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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Winterton-on-Sea, England 5.00Perfect for friends and families alike, with plenty to do and see on the doorstep. Situated on the edge of the quiet village of Rollesby close to the sandy beaches along the east coast and within the Broads National Park, so you have the best of both worlds on your doorstep. Surrounded by open countryside, the location is ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Nearby routes include the Weavers Way and the National Cycle Route 30 that runs along the coast. After an action packed day exploring return to enjoy a soak in the hot tub or simply relax and enjoy the famous big open skies.
Furnished and equipped to offer a warm welcome at any time of year. It is set all on the ground floor level making a perfect choice for young families and friends holidaying together, having an en-suite bathroom, and an en-suite shower room to each bedroom. Within a 15-minute drive away are the famous Norfolk Broads with the villages of Potter Heigham, Horning and Wroxham offering daily river trips, boat hire, shops, riverside pubs, cafés and restaurants. For children, a day out to BeWILDerwood at Horning and Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade is a must. The traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth is 8 miles away, with its amusements, pleasure beach that offers thrill rides galore, a wide sandy beach, waxworks, pitch and putt, leisure centre with an indoor fun pool and town centre with shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants.
Thrigby Wildlife Park, 4 miles, offers a chance to see exotic animals up close, including a tree walk where you can look right down into the tiger enclosure, 10 minutes’ drive to the vintage car museum and castle ruins at Caister on Sea. The medieval city of Norwich a shoppers delight, 18 miles, offers a stunning Norman castle to explore along with numerous museums, cinemas, theatre, excellent shopping, two indoor shopping malls and plenty of restaurants, cafés and pubs. Further afield is the Royal Sandringham Estate and museum, 60 miles, and Suffolk with its heritage coastline. Eateries and shop 1 mile.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holt, England 4.00This cosy wing of a property is within easy walking distance of the centre of the attractive small Georgian town of Holt. The beautiful North Norfolk Coast is only five miles away, with miles of glorious beaches and Holt Country Park is only half a mile. Both offer lovely walking and good bird watching. For those keen to explore the area by bike, cycle hire is available. There are many places of interest and things to do in the local area, and the fine city of Norwich is only 20 miles away, offering opportunities for sightseeing and great shopping. Many attractions can be found within a 25-mile radius, including Blickling Hall, Holkham Hall, Wells Harbour and the beautiful beaches and pier at Cromer. Shops and pub 0.25 miles.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thorpe Market, England 5.00This pretty holiday cottage, attached to a private dwelling and with an enclosed lawned garden and a dog kennel outside of the property with an exercise yard, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 5 miles from the Norfolk coastline for wide sandy beaches, RSPB nature and bird reserves, the coastal path and traditional seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham. Nearby villages of Southrepps and Roughton offer a village pub/restaurant. Good walking and cycling is available from the door. Felbrigg Hall (National Trust), 3 miles. The bustling market town of North Walsham is 6 miles, for market day, cafés and restaurants. Visit the famous Norfolk Broads for daily boat hire and river trips, and the city of Norwich, both within 40 minutes’ drive. Shop 800 yards, pub 1 mile.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, England 4.00Overlooking the village green in the heart of Winterton-on-Sea, a popular and pretty coastal village, this spacious semi-detached holiday property, adjoining the owners home, offers a welcoming break whatever the season. Take a short stroll to the sandy beach and Holme Dunes nature reserve, which has a 6-mile circular walk and affords sightings of the local seal colony. Fishing, day boat hire and sailing are found at Hickling, Martham and Filby Broads. Great Yarmouth is a fantastic day out for familys. BeWILDerwood, the treetop adventure park and medieval Norwich with its castle, cathedral and fine shopping, are just a short drive away. Golf and riding nearby. Beach 600 yards. Shop and pub serving food 100 yards.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mundesley, England 5.00Just 330 yards from a dog friendly, sandy beach, with Gold Park, mini golf, skate park and play area out of the garden gate. Tucked away in the heart of the coastal village of Mundesley, within walking distance of local shops, cafés and pubs, this 19th-century, mid-terrace holiday cottage is full of charm and is comfortably furnished to provide a warm welcome at any time of year. Excellent birdwatching, golf, bowling and fishing are all available locally.
A trip to the seals on the beach at Horsey Gap, 30-minute drive, is a must. A network of footpaths and quiet lanes offer excellent cycling and walking from the door. The cottage is situated close to the lively seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham, with more sandy beaches, shops, cafés and pubs. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with daily boat hire, river trips, waterside restaurants and Roy’s, the world’s largest village store, is just 10 miles away. The city of Norwich is a 30-minute drive away for theatre, castle museum, cafés, pubs, cinema complexes, open market and two shopping malls. Numerous places of historical interest nearby include the National Trust’s Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Estate, Horsey Windpump and Sheringham Park. Beach 330 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wells-next-the-Sea, England 5.00This traditional flint and brick holiday cottage is one of a pair tucked away in a small courtyard of four properties in the heart of this bustling seaside town, within walking distance of the harbour. An excellent sandy beach is 1 mile further. Ideal for a family holiday by the sea and exploring the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. Sailing, windsurfing, boat trips, riding and cycling available locally. RSPB bird and nature reserve close by. Holkham Hall parkland and beach are 2 miles. Bustling Burnham Market, 5 miles. The Sandringham Royal Estate and museum, 10 miles. City of Norwich for theatre, excellent shopping malls, outdoor market and the famous Norfolk Broads are an hour’s drive. Shops and pubs 800 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandMill View (UK32035) was renovated in 2020, and offers contemporary design with quiet, spacious, comfortable and modern living. Tucked away within easy reach of Norfolk Broads and coast, it is hidden from view and nestled beside the famous Sutton Windmill, built in 1789 and understood to be the tallest in the UK. The location benefits from the best of both worlds, with over 30 miles of excellent sandy beaches, starting at only 3 miles away as well as the famous Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) on your doorstep. Beach options vary from Sea Palling (closest at around 10 minutes drive) with an RNLI patrolled sandy beach backed by sand dunes, cafés, pub and amusements to quieter beaches such as Cart Gap or Happisburgh.
Sutton Staithe is your gateway to the Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) connecting onto the River Ant which flows onto Barton Broad, How Hill and Ludham Bridge. Daily boat hire and river trips available to explore the miles of waterways. Excellent river fishing and local lake fishing is also available (seasonal and licence required) and The Norfolk Broads Museum (seasonal opening) where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads all nearby. The Broads and three pubs serving local beers and food are all within a mile and there is direct private access to Weavers Way public footpath, with Hickling only a mile away. The village centre of Stalham is just 2½ miles. Having everything you need, cafés, bakery, supermarket, chemist, petrol station, beauticians, take away food options and eateries. Wroxham, known as the Capital of the Broads, is only 9½ miles with shops, a supermarket, cafés and restaurants. This is also home to the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow steam gauge railway visiting the nearby village of Coltishall and the market town of Aylsham.
For quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey, where wide sandy beaches back on to sand dunes. Closed to beachgoers between the months of November and January parts of Horsey Beach are protected whilst the large (numbering in the thousands) grey seal colony is in pupping season, Viewing areas above the beach provide a fantastic opportunity to see adults and pups up close. For great family fun days visit BeWILDerwood, a tree-top adventure in Horning, Roarr Dinosaur Adventure at Lenwade, indoor soft play, slides, outdoor adventure and splash park and Wroxham Barns with a small petting farm and play park.
The historic city of Norwich, 15 miles, is definitely worth a visit, having two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, cafés, restaurants, pubs, cathedral, theatres and castle museum. The livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, is only 16 miles away with amusements, fun fair, pier, wax works, shops and restaurants. Excellent walking can be enjoyed from the doorstep with the Weavers Way running through the town of Stalham and providing great opportunities to explore on foot or by cycle. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) Hickling Nature Reserve is around 2 miles away with nature trails, bird watching hides and boat trips - you may even spot the UK’s largest Butterfly, the Swallow Tail! Your holiday home hosts, Nick and Lisa, will be more than happy to advise on any local attractions or answer any questions you have when planning your itinerary. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandWelcome to Smile ’n’ Wave, a fantastic end of terrace seaside home, boasting sea views from the first floor twin bedroom. Just 250 yards from the award-winning sandy beach, you will quickly see why this is such a popular choice. A grand promenade and gardens, Pavillion Theatre, beach café, restaurants and a pub offering great refreshments and food are all just a short walk. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round and children will love the beach, splashpad and boating pond. The destination is very popular with families, paddle and body boarders, sailors and kite-flyers too.
Newly refurbished in 2021 and thoughtfully prepared for your holiday, the property is filled with comfortable furnishings and well equipped for those wishing to dine in. For anyone not wanting to cook, you have plenty of choice nearby with plenty of restaurants within a short walk from the doorstep, or why not enjoy a cocktail at one of the nearby cliff-top terrace bars looking out over the beach? French doors lead onto an enclosed, sunny courtyard garden with seating furniture.
Gorleston town centre is a few minutes away with plenty of shops, a supermarket and more restaurants and pubs. For more traditional seaside activities, visit Great Yarmouth with its amusements, pleasure beach, Pier show, Sea Life Centre and the renowned Hippodrome Circus. Alternatively, why not have a day out at Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Africa Alive, BeWILDerwood or the Tide and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life? Golf clubs can be borrowed for any golfers wanting to play at the local Gorleston golf club and boats hired from the local sailing club.
The medieval city of Norwich, voted one of the top ten shopping locations in the UK, is a 35-minute drive. Here you will also find art galleries, a cathedral and castle museum. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is full of pretty coastal villages such as Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh, all within an hours’ drive. For a change in pace, visit the Norfolk Broads National Park, the southern gateway of which lies in Oulton Broad, just a short drive away. With lots of great walks, cycle routes and opportunities to be on the water or observe wildlife, you will quickly see why this area is so sought after. Beach 250 yards. Shops and supermarket 1 mile, restaurant 20 yards.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blakeney, EnglandJust a short stroll from Morston Quay (National Trust), this traditional single-storey home has a private courtyard garden with seating furniture. Nestled alongside the coast road in the centre of Morston village across the way from a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a few minutes’ stroll to the quay and village pub. Daily boat trips are available to visit the basking seal colony and Blakeney Point (National Trust).
If it’s an ideal day at the beach you’re after, Wells-next-the-Sea is highly recommended. Just 6½ miles away, Wells’ beach features colourful beach huts, beautiful golden sands and even a little train to transport you from the car park to the beach. Alternatively, Holkham’s vast sandy beach is just 9 miles away. A few minutes’ drive are the beautiful coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea. The more energetic may wish to tackle the coastal walk, which follows the seashore. There is easy access to the nearby salt marshes, home to RSPB wildlife sanctuaries.
The historic town of Holt, 7 miles, offers a range of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and weekly markets, and Holt Lowes is an area renowned for wildlife, designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Special Area of Conservation. Also worth a visit is Holt Country Park with its wealth of bird life. The region has several stately homes, such as the National Trust Blickling and Felbrigg Halls, Holkham Hall and the Royal Sandringham Estate. Other places of interest include the Walsingham Shrine and Priory ruins. Sheringham offers golf and is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash aqua pool, and a promenade. The city of Norwich, 29 miles, is excellent for shopping, restaurants, a cathedral, theatre, pubs, cinema and markets. Windsurfing, dinghy launching, sailing and boat trips are all available locally. Shop 2 miles, pub 100 yards and restaurant 45 yards.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
