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.
Horning, EnglandCelebrate 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.£850From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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- 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
Horning, EnglandNestling 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.£284From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandThis truly unique holiday will delight larger families and friends seeking a perfect waterside setting. The Mowle is a beautiful, detached thatch cottage dating back to 1550 with a large garden, and boasts your very own private hot tub to enjoy. The beautiful large mature garden has streams and ponds approaching 1 acre, leading directly onto waterside. It has a private quayside mooring basin, where guests are welcomed to bring along their own watercraft or hire; local hire available at Womack Water and nearby waterside villages). You have a croquet lawn and several seating areas, so whether you are seeking sun or shade, you will be delighted by the choice. A river bridge leads directly to a brodawalk which leads to Mowle Point, your private and secret riverbank garden, with sun house, seating and boasts wonderful uninterrupted river views overlooking Womack Water, a terrific spot to sit back and enjoy the sunsets, watching the boating activity, and abundance of visiting bird and wildlife. Also a great fishing spot, so be sure to bring your fishing rods (in season with licence).
The Mowle is a spacious family home, boasting charm and character, furnished and equipped for comfort and enjoyment. The large well-equipped kitchen offers opportunity to prepare and cook any celebration meal. The dining conservatory is brimming with light and boasts views of the garden. The dining table also transforms into a table tennis table, perfect for competitive family tournaments. The lounge has comfy sofas, perfect to snuggle by on any cooler evening, and there is a games room with a pool table. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, all comfortably furnished, one en-suite, and the family bathroom has a free-standing bath, and walk-in shower. The first floor can be accessed from two staircases, one staircase is steep.
The pretty conservation village of Ludham, has a post office, shop, pub, tearoom and good butcher. Foodies will delight, having so many eateries and riverside pubs to enjoy in the area. Womack Water, Potter Heigham, Horning and Wroxham all offer opportunity for daily boat hire, tuition and hire of paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing.
Bustling Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, has a main line train station for visiting seaside towns and Norwich City, 7 miles. Family fun can be enjoyed at BeWILDerwood at Horning, and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade. You will find wide sandy beaches backed by dunes at Hemsby, Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling are 20 minutes’ drive, along with Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements.£285From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandSituated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and the pretty village of Ludham, Fuggle is great as a couples’ getaway. With an open plan living space, its lovely for cooking up a storm and relaxing in the evening after a day’s adventure. Ludham, which has a shop, post office, butchers and pub has easy access to great fishing opportunities, with pedalo hire and a village green to just simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife. Excellent location for walkers and cyclists where you can enjoy nearby trails and footpaths that surround you. For fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK, seasonal and licence required.
Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 12 minutes’ drive, with riverside restaurants, supermarket, shops, daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy. Wroxham Barns, located on the edge of the village, has a petting farm, craft barns, small fair and restaurants. The riverside village of Horning has its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. Horning Ferry is on the outskirts of the village where you will find a marina, leisure club and pub. There are excellent sandy beaches at Hemsby, Winterton-on-Sea and Sea Palling, backed with dunes, under 10 miles away.
Alternative days out include the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafés and a magnet for shoppers. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park, one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia, the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Beach 8¾ miles.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandTucked 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 the lake opposite the properties just 400 yards away, and the pretty village of Ludham, 1 mile, boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandSet in a glorious location, this waterside property is directly alongside the beautiful South Walsham Broad National Park benefitting from large lawned gardens. Proudly positioned on the peninsula of the garden is a round thatched seating pergola, offering the perfect viewing point for watching the boating activity and wildlife. Guests are further welcome to use the paddle boards and buoyancy aids provided to enjoy this wonderful waterside setting.
Offering spacious and sociable open plan accommodation, beaming with light, and boasting waterside views from many windows. Ticking all the right boxes, Broad View offers plenty of space, where you can choose to spend quality time with your loved ones or enjoy your own pursuits. There are five wonderful bedrooms, four of which offer ensuite facilities; three are located on the ground floor and the master suite, with a large super kingsize bed, dressing room and en-suite bathroom, is on the first floor. The open plan family room/dining/kitchen has a huge breakfast island, a fully equipped kitchen to allow dining at home, a large dining table, perfect to celebrate any occasion in style, and a great socialising space without leaving the master chef of the group. Games equipment is provided for friendly and competitive family tournaments. On the first floor is another spacious lounge area offering elevated and further commanding views across the waterway - canoes and paddleboards provided. Outside is a seating area, a place to kick back and relax, allowing those everyday stresses to wash away.
South Walsham Broad is an expanse of water with a tiny village staithe, a waterway accessed only by rowing boats and paddle boards. The village is home to the award-winning Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens, 130 acres of wildlife gardens with footpaths to explore through ancient woodland on the edge of South Walsham inner broad or enjoy a guided boat trip. The water gardens were created by the 2nd Lord Fairhaven in 1946, and on his death he requested the gardens be left in Trust for the public to enjoy. There is also a very popular tea room, open to all. Walkers can further delight by the 6-mile circular route leading from South Walsham Broad to Upton, passing along Fleet Dyke and the River Bure, Upton Broad and Marshes Nature Reserve. This is a great location from which to explore all Norfolk’s delights, the wonderful coastline and the famous Broads National Park. There are plenty of wide sandy beaches backed by sand dunes and traditional seaside resorts filled with amenities.
Shopaholics can head to the medieval city of Norwich with its two indoor shopping malls, a market square and plenty of eateries. For those seeking culture and history, why not visit the Blickling Hall Estate, Flebbrigg Hall, Sheringham Gardens, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections? Young at heart will enjoy a day out at BeWILDerwood in Horning, Roar Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, Banham Zoo or Amazonia Zoo in Cromer. Birdwatchers will delight at this location, also having the RSPB nature reserve marshes of Blakeney, Cley-next-the Sea and Salthouse.£302From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandSit back, relax and enjoy the amazing views in this natural habitat for bird and wildlife. There is also the opportunity for fishing on-site. This delightful cottage with its ‘upside down’ design, sundeck and first floor balcony overlooking tranquil marshland, is one of a row of six set a few yards from the mooring basin and the local River Ant. Footpaths offer leisurely waterside strolls and Sutton’s village green is perfect for fishing and picnicking. If you don’t want to cook, there is a local restaurant and pub just a stroll away.
Situated within an easy drive of the Norfolk Broads and Norfolk’s coastline, the property stands in the small hamlet of Sutton Staithe, a conservation area offering a relaxing waterside holiday location next door to the boatyard, with boating activity all around. On your doorstep, there is day launch and river fishing (Bream, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Pike etc) is available in season. Also available are canoe and boat rentals.
The Norfolk Broads Museum is a few minutes’ drive away, where you can discover the history of The Broads and associated boating. Wroxham, known as the ’capital of the Broads’, is only 9 miles away. Closer to home is the seaside resort of Sea Palling, 4 miles, or for quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey. The city of Norwich makes for a great day out, with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, excellent shopping, restaurants and cafés. Enjoy a day at the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, only 16 miles away. The Weavers Way runs through the town and provides good walking and cycling opportunities. The market town of Stalham is 1½ miles away and provides a host of amenities including a supermarket, shops, pubs and restaurants. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 80 yards.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandThis 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.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, England
4.50Enjoying 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.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
