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.
Fakenham, EnglandDiscover the warmth of Colkirk’s sought-after village at Sunnyside, a welcoming semi-detached property tucked away in a tranquil location. This delightful residence features gardens on the side and rear, accompanied by a sunny patio—a perfect spot for a morning coffee or a late afternoon glass of something chilled. The kitchen-dining room, stretching the length of the property, offers tempting dining options indoors, mirroring the allure of the outdoor spaces. With an upstairs family bathroom and a convenient downstairs cloakroom, Sunnyside ensures comfort throughout, adorned with tasteful decorations and furnishings.
Beyond its charming setting, Sunnyside enjoys a prime location that allows easy exploration of Norfolk’s top attractions—the coast, the Broads, and the city are within reach. Coastal enthusiasts can journey to Wells-next-the-Sea for a classic experience of fish and chips on the quayside while observing boats bobbing on the tide. For a unique adventure, visit Blakeney to try crab-lining or embark on a seasonal boat trip to see the seals.
Heading west leads to Hunstanton, affectionately known as ’Sunny Hunny,’ where a wide sandy beach and traditional seaside attractions, including amusements and a SeaLife Centre, await. The stunning coastline is adorned with picturesque beaches, salt and clay marshes like RSPB Cley Marshes, and iconic quays. History enthusiasts can explore the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular Show, the Muckleburgh Collection, and the grand estates of Blickling, Holkham, Houghton, and Sandringham. Nearby Fakenham offers a market and auction, a cinema, and golf and racecourses. Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, North Norfolk Railways, Cromer Pier, Amazonia Zoo, and more contribute to the area’s rich tapestry, drawing visitors back time and again.
After a day filled with exploration, Sunnyside invites you to return for a peaceful night’s sleep, creating the perfect retreat in this enchanting part of Norfolk. The beach is a mere 12 miles away, and a pub is conveniently located just ¾ mile from your doorstep.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Fakenham, EnglandSet within the sought after village of Great Ryburgh, Willow Cottage is the perfect retreat for guests seeking somewhere beautiful in which to relax after a busy day out and about. With all fittings brand new in 2018, this property adjoins the owner’s holiday home (which is rarely used) and has been furnished and decorated to provide everything needed for the perfect stay, including a wood burner for those cosy evenings in.
Great Ryburgh has its own fish and chip shop as well as a butchers, and lies close to the stunning North Norfolk coastline. You can travel to Wells-next-the-Sea in just 20 minutes, where you will find an unspoilt and much photographed quay, a wide sandy beach, a single gauge railway that almost delivers you right to the sand. There is also a great mix of traditional seaside shops and boutiques, and lots of great places to eat and drink. If you can tear yourself away, you can head east or west from here to discover pretty coastal towns and villages with a host of different coastal habitats including sand and shingle beaches, marshes and quays. Head east and explore Cromer with its famous pier and Edwardian seafront, or west and discover all the fun of the fair at Hunstanton. Make sure to stop off at all the pretty seaside villages and towns in between.
Closer to home lies Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk’s biggest tourist attraction, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers garden trails in a sprawling countryside lake and woodland conservation park. The Thursford Collection, with its much celebrated Thursford Christmas Spectacular is also nearby. Travel just a little further and explore the Norfolk Broads, either on a day launch or on an organised tour. Or, for a change of pace, head into the medieval city of Norwich with its splendid Norman Castle and numerous museums, galleries and attractions. Add in National Trust sites and stately homes such as The Blickling Estate and Holkham Hall and you will see that there really is something for everyone in this part of Norfolk. Fakenham is just 4 miles away with four supermarkets, cinema, flea market and an auction on Thursdays. Golf is available locally and there is horse racing at Pudding Norton, near Fakenham. You are sure to return to Willow Cottage for another lovely stay just so you can fit it all in. Beach 13 miles. Shop 200 yards, pub (temporarily closed) and restaurant 450 yards.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandFamilies return year after year to Moor Farm Stable Cottages and it is so easy to see why. Boasting lovely on-site fishing lakes and a children’s play area, Moor Farm Stable Cottages offers something for everyone. Located on their working beef farm, the owners have worked hard to make sure these terraced barns have a traditional farmhouse feel, which is in keeping with the site, and all are well equipped to provide a great base for your holiday.
Those seeking ground floor accommodation will enjoy the Stable Cottages (refs UKC3741, UKC3742, UKC3743, UKC3744, UKC3745 and UKC3746). Stable Cottage 8 (ref UKC3747) is also arranged on one floor but there is a flight of stairs to take you up to it. Littlewoods Barn (ref UKC3737) and Baileys Barn (ref UKC3738) are also both single storey and enjoy a quiet position that is just a five-minute walk from the farm and all its great facilities. The Old Workshop (ref UKC3740) is on-site and offers light and airy accommodation for up to eight guests, and Dairy Cottage (ref UKC3735) and Pond Cottage (ref UKC3736) both boast a range ideal for cooking delicious meals. Dating back over 300 years, Moor Farm Cottage (ref UKC3734) has a lovely open fire to relax around, and Church Farm Barn (ref UKC3739) offers a cosy wood burner.
Keen fisherman will enjoy the on-site lakes and ponds, and fishing is included in your stay so there are no supplements to pay; also included is access to the children’s play area so you really won’t have to venture too far to have a great holiday. If you can tear yourself away, you will find yourself in Wells-next-the-Sea in just under half an hour. Here there is a lovely mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and amusements. There is also a narrow gauge railway that takes you to the gorgeous wide, sandy beach and a much photographed quay. Equidistant is the bustling coastal market town of Sheringham, with Sheringham Park, North Norfolk Railway and two museums. Head along the coast and visit Cromer with its famous Edwardian seafront and pier. Travel east or west along this stunning coastline and you will find a chain of pretty seaside towns and villages offering marshes, beaches and quays. Make time for a trip to the medieval city of Norwich, with its splendid Norman castle, museums and guided ghost walks. Go shopping in the Norwich Lanes, alleyways of colourful independent shops, and then enjoy a meal, perhaps before taking in a show at one of the theatres. Norwich is just a 30-minute drive but there are also very good park and ride links. Beach 20½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 74 guests.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandNestled in the heart of the award winning Wensum Valley, close to the excellent sandy beaches along the North Norfolk coastline. Centrally located in the heart of the sought after village of Great Ryburgh, a perfect retreat for guests seeking somewhere beautiful and spacious to relax and having a great location to explore all the delights of North Norfolk.
The village itself has a shop, fish and chip shop, butcher and pub. Sandy beaches of the coastline are just 20 minutes’ drive. Excellent walking can be enjoyed from doorstep through beautiful countryside following the many trails and paths. You can travel to Wells-next-the-Sea, 14 miles, where you will find an unspoilt and much photographed quay, a wide sandy beach, a single gauge railway that almost delivers you right to the sand.
There is also a great mix of traditional seaside shops and boutiques, and lots of great places to eat and drink. If you can tear yourself away, you can head east or west from here to discover coastal towns and villages with a host of different coastal habitats, including sand and shingle beaches, marshes and quays. Head east and explore Cromer with its famous pier and Edwardian seafront, or west and discover all the fun of the fair at Hunstanton. Make sure to stop off at all the pretty seaside villages and towns in between.
Closer to home lies Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk’s biggest tourist attraction, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers garden trails in a sprawling countryside lake and woodland conservation park. The Thursford Collection, with its much celebrated Thursford Christmas Spectacular is also nearby. Travel just a little further and explore the Norfolk Broads, either on a day launch or on an organised tour. Or, for a change of pace, head into the medieval city of Norwich with its splendid Norman Castle and numerous museums, galleries and attractions. Add in National Trust sites and stately homes such as The Blickling Estate and Holkham Hall and you will see that there really is something for everyone in this part of Norfolk. Fakenham is just 4 miles away with four supermarkets, cinema, flea market and an auction most Thursdays.
Golf is available locally and there is horse racing at Pudding Norton, near Fakenham. You are sure to return again, and again, just to fit it all in! Beach 14 miles. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 700 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandA fantastic two-bedroom terraced house resting on the outskirts of Fakenham, Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. WiFi. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Fakenham 0.7 miles; Holt 14.1 miles; Norwich 27.5 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandQuirky, chic and perfectly formed, The Old Candle Shop is sure to steal your heart. With some truly lovely finishing touches, this insta-ready luxury retreat is just waiting for discerning guests to discover it. Recently refurbished by the owners, who truly have an eye for creating a magical space, this stylish little property sleeps four, with a double bed on the ground floor and a twin, which includes a cabin bed (for child) and single bed on the first floor with restricted headroom. It really is perfect for a couple and small families alike and is in the perfect position to explore the stunning North Norfolk coastline.
Little Walsingham itself is famous for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and boasts a well renowned farm shop and deli which is immediately opposite, a small general store, a pub, cafés, antique shops and the fabulous Little Walsingham to Wells railway, all within easy walking distance. Travel a little further and you will find a whole area packed with great places to eat and drink, many of which serve fresh, seasonal local produce, which is great news as you are sure to work up an appetite after breathing in all that lovely sea air.
Head to nearby Wells-next-the Sea with its wide, sandy beach adorned with painted beach huts or sit quayside and watch the pretty little boats bobbing on the tide. Travel east or west from here and you will find a host of coastal habitats including cliff top walks, rolling sand dunes, salt and clay marshes, creeks and harbours and lovely inviting beaches. So, whether you are a wild swimmer, a pleasure-paddler, a sun worshipper or a coastal walker, you will be spoilt for choice. This area is beautiful year-round and there is nothing quite like a blustery off-season beach walk to clear the cobwebs away. Add in great walks, history galore, wildlife in abundance and so very much more and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular. You may even have to come back just to fit it all in. And when you do, you’ll be sure to choose The Old Candle Shop for your next stay too. Parking - there are three spaces immediately opposite the property where you can park all day and night. You will find the same 60 yards up the hill from the house. There is also a local car park within a short walk.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandSituated in a quiet position overlooking grazed meadowland, quite often the flight path of the resident barn owl, The Old Saddlery is a short distance from the main 16th-century Colkirk Hall farmhouse, rumoured to play host to members of the Gun Powder Plot. The property dates back to the mid-1700s, formally a cart shed and stables and latterly a saddlery through until the mid-1980s when it was remodelled into the Old Saddlery. You will find the first floor situated within the eaves of the property containing bedroom three, along with a bathroom. Great care was taken to preserve some original features such as the beams, but to provide all the modern conveniences needed for a great stay. With two bathrooms, one of which features a free-standing bath, and a cosy living area with a wood burner, there are really lots of reasons to choose this cottage for your holiday.
Coast lovers can be in Wells-next-the-Sea in 20 minutes. Here you will find a wide sandy beach with pretty coloured beach huts, a picturesque quay and a lovely assortment of boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Head west and explore a coastline littered with pretty coastal villages with beaches and marshes galore. Go as far as Hunstanton and enjoy all the fun of the fair or explore the Sealife Centre. Then head east and stop off at Blakeney to enjoy the traditional pursuit of crabbing or visit Cromer with its famous pier and seasonal end of pier show. The Holkham Hall and Blickling Estates are within easy reach, as is Sandringham, the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the medieval city of Norwich. Beach 13 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 4½ miles.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandLovely barn conversion nestled on the outskirts of Fakenham, in East Anglia. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.4 miles.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandBeautifully renovated to promise an unforgettable getaway. Step inside to discover a carefully curated interior that seamlessly blends modern amenities with character charm. Comfortable and stylish furnishings create a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for both relaxation and quality family time. The well-equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances, so whether you’re preparing a gourmet meal or a picnic, it has everything you need.
Nestled in the peaceful North Norfolk village of Great Snoring, with a wealth of beaches, stunning countryside, RSPB bird and nature reserves to explore. Wells-Next-The-Sea offers a wide sandy beach with tide pools, perfect for younger children, quaint streets and picturesque quay. The pretty market towns of Burnham Market and Holt have places to shop, eat and drink. History buffs will enjoy trips to Holkham Hall, Blickling Estate and The Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, home to the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular show.
Visit Blakeney for the quay and the Norfolk pursuit of crabbing, relaxing walks along the salt marshes or boat trips to see the basking seals, and the bustling seaside towns of Cromer with its famous pier, and Sheringham, home to North Norfolk Steam Railway.
The famous Norfolk Broads National Park, Wroxham known as its capital, approximately 40 minutes’ drive, best explored by boat. Why not hire a motor launch and enjoy these magnificent waterways at your own pace, or sit back and take a River Tour boat ride.
A shoppers’ delight is Norwich city, also with its numerous museums, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, cathedral and of course its imposing Norman castle. Beach 8 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 miles.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandCranberry Cottage is packed with charm and has been decorated and furnished by its owners with great care and love.
It boasts spacious, beamed bedrooms on the first floor and three bathrooms, one of which is on the ground floor to compliment the ground floor bedroom. There are also two cosy living rooms, one of which has a wood-burning stove and a separate dining room, which means there are lots of spaces in which you can relax and unwind.
Sitting pretty on the village green with its picturesque pond and resident ducks, you will be tempted to grab that book you have been meaning to read and stay put. Venture a little further however, and you will find yourself just six miles from the beautiful seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea with its wide sandy beach, painted beach huts, and much-photographed quay, where you can sit and admire the view while eating some of the best fish and chips in Norfolk. Here you will also find lots of great places to eat, shop, and drink although the whole of this part of Norfolk is just packed with great foodie-finds, many of which serve local produce.
Coast lovers will find an array of beach habitats including wide sand and shingle beaches, rolling sand dunes, clay and salt marshes, and lovely quays with boats bobbing on the tide. Head to Hunstanton and enjoy lots of traditional seaside attractions. Or go to Blakeney for a spot of crab-lining or take a seasonal boat trip to see the seals. Make time to visit the stunning Blickling, Holkham, Houghton, and Sandringham Estates, and do visit the old Hanseatic Quarter of Kings Lynn too.
There really is just so much to see and do that you will doubtlessly be back just to fit it all in. And when you do, you are sure to book lovely Cranberry Cottage again, having fallen in love with it on your first visit. Just the ticket for a great break.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
