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.
Reedham, England
5.00A wonderful lovingly cared for home, rich in character with its own enclosed lawn rear garden, located opposite the River Yare, in a lovely riverside location in the pretty conservation village of Reedham. During the 1900s this period thatch cottage, which is full of character, including exposed beams and a wood burner was the village inn and then became a sweet shop, and is now beautifully transformed into a loving home. The entrance hall opens into the open plan beamed living/dining room with wood burner, the sun room with seating is south facing and overlooks the River Yare. There is a well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and stable door to the enclosed lawn garden. There is a ground floor twin bedroom and bathroom, while the first floor has two further double bedrooms and a toilet. The rear garden is tiered with steps leading up and onto a private parking area. Immediately outside is a great patio area with garden furniture.
Reedham is a conservation village with two pubs, one of which serves great food and is on the doorstep, there is a shop, café, fish and chip shop, and a railway station. There is good walking, cycling and bird watching available from the doorstep, while fishermen will delighted with the river fishing (in season, licence required), which is available opposite the property and alongside the rivers’ edge. There are many attractions within 30 miles, including the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with activities for all ages. Within easy reach are Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, waterside restaurants, shops, daily boat hire and river trips. Petits Animal and Adventure Park is just 1-mile away, with BeWILDerwood tree top adventure park 18 miles and Lenwade Dinosaur Adventure Park 29 miles, popular for families with children. The city of Norwich, 17 miles, has two indoor shopping malls, market square, cinema complexes, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, art galleries and plenty of restaurants and inns. Beach 10 miles. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 10 yards.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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.£71From 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.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Weybourne, England 5.00Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within walking distance of the shingle beach and sea, this semi-detached holiday barn is situated at end of cul-de-sac amongst a cluster of cottages, beautifully converted from a range of old brick and flint barns. Sailing, watersports, and a wealth of good walking and cycling can be enjoyed from doorstep, including Peddars Way and the North Norfolk Coastal Path. Visit Sheringham, 3 miles, with its sandy beach, promenade gardens, pier and ‘Splash’ aqua park. The Georgian market town of Holt is 5 miles and Kelling Heath for woodland and heathland trails is just 2 miles. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 80 yards.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Overstrand, England 5.00A cliff top location with breathtaking sea views, this end terraced holiday cottage offers a perfect seaside holiday retreat. A short stroll from the excellent sandy beach, café, shop and pub. Amazing sea views can be enjoyed from both the ground and first floor bedrooms and the dining room/conservatory with French doors leading into the enclosed lawned gardens. The holiday cottage offers comfortable and spacious accommodation making it an ideal choice at any time of year. Good cycling and walking are available from the doorstep, with dogs welcome on the beach (restricted access during high season). The popular seaside resort of Cromer, 2 miles, for promenade, end of pier live entertainment (seasonal), RNLI Lifeboat Station and museum, cliff top golf course, excellent sandy beach, many shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. There is an indoor splash aqua pool, North Norfolk Steam Railway, shire horse centre, military collection all within an easy drive. Daily boat trips are available from Morston Harbour to visit the seal colonies and Blakeney Point. RSPB nature and bird reserves nearby. NT historical houses, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park, Blickling and Holkham Hall and parkland within surrounding area. City of Norwich for excellent shopping, art galleries, theatre, castle museum, cinema complexes, bowling alleys, cafés, restaurants, and pubs 40 minutes’ drive. Shops and pubs 400 yards, restaurant 500 yards.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandAs you wind your way past the large stone gates and down to The Barn you will feel all your every-day worries evaporating. And once inside, you will truly feel it. You’ve found that getaway you have been looking for and you are on holiday. It is really hard to sum up just how special The Barn is as you really need to be in to just ‘get it’ as even the photos don’t really do it justice.
The high ceilings make for a light and airy feel and the views from the feature windows are really quite unique. This gorgeous property boasts an enclosed garden, which is accessed from the front walkway and a glorious open fire, making this the perfect choice whatever the time of year you are planning to visit.
Stylishly decorated and furnished throughout, you are sure to fall in love with this barn, just as its new owners did when they first viewed it. They have poured this love in all they have done to bring this rather special property to life. You will find quirky features and pieces to admire throughout, making sure that the interior is as gorgeous as the location, no mean feat as the setting really is very special. This is a great place to come and relax, unwind and escape the stresses of every-day life. It is somewhere to read that book you have been meaning to get to, to log in to your Netflix account and snuggle up in front of a roaring fire and just chill out. It is a place to breathe and to just ‘be.’
But don’t be fooled as this is also a great base from which to explore what many agree is one of the prettiest areas in Norfolk. With beach habitats galore virtually on your doorstep, you will discover rolling sand dunes, wide sandy beaches, salt and clay marshes and picturesque quays, all begging for that all important insta-shot. Families should head to nearby Hunstanton with its lovely sandy beach and stripey cliffs. It is packed with traditional seaside attractions including a Sealife Centre and from here you can take seasonal boat trips out to sea. Wildlife and nature enthusiasts will enjoy their time at RSPB Snettisham Marshes and a trip to Wells-next-the-Sea to watch the pretty little boats bobbing on the quay, while enjoying fish and chips and a lung full of sea air is an absolute must. History buffs really will be spoilt for choice with the Sandringham, Holkham and Houghton Estates along with Peckover House all within easy reach. In fact, there is so much to do here you will be spoilt for choice. Having worked up an appetite, you will be delighted to find that there are lots of great places to eat and drink too, many of which serve fresh local and seasonal produce.
Then after a busy day, you get to return to the Barn to plan your next adventure, sure of a great night’s sleep. Just fabulous!£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bacton, EnglandWith wonderful sea views being just a few yards from the excellent beach at Bacton, this well-appointed, detached bungalow provides a warm welcome at any time of year. Offering spacious, comfortable holiday accommodation and private enclosed garden backing onto the sea wall with steps leading down to the beach. Located on the north coast, east of Mundesley, with Norwich, Cromer, Sheringham and the Norfolk Broads all within easy reach, offering an excellent holiday base. Good fishing, bird watching, sailing and several golf courses available nearby. Cromer and Sheringham, both with sandy beaches and a wide range of activities for all age groups. Also home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, passing through countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visiting nearby coastline villages. Livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth for fun fair, Sea Life Centre, indoor leisure complex with aqua pool, model village, butterfly farm, amusement arcades and shopping centre, 25 miles. Norfolk Broads offer daily boat hire and river trips to explore the expanse of waterways, a natural haven for wildlife, plenty of picnic opportunities by the riverside and many riverside inns and cafes. The surrounding area has many places of historical interest, ruins, NT houses and parks well worth a visit. Local market town of North Walsham, 5 miles for regular market days, shops and pubs. Fine city of Norwich, 18 miles for cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafes, restaurants and excellent shopping. Shop and pub 400 yards.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandFisherman’s Cottage really couldn’t be better placed. It is so close to the sea that there are partial sea views from two of the upstairs rooms, although this isn’t the only draw to this location because here you will also find yourself footsteps from lots of great places to eat, shop and drink. Arranged across three floors the property has a ground floor bedroom and wet room, a further two bedrooms on the first floor and a bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle on the second floor. Stylishly furnished and boasting feature spiral staircases you are sure to fall in love with this quirky property, which really is quite the find.
Sheringham itself is a firm favourite amongst locals because it offers a lovely beach, an indoor swimming pool, a unique high street, which is just packed with small local businesses, a celebrated golf course with stunning sea views and heritage and mainline railway stations. Here also lies Sheringham Park with its 1,000 acres of wildlife walks, a must for anyone who loves to get close to nature. In fact, this whole area offers natural sites including RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and the famous Norfolk Broads, which lie just 40 minutes away by car or on the train. The train will also take you to Cromer where you can stroll along the Edwardian promenade and explore the famous pier. And it will also lead you further afield, into the Medieval city of Norwich with its Norman Castle, numerous museums, theatres, galleries and great shopping opportunities including its award winning open-air market and the boutique Lanes. Those visiting out of season will be delighted to find themselves close to the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey. History buffs will enjoy days out at the Muckleburgh Collection and the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates and can even pop in to one of Sheringham’s own little museums. And of course, coast lovers will be spoilt for choice too as they can either stay put and enjoy Sheringham beach or explore the numerous salt and clay marshes, shingle and sand beaches and picturesque quays. All of which provide the perfect backdrop for those all-important insta posts! Then return to Fisherman’s Cottage for a lovely night sleep and to recharge your batteries ready for your next adventures. Beach 50 yards. Pub and restaurant 100 yards.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandIt is very hard to describe Band of Hope Hall, as you really need to step inside to appreciate just how special it is. With the original plaque and Temperance statement still visible on the walls, along with the two-storey high ceilings and parquet flooring, you can get a sense of this terraced building’s history, but its new owners have made sure there are lots of great modern touches too. The statement wood burner really pulls the stylish living room together and with floor-to-ceiling glass facing onto the small enclosed courtyard, the whole space is flooded with light. This is helped by the glass ceiling on the mezzanine level, perfect for stargazing, but complete with remote control blinds ready for those lie-ins. The sleek, modern kitchen is well equipped and has a range to prepare lovely meals to be enjoyed at the large dining table or in the garden. It also boasts a downstairs wet room and two downstairs bedrooms, and there are no steps on the ground floor, making this a great choice for three generations travelling together or for those less mobile.
As a Victorian building, this lovely property started life as a Temperance Hall, part of the movement to address poverty caused by alcohol consumption in the 1800s, but while the Temperance statement is still clear in the plasterwork, you are likely to want to raise a glass to congratulate yourselves on the perfect pick for a great holiday. Step outside and you can be on the wide, sandy beach in moments or enjoying a bite to eat or drink in one of the many great Cromer town centre pubs, restaurants and cafés.
Cromer also boasts traditional seaside attractions, a wide range of boutique and high street shops, a cinema, a cliff top golf club and Amazonia Zoo. You will also find a mainline railway station, which can take you to the quaint seaside town of Sheringham, where you can connect with this historic North Norfolk Railway; Wroxham, which is widely described as the gateway to the Norfolk Broads; or even Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral, art galleries, theatres and museums. Add in an array of beach habitats, including picturesque marshes and quays, wildlife watching opportunities galore, historical sites and attractions such as the Blickling Hall Estate and the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections and a burgeoning foodie scene, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk remains such a popular choice for families and adults alike. Plus, the whole of Norfolk is very dog friendly and Cromer itself will often welcome your furry family member with a treat or two while you enjoy a cuppa. And, after a busy day out and about you can unwind in the private courtyard with a barbeque or relax by the feature wood burner, making Band of Hope Hall a year round perfect choice. Chances are you will be back! Beach 150 yards. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 150 yards.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandJust 350 yards from the sea, this spacious detached bungalow stands within its own enclosed garden offering stylish and modern home from home comforts making it a perfect choice all year round. Situated in the coastal village of Walcott and within walking distance of the sea, village shop and pub. Walcott is situated on the north coast, east of Mundesley, with Norwich, Cromer and the Norfolk Broads all within easy reach offering an excellent holiday base. Nearby Bacton Woods, is ideal for walking, cycling and woodland picnics. Good fishing, birdwatching, sailing and several golf courses available nearby. Bacton, 1½ miles, Mundesley, 5 miles, Cromer, 12 miles, and Sheringham, 16 miles, all have sandy beaches. Cromer with promenade and pier. Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, passing through countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visiting nearby coastline villages. Livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 22 miles, for fun fair, Sea Life Centre, indoor leisure complex with aqua pool, model village, butterfly farm, amusement arcades and shopping centre. Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, 12 miles, offer daily boat hire and river trips to explore the expanse of waterways, a natural haven for wildlife, plenty of picnic opportunities by the riverside and many riverside inns and cafés. A day at the outdoor tree adventure park BeWILDerwood in Horning is sure to leave children in high spirits. 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. City of Norwich, 20 miles, boasts theatre, castle museums, cobbled streets lined with shops and cafés, cathedral, market square and two indoor shopping malls complete with cinema. Local market town of North Walsham, 6 miles, for regular market days, shops and pubs. Beach 350 yards. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 900 yards£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
