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.
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThis spacious property has been thoughtfully presented throughout and offers a large, open-plan, social accommodation, all one level, having doors leading onto the pretty, enclosed, paved garden, with your very own hot tub to enjoy. On a balmy summer day, push open the doors to enjoy alfresco dining, and on an evening, why not relax in your private hot tub and watch the stars with a glass of bubbly. In the morning you can enjoy listening to the songbirds, an ideal spot to relax.
Beautifully styled throughout and the well-equipped kitchen will delight any chef enthusiast, an ideal choice for a family celebration and opportunity to dine together at home. On a balmy summer day open the doors, enjoy dining on the patio, relax in your private hot tub, and on an evening watch the twinkling stars with a glass of bubbly. Each bedroom has been thoughtfully furnished, with the master bedroom enjoying a super-king double bed with an en-suite shower room, and three further bedrooms, and a separate family bathroom. Even though there is no Wi-Fi, there is a strong mobile 4G signal and there are films downloaded on the TV.
This single-storey holiday home is peacefully tucked away in the coastal village of Burgh Castle. The village itself offers a local pub serving good food, 11 minutes’ walking distance, and a local holiday park has a good selection of facilities (day rates are chargeable) including indoor swimming pool (booking is advisable during peak summer) children’s soft play area and club bar and restaurant.
Nearby is one of the UK’s best preserved Roman sites, not only filled with history but it’s a beautiful place to wander, having panoramic views across Breydon Waters to the mills and marshes beyond, teeming with bird life. For super sandy beaches and seaside fun head to Gorleston on Sea or enjoy the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth offering a host of traditional seaside attractions including the Pleasure Beach fun fair. Thrill seekers are also sure to enjoy a day out at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park at Lowestoft. For a change of pace, visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and take the tiger walk across the treetops. Nearby Caister Castle features a classic car museum. Enjoy a day at the races, both horse and dog racing available locally. Great days out for the children are BeWILDerwood at Horning, the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, and Sea Life centre at Great Yarmouth. There are lots of bistro opportunities located within the surrounding area.
You are also close to the Norfolk Broads National Park where you can explore these famous waterways by either chartering your own day launch, kayak, canoe, or paddle board hire or simply sit back and enjoy one of the river trips. This wonderful location means you really are close to all the action, including the city of Norwich, recently voted one of the top five cities to visit in the UK with its Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries, and theatres. Those who enjoy cycling and walking will discover that there are lots of great routes to enjoy from doorstep. Pub and restaurant 0.8 miles. Beach 3.4 miles.£148From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Hunstanton, England
4.50Enjoying a great coastal location and offering detached accommodation all on the ground floor, Sands Cottage is the perfect choice for discerning couples looking for a romantic, stylish and luxurious break. Boasting high-tech touches such as built-in ceiling speakers, a Gaggenau oven, automatic 200 series espresso machine and wardobes with internal lights, this really is a tech lovers dream property! Its open plan living space offers a wood burner, and the impressive kitchen is fitted with an island. The living room enjoys access to the front and rear garden and is very light and airy. You can be sure of complete privacy as the garden is fully enclosed. The lovely gardens and wood burner make this a great choice for your beak year-round. The beautiful bedroom features a kingsize bed and the bathroom is contemporary, offering a cold water feed to the basin and a lovely hot shower. This property really is perfect for relaxing, unwinding and leaving the stresses of every-day life behind. If you tear yourself away, however, you will find a great deal of things to see, do and explore.
Sand Cottage lies close to RSPB Snettsiham and the lovely coastline. You can head to Heacham and explore the sand dunes or a little further to Hunstanton where you will find a host of seaside attractions including a Sea Life Centre and seasonal boat trips out to see the seals. History buffs should make time to explore the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the Sandringham, Holkham and Houghton Estates. And, having worked up an appetite you will find lots of great places to eat too, many of which serve local produce. And with lots of year-round dog friendly beach walks and cafes and inns that allow you to bring your fur-friends along too, this is a great location for dog lovers. In fact, this is a great location, full stop. And in choosing Sands Cottage for your break, you have made a great choice too! Beach ½ mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, England 4.00Within 2 miles of the beach, peacefully tucked away along the North Norfolk coast, surrounded by open countryside, these traditional Norfolk brick and flint barns (refs 30395, 30396, 30397, 30398, UKC660 and UK36552) have been converted, boasting character features, oak flooring, wood burners and equipped to provide the warmest welcome and a very relaxing holiday. With the owners living on-site, each barn has been carefully designed to retain its own privacy, and boasts a fenced courtyard garden with seating furniture and a barbecue. The seaside village of Walcott is within walking distance, and just a short drive away are the traditional seaside towns of Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Sea Palling. Guests are welcome to enjoy the 1-acre of shared meadow grassland for play, relaxing or exploring. The site is abundant in nature and wildlife, with its own resident barn owl. Quiet lanes and footpaths surround the barns to offer excellent walking and cycling direct from the doorstep. The City of Norwich is approximately a 30-minute drive away, and has many attractions including excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, art galleries, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, 12 miles, capital of the famous Norfolk Broads is great for daily boat hire, river trips and waterside cafés. Fantastic family days out can be enjoyed at Cromer, 12 miles, where there is a promenade, pier, seasonal entertainment, beach, Amazona Zoo and RNLI working lifeboat station. Take a boat trip from Blakeney Quay to visit the basking seal colonies or go crabbing along the quayside. Golf nearby. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Anne Stannard Way, England 4.58This contemporary, detached bungalow has been renovated throughout, providing stylish accommodation and is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year. Situated in the coastal village of Bacton, it is located in a quiet cul-de-sac just a short stroll from a sandy beach. The living room has a feature ornamental fireplace, French doors lead from the conservatory to the garden, and there is a large gravelled parking area with a garage.
The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are just 12 miles away, as is Wroxham, the ‘Capital of the Broads’. 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. A day at the outdoor tree adventure park BeWILDerwood in Horning is sure to leave children in high spirits, and nearby Bacton Woods is ideal for cycling and woodland picnics. For avid gardeners, a visit to the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston is a must in the summertime, and golfers won’t be disappointed with the courses at The Royal Cromer and Mundesley.
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 boasts a number of theatres and museums, cobbled streets lined with shops and cafés, along with an outstanding cathedral. Walking, cycling, bird watching and sea fishing are also available locally. Shop 750 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, England 5.00Extensive sea and inland views can be admired from this Grade II listed former lighthouse keeper’s cottage. Built in 1791, it stands in a superb coastal location adjoining Happisburgh’s working lighthouse and within a short drive of the Norfolk Broads. It offers well-equipped, comfortable holiday accommodation; the cellar has been converted into a den for children. The lighthouse is open to the public on some Sundays in high season, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top. Local rural, beach and cliff-top walks, and fishing nearby. Wroxham 12 miles. Norwich 20 miles. Shop, pub/restaurant ½ mile.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, England 5.00Only 4 miles from Sheringham and set in the grounds of the owners’ home in 4½ acres. The three old farm buildings in traditional Norfolk flint have been converted into charming holiday accommodation with use of cycle store. Located in farming countryside the properties are at the end of a winding drive, on a lane on the outskirts of Lower Gresham. Enjoy the deserted lanes, walk the many footpaths and bridle paths. Cycle to the coast or inland into deepest Norfolk; Cycle Route 30 runs past the property. Sheringham is a short drive with sandy beaches, the main station for the Poppy Line steam railway, the ‘Splash’ indoor leisure centre, the local market, theatre and traditional shops. The Georgian town of Holt is 5 miles, with shops, artist studios, restaurants and market. The seaside town of Cromer is 4 miles, with pier, theatre, cinema, promenade and cafés. Enjoy the wildlife in the surrounding countryside, and drive along the coast to the bird reserves at Morston and Cley next to the Sea, or take a boat trip to view the seals at Blakeney Point. There is golf and fishing available nearby and within 5 miles are the National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Shop and pub 2 miles.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, England 5.00This stunning barn conversion offers stylish accommodation for discerning guests looking for something extra special for their break.
Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout, The Cart Shed boasts three well-appointed bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms. The open-plan living area has a Smart TV and wood-burning stove, which is perfect for warming up after enjoying an off-season bracing beach walk. Huge sliding doors also lead to a lovely garden space which is great for a family barbeque after a day sunbathing and paddling at the close by coast.
Not only has this property been thoughtfully presented by the owners there is a keen eye on the environment too as the property is heated using fully renewable energy via a ground source heat pump. This is certainly a property designed to delight and is great for couples and families alike who want to get together, enjoy cooking, dining and raising a glass to old memories while creating new ones. You will be tempted to come and just hang out, read that book you haven’t quite got around to or relax and recharge your batteries but venture out and you will find a wealth of places to visit and explore. The real draw here is the stunning North Norfolk coastline.
Head to nearby Cromer and discover lots of great places to eat, drink and shop along with an Edwardian seafront and iconic pier, both of which you are sure to have seen featured on television. The beach here is wide and inviting and is perfect for in-season sun and off-season walks, and of course, wild swimmers can enjoy the sea here year-round. Head west and visit Blakeney for a spot of crab-lining and continue to Wells-next-the-Sea and sit on the picturesque quay watching the pretty little boats bobbing on the tide. Nature lovers will enjoy visits to RSPB Cley Marshes, Sheringham Park and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and you can be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in around half an hour too. History lovers will find much to do with the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates along with the medieval city of Norwich with its numerous museums and Norman Castle all within reach. They should also make time for the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey events and the Muckleburgh Collection too.
Add in Amazonia Zoo, Bewildewood and great walks and cycle routes virtually from the doorstep and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular, and having worked up an appetite with all that sightseeing you will be pleased to discover that these are is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene with lots of great places to eat, many of which serve seasonal local produce. Then you can return to the Cart Shed for a glass of something chilled, a lovely night of sleep and perhaps to dream of adventures yet to come; just perfect! Beach 2 miles.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ingham, England 5.00- Sleeps 4 in 2 double bed bedrooms
- Unlimited dogs welcome free of charge
- Single storey
- Open plan living/dining area
- Luxury shower room
- Fully enclosed garden - grass, patio and shrubs
- 4ft+ fencing all round
- Off road, private parking for 2 cars.
- Many, quiet, off road walks from the door: Weavers Way
- Short drive to a choice of dog friendly sandy beaches.
- EV charger for guest use
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Norwich, England 5.00In a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with extensive views over the surrounding rural countryside and farmland, this delightful cottage enjoys its own small garden, with a sitting-out area close to an old, capped well. It has a spacious twin bedroom and a smaller double bedroom. Peacefully located at the edge of a village, it stands alone on a quiet lane close to the owners’ home, and provides characterful holiday accommodation, perfect for taking advantage of the seaside attractions of Cromer (6 miles). The sea is only 2 miles away – ideal for a spot of fishing. National Trust locations. There are three golf courses within 7 miles. Shop 1 mile, two country pubs/restaurants within 1½ miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sculthorpe, England 5.00This beautifully presented, single-storey barn conversion sits within a peaceful barn development accessed by a tree-lined private lane. Just outside the village of Sculthorpe near the bustling market town of Fakenham, just under 9 miles from Wells-next-the-Sea, this holiday property provides the perfect base from which to explore North Norfolk. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
