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.
- Downham Market, EnglandSet on the banks of the Great Ouse and boasting glorious riverside views, this delightful cottage, one of a pair, enjoys the perfect location for fishing, walking, cycling or simply watching the waterborne world go by. Locally sourced produce will also be supplied to get your holiday off to a great start. With its pretty interior and garden, it provides an ideal holiday base for all seasons. The historic market town of Downham Market (5 miles), Welney Wetlands wildlife reserve, Denver windmill for cream teas, the Queen’s Estate at Sandringham, Hunstanton for family fun, pretty fishing villages and the cities of Cambridge, Ely and Norwich are all within easy reach. Hunstanton is 50-minute drive and makes a great day out with Sea Life Centre, swimming pool and more. Other places to visit include Holkham Hall and Estate and Wells-next-the-Sea. Local produce is available within 2 miles, and there is also a garden centre. The local village has a pub, butchers, groceries and all essentials. Shop and pub within 3 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Horsford, EnglandThis purpose built first floor holiday apartment is set in 11 acres of comprising woodlands and countryside, and close by is the Marriotts Way with its 27 miles of cycle and footpaths. The cottage is well positioned for touring, with the Norfolk Broads and the unspoilt Norfolk Coast being within easy driving distance. Alternatively you could visit the fine city of Norwich with its superb facilities for all members of the family. Major attractions include the castle, cathedral, the Forum Museums and the excellent theatre. The city hosts one large shopping centre, along with its traditional stall market and narrow cobbled streets. North Norfolk has some impressive National Trust properties that are well worth a visit, Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall being two of the grandest. Shop 0.5 miles, pub with food 1 mile.£51From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Happisburgh, EnglandLanthorn Cottage is a wonderful end terrace cottage resting in Happisburgh, Norwich. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Norwich 20.4 miles; Great Yarmouth 22.6 miles.£56From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandStart your holiday immediately on arrival, enjoy this fantastic seaside location just 700 yards walk from the excellent award-winning sandy beach. A perfect choice for families and friends, this single-storey holiday chalet is set within landscaped gardens on this quieter family run park. The chalet is equipped to offer dining at home, and for those seeking to dine out, there is a club house with restaurant, café, and host to live entertainment throughout the summer months within 100 metres. There is a step to the entrance, and so the property is not wheelchair accessible.
There is so much do and see locally. Explore the Coast with its lovely sandy beaches. The Norfolk Broads National Park offer miles of waterways to explore. Why not hire a day boat, for the more adventurous go kayaking, paddle boarding or sit back and enjoy a river trip? Plenty of eateries located alongside the water to enjoy. Visit the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth and experience a host of traditional seaside attractions including the Pleasure Beach fun fair.
Thrill seekers are also sure to enjoy a day out at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park at Lowestoft. For a change of pace, visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and take the tiger walk across the treetops. Nearby Caister Castle features a classic car museum. Enjoy a day at the races, both horse and dog racing available locally.
Great days out for the children are BeWILDerwood at Horning, the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, and Sea Life centre at Great Yarmouth. The city of Norwich recently voted one of the top five cities to visit in the UK with its Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries, and theatres. Those who enjoy cycling and walking will discover that there are lots of great routes close by to enjoy as well.£58From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Brundall, EnglandThe Cowshed is a thatched, single-storey, detached barn conversion located in the rural Norfolk countryside. It lies just outside the village of Blofield, which is an ideal location for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Wroxham, the ’capital of the Broads’, is just 4 miles away. There are riverside cafes and inns, lots of boating activity and daily boat hire is available, enabling you to explore the Broads and see all the pretty villages and wildlife. There are a number of places to visit including Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, a delight for walkers and nature lovers, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, a number of National Trust properties and 3 heritage railways - North Norfolk Railway, Mid-Norfolk Railway and the Bure Valley Railway. Alternatively, spend a day in the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres and fine array of cafes and shops. Walking, birdwatching and cycling are available locally. Coarse fishing is available just ½ mile from the property (in season, licence required). Beach 15 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£59From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cromer, EnglandPeacefully located within Kings Chalet Park, this semi-detached property is one of a cluster of timber-built single-storey holiday chalets, boasting an elevated position with a view across the park. There is a communal lawn garden at the front of the chalet with own seating bench, and a short walk away, 20 yards, is the large grass parkland area with footpath leading to Cromer’s beach and a children’s play park with swings and zip wire. The seaside resort of Cromer has a pier with its small theatre hosting live entertainment (in season), promenade and gardens, beach, Amazona Zoo and golf course. Carnival week is held the third week of August. A great way of exploring Norfolk’s coastline is the local bus service, ‘the coastal hopper’, which visits towns and villages along the Coast Road. Sheringham is the headquarters of the Poppy line North Norfolk Steam Railway, and has other attractions, including a water park, RNLI life boat station and museum, cliff top golf course, Sheringham Park (NT) and a town centre with shops, café and restaurants. Also nearby, visit the RSPB nature and bird reserves at Blakeney Quay, Morston Harbour, Cley next the Sea and Salthouse. The property is within an hour’s drive of Holkham Beach and Hall (NT), Blickling and Felbrigg Halls (NT), Wroxham, and the city of Norwich. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
High Tide (30259) can be booked with Low Tide (30260) to accommodate upto 8 guests.£62From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Heacham, EnglandJust a 5 minute walk from the sandy beach and within walking distance of shops and pubs, this semi detached bungalow stands peacefully with its own private enclosed garden. Excellent touring base to discover the north Norfolk coastline with attractions for all ages. Coastal path for walking, RSPB nature and bird reserve nearby. Golf and bowls locally. Norfolk Lavender, 1 mile, the Royal Sandringham Estate & museum, 7 miles. Hunstanton, 3
1/2 miles, for Sea Life Centre, leisure centre, cliff top golf, watersports, shops and restaurants. Kings Lynn for shops, pubs, cafes and theatre. Shops and pubs 500 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bacton, EnglandSituated on a private park, with spectacular sea views, this detached holiday bungalow is just a short stroll from the sandy beach. The village of Bacton offers children’s play area, woodland, great for picnic opportunities and walks. Cromer, 12 miles, Sheringham, 16 miles and Great Yarmouth, 22 miles. Historic houses, nature and bird reserves an easy drive. Bird watching, golf and fishing all locally. Wroxham, capital of the Broads, 14 miles, for waterside cafes, daily boat hire and river trips. Norwich, 18 miles. Shop within
1/4 mile, pub 1 mile.£66From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Happisburgh, EnglandThis wonderful cottage offers a wonderful base for a seaside holiday. The living room boasts a wood burner to cosy up to on those cooler nights and enjoys a lovely, enclosed garden perfect for relaxing and al fresco dining at the rear of the property.
A short walk to the sand dunes and glorious sandy beach. This is the best location to explore both Norfolk’s wonderful coastline and its famous Broads National Park with miles of inland waterways. Sea Palling has a wonderful sandy beach backed with sand dunes, perfect for picnics, and plenty of open areas for walking and letting the dogs run freely. The village shop is just a few yards away and the village also has a local fish shop, café, and a pub with music (seasonal) and food served all day. It also has an amusement arcade, a children’s playground, and a water sports shop, where you can hire water sports equipment. The beach is popular for sightings of local seal colonies, has a lifeguard (seasonal) and there are boat launching facilities.
The famous Norfolk Broads, a haven for birds and wildlife, is just a short drive away. The expanse of waterway is best explored by daily boat and river trips. Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Broads, has waterside restaurants, cafés, shops and pubs. Take a ride on the miniature Bure Valley steam gauge railway and enjoy a trip to the pretty market town of Aylsham. The city of Norwich, 19 miles, has excellent shopping, with two indoor malls, a market square, a theatre, cinema complexes, a cathedral, and a castle museum, as well as plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy. The area is criss-crossed with many trails and paths to enjoy. Further along the coastal path takes you to the seaside resort of Winterton-on-Sea. The traditional seaside towns of Great Yarmouth, 16 miles, Cromer, 22 miles, and Sheringham, 26 miles, offer an array of seaside fun and town centres with shops, cafés and restaurants. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 340 yards. Beach 350 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Great Yarmouth, EnglandWelcome to The Cottage, a fantastic mid terrace seaside home, a short stroll from the award-winning sandy beach; you will quickly see why this is such a popular choice. A grand promenade and gardens, Pavilion Theatre, beach café, restaurants and a pub offering great refreshments and food are all close-by. 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.
Refurbished in 2023 and thoughtfully prepared for your holiday, the property is filled with comfortable furnishings and is well-equipped. Traditional styled cottage spiral stairs, which are steep and winding, lead up to first floor. For anyone not wanting to cook, you have plenty of choice nearby with plenty of restaurants, and a cliff-top terrace bar to enjoy drinks whilst looking out over the beach.
Gorleston town centre is 15 minutes’ walk with plenty of shops, a supermarket and more restaurants and pubs. For traditional seaside fun visit Great Yarmouth with its amusements, pleasure beach, pier show, Sea Life Centre and the renowned Hippodrome Circus. Golf clubs can be borrowed for any golfers wanting to play at the Gorleston golf club, which also has a club house with bar and restaurant. Boats are available for daily hire from the local sailing club. The medieval city of Norwich has been voted one of the top ten UK shopping locations. Here you will also find art galleries, a cathedral and castle museum. Explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast under an hours’ drive. For a change in pace, visit the famous Norfolk Broads National Park. You have great walks, cycle routes ready to be enjoyed from doorstep. Beach 500 yards. Shops and supermarket ½ mile. Pub and restaurant 500 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stay