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.
Norwich, EnglandNestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn (ref CZB) and single-storey Beech Barn (ref CZU) and Alderfen Barn (ref UK30458) are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner.
For Beech Barn (ref CZU), between Easter and the 16th July, and the 1st September-1st November, for 7 night bookings the owner is offering free boat hire for one day.
Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.
Beech Barn (CZU), Willow Barn (CZB) and Alderfen Barn (UK30458) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£180From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Coltishall, EnglandSet in several acres of private grounds, this charming traditionally-furnished holiday cottage with exposed beams is in a peaceful rural position adjacent to the owners home and is perfectly located for exploring Norfolk. The property features a biomass heating system which gives guests unlimited heating and hot water at all times of the year. The Broadland village of Coltishall, with its adjoining village of Horstead, has excellent amenities including a country house hotel, three pubs, an excellent tea room, a take away, a mini-market, a butcher’s shop, delicatessen, green-grocer, chemist and petrol station. All are located no further than a mile from Pippins. Local canoe hire and fishing on the River Bure within 600 yards. Bure Valley Railway to Wroxham and Aylsham and 8 mile cycle and footpaths are a few minutes walk. Coltishall, ½mile. Norwich for cathedral, Castle Museum, theatre, and shopping, 8 miles. National Trust properties and gardens (including East Ruston) and fine beaches, within easy reach. Pubs 1 mile. £88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandRenovated in April 2023, this holiday lodge is comfortably furnished throughout. River Rest commands a waterside setting, overlooking the river basin, leading off the River Yare.
It features open-plan living with water views through two French doors leading out onto the veranda and steps down to the garden and water’s edge. This is a perfect base for relaxing with fishing available in season (licence required). The lodge is situated with private quay-headed mooring, within the owners’ small private marina. Ideal for bringing your own or hired boat and mooring directly outside or bringing your kayaks and paddleboards. There is a bait fridge at the property.
The village of Brundall lies within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park and is the centre for boat building/boat hire (pre-booking recommended), and has its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, takeaway, fish and chip shop, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food, one across the river and the other a short stroll.
An ideal touring base, with Great Yarmouth easily accessible by car or train. The surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport and Hopton-on-Sea, all offer entertainment for a family holiday, as well as the pretty Broadland villages, countryside and Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are easily explored by car.
Also accessible by train is the fine city of Norwich, 8 miles away, with its excellent shopping, theatre, restaurants, inns, cafés, castle and museum.
For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds; you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Also of interest are the neighbouring villages of Strumpsham, with a steam museum and rally during the month of May, and Strumpshaw Fen RSPB. Reedham offers Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and a riverside pub and BeWilderworld and Pleasurewood Hills are also close by.
Having a perfect location for any type of holiday, you can be as active or as laid back as you want to be, the warmest of welcomes await you all year round. Beach 12 miles. Supermarket 1 mile, pub, restaurant and train station ½ mile.£155From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandRenovated and refurbished March 2023. Perfect waters edge holiday accommodation, set in a marina at Brundall. This delightful, detached holiday lodge is comfortably furnished throughout with well-equipped, fitted kitchen. River Breeze commands a waterside setting, overlooking the private river basin, leading off the River Yare. Bring your boat, kayaks and paddleboards or hire them (depending on the season) and venture into The Broads. With our own slipway and quay headed moorings you can moor right outside of your holiday lodge. The lawned garden leads directly to the water’s edge. This is a perfect base for relaxing in, with fishing available in season (licence required). There is a bait fridge at the property.
This detached lodge is situated on the water’s edge, within the owners’ small private marina, which feeds the River Yare.
The village of Brundall lies within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National park. It is the centre for boat building and boat hire (pre-booking recommended), and has its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, hairdresser, takeaway, fish and chip shop, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food. One pub is just across the river, another is within a short stroll.
An ideal touring base, with Great Yarmouth easily accessible by car or train. The surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport and Hopton-on-Sea, all offering entertainment for a family holiday, as well as the pretty Broadland villages, countryside and Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are easily explored by car.
Also accessible by train is the fine city of Norwich only 8 miles away, with its excellent shopping, theatre, restaurants, inns, cafés, castle and museum.
For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds; you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Also of interest are the neighbouring villages of Strumpsham, with a steam museum and rally during the month of May, and Strumpshaw Fen RSPB. Reedham offers Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and a riverside pub and BeWilderwood and Pleasurewood Hills are also close by. Having a perfect location for any type of holiday you can be as active or as laid back as you want it to be, the warmest of welcomes await you all year round. Beach 12 miles. Supermarket 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£152From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Yaxham, EnglandThis holiday property is set within the grounds of Yaxham House, the owner’s home, the Georgian Grade II listed former rectory that served the parish of Yaxham. The Old Rectory Coach House is the detached former coach house to the former rectory. Situated in its own grounds, it has achieved a silver award in Green Tourism. The property enjoys an attractive and secluded setting approached by a private road and drive adjacent to the parish church of St Peters. It offers a warm welcome at any time of the year and is a perfect base for exploring all that the area has to offer.
The Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) is ½ mile away with trips available from Yaxham to Wymondham Abbey and Dereham. Dereham, 2 miles, offers an indoor swimming pool, cinema, bowling, shops, supermarkets and a market on Tuesdays and Fridays. The property lies within an hour’s drive of the coast, with excellent sandy beaches and RSPB nature and bird reserves. The Norfolk Broads, the Brecks (and its stone curlews), Peddars Way, Norfolk Coastal Path and many National Trust properties are also easily accessible.
The village is at the centre of a network of footpaths and there is a children’s play area and recreation ground close to the church. From the nearby bus stop, regular bus services go to Dereham and Norwich. Restaurant/takeaway and café/bistro ½ mile.
Can be booked with The Old Rectory Lodge (ref UKC2241) to accommodate up to 7 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandOffering a welcoming holiday retreat for large families and groups, these four beautiful barn conversions, three of which are adjoining (CUL, CWL and UKC3286), and one detached property (UK11053), are full of charm and character with exposed beams, character flooring and equipped to offer all modern day comforts. Boasting a comfortable, open-plan living space with a wood burner and well-equipped kitchen, each barn has its own enclosed, walled, lawned garden with seating. There is a function hall on-site (with conference and catering facilities for up to 250 guests) which may be available for use by prior arrangement with the owner.
Neighbouring the owner’s farm, Piggyback Barns are situated in the peaceful village of Sculthorpe, just 8 miles from the Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, and RSPB bird and nature reserves. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from the doorstep and fishing is nearby.
Fakenham, 2 miles, offers good shops, restaurants, inns, a bowling alley, cinema and golf course. Bustling Burnham Market with village shops, inns and restaurants, is 7 miles away. Wells-next-the-Sea, 8 miles, offers an excellent sandy beach with colourful beach huts, a small shopping town centre with many inns and restaurants, and a picturesque fishing harbour - popular for fresh shell fish. Further along the coast is Brancaster for an uncrowded sandy beach and golf course. Brancaster Staithe provides a popular venue for sailing and boating enthusiasts.
The traditional seaside towns of Heacham and Hunstanton offer an array of activities for all ages. Many places of historical interest and stately homes are within the surrounding area. 20 minutes’ drive away is the historical town of Kings Lynn for shopping, market place, restaurants, inns and theatre, and also Norwich city for excellent shopping, castle museum, cathedral, theatre, market place, restaurants and inns. Beach 8 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 34 guests.£159From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lessingham, EnglandWest Cottage is one of pair in a tranquil village location, with lovely views from both bedrooms to the striped lighthouse 3 miles away at Happisburgh. The village is ideal for both coastal and country walks or days at the beach, with miles of unspoilt sandy beaches like Sea Palling and Horsey Nature Reserve, home to a colony of grey seals and their pups. Close by is beautiful Hickling Broad; here visitors can follow walking trails, take guided wildlife boat rides or hire a day boat to explore the beauty of the Broads and their wildlife. Just 2 miles inland is East Ruston Vicarage Gardens, with over 32 acres of outstanding gardens. An ideal rural holiday base for bird-watching and fishing, for exploring Norfolk’s historic houses and National Trust parks, or for visiting the fine city of Norwich with its cathedrals, theatre, museums, shops, cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants. Shops 3 miles, pub ¼ mile.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Walcott, EnglandLocated on a quiet lane, within walking distance of a large sandy beach, this spacious, detached, holiday bungalow offers good cycling and walking from door. Sheringham, 14 miles for Splash fun pool and Cromer, 12 miles, for live pier entertainment (in season) and promenade. Mundesley, 5 miles, with its 9 hole golf course. Norfolk Broads for fishing, birdwatching, sailing, daily boat hire and river trips. Shops 800 yards, pubs¼ mile. £88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandJusthalf a mile to the sandy beach, this impressive detached Edwardian style double bay fronted country house offers charm and character. The spacious rooms offer inviting and comfortable holiday accommodation for larger family groups. The garage has been converted into a games room to include table tennis and snooker table. Some rooms have character stripped wooden floors, the large living room has a woodburner and leads out to a sheltered enclosed lawn garden with patio, seating furniture and barbecue. Happisburgh village offers village shop, pub serving good food, and lighthouse, open on Sundays during the main summer season, where visitors can view its workings and enjoy the fantastic views. Attractions for all can be found at the seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham, half an hours drive, with Blue Flag Award sandy beaches, pier, promenade gardens, golf courses, Splash swimming pool and Poppyline Steam Railway, journeys through beautiful countryside and neighbouring coastal villages onto Holt. Norfolk Broads for waterfront cafes, restaurants, boat hire, river trips, fishing (in season) and sailing, 7 miles. Hickling Broad with Wildlife Trust nature reserve, 6 miles. City of Norwich, cathedral, castle museum, cafes, pubs and excellent shopping, 20 miles. Shop and pub 1/2 mile.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandWithin 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.£117From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
