sandy beaches, these attractive, semi-detached brick and flint cottages are tucked away in the village of Docking. The properties are tastefully furnished, offering open plan living accommodation and equipped with every day comforts to provide a warm welcome at any time of year. There are a network of country lanes offering walking and cycling opportunities from the door, as well as numerous bird watching sites within easy reach. The sailing village of Brancaster is just 4 miles away and boasts a shop, pubs and a championship golf course. Within an easy drive are the bustling towns of Burnham Market and Wells-next-the-Sea. The traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton is 6 miles away, and has the Sea Life Centre, leisure centre, cliff top golf course, watersports (seasonal), pier and funfair (seasonal), shops and restaurants. Visit the market town of Fakenham for a day at the races, regular horse racing meetings, shopping centre, pubs, cafés, cinema and a bowling alley. The properties are within an hours drive from Norwich with its castle museum, cathedral, shops, restaurants, pubs and so much more. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests. Mill House (ref UKC2085) is approximately ½ mile from the properties and so can be booked with them to accommodate up to 14 guests.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wroxham, EnglandEnviably located along the riverside in the ever popular heart of the Norfolk Broads you will find The Riverviews (refs UKC2109, UKC2110 and UKC2111), a small cluster of contemporary properties overlooking a private marina. Not only are these properties close to the river, but the owner also owns other river frontage nearby, so if guests have a valid fishing licence and bring their own equipment, they can easily fish nearby.
Uniquely located and boasting views along the bustling and vibrant riverside in Wroxham, The Riverviews are perfect for your escape to the Norfolk Broads National Park. Contemporary interiors and first floor open plan living space await, with the added benefit of all en-suite bedrooms and a balcony overlooking the River Bure, 100 yards away, ensuring summer evenings are basked in sunlight. Each property includes an enclosed courtyard with barbecue area and has the added benefit of a motor launch free of charge except during the Whitsun and Summer Holidays which must be collected from the owner’s boatyard nearby, but can be moored near the property during your stay (a £50 refundable deposit is required when collecting).
The properties are situated in Wroxham, which is well known as the ‘Capital of the Broads’ and has a selection of cafes, restaurants and shops within a few minutes’ walk. The wider area is also criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and cycling trails. One of the best ways to enjoy the Broads is on the water by motor launch, or take one of the organised day trips arranged by the neighbouring boatyard. On the water, the beauty of the Broads can be truly experienced with its extensive wildlife (ducks, geese, swans, spoonbills and herons) and its sleepy Broads villages with their pretty flint cottages and attractive churches. The coast is within easy reach (12 miles) with lovely sandy beaches and a string of villages spreading northwards to the bustling sea towns of Cromer and Sheringham. Alternatively, Norwich is less than 10 miles away with its cathedral, castle and museums, theatres, excellent shops and restaurants.
National Trust properties well worth a visit are Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall, both within easy reach. Nearest shops are 500 yards. Moorings for motor launches are near the property and life jackets are available free of charge. Pet life jackets available on arrival for a refundable £10 deposit.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Norwich, EnglandCreated to provide a relaxing and stylish environment, and each with their own hot tub (NOTE: for NEW bookings received from January 2024 note that the hot tub will only be prepared for use from 1st April to 30th September each year) and sauna (leisure towels are also provided), this is a perfect holiday location for family celebrations or a get together, whatever the season. The southern aspects of both cottages look over a valley with no habitation in sight, and the night sky is incredible when clear. There are excellent walks and circular routes from the doorstep, free from cars, for both walkers and cyclists. Cowslip Cottage (ref UKC2457) and Meadowsweet Cottage (ref UKC2458) are semi-detached properties and are hidden away, yet situated in the pretty village of Swardeston, a short 5-mile drive from the excellent city of Norwich. Swardeston is the birth place of Edith Cavell, probably the most famous woman to be killed during World War I and remembered around the world for all her tireless and selfless work she undertook whilst working as a nurse, before being executed on 12 October 1915. Edith’s portrait hangs in her memory on the east stained glass window of St Mary’s church and is worthy of a visit. Enjoy fresh bread, pastries and cakes from the village bakery, or visit the local pub, under 1 mile away, which serves good food. There is also a farm shop for fresh veg and fruit as well as a newsagents and butchers. Swardeston Common is very popular with walkers, also from here you can watch the local cricket matches played in front of the pavilion.
Visit the fabulous north Norfolk coastline with its pretty coastal villages and glorious beaches, and explore the famous Norfolk Broads. Wroxham, 16 miles away is known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, where you will find daily boat hire, river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Enjoy a great day out with the children at BeWILDerwood at Horning, a treetop adventure park, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade and Pensthorpe Nature Park. Explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the popular seaside towns of Aldebugh and Southwold. The historical city of Norwich is 5 miles, with its cathedrals, museums, theatre, excellent shopping and cosmopolitan cafés. The seaside village of Winterton-on-Sea has an excellent sandy beach backed by dunes and plenty of shops and restaurants. Thetford Forest is ideal for tree top adventures at Go Ape, designated circular walks and cycle trails graded for different abilities. There are golf courses at Dunston Hall 2¼ miles and Barnham Broom 14 miles and a family golf course at Easton 9½ miles. Beach 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- North Walsham, EnglandNestled within the quiet village of Gimingham, but under 2 miles from the coast, Hall Farm Barns have been thoughtfully furnished and equipped to ensure guests have everything they need for a great stay. Light and airy throughout, these semi-detached barns can be booked individually or as a group for those wishing to accommodate large numbers while still retaining some privacy. The largest of the barns, The Great South Barn (UKC2527), sleeps twelve and benefits from four bathrooms, three of which are en-suite. Just as impressive, The Great North Barn (ref UKC2526), sleeps ten and has a glass ceiling area that is just perfect for gazing at blue skies and stars alike. The smaller, but perfectly formed Courtyard Barn (ref UKC2525), sleeps six and offers integrated ceiling speakers and retains an air of spaciousness, making it a great place in which to relax and unwind.
Close by lies the seaside village of Mundesley which offers a lovely sandy beach, a firm favourite with the locals but something of an undiscovered gem compared to its larger neighbour Cromer. Do make time to visit Cromer though, as here you will find a celebrated Edwardian seafront, a long promenade to stroll along and a famous pier, which often offers end of pier shows. Both seaside resorts also offer lots of places where you can eat and drink, and Cromer also has a cinema and Amazonia Zoo.
Close by also lies the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, Wroxham, which offers lots of attractions, including the opportunity to hire a day boat or join a charter as it glides through these famous waterways. There is so much to do in the area that whichever barn you choose, you will book to come again, just to fit everything in. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 28 guests.£193From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Blakeney, EnglandThis collection of lovely, traditional properties are set in the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Blakeney. Visit Blakeney for the first time and you will be sure to fall in love with it, as there is something very special about this village. From the quaint, narrow streets leading to the sea, to the picturesque quay, Blakeney is breathtaking whatever time of the year you visit.
Delphinium Cottage (ref UKC2843), The Bittern (ref UKC2844), Buttercup Cottage (ref UKC2847) and Hollyock Cottage (UK33553) are terraced properties, The Plover (ref UKC2845) is a first floor apartment, and Cobble Cottage (ref UKC2846) is semi-detached and all on one level. All have been decorated and furnished with loving care to embrace the traditional north Norfolk charm that these properties have in abundance. The properties are just a stone’s throw from the sea, and all are a great choice for your holiday. Make sure you make time for a spot of crabbing, a traditional Blakeney pursuit.
If you can tear yourself away, travel west to visit Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham, Brancaster and beyond, or travel east to Sheringham and Cromer, all of which offer a variety of sand and shingle beaches, picturesque quays and salt marshes. Bird watchers, walkers and cyclists will find ample opportunities to indulge in their hobbies, and foodies will be spoilt for choice as they find themselves in the heart of Norfolk’s burgeoning food scene. Whichever of Blakeney Quayside Cottages you choose to stay in, you will be sure to return. Beach 250 yards. Shop and restaurant 250 yards, pub 100 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
