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.
Melton Constable, EnglandSet within the heart of north Norfolk countryside and just a few minutes from the beautiful heritage coastline, Hare’s Home provides guests with all the home comforts needed for a great stay and is perfectly placed for exploring the area. Boasting a private hot tub and duck feather bedding, this detached cottage is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a mix of relaxation and days out.
Head to Blakeney for the old Norfolk pursuit of crabbing or head a little further west and enjoy Wells-next-the-Sea with its much photographed quay, beautiful wide sandy beach with decorative beach huts and quaint mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. To the east lies the bustling seaside market towns of Sheringham and Cromer. Here you will find great beaches, museums, golf courses, a cinema, an indoor pool and leisure complex, and so much more. Sheringham Park offers over 1,000 acres of countryside to explore and the Norfolk Broads are just 45 minutes away too. Of course, you must make time for a visit to the Thursford Collection, especially at Christmas for The Thursford Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey. Those visiting at Christmas time should visit Holt too, famous locally for it’s pretty festive lights.
With so much to see and do year round, you will be so glad you chose Hare’s Home for your holiday, not least of all when you head back after a busy day for a soak in that lovely hot tub. Beach 6½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 250 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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North Walsham, EnglandSet in a quiet location with just a handful of other properties nearby, Pipistrelle Barn has been lovingly converted into a high end holiday accommodation for discerning guests who are really looking for something special. Boasting lots of original features, which have been carefully coupled with a light and airy contemporary feel, it boasts four bathrooms, three of which are en-suite, a stylish multi-fuel burner and a private hot tub. With a floating landing that sees you walk through the high ceilings on the first floor, this barn really is unique. And, at under 5 miles from the stunning North Norfolk Coast and just 10 miles from the Norfolk Broads, it is also in a great location to explore all that the area has to offer.
Head to the pretty seaside village of Mundesley with its wide sandy beach and unspoilt charm. Then, head west from there and find yourself in Cromer with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, Amazonia Zoo and cinema. A little further is the bustling market town of Sheringham, popular with holidaymakers and locals alike. Head east to experience all the fun of the fair and explore the golden mile of Great Yarmouth. In fact, all along the coast in both directions you will find a string of coastal villages with various beach habitats, including grassy sand dunes, shingle and sand beaches, and marshes and quays.
History buffs will find much to see and do including The Blickling Estate and the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections. Wildlife and nature fans can explore the Broads, Sheringham Park and Cley Marshes. For those wishing to explore on foot, you will find the nearby market town of North Walsham offers lots of places to eat and drink, and the woods offer picturesque walks. In fact, there is so much to see and do you will be pleased to head back to Pipistrelle Barn after a busy day to relax and unwind in the private hot tub. Beach 4 miles. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£271From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandGather with extended family and friends, and celebrate a special occasion in style, where you can relax and unwind in the hot tub with a glass of Prosecco in hand.
Substantial and soaked in original features, this wonderful family home is ideal for social gatherings and any special occasion. Boasting a hot tub and large wrap-around landscaped gardens, this detached property is perfectly positioned to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline, with its wide sandy beaches and famous Norfolk Broads, a natural haven and habitat for wildlife. Sleeping 14 guests and two well behaved dogs, it is an ideal retreat for all generations, benefiting from a ground floor bedroom suite with en-suite facilities.
There is a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast table, and a formal dining room, the perfect place to host any family celebration. The ground floor bedroom suite also has its own kitchenette, large bedroom with seating, and French doors opening onto the garden. The impressive sweeping staircase leads up to 6 further bedrooms, all beautifully presented.
The house is nestled within the village of Brundall, located along the River Yare. It is the centre for boat building and boat hire, and has its own railway station, post office, mini-market, hairdresser and local eateries. There are two good food serving pubs both within walking distance, one located at the riverside and the other within the village itself with a large garden.
Leave the car behind and walk down the hill to the train station, less than a half mile walk. Here you can jump on the train and visit the city of Norwich, or the traditional seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Norwich is only 8 miles away where guests can visit the cathedral, castle museum, theatre, excellent shopping and art galleries. Wroxham, only 7½ miles away, is known as the Capital of the Norfolk Broads, and has waterside shops, cafés, and daily boat hire with river trips available to explore the expanse of waterways. There is an RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen, 1 mile.
Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are within 14 miles and include Winterton-on-Sea, Waxham, Horsey and Sea Palling. For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds. Here you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Close by, the village of Strumpsham has a steam museum, and Reedham offers Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£297From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThoughtfully designed and beautifully furnished, this romantic bolthole is the ideal base from which to explore. Spread your wings and venture further afield along the coast before returning to the comforts of this cosy detached barn, where pampered pooches are welcome too. This splendid retreat is the ideal space for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Accessed by a rough track, this private and quiet location is away from the hustle and bustle, yet still be within easy access to Gorleston-on-Sea, 2 miles, with its glorious beach.
In the property you will find an open plan living space with comfortable, modern furnishings and the owners have created a quiet sanctuary that all ages can enjoy. The living area is furnished with a double sofa bed and large armchair centred around the wood burner and widescreen TV, making it the ideal place to retire to after a busy day out and about exploring Norfolk and Suffolk. There is also a hidden well leading to a wine cellar. A dining table for four people sits between the kitchen and the living area, and is also placed perfectly for days when you are able to open the French doors to the enclosed back garden. A wonderful spot to enjoy a paper and a coffee on a fine spring morning. Featuring a fully fitted kitchen with everything that you need to master up culinary delights, from an integrated gas and electric range oven to a Lavazza coffee machine, plus a Bose sound speaker to entertain whilst you’ve got your bake on! There is a sumptuous bathroom with wall to wall sand stone tiles, sunken shower, roll-top bath, fluffy robes and slippers. The bedroom is galleried and you will find a gorgeous comfy double bed. Head outside to your very own enclosed decking area, with seating and gas barbecue. Sit back, relax and watch the stars whilst you take a bubbly dip in the private hot tub...bliss! Adjacent to the property is a large paddock for you to use for dog walking, games or just simply enjoy the sounds of nature
If you can drag yourself away from your hideaway, you will find plenty to explore in the area. Take a 2 mile walk to Gorleston beach, where you’ll find beautiful golden sand and grassy cliff top walks overlooking the lower Esplanade. The Barn is situated 5 miles from the popular seaside town of Great Yarmouth, where you’ll find endless amounts of traditional seaside entertainment, from arcades to shows and a Sea Life Centre to explore. The charming, market town of Beccles, with market square and winding streets, nestled by the River Waveney, is just a 20-minute drive away. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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.£167From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandBoasting its own hot tub (open all year) and with its own outdoor heated swimming pool (open May Spring Bank Holiday to mid-September), this single-storey holiday property is a perfect venue for enjoying a peaceful holiday. Set back from the roadside, The Nest offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with two conservatories, one of which is south-facing and overlooks the swimming pool, a great hot spot for sitting and relaxing in, the other doubles up as utility room with an added pool table for family fun. Within walking distance of the popular market town of Aylsham, there is an excellent array of independent shops, tea rooms, pubs and a regular market day. Hop on one of the trains that run along the Bure Valley Railway and visit Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its shops, riverside cafés and restaurants, daily boat hire and river trips. The seaside town of Cromer, 11 miles, has a pier, promenade, beach, shops, restaurants and cafés. The splendid National Trust property of Blickling Hall is just 1 mile, Felbrigg Hall is 11 miles and Sheringham Park is 13 miles. The city of Norwich is 13 miles away and offers a theatre, cathedral, castle museum, two indoor shopping centres with cinema complexes and a market square. Other places to visit include the pretty market town of Holt, 12 miles, Blakeney Quay, 17 miles, Holkham Hall, 26 miles, and The Royal Sandringham Estate, 29 miles, which is open to the public when the Royals are not in residence. Beach 11 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 550 yards.
Please note: No stag/hen parties. This property is in a residential area.£234From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
