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.
Bacton, EnglandThis charming, spacious, detached holiday home dates back to 1650, a 17th century former coastguard officer’s house. Maintained to a very good standard, it boasts a wealth of period features including shutters, exposed beams, a Norfolk oven, pamment floors and private walled gardens with Wendy House. Situated just 200 yards from beautiful sandy beach, it makes an excellent base for walking, cycling and fishing. Bacton offers children’s play area, woodland area great for picnic opportunities and walking. Convenient for Mundesley and the Royal Cromer golf course. Several important National Trust properties including Blickling and Felbrigg nearby. Seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham 14 miles offer a wide range of amenities for all the family. Sheringham with Splash water park, Sheringham Park, railway station with main line connections and home to the North Norfolk steam railway; passing through the country designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty visiting the neighbouring coastal village of Weybourne. Livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with fun fair, Sea Life Centre, indoor leisure complex with aqua pool, model village, butterfly farm, amusement arcades and shoping centre is 25 miles. Norfolk Broads, 8 miles, with riverside restaurants, cafes, daily boat hire available to explore the miles of waterways, excellent sailing and birdwatching opportunities. Local market town of North Walsham 5 miles for regular market days, shops and pubs. Shop 100 yards. Pub ¼ mile.£282From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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- Horning, EnglandSituated just a few yards from the waterside, these two charming apartments are situated in the heart of the Broadland village of Horning, known as the ’Jewel of the Norfolk Broads’. Tracara Apartment (ref 25380) is set all on the ground floor, while Tracara Cottage (UK31590) is on the first floor. Both have been lovingly furnished and offer comfortable and relaxing family accommodation.
The village has two welcoming pubs, ideal for a spot of lunch or an evening tipple, alongside a good selection of shops and cafés. Boat hire is available nearby, which makes for an excellent way to explore the beauty of the Broads. Alternatively, hire a bike, also available locally, and discover the pretty villages and leafy lanes. A 10-minute drive will take you into Wroxham, the ’Capital of the Broads’, with its riverside cafés, restaurants, shops and train station. Fishing (seasonal) and RSPB nature reserves are close by, and the area is an excellent base for walking. BeWILDerwood Adventure Park, with its tree walks, zip wires and much more, is just a short drive away and is sure to keep the more adventures members of your party entertained! Alternatively, spend a day exploring the city of Norwich, 11 miles away. Close by there is a playing field, complete with children’s amenities. Beach 10 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£108From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandFull of character and charm, and retaining complete privacy, The Cattle Sheds nestles beside the owner’s home and has its own enclosed courtyard garden. Offering light and spacious open plan accommodation, this property has a large, contemporary kitchen area with an island/breakfast area, as well as a separate dining area, which makes it an ideal space for celebrations. The spacious living area is inviting and makes a good social hub. An added feature for younger and older guests is the fact that this property is all on one level with no stairs. French doors lead from the dining area to an enclosed, south-facing courtyard garden, the perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining or simply relax.
There are excellent walking and cycling opportunities direct from the door, with a network of quiet lanes surrounding the area, as well as many footpaths and trails nearby. Knapton is a quiet, rural village, just a few minutes’ drive from the sandy beaches of Mundesley, Trimmingham and Sidestrand. Surrounded by stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is less than 30 minutes’ drive away from the Norfolk Broads, and is also perfectly positioned to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline. The delightful beach at Trimingham is just 10 minutes’ drive away. More spectacular beaches at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea are an hour’s drive, whilst Happisburgh and Sheringham are also within easy reach.
Enjoy a visit to the popular seaside town of Cromer, 9 miles away, and round it off with some local fish and chips! It has a sandy beach, promenade, pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park and a golf course, whilst the town centre is awash with shops, cafés and restaurants. Just a short drive away you can hire day boats for trips on the Norfolk Broads.
Dog walkers will welcome the close proximity of Bacton Woods, made up of 280 acres of woodland, which are just 20 minutes away by car. Three way-marked walks can be found here to leisurely explore and discover the 200-year-old trees. The bustling market town of North Walsham is 5 miles away, with St Nicholas’ Church sitting proudly on a hill overlooking the pretty landscape. It has one of the few remaining medieval rood screens in Norfolk. North Walsham also offers shops, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city, 18 miles. This cathedral city has excellent shops with two indoor shopping malls, a theatre, castle museum, two cathedrals, a market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 13 miles for day boat hire and river trips, as well as waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Beach 3 miles. Shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandThis 18th-century, converted stable block offers character and charm within the Norfolk village of Winterton-on-Sea, situated within 350 yards of a nature reserve with sand dunes, a sandy beach and home of the Little Tern and protected Natterjack Toad. Nearby, visitors can view seals or visit Horsey Beach seal colony from late November to see the seal pups. For traditional seaside attractions, Great Yarmouth is 9 miles away, or visit Hemsby, 1 mile, Norfolk Broads, 6 miles or Norwich, with its cathedral, castle, museums and shops. For children, visit Pleasurewood Hills or BeWILDerwood. Horsey Wind Pump (National Trust), walking and birdwatching are available locally. Shop 100 yards, pub serving food 350 yards.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
The Paddock, EnglandQuietly nestled in the seaside village of Happisburgh, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse (open to the public on some Sundays during summer, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top). Happisburgh beach is a wonderful sandy cove beach backed by cliffs, celebrated and regarded to be one of the best beaches in the area. An ideal location for exploring the wonderful coastline with excellent sandy beaches, seaside villages and the national park Norfolk Broads, famous for its miles of inland waterways and birdlife. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, only 12 miles. Visit the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, with pier and theatre hosting live entertainment during the summer season, promenade, shops, cafés and plenty of eateries. Sheringham, home to North Norfolk Steam Railway, shops, cafés and more eateries, is also worth a visit. The East Ruston Vicarage Gardens and its café is a short drive. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing (in season) are all available locally. Market town of Stalham 6 miles for supermarket, fuel station, shops and eateries. Pub with restaurant in village, 500 yards. Pop up shop on local caravan site. Happisburgh beach 800 yards. Cart Gap beach 1 mile.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blakeney, EnglandSet in the picturesque coastal village of Stiffkey and just 5 minutes from Wells-next-the-Sea, this detached holiday cottage provides light and airy accommodation with lots of original features. Originally a barn belonging to the Manor House it enjoys a peaceful setting. Stiffkey offers access to the sea via its famous and much photographed salt marshes and is famous for its Stewkey Blues; plump and tasty cockles, which are blue in colour due to the mud in which they live.
This whole part of the North Norfolk Coastline offers a range of picturesque seaside villages and towns, salt marshes, shingle beaches and wide golden sands that are perfect for sunbathing, relaxing or for bracing walks. Whichever way you travel from Stiffkey, you will find much to see and do. Its closest and arguably most popular neighbour is Well-next-the-Sea, with its narrow-gauge railway, pretty quayside and mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. Further along lies Holkham, home to Holkham Hall and a beautiful beach that featured in the film Shakespeare in Love. Hunstanton boasts a Sea Life Sanctuary, a small fairground and lots of traditional seaside entertainment for parents and children alike. To the east, Blakeney offers the chance to take a boat trip to see the seal colonies, and it’s also a prime spot for crabbing. The bustling seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer are a must-visit during your stay, with their fantastic beaches and a famous pier. History buffs will find that along with Holkham Hall, The Sandringham Estate and Blickling Hall (National Trust) are within easy reach as well.
When you feel like a change of pace, you can head to the medieval city of Norwich, or follow the Hanseatic Trail through old King’s Lynn. Add in RSPB sites and a wealth of wildlife reserves, great walks and cycle routes, tasty restaurants and charming cafés, and you’ll see exactly why this part of Norfolk remains a very popular choice for holiday goers. After a busy day exploring, you will find that Manor Cottage is just the place to relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. Beach ½ mile. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£112From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandA well-presented semi-detached cottage resting in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Sandringham 9.4 miles; King's Lynn 16.5 miles£143From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandSpacious ground floor cottage with own garden. Ideal for families, also wheelchair friendly with wet room. Perfect for exploring countryside and coast. Pet-friendly. Dereham 7 miles£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandAll ground floor detached cottage with wheelchair access. Three bedrooms, two with en-suites. Private enclosed garden with hot tub. Dereham 6 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Cromer, EnglandWithin 5 miles of sandy beaches on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, these charming, single-storey and south facing cottages offer very comfortable accommodation. Set in the grounds of the owners’ home and on the edge of 8-acres of shared woodland with footpaths that visitors are welcome to roam, they enjoy their own flower filled terrace and garden areas. This delightful corner of Norfolk lies only 5 miles from Cromer’s traditional seaside attractions, including its famous crabs and seasonal end of pier shows, and also within easy reach of Broadland’s fascinating network of tranquil waterways. Day boat hire is readily available for exploring this uniquely lovely conservation area – a National Park in all but name. Easily accessible too are the picturesque fishing villages of the north coast, much loved by sailors and offering RSPB reserves, glorious coastal footpath walking and seal watching boat trips, as well as welcoming pubs and restaurants, many of them serving the delicious, locally caught seafood. National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, galleries, theatres, cinemas and fine shopping. A choice of golf courses can be found within 5 miles. There are a number of pubs offering a warm welcome and hearty food, the nearest shops are at Roughton, 2 miles.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
