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.
North Walsham, EnglandThis beautifully presented, detached conversion provides a perfect holiday destination for families, groups and couples. Meadow View offers light, inviting open plan accommodation that makes a good social hub, with a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of parking. Boasting a first floor veranda, an enclosed garden and a shared meadow, it makes for a great place to relax, socialise or dine al fresco. The unspoilt views across the meadow invites you to relax after a busy day exploring the local area.
Suitable for the whole family, including younger and older guests, this carefully planned property is widely accessible, benefitting from a ground floor bedroom and wet room. The house stands within the owner’s grounds, neighbouring to their home, yet commanding its own privacy and space. The popular market town of North Walsham is within walking distance and offers shops, supermarkets, a train station, cafés and pubs. There are excellent walking and cycle routes available from the doorstep. Footpaths lead to Paston Way and Pigney Wood; an important wildlife woodland and wetland refuge for birds, mammals and insects such as goldcrest, nuthatch, warblers, otters, water voles, butterflies and dragonflies. Dog walkers will also welcome the close proximity of Bacton Woods, made up of 280 acres of woodland and just 10 minutes away by car. Three way-marked walks can be found here to leisurely explore and discover the 200-year-old trees. Further delightful beaches found at Trimingham and Sidestrand are within 20 minutes’ drive. Further spectacular beaches at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea are an hour’s drive. Wroxham, the capital of The Broads, is 12 miles away, with its daily boat hire, river trips and riverside shops and cafés. The Georgian market town of Holt is 19 miles away.
The seaside towns of Cromer, 10 miles, and Sheringham, 15 miles, have excellent beaches, shops, cafés and pubs. Cromer has a pier, promenade and working RNLI life boat station and museum, whilst Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, which visits neighbouring and coastal villages. Well worth a visit during December and February is Horsey Beach, 17 miles away, for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Don’t miss a day out in the cathedral city of Norwich, 16 miles, with quaint cobbled streets and a medieval castle. Blakeney Quay for boat trips and crab fishing is 23 miles away. National Trust halls and gardens including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Holkham Hall and Sheringham Park are within easy reach and the National Trust membership also offers free parking to many coastal car parks. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is 44 miles. Beach 4 miles. Shops, pub serving food and restaurant 1 mile.£127From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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- North Walsham, EnglandThese four holiday properties are situated on the edge of the owners’ livery yard, which houses ponies and horses. The Old Stables (ref UKC3371) has been restored to retain its period charm, and features include beams and exposed flint and brick, whilst hosting a contemporary finish and very comfortable furnishings. The kitchen leads out to the enclosed lawn garden with steps to hot tub. Guests can relax and unwind on the large comfy sofa, or enjoy time sat out on the patio. Maybe even a tranquil night under the stars relaxing in the hot tub, whatever takes your fancy, The Old Stables caters for everybody.
The Cart Shed (ref UK10576) is a wonderful, semi-detached barn conversion, also with its own hot tub, and has uninterrupted, picturesque Norfolk countryside views. It has contemporary, first floor open plan living and has a raised decked area outside which offers the opportunity for simply relaxing or dining al fresco whilst enjoying the views across the fields with its visiting wildlife. The hot tub is tucked underneath the decking and screened to retain its privacy, but still benefits from countryside views.
The Tack Room (ref UK31753) has been newly converted during 2021, beautifully fusing traditional and contemporary design to offer a very comfortable holiday home. Guests can relax and unwind on the large comfy sofa, or enjoy time sitting out on the patio, maybe even enjoying a tranquil evening under the stars relaxing in the hot tub.
Jupiter Barn ref UK31757) is semi-detached and has been cleverly restored with charm and hosts a contemporary finish and very comfortable furnishings. The open plan accommodation leads out to the enclosed lawn garden with private hot tub.
These properties provide excellent walking direct from the doorstep, and miles of footpaths and trails to explore, including local woods. It is situated in an ideal location to explore the excellent sandy beach of the North Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads, which are both within a 30-minute drive. Cromer and Sheringham, also have glorious sandy beaches and are host to many attractions, perfect for everyone. Cromer boasts a pier, with a carnival week which is held in August and, weather permitting, a spectacular New Year’s Day celebration, complete with fireworks.
Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance, and Blickling Hall boast open air concerts during the summer season. Perfect for entertaining the younger generations, these properties are also close to Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns craft centre and play park, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and BeWILDerwood at Horning. There are also many places within driving distance, ideal for walking your four-legged friends, including Blickling Park, where you can also enjoy lunch afterwards at the local pub. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandJust 300 yards from the beach, this Victorian mid-terrace cottage is ideally located for families. The enclosed courtyard has direct access to Gold Park, with its crazy golf, toddlers swing park, basketball and tennis court, a skateboard park and acres of grass to have fun. A few yards from the park is the sandy beach, and dog friendly beaches can be found just a 10-minute walk away. Mundesley is a traditional seaside village, with shops, café, post office and a village pub, all within walking distance. There is also a golf course in the village, as well as a network of quiet lanes and foot trails, offering good walking and cycling opportunities. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 7 miles, offers plenty of fun for all age groups, with its famous pier, promenade, wide beach and town centre with many shops, cafés, restaurant and pubs. The market town of North Walsham is 5 miles away, where fishing is possible (with licence), and Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 12 miles, with daily boat hire, river trips, riverside cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 300 yards.£62From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSet in a quiet residential street, just 200 yards from the beautiful, sandy beach, this detached bungalow enjoys a great position within the sought after village of Mundesley. The property has the benefit of both a conservatory and sun room with doors leading to the patio.
With a great beach, lots of local amenities and great places to eat and drink, you may be tempted to park up and stay within the village, but those looking to explore a little further afield will be spoilt for choice. Nearby Cromer also offers a lovely beach, along with an Edwardian seafront and promenade, a world famous pier offering end of pier shows, a zoo, cinema and a host of other seaside attractions. In fact, coast lovers could travel east or west to discover lots of differing coastal habitats. Head east to Great Yarmouth and all the fun of the fair, or head west to Wells-next-the-Sea and explore the much photographed quay and narrow gauge railway.
Also within easy reach lies the gateway to the famous Norfolk Broads, where you can hire a day launch or join an organised cruise and drift along these peaceful waterways. How lovely to return to Sea La Vie each evening to dream of the next day’s adventures, perhaps in the large gardens or by the wood burner. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandNestled on the edge of a family-owned farm with fields growing the finest blackcurrants, used for the tasty fruit drinks produced by Ribena. This wonderful brick and flint character barn is brimming with charm, but cleverly restored to offer a comfortable holiday home to include modern day essentials.
Boasting spacious open plan sociable living accommodation, it is perfect for the larger sized families wishing to holiday together. The well-equipped kitchen offers good cooking opportunities, having Aga and electric cooker. Please note the Aga is turned off during the summer season to prevent the home from getting too warm. There is a lovely round dining table perfect to celebrate any special occasion, and comfy sofas perfect for relaxing and great movie nights-in. Steps lead into the private enclosed lawn garden with seating furniture to enjoy.
The sandy beach of Mundesley is just 9 minutes’ drive away. It also has golf course, cafes, pubs and shops. There are excellent walks direct from the doorstep, with miles of footpaths and trails to explore, including local woods, footpaths, North Walsham and Dilham Canal. Here you are ideally situated to explore the North Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are host to many attractions, with sandy beaches and activities, they are perfect for everyone. Cromer boasts a pier, with a carnival week which is held in August and, weather permitting, a spectacular New Year’s Day celebration, complete with fireworks. Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash fun pool and Sheringham Gardens. There are numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres that punctuate the region, and the popular RSPB nature and bird reserve can be found near Cley next the Sea, Blakeney and Morston.
Wroxham, 12 miles, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, for daily boat hire and river trips available, riverside cafés, pubs, shops and supermarket. The area around is a great place to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities and sports. Bacton Wood, 3 miles, is great for walking and picnic opportunities. The market town of North Walsham, 2 miles, is perfect for guests to visit the supermarkets, shops, cafés, library, banks, sports centre with swimming pool, as well as the vast bistro and gourmet eating establishments in the surrounding area. Shopaholics head to the city of Norwich, 17 miles, with two indoor shopping malls, boutiques, market square, a fantastic castle museum, cathedral, theatre, art galleries, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance, and Blickling Hall boast open air concerts during the summer season. Perfect for entertaining the younger generations are Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns craft centre and play park, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and BeWILDerwood at Horning. There are also many places within driving distance, ideal for walking your four-legged friends, including Blickling Park, where you can also enjoy lunch afterwards at the café or local pub. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£125From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSitting pretty in the outskirts of the sought-after North Norfolk village of Gimingham, Rupert’s Barn offers a stylish retreat for those looking to be close to the stunning coastline while being tucked away enough for a getaway from the stresses and strains of every-day life.
Open plan with high ceilings, which create a light, airy and spacious feel, this property has character in spades and really does offer the ’wow’ factor. The accommodation is all on the ground floor and guests will find much to love about this luxury barn, which accommodates up to four guests and offers two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. There are two comfortable bedrooms, each with a hairdryer. The private, enclosed garden is perfect for a morning coffee or perhaps for a sundowner, and with the addition of the gorgeous wood burner, this property really is a year-round retreat, whether you are bringing your four-legged friends or not. With a very well-equipped kitchen, a stylish dining area and a comfortable living room, you may well be tempted to relax, unwind and read a book by the fire or maybe log in your Netflix account and catch up on some of those boxsets you’ve been planning to watch. The property also has a ring doorbell that can see over car park. But if you can tear yourself away you will discover that the very best of Norfolk is right on your doorstep.
With coastal habitats galore ranging from wide sandy beaches and grassy dunes to salt and clay marshes and picturesque quays, beach lovers will be spoilt for choice. Check out nearby Mundesley which locals consider to be one of the best beaches around as it is a little quieter than its near neighbour, Cromer. But don’t miss out on a trip to that town too because here you will find the famous pier, the Edwardian promenade and lots of great seaside attractions including amusements, a cinema and a zoo. The gateway to the glorious Norfolk Broads is just a half an hour drive away too and you can be in the fine city of Norwich in around 40 minutes. Add in the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, RSPB Cley Marshes and Sheringham Park, The Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and BeWilderwood and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. And after a busy day out and about, you get the best treat of all, a return to Rupert’s Barn to dream of adventures yet to come. Just perfect. Beach 2¼ miles.£121From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandA wonderful spacious detached country house, equipped for the complete family enjoyment. Boasting a wrap around large lawn garden, set in a peaceful location surrounded by open fields and quiet lanes, with excellent walking and cycling to be enjoyed direct from doorstep. Just 4 miles is the stunning North Norfolk Coast and under 30 minutes’ drive from the Norfolk Broads, this is the best location to explore all that the area has to offer. There are two pubs, each serving great food within 2 miles. Bustling market town of North Walsham offers supermarkets, shops, cafés, library and a bank, as well as the vast bistro and gourmet eating establishments. Shopaholics can head to the city of Norwich, 18 miles, where there is a fantastic castle museum, cathedral, two shopping malls complete with high street retailers and boutiques, theatre, art galleries, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
To the east is the pretty seaside village of Mundesley, with its wide sandy beach and unspoilt charm. Then, head west to find yourself in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, Amazonia Zoo and cinema. A little further is the bustling market town of Sheringham, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. Seeking all the fun of the fair and to explore the golden mile, head to Great Yarmouth, a very traditional seaside resort. There is so much to explore all along this coast where you will find a string of coastal villages welcoming refreshment stops, sandy beaches backed by sand dunes, marshes and quays, ideal if you like a spot of ’twitching’ as there are plenty of birds and other wildlife to spot.
Seeking historical and cultural delights, head to The Blickling Estate, Flebrigg Hall, the Thursford and Muckleburgh collections.
An award winning Norfolk gastropub nearby has been voted one of the best in the UK by a prestigious food guide, and is just a 5-minute drive away. The building dates back to the 18th century and is hidden in a 1,000 acre deer park. It also has a sister pub by the Gunton station which is even nearer.
Sandy beach 4 miles. Shop/supermarkets 3.6 miles, pubs and restaurants 2 miles.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thornham, England
4.78Dating back to 1499, the dog-friendly Thornham Rooms, in the midst of Norfolk’s Royal coast, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Reedham, England 5.00A wonderful lovingly cared for home, rich in character with its own enclosed lawn rear garden, located opposite the River Yare, in a lovely riverside location in the pretty conservation village of Reedham. During the 1900s this period thatch cottage, which is full of character, including exposed beams and a wood burner was the village inn and then became a sweet shop, and is now beautifully transformed into a loving home. The entrance hall opens into the open plan beamed living/dining room with wood burner, the sun room with seating is south facing and overlooks the River Yare. There is a well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and stable door to the enclosed lawn garden. There is a ground floor twin bedroom and bathroom, while the first floor has two further double bedrooms and a toilet. The rear garden is tiered with steps leading up and onto a private parking area. Immediately outside is a great patio area with garden furniture.
Reedham is a conservation village with two pubs, one of which serves great food and is on the doorstep, there is a shop, café, fish and chip shop, and a railway station. There is good walking, cycling and bird watching available from the doorstep, while fishermen will delighted with the river fishing (in season, licence required), which is available opposite the property and alongside the rivers’ edge. There are many attractions within 30 miles, including the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with activities for all ages. Within easy reach are Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, waterside restaurants, shops, daily boat hire and river trips. Petits Animal and Adventure Park is just 1-mile away, with BeWILDerwood tree top adventure park 18 miles and Lenwade Dinosaur Adventure Park 29 miles, popular for families with children. The city of Norwich, 17 miles, has two indoor shopping malls, market square, cinema complexes, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, art galleries and plenty of restaurants and inns. Beach 10 miles. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 10 yards.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hoveton, England 5.00’Still waters, scudding sails, stately swans and blissful peace – the magic of the Broads on your doorstep...’ Making a perfect base for a Broadland holiday, these four lodges are set right on the banks of the River Bure and Daisy Broad, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Not only are these properties close to the river, but the owner also owns other riverfront so if guests have a valid fishing licence and bring their own equipment, they can fish easily nearby.
Each lodge has a lawned area beside the river, and are designed in ‘upside-down’ style, enjoying an upstairs sitting-room leading on to a furnished balcony, where guests can relax in style and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. All the lodges have been furnished and equipped to four star standard.
Day motor launches that accommodate up to 8 passengers are included free of charge with each property and these can be moored alongside the lodges. The motor launch is chargeable during Whitsun and Summer Holidays, direct from the owner at a preferential rate.
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, 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 outside the property and life jackets are available free of charge. Pet life jackets available on arrival for a refundable £10 deposit. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£151From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
