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.
Brundall, EnglandBe greeted on arrival by a pretty tree lined driveway leading to Paddock End, in its own private grounds, surrounded by glorious views across the countryside. A perfect place to relax and spend quality time together, this cosy yet luxurious couples retreat, offers a private and secluded setting. All on one level, this delightful detached bungalow has been thoughtfully prepared and newly renovated for your comfort and indulgence. It offers a well-equipped kitchen, including wine fridge and separate utility room. A stylish separate living/dining room offering comfortable seating and a feature electric fireplace, for those cosy evenings in whilst admiring views across the horse paddock. The luxurious en-suite bedroom provides an antique style kingsize bed and modern walk-in shower. Escape from the world in this peaceful spot, offering a large, enclosed, dog friendly garden with unspoilt views over the open fields and bicycle storage on request. Submerge yourself in the glorious private bubbly, hot tub whilst admiring the countryside by day or the stars by night for ultimate relaxation whatever the weather.
Perfect for couples, nature lovers, cyclists and ramblers. Situated in the pretty village of Witton, just outside the fine city of Norwich, a desirable all year-round holiday destination. You’ll find plenty to explore within easy access of Paddock End, just a 15-minute drive to Wroxham, known as the heart and hub of the Norfolk Broads National Park, where you can hire a boat and have a romantic, leisurely cruise along over 125 miles of lock free waterways, set in idyllic countryside with charming, picturesque villages as well as waterside pubs, to discover.
Just a 25 minutes’ drive to the coast to the popular tourist seaside town of Great Yarmouth. This family destination offers a traditional coastal town experience with sandy beaches, eateries, amusement arcades and funfair. If you prefer a more secluded spot, to admire the coastline, head to Sea Palling with its blue flag beach, in a quiet village with views of unspoilt natural beauty, sand dunes and some dog friendly areas too.
Shoppers will love the medieval City of Norwich, which is easily accessible by public transport or just a 10-minute drive. Offering an abundance of independent shops, nestled along famous brands, perfectly placed in the fine architecture, where modern meets historic. A city for foodies, you’ll find everything from tasty street food to fine dining and cocktail bars, with a perfect spot for a table for two.
For those opting to stay close by and relax, there is a community shop and café within 1-mile and a pub serving food within 2 miles. Within a short drive you’ll find a wonderful farm shop with delicious local produce and delicatessen. Beach 19 miles, pub 2 miles and shop 1 mile.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Holt, EnglandLocated within the much sought-after Georgian town of Holt, Two Hoots boasts a private hot tub and French doors out on to a private patio, making this the perfect year-round destination for discerning guests looking for a stylish luxury or romantic retreat. Great for couples looking to get away on their own or with friends, or for small families looking to make some new happy holiday memories, you are sure to fall in love with this charming cottage, with comfortable duck feather bedding.
Holt itself offers a unique high street that is just packed with boutique and artisan places to eat, shop and drink, making it a firm favourite with visitors and locals alike. To make sure you see all the key landmarks in the town, you can even take the Holt Owl Trail, by following the owl pavement plaques as you explore this beautiful town, quite appropriate for those staying in Two Hoots. You can actually park up at your gorgeous accommodation and walk to a different place for dinner every night and, given its firm foodie credentials, you are sure to find something to enjoy whatever your taste. One of the best things about this lovely location is its proximity to the stunning North Norfolk coastline and you can be exploring one of the great beaches here in around 10 minutes.
Head to Blakeney for a spot of crabbing on the picturesque quay or to the bustling market town of Sheringham with its wide beach and other attractions such as Sheringham Park, North Norfolk Railway and the Mo, its very own town museum. Also boasting a great little museum, Cromer is worth a visit too. Take a stroll on the promenade or maybe have lunch on the famous pier, which also boasts the last traditional, seasonal end of pier show in the UK. You will find Amazonia Zoo here too, the perfect afternoon out for animal lovers old and young alike.
The other great thing about staying in Holt is that you can be at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, Wroxham or the medieval city of Norwich in around forty minutes too. So, you really can see all the highlights of Norfolk on one trip when you choose to stay here. Add in a host of coastal habitats including RSPB Cley Marshes, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, the Flebrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates, Bewilderwood and so much more and you will soon see why people have been visiting this part of the world for generations - and you have picked a great location and amazing property for your holiday too. Now, relax, unwind in the hot tub and get ready to explore!£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Melton Constable, EnglandSet on picturesque farmland the same family have been farming there for over 40 years and the glamping site was designed by a family member as it was his ’happy place’ and we think you will soon discover that it is yours too. These bespoke, hand-built shepherd huts provide the perfect getaway for those looking for a great mix of glamping and contemporary facilities. The huts themselves have been designed to offer Romani-caravan style living in that all you will find inside is a beautifully appointed bedroom with a full-size double bed and a wardrobe, making these romantic retreats. Don’t be fooled though as these pretty little huts offer far more room than a traditional Romani-style caravan and make for a lovely space to relax and unwind. And each of these charming properties come with access to a shared building housing individual private high-end bathrooms for each of the two units and a well-equipped shared kitchen and dining room. Choose Hedge Betty (the Norfolk slang for a Hedge Sparrow) and enjoy your own hot tub. You can also bring your two dogs along to this hut, which is beautifully decorated in cool greys.
Or choose Jill Hoot (that’s Norfolk for an owl!), and enjoy your own wood fired hot tub, wood included. You can also bring two dogs to this hut which is decorated in a pretty beach-hut blue. Both huts have seating areas in the shared grounds and they each have a firepit perfect for toasting marshmallows too. The whole site is so private and secluded that there is very little light pollution, meaning that you will see a sky full of stars laid out like a sparkling blanket above you every night. It also offers daytime views across rolling fields and the chance to get close to nature as you will often find yourself sharing your space with local wildlife such as deer, pheasants and wild rabbits. There are even woodpeckers and buzzards around too, adding to the magic of this truly unique site. So, if you’re looking for the magical glamping experience with a private hotel style bathroom just for you and a great night’s sleep in peaceful, natural surroundings look no further. You have surely found your happy place! Hedge Betty also has a private hot tub if booked independently (by direct arrangement with the owner). The Coast (Wells-next-the-Sea), The Broads (Wroxham) and The City (Norwich) all around 30 minutes. Jill Hoot can be booked together with Hedge Betty (UK36797) to accommodate upto 4 guests.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandAptly named Riverside Cottage is located opposite the River Chet with open views across the marshland yet within easy walking distance of the amenities offered in the town of Loddon. Comfortably furnished and styled for family enjoyment, there is a living area with a wood burner and a well-equipped kitchen. There are three bedrooms, a kingsize and a twin on the first floor, and a double bedroom on the ground floor. A bathroom completes the picture. There is an enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and hot tub for 6. Day boat hire and vintage wooden cruiser available to hire from marina next door.
Formerly, the waterways were home to a fleet of wherries that transported various commodities along the navigable section of the River Chet. Today, the pace of life is much more relaxed with a few boats, swans and ducks. Nestled at end of long drive and neighbouring the owner’s boatyard with boat moorings. Great walking, cycling and bird watching are available from the doorstep, and fishing is available in the river (by licence).
Visit the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 16 miles, with pier, fun fairs, amusements, wide sandy beach and town centre, packed with activities for all ages. The market town of Beccles, 7 miles, for shops, market days, cafés, supermarkets, restaurants, daily boat hire and river trips. The city of Norwich, 11 miles, has two indoor shopping malls, a market square, cinema complex, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, art galleries and plenty of restaurants and inns. Southwold and the Suffolk heritage coastline is 20 miles away. A fish and chip shop is within walking distance.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandMill House is ideal for families and friends holidaying together. This modern open plan, spacious holiday home comes complete with an enclosed garden with your own hot tub. The open plan reception boasts full bi-fold doors offering airy and light living/dining and a fully equipped bespoke modern kitchen. The large games room with pool and air hockey table also has a corner sofa, a large Smart TV and a wood burner. The enclosed garden is ideal for al fresco dining and the formal dining room is great for any celebration. Located on site is also a large meadow for guests’ shared enjoyment. A bridle path leads from the doorstep to the tranquil Broadland village of Ludham, just a 20-minute walk away.
Ludham village boasts a post office and stores, pub, tea room, butcher and doctor’s surgery. Nearby Womack Staithe provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities together with pedalo hire and a village green. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities available on the doorstep, with miles of riverside and countryside walks.
Set amongst a gentle and tranquil landscape, dotted with ancient churches, wind pumps and nature reserves, this area of Norfolk offers a wealth of opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Nearby, How Hill Nature Reserve is well worth exploring. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike and canoe hire. Visitors can also hire hourly/day boats at Potter Heigham, 1¼ miles. Bustling Wroxham is just 7½ miles away, and is perfect for daily boat hire. For the children; BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top adventure park and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade both promise children a day to remember. The lovely dune backed sandy beaches at Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling are within a 30-minute drive. Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements, and Pleasurewood Hills theme park at Lowestoft. Cromer, 22 miles, also offers wonderful beaches and traditional seaside entertainment. The National Trust’s Blickling Hall is also within an easy drive. Visit the medieval city of Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour on the north Norfolk coast offer seal watching boat trips and pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. Fishing is available (in season with licence) along the River Thurne 0.9 mile. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£254From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandMoor Farm Lodge comfortably accommodates up to six guests across three lovingly furnished bedrooms, and features a private wood fired hot tub, the owner will supply a barrow of logs and kindling with fire lighters, perfect for discerning guests looking for a relaxing holiday.There is a also a new swimming pool in close proximity to the property that can be hired on an hourly basis.
Directly opposite the property lies a small fishing pond, and a children’s play area can also be found on-site too. There are plenty of animals on-site too including three donkeys, two goats, and when in season baby lambs and grazing cattle. If you can bear to tear yourself away from the site, you will find much to do and explore in the local area including the stunning North Norfolk Coastline. In just under half an hour, you can be in beautiful Wells-next-the-Sea, with a narrow gauge railway leading down to its wide sandy beach, boasting painted beach huts and a lovely mix of traditional and artisan seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. Alternatively, head to Blakeney Quay and enjoy a spot of crabbing, or head east to Cromer with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront and Amazonia Zoo.
Nature lovers will enjoy trips to Pensthorpe, Sheringham Park, Cley Marshes and indeed the famous Norfolk Broads. History buffs will enjoy exploring Blickling Hall, the Sandringham and Holkham Estates, North Norfolk Railway, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections and a host of small museums. Do make time for a visit to the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn too, and don’t forget Norwich with its award winning market, collection of boutique shopping, eateries, a splendid Norman castle and a host of museums, galleries and theatres too. After a busy day sightseeing, return to Moor Farm Lodge and relax and unwind in the lovely hot tub (please note this takes around 2-4 hours to heat and is wood-fired, offering a different experience to the typical bubbly Jacuzzi). Beach 28 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 4 miles.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Dereham, EnglandClose to the bustling Norfolk market town of Swaffham, but tucked away enough to be sure of a peaceful holiday and with the owners living on-site, Goldfinch Barns offer the perfect retreat for those looking to relax and unwind while still enjoying all that Norfolk has to offer. Kestrel Barn (UK31353) and Skylark Barn (UK31354) are both semi-detached barn conversions that are accessed by a rough track. They both offer four bedrooms two of which are en-suite. They also boast wood burners and private hot tubs, making these the perfect year round escape. Swaffham itself has lots of great places to eat, drink and shop, all accessible on foot. If you venture a little further you will begin to see why this part of Norfolk is so popular with guests.
Thetford Forest is just 30 minutes away, where you will find acres of natural woodland to explore along with High Lodge and Go Ape. You are also only 30 minutes away from the gateway to the North Norfolk coast, too, where you will find an array of sandy beaches, salt marshes and quays. Visit Hunstanton to find a town packed full of traditional seaside attractions. Or head to Wells-next-the-Sea for the famous quay and narrow gauge railway. While you are driving between the two, make sure you schedule in time to stop off at some of the pretty seaside villages that lie along this coastline, most with places to shop and eat and all with a variety of coastal habitats.
History buffs should visit one of the many stately homes and National Trust properties that can be found in the area including the Sandringham Estate, Peckover House and Holkham Hall. Visits to the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the famous Normal Castle of Norwich are also worth while, with both places offering numerous museums, galleries and other attractions too. There are also great bird watching opportunities, walks and cycle rides available too. Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£127From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSet within the sought after seaside village of Mundesley, Driftwood House is the perfect choice for discerning guests looking for a stylish coastal holiday. Boasting a private hot tub, three bathrooms and a lovely multi-fuel burner, this property really does have everything you need for an all-weather break. While it is a village, Mundesley itself boasts lots of places to eat and drink and of course has a wide sandy beach which is considered by many to be one of the best in the area. With all of this just footsteps away, you may be tempted to park up at Driftwood House and spend your whole holiday right there but venture a little further and you will find much to see and do. Head east or west to discover a string of coastal villages and towns including Cromer, with its famous pier and Happisburg with its picturesque lighthouse. Or, head inland and be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in under half an hour. History Buffs will enjoy exploring the medieval city of Norwich, the Blickling Hall Estate, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections or one of the numerous local museums. The young at heart will enjoy a day out at BeWILDerwood or Amazonia Zoo and nature lovers will also be spoilt for choice with Cley Marshes within easy reach too. After a great day exploring, you can return to Driftwood House and relax in that amazing hot tub. Beach 300 yards. Shop 220 yards, pub and restaurant 330 yards.£162From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandSituated only a 20-minute walk from the pretty Norfolk village of East Harling, Middle Farm House boasts an outside entertainment area with a large patio, a hot tub and a bar, which you can stock up and socialise around on warm evenings. Also featuring casual dining in the kitchen and a separate dining room with a wood burner, it is simply a lovely place to gather with friends and family and enjoy a break together.
The property is semi-detached, with the owners living in the attached property. Sleeping up to ten people across four spacious bedrooms and a garden room with a sprung double sofa bed, it has three bathrooms and a well equipped kitchen, which includes a Rangemaster, and utility room, making it perfect joy for those who like to cook.
If you can bear to tear yourself away, you will find much to see and explore in the local area. Thetford Forest, which has 18,730 hectares to explore. Also in another part of Thetford Forest, 16 miles away is High Lodge and Go Ape. Other attractions in the area include Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens where you can hop on a steam train, admire Alan Bloom’s much celebrated landscaped gardens, and even look round the Dad’s Army exhibition there to see a vivid depiction of the fictional home of Captain Mainwaring and his men. The picturesque town of Diss is also close by, with its stunning Mere and market, along with lots of boutique cafés, pubs and shops.
If you want to experience all that Norfolk has to offer, you really couldn’t be better placed as you can see the Norfolk Broads, Norwich, and the coast within an hour. In fact, city lovers have certainly picked a great location as you can be in Norwich with its splendid Norman castle, or Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey, within 35 minutes. Ely, with its cathedral, known as ‘the Ship of the Fens’, and Ipswich, with its much photographed quay, are within an hour. Within the same time you can also be at the heart of the Suffolk heritage coastline and take a trip to Southwold with its pier and painted beach huts. Or, you can head to Norfolk’s resort of Great Yarmouth, where you can experience a stroll down the Golden Mile and all the fun of the fair. And then return to Middle Farm House for a soak in the hot tub, or a glass of something chilled at your very own outisde bar, or inside for a warm drink by the wood burner - perfect! The village offers two pubs, a social club, a post office, a butchers, a shop, a coffee shop and a fish and chip shop. Only 2 miles away is the St George’s Whisky Distillery, and Banham Zoo is a short drive away for fun-filled days out. Additional services for special occasions are available by arrangement with the owner.£165From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandFrom the moment you arrive you will be delighted with this shepherd’s hut. Located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park, it stands in peaceful countryside and enjoys an enclosed garden with a private wood-fired hot tub. There are excellent walks from the hut and many foot trails to explore so be sure to bring your walking boots. The area is very popular with local cycle clubs that welcome new riders. There are plenty of eateries to be enjoyed locally serving good food, and there are many well regarded take-away restaurants.
Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 4 miles away, where day boats can be hired and trips taken to explore the miles of waterways rich with bird and wildlife. There are riverside cafés, restaurants, a garden centre, shops, a supermarket, the model village and railway station. Wroxham Barns has craft barns and eateries. Enjoy a trip on the Bure Valley Steam Railway, stopping at Coltishall and travelling back and forth from Wroxham to the market town of Aylsham.
Excellent sandy beaches are within a 20 minutes’ drive. Sea Palling, Mundersley, Bacton and Happisburgh all offer excellent wide sandy beaches and traditional seaside amusements and cafés. In the winter months, a visit to Horsey Gap beach is a must where you will find hundreds of grey seal pups on the beach. The city of Norwich is 13 miles away with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, two indoor shopping centres, a market square, and a plethora of cafés and restaurants. The surrounding area has excellent birdwatching and fishing opportunities. National Trust properties nearby include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park and are all worth a visit. Beach 9 miles.£97From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
