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.
Sheringham, EnglandChoose Beachcomber Cottage for your holiday and you will find yourself footsteps from the beach and the thriving town centre. Boasting open-plan living that is light, airy and contemporary, you are sure to be delighted with your choice for your coastal break, there is even a handrail on the staircase to the first floor for easier access. Sheringham itself is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike and boasts a great mix of high street and boutique shops, as well as lots of cafés, restaurants, bistros and inns. You could head out on foot to eat every evening and find something new to delight you, whatever your tastes or budget. The wide sandy beach will tempt you too whether you are sunbathing in summer or enjoying a bracing walk off-season. The town itself plays host to lots of great events throughout the year, including a 1940s weekend, the Viking Festival and its summer carnival.
Here you will also find Sheringham Park, which offers 1000 acres of varying habitat including woodland, parkland and cliff top, and the North Norfolk Railway where you can take a steam train journey along the coast. It also has a mainline train station which will take you to nearby Cromer with its many seaside attractions, Wroxham, which is considered by many to be the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, and on to the medieval city of Norwich, which is well worth a visit. All of these are within easy reach by car too, as are a plethora of coastal habitats such as salt and clay marshes, rolling dunes, picturesque quays and sand and shingle beaches.
Add in attractions such as Cromer Pier, Amazonia Zoo, Bewilderwood, the Thursford and Mucklburgh Collections, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, RSPB Clay Marshes, the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, and a host of other great things to see and do, and you are sure to be back just to fit everything in. And what better place to return to than beautiful Beachcomber Cottage?£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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
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.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandYou can only begin to picture just how special The Beach House is if you have been there. However professional the photo shoot, it is all but impossible to do justice to how being at this amazing property feels. How can you accurately portray the feeling that you get when you are sitting outside and listening to the waves gently lapping the shore, the sea air in your lungs and a glass of something chilled by your side and there really are no adequate words for the view you have across the grassy sand dunes to the sparkling blue sea. Being at The Beach House and experiencing all of that really does give you one of those “life doesn’t get much better than this” moments, especially when you are lying in the free-standing hammock. The only thing to compete with the sound of the waves is the abundant bird song, but then what’s not to love about sharing that lovely back garden with the wild birds.
The cooler months bring its own unique experiences too as you get to watch the tumbling waves crashing towards the shore and you may even catch sight of a dramatic storm at sea. You can even view all this through the large glass bi-folding doors while snuggled up in front of the wood burning stove. With a path from the back garden across the dunes to the beach this is coastal living at its finest and the Beach House has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very high standard, which really respects the seaside location while staying stylish, light and airy. This really is the place to park up and stay put, stumbling across the sand dunes to the wide sandy beach for a picnic, sandcastles, a swim in the sea or a bracing walk.
This is the place to come to relax and de-stress, read that book you keep meaning to get to and just breathe. It’s a place to hang out with family or friends and make new memories. On foot and across the dunes, you can reach the village of Winterton-on-Sea and nearby Hemsby with its range of seaside attractions and cafes. And, if you can bear to leave for a little longer, you will discover that there is much to see and do in the area. Not only are you beach side but you are also just six miles from the Norfolk Broads, a must if you’re planning to see all the highlights of Norfolk. Winter guests can see the seals at nearby Horsey beach and whatever the weather, do make time to visit Norwich with its Norman Castle and numerous museums and theatres and great places to eat, drink and shop. Families should visit Thrigby Wildlife Gardens, Great Yarmouth Pleasurebeach, Bewilderwood and Pleasurewood Hills too. This is all of course if you have the heart to be parted from the wonderful environment at the beach house.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandJust 500 yards from the sea, this spacious semi-detached bungalow is situated in a private no through road. It is comfortably furnished and has an enclosed lawn garden, making it ideal holiday accommodation. Having two bedrooms, one features zip and link beds, allowing for it to be configured as either twin beds or combined to create a super kingsize bed, making for greater flexibility of sleeping options (please select preference at time of booking).
The coastal path for excellent walking is on the doorstep. Visit the traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 12 miles, and Sheringham, 19 miles, for fun at the seaside, or Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, you can hire a day launch or join a cruise and watch the world drift by. In fact, you are close to the heart of The Broads so you will find boats are readily available.
Bacton Woods is close by, ideal for cycling and picnic opportunities, and great for dog walking with miles of woodland trails to explore. Bird watching, golf and fishing are all available locally. If you can tear yourself away from the beach you will find a string of other coastal habitats to explore including marshes, sand dunes and pretty quays.
Head west to Cromer and discover the unspoilt Edwardian seafront, promenade and pier, or venture a little further and take a boat trip to see the seals (seasonal) or enjoy a spot of crabbing on Blakeney Quay. Head east and you’ll discover Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile and all the fun of the fair and just a little further, Pleasurewood Hills, Norfolk’s only theme park.
Enjoy a ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Wroxham and travel through the pretty Norfolk countryside to the bustling market town of Aylsham for a spot of shopping or lunch. With other attractions such as the tranquil Hickling Broad, Amazonia Zoo, BeWILDerwood, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, North Norfolk Railway and the medieval city of Norwich all within easy reach you really will be spoilt for choice.
After a busy day, you can then return to Sea Breeze and relax in the lovely garden, conservatory or on the comfy sofas. The bathroom has been refurnished in November 2023. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub, and restaurant ¼ mile.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Brundall, EnglandBeing the perfect place to relax and unwind, these bespoke hand-built shepherd huts Bramble (UKC5326) and Gorse (UKC5327) provide the perfect getaway for those looking for a great mix of glamping and contemporary facilities. Designed to offer every contemporary necessity whilst being surrounded by nature. The whole site is secluded and there is no light pollution, meaning that you will see a sky full of stars laid out like a sparkling blanket above you every night. It also offers daytime views across rolling fields and the chance to get close to nature as you will often find yourself sharing your space with local wildlife such as deer, pheasants, and wild rabbits, adding to the magic of this truly unique site. The hideaways offer open-plan living/dining, kitchenette, and sleeping areas with full-size double beds and bunk beds and contemporary bathrooms with shower cubicles and toilets. Step outside into your garden with garden furniture.
Located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and close to the wonderful sandy beaches along the coast, tucked away in the heart of The Broads National Park, nestled in the countryside. Walking and cycling can be enjoyed directly from the doorstep. An abundance of eating establishments, many located alongside the river are within 10 minutes drive. Acle, 3 miles away, has no shortage of amenities, including a supermarket, butcher’s, a post office, hardware store, newsagent, restaurants, takeaways, cafés and pubs. The best way to take in the open views of wild marshes is to stretch your legs and make the most of a wonderful network of footpaths both above and below the bridge, including the Weavers Way long-distance footpath. A circular walk along the River Bure to Upton and across the fields. Reedham is a riverside conservation village where the River Yare runs through, being a gateway to the miles of Norfolk Broads waterways and rich in wildlife and great fishing opportunities, having two great local pubs, one of which serves delicious food, alongside a café, fish, and chip shop, and a railway station. RSPB Strumpshaw Fen is a 13 13-minute’ drive to visit Wroxham, 11 miles, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, join a day trip or charter your launch and wind along the waterways. From here, you can also hop on the Bure Valley Railway and take a trip across open fields to the bustling market town of Aylsham. Venture off into the grand city of Norwich with its splendid Norman castle, theatre, museums, and excellent shopping including an outdoor market square, and an array of cafés, pubs, and restaurants. Many excellent sandy beaches back with dunes at Sea Palling, Horsey, and Winterton on the sea within 30 minutes drive. The traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with its Golden Mile filled with amusements, a fun fair, model village, wax works, pier and promenade, and a town centre with shops and a market square is 20 minutes’ drive. Beach 10 miles. Shop and pub 2 miles. The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandEnjoy magnificent sea views, and walking distance to the sandy beach and the village, having pub serving food, fish and chip, shop, and ice cream parlour. Easy access to The Coastal Path for excellent walking.
Peacefully tucked away, this detached holiday bungalow offers a comfortable coastal base. The sun room leads onto a small verandah with steps leading into the enclosed lawn garden with seating furniture, and a garden gate opening to a large grass green leading down to cliff edge, shared with other holiday properties. Visit the traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 12 miles, and Sheringham, 19 miles, for fun at the seaside, or Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Here you can hire many types of water craft including, kayaks, canoes, paddle boarding, day launch or simply sit back and join a river cruise.
Bacton Woods is close by, ideal for cycling, picnic opportunities and great for dog walking with miles of woodland trails to explore. Bird watching, golf and fishing all available locally. If you can tear yourself away from the beach you will find a string of other coastal habitats to explore including marshes, sand dunes and pretty quays. Head west to Cromer and discover the unspoilt Edwardian seafront, promenade, and pier, or venture a little further and take a boat trip to see the seals (seasonal) or enjoy a spot of crabbing on Blakeney Quay. Head eastward to discover Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile and all the fun of the fair and just a little further, Pleasurewood Hills, Norfolk’s only theme park. Enjoy a ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Wroxham and travel through the pretty Norfolk countryside to the bustling market town of Aylsham for a spot of shopping or lunch.
With other attractions such as the tranquil Hickling Broad, Amazonia Zoo, BeWILDerwood, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, North Norfolk Railway and the medieval city of Norwich all within easy reach you really will be spoilt for choice. Shop, pub, and restaurant all within ½ mile. Beach 1 mile.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holt, EnglandLocated within the much sought-after Georgian town of Holt, Two Hoots boasts a private hot tub and French doors out on to a private patio, making this the perfect year-round destination for discerning guests looking for a stylish luxury or romantic retreat. Great for couples looking to get away on their own or with friends, or for small families looking to make some new happy holiday memories, you are sure to fall in love with this charming cottage, with comfortable duck feather bedding.
Holt itself offers a unique high street that is just packed with boutique and artisan places to eat, shop and drink, making it a firm favourite with visitors and locals alike. To make sure you see all the key landmarks in the town, you can even take the Holt Owl Trail, by following the owl pavement plaques as you explore this beautiful town, quite appropriate for those staying in Two Hoots. You can actually park up at your gorgeous accommodation and walk to a different place for dinner every night and, given its firm foodie credentials, you are sure to find something to enjoy whatever your taste. One of the best things about this lovely location is its proximity to the stunning North Norfolk coastline and you can be exploring one of the great beaches here in around 10 minutes.
Head to Blakeney for a spot of crabbing on the picturesque quay or to the bustling market town of Sheringham with its wide beach and other attractions such as Sheringham Park, North Norfolk Railway and the Mo, its very own town museum. Also boasting a great little museum, Cromer is worth a visit too. Take a stroll on the promenade or maybe have lunch on the famous pier, which also boasts the last traditional, seasonal end of pier show in the UK. You will find Amazonia Zoo here too, the perfect afternoon out for animal lovers old and young alike.
The other great thing about staying in Holt is that you can be at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, Wroxham or the medieval city of Norwich in around forty minutes too. So, you really can see all the highlights of Norfolk on one trip when you choose to stay here. Add in a host of coastal habitats including RSPB Cley Marshes, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, the Flebrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates, Bewilderwood and so much more and you will soon see why people have been visiting this part of the world for generations - and you have picked a great location and amazing property for your holiday too. Now, relax, unwind in the hot tub and get ready to explore!£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandAn amazing holiday cottage, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard for discerning guests, with extra touches offering delight and enjoyment to your stay. Just a short stroll from the stunning sandy beach, this detached cottage has an enclosed lawned garden to the rear, which makes a great space to return to and relax in whilst enjoying the last of the evening sunshine.
The village of Bacton is very pet friendly and offers coastal walks, and nearby Bacton wood is ideal for walking and picnic opportunities. The village has great pubs serving food, restaurants, a fish and chip shop, a café and an ice cream parlour.
The seaside resorts of Cromer, 13 miles, and Sheringham, 17 miles, provide a great day out. Be sure to bring your sea fishing rod and catch your supper! Wroxham, the Capital of the Broads, is within easy reach. 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. For avid gardeners, a visit to the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston and Hoveton Estate is a must, and golfers won’t be disappointed with the the Royal Norwich Golf Course, or clifftop course at Sheringham and the golf club in Mundesley, both nearby.
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, 20 miles, boasts a theatre, two indoor shopping malls, a market square, cafés, restaurants (including fine dining), the castle museum, a cathedral and art galleries. Excellent walking, cycling, bird watching and sea fishing are all available locally. Beach 200 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandSituated on a quiet holiday park, which is just a few minutes walk from the beach, Chalet 54 surely occupies one of the best plots on the site as it enjoys views over the rooftops of picturesque Cromer, which are perfect to enjoy with a morning coffee or an evening drink.
Refurbished throughout to provide contemporary light and airy accommodation you are sure to relax into holiday mode as soon as you arrive. You will be delighted to find yourself close to a large children’s play area and of course that fabulous beach, which is perfect for building sandcastles, sunbathing, paddling and of course sunrise and sunset walks. You are also close to lots of great places to eat, drink and shop and will find yourself falling in love with Cromer itself, which offers a cinema and a lovely range of traditional seaside amusements and shops along with artisan cafes, restaurants and inns. A coffee on the Edwardian promenade or the famous pier is a must and is perfect for people watching while taking in the sea air.
The beauty of this location is that you can also be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in around half an hour or visiting the medieval city of Norwich in around 50 minutes. In fact, Cromer’s mainline railway station can take you to both places too, making this the perfect choice for people who would like to take a rest from driving but still see Norfolk’s main attractions. Add in experiences and things to do such as the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, Amazonia Zoo and Bewilderwood, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways, Sheringham park, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes, the Felbrigg and Blickling Estates and so very much more and you will soon see why people come back to this part of the coast time and time again.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
