Dog-Friendly Holidays 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.
Happisburgh, EnglandAn amazing holiday cottage, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard for discerning guests, with extra touches offering delight and enjoyment to your stay. Just a short stroll from the stunning sandy beach, this detached cottage has an enclosed lawned garden to the rear, which makes a great space to return to and relax in whilst enjoying the last of the evening sunshine.
The village of Bacton is very pet friendly and offers coastal walks, and nearby Bacton wood is ideal for walking and picnic opportunities. The village has great pubs serving food, restaurants, a fish and chip shop, a café and an ice cream parlour.
The seaside resorts of Cromer, 13 miles, and Sheringham, 17 miles, provide a great day out. Be sure to bring your sea fishing rod and catch your supper! Wroxham, the Capital of the Broads, is within easy reach. The stark natural beauty of the Broads is best appreciated from the water, and with daily river trips or boats to hire, Wroxham is as good a place as any to start down the River Bure. For avid gardeners, a visit to the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston and Hoveton Estate is a must, and golfers won’t be disappointed with the the Royal Norwich Golf Course, or clifftop course at Sheringham and the golf club in Mundesley, both nearby.
National Trust properties in the vicinity include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park and Horsey Windpump. Visit Horsey Beach between December and February for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Alternatively, the historical city of Norwich, 20 miles, boasts a theatre, two indoor shopping malls, a market square, cafés, restaurants (including fine dining), the castle museum, a cathedral and art galleries. Excellent walking, cycling, bird watching and sea fishing are all available locally. Beach 200 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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EnglandLocated close to the North Norfolk coastline within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can enjoy walking, and exploring the heritage and culture of this magnificent area. Within 30 minutes’ drive of the breath-taking Norfolk coastline. A perfect base from where you can easily explore and discover the pretty villages, marshes and beaches. Ideally located for walkers, nature lovers, and perfect for friends and families wanting to holiday together. Luxuriously furnished and well-quipped to ensure guests have everything they need for a great stay. Having a bedroom on the ground floor makes it ideal for the less mobile. The mature lawned garden boasts its very own hot tub to enjoy and offers that perfect place to relax at any time of the day and very welcoming after a great day exploring the many attractions surrounding you.
The property is nestled to the rear of the owner’s home, separated and with its own privacy. Great walking with circular routes are available nearby. Excellent walking can be further enjoyed along the Coastal Path and Peddars Way Trail. A short drive is the vibrant market town of King’s Lynn. Visitors to the town can enjoy The Mart, an annual fair which visits for two weeks each February, and Festival Too, a free music festival held yearly in June and July. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the town along with many shops and supermarkets for all your day-to-day needs. Other attractions include True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum, which offers a look back at the town’s rich and fascinating maritime heritage, and the iconic 17th-century Custom House, which overlooks the site of the town’s medieval harbour. Beach lovers can be at the stunning Norfolk coast with miles of wide sandy beaches in less than half an hour. Discover North Norfolk with its pretty villages, the marshes and miles of sandy beaches. There are artisan shops and lots of fantastic places to eat, many of them specialising in fresh, local produce. There are numerous stately homes and National Trust sites within easy reach, including The Sandringham Estate, Peckover House and Gardens, Holkham Hall and The Blickling Estate. It is also worth making time for a visit to the medieval city of Norwich, with its splendid Norman castle, numerous museums and lots of opportunities to shop and eat.
Great circular walks are available locally and plenty of cycling routes, popular with many club riders. Why not try a new water sport, kayaking, wind surfing, sailing, water skiing and jet ski hire available. Surrounding area includes many local fishing lakes and sea fishing available at Snettisham beach (licence required). The charming Victorian seaside resort of Hunstanton has traditional seaside attractions for all ages, wide sandy beach, watersports (seasonal), tennis courts, croquet lawn, bowling green, golf course, and a sports centre with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Neighbouring is Old Hunstanton, having a different and special charm. RSPB bird and nature reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThis superb cottage is nestled in the charming holiday village of Hopton-on-Sea, a short walk from the beach and surrounded by plenty of village amenities.
The cottage was built mid 1800’s, formerly a farmers’ cottage, now refurbished to offer a well-equipped and beautifully presented to delight discerning guests. The comfy sofas and electric wood burner in the living room are perfect for stay-in cosy nights on any cooler evening. For guests wishing to avoid cooking, within walking distance are two pubs, both serving good food, a Chinese takeaway, fish and chip shop, small arcade, and a well-stocked village store. To the rear is a private enclosed garden with BBQ and seating terraces, perfect for dogs to roam freely and safely. A winding path leads you through flanked borders and connecting the two ponds is a gracefully arched bridge. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment alone or sharing laughter and conversation with loved ones, this secluded garden is a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity. The entrance porch with seating pew is a great sunny spot to sit and ponder. Spiral stairs lead up to two wonderful double bedrooms, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
From here you are perfectly located for exploring all the delights of the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines; having plenty of attractions to suit all ages. Within a 10 minutes’ drive are the traditional and popular seaside resorts of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston on Sea. Excellent walking can be enjoyed from doorstep having miles of trails and footpaths to explore. Every January, the best indoor bowlers converge for hosting of the World Indoor Bowls Championships.
Whether you’re looking for a seaside getaway or a peaceful retreat, this cottage truly has everything you need for a memorable holiday experience. Beach 1 mile.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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!£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandYou can only begin to picture just how special The Beach House is if you have been there. However professional the photo shoot, it is all but impossible to do justice to how being at this amazing property feels. How can you accurately portray the feeling that you get when you are sitting outside and listening to the waves gently lapping the shore, the sea air in your lungs and a glass of something chilled by your side and there really are no adequate words for the view you have across the grassy sand dunes to the sparkling blue sea. Being at The Beach House and experiencing all of that really does give you one of those “life doesn’t get much better than this” moments, especially when you are lying in the free-standing hammock. The only thing to compete with the sound of the waves is the abundant bird song, but then what’s not to love about sharing that lovely back garden with the wild birds.
The cooler months bring its own unique experiences too as you get to watch the tumbling waves crashing towards the shore and you may even catch sight of a dramatic storm at sea. You can even view all this through the large glass bi-folding doors while snuggled up in front of the wood burning stove. With a path from the back garden across the dunes to the beach this is coastal living at its finest and the Beach House has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very high standard, which really respects the seaside location while staying stylish, light and airy. This really is the place to park up and stay put, stumbling across the sand dunes to the wide sandy beach for a picnic, sandcastles, a swim in the sea or a bracing walk.
This is the place to come to relax and de-stress, read that book you keep meaning to get to and just breathe. It’s a place to hang out with family or friends and make new memories. On foot and across the dunes, you can reach the village of Winterton-on-Sea and nearby Hemsby with its range of seaside attractions and cafes. And, if you can bear to leave for a little longer, you will discover that there is much to see and do in the area. Not only are you beach side but you are also just six miles from the Norfolk Broads, a must if you’re planning to see all the highlights of Norfolk. Winter guests can see the seals at nearby Horsey beach and whatever the weather, do make time to visit Norwich with its Norman Castle and numerous museums and theatres and great places to eat, drink and shop. Families should visit Thrigby Wildlife Gardens, Great Yarmouth Pleasurebeach, Bewilderwood and Pleasurewood Hills too. This is all of course if you have the heart to be parted from the wonderful environment at the beach house.£186From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandLazidays is a lovely, detached chalet set in a peaceful, pet-friendly chalet park which offers plenty of open space for children to play and make friends. It is fully equipped and offers very light and comfortable accommodation. The park enjoys a great reputation for its friendly welcome, and you will find this extended by the good folk of Mundesley too. Enjoying a great position close to the wonderful sandy beach, pubs, parks, golf course, bowling green and the pretty village centre of Mundesley, it simply has everything on its doorstep.
Mundesley is a beautiful coastal village with everything you could wish for including a tourist information centre in high season. Gold Park in the village centre offers crazy golf, a toddler’s swing park, a skateboard park, an outdoor gym, and a multi-use games court. For two weeks in August, there is a circus in Gold Park. For golfers, Mundesley Golf Course is close by and offers a challenging 9-hole course. Mundesley Bowls Club is very welcoming to holidaymakers too.
North Norfolk is a great area for bird watching, coastal walks, golf, fishing, cycling, boating, or simply having family fun on the beach. Nearby Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 12 miles away and is well worth a visit for boat hire and river trips, as well as waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. The popular seaside town of Cromer is 7 miles away with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, traditional amusements, Amazonia Zoo and cinema.
There are many National Trust properties such as Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park just a short drive away. Blakeney Quay for seal trips is 23 miles and the city of Norwich is just 20 miles, with excellent shopping, theatre, a castle, museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants. Just a little further, visit Great Yarmouth for all the fun of the fair. Beach 500 yards. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Melton Constable, EnglandThis beautifully finished shepherds hut could not be situated in a better spot, sitting in its own dappled glade in the middle of a nature-rich woodland with access to shared heated swimming pool. A magical atmosphere is created by the surrounding mature trees and tranquillity making this a perfect place to get away from it all, or what better place to return to after a day on one of the nearby beaches. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy the peace as starry skies open up, watching nature at your door. A short walk through the enchanting woodland is a newly built bathroom cabin with your private use hot shower, flushing loo and washbasin. There is also a family bathroom with everything you could need for a young family.
Woodbine is a great little glamping holiday for couples and young families, the nearest beach is only 6 miles away, the pretty market town of Holt with cafes and local shops, pubs and convenience stores.
Honeysuckle Hut (QU7066) can be booked with Gooswing Hut (UK7072), Jacob’s Folly (QU7115) and Chere Amie (QU7616) to accommodate upto 18 guests.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandSitting in a residential street within the charming coastal town of Cromer, Crab Cottage is just a short walk from the glorious beach and a 10-minute walk of the lovely town centre, which is packed with lots of great places to eat, drink and shop.
Light and airy throughout, this mid-terraced house has been stylish decorated and furnished to ensure that it delights guests looking for something special for the break, whilst making sure that every comfort is provided. With a separate living and dining room, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind in while still being close to a great beach and lots of amenities. The first floor boasts two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed and the other with twin beds, along with a bathroom. The small, enclosed garden has a lovely patio area with a barbecue fire pit to sit by as you gaze at the stars.
Take a walk through the woods in Happy Valley and descend the steps to the quieter end of the beach or head to the town centre and take the slope down to the beach, Edwardian promenade and famous pier. Here you will find a really good selection of cafés, restaurants, bistros and inns along with a good mix of high street and independent shops. There is also a host of traditional seaside amusements, a much-celebrated golf course, a cinema and Amazonia Zoo to explore.
Venture a little further and discover a gorgeous coastline packed with beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, salt and clay marshes, picturesque quays, creeks and harbours, which are all teeming with wildlife. Or immerse yourself in the history of this area with visits to the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Houghton Estates plus a host of small local museums. If you wish to see the beautiful Broads and fine city too, they are both within easy reach by car or from Cromer’s own train station. All in all, the perfect escape for your coastal holiday.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandSitting in a quiet residential area of the village of Shouldham in the heart of the Nar Valley, East View offers views across the rolling fields to the pretty church which is illuminated every evening. Spacious and very welcoming it has everything needed for a lovely holiday. With all accommodation arranged across the ground floor this light and airy property accommodates four guests and has a contemporary shower room. It boasts a separate living room to relax in and the large, well-equipped kitchen is open plan to the dining room, making for a lovely sociable cooking experience. There is an addition of a conservatory with further seating and a pretty, enclosed garden with a well-kept lawn and a partially covered patio area with a barbeque. Even the front garden is inviting with well-established trees and a large lawn, making your shoulders relax as you pull up and see that you are truly about to enjoy a restful break.
The village itself is very historical and is mentioned in the Doomsday book but venture a little further and you will find yourself in an area immersed in history with the Sandringham, Houghton and Holkham Estates, Peckover House, Oxburgh Hall, Castle Acre, Castle Rising and the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn all waiting to be explored. Those looking for great walks and wildlife experiences will also be spoilt for choice with Welney Wetlands, RSPB Snettisham, Denver, Blackborough End and Thetford Forest with Go Ape and High Lodge all within easy reach. Shouldham Woods is less than a mile from the cottage itself and offers lovely walks and safe cycle routes too. And you can be on the stunning North Norfolk coastline in half an hour, where you will discover wide sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes, stripy cliffs, salt and clay marshes, creeks, harbours and quays, all ready to boost those lovely holiday snaps. In fact, you’ll find so much to see and do in the area that you’ll soon be back just to fit it all in. And when you are, you are sure to return to welcoming East View for another great holiday. Beach 18 miles. Pub and restaurant 350 yards.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandIf you are looking for a sumptuous, romantic break then look no further than Horseshoes House, which has been lovingly renovated by the owners to provide everything you need for a gorgeous getaway. Horseshoes House enjoys a feature bath and a roaring open fire, both perfect for rest and relaxation. Please note that the property is a 200-year-old Norfolk cottage and there are a couple of steps internally where particular care needs to be taken, and perhaps not suitable for those with mobility issues.
You will find it hard to tear yourself away but should you manage to do so, you will find a wealth of local attractions to explore and enjoy. Visit Thetford Forest for High Lodge Forest Adventure, Go Ape high ropes course and lots of great walking and cycling routes. Or be at the stunning North Norfolk coastline is under an hour and enjoy wide sandy beaches, marshes, quays and lots of great places to eat, drink and shop. The fine city of Norwich is also within easy reach and here you will find a splendid Norman castle, a beautiful cathedral and numerous museums and attractions. After a great day out, you can head back to your beautiful holiday retreat to relax and unwind. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
