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.
Horning, EnglandThis truly unique holiday will delight larger families and friends seeking a perfect waterside setting. The Mowle is a beautiful, detached thatch cottage dating back to 1550 with a large garden, and boasts your very own private hot tub to enjoy. The beautiful large mature garden has streams and ponds approaching 1 acre, leading directly onto waterside. It has a private quayside mooring basin, where guests are welcomed to bring along their own watercraft or hire; local hire available at Womack Water and nearby waterside villages). You have a croquet lawn and several seating areas, so whether you are seeking sun or shade, you will be delighted by the choice. A river bridge leads directly to a brodawalk which leads to Mowle Point, your private and secret riverbank garden, with sun house, seating and boasts wonderful uninterrupted river views overlooking Womack Water, a terrific spot to sit back and enjoy the sunsets, watching the boating activity, and abundance of visiting bird and wildlife. Also a great fishing spot, so be sure to bring your fishing rods (in season with licence).
The Mowle is a spacious family home, boasting charm and character, furnished and equipped for comfort and enjoyment. The large well-equipped kitchen offers opportunity to prepare and cook any celebration meal. The dining conservatory is brimming with light and boasts views of the garden. The dining table also transforms into a table tennis table, perfect for competitive family tournaments. The lounge has comfy sofas, perfect to snuggle by on any cooler evening, and there is a games room with a pool table. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, all comfortably furnished, one en-suite, and the family bathroom has a free-standing bath, and walk-in shower. The first floor can be accessed from two staircases, one staircase is steep.
The pretty conservation village of Ludham, has a post office, shop, pub, tearoom and good butcher. Foodies will delight, having so many eateries and riverside pubs to enjoy in the area. Womack Water, Potter Heigham, Horning and Wroxham all offer opportunity for daily boat hire, tuition and hire of paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing.
Bustling Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, has a main line train station for visiting seaside towns and Norwich City, 7 miles. Family fun can be enjoyed at BeWILDerwood at Horning, and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade. You will find wide sandy beaches backed by dunes at Hemsby, Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling are 20 minutes’ drive, along with Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements.£301From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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North Walsham, EnglandNestled on the edge of a family-owned farm with fields growing the finest blackcurrants, used for the tasty fruit drinks produced by Ribena. This wonderful brick and flint character barn is brimming with charm, but cleverly restored to offer a comfortable holiday home to include modern day essentials.
Boasting spacious open plan sociable living accommodation, it is perfect for the larger sized families wishing to holiday together. The well-equipped kitchen offers good cooking opportunities, having Aga and electric cooker. Please note the Aga is turned off during the summer season to prevent the home from getting too warm. There is a lovely round dining table perfect to celebrate any special occasion, and comfy sofas perfect for relaxing and great movie nights-in. Steps lead into the private enclosed lawn garden with seating furniture to enjoy.
The sandy beach of Mundesley is just 9 minutes’ drive away. It also has golf course, cafes, pubs and shops. There are excellent walks direct from the doorstep, with miles of footpaths and trails to explore, including local woods, footpaths, North Walsham and Dilham Canal. Here you are ideally situated to explore the North Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are host to many attractions, with sandy beaches and activities, they are perfect for everyone. Cromer boasts a pier, with a carnival week which is held in August and, weather permitting, a spectacular New Year’s Day celebration, complete with fireworks. Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash fun pool and Sheringham Gardens. There are numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres that punctuate the region, and the popular RSPB nature and bird reserve can be found near Cley next the Sea, Blakeney and Morston.
Wroxham, 12 miles, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, for daily boat hire and river trips available, riverside cafés, pubs, shops and supermarket. The area around is a great place to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities and sports. Bacton Wood, 3 miles, is great for walking and picnic opportunities. The market town of North Walsham, 2 miles, is perfect for guests to visit the supermarkets, shops, cafés, library, banks, sports centre with swimming pool, as well as the vast bistro and gourmet eating establishments in the surrounding area. Shopaholics head to the city of Norwich, 17 miles, with two indoor shopping malls, boutiques, market square, a fantastic castle museum, cathedral, theatre, art galleries, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance, and Blickling Hall boast open air concerts during the summer season. Perfect for entertaining the younger generations are Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns craft centre and play park, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and BeWILDerwood at Horning. There are also many places within driving distance, ideal for walking your four-legged friends, including Blickling Park, where you can also enjoy lunch afterwards at the café or local pub. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wroxham, EnglandFarthings is a unique, luxuriously appointed thatched cottage in Wroxham, the heart of the Broads National Park, a very desirable location, having its own private hot tub, games cabin and tree house to enjoy.
Discerning guests will delight with the charm and character of this cottage, complimented by all the modern essentials, beautifully renovated in 2022, being a well-appointed holiday home welcoming family groups, large and small.
After a day sightseeing you can soak away the day in the hot tub or relax within the wonderful, enclosed wrap-round garden filled with mature planting, which during the summer months is an explosion of colour, a haven for butterflies, visiting bird life, and a resident hedgehog family.
Al fresco dining can be enjoyed on the patio terrace, or just sit back, enjoying the sunshine and your peaceful surroundings. Farthings has origins dating back to the late 1700s, filled with history, if you look carefully on the external brickwork, you will find carvings from former residents dating back to 1820.
Cosy during the cooler evenings, the kitchen is well equipped with large farmhouse dining table perfect for any celebration meal.
A 5 minutes’ walk from river access at Caen Meadow, a well-stocked shop and choice of two children’s playgrounds. Ideally situated to explore Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, having a wealth of amenities and waterside activities to enjoy.
For those wishing to dine out, you have an abundance of eateries to try, there are also many take-away restaurants, offering home delivery options.
Leave the car behind; being just a 15-minute walk away from Wroxham centre, where daily boat hire and river trips are available to best enjoy the expanse of waterways. Hire a canoe or kayak for the day, or even by the hour, to explore at your own pace.
Having two train stations; a mainline station leading to coastal area such as Cromer, and the city of Norwich, and the Bure Valley miniature steam gauge railway. A few minutes further drive away is Wroxham Barns, a children’s petting farm, with small funfair rides and a complex of various craft barns, café and restaurants. A must for any walkers is the hour stroll along the Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail, accessible only by boat or ferry.
For the shopaholics, head to Norwich city centre with its two indoor shopping malls, market square and many high street boutiques. For family fun head to BeWILDerwood at neighbouring Horning, offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges and marsh walks and Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, outdoor and indoor adventure park, with splash play zone.
Shops, pubs and restaurants within 1 mile. Beach 9 miles. Pub and restaurant 0.5 mile.£297From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandJust a short walk from the wonderful sandy beach, in an ideal location to explore Norfolk’s beautiful coastline, the famous Norfolk Broads National Park and access onto the coastal path. This detached holiday bungalow, refurbished in 2022, offers a wonderful holiday all year round. Boasting spacious and contemporary ground floor accommodation making it an ideal choice for guests wishing to avoid steps and stairs.
There are 3 bedrooms, two very spacious bedrooms and one with a toddler bed (suited for small children up to aged 8). There is a terrific, enclosed wrap around garden with seating furniture to enjoy both sun and shade. For your convenience is an outside toilet, and a large utility/boot room suitable for safe storage of cycles, surf and boogie boards.
The village of Bacton offers excellent walks, pub with restaurants, fish and chip shop, café and an ice cream parlour. Bacton Woods is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and it has great dog walking trails. The village is very dog friendly, and dogs are permitted on the beach, restricted in certain areas during the busy summer months. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 12 miles, and Sheringham, 19 miles, for fun at the seaside, or Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, where you can hire a day launch or join a cruise and watch the world drift by. Perfect for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, an outdoor adventure park. Another firm favourite is the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, offering both outside and inside fun, including a splash park for warmer days.
Avid gardeners can make a visit to The Old Vicarage Gardens at East Runton to enjoy the extensive gardens, its tearoom with tasty cakes and the Sheringham National Trust Park. Other National Trust properties including Felbrigg and Blickling Halls, ideal for lovers of history. The Royal Cromer and Mundesley golf courses will not disappoint golfing enthusiasts. Why not enjoy the chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore at Horsey beach, between December and February. The city of Norwich is 20 miles away and offers two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, cinema complexes, castle museum, cathedral, cafés, restaurants and pub. Sea fishing and beach 200 yards. Restaurant 70 yards. Shop, pub and ice cream parlour all within 800 yards.£133From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandA wonderful, spacious detached cottage perfect for larger families wishing to holiday together. Standing on the edge of pretty Norfolk Broads’ village of Ludham, which has a shop, post office, butchers and pub serving good food, within 6-minutes walk. Nearby Womack Staithe provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities, together with pedalo hire and a village green to just simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife.
Cobweb Cottage offers sociable and family friendly accommodation. With a spacious living room and wood burner, opening into the conservatory, commanding great views across the garden. There is a well-equipped kitchen, ideal to prepare family meals complete with breakfast table. The dining room is perfect to celebrate any special occasion in style. Upstairs there are four wonderful bedrooms, the master offering an en-suite facility, and there is a family bathroom. The rear enclosed lawned garden has its very own private hot tub where you can sit back and relax in the tranquil night under the stars. The sunny garden is perfect to relax in and offers a great opportunity for alfresco dining on warm summer evenings.
Excellent location for walkers and cyclists where you can enjoy nearby trails and footpaths that surround you. A perfect location for nature lovers, so be sure to bring sensible footwear and binoculars. For fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK, seasonal and licence required.
For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips. Roar Dinosaur Park at Lenwade with splash zone, both indoor and outdoor play areas, and dinosaur discovery trail with climbing zone, is also worth a visit. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 12 minutes’ drive, with riverside restaurants, supermarket, shops, daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy. Wroxham Barns, located on the edge of the village, has a petting farm, craft barns, small fair and restaurants. The riverside village of Horning has its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. Horning Ferry is on the outskirts of the village where you will find a marina, leisure club and pub.
There are excellent sandy beaches at Winterton-on-Sea and Sea Palling, backed with dunes, just 10 miles away. Alternative days out; enjoy the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafés and a magnet for shoppers. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park, one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia, the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Pub and shop ½ mile.£160From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandNestled in the pretty village of Wereham with village green and duck pond, it really is a welcoming property with lots to love about its stylish interior, you are sure to fall in love with this pretty, traditional cottage. Step into the well-equipped farmhouse kitchen with dining table, great to cook in and dine at home. For those who prefer to eat out, the village pub serving good food is just 90 yards away (2 minutes’ walk). The spacious living room has comfy sofas and a wood burner, perfect to curl up alongside on cooler evenings, and there is also a downstairs modern bathroom. On the first floor you will find two lovely bedrooms and a separate toilet. To the front is an enclosed paved courtyard, offering additional off-road parking, and perfect to sit, relax and enjoy your morning coffee.
Just 20 minutes from stunning Thetford Forest with High Lodge and Go Ape, you will find yourself blessed with picturesque walks and surrounded by wildlife. In fact, there great circular walks direct from your doorstep. Within 40 minutes’ drive you will arrive to the stunning North Norfolk Coastline with its sand dunes, stunning cliff lines, sand and shingle beaches, salt and clay marshes and picturesque quays. The traditional seaside town of Hunstanton with its Sea Life Centre, and Heacham for Norfolk Lavender, both offer wide sandy beaches stretching miles and a wide range of activities for young and old alike. Seeking culture, visit the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn, the Royal Sandringham Estate and Holkham and Houghton Halls, all which host lots of great events throughout the year. Be sure to bring along your golf clubs as there are many great golf courses within the surrounding area. Foodies will enjoy the many places to eat, which will suit all tastes and pockets. Pub 90 yards. Shop and supermarket 2 miles. Beach 23 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandJust a short walk from the wonderful sandy beach perfect for dog walking, in an ideal location to explore Norfolk’s beautiful coastline, the famous Norfolk Broads National Park and access onto the coastal path. This lovely, sociable cottage has been comfortably furnished throughout and well equipped making it an ideal choice for groups of family or friends wanting to holiday together in style. Having four wonderful bedrooms, three doubles, a king size bedroom, plus an extra child’s fold out bed, the accommodation really does have everything you need for an all year-round holiday retreat.
The village of Bacton offers lovely walks, pub with restaurant, village shop, excellent fish and chip shop, Chinese takeaway restaurant, pizza and kebab shop, gift shop and 2 cafés. Bacton Woods is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and it has great walking trails. There is a good children’s playground within 5 minutes walking distance, also offering additional free parking for the property. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 11 miles, and Sheringham, 15 miles, for fun at the seaside, or Wroxham, 13 miles, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, where you can hire a day launch or join a cruise and watch the world drift by.
Perfect for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, an outdoor adventure park. Another firm favourite is the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, offering both outside and inside fun, including a splash park for warmer days. Avid gardeners can make a visit to The Old Vicarage Gardens at East Runton to enjoy the extensive gardens, its tearoom with tasty cakes, and the Sheringham National Trust Park. Other National Trust properties including Felbrigg and Blickling Halls, ideal for lovers of history. The Royal Cromer and Mundesley golf courses will not disappoint golfing enthusiasts.
Why not enjoy the chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore at Horsey beach, between December and February. The city of Norwich is 21 miles away and offers two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, cinema complexes, castle museum, cathedral, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Sea fishing and beach 700 yards. Restaurant 350 yards. Shop and pub 1400 yards.£131From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandSitting on the outskirts of Cromer with great road links and off-road parking, Rose Cottage (UK41345) and Primrose Cottage (UK41346) have everything you need for a lovely coastal holiday, each cottage sleeps six people in two bedrooms. Just a 20-minute walk to the wide sandy beach of East Runton or the entrance to Felbrigg Hall with its beautiful scenic walks, and a half hour stroll into the centre of Cromer, you really can use your car as little or often as you like on this holiday.
The two cottages really do give you a warm welcome, with Rose Cottage being furnished in a traditional style and Primrose Cottage offering a more contemporary style. Both properties have a wood burner, including a dual aspect in cosy Rose Cottage. The beauty of these properties lie not only in the charming cottages themselves but also in their location, as you are perfectly placed to enjoy the three highlights of Norfolk, the coast, the Broads and the city.
Cromer itself offers a sand and shingle beach, an Edwardian promenade and of course the famous pier, which is the perfect place for a coffee and a spot of people watching. Here you will also find a great mix of high street and artisan shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, along with traditional seaside amusements, a cinema and Amazonia Zoo. In fact, this whole coastline is packed with attractions and boasts dramatic cliff lines, picturesque quays, salt and cley marshes, sand, and shingle beaches, and rolling sand dunes. Cromer is also home to a mainline railway which can take you to the heart of the Norfolk Broads and to the fine city of Norwich, should you wish for a break from driving. Other places to visit include the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, the Bure Valley, and North Norfolk Railway, BeWilderwood, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and Sheringham Park. With Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes, along with boat trips to sea to see the seals and along the Broads, you’ll soon see why this area is so popular. And you’re sure to be back just to fit it in. When you are, we bet you’ll choose one of these lovely cottages again for your holiday too.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSitting pretty in the outskirts of the sought-after North Norfolk village of Gimingham, Rupert’s Barn offers a stylish retreat for those looking to be close to the stunning coastline while being tucked away enough for a getaway from the stresses and strains of every-day life.
Open plan with high ceilings, which create a light, airy and spacious feel, this property has character in spades and really does offer the ’wow’ factor. The accommodation is all on the ground floor and guests will find much to love about this luxury barn, which accommodates up to four guests and offers two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. There are two comfortable bedrooms, each with a hairdryer. The private, enclosed garden is perfect for a morning coffee or perhaps for a sundowner, and with the addition of the gorgeous wood burner, this property really is a year-round retreat, whether you are bringing your four-legged friends or not. With a very well-equipped kitchen, a stylish dining area and a comfortable living room, you may well be tempted to relax, unwind and read a book by the fire or maybe log in your Netflix account and catch up on some of those boxsets you’ve been planning to watch. The property also has a ring doorbell that can see over car park. But if you can tear yourself away you will discover that the very best of Norfolk is right on your doorstep.
With coastal habitats galore ranging from wide sandy beaches and grassy dunes to salt and clay marshes and picturesque quays, beach lovers will be spoilt for choice. Check out nearby Mundesley which locals consider to be one of the best beaches around as it is a little quieter than its near neighbour, Cromer. But don’t miss out on a trip to that town too because here you will find the famous pier, the Edwardian promenade and lots of great seaside attractions including amusements, a cinema and a zoo. The gateway to the glorious Norfolk Broads is just a half an hour drive away too and you can be in the fine city of Norwich in around 40 minutes. Add in the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, RSPB Cley Marshes and Sheringham Park, The Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and BeWilderwood and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. And after a busy day out and about, you get the best treat of all, a return to Rupert’s Barn to dream of adventures yet to come. Just perfect. Beach 2¼ miles.£119From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandThis detached property enjoys a beautiful location with uninterrupted views across the meadows where the river winds through, ideal for spotting the abundant birds and wildlife. Surrounded by its wrap around garden, completely nestled amongst woodlands and marshland. This idyllic location is a paradise for nature lovers, so be sure to bring sensible footwear and binoculars.
The pretty conservation village of Ludham, 4 minutes’ drive, with a post office, shop, pub, tearoom and good butcher. There are so many eateries and riverside pubs to enjoy in the area. Womack Water, Potter Heigham, Horning and Wroxham all offer opportunity for daily boat hire, tuition and hire of paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing. You will find wide sandy beaches backed by dunes at Hemsby, Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling, along with Great Yarmouth, with its funfair and traditional seaside amusements. Excellent location for walkers and cyclists where you can enjoy nearby trails and footpaths that surround you.
For the children there is nearby BeWILDerwood Adventure Park and Roar Dinosaur Park. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, 11 minutes’ drive, with riverside restaurants, supermarket, shops, daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy and Wroxham Barns. The riverside village of Horning has a selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. Horning Ferry is on the outskirts of the village where you will find a marina, leisure club and pub. Alternative days out; enjoy the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafés and a magnet for shoppers. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which includes Felbrigg Hall, the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall. Beach 10 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
