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.
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandThis 18th-century, converted stable block offers character and charm within the Norfolk village of Winterton-on-Sea, situated within 350 yards of a nature reserve with sand dunes, a sandy beach and home of the Little Tern and protected Natterjack Toad. Nearby, visitors can view seals or visit Horsey Beach seal colony from late November to see the seal pups. For traditional seaside attractions, Great Yarmouth is 9 miles away, or visit Hemsby, 1 mile, Norfolk Broads, 6 miles or Norwich, with its cathedral, castle, museums and shops. For children, visit Pleasurewood Hills or BeWILDerwood. Horsey Wind Pump (National Trust), walking and birdwatching are available locally. Shop 100 yards, pub serving food 350 yards.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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New Buckenham, EnglandWelcome to St Mary’s Chapel, a captivating retreat steeped in history, nestled in the heart of New Buckenham, Norfolk. Originally built as a 12th-century chapel, this remarkable property has recently undergone a meticulous renovation, seamlessly blending its historic charm with modern comforts.
This enchanting property accommodates up to eight guests, offering a perfect blend of communal spaces and private sanctuaries. On the ground floor, discover a living room, dining room, study, and a library area adorned with original beams and a wood burner. Unwind with a Smart TV or lose yourself in a good book while the flames dance in the background. The recently renovated kitchen, a focal point of the home, is a culinary haven awaiting your creativity, the modern amenities are seamlessly integrated for your convenience. A bathroom, as well as a separate shower room, add to the functionality of the ground floor, ensuring that every guest’s needs are met. The sleeping quarters are thoughtfully arranged across the property. The first bedroom boasts a comfortable double bed, while the second bedroom features two inviting singles. The third bedroom echoes the comfort of another double bed, and the fourth bedroom is adorned with bunk beds suitable for guests of all ages. Between bedrooms three and four, a newly added shower room provides an additional touch of delight, featuring a convenient walk-in shower. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a thoughtful welcome pack, setting the tone for a memorable stay. It’s the perfect introduction to the warmth and hospitality that St Mary’s Chapel exudes.
Beyond the chapel’s walls, New Buckenham offers a quaint village atmosphere, inviting exploration of its historic sites and charming local amenities such as a recently opened café to refuel after a day of exploring. Discover the picturesque surroundings, or venture further to explore Norfolk’s diverse attractions, from scenic walks in the countryside to visits to nearby historic landmarks. St Mary’s Chapel beckons as a unique blend of history and modern comfort, inviting you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of New Buckenham and create lasting memories in this meticulously renovated 12th-century gem with its stone walls, and unrestricted access to a privately owned, ruined castle, set within a moated area - access to the castle is not exclusive as members of the public can pay to visit. A public footpath runs past the property. Shop and pub 500 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eccles-on-Sea, EnglandNeatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful bungalow, one of a cluster of five, makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday and boasts a kitchen which was newly fitted in 2021. Fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are just a few miles away.
Sea Palling, the local village, has an independent life boat, and mission boards displayed in the church which list rescues going back over 100 years.
The quiet beach, a short walk up and over the sand dune, is home to many waders, and is home to a protected breeding colony of little terns in the summer, while on Horsey Beach, just a short drive down the coast, grey seals give birth to their pups in the winter. Norwich, once England’s second city, has fine medieval buildings, including the cathedral, a Norman castle (now housing the museum) and everything for the shopping addict! There is a supermarket in Stalham, 6 miles. Beach 300 yards (via footpath). Shop, pub and café 1 mile.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
East Rudham, EnglandCaradon House is a stunning 5-star, Grade II listed building that has been lovingly re-designed to provide an excellent base not far from Sandringham and Burnham Market, from which discerning guests can explore all that North Norfolk has to offer. All of the rooms are decorated to a very high standard to provide light and airy accommodation, and with informal and formal dining areas, a large kitchen and separate cooking area, lots of well-appointed bathrooms, four areas in which to relax and unwind and a large garden to enjoy the sunshine in, everything really has been thought of to provide maximum comfort.
Close by, quaint Norfolk fishing villages line the coast, offering beaches, quays, and marshes galore to explore. In truth, there are far too many to name them all, but Brancaster, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Blakeney are all within easy reach. There are also a series of nature reserves to explore, including the RSPB site, Titchwell Marsh, home to nesting avocets, bitterns, and marsh harriers. From the little harbour at Brancaster Staithe, take a boat trip and enjoy the views of the coastline and a stop off at Scolt Head Island, a bird sanctuary and nature reserve. For a change of pace, and less than half an hour’s drive away, head to the Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton, with its beach that seems to go on for ever, unusual striped cliffs towering over sixty feet high, and a Sea Life Centre, fun fair, indoor swimming pool, and a cliff-top golf course. In fact, golfers really will be spoilt for choice with The Royal West Norfolk (Brancaster) Golf Club, Hunstanton and Fakenham also close by.
There is lots you can do to work up an appetite and, although the kitchen at Caradon House simply begs to be used, foodies will find lots of reasons to eat out as Norfolk’s burgeoning good food reputation continues to grow. Great food can be found virtually on the doorstep and a little further afield with all tastes catered for, often using local produce. With bustling market towns, great walks, and cycle routes and so much to see and do, if you can tear yourself away from beautiful Caradon House, you really will be spoilt for choice. Beach 15/20-minute drive. Gastro pub and coffee/shop in village.£810From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Dunham, EnglandEnjoying the perfect countryside setting abundant with birds and wildlife, this single-storey detached holiday cottage stands within the owner’s grounds, with its own enclosed patio garden and a further 2 acres of pasture land (shared with the owner) to explore. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy sightings of the visiting barn owl and paddock buzzards. A network of miles of quiet lanes and trails offer excellent walking and cycling opportunities. The cottage is furnished and equipped offering open plan living with laminate floors throughout and provides an excellent standard of accommodation making it a perfect choice at any time of year. There is a small farm shop on the premises which supplies home made produce as well as a few basic essentials. Available from April to October, there is a purpose-built swimming facility for dogs, and guests can book to use the pool on a daily basis, subject to availability, free of charge. An ideal location just a short drive of the North Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, pretty coastal villages and RSPB nature and bird reserves. Boasting a central position within a few miles’ drive of the convenience provided by the major Norfolk towns of East Dereham, Swaffham and Fakenham. Castle Acre, 5 miles, for castle ruins, a good pub and café. The Royal Sandringham Estate, is 18 miles. The city of Norwich, is 25 miles, for excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, 32 miles, capital of the famous Norfolk Broads, for daily boat hire and river trips are available to explore the miles of inland waterways and riverside cafés. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
The Paddock, EnglandQuietly nestled in the seaside village of Happisburgh, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse (open to the public on some Sundays during summer, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top). Happisburgh beach is a wonderful sandy cove beach backed by cliffs, celebrated and regarded to be one of the best beaches in the area. An ideal location for exploring the wonderful coastline with excellent sandy beaches, seaside villages and the national park Norfolk Broads, famous for its miles of inland waterways and birdlife. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, only 12 miles. Visit the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, with pier and theatre hosting live entertainment during the summer season, promenade, shops, cafés and plenty of eateries. Sheringham, home to North Norfolk Steam Railway, shops, cafés and more eateries, is also worth a visit. The East Ruston Vicarage Gardens and its café is a short drive. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing (in season) are all available locally. Market town of Stalham 6 miles for supermarket, fuel station, shops and eateries. Pub with restaurant in village, 500 yards. Pop up shop on local caravan site. Happisburgh beach 800 yards. Cart Gap beach 1 mile.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Skeyton, EnglandStanding detached with its own enclosed garden, Little Tree Cottage is set in perfect tranquillity in the grounds of the owner’s home with paddocks. There are miles of quiet country lanes and woodland walks to be enjoyed right from the doorstep, and the property also makes a convenient base for exploring both the Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk Coast. Jam-packed with charm, this barn conversion has been delightfully furnished and equipped, to provide guests with a warm welcome regardless of the time of year. The property boasts an open-plan living room with a wood-burning stove, a contemporary styled, well-equipped kitchen, and being all on one level, it’s also ideal for guests that would rather avoid stairs.
The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer wide sandy beaches and a host of attractions within a 30-minute drive. Cromer boasts a pier, a carnival week 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 Leisure and Fitness Centre and Sheringham Gardens. Numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres punctuate the region, and popular RSPB nature and bird reserves can be found around Cley-next-the-Sea, Blakeney and Morston. Head to the seaside village of Mundesley, 8 miles, for its superb sandy beach and charming village centre. Dubbed ‘capital of the Norfolk Broads’, Wroxham provides daily boat hire, river trips, shops, waterside cafés and restaurants, making it an ideal starting point to explore the Broads, just 4 miles away from the property. Visit the market town of North Walsham, 3 miles, for its farmers’ market, shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarket.
A day trip to Norwich is a must during your stay. Just 13 miles away, the city and county town boasts a fantastic castle ’turned’ museum, cathedral, excellent shopping, a theatre, numerous art galleries, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance. Blickling Hall boasts open-air concerts and events during the summer season. Appealing to children is Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and West Runton Shire Horse Centre. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blakeney, EnglandSet in the picturesque coastal village of Stiffkey and just 5 minutes from Wells-next-the-Sea, this detached holiday cottage provides light and airy accommodation with lots of original features. Originally a barn belonging to the Manor House it enjoys a peaceful setting. Stiffkey offers access to the sea via its famous and much photographed salt marshes and is famous for its Stewkey Blues; plump and tasty cockles, which are blue in colour due to the mud in which they live.
This whole part of the North Norfolk Coastline offers a range of picturesque seaside villages and towns, salt marshes, shingle beaches and wide golden sands that are perfect for sunbathing, relaxing or for bracing walks. Whichever way you travel from Stiffkey, you will find much to see and do. Its closest and arguably most popular neighbour is Well-next-the-Sea, with its narrow-gauge railway, pretty quayside and mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. Further along lies Holkham, home to Holkham Hall and a beautiful beach that featured in the film Shakespeare in Love. Hunstanton boasts a Sea Life Sanctuary, a small fairground and lots of traditional seaside entertainment for parents and children alike. To the east, Blakeney offers the chance to take a boat trip to see the seal colonies, and it’s also a prime spot for crabbing. The bustling seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer are a must-visit during your stay, with their fantastic beaches and a famous pier. History buffs will find that along with Holkham Hall, The Sandringham Estate and Blickling Hall (National Trust) are within easy reach as well.
When you feel like a change of pace, you can head to the medieval city of Norwich, or follow the Hanseatic Trail through old King’s Lynn. Add in RSPB sites and a wealth of wildlife reserves, great walks and cycle routes, tasty restaurants and charming cafés, and you’ll see exactly why this part of Norfolk remains a very popular choice for holiday goers. After a busy day exploring, you will find that Manor Cottage is just the place to relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. Beach ½ mile. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£107From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandA well-presented semi-detached cottage resting in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Sandringham 9.4 miles; King's Lynn 16.5 miles£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
King's Lynn, EnglandThis spacious barn conversion resides in King’s Lynn. Rural. Enclosed patio. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Sandringham 7 miles; Snettisham 11.1 miles; Hunstanton 16.4 miles.£166From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
