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.
California, England
5.00Sandy Den is a detached, single-storey holiday chalet situated in California Sands Holiday Park and is ideally situated close to the beach. It is also in a great location for exploring the Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth with its traditional seaside attractions. On site there is a good selection of facilties including a café, minimarket, amusements, fish and chip shop, pizza takeaway bar, laundrette and family clubhouse. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool. There are plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy in this area, such as walking, cycling and fishing which are all available locally. Sandy Den is fantastic for active holiday makers and families who are looking for plenty to do. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 50 yards, pub 500 yards.£42From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Freethorpe, EnglandThe owners took over Elm Barn in May 2022 and this cosy, semi-detached cottage, Elm Barn Lodge, is one of two let’s adjoining their home. It offers the perfect Norfolk location to relax and unwind or explore the many attractions in the area.
It is set in the pretty village of Freethorpe just 3 miles from the riverside inns in the broad land village of Reedham, where boats can be hired, and visitors can enjoy a spot of fishing or simply watch the waterborne world go by. The surrounding country lanes are ideal for walking and cycling, and nearby Breydon Water is a paradise for bird watchers.
The market town of Acle is 3 miles and Winterton’s glorious beach, with its 6-mile walk offers seal watching. Cromer is famous for its seafood. The cathedral city of Norwich enjoys fine shopping, and the RSPB reserves are within easy reach. Golf and fishing available locally. The beach is 8 miles away. Shop 150 yards, many restaurants are a short distance away.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cantley, EnglandThis cosy holiday retreat is set in beautiful countryside and it has been cleverly converted to offer the perfect location to relax and unwind in or explore the many attractions in the area. Adjoining the owner’s home with its fully enclosed pretty garden, it is set in the village of Cantley just 3 miles from the riverside inns in the village of Reedham, where boats can be hired and visitors can enjoy a spot of fishing, or simply watch the waterborne world go by. Cyclists and walkers will love to explore the many surrounding quiet country lanes and nearby Breydon Water is a paradise for bird watchers. Acle, a delightful market town, is 5 miles away and Winterton’s glorious beach, with its 6-mile walk offers seal watching. Cromer for its famous seafood and Wroxham (the capital of the Broads) are all a short drive. Catch the train from the nearby station or drive to the medieval city of Norwich, with its fine shopping, cathedral and castle. Golf, fishing and RSPB reserves are within easy reach. Shop 3 miles pub serving food ½ mile.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rollesby, EnglandIn a peaceful location surrounded by pretty countryside and just 5 miles from glorious sandy beaches at Winterton, this charming and well equipped property is ideal for holidays and relaxing breaks, whatever the season. It sits in the grounds of the owners’ home, in the heart of Norfolk’s Broadland – a beautiful and tranquil paradise for nature lovers. Boats can be hired for fishing or sailing 1 mile away and a wealth of attractions lie within easy reach, including the castle and vintage car collection at Caister on Sea, whilst Great Yarmouth’s traditional seaside entertainments are only 7 miles distant. Sheringham, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, and Cromer are both an easy drive as are the cathedral and fine shopping in the medieval city of Norwich. Shop 2 miles, pub serving food 1 mile.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Clippesby, EnglandWith the Norfolk coastline within easy reach, there are lots of reasons to choose Church Farm Barn for your stay. They are set within the quiet village of Clippesby, and tastefully presented to provide spacious holiday accommodation for guests. Surrounded by approximately 1-acre of shared grounds which is ideal for children to play a variety of sports, and also gives access straight onto the public footpaths.
Church Farm Barn (ref. W43988) has a formal dining room, a dining area in the kitchen and two sitting rooms; there is plenty of space to spread out and relax. Barnex (ref. W43989) has a well equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge to relax in; it’s the perfect place to plan your adventures.
The traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth still provides all the fun of the fair, with its traditional amusements. It also has a Pleasure Beach, which offers thrill rides galore and a wide sandy beach so you can see why this town remains a top tourist attraction. As does Pleasurewood Hills, a theme park that lies just along the coast and offers a wide range of attractions. Thrigby Wildlife Park offers animal lovers, young and mature alike, the chance to see exotic animals up close which includes a tree walk where you can look right down in to the tiger enclosure. Africa Alive offers animal encounters too, and the meercat enclosure is not to be missed. Beach lovers will enjoy Scratby Beach, a beautiful, quiet shingle and sand beach set at the base of low sand cliffs. It is dog friendly and perfect for a bracing walk whatever the time of year. With Winterton-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister, Gorleston and California Sands all offering beautiful beaches too, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The area offers access to the Norfolk Broads, where you can join an organised tour or charter your own boat, perfect for messing about on the water. Great Wildlife is to be found on the Broads, and birdwatchers will find a visit to Rollesby Broad a must. The medieval city of Norwich is close by and offers a stunning Norman castle to explore along with numerous museums, cinemas, theatres and great places to shop and eat.
With cyclist and walking routes aplenty, you will be pleased to have chosen wisely and picked Church Farm Barn to relax in when you get back after a busy day sightseeing. Shop, pub and restaurant 11/2 miles.£47From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thorpe Market, 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.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandTucked away down a country lane in the heart of Broadland, and enjoying glorious views across open fields, a range of handsome barns has been tastefully converted to create the attractive cluster of cottages we offer here. Some nestle under their traditional Norfolk thatch, all are very comfortably appointed and each enjoys its own individual patio. From the cottages, a gentle and tranquil rural landscape dotted with ancient churches, wind pumps and nature reserves, among a myriad other delights all under vast, arching East Anglian skies, offers a wealth of opportunity for enjoying walking, cycling and bird watching. Nearby How Hill nature reserve, with its marsh meadows, dykes, woodland and open water, is well worth exploring and the wider surrounding area supports a host of attractions. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike hire or canoe hire (possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife) and visitors can also hire boats at nearby Potter Heigham, 4 miles, or take a pleasure cruise from bustling Wroxham – the capital of the Broads and home to the ‘world’s largest village store’ as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Close by, BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top park, promises children a day to remember, and lovely dune backed sandy beaches are a short drive – Sea Palling lies just 6 miles away. For lively family fun, visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth and its famous pleasure beach, or Pleasurewood Hills theme park, whilst Cromer also offers traditional seaside entertainments including a renowned end of pier show. Bygone museums, craft centres and Blickling Hall (National Trust) are all within an easy drive, as is the medieval city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral, castle, galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres and excellent shopping. A little further afield on the north Norfolk coast, seal watching boat trips can be found at picturesque fishing villages, many of which also boast pubs and restaurants serving superb, locally caught seafood. Coarse fishing is available on local waters just 400 yards away, and the pretty village of Ludham, 1 mile, boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Westgate, England 1.00Hidden away so that you could miss it when passing by, The Hayloft really does feel like a secret romantic escape for two. Right in the heart of the action but hidden away with its own courtyard garden with seating area, and a private balcony with table and chairs to relax and enjoy an elevated view of the Church and the distant sea view. The Hayloft was converted in the summer of 2017 from a building dating back to the late 1800s and believed to be a place for stabling the horses when the mail was delivered to the town.
The Hayloft has been lovingly converted by the owners with fixtures, fittings and very comfortable furnishings. There is an open plan living space downstairs with the kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs you will find yourself in the bedroom with an additional area for sitting comfortably in total privacy, this leads out to the outdoor balcony for you to enjoy late summer night evenings.
It provides a quiet and relaxing getaway, for those looking to enjoy all that Hunstanton has to offer, while also grabbing some peace and quiet and privacy. With so much to do in Hunstanton itself you could park your car on arrival, The Hayloft has its own private parking space, and then not use it until it’s time to go home, as everything is reachable on foot. A truly relaxing retreat for you to relax and enjoy this central location in Hunstanton. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandSet within the owner’s land in the sought-after village of Ingoldsthorpe, Bramble Cottage is a detached barn conversion and makes the perfect base from which to explore this lovely part of Norfolk. Boasting open plan living and just 1 mile from the coast, you are sure to fall in love with this pretty little retreat.
There are so many celebrated attractions close by that whether you are a beach lover, a history buff or a wildlife enthusiast you will be sure to find much to see and do. Head to nearby Snettisham Beach, which is one of the quietest in the area or perhaps head to Heacham Beach with its painted beach huts. Just a little further along the coast is the seaside town of Hunstanton with its beach that seems to go on for miles when the tide is out and its famous stripy cliffs. Known as ‘Sunny Hunny’ by the locals, this popular seaside town is also packed with coastal attractions.
Drive east from here and discover a string of pretty coastal villages with a wide range of coastal habitats including picturesque quays and salt marshes. History buffs will find the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn, the Sandringham and Holkham Estates and Peckover House all within easy reach. Just a little further and you can explore the medieval city of Norwich, Blickling Hall and Ely with its magnificent cathedral too.
Bird lovers will find lots of bird watching opportunities in abundance in Norfolk, and not to be missed are RSPB Snettisham Marshes, which is just up the road, or Welney Wetlands which also lie within easy reach. Once you have squeezed all that in, you are sure to have worked up an appetite, so you will be pleased to find that this area is packed with great places to eat in whatever your budget or taste buds. Then you can head back to Bramble Cottage, relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. beach 1 mile.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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 stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
