Dog-Friendly Holidays Norfolk

Enjoying a delightful waterside position, with excellent views of the water, private mooring and its own day launch for guests, Caracol is a spacious, detached property which provides ideal holiday accommodation at any time of the year. A lawned garden leads to the river’s edge and mooring, with an 8-seat private motor launch, available free of charge on request directly with the owner, to help guests explore the popular waterways and pretty Broads villages. The property has a large, fully enclosed decked area, the perfect location for relaxation and watching the boating activity. Having its own water frontage also means fishing is literally on the doorstep (seasonal and licensed). The property is situated just minutes from the heart of Wroxham, which is known as the ‘Capital of the Broads’, with its waterside restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops. Sailing, walking, nature trails, bicycle hire and golf are all available locally. The coast, with its sandy beaches, is only 12 miles and visitors can experience the delights of the attractive coastal villages. For the children, a day out at BeWILDerwood in Horning or Wroxham Barns are a short drive away. Alternatively spend a day in the city of Norwich, 8 miles, with its cathedral, museums, theatres and a vast array of cafes and shops. National Trust properties well worth visiting include Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Horsey Windpump. Shop 750 yards, pub 1 mile.

With bespoke features and luxurious accommodation this property really does have the ‘WOW’ factor. This isn’t a holiday home that you book to sleep in after a day out and about, although there is lots to see and do in this area. This is a house to relax in with friends and family, and so well equipped that you’ll want for nothing during your stay. The perfect escape with a 10-minute easy walking distance to the beach, shops, pub and restaurant.

A superb contemporary, fully equipped kitchen to cook in, complete Neff appliances and double butler sink with waste disposal and a dining area to break bread and build memories. It is the perfect spacious family home for you and the family to enjoy, the cottage is perfect for two families holidaying together, or groups of couples to hang out in, somewhere to entertain and enjoy. The whole family can get together and enjoy all that Norfolk, and especially Seaglass, has to offer. Discerning guests will find much to love about this high-end retreat and family home, which has been designed by the owners and fully renovated and restored to the highest standards to create a luxurious coastal escape that you are sure to fall in love with.

With bi-fold doors from the main family room and kitchen that really do allow you to bring this outside in and a fire pit, outdoor dining and BBQ area, this property is a great year-round choice. There is also a hot and cold outside hose for sandy feet and dogs. Boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a separate ground floor toilet, this property has lots of space to relax in, including a snug/movie room which features a gas wood burner, a large corner sofa and Yamaha piano for those musical moments, along with a home office area, complete with printer and wiring for games consoles (please bring your own). With touches like mood lighting and vaulted ceilings in some of the bedrooms and bathrooms, and indeed distant sea-views to be enjoyed in some first-floor rooms too, this property really does have everything you need for a fantastic stay and is perfect whether you are enjoying a family holiday, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, or are just looking for that something extra special for your family holiday.

Close to wide, sandy Overstrand beach, the village itself also has a post office, convenience store and some great places to eat and drink. Venture just a little further however and discover Cromer, with its Edwardian seafront and famous pier along with a great range of places to shop, eat and dine. In fact, Norfolk is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene so whatever your taste buds you are sure to find something wonderful to enjoy. Coast lovers can head East or West and find a range of beach habitats including salt and Cley Marshes, especially good for birdwatching, picturesque quays, rolling sand dunes and an array of sand or shingle beaches. The Norfolk Broads is where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore these waterways in style.

Add in excellent golf courses, two of which are cliff top, RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Sheringham Park, the Flebrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates and a host of family attractions such as North Norfolk Railways, Bewilderwood, the Thursford Collection and Amazonia Zoo, and you will see why people have been travelling to this part of Norfolk for generations. This trip will be extra special for you because you get to return to Seaglass and relax with a glass of something by the fire, or maybe in the garden. Beach ½ mile.

Spacious, light and airy, this luxury property offers stylish accommodation for families and friends looking for somewhere that it is a joy to cook and dine in. Sleeping up to eight guests in four bedrooms this is a place to gather and raise a glass or two to memories past and to enjoy making some new ones. With a separate formal dining room with doors that open on to the garden, it is possible to bring the outside in while enjoying your meal. There is also a double bedroom on the ground floor, along with a ground floor walk-in shower room so if you have more mature guests they will never need to go upstairs, making this a great choice for three generations travelling together. As well as a lovely sociable living room, there is a snug with seating and a TV for younger guests, or the young at heart, who enjoy playing console games or just want to hang out with people more their own age. With all this at the Laurels it would be easy to assume that you will spend much of your break relaxing together on-site but venture a little further and you will find lots of great things to see and do.
In just over twenty minutes you will find yourself at the start of the stunning Norfolk coastline. Explore the rolling sand dunes in Heacham and build a sandcastle, paddle along the shoreline or go wild swimming. Off season, this is also one of the beaches the locals head to for bracing walks. A little further and you will be in Hunstanton, known locally as Sunny Hunny. Here you will find a wide, sandy beach and lots of traditional seaside attractions including a Sealife Centre. You can also take seasonal boat trips from here to explore the waters. Travel further along the coast and discover salt and clay marshes and picturesque quays all waiting to be explored. If history is your thing you are also in for a treat with the Sandringham, Holkham and Houghton estates and Peckover House all within easy reach. And nature lovers will enjoy trips to RSPB Snettisham and Welney Wetlands. And after working up an appetite you will be very pleased to discover that there are lots of great places to eat in the area, many of which serve seasonal local produce. There are also a range of family friendly chain eateries at a nearby retail park too. That is of course if you don’t want to hang out around the large island at the Laurels and cook in that lovely kitchen. You are sure to agree that this property is a great find!

Set in the heart of the tranquil Broadland village of Ludham, just a 5 minutes’ walk from the village centre and 10 minutes’ walk to Womack Water with its village green and boat moorings. Tucked away in a cul de sac, Toadstool Cottage offers spacious, contemporary, and comfortably furnished home from home, boasting an enclosed lawn garden with seating furniture, secure for children and dogs alike.
Ludham village boasts a post office and stores, public house, tearoom, butcher, and doctor’s surgery. Nearby is Womack Staithe, where you can launch paddle boards is part of the Norfolk Broads and provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities together with pedaloes and boat hire and a village green to enjoy an ice-cream, simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities available in the area, with miles of riverside and countryside walks available locally.
Set amongst a gentle and tranquil landscape, dotted with ancient churches, wind pumps and nature reserves, this area of Norfolk offers a wealth of opportunity to enjoy the countryside at any pace. Nearby, How Hill Nature Reserve with its marshes, meadows, woodland, and open water, is well worth exploring. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful, and a number of Broadland centres offer bike and canoe hire - possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife.
Visitors can also hire hourly/day boats at Potter Heigham, 2 miles. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 7 miles away, and is perfect for daily boat hire, river trips, riverside restaurants, cafés, pubs, and shops. For the children, BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top adventure park and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade both promise children a day to remember. The lovely dune backed sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Winterton on Sea are just 8 miles. For lively family fun, visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements, and Pleasure wood Hills theme park at Lowestoft. Pub within 1 mile.

An ideal venue for extended families and friends wanting to holiday together. Tucked away in peaceful countryside, surrounded by its own large lawn gardens, this period detached farmhouse is ideal for larger families and friends wanting to enjoy time together. Offering oodles of space, packed with character, styled, furnished and equipped with modern day comforts.

Typically, the heart of every home, this spacious kitchen will not disappoint. It is well equipped with range cooker, large island, pantry and USB-charger points. The dining table offers a great place to hang out, and opportunity to dine together. French doors lead to the seating terrace and large lawn gardens. The sitting room boasts a wood burning stove to snuggle up to on the cooler evenings whilst watching the TV. The snug/TV room offers another alternative to hang out. The large mature garden wraps around and is just waiting for you to sit in and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Stairs lead up to first floor with five bedrooms, two of which offer en-suite shower room facilities.

For guests seeking food or drinks away from the home, there are many eateries and local inns within a 15 minutes’ drive. The location is great with an easy road network to explore the wealth of delights that both the Norfolk and Suffolk counties have to offer. Both have wonderful coastlines with plenty of lovely sandy beaches to explore. Southwold is a traditional seaside town with a pier, lighthouse and glorious promenade of colourful beach huts, plus delicious fish and chips and home to the world famous Adnams brewery.

Many RSPB reserves and SSSI sites can be found wrapped around the Norfolk and Suffolk Heritage Coastline. The Norfolk Broads National Park offers waterside fun, daily boat hire, river trips and plenty of waterside cafés and restaurants. The Medieval city of Norwich has its castle museum, cathedral, two indoor shopping malls, outdoor market square, galleries and plenty of restaurants nearby. The popular market towns of Harleston, Diss, Wymondham, Bungay, Becclés, Needham Market and Bury St Edmunds offer an array of shops and plenty of amenities to enjoy. Inns, restaurants, variety of take away restaurants, cafés, shops and supermarket 4 miles.

This stylish, characterful Edwardian mid terrace offers a great space for family/extended family seaside holidays. Refurbished and redecorated throughout, it offers a very good standard of comfort, with attention to detail to ensure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable. The vibrant and retro quirky styling offers a wonderful, colourful fun holiday home. The property benefits from ground floor bedroom and walk-in shower room for guests wishing to avoid steps and stairs. Three further bedrooms are located on first floor, with family bathroom. The living room has electric flame effect fire and comfy sofas to relax and enjoy cosy nights in. The kitchen is well equipped to prepare family meals and the extending dining table in the dining room adjacent will seat up to eight for family meals. To the rear is a private sunny enclosed walled courtyard garden, perfect for relaxing and eating alfresco, or a peaceful drink at night under the solar lights.
Situated in the heart of the popular traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth, within walking distance of shops, pubs and 20 minutes’ walk to the wonderful sandy beach and Marine Parade with its wealth of attractions available. Great Yarmouth has a 15 mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with pier, entertainment, Sea Life Centre, bowling, amusements, donkey rides, bouncy castles, wax world, model village, fun fair for both small children and adrenaline rides, crazy golf, water park, restaurants, cafés and pubs. Deck chairs are available for hire and boat trips to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. Central beach hosts fireworks spectacular each Wednesday (weather permitting) during the summer season. With many activities available all year round, please note some have seasonal openings. The town centre has shopping mall and market square; a great place for seeking fresh fish, sea food and fruit, along with supermarkets and a train station close by.
Quayside is home to Time and Tide museum and Nelson’s museum. Nearby (5 minutes’ drive) is the stadium for grey hound racing, stock car racing and Horse Racing Course. The famous Norfolk Broads is just 18 miles away, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways. There are daily river and boat trips and riverside eateries. The city of Norwich (21 miles) for excellent shopping two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés and restaurants. Thrigby Wildlife Centre, Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Somerleyton Hall and Gardens within an hour’s drive. Beach 1 mile. Dog-friendly pub 528 yards, shop and take away restaurants 100 yards.

Close to the bustling Norfolk market town of Swaffham, but tucked away enough to be sure of a peaceful holiday and with the owners living on-site, Goldfinch Barns offer the perfect retreat for those looking to relax and unwind while still enjoying all that Norfolk has to offer. Kestrel Barn (UK31353) and Skylark Barn (UK31354) are both semi-detached barn conversions that are accessed by a rough track. They both offer four bedrooms two of which are en-suite. They also boast wood burners and private hot tubs, making these the perfect year round escape. Swaffham itself has lots of great places to eat, drink and shop, all accessible on foot. If you venture a little further you will begin to see why this part of Norfolk is so popular with guests.
Thetford Forest is just 30 minutes away, where you will find acres of natural woodland to explore along with High Lodge and Go Ape. You are also only 30 minutes away from the gateway to the North Norfolk coast, too, where you will find an array of sandy beaches, salt marshes and quays. Visit Hunstanton to find a town packed full of traditional seaside attractions. Or head to Wells-next-the-Sea for the famous quay and narrow gauge railway. While you are driving between the two, make sure you schedule in time to stop off at some of the pretty seaside villages that lie along this coastline, most with places to shop and eat and all with a variety of coastal habitats.
History buffs should visit one of the many stately homes and National Trust properties that can be found in the area including the Sandringham Estate, Peckover House and Holkham Hall. Visits to the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the famous Normal Castle of Norwich are also worth while, with both places offering numerous museums, galleries and other attractions too. There are also great bird watching opportunities, walks and cycle rides available too. Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Set within the sought after seaside village of Mundesley, Driftwood House is the perfect choice for discerning guests looking for a stylish coastal holiday. Boasting a private hot tub, three bathrooms and a lovely multi-fuel burner, this property really does have everything you need for an all-weather break. While it is a village, Mundesley itself boasts lots of places to eat and drink and of course has a wide sandy beach which is considered by many to be one of the best in the area. With all of this just footsteps away, you may be tempted to park up at Driftwood House and spend your whole holiday right there but venture a little further and you will find much to see and do. Head east or west to discover a string of coastal villages and towns including Cromer, with its famous pier and Happisburg with its picturesque lighthouse. Or, head inland and be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in under half an hour. History Buffs will enjoy exploring the medieval city of Norwich, the Blickling Hall Estate, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections or one of the numerous local museums. The young at heart will enjoy a day out at BeWILDerwood or Amazonia Zoo and nature lovers will also be spoilt for choice with Cley Marshes within easy reach too. After a great day exploring, you can return to Driftwood House and relax in that amazing hot tub. Beach 300 yards. Shop 220 yards, pub and restaurant 330 yards.

Just footsteps from the thriving Georgian town centre with its unique high street and lots of great places to eat, drink and shop, Hollyhocks is tucked away just far enough to be sure of a relaxing break and a great night’s sleep.

The Gatehouse (UK46100) and Hollyhock House (UK46101) have been thoughtfully curated to provide stylish, luxury accommodation for guests who are looking for something special for their stay.

Sleeping four and with accommodation arranged across the first and second floors, the Gatehouse boasts two beautiful bedrooms and two high-end bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and one with a bath. Hollyhock House accommodates eight guests and offers three bathrooms, with a downstairs snug featuring a very high-quality sofa bed for two. The main living space is open plan with the dining area and the well-equipped kitchen and there are large glass doors that open out on to the patio and enclosed garden, really allowing you to bring the outside in.

These are places to be savoured and enjoyed, to relax and unwind in and to feel the stresses and strains of daily life falling away but should you tear yourself away you will find yourself in a picturesque and bustling town centre packed with artisan cafes, inns and restaurants, all waiting to be enjoyed. You are also under three miles from the stunning North Norfolk coastline with sand and shingle beaches, salt and clay marshes, dramatic cliff-lines, creeks, harbours, quays and even a famous pier to explore.

Nature lovers will enjoy trips to Holt Country Park, Sheringham Park, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes while history buffs should head to the Thursford and Muckleburgh collections, hop aboard the North Norfolk heritage Railway or immerse themselves in history at the Blickling, Houghton and Holkham Estates along with Castle Acre and Castle Rising. And if you’re planning an off-season break, you will find yourself joined by locals who head to Holt to see it in all its Christmas finery. You can even book seats at the much-celebrated Thursford Christmas Spectacular or Santa’s Magic journey. You perfectly placed for the coast, and the Broads and city are just a 45-minute drive away too. After a busy day, return to the Gatehouse or Hollyhock House and dream of adventures yet to come.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Renovated in 2022, The Terrace offers a high standard of comfort, with special care paid to all the details, ensuring you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

A lovely four-bedroom terraced house located in Great Yarmouth close to Great Yarmouth’s high street, sandy beaches, and amusements. With a whole house to yourselves, fully furnished and equipped, you will have a comfortable home away from home. The home has four spacious bedrooms, two modern shower rooms one of which is on the ground floor, a separate dining room, living room and a well-equipped modern kitchen.
Great Yarmouth has a 15 mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with pier, entertainment, Sea Life Centre, bowling, amusements, donkey rides, bouncy castles, wax world, model village, funfair for both small children and adrenaline rides, crazy golf, water park, restaurants, cafés and pubs. Deck chairs are available for hire and boat trips to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. Central beach hosts a firework spectacular each Wednesday (weather permitting) during the summer season. With many activities available all year round, please note some have seasonal openings. The town centre has a shopping mall and market square; a great place for seeking fresh fish, sea food and fruit, along with supermarkets and a train station close by.
Quayside is home to the Time and Tide Museum and Nelson’s Museum. Nearby, 2½ miles, is the stadium for grey hound racing, stock car racing and horse racing. The famous Norfolk Broads is just 11 miles away, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways. There are daily river and boat trips and riverside eateries. The city of Norwich, 21 miles, for excellent shopping two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés and restaurants. Thrigby Wildlife Centre, Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Somerleyton Hall and Gardens within an hour’s drive. Beach 350 yards.