Pet-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.
- Cromer, EnglandThis stunning barn conversion offers stylish accommodation for discerning guests looking for something extra special for their break.
Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout, The Cart Shed boasts three well appointed bedrooms all featuring twin beds, which can be zipped to create super kingsize beds by request, and two luxurious bathrooms. The open plan living area has a Smart TV and wood burning stove, which is perfect for warming up after enjoying an off-season bracing beach walk. Huge sliding doors also lead to a lovely garden space which is great for a family barbeque after a day sunbathing and paddling at the close by coast. Not only has this property been thoughtfully presented by the owners there is a keen eye on the environment too as the property is heated using fully renewable energy via a ground source heat pump. This is certainly a property designed to delight and is great for couples and families alike who want to get together, enjoy cooking, dining and raising a glass to old memories while creating new ones. You will be tempted to come and just hang out, read that book you haven’t quite got round to or relax and recharge your batteries but venture out and you will find a wealth of places to visit and explore. The real draw here is the stunning North Norfolk coastline.
Head to nearby Cromer and discover lots of great places to eat, drink and shop along with an Edwardian seafront and iconic pier, both of which you are sure to have seen featured on the television. The beach here is wide and inviting and is perfect for in-season sun and off-season walks, and of course, wild swimmers can enjoy the sea here year-round. Head west and visit Blakeney for a spot of crab-lining and continue on to Wells-next-the-Sea and sit on the picturesque quay watching the pretty little boats bobbing on the tide. Nature lovers will enjoy visits to RSPB Cley Marshes, Sheringham Park and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and you can be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in around half an hour too. History lovers will find much to do with the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates along with the medieval city of Norwich with its numerous museums and Norman Castle all within reach. They should also make time for the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectactular and Santa’s Magical Journey events and the Muckleburgh Collection too.
Add in Amazonia Zoo, Bewildewood and great walks and cycle routes virtually from the doorstep and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular, and having worked up an appetite with all that sightseeing you will be pleased to discover that this are is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene with lots of great places to eat, many of which serve seasonal local produce. Then you can return to the Cart Shed for a glass of something chilled, a lovely night of sleep and perhaps to dream of adventures yet to come; just perfect! Beach 2 miles.£128From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandNestled on a picturesque side street that leads straight to the cliff edge and walk way down to the beautiful sandy beach, Jacob’s Rest is packed with original character. Named after the Jacobs family, this original Norfolk terraced cottage was their family home from where they ran their bathing hut business, helping historical bathers take in the waters while retaining their modesty. This well-known local family later diversified into shoe making and also had a chocolate shop, a version of which was thought to have been on the site of the cottage itself. With the original part dating back to the late 1600s, the ’new part’ was added in the early 1800s and, while it has been modernised to offer a light and airy feel, it still retains some of its quirky original features.
Just footsteps away lies the main draw for those visiting Cromer, the wide, sandy beach, pier and Edwardian seafront. A few steps in the other direction sees you at the heart of Cromer town centre, where you can eat out every lunch and dinner time, and only have to make a repeat visit if a firm favourite is found. Along with lots of traditional seaside amusements Cromer also boasts a cinema, zoo, go kart track and a mainline train station that will take you to many of the area’s attractions. Venture further afield and discover a string of pretty coastal towns and villages, the Norfolk Broads and the medieval city of Norwich. That’s if you can tear yourself away from the much loved town of Cromer of course, and, how lovely to return to Jacob’s Rest after a day of fun for a great night’s sleep. Beach 30 yards. Shop 75 yards, pub and restaurant 10 yards.£142From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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 stay
- Cromer, EnglandSet in a quiet side lane in the much sought after village of East Runton, Corner House has everything you need for a great coastal holiday. East Runton itself has a pub, two restaurants, a shop and of course, one of the best beaches in the area. If you venture a little further you will find so much to see and do that you will be spoilt for choice.
This detached house boasts an enclosed garden, private hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, conservatory, formal dining room and a cosy wood burning stove, what else do you need?
Cromer town centre is just a 20-minute walk away, with the cliff tops and a sea view all the way. Here you will find the famous pier where a seasonal end of pier show is held, an Edwardian seafront, beautiful beach, cinema, museum and a good selection of seaside attractions and places to eat, drink and shop. Close by you will also find Amazonia Zoo, The Thursford Collection, North Norfolk Railway, The Bure Valley Railway, The Muckleburgh Collection, Blickling Hall and The Shire Horse Sanctuary. And, not only do you have a wealth of coastline to explore, you are also just 40 minutes’ from the Norfolk Broads. You can then head back to Corner House, relax in the hot tub and then retire for a great night’s sleep. Beach 300 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£175From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandNestled in a quiet enclave that is just 10 minutes walk from the beach and the bustling town centre, Gone to the Beach has everything you need for a lovely, relaxing coastal break, including parking for one car, something which is often in short supply this close to the town centre. It also has a lovely orangery where you can dine whilst bringing the outside in, a small garden and a separate seating area overlooking the cricket ground.
You may well be tempted to park up and explore on foot as you will soon discover why Cromer has long been a popular holiday destination for couples and families alike. With its wide, sandy beach, Edwardian promenade and famous pier, which still hosts its seasonal end of pier show thought to be the last of its kind in the UK, it is famous for a good reason. Cromer has so much more to offer than this though. Its high street is full of artisan and boutique shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants, as well as a museum, cinema, a zoo and a host of traditional seaside attractions. And of course it has a mainline train station, which will take you to the heart of the Norfolk Broads and beyond to the medieval city of Norwich. You can also enjoy great coastal views from the Coast Hopper Bus or even take the historical North Norfolk railway from nearby Sheringham and chug along the coastline too.
Explore by car and discover a string of pretty seaside towns and villages, and a variety of coastal habitats including sand and shingle beaches, marshes, sand dunes and quays, all perfect for that seaside photo opportunity. You can also be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in just over 30 minutes where you can find yourself drifting along these famous waterways, either as captain of your own day launch or on an organised tour.
Add in the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, Sheringham Park and Pesthorpe Nature Reserve, the Felbrigg, Blickling and Holkham estates, RSPB Cley Marshes, BeWILDerwood and lots of great walks and cycle routes, and you are sure to book another holiday in this part of Norfolk just to fit it all in. And, when you do, you are certain to choose Gone to the Beach where you are sure of a great night’s sleep.£98From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandTucked away in a quiet lane but still just footsteps from the beautiful beach and popular town centre, Hampshire House has everything you need for a lovely coastal break. Boasting two outside sitting areas, one of which overlooks the cricket ground. It has been decorated and furnished to a high standard to provide cosy and relaxing accommodation for those wishing to combine getting away from it all with being close to lots of great amenities.
Cromer itself is famous for its pier and seasonal end of pier show, it also boasts a wide promenade, perfect for a stroll to work up an appetite to eat at one of the towns many cafés, pubs and restaurants. The beach is just lovely and parts of it offer year round dog walking too. Cromer also benefits from being on a main railway line, which will take you to the Broads and in to the medieval city of Norwich. If you can bear to tear yourself away, then you can be at the heart of the Norfolk Broads in 35 minutes, crabbing on Blakeney Quay or taking a seasonal boat trip to see the seals in 30 minutes or travelling along the coast on North Norfolk railway in just 15 minutes. Add in nature galore at Pensthorpe or Sheringham Park and Cley Marshes, lots of stately homes and National Trust properties such as Blickling Hall and the Holkham Estate, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, Arazonia Zoo and BeWilderwood and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. In fact, you are sure to come back just to fit it all in and when you do, you are bound to return to Hampshire House. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£164From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandThe Roost is a charming Norfolk brick-and-flint cottage, ideally located for both the coast and the Norfolk Broads. The cottage is especially suited to dog owners since it benefits from a fully-fenced front garden and also a courtyard at the rear which is a real sun trap. If you enjoy peace and solitude, The Roost is just perfect. You can sit out in the tranquil garden listening to the sounds of birdsong in the summer whilst your dog can enjoy exploring the garden. In addition to electric central heating the cottage has a welcoming wood burner, which the owners will light prior to your arrival and provide all the logs and kindling you will need during your stay.
This cottage is ideally located on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Northrepps where you can walk down to the local pub to enjoy great Norfolk pub grub and a choice of Norfolk beers and beverages. Public footpaths from the doorstep enable you to walk through ancient bluebell woods, enjoy the magnificent clifftop views or simply amble down to Overstrand beach which is a 20-minute walk from the cottage.
Cromer is approximately three miles away boasting its iconic Grade II listed pier housing the Pavilion Theatre, along with a lovely beach and a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafés where you can idle away the day. Don’t forget to pick up your fish and chips or buy Cromer crab, which is the speciality of the town. In addition to being a stone’s throw from the coast, the cottage is also ideally placed to visit The Broads, which are just a half hour’s drive away. You could also hire a boat for the day on one of Norfolk’s beautiful waterways or take a trip to Holt (12 miles away), the elegant Georgian town with its boutiques, food hall, café culture, antique showrooms and art galleries.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandSet within the sought-after North Norfolk village of Thorpe Market this traditional three- bedroom cottage is just packed with period personality and has been furnished with high end pieces that will ensure a cosy stay and a great night’s sleep. Boasting a wood burning stove and some feature beams you are sure to fall in love with Sandpit Cottage and not just because of its great location. Situated between the coast and the Broads and with great links to Norwich too, you really couldn’t choose anywhere better to spend your coastal break. With beautiful beaches just under 5 miles away you can start your seaside adventure in Cromer where you will find a wide sandy beach, an impressive Edwardian seafront and, of course the famous pier that hosts the last of its kind seasonal end of pier shows. Here you will also find a host of traditional seaside attractions and retailers and artisan shops, cafes, restaurants, and inns.
Travel East or West from here and discover a string of pretty seaside town and villages with habitats including sand and shingle beaches, clay and salt marshes, rolling sand dunes and picturesque quays. Head in the other direction from Sandpit Cottage however and you will soon be in Wroxham, which is considered the gateway to the Broads. Join a tour or charter your own day launch and drift along these much-celebrated waterways. You should also try and make time for a trip to the medieval city of Norwich with its splendid Norman Castle, numerous museums galleries and theatres and award-winning market and Lanes. You can even take the train from nearby Gunton Station, which will also take you to the seaside town of Sheringham, Cromer and wonderful Wroxham too.
Add in Bewilderwood, Amazonia Zoo, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Sheringham Park, The Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, The Sandringham, Holkham, Blickling and Felbrigg Estates and so very much more and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular. And, having worked up quite the appetite, especially with all the sea air, you will be delighted to discover Norfolk’s burgeoning foodie scene with many places serving fresh, local produce. And then, you get to head back to your gorgeous, welcoming cottage to dream of adventures yet to come. Just lovely!£153From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandWith bespoke features and luxurious accommodation this property really does have the ‘WOW’ factor. This isn’t a holiday home that you book to sleep in after a day out and about, although there is lots to see and do in this area. This is a house to relax in with friends and family, and so well equipped that you’ll want for nothing during your stay. The perfect escape with a 10-minute easy walking distance to the beach, shops, pub and restaurant.
A superb contemporary, fully equipped kitchen to cook in, complete Neff appliances and double butler sink with waste disposal and a dining area to break bread and build memories. It is the perfect spacious family home for you and the family to enjoy, the cottage is perfect for two families holidaying together, or groups of couples to hang out in, somewhere to entertain and enjoy. The whole family can get together and enjoy all that Norfolk, and especially Seaglass, has to offer. Discerning guests will find much to love about this high-end retreat and family home, which has been designed by the owners and fully renovated and restored to the highest standards to create a luxurious coastal escape that you are sure to fall in love with.
With bi-fold doors from the main family room and kitchen that really do allow you to bring this outside in and a fire pit, outdoor dining and BBQ area, this property is a great year-round choice. There is also a hot and cold outside hose for sandy feet and dogs. Boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a separate ground floor toilet, this property has lots of space to relax in, including a snug/movie room which features a gas wood burner, a large corner sofa and Yamaha piano for those musical moments, along with a home office area, complete with printer and wiring for games consoles (please bring your own). With touches like mood lighting and vaulted ceilings in some of the bedrooms and bathrooms, and indeed distant sea-views to be enjoyed in some first-floor rooms too, this property really does have everything you need for a fantastic stay and is perfect whether you are enjoying a family holiday, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, or are just looking for that something extra special for your family holiday.
Close to wide, sandy Overstrand beach, the village itself also has a post office, convenience store and some great places to eat and drink. Venture just a little further however and discover Cromer, with its Edwardian seafront and famous pier along with a great range of places to shop, eat and dine. In fact, Norfolk is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene so whatever your taste buds you are sure to find something wonderful to enjoy. Coast lovers can head East or West and find a range of beach habitats including salt and Cley Marshes, especially good for birdwatching, picturesque quays, rolling sand dunes and an array of sand or shingle beaches. The Norfolk Broads is where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore these waterways in style.
Add in excellent golf courses, two of which are cliff top, RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Sheringham Park, the Flebrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates and a host of family attractions such as North Norfolk Railways, Bewilderwood, the Thursford Collection and Amazonia Zoo, and you will see why people have been travelling to this part of Norfolk for generations. This trip will be extra special for you because you get to return to Seaglass and relax with a glass of something by the fire, or maybe in the garden. Beach ½ mile.£235From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandSitting in a residential street within the charming coastal town of Cromer, Crab Cottage is just a short walk from the glorious beach and a 10-minute walk of the lovely town centre, which is packed with lots of great places to eat, drink and shop.
Light and airy throughout, this mid-terraced house has been stylish decorated and furnished to ensure that it delights guests looking for something special for the break, whilst making sure that every comfort is provided. With a separate living and dining room, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind in while still being close to a great beach and lots of amenities. The first floor boasts two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed and the other with twin beds, along with a bathroom. The small, enclosed garden has a lovely patio area with a barbecue fire pit to sit by as you gaze at the stars.
Take a walk through the woods in Happy Valley and descend the steps to the quieter end of the beach or head to the town centre and take the slope down to the beach, Edwardian promenade and famous pier. Here you will find a really good selection of cafés, restaurants, bistros and inns along with a good mix of high street and independent shops. There is also a host of traditional seaside amusements, a much-celebrated golf course, a cinema and Amazonia Zoo to explore.
Venture a little further and discover a gorgeous coastline packed with beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, salt and clay marshes, picturesque quays, creeks and harbours, which are all teeming with wildlife. Or immerse yourself in the history of this area with visits to the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Houghton Estates plus a host of small local museums. If you wish to see the beautiful Broads and fine city too, they are both within easy reach by car or from Cromer’s own train station. All in all, the perfect escape for your coastal holiday.£99From price per night based on 7 night stay