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.
Diss, EnglandBrushmakers Cottage has been thoughtfully prepared for your comfort, with plenty of space for six, yet still providing a comfy and cosy cottage feel. This semi-detached cottage is situated over three floors offering plenty of space for families and friends to spread out. On the ground floor you’ll find the living room, perfect for spending evenings snuggled by the wood burner, a well-equipped kitchen to prepare some delicious meals and a separate dining room with patio doors leading to the enclosed garden. The first floor is home to two double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities. The second floor lays claim to a twin bedroom.
Situated on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, in the valley of the River Waveney, you’ll find plenty to explore in the local area. Diss is centrally located to visit the Norfolk Broads, the Suffolk and North Norfolk coast and is just 20 miles away from Norwich, with its famous mere, one of the deepest natural inland lakes, set within lush green parkland. There is much to see and do in Norwich, with its traditional and farmers markets, independent boutique shops and antiques and collectables at the local auction room. For those looking for history, head to Bressingham Steam and Gardens, just a 10-minute drive away. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Diss, EnglandStep back to an age of glamour, sophistication and luxury. Located on the border of Suffolk and Norfolk and an easy journey from London, the warm and ultra-welcoming Ivy House offers comfort and spacious accommodation. From the moment you sweep down the drive you will see the beauty and creativity of the splendid manicured gardens. The Grade II listed mansion house stands proud and handsome, the striking ivy-covered facade a sight to behold.
Ivy House is set in 12 acres of beautifully tended gardens that flourish throughout the seasons. The pretty rural landscapes of the Waveney Valley of South Norfolk can be enjoyed on foot or by bicycle from the edge of the grounds. The hall is self-catering but for a truly relaxing stay, catering is available from traditional home style food to fine dining.
A grand staircase leads you to the spacious bedrooms which are superbly lit by natural light, thrown through the large original sash and bay windows. Tall ceilings adorned by chandeliers, beautifully decorated and furnished bedrooms with period furniture and brand new king size beds.
En-suite bathrooms in all four bedrooms give guests a great deal of privacy. Super-sized double walk-in showers and gorgeous roll-top baths lend to the feel of utter decadence.
Pretty, intricate and decorative fireplaces grace each room, a wonderful feature saved from years ago. Dado rails, mouldings and some floorboards have been sympathetically preserved. The furnishings complement and reflect the bygone era.
Both the formal drawing and dining room will play host to the smartest drinks reception or supper whilst a snug, equipped with squishy, relaxing and informal sofas, bean bags and chairs will be the bolt hole for nights in front of the TV or children looking for a den to play and hide from their parents.
What better treat for garden lovers, the ultimate getaway - to stay in a garden open to all - but you can call it your own even when the gates are closed. Impressive at any time, this would be the perfect choice for a special family get together, an important birthday or any celebration. Just imagine the stunning memories you will take away from these surroundings, your souvenir of a special break away at Bressingham (Please note: the gardens are open from 28 March to the end of October 2018, daily from 10.30am to 5.00pm).£353From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandBressingham Hall is a fabulous and historic estate located in Norfolk. It was originally built in the late 17th century, with subsequent renovations and additions over the centuries. The estate has seen various owners and uses during its existence. One of its notable owners was the Reverend Richard Congreve, a key figure in the Victorian era who contributed significantly to the gardens at Bressingham. His passion for horticulture laid the foundation for the spectacular gardens that the estate is renowned for today.
This grand Grade II country house is complete with eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms, sleeping up to 21 guests. Having a sweeping staircase in the fabulous entrance hall, elegant rooms and beautiful grounds, this property is ideal for families to get together for special occasions and celebrations. You will find decorative fireplaces in several rooms, whilst the formal dining room can seat up to 18 guests. The bright and airy bedrooms have great proportions and are beautifully furnished; many are en-suite. The kitchen is very well-appointed with all the necessary equipment needed to cook up a storm.
The house sits next to public gardens - Bressingham Gardens. The highly acclaimed and renowned gardens are regularly featured on TV, radio and in magazines. Guests are granted access to these public gardens from dawn until dusk. Outside, there is a private enclosed garden attached to the house, with a lawned terrace for outside dining and an ornamental fish pond. A hot tub can be booked and installed in this area at an additional cost, if required. There is a converted barn and marquee situated nearby, which is available for weddings, celebrations and parties, available by arrangement with the owner.
Whether you are a gardening enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful and picturesque destination in Norfolk, Bressingham Hall is a must-visit attraction that offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.£563From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandThis highly desirable holiday property with its own garden and private hot tub, is an idyllic retreat for couples and families. Set in delightful open countryside, where the friendly local pheasant ‘Billy’ comes to say hello! Stylish and equipped to a high standard making an ideal holiday home at any time of year, and the owner thoughtfully provides complimentary fuel for the wood burner.
Located just 13 minutes’ drive from the market town of Diss, which is plentiful with shops, cafés, and restaurants. The area is great for exploring the delights of Norfolk and Suffolk with its Heritage Coast, including Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold are all within easy driving distance. Hire a boat on the famous Norfolk Broads or, for thrill seekers, head to the areas only theme park, Pleasurewood Hills, or enjoy Great Yarmouth’s golden mile and funfair. Historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, famous for its cathedral, Georgian theatre, abbey and gardens, museums and markets, and the historic city of Norwich which also has a cathedral and market plus a wide range of shops, restaurants, and galleries to delight you.
Nearby you will find nature reserves, Bressingham Gardens and Steam Park, Banham Zoo, National Trusts Ickworth House and Thetford Forest, where you will find extensive walks and cycle trails. If you want a day out at the seaside, both the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines are within an hour’s drive. Add in lots of nature, walks and cycle routes and you will soon see just why this area is such a popular destination for visitors. Beach 27 miles. Farm shop, pub serving good food 0.7 miles.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandExpect to fall in love with this listed former bakery, with enchanting exposed beams, open fire place and plenty of space to spread out and relax. Perfectly nestled in the Waveney Valley village of Pullham market, you have a village green, pretty thatched cottages, medieval church and 2 great local pubs at your fingertips. The four double bedrooms are spacious and each have their very own en-suite, providing that important private escape. After a busy day of exploring, come together in the large open plan living room and dining space complete with library, perfect for that celebratory dinner party or relaxing evening in. All surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet close enough to amenities.
The nearby towns of Harleston and Diss offer a variety of independent and high street shops, cafés, supermarkets and more restaurants. Diss has a train station with direct links to London, Norwich and the coastal villages. For the ultimate shopping and cultural experience visit the city of Norwich, just 15 miles away with two indoor shopping malls, cathedral, castle museum, market square, theatre, cafés and many restaurants. The Norfolk and Suffolk coastline offers lovely beaches to explore - Southwold is a traditional seaside town with a pier, lighthouse and glorious promenade of colourful beach huts, plus delicious fish and chips and home to the world famous Adnams brewery.
The Waveney Valley and Norfolk Broads offer an abundance of water sports. Hire your own leisurely day boat or try canoeing or kayaking, with stunning scenery rich with wildlife and well worth exploring. Market towns and boat hire are available in Beccles and Bungay, within a 30-minute drive. Beach 24 miles. Village shop. Farm Shop and restaurant 2.5 miles, pub 500 yards.£110From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandAn ideal venue for extended families and friends wanting to holiday together. Tucked away in peaceful countryside, surrounded by its own large lawn gardens, this period detached farmhouse is ideal for larger families and friends wanting to enjoy time together. Offering oodles of space, packed with character, styled, furnished and equipped with modern day comforts.
Typically, the heart of every home, this spacious kitchen will not disappoint. It is well equipped with range cooker, large island, pantry and USB-charger points. The dining table offers a great place to hang out, and opportunity to dine together. French doors lead to the seating terrace and large lawn gardens. The sitting room boasts a wood burning stove to snuggle up to on the cooler evenings whilst watching the TV. The snug/TV room offers another alternative to hang out. The large mature garden wraps around and is just waiting for you to sit in and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Stairs lead up to first floor with five bedrooms, two of which offer en-suite shower room facilities.
For guests seeking food or drinks away from the home, there are many eateries and local inns within a 15 minutes’ drive. The location is great with an easy road network to explore the wealth of delights that both the Norfolk and Suffolk counties have to offer. Both have wonderful coastlines with plenty of lovely sandy beaches to explore. Southwold is a traditional seaside town with a pier, lighthouse and glorious promenade of colourful beach huts, plus delicious fish and chips and home to the world famous Adnams brewery.
Many RSPB reserves and SSSI sites can be found wrapped around the Norfolk and Suffolk Heritage Coastline. The Norfolk Broads National Park offers waterside fun, daily boat hire, river trips and plenty of waterside cafés and restaurants. The Medieval city of Norwich has its castle museum, cathedral, two indoor shopping malls, outdoor market square, galleries and plenty of restaurants nearby. The popular market towns of Harleston, Diss, Wymondham, Bungay, Becclés, Needham Market and Bury St Edmunds offer an array of shops and plenty of amenities to enjoy. Inns, restaurants, variety of take away restaurants, cafés, shops and supermarket 4 miles.£201From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandEscape to the tranquillity of a luxurious bungalow set in a picturesque rural landscape, where the beauty of nature surrounds you. This idyllic retreat offers a unique experience with shared access to a sprawling 1.5-acre meadow, allowing you to immerse yourself in the serenity of the countryside.
The open-plan layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining room, and living area. The heart of the home is a stylish breakfast island, providing a central hub for casual meals or a place to gather while planning your day’s adventures. The dining room invites you to enjoy meals in a refined setting. The accommodation boasts views of the lush countryside, the large windows bring the outdoors inside, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings. The living area is a haven of comfort and sophistication, featuring a wood-burning stove that adds a touch of warmth and cosiness.
The open design ensures that everyone can partake in the shared moments, whether they’re in the kitchen preparing a meal or lounging by the fire. The well-equipped kitchen is designed with both style and functionality in mind, offering modern appliances and ample counter space. Prepare culinary delights while still being part of the conversation in the adjacent living and dining areas. The charm extends outdoors, having your private garden with seating patio and BBQ, there is shared access to a vast 1.5-acre meadow. This expansive green space provides an opportunity for leisurely strolls whilst enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds you. It’s a perfect playground for those seeking a connection with nature, and a wonderful spot to enjoy the changing seasons.
For guests seeking food or drinks away from the home, there are many eateries and local inns within a few minutes’ drive. The location is great with an easy road network to explore the wealth of delights that both the Norfolk and Suffolk. Both have wonderful coastlines with plenty of lovely sandy beaches to explore. Southwold is a traditional seaside town with a pier, lighthouse and glorious promenade of colourful beach huts. Many RSPB reserves and SSSI sites can be found wrapped around the Norfolk and Suffolk Heritage Coastline. The Norfolk Broads National Park offers waterside fun, daily boat hire, river trips and plenty of waterside cafés and restaurants. The Medieval city of Norwich has its castle museum, cathedral, two indoor shopping malls, outdoor market square, galleries, and plenty of restaurants nearby. The popular market towns of Diss offers an array of shops and plenty of amenities to enjoy. Inns, restaurants, variety of take away restaurants, cafés, shops and supermarket 1 mile.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandCelebrate in style with friends and family at this substantial venue, sleeping up to fifteen guests. You can either relax at the property in the hot tub or large garden or explore the many things to see and do in the surrounding area. You can also enjoy a game of pool in the utility room which has a pool table and seating along with the washing machine, tumble dryer and Belfast sink. The kitchen has a warming Aga, and steps lead down to a breakfast area with a dining table and seating for eight guests. The larger, formal dining room has a dining table and seating for 12-14 guests.
This elegant, detached house is ideal for groups, families or couples and blends character with every day modern day comforts. It is perfectly positioned to explore the Norfolk Broads National Park and Norfolk’s amazing coastline with sandy beaches and RSPB bird reserves. Neighbouring the owners’ working arable farm (not accessible to guests) it is privately surrounded by its own large garden.
It has nearby links to public footpaths and bridleways, including Weavers Way, winding 61 miles through the North Norfolk countryside. Another way to enjoy the area is on horseback; there is a equestrian centre nearby (within ½ mile) where you can hire a horse for the day, or you can even house your own horse, with a variety of livery options available. The centre is registered with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) charity. There are tremendous circular cycling routes via Dilham Canal and a wealth of opportunities for walking direct from the doorstep, so do remember to pack your walking boots. For anglers, there is carp fishing within ½ mile.
The market town of North Walsham, 6 miles, has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, bank, a weekly market, bowling alley, leisure centre with swimming pool, restaurants, and cafés. Worstead church is a superb 14th-century building, full of historic and architectural interest. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 6½ miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. It also has a train station with links to Norwich city, 13 miles, for excellent shopping centres, theatre, market, castle museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants, and coast and Bure Valley Steam Railway; a nostalgic 18-mile trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market towns of Aylsham and Wroxham, with wayside halts serving the picturesque Broadland villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, where you can hop off and on to explore by foot. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 15 miles, has a beach, promenade gardens, pier, shops, cafés and restaurants. There are sandy beaches at Happisburgh, Mundesley and Bacton within 20 minutes’ drive. Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (National Trust), and Sheringham Park are all within a 30-minute drive. A must for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, a tree top adventure woodland, 7 miles and Dinosaur Park at Weston Park, 19 miles. Beach 8 miles. Pub 1 mile, shop 5 miles and restaurant 4 miles.£511From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandThis wonderful detached cottage with wrap around private garden and hot tub is tucked away in peaceful countryside. Nestled near the village church within the very quaint, small and rural village of Norton Subcourse. It is within easy distance of the larger village of Loddon just a few minutes’ drive away and the pretty market town of Beccles, 14 minutes, with supermarkets, shops, cafés and regular market days.
Surrounded by open countryside, spectacular walks and excellent cycle routes can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The neighbouring village of Thurlton, ¾ miles, boasts a local shop and a friendly public house. The area has excellent road links providing easy access to both sandy beaches and the National Park Norfolk Broads for daily boat hire and river trips. Reedham Ferry, a chain linked ferry crossing, is just 2 miles away and takes you on a trip across the River Yare, with a pub serving good food awaiting on the opposite side, and miles more marshes and villages to explore.
Fishing is available along the River Yare (licence required). Enjoy a day trip to the medieval city of Norwich and explore its Norman castle, many museums, theatre and galleries. Two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square and an abundance of great places to eat and drink. Alternatively, explore the Norfolk Broads where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore the miles of waterways. Daily boat hire and river trips available at Loddon and Beccles. A 30-minute drive takes you to the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with its Golden Mile amusements, fun fair, waxworks, pitch and putt, Sea Life Centre and shopping centre. Suffolk coastline includes everything from traditional seaside resorts with good sandy beaches including Lowestoft, through to popular Southwold with its life boat museum, lighthouse, shops and pubs. Enjoy the thrills of Pleasurewood Hills American theme park, 12 miles away.
Relax and enjoy the tranquil grounds of Somerleyton Hall, 8 miles. Travel north to explore Cromer with its pier, working life boat centre, sandy beach and town centre. Blakeney Quay, historic Holt and the Royal Sandringham Estate are all within a 2 hour drive. For birdwatchers there are RSPB sites available locally. There are lots of amazing places to seek out which serve great seasonal and locally produced foods. With so much to see and do in the area, you will soon see why Norfolk is so high up on many visitor’s lists.Beach 13 miles. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant ¾ miles.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandThe Barn is a beautiful, four-bedroom holiday home resting near Hoveton & Wroxham in the Norfolk Broads. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suites. North Walsham 6.2 miles; Aylsham 10.6 miles; Norwich 13.6 miles.£209From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
