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.
- Happisburgh, EnglandSituated on a private park, this detached holiday bungalow is just a short stroll from the stunning sandy beach. There is an enclosed large garden to the rear with plenty of space to play or simply relax. A great place to return too after a day of fun, you can grab a seat and enjoy the last of the evening sunshine whilst relaxing on the patio. There is a large green to the front of the property too. The village of Bacton offers a children’s play area, lovely walks, woodland perfect for picnic opportunities, two pubs, restaurants, fish and chip shop, café and an ice cream parlour.
The seaside resorts of Cromer, 13 miles, and Sheringham, 17 miles, provide a great day out. Be sure to bring your sea fishing rod and catch your supper. Wroxham, the Capital of the Broads, is within easy reach. The stark natural beauty of the Broads is best appreciated from the water, and with daily river trips or boats to hire, Wroxham is as good a place as any to start down the River Bure. The outdoor tree adventure park BeWILDerwood at Horning is a great place for children to burn off some energy. For avid gardeners, a visit to the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston is a must, and golfers won’t be disappointed with the courses at The Royal Cromer and Mundesley nearby. National Trust properties in the vicinity include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park and Horsey Windpump. Visit Horsey Beach between December and February for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Alternatively, the historical city of Norwich, 21 miles, boasts two indoor shopping malls, market square, cafés, restaurants, castle museum, cathedral and theatre. Excellent walking, cycling, bird watching and sea fishing are all available locally. Beach 50 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£80From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Brundall, EnglandThis is the perfect riverside setting, with wonderful views and a great base for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Enjoying an excellent waterside location, and commanding views of the River Yare, this single-story detached lodge offers a unique holiday experience and has been furnished and equipped to a good standard. Whatever type of holiday you are looking for, it can be as active or as laid back as you want it to be, and you are sure to be pleased. Although set in a peaceful location, this property is linked to the modern world with Wi-Fi access. There is private quay-headed mooring for a motor launch (available for hire by prior arrangement), and this location is perfect for river fishing. Full advantage is taken of the stunning riverside views from the property itself, which can be further savoured from the decked seating terrace leading directly to the waterside. An ideal location for relaxing, soaking up the sun, and watching the boats pass by. Boat hire is available locally, and pre-booking is recommended from the local boat yard.
This is an excellent central location for exploring Norfolk. Set in the village of Brundall, popular for boat building and hire, with its own railway station, mini market, post office, takeaway restaurants, and local pubs all serving good food. Easily accessible by train or car, the city of Norwich, half an hour’s drive away, is excellent for shopping, cafés, theatre, cinema complexes, the cathedral and the castle museum. The pretty Broadland villages, countryside, and RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen are all nearby. Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches, backed with dunes, are 12 miles away. Great Yarmouth is easily accessible by car or train, as are the surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport, and Hopton-on-Sea, all offer great entertainment, ideal for a family holiday. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, BeWILDderwood at Horning, and Dinosaur Park at Lenwade offer a great family day out. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 170 yards.£104From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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.£284From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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.£67From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Melton Constable, EnglandDating back to the 1800s, The Chapel still has many of its original features, including a very high ceiling in the open plan living space which really helps to create the feeling of spacious accommodation and also serve as a great reminder that you are staying in what was a working Methodist chapel until this century. Boasting a modern kitchen, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, The Chapel really does have all you need for a great stay.
Nestled within the sought after village of Hindolveston, the stunning North Norfolk coast lies just 20 minutes away. Visit Blakeney for the quay and the Norfolk pursuit of crabbing, or go a little further west and visit much photographed Wells-next-the-Sea with its wide sandy beach, quaint streets and picturesque quay. Head east for Weybourne beach and a little further to the bustling coastal market towns of Cromer and Sheringham. The pretty market town of Holt is very popular with the locals and as you discover its unique high street with lots of places to shop, eat and drink, you will soon discover why they flock here to just potter and people watch. History buffs will enjoy trips to Holkham Hall, Blickling Estate and The Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter of which is home to the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular show.
With the Norfolk Broads just under 40 minutes away, you should make time for a visit to these famous waterways too. Those looking for a change of pace should plan in a trip to Norwich with its numerous museums, art galleries, cinemas, theatres and of course its imposing Norman castle. Perfect for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers, and with plenty to do locally, you are sure to be back for a return visit to The Chapel, just to fit it all in. Beach 11½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£131From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Sheringham, EnglandThe Gresham Hall Estate is simply breathtaking and guests choosing to book one of the apartments in the wing or even Gresham Hall will not be disappointed! The entire property has been refurbished and refurnished to a superb standard in 2019 and all four properties can be booked together to accommodate 20 guests, making this the perfect choice for family celebrations. A welcome pack of milk, bread, butter, jam, marmalade and honey is provided for all properties
As you make your way down the impressive, winding, private driveway which leads to Gresham Hall, you will feel the weight of the world leave your shoulders. Set within the beautiful country estate, whether you choose to stay at one of the apartments, or book the hall and become Lord of the Manor for the duration of your holiday, you are sure to be delighted by your tastefully presented and stylish accommodation. For guests staying at Gresham Hall (ref UK10641), there is a bedroom and a shower room across the hallway on the ground floor for less mobile guests. And less mobile couples who would still like to experience this estate will find ground floor accommodation in Ground Wing (ref UK10638).
Gresham Hall was built by Colonel Batt (hence the bat over the front door), between October 1907 and April 1908 using wooden scaffolding, labour and materials from the Gresham Estate, and the bricks were baked in a local kiln. Colonel Batt was very innovative, and after the war he generated his own electricity which served the property for many years, now having been replaced by a more eco-friendly pellet boiler to provide lots of hot water and cosy heating. The present owner bought the property in the 1980s and the family grew up there, enjoying the beautiful estate to the full. The current renovations were carried out between 2017 and 2019, giving the properties their contemporary feel and all the modern conveniences required by discerning guests for a lovely holiday.
If you can tear yourself away from your sumptuous surroundings, you will find yourself within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and also within the heart of the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. The lovely market towns of Sheringham and Holt are just minutes away and offer lots of great places to eat, drink and shop with Sheringham also offering a wide, sandy beach. Cromer, with its famous pier, is also close by. In fact, head east or west from here and explore lots of pretty seaside towns and villages, each offering unique coastal habitats including sandy or shingle beaches, marshes and pretty quays.
Those visiting Norfolk for the first time should also visit the Norfolk Broads, not least of all because Wroxham, considered by many as the ’Gateway to the Norfolk Broads’, is under 40 minutes away. History buffs will enjoy the Blickling Estate, Holkham Hall, the Muckleburgh Military Collection, Thursford Steam Collection and a host of other attractions too including Cromer Zoo, Langham Glass and the Sheringham to Holt Steam Railway. And of course there are cycle routes, walks and wildlife opportunities galore, all waiting for you to explore. Then return each evening to the Gresham Estate for a good night’s sleep and to dream of adventures yet to come. What a joy! Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£110From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Thetford, EnglandSuperbly redesigned, this large, detached and elegant farmhouse dating from the 17th century is perfect for quality time with family and friends. Colveston Manor offers oodles of space inside and out. With its beautifully large, enclosed, south-facing garden the manor enjoys an idyllic position on a working sheep and cattle farm. Sitting at the end of a long tree-lined drive, with majestic oak trees, surrounded by grazing meadows, open farmland and ancient woods where wild deer roam, typical of the Brecks, this character filled country home is perfect for exploring the many delights of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
From your doorstep there are meadows, fields and woodland for great walks, cycle routes and nature trails. Close by lies the 47,000 acres of Thetford Forest with High Lodge recreational site and, for adrenaline-junkies, there’s the Go Ape tree-top adventure. City lovers can explore the medieval city of Norwich with its imposing Norman castle; Kings Lynn and its fascinating Hanseatic Quarter; Ely with its magnificent cathedral the ’Ship of the Fens’; the university city of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey.
Coast lovers can be at the spectacular North Norfolk coast in less than an hour. Here you will find lots of pretty coastal villages and towns with wide sandy or shingle beaches, bustling quays and wild marshes all waiting to be explored, and where you can enjoy delicious food and drink. Wildlife watchers can take their pick. At Colveston, catch the barn owl hunt and the wild deer at dusk; there’s the coastal collection of birding sites at Titchwell or Cley Marshes and inland there are the fabulous gatherings of wetland birds of Welney or the nightingales of nearby Foulden Common.
Year round there are activities and attractions for all ages nearby including Gooderstone Water Gardens, National Trust Oxburgh Hall, Stowe Farm and Neolithic Grimes Graves flint mine in the heart of King’s forest. Take to two wheels on the Norfolk Cycle Way with lots of routes and quiet roads. With so much to explore in every direction, you will be spoilt for choice what to do, before returning back home for a relaxing evening in the garden or by the wood burner and a good night’s sleep. Shop, pub and restaurant 2¼ miles.£193From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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.£94From price per night based on 7 night stay
- North Walsham, EnglandAccessed by a private tarmacked drive and set in a quiet rural location, The Long Barn has been stylishly converted to include some luxury fixtures and fittings such as quality linens, large showers, twin basins and LVT flooring. Adjoining Wheelwrights (UKC4319), it provides stylish yet comfortable accommodation for guests looking for something special for their North Norfolk break. The Long Barn is perfect for families and couples alike and boasts two bathrooms and bags of style. Located just under 7 miles from the stunning Norfolk coastline, and with the beautiful Norfolk Broads at Dilham Staithe accessible from the bottom of the drive; this really is a great choice for those who want to experience all that this region has to offer. There’s no slipway, but it is possible to launch your own kayak, canoe, inflatable dinghy or to lower a small craft. Fishing in season is also available (licence required), while day boats can be hired at Wayford Bridge, just 3 miles away.
Discover a string of pretty coastal towns and villages including Cromer with its famous pier, Sheringham with the North Norfolk Railway and Sheringham Park; Cley with its marshland habitat, and Blakeney and Wells-next-the-Sea with their picturesque quays. For a slightly different waterside experience head to Wroxham, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, where you can captain your own day launch or join a chartered tour and just let the World drift blissfully by. History buffs will enjoy the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections and the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates, or a trip to the medieval city of Norwich. The young at heart will also find much to love with lots of traditional seaside attractions, Amazonia Zoo and BeWILDerwood.
After a day of exploring you may have built up an appetite, foodies will also be delighted to discover Norfolk’s burgeoning food scene with lots of great places to eat, many of which serve seasonal menus packed with local produce. Add in great walks and cycle routes, virtually from your doorstep, three great golf courses close by and fishing almost on-site, you really will have so much to do that you’ll have to come back just to fit it all in. Beach 6 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
This property can be booked together with Wheelwrights (UKC4319) to accommodate up to 8 guests.£135From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blakeney, EnglandTucked away alongside the Coast Road, this lovely detached house is located opposite the unspoilt salt marshes of the North Norfolk coastal landscape. On a listed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can enjoy wonderful views of Cley windmill and the village.
Located down a quiet lane just off the main coastal road, on the edge of the village of Cley-next-the-Sea, this brick and flint cottage is full of character. Boasting an elegant design and comfortably furnished, the property offers a homely and inviting welcome. With plenty of space to join together, the spacious kitchen/dining room features bi-folding doors opening to the large patio, where you’ll find a bubbling private hot tub. The living room has a cosy wood burner and leads to the conservatory with its wonderful views. There is a separate snug with a further TV and wood burner, the perfect place for some privacy to relax and unwind.
The local area has some excellent bird watching opportunities, and walking and cycling can be enjoyed directly from the doorstep. Cley-next-the-Sea is just a 10-minute walk away and is home to award-winning cafés, tea rooms, smoked fish house, windmill, art galleries and a pub serving good food. There is a shingle beach which can be accessed by footpath, and an eco-friendly visitor centre with a cafe, shop and information about the birds and wildlife of the salt marshes. Blakeney Quay is a 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away. Walkers and cyclists will find an abundance of picturesque coastal routes right on the doorstep, and having worked up an appetite, you will be delighted to discover North Norfolk’s emerging ’foodie’ reputation. Sandy beach 8½ miles, Cley beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£274From price per night based on 7 night stay