Dog-friendly Hotels Norfolk

Positioned on a cliff above the sea, within a short walk of the beach, this charming semi-detached bungalow, with its magnificent sea views from the living room, and from the garden a view of Happisburgh Church, provides the ideal holiday accommodation for any time of year. It is situated on a private estate and there are footpaths leading from the property, ideal for dog walking. Wroxham is 10 miles, offering daily boat trips which is a good way to experience the beauty of The Broads. Bacton Woods is close by, ideal for cycling, walking and woodland picnics. East Ruston Vicarage Gardens are just a short drive away with over 32 acres of outstanding gardens. Cromer and Sheringham, 14 miles. Alternatively spend a day in the cathedral city of Norwich. There is something for all the family to enjoy. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Just a stone’s throw from the sandy beach, this traditional flint and pebble terraced cottage is situated in the coastal village of Bacton. It offers sea views from the double bedroom and is an ideal holiday accommodation for any time of year. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are 12 miles away and Wroxham, the capital of the Broads is just 10 miles. BeWILDerwood the outdoor adventure park at Horning makes a great day out for the children. Nearby Bacton Woods are ideal for cycling, walking and woodland picnics. Bird watching, golf and fishing all available locally. Shop and restaurant 400 yards, pub ½ mile.

Situated on a private park, with spectacular sea views, this detached holiday bungalow is just a short stroll from the sandy beach. The village of Bacton offers children’s play area, woodland, great for picnic opportunities and walks. Cromer, 12 miles, Sheringham, 16 miles and Great Yarmouth, 22 miles. Historic houses, nature and bird reserves an easy drive. Bird watching, golf and fishing all locally. Wroxham, capital of the Broads, 14 miles, for waterside cafes, daily boat hire and river trips. Norwich, 18 miles. Shop within 1/4 mile, pub 1 mile.

Tucked neatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful single-storey, terraced holiday property has been completely renovated and makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday. It enjoys extensive countryside views to the front of the property. Winterton’s circular walks and nature reserve, and fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are all just a few miles away. Visit the grey seal colony and their pups at Horsey Gap Beach (between November - February). For children there is the treetop adventure park of BeWILDerwood at Horning, and family fun time at Great Yarmouth. Alternatively, visit the fine city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, museums, theatres and shopping. Walking, sailing, fishing, birdwatching and cycle hire all available locally. The owner offers a full laundry service to guests at a charge. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. This property can be booked together with UK32108 to accommodate upto 4 guests.

Just a short stroll from the sandy beach at Bacton, Silverdale is a spacious, detached, bungalow which provides ideal holiday accommodation for any time of the year. The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are 12 miles away, or visit Wroxham 12 miles away, known as the capital of the Broads. A great day out for children is the outdoor adventure park at Horning called BeWILDerwood. A must visit is the beach at Horsey Gap where you will see over a hundred seal pups between the months of December – February. Explore historic houses and NT parks. East Ruston Vicarage Gardens are just a short drive away, alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich, which offers cathedrals, theatres, a castle, museums and a great array of shops and cafes. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing are available from your doorstep. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Just 50 yards from the sea, this charming detached bungalow, with magnificent sea views, makes ideal holiday accommodation, with the beach literally a stone’s throw from the back garden. Stalham just 5 miles and Wroxham, 10 miles, offer daily boat and river trips - a good way to experience the beauty of The Broads. Bacton Woods are close by, and are ideal for cycling, walking and woodland picnics. East Ruston Vicarage Gardens are just a short drive away with over 32 acres of outstanding gardens. Cromer and Sheringham, small, traditional seaside towns, are 12-14 miles away and Horsey Beach is a short drive down the coast, where there is a colony of grey seals. Alternatively, spend a day in the cathedral city of Norwich. Shops and restaurant less than ½ mile, pub 1 mile.

Perfect for large families and larger groups, this Grade II listed, brick and flint detached cottage dates from circa 1660. With a large garden, it stands opposite the church in the village of Thornage. Rich in charm and character, it has been sympathetically renovated offering spacious accommodation set over three floors. There are two spacious living rooms, one with an open fire and the other with a wood burner. The spacious and well-equipped kitchen opens onto a light and airy dining area overlooking the large rear garden.
Good walking and excellent cycling routes are available from the doorstep. The Georgian market town of Holt is 2½ miles, and Blakeney Quay is 6½ miles. The coastline is 15 minutes’ drive with wide, sandy (and some shingle) beaches, as well as a wealth of RSPB bird and nature reserves. The coastal road passes through many villages with good pubs, farm shops, and cafés for great fresh and locally sourced food. The livelier seaside resorts of Sheringham and Cromer are 9 and 12 miles respectively. Holkham Hall and Holkham beach are 12½ miles away. Wells-next-the-Sea with its working fishing harbour, town and sandy beach, is 11 miles.
The National Trust properties of Felbrigg and Blicking Halls offer much to see and do, whilst the pretty gardens and space of Sheringham Park offer a great day out. Royal Sandringham House and Gardens are 27 miles. The city of Norwich, 23 miles, with its cathedral, castle museum, excellent shopping malls, market square, theatre, fine dining, cafés and pubs is an easy drive. The famous Norfolk Broads are 24 miles, great for exploring by boat, with daily river trips and day boats available as well as riverside cafés, restaurants and shops. Beach 7 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1½miles.

The Innkeep was formerly two small cottages attached to the old village public house, with the oldest part of the building dating back to the 1600s. It has been refurbished with an eye for ‘insta-ready’, quirky design that you are sure to fall in love with. Think interesting pieces collated from around the globe, splashes of colour, chic finishing touches and more than a pinch of comfort. The innkeeper is attached to a former public house, where the owners reside should you have any questions or need any support during your stay.
Sleeping four, each bedroom has its own TV and downstairs you will find another Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker to snuggle up in front of after a busy day of sightseeing. The gorgeous living area also boasts some lovely original features along with eclectic contemporary pieces. Also on the ground floor, you will find a large, well-equipped kitchen and a generous bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle. There is a lovely, private garden with a patio area outside, just perfect for your morning coffee or evening sundowner. The property has a sophisticated appeal and would suit couples or small families looking to relax together and explore all that the area has to offer.
Watlington itself has an award-winning pub and a restaurant and it is easy to get takeaways delivered should you fancy a night in without cooking. Venture further and you find an area abundant with Heritage sites to lose yourself in, including Castle Rising, Castle Acre, the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn, Ely, Peckover House and the Houghton, Holkham and Sandringham Estates. Want to get close to nature? Then explore Welney Wetlands, RSPB Snettisham Marshes, Bawsey Country Park and Lakes or Thetford Forrest. Closer still visit Watatunga Wildlife Reserve and take a guided tour. Fancy some sea air? You can be at the stunning coastline in just half an hour too. For a complete change of pace, head to Kings Lynn, Cambridge, London or Norwich and sightsee then shop till you drop. You can get a train to all of them from Watlington train station, too. After a busy day out and about return for a lovely night’s sleep at the Innkeep.

Within walking distance of the sandy beach and village centre amenities, this spacious, Victorian, mid-terrace holiday cottage is set over three floors. Furnished and equipped to offer larger families and friends alike a perfect seaside getaway. Mundesley is within Norfolk coasts Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This quiet seaside village offers secluded wide sandy beaches and the village centre has shops, cafés, a post office and pub. There is a 9-hole golf course and plenty of footpaths and circular walks to enjoy. The lively seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are close by. Explore Cromer, 7 miles, with its pier full of entertainment, town centre with shops, cafés, restaurants and a golf course. Sheringham has an indoor swimming pool, town centre with shops and regular market days, and home to the headquarters of the North Norfolk Steam Railway with trips to neighbouring coastal resorts and golf courses. RSPB nature and bird reserve can be found along the coast road. Norwich city is within a 40-minute drive for excellent shopping malls, theatre, castle, museum, cafés and restaurants. The market town of north Walsham for shops, cafés, banks and supermarkets is a 15-minute drive. Stow Mill is situated on the outskirts of Mundesley, built as a flour mill Circa 1826, it has been beautifully restored and is well worth a visit. Discover the famous Norfolk Broads with miles of inland waterways and rich in wildlife and bird life. Wroxham, the capital of the Broads is 12 miles and offers daily boat hire and river trips, as well as riverside cafés, restaurants and shops. Wroxham Barns, BeWILDerwood at Horning and Lenwade Dinosaur Park make great days out for children. Historical houses and gardens include Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall, Sheringham Hall, Holkham Hall and the Royal Sandringham Estate (open to the public when the Royals are not in residence). Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

In a fantastic setting, enjoying stunning views across the harbour, quay and marshes to the sea and pine woods beyond. The detached Pirates Lookout provides a great base for discerning guests seeking a well-appointed getaway, with a great mix of style and home comforts. This detached holiday property has been thoughtfully designed so that the living space, from which the views are simply breathtaking, is on the first floor, the vaulted living room offers patio doors on to a Juliet balcony so you can breathe in the sea air while taking in the vista. Thoughtfully designed, all the living areas and bedrooms have USB charging points fitted into a variety of well-placed sockets and all the bedrooms have their own LED TV with Freeview and DVD player built in! Double designer, digitally controlled shower room letting the temperature of the shower be pre-set before entering. The double shower with multi-head showers allows for plenty of room.
Wells-next-the-Sea is popular with tourists and locals alike and offers a mix of traditional seaside and artisan shops and cafés, amusements and a narrow gauge railway that runs virtually from Pirates Lookout and takes you past the pitch and putt golf course down to the pine woods and beach, voted one of the best in the country. The much photographed quay is also a staging post for boat trips including fishing expeditions, booking boat trips to see the seals and is famous for its ‘gillying’ catching small crabs by hand line from the quay wall. Wells also has its own 9-hole pitch just 300 yards away and the two Links cliff top gorgeous golf courses, the Sharingham Golf Club and the Royal Cromer Golf Club. Horse riding is also available at the North Norfolk Riding School just 5 miles from the cottage, as well as various schools and stables along the coast.
The harbour is also the home of Wells Sailing club, Water Ski Club and other water sports and visiting yachtsmen from far and near. Wells offers something for all the family, including the 19th century ‘Albatross’ Dutch sailing barge on the quay, now used as a restaurant and bar with live eclectic music on Fridays, Saturday and most Sunday lunch times. A large well-appointed children’s playground and adjoining skate park, the cinema and theatre on Staithe Street and the myriad of boutique, craft and traditional shops, as well as the ever popular with children amusement arcades for rainy days. Why not try the local horse and cart rides or alpaca trekking along the fields and marshes? An experience the whole family will enjoy.
For all the fun of the fair, head to Hunstanton but making sure you take the time to explore the pretty seaside villages along the way. Enjoy the Sea Life Centre, visit the small fun fair or just relax on its beach with its famous cliffs and rock pools. There are National Trust properties and stately homes to explore too, including Holkham Hall and The Sandringham Estate, both of which host events throughout the year. Bird watchers will also be spoiled for choice with Norfolk being described as the ‘birdwatching capital of the UK’ and there are marshes and nature reserves aplenty to explore, including Titchwell Marsh, which is just a short drive away. With ample cycling routes and walks, water sports, fishing and golf, as well as great places to eat and to just potter around and unwind in, you really will be spoilt for choice. Children will also love the playground nearby. And, after a fabulous day out, you can kick off your shoes at Pirates Lookout, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun go down while planning your next adventure. Shops 60 yards.