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, EnglandSituated just a few yards from the waterside, these two charming apartments are situated in the heart of the Broadland village of Horning, known as the ’Jewel of the Norfolk Broads’. Tracara Apartment (ref 25380) is set all on the ground floor, while Tracara Cottage (UK31590) is on the first floor. Both have been lovingly furnished and offer comfortable and relaxing family accommodation.
The village has two welcoming pubs, ideal for a spot of lunch or an evening tipple, alongside a good selection of shops and cafés. Boat hire is available nearby, which makes for an excellent way to explore the beauty of the Broads. Alternatively, hire a bike, also available locally, and discover the pretty villages and leafy lanes. A 10-minute drive will take you into Wroxham, the ’Capital of the Broads’, with its riverside cafés, restaurants, shops and train station. Fishing (seasonal) and RSPB nature reserves are close by, and the area is an excellent base for walking. BeWILDerwood Adventure Park, with its tree walks, zip wires and much more, is just a short drive away and is sure to keep the more adventures members of your party entertained! Alternatively, spend a day exploring the city of Norwich, 11 miles away. Close by there is a playing field, complete with children’s amenities. Beach 10 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
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Watlington, Norfolk, EnglandThe 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.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stanhoe, EnglandThis delightful three star, spacious cottage stands on the edge of the village in a quiet and peaceful position, with its own patio and open garden. It makes a splendid base for a relaxing holiday and there are lots of opportunities to discover the North Norfolk coast. The sailing village of Brancaster Staithe is 4 miles away. Many historical houses are close to the cottage, including Houghton Hall, Holkham, Oxburgh Hall, Blickling and Felbrigg. There are magnificent beaches at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells and the beach resort of Hunstanton is just 20 minutes by car. There are bird sanctuaries at Titchwell, Scolt Head and Blakeney and within easy reach are golf courses at Brancaster, Sheringham and Hunstanton. Pub ¼ mile.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eccles-on-Sea, EnglandNeatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful bungalow, one of a cluster of five, makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday and boasts a kitchen which was newly fitted in 2021. Fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are just a few miles away.
Sea Palling, the local village, has an independent life boat, and mission boards displayed in the church which list rescues going back over 100 years.
The quiet beach, a short walk up and over the sand dune, is home to many waders, and is home to a protected breeding colony of little terns in the summer, while on Horsey Beach, just a short drive down the coast, grey seals give birth to their pups in the winter. Norwich, once England’s second city, has fine medieval buildings, including the cathedral, a Norman castle (now housing the museum) and everything for the shopping addict! There is a supermarket in Stalham, 6 miles. Beach 300 yards (via footpath). Shop, pub and café 1 mile.£53From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Clippesby, EnglandWith the Norfolk coastline within easy reach, there are lots of reasons to choose Church Farm Barn for your stay. They are set within the quiet village of Clippesby, and tastefully presented to provide spacious holiday accommodation for guests. Surrounded by approximately 1-acre of shared grounds which is ideal for children to play a variety of sports, and also gives access straight onto the public footpaths.
Church Farm Barn (ref. W43988) has a formal dining room, a dining area in the kitchen and two sitting rooms; there is plenty of space to spread out and relax. Barnex (ref. W43989) has a well equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge to relax in; it’s the perfect place to plan your adventures.
The traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth still provides all the fun of the fair, with its traditional amusements. It also has a Pleasure Beach, which offers thrill rides galore and a wide sandy beach so you can see why this town remains a top tourist attraction. As does Pleasurewood Hills, a theme park that lies just along the coast and offers a wide range of attractions. Thrigby Wildlife Park offers animal lovers, young and mature alike, the chance to see exotic animals up close which includes a tree walk where you can look right down in to the tiger enclosure. Africa Alive offers animal encounters too, and the meercat enclosure is not to be missed. Beach lovers will enjoy Scratby Beach, a beautiful, quiet shingle and sand beach set at the base of low sand cliffs. It is dog friendly and perfect for a bracing walk whatever the time of year. With Winterton-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister, Gorleston and California Sands all offering beautiful beaches too, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The area offers access to the Norfolk Broads, where you can join an organised tour or charter your own boat, perfect for messing about on the water. Great Wildlife is to be found on the Broads, and birdwatchers will find a visit to Rollesby Broad a must. The medieval city of Norwich is close by and offers a stunning Norman castle to explore along with numerous museums, cinemas, theatres and great places to shop and eat.
With cyclist and walking routes aplenty, you will be pleased to have chosen wisely and picked Church Farm Barn to relax in when you get back after a busy day sightseeing. Shop, pub and restaurant 11/2 miles.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
The Fairstead, EnglandThis fabulous, detached barn conversion boasts an enclosed lawned garden and the owners live on-site. Bird Barn is tucked away in the sought after village of Scottow, in an ideal and central location to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline and the famous Norfolk Broads. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from doorstep with designated footpaths, trails and quiet country lanes surrounding the property. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 4½ miles away, with daily boat hire, river trips, riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. Wroxham Barns has a café and stalls offering handmade pottery, crafts, delicatessen, children’s play area and small farm animal petting area. BeWILDerwood at Horning is also a must for families. Coltishall is 3 miles away with a selection of shops and riverside pubs. The market town of North Walsham is 4 miles for shops, cafés and restaurants. The Norfolk sandy beaches can be found at Mundesley and Happisburgh (10 miles) and Bacton, Walcott and Sea Palling (12 miles). The popular seaside resort of Cromer is 13½ miles with a promenade, pier, Amazona Zoo, golf course, tennis courts and town centre with shops, cafés and restaurants. Sheringham is 18 miles for a visit to the museum with its lifeboat exhibition, golf course and headquarters of the North Norfolk Steam Railway (which is a must for any steam enthusiast) and the town centre with shops, cafés and restaurants. Blickling Hall (NT), 9 miles and Felbrigg Hall (NT), 15½ miles. There are RSPB nature reserves at Hickling Broad, Strumpshaw Fenn and along the North Norfolk Coastline. The city of Norwich is 11 miles away and offers excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, market square, theatre, art galleries, two indoor shopping malls, cinema complex, cafés and restaurants. Fishing is available locally (licence required). Beach 10 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
High St, EnglandThis wonderful brick and flint holiday cottage is situated in the popular coastal village of Blakeney. Boasting charm and character with a wood burner and wooden floors, the accommodation is set over three floors. The lawned garden is 10 yards away from the property and is available for guests to use, it is privately owned and is shared with other properties within the terrace.
Within easy walking distance are shops, an award-winning restaurant and a selection of pubs. Excellent walking, cycling and bird watching are available nearby, and crabbing is a popular pastime along the quayside. Boat trips are available to the basking seal colony at Blakeney Point. Other places to visit include the award-winning Morston Hall and harbour, 2 miles, the bustling market town of Holt, 5 miles, and excellent sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£97From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
The Paddock, EnglandQuietly nestled in the seaside village of Happisburgh, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse (open to the public on some Sundays during summer, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top). Happisburgh beach is a wonderful sandy cove beach backed by cliffs, celebrated and regarded to be one of the best beaches in the area. An ideal location for exploring the wonderful coastline with excellent sandy beaches, seaside villages and the national park Norfolk Broads, famous for its miles of inland waterways and birdlife. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, only 12 miles. Visit the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, with pier and theatre hosting live entertainment during the summer season, promenade, shops, cafés and plenty of eateries. Sheringham, home to North Norfolk Steam Railway, shops, cafés and more eateries, is also worth a visit. The East Ruston Vicarage Gardens and its café is a short drive. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing (in season) are all available locally. Market town of Stalham 6 miles for supermarket, fuel station, shops and eateries. Pub with restaurant in village, 500 yards. Pop up shop on local caravan site. Happisburgh beach 800 yards. Cart Gap beach 1 mile.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Skeyton, EnglandStanding detached with its own enclosed garden, Little Tree Cottage is set in perfect tranquillity in the grounds of the owner’s home with paddocks. There are miles of quiet country lanes and woodland walks to be enjoyed right from the doorstep, and the property also makes a convenient base for exploring both the Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk Coast. Jam-packed with charm, this barn conversion has been delightfully furnished and equipped, to provide guests with a warm welcome regardless of the time of year. The property boasts an open-plan living room with a wood-burning stove, a contemporary styled, well-equipped kitchen, and being all on one level, it’s also ideal for guests that would rather avoid stairs.
The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer wide sandy beaches and a host of attractions within a 30-minute drive. Cromer boasts a pier, a carnival week 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 Leisure and Fitness Centre and Sheringham Gardens. Numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres punctuate the region, and popular RSPB nature and bird reserves can be found around Cley-next-the-Sea, Blakeney and Morston. Head to the seaside village of Mundesley, 8 miles, for its superb sandy beach and charming village centre. Dubbed ‘capital of the Norfolk Broads’, Wroxham provides daily boat hire, river trips, shops, waterside cafés and restaurants, making it an ideal starting point to explore the Broads, just 4 miles away from the property. Visit the market town of North Walsham, 3 miles, for its farmers’ market, shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarket.
A day trip to Norwich is a must during your stay. Just 13 miles away, the city and county town boasts a fantastic castle ’turned’ museum, cathedral, excellent shopping, a theatre, numerous art galleries, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance. Blickling Hall boasts open-air concerts and events during the summer season. Appealing to children is Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and West Runton Shire Horse Centre. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
