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.
Happisburgh, EnglandLocated on the North Norfolk coastline, just a short walk from the amazing sandy beach at Bacton, this end of terrace single storey chalet is located on a private park, it has a lovely wraparound decked verandah with outdoor furniture offering a great opportunity to simply sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience. There is a private entrance to the excellent sandy beach and a large communal grass meadow, to provide plenty of space for family fun. The chalet offers open plan accommodation, furnished and equipped to offer a very good standard, with comfy sofas and beds to fully relax and rewind.
The village of Bacton offers a children’s play area, lovely walks, two pubs with restaurants, fish and chip shops, cafés and an ice cream parlour. Bacton Woods is also a great place for a picnic and dog walking trails. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 13 miles, and Sheringham, 17 miles, provide a great day out for all the family. Sea fishing is available at Bacton beach, so be sure to bring your sea fishing rod. Wroxham, 13 miles and known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, has many riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. The waterways are best explored by boat and are rich in birdlife and wildlife. Daily river trips and boat hire is available. BeWILDerwood at Horning is an outdoor adventure park, a perfect place for children to burn off some energy, and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade offers both in and outside fun, as well as a splash park on warm days.
Avid gardeners will enjoy The Old Vicarage Gardens at East Runton and National Trust Sheringham Park, and for keen golfers, the Royal Cromer and Mundesley golf courses will not disappoint. Spend a day at Horsey beach where between December and February visitors can enjoy the chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shoreline. Beach 100 yards. Shop and restaurant ¾ mile, pub 1 mile.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Happisburgh, EnglandThis holiday bungalow was recently refurbished in 2022 and offers a wonderful stay all year round having comfortable accommodation, with added touches of convenience including an iron/ironing board and hairdryer, as well as a conservatory overlooking the garden, a perfect spot to relax in and even enjoy a sea view. Enjoying a coastal location, Turnstones is within walking distance from the sandy beach and village, boasting two pubs both serving good food, a fish and chip shop and ice cream parlour.
Visit the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, 12 miles, and discover the Edwardian seafront, promenade, pier and Amazonia Zoo. Drive to Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park where you can hire a day launch or join a cruise, watch the world drift by while enjoying local wildlife. Bacton Woods is close by with miles of woodland trails to explore. Ideal for cycling, picnic opportunities and great for dog walking. Bird watching, golf and fishing all available locally. If you can tear yourself away from the beach you will find a string of other coastal habitats to explore including marshes, sand dunes and pretty quays.
Venture a little further to Blakeney and take a boat trip to see the seals (seasonal) or enjoy a spot of crabbing on the quay. Head east and you’ll discover Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile with all the fun of the fair and just a little further is Pleasurewood Hills, Norfolk’s only theme park. Enjoy a ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Wroxham and travel through the pretty Norfolk countryside to the bustling market town of Aylsham for a spot of shopping or lunch. With other attractions such as the tranquil Hickling Broad, BeWILDerwood, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, North Norfolk Railway and the medieval city of Norwich all within easy reach. This truly is the ideal location to be as active as you wish, or simply relax, rewind, and enjoy the seaside and its magical sunsets. Shop, pub, and restaurant 500 yards. Beach ¼ mile. Pub and restaurant ¾ miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandThis semi-detached holiday bungalow is situated just 500 yards from the beach, in the coastal village of Happisburgh, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse. An ideal location for exploring Norfolk, with Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, only 12 miles and BeWILDerwood, an outdoor adventure park, also nearby. Visit the popular resorts of Cromer and Sheringham, which offers shops, cafes and the Poppy Line Steam Railway which visits the pretty coastline village of Weybourne. The East Ruston Vicarage Gardens are within a short drive. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing (in season) are all available locally. There is a village shop providing local produce and crafts also, on the campsite there is a small food shop. A few bus’s run through the village, a timetable is left in the bungalow. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandThis wonderful cottage offers a wonderful base for a seaside holiday. The living room boasts a wood burner to cosy up to on those cooler nights and enjoys a lovely, enclosed garden perfect for relaxing and al fresco dining at the rear of the property.
A short walk to the sand dunes and glorious sandy beach. This is the best location to explore both Norfolk’s wonderful coastline and its famous Broads National Park with miles of inland waterways. Sea Palling has a wonderful sandy beach backed with sand dunes, perfect for picnics, and plenty of open areas for walking and letting the dogs run freely. The village shop is just a few yards away and the village also has a local fish shop, café, and a pub with music (seasonal) and food served all day. It also has an amusement arcade, a children’s playground, and a water sports shop, where you can hire water sports equipment. The beach is popular for sightings of local seal colonies, has a lifeguard (seasonal) and there are boat launching facilities.
The famous Norfolk Broads, a haven for birds and wildlife, is just a short drive away. The expanse of waterway is best explored by daily boat and river trips. Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Broads, has waterside restaurants, cafés, shops and pubs. Take a ride on the miniature Bure Valley steam gauge railway and enjoy a trip to the pretty market town of Aylsham. The city of Norwich, 19 miles, has excellent shopping, with two indoor malls, a market square, a theatre, cinema complexes, a cathedral, and a castle museum, as well as plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy. The area is criss-crossed with many trails and paths to enjoy. Further along the coastal path takes you to the seaside resort of Winterton-on-Sea. The traditional seaside towns of Great Yarmouth, 16 miles, Cromer, 22 miles, and Sheringham, 26 miles, offer an array of seaside fun and town centres with shops, cafés and restaurants. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 340 yards. Beach 350 yards.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandEnjoy magnificent sea views, just a short walk from the long sandy beach and the village, having two pubs both serving good food, fish and chip, shop, and ice cream parlour. Ship Ahoy also boasts a Finnish sauna for you to relax in! The Coastal Path for excellent walking is on your doorstep. This detached holiday bungalow fully refurbished (2021) to offer a wonderful holiday all year round. Boasting contemporary open plan living with wood burning stove and your very own four person Finnish sauna to enjoy. Visit 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, here you can hire a day launch or join a cruise and watch the world drift by.
In fact, you are close to the heart of the broads so you will find boats are readily available. Bacton Woods is close by, ideal for cycling, picnic opportunities and great for dog walking with miles of woodland trails to explore. Bird watching, golf and fishing all available locally. If you can tear yourself away from the beach you will find a string of other coastal habitats to explore including marshes, sand dunes and pretty quays. Head west to Cromer and discover the unspoilt Edwardian seafront, promenade, and pier, or venture a little further and take a boat trip to see the seals (seasonal) or enjoy a spot of crabbing on Blakeney Quay.
Head east and you’ll discover Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile and all the fun of the fair and just a little further, Pleasurewood Hills, Norfolk’s only theme park. Enjoy a ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Wroxham and travel through the pretty Norfolk countryside to the bustling market town of Aylsham for a spot of shopping or lunch. With other attractions such as the tranquil Hickling Broad, Amazonia Zoo, BeWILDerwood, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, North Norfolk Railway and the medieval city of Norwich all within easy reach you really will be spoilt for choice. After a busy day you can return to Ship Ahoy, relax in the sauna, or snuggle by the wood burning stove and enjoy the comfy sofas. Sandy beach, shop, pub, and restaurant 500 yards.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandJust 350 yards from the sea, this spacious detached bungalow stands within its own enclosed garden offering stylish and modern home from home comforts making it a perfect choice all year round. Situated in the coastal village of Walcott and within walking distance of the sea, village shop and pub. Walcott is situated on the north coast, east of Mundesley, with Norwich, Cromer and the Norfolk Broads all within easy reach offering an excellent holiday base. Nearby Bacton Woods, is ideal for walking, cycling and woodland picnics. Good fishing, birdwatching, sailing and several golf courses available nearby. Bacton, 1½ miles, Mundesley, 5 miles, Cromer, 12 miles, and Sheringham, 16 miles, all have sandy beaches. Cromer with promenade and pier. Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, passing through countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visiting nearby coastline villages. Livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 22 miles, for fun fair, Sea Life Centre, indoor leisure complex with aqua pool, model village, butterfly farm, amusement arcades and shopping centre. Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, 12 miles, offer daily boat hire and river trips to explore the expanse of waterways, a natural haven for wildlife, plenty of picnic opportunities by the riverside and many riverside inns and cafés. A day at the outdoor tree adventure park BeWILDerwood in Horning is sure to leave children in high spirits. 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. City of Norwich, 20 miles, boasts theatre, castle museums, cobbled streets lined with shops and cafés, cathedral, market square and two indoor shopping malls complete with cinema. Local market town of North Walsham, 6 miles, for regular market days, shops and pubs. Beach 350 yards. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 900 yards£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandSituated in the small conservation village of Stalham Staithe, alongside the River Ant, Coots Nest has open plan accommodation which is comfortably furnished to offer a relaxing holiday location at any time of the year. It stands within a small complex of properties, close to the riverside, and is complete with your own courtyard with seating area. Nearby, you can hire a motor boat and sail alongside the beautiful scenery of the Norfolk Broads. When in season, fishing is available on your doorstep.
The Norfolk Broads Museum is a short walk away, where you can discover the history of boating and the Broads. Wroxham, known as capital of the Broads, can be easily reached, and a great family fun day out can be had at BeWILDerwood, a tree-top adventure in Horning.
The seaside resort of Sea Palling is 5 miles, or for quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey. Bacton Woods have miles of foot trails great for walkers, dogs and your children to explore. The city of Norwich makes for a great day out, with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, excellent shopping, restaurants and cafés. Enjoy a day at the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, only 16 miles away. The Weavers Way runs through the town and provides good walking and cycling opportunities. Stalham itself provides a host of amenities including a supermarket, shops, pubs, and restaurants. Beach 5 miles. Shops and pub 500 yards, restaurant 50 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandAn amazing holiday cottage, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard for discerning guests, with extra touches offering delight and enjoyment to your stay. Just a short stroll from the stunning sandy beach, this detached cottage has an enclosed lawned garden to the rear, which makes a great space to return to and relax in whilst enjoying the last of the evening sunshine.
The village of Bacton is very pet friendly and offers coastal walks, and nearby Bacton wood is ideal for walking and picnic opportunities. The village has great pubs serving food, restaurants, a fish and chip shop, a 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. For avid gardeners, a visit to the Old Vicarage Gardens at East Ruston and Hoveton Estate is a must, and golfers won’t be disappointed with the the Royal Norwich Golf Course, or clifftop course at Sheringham and the golf club in Mundesley, both 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, 20 miles, boasts a theatre, two indoor shopping malls, a market square, cafés, restaurants (including fine dining), the castle museum, a cathedral and art galleries. Excellent walking, cycling, bird watching and sea fishing are all available locally. Beach 200 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandPerfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, the warmest of welcomes awaits you at Stone House Farm. Nestled in the countryside, yet only a 5-minute drive to the excellent sandy beach at Sea Palling, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Norfolk Broads, these three properties (UK11926, UK11927 and UK31562) offer contemporary open plan living, and have been well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. All of these well-appointed properties enjoy their own private enclosed garden with garden furniture and parking. They are situated within the owner’s grounds, with shared use of a games room with table tennis and a pool table. The owners also supply beach towels if required.
Situated in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which is rich in bird and wildlife, guests are welcome to explore the 10 acres of woodland grounds, with circular paths winding through the wild flowers and woodland. Relax by the riverside decking and enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking the waterside inlet that leads onto Horsey Mere. The properties are located just outside the village of Lessingham, still within close proximity of shops and an award-winning pub serving good food. This stunning location is perfect for exploring the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and famous Norfolk Broads.
The glorious sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals, are just 3 miles away. Sea Palling has shops, café, restaurants and jet ski hire. Wroxham, 10 miles, is the capital of the Norfolk Broads and has many waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. You can also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to the market town of Aylsham, or take the train to Cromer, which is a traditional seaside resort with pier and promenade. The nearest village is Stalham, with its supermarket, shops, cafés and restaurants. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for cycling and walking, with the Coastal Route popular with cycle enthusiasts. Historical attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump.
Other places of interest include Sheringham, 25 miles, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway and the National Trust Sheringham Gardens. Or visit the city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square, or Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November - February). Beach 3 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandMill View (UK32035) was renovated in 2020, and offers contemporary design with quiet, spacious, comfortable and modern living. Tucked away within easy reach of Norfolk Broads and coast, it is hidden from view and nestled beside the famous Sutton Windmill, built in 1789 and understood to be the tallest in the UK. The location benefits from the best of both worlds, with over 30 miles of excellent sandy beaches, starting at only 3 miles away as well as the famous Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) on your doorstep. Beach options vary from Sea Palling (closest at around 10 minutes drive) with an RNLI patrolled sandy beach backed by sand dunes, cafés, pub and amusements to quieter beaches such as Cart Gap or Happisburgh.
Sutton Staithe is your gateway to the Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) connecting onto the River Ant which flows onto Barton Broad, How Hill and Ludham Bridge. Daily boat hire and river trips available to explore the miles of waterways. Excellent river fishing and local lake fishing is also available (seasonal and licence required) and The Norfolk Broads Museum (seasonal opening) where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads all nearby. The Broads and three pubs serving local beers and food are all within a mile and there is direct private access to Weavers Way public footpath, with Hickling only a mile away. The village centre of Stalham is just 2½ miles. Having everything you need, cafés, bakery, supermarket, chemist, petrol station, beauticians, take away food options and eateries. Wroxham, known as the Capital of the Broads, is only 9½ miles with shops, a supermarket, cafés and restaurants. This is also home to the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow steam gauge railway visiting the nearby village of Coltishall and the market town of Aylsham.
For quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey, where wide sandy beaches back on to sand dunes. Closed to beachgoers between the months of November and January parts of Horsey Beach are protected whilst the large (numbering in the thousands) grey seal colony is in pupping season, Viewing areas above the beach provide a fantastic opportunity to see adults and pups up close. For great family fun days visit BeWILDerwood, a tree-top adventure in Horning, Roarr Dinosaur Adventure at Lenwade, indoor soft play, slides, outdoor adventure and splash park and Wroxham Barns with a small petting farm and play park.
The historic city of Norwich, 15 miles, is definitely worth a visit, having two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, cafés, restaurants, pubs, cathedral, theatres and castle museum. The livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, is only 16 miles away with amusements, fun fair, pier, wax works, shops and restaurants. Excellent walking can be enjoyed from the doorstep with the Weavers Way running through the town of Stalham and providing great opportunities to explore on foot or by cycle. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) Hickling Nature Reserve is around 2 miles away with nature trails, bird watching hides and boat trips - you may even spot the UK’s largest Butterfly, the Swallow Tail! Your holiday home hosts, Nick and Lisa, will be more than happy to advise on any local attractions or answer any questions you have when planning your itinerary. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
