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.
North Walsham, EnglandWithin 2 miles of the beach, peacefully tucked away along the North Norfolk coast, surrounded by open countryside, these traditional Norfolk brick and flint barns (refs 30395, 30396, 30397, 30398, UKC660 and UK36552) have been converted, boasting character features, oak flooring, wood burners and equipped to provide the warmest welcome and a very relaxing holiday. With the owners living on-site, each barn has been carefully designed to retain its own privacy, and boasts a fenced courtyard garden with seating furniture and a barbecue. The seaside village of Walcott is within walking distance, and just a short drive away are the traditional seaside towns of Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Sea Palling. Guests are welcome to enjoy the 1-acre of shared meadow grassland for play, relaxing or exploring. The site is abundant in nature and wildlife, with its own resident barn owl. Quiet lanes and footpaths surround the barns to offer excellent walking and cycling direct from the doorstep. The City of Norwich is approximately a 30-minute drive away, and has many attractions including excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, art galleries, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, 12 miles, capital of the famous Norfolk Broads is great for daily boat hire, river trips and waterside cafés. Fantastic family days out can be enjoyed at Cromer, 12 miles, where there is a promenade, pier, seasonal entertainment, beach, Amazona Zoo and RNLI working lifeboat station. Take a boat trip from Blakeney Quay to visit the basking seal colonies or go crabbing along the quayside. Golf nearby. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Holt, EnglandSituated on a hillside, this brick-and-flint adjoining cottage is positioned on the edge of the Georgian market town of Holt, and is within walking distance of the shops, cafés, restaurants and inns. A few minutes’ drive leads to the stunning North Norfolk coastline, with its sandy beaches and wealth of RSPB nature and bird reserves. Delightful footpaths lead from the door, the most famous of which is known locally as Gas Hill and Spout Hill, which runs into a huge stream. The picturesque villages of Blakeney and Cley are both 5 miles. Boat trips are available to visit the basking seal colony and Blakeney Point Reserve. Golf available locally. Shops and pub ¼ mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fring, EnglandSituated just 6 miles from Hunstanton on the North Norfolk coastline with its beautiful sandy beaches and a wealth of nature and bird reserves, this superb detached farmhouse is peacefully located in the village of Fring. Set in its own grounds with the benefit of an outdoor swimming pool, games room and tennis court as well as a large enclosed garden, White House Farm offers character and comfort. Furnished to offer superb holiday accommodation with views across the fields in all directions, White House Farm makes for an ideal holiday location for families and groups of friends. Burnham Market (8 miles) offers shops, butcher, baker, restaurants and inns. For nature lovers, excellent bird-watching can be enjoyed amid the nearby salt marshes and sand dunes, where good walking may also be found. Additionally, the coastal path and Peddars Way footpath also offers further routes for walkers. For lazy days by the sea, excellent sandy beaches can be found at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea, whilst the popular seaside resorts of Heacham and Hunstanton offer many attractions for all ages. Within easy driving distance are numerous historical ruins, stately homes and gardens including Sandringham House, Houghton and Holkham Halls, Walsingham Abbey and Shrine ruins. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£181From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Downham Market, EnglandSet on the banks of the Great Ouse and boasting glorious riverside views, this delightful cottage, one of a pair, enjoys the perfect location for fishing, walking, cycling or simply watching the waterborne world go by. Locally sourced produce will also be supplied to get your holiday off to a great start. With its pretty interior and garden, it provides an ideal holiday base for all seasons. The historic market town of Downham Market (5 miles), Welney Wetlands wildlife reserve, Denver windmill for cream teas, the Queen’s Estate at Sandringham, Hunstanton for family fun, pretty fishing villages and the cities of Cambridge, Ely and Norwich are all within easy reach. Hunstanton is 50-minute drive and makes a great day out with Sea Life Centre, swimming pool and more. Other places to visit include Holkham Hall and Estate and Wells-next-the-Sea. Local produce is available within 2 miles, and there is also a garden centre. The local village has a pub, butchers, groceries and all essentials. Shop and pub within 3 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Shouldham Thorpe, EnglandDating back to the 18th century, this elegant and spacious, grade II listed farmhouse stands detached, with large lawned gardens and exclusive use of an indoor heatedswimming pool with an outdoor spa tub and indoor sauna. It offers a substantial venue for large families or groups wishing to holiday together. The house boats a well-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and a games room including a table tennis table and table football. It is set amongst rural countryside with a network of quiet lanes offering good walking and cycling from the door. The highly acclaimed Church Farm, Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds Centre, Denver Windmill, sailing club and pay-and-play golf course, Welney Wildfowl Trust, the award-winning Hare Arms pub and Downham Market with its Friday and Saturday markets, are all within easy reach. There is also easy access to the lovely sandy beaches, and RSPB nature and bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast.
The market town of Downham Market (6 miles) boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (1hr 20mins). It has a supermarket, shops, restaurants, inns, post office and bank. The medieval town of Kings Lynn (8 miles), complete with handsome waterfront offers an array of good shops, inns, restaurants, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The coastal road passes through many pretty rural villages, with popular tea rooms serving wonderful local food.
For those who enjoy a visit to the beach whilst on holiday, the seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham boast beaches and an array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton (22 miles) has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham (20 miles) is home to Norfolk Lavender and visitors may participate in guided tours of the expanse of lavender fields to observe the harvesting. Sandringham Estate - the Queen’s country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence.
To the south lies Ely Cathedral, ‘Ship of the Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of Ely. Ely has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty water front and boat hire. The historic city of Cambridge is easily accessible for the day and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. There are also many shops, pubs, restaurants and theatres. Norwich, famous for its cathedral, is also within easy reach, where a visit to the stunning cathedral is not to be missed, as is the famous mustard shop, with many new and old varieties can be purchased. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles.£568From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
King's Lynn, EnglandDating back to the 18th-century, this elegant hall stands detached within large lawned gardens and offers a unique opportunity for large groups and families wishing to holiday together. It is situated within rural countryside just off the road between Kings Lynn and Wisbech road giving easy access for exploration of the wonderful North Norfolk coastline, surrounding villages and market towns. The historic town of Kings Lynn is just 5 miles away with its market square and picturesque riverside; visitors will find shops, pubs and restaurants in abundance. Golf, riding and fishing are close by. Lovely sandy beaches and RSPB reserves are within half an hour’s drive. West and North Norfolk have expanses of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham boast award-winning beaches and an array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Sandringham Estate, the Queen’s country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park, is open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence. The market town of Wisbech is 15 miles, and the medieval town of Kings Lynn, 5 miles, features a handsome waterfront and an array of shops, inns, restaurants, a theatre, cinema, bowling alley and sports centre. Downham Market, 10 miles, with its Friday and Saturday markets boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (1 hour 20 minutes). To the south lies Ely Cathedral, ’Ship of the Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of Ely, which has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty waterfront and boat hire. Cambridge is easily accessible for the day and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. Norwich is an hour’s drive, where a visit to the stunning cathedral is not to be missed. Shops 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.£249From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Terrington Saint Clement, EnglandA beautiful, detached barn conversion with a lovely wrap around, mature lawn garden with seating area boasting wonderful open countryside views. Situated adjacent to the owners’ home yet retains full privacy. Welcoming to families, but an ideal choice for older family members.
Set all on one level, the property is ideal for guests wanting to avoid any steps and stairs. There is ramp access and wide doors aiding users with wheelchairs and mobility aids. The property also features a shower room with walk-in shower and seat, alongside lateral transfer to the toilet. A raised toilet seat and mobile toilet frame are also available.
Willows Barn boasts open plan accommodation, well equipped and beautifully furnished to delight guests. Historic Kings Lynn with its port is just 5 miles away and has a wealth of shops, including supermarkets, cinema complex, bowling alley and plenty of eateries. The North Norfolk coastline is a 30-minute drive away for wonderful sandy beaches, nature reserves, and plentiful with seaside attractions. Thetford Forest, 31 miles, has a tree-top adventure park and cycle and walking trails to suit every ability; from adrenaline black routes to green family fun trails.
The Royal Sandringham estate is 12 miles away, while further afield is Norwich City, 50 miles, with its castle, cathedral, excellent shopping malls, market square and eateries and the famous Norfolk Broads National Park. Having such a fabulous location, this super property is sure to provide the perfect home from home to explore or simply relax and recharge. 2 pubs serving good food 1.5 miles. Supermarkets 5 miles. Beach 19 miles.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barney, EnglandWith so much available on site, it may be hard to tear yourself away from The Paddocks. The small fishing lake offers carp from 6lbs to 8lbs, roach, rudd and tench for just £3 per person per day, and there is also a seasonal shop, bar and restaurant too. This makes for a great family base from which to explore the area and, better still, it is just 8 miles from the coast which is an AONB. These well presented, single-storey barn conversions at Barney (refs: 30953, 30954 and 30955) offer comfortable and relaxing accommodation whether you plan to unwind and get away from it all or emerse yourself in the multitude of activities that this area has to offer.
Close by lies Blakeney with its picturesque quay and quaint tradition of crabbing. This offers a great gateway to the wider Norfolk coastline with beaches that are great for sun-worshipping on, walking along and even bird watching. Boat trips can be taken to the seal colony and Blakeney Point Nature Island, and you are just 10 minutes from the beautiful market town of Holt. Within 15-20 minutes you will also find the Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Thursford Collection and its Christmas Spectacular, Stody Lodge Gardens, RSPB at Cley Marshes, North Norfolk Railway, as well as the stunning seaside towns of Wells-next-the-Sea and Sheringham. Leisure pool and cinema in Fakenham. Within 30-40 minutes you will also find the NT properties, Sandringham, Holkham, with its famous beach, Houghton and Blickling, as well as Burnham Market, the seaside town of Cromer with its pier and other attractions, including Amazona Zoo.
The cottages are available to enjoy as single units or you can interconnect all three barns (refs: 30953, 30954 and 30955) for parties of 10, 12 or 16, so it’s perfect if you are travelling as a large group too! Within a 5-minute walk there is a shop, restaurant and bar, and on site are fishing, a children’s play area, large chess sets and a variety of games, as well as a pool table and table tennis. Shop 100 yards and restaurant/bar 400 yards.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandOnly 4 miles from Sheringham and set in the grounds of the owners’ home in 4½ acres. The three old farm buildings in traditional Norfolk flint have been converted into charming holiday accommodation with use of cycle store. Located in farming countryside the properties are at the end of a winding drive, on a lane on the outskirts of Lower Gresham. Enjoy the deserted lanes, walk the many footpaths and bridle paths. Cycle to the coast or inland into deepest Norfolk; Cycle Route 30 runs past the property. Sheringham is a short drive with sandy beaches, the main station for the Poppy Line steam railway, the ‘Splash’ indoor leisure centre, the local market, theatre and traditional shops. The Georgian town of Holt is 5 miles, with shops, artist studios, restaurants and market. The seaside town of Cromer is 4 miles, with pier, theatre, cinema, promenade and cafés. Enjoy the wildlife in the surrounding countryside, and drive along the coast to the bird reserves at Morston and Cley next to the Sea, or take a boat trip to view the seals at Blakeney Point. There is golf and fishing available nearby and within 5 miles are the National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Shop and pub 2 miles.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hoveton, EnglandEnjoying a waterfront location with their own private mooring, these distinctive dockland styled apartments each boasts its own decked balcony overlooking the waterside, perfect for relaxation, soaking up the sun and watching the boating activity. The properties have the added benefit of a motor day launch free of charge (maximum of 8 passengers) available all year, except for the Summer Holidays, which can be moored outside the property. However day boats can still be hired during these dates at preferential hire rates, direct from the owner. Not only are these properties close to the river but the owner has access to other parts of the river frontage so if guests have a valid fishing licence and bring their own equipment, they can fish easily nearby.
The properties are situated in Wroxham, which is well known as the ‘Capital of the Broads’ and has a selection of cafes, restaurants and shops within a few minutes’ walk. The wider area is also criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and cycling trails. One of the best ways to enjoy the Broads is on the water by motor launch, or take one of the organised day trips arranged by the neighbouring boatyard. On the water, the beauty of the Broads can be truly experienced with its extensive wildlife (ducks, geese, swans, spoonbills and herons) and its sleepy Broads villages with their pretty flint cottages and attractive churches.
The coast is within easy reach (12 miles) with lovely sandy beaches and a string of villages spreading northwards to the bustling sea towns of Cromer and Sheringham. Alternatively, Norwich is less than 10 miles away with its cathedral, castle, museums, theatres, excellent shops and restaurants. National Trust properties well worth a visit are Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall, both within easy reach. Nearest shops are 500 yards. Moorings for motor launches are outside the property and life jackets are available free of charge. Pet life jackets available on arrival for a refundable £10 deposit.£97From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
