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.
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 & book
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Helhoughton, England 4.00Dating back to the 17th century, Meadow Cottage is packed with period charm, while offering all the modern conveniences needed for a lovely holiday. Boasting a lovely garden and a wood burner, this is the perfect year-round choice for your Norfolk break. Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this pretty little semi-detached cottage is tucked away in a rural idyll with a children’s play area just down the road but is still close to lots of the highlights of this much-loved county.
Head to Wells-next-the-Sea and sit quayside while the little fishing and sailing boats bob on the tide. Or explore Staithe Street, which is packed with artisan and boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Then go down to the wide sandy beach, one of the best in the area, and see the pretty painted beach huts. If you are a coast lover you will find so many habitats to explore along this coastline from rolling sand dunes and salt and clay marshes to sand and shingle beaches, quays, and fishing available nearby.
History buffs will enjoy visits to the Holkham, Houghton, Sandringham, and Blickling Estates along with a trip on North Norfolk railway and visits to the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter of which hosts its famous Christmas Spectacular and is home to Santa’s Magical Journey every year.
Make time to visit the Georgian market town of Holt with its unique High Street. This pretty little town is a firm favourite with locals and is great to just potter around. Nature lovers will find many habitats to explore including RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, and Sheringham Park and you can make a trip to the Norfolk Broads from here too, and be in the heart of them in just 50 minutes. Add in Amazonia Zoo, Cromer Pier, Fakenham races and so much more and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. And then you get to return to lovely Meadow Cottage for a glass of something chilled in the garden or cosy up by the wood burner. Just perfect. Beach 13 miles.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Northwold, England 5.00Forest Cottage, the perfect detached holiday retreat, lies in the owners’ 70-acre grounds with its own enclosed garden and gate leading directly into Thetford Forest. Enjoy bird watching, fishing or walking. Conveniently set in Breckland on the borders of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, a short drive from the pretty village of Northwold and Mundford on the edge of Thetford Forest National Park, less than an hour’s drive to the stunning North Norfolk Coast with miles of sandy beaches.Thetford Forest is Britain’s largest lowland pine forest and provides extensive walks and bicycle trails, the High Lodge forest centre is also the home of ‘Go Ape’. The imposing NT property Oxburgh Hall is a short drive, also convenient for Sandringham and the royal parks, the medieval port of Kings Lynn and the cathedral city of Ely. Also within easy reach are Newmarket for a day at the races or the ever popular cities of Norwich and Cambridge. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Ellingham, England 5.00This detached barn conversion is a delight for lovers of the countryside. Although close to the owner’s home, it stands on its own and is a holiday base for visiting the attractions of Norfolk and Suffolk. A pottery can be found in the village, whilst Banham Zoo, Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum, and Thetford Forest are nearby. The Norfolk Broads and Norwich with its cathedral, castle museum, shopping, pubs and restaurants can be reached within half an hour. 18-hole golf courses at Richmond Park, Watton, Thetford Forest and Barnham Broom. Dinosaur Park, 27 miles. Shop and pub ¾ mile.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Costessey, England 5.00With exclusive use of its own indoor heatedswimming pool, this detached, traditionally-built, single-storey holiday property is located within an area of SSSI along the peaceful backwater of the River Wensum. French doors lead to an enclosed secluded garden terrace, complete with sun loungers and barbecue, with pathway leading to private river frontage with use of seating furniture, rowing boat and canoe, where visitors can enjoy this wonderful backwater to the full, its peace only interrupted by the occasional rowing boat of an angler. The village has two pubs, shops, post office, golf course, snooker hall and extensive country walks.
The city of Norwich is 5 miles for excellent shopping, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, fine restaurants, cafés and bars. Wroxham (10 miles), capital of the Norfolk Broads, offers river trips and daily boat hire to explore the expanse of waterways. A 40-minute drive leads to the Heritage North Norfolk coast, ‘Admiral Nelson’s country’, where there are Blue Flag sandy beaches, extensive salt marshes, RSPB reserves and the coastal path for excellent walking. Boat trips are available all year to visit the basking seals and Blakeney Point nature reserve. Nearby, the stately homes of Holkham and Blickling are amongst the finest in East Anglia. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is open to the public when the Royals are not in residence.
The coastal resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer an array of attractions for all ages, a cliff-top golf course, plenty of shops and restaurants. Still operational, the fishing harbour operates a small fleet of boats to catch succulent fresh lobsters and crabs, which are brought back to be sold locally. Promenade gardens, pier with seasonal live entertainment and the Royal Life Boat Centre can all be found at Cromer. Sheringham is headquarters for the North Norfolk Steam Railway, where during the summer trains travel back and forth along the coast to neighbouring villages. Shop 800 yards.£136From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, England 5.00Within 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.£117From 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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Brundall, EnglandThe Cowshed is a thatched, single-storey, detached barn conversion located in the rural Norfolk countryside. It lies just outside the village of Blofield, which is an ideal location for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Wroxham, the ’capital of the Broads’, is just 4 miles away. There are riverside cafes and inns, lots of boating activity and daily boat hire is available, enabling you to explore the Broads and see all the pretty villages and wildlife. There are a number of places to visit including Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, a delight for walkers and nature lovers, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, a number of National Trust properties and 3 heritage railways - North Norfolk Railway, Mid-Norfolk Railway and the Bure Valley Railway. Alternatively, spend a day in the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres and fine array of cafes and shops. Walking, birdwatching and cycling are available locally. Coarse fishing is available just ½ mile from the property (in season, licence required). Beach 15 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandButtercup Cottage is set on the edge of the country’s largest village green, in the conservation village of Old Buckenham, boasting wonderful views of the 44-acre green. Nestled amidst the tranquil countryside stands this beautiful abode offering a retreat from the bustle of modern life, promising moments of peace and tranquillity to its inhabitants.
Stepping through the front door, one is greeted by cottage elegance, a harmonious blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The cozy living room offers a sanctuary for lazy evenings spent curled up with a good book or enjoying good conversations with loved ones. The kitchen has a breakfast bar to enjoy your meals at home. Worry not, for those wanting to dine out, there are eateries just a short walk from doorstep. Upstairs you have two wonderful bedrooms and a bathroom. At the rear is a spacious enclosed lawn garden, the perfect place to unwind in the embrace of nature. Garden seating beckons visitors to bask in the sun’s warmth or enjoy al fresco dining under the canopy of stars.
This charming village setting, a quintessential English scene complete with a shop, a welcoming pub, a church and even an airfield for light aircraft use. For those with a spirit of adventure, the surrounding countryside offers a plethora of excellent circular walks. Dogs frolic alongside their owners, their tails wagging in delight as they explore nature’s playground. A leisurely stroll through the village unveils a tapestry of local life, where friendly faces and the promise of community await. A perfect location to explore the regions attractions. Award winning Banham Zoo is well worth a visit. Snetterton Race Circuit offers exhilarating motor and bike racing events, while Wymondham and Diss offer lots of great places where you can eat and shop. The WW2 airfield has a museum and cafe. Visit picturesque Wymondham Abbey, a magnificent Norman church.
Shopaholics will delight with the medieval city of Norwich, with two indoor shopping malls, market square, Norman castle, cathedral, museums, theatres, art galleries and plenty of eateries. Thetford Forest for miles of woodland trails, cycle paths, and Go Ape treetop adventures. Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, for riverside eateries, charter a boat, kayak or paddle board, or join an organised river tour. The Suffolk heritage coastline, Southwold with sandy beach and pier, or enjoy a spot of crabbing at Walberswick. The North Norfolk coast has many marvellous sandy beaches, the RSPB nature reserves and marshes. Visit the seaside towns of Sheringham, Cromer, Great Yarmouth for traditional family attractions and glorious beaches. Whether you choose to wander, the wonders of the region are yours to uncover.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandA lovely, flint-fronted cottage resting in Cromer, Norfolk. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Smart TV with Sky. Sheringham 4.8 miles; Holt 8.8 miles.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
