Dog-Friendly Holidays Norfolk

The quiet rural location of this single-storey timber lodge, one of three lodges in the area is enhanced by its 9 acres of wooded and ’wilderness’ surroundings, making it an ideal holiday location for birdwatchers and nature lovers. There is a small river just behind and visitors can watch birds, rabbits and occasional Muntjak deer from the windows and verandah. Furnished to a good standard, the lodge offers lovely, warm holiday accommodation. An ideal base for exploring the Suffolk and Norfolk countryside, the lodge is midway between the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, famous for its cathedral, Georgian theatre, abbey and gardens, museums and markets, and the historic city of Norwich which also has a cathedral and market plus a wide range of shops, restaurants and galleries to delight you. Nearby you can visit nature reserves, Bressingham Gardens and Steam Park, Banham Zoo, Ickworth House (NT), Thetford Forest where you will find extensive walks and cycle trails. If you want a day out at the seaside both the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines are within an hour’s drive. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 4 miles.

Set in the heart of an unspoilt stretch of the Waveney Valley, Bluebell Cottage adjoins the owners’ 18th century farmhouse located on a working dairy farm. The river Waveney is only 220 yards to the south with the north side of the valley rising gently up behind the farm to give marvellous views for miles both east and west. Equidistant between the historic market towns of Bungay and Harleston, 3 miles, both offer numerous pubs, restaurants and independent shops. With other attractions such as Norwich, the Suffolk coast including Southwold and Aldeburgh, and the Broads all within easy reach, Bluebell Cottage is the perfect holiday base to explore both Norfolk and Suffolk. An ideal area for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers, there are many footpaths and bridleways easily accessible from the cottage including the well known Angles Way. Golf and fishing also available within a 10 minute drive. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

With panoramic views over the River Yare and the acres of marshland beyond, this delightful cottage offers a perfect peaceful retreat, and truly has something for everyone. Spend time together walking, cycling, boating, bird watching, fishing (in season, with the required licence), or visiting the Broads or Norfolk coast. Superb for families, as well as a romantic haven for an elegant couple’s getaway. Completely refurbished in 2022 to offer a high standard of furnishing, offering discerning guests comfort and style. The master bedroom with kingsize bed boasts views of the river with a backdrop of the Norfolk marshes, rich with wildlife, and a further twin-bedded room looks down on the courtyard garden to the rear. Boasting open-plan accommodation on the ground floor, it makes for light, airy and very sociable living. The well-equipped kitchen offers the opportunity to prepare meals and dine at home. Leading off the kitchen is the enclosed, private courtyard garden with seating furniture, perfect for al fresco dining. Worry not, for those that prefer to dine out there are plenty of great eateries nearby. The village has two pubs, both serving food, a shop, fish and chip shop, delicatessen with café, a quaint post office and tea shop and a micro-brewery. The seating bench and sunbeds in the front garden offer an ideal suntrap; here you may be tempted to rest up, read a book, unwind, view the birds and the wildlife on the marshes or simply just watch the boating activity along the river, directly opposite.
Within the Norfolk Broads there are miles of much-celebrated waterways to explore. You can enjoy a trip on the river or hire a boat at nearby Wroxham, the capital of the Broads. A short drive away are the wonderful sandy beaches and dunes along the Norfolk coastline - with coastal walks at Winterton, and seal watching at Horsey. Reedham is equidistant from the historic city of Norwich with cathedral, theatres, museums, shops restaurants and cafés, and the coastal resort of Great Yarmouth with traditional seaside attractions. Reedham’s mainline railway station means you leave the car behind and jump on the train to explore Norwich and the coast. Trains into Norwich take just 13 minutes. Children will love Pettits Animal and Adventure Park, a mile away, the BeWILDerwood at Horning, a treetop adventure park, or Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade. Beach 12 miles.

Welcome to The Cabin in Norfolk, your perfect holiday retreat in the charming village of Scarning. Nestled amidst the serene countryside, this idyllic location offers a plethora of activities and experiences for guests seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Scarning, a quaint village with a rich history, is the ideal destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Norfolk. The village is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, providing ample opportunities for leisurely walks, bike rides, and outdoor adventures. As you step out of The Cabin’s doorstep, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling hills, verdant woodlands, and meandering streams, making it a nature lover’s paradise. One of the main attractions in Scarning is the imposing St. Peter and St. Paul Church, a magnificent example of medieval architecture. It’s a peaceful place to explore, soak in the history, and perhaps even attend a local event or service during your stay.
For those interested in exploring further afield, The Cabin serves as an excellent base for discovering the beauty of Norfolk. A short drive will take you to Dereham, a bustling market town with a variety of shops, restaurants, and historical sites, including Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum. If you’re in the mood for a day at the coast, the stunning North Norfolk coastline is within easy reach. Explore the picturesque towns of Wells-next-the-Sea, Cromer, or Blakeney, and indulge in fresh seafood or take a boat trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled holiday, The Cabin in Norfolk provides the perfect starting point for your exploration of this captivating region. Come and experience the warm hospitality and natural beauty of Scarning and Norfolk, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

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 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.

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.

Caradon House is a stunning 5-star, Grade II listed building that has been lovingly re-designed to provide an excellent base not far from Sandringham and Burnham Market, from which discerning guests can explore all that North Norfolk has to offer. All of the rooms are decorated to a very high standard to provide light and airy accommodation, and with informal and formal dining areas, a large kitchen and separate cooking area, lots of well-appointed bathrooms, four areas in which to relax and unwind and a large garden to enjoy the sunshine in, everything really has been thought of to provide maximum comfort.
Close by, quaint Norfolk fishing villages line the coast, offering beaches, quays, and marshes galore to explore. In truth, there are far too many to name them all, but Brancaster, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Blakeney are all within easy reach. There are also a series of nature reserves to explore, including the RSPB site, Titchwell Marsh, home to nesting avocets, bitterns, and marsh harriers. From the little harbour at Brancaster Staithe, take a boat trip and enjoy the views of the coastline and a stop off at Scolt Head Island, a bird sanctuary and nature reserve. For a change of pace, and less than half an hour’s drive away, head to the Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton, with its beach that seems to go on for ever, unusual striped cliffs towering over sixty feet high, and a Sea Life Centre, fun fair, indoor swimming pool, and a cliff-top golf course. In fact, golfers really will be spoilt for choice with The Royal West Norfolk (Brancaster) Golf Club, Hunstanton and Fakenham also close by.
There is lots you can do to work up an appetite and, although the kitchen at Caradon House simply begs to be used, foodies will find lots of reasons to eat out as Norfolk’s burgeoning good food reputation continues to grow. Great food can be found virtually on the doorstep and a little further afield with all tastes catered for, often using local produce. With bustling market towns, great walks, and cycle routes and so much to see and do, if you can tear yourself away from beautiful Caradon House, you really will be spoilt for choice. Beach 15/20-minute drive. Gastro pub and coffee/shop in village.

Enjoying the perfect countryside setting abundant with birds and wildlife, this single-storey detached holiday cottage stands within the owner’s grounds, with its own enclosed patio garden and a further 2 acres of pasture land (shared with the owner) to explore. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy sightings of the visiting barn owl and paddock buzzards. A network of miles of quiet lanes and trails offer excellent walking and cycling opportunities. The cottage is furnished and equipped offering open plan living with laminate floors throughout and provides an excellent standard of accommodation making it a perfect choice at any time of year. There is a small farm shop on the premises which supplies home made produce as well as a few basic essentials. Available from April to October, there is a purpose-built swimming facility for dogs, and guests can book to use the pool on a daily basis, subject to availability, free of charge. An ideal location just a short drive of the North Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, pretty coastal villages and RSPB nature and bird reserves. Boasting a central position within a few miles’ drive of the convenience provided by the major Norfolk towns of East Dereham, Swaffham and Fakenham. Castle Acre, 5 miles, for castle ruins, a good pub and café. The Royal Sandringham Estate, is 18 miles. The city of Norwich, is 25 miles, for excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, 32 miles, capital of the famous Norfolk Broads, for daily boat hire and river trips are available to explore the miles of inland waterways and riverside cafés. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.

With parts of the property dating back to the 1600s, Lode Hall provides the perfect place for families and friends who are looking for a well presented base that not only provides tons of character, but also has all the mod cons. Having been in the same family for nearly 100 years, this detached property has provided a much loved family home for several generations of the owner’s family, and from the minute you drive over the little bridge that leads to the hall, you will know you have made a great choice for your holiday. Most windows boast bespoke wooden shutters, and the property has been carefully decorated and furnished to provide a warm welcome for guests. With three sitting rooms and a formal dining room on the ground floor, all with wooden floors and open fires, there is lots of space in which to relax and unwind. The property also boasts five bathrooms, plus an additional toilet and a self-contained flat with a kitchenette and further sitting room on the second floor. For that added touch of comfort, adult bathrobes are available to hire on request from the owner. Outside, there is a private seating area, a large lawned garden and a hot tub that seats six guests, so you may find it hard to tear yourself away and explore the area.

Those who do want to explore the area really will be spoilt for choice, with the cities of Cambridge, Ely, Kings Lynn and Norwich all within easy reach. The university city of Cambridge has so much to offer including the famous Fitzwilliam Museum, along with lots of guided tours of the colleges and universities and punting trips on the river Cam. Close to Cambridge also lies the Imperial War Museum, while Duxford is well worth a day out too. Ely, with its imposing cathedral, named ’The Ship of the Fens’, is a bustling small city that also boasts a stained glass museum and Oliver Cromwell’s House. The Hanseatic port of old Kings Lynn is a popular destination too, as is the medieval city of Norwich with its fine Norman castle. Those wishing for quieter pursuits will enjoy the Welney Wetland Centre; within an hour beach lovers can be on the Norfolk coast, and history lovers can be at the Sandringham Estate. After a busy day you can either retire to the peaceful garden or stoke up the fire, and relax and unwind while planning your next adventure. Beach 35 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 4 miles.