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, EnglandJust a short walk from the wonderful sandy beach perfect for dog walking, in an ideal location to explore Norfolk’s beautiful coastline, the famous Norfolk Broads National Park and access onto the coastal path. This lovely, sociable cottage has been comfortably furnished throughout and well equipped making it an ideal choice for groups of family or friends wanting to holiday together in style. Having four wonderful bedrooms, three doubles, a king size bedroom, plus an extra child’s fold out bed, the accommodation really does have everything you need for an all year-round holiday retreat.
The village of Bacton offers lovely walks, pub with restaurant, village shop, excellent fish and chip shop, Chinese takeaway restaurant, pizza and kebab shop, gift shop and 2 cafés. Bacton Woods is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and it has great walking trails. There is a good children’s playground within 5 minutes walking distance, also offering additional free parking for the property. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 11 miles, and Sheringham, 15 miles, for fun at the seaside, or Wroxham, 13 miles, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, where you can hire a day launch or join a cruise and watch the world drift by.
Perfect for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, an outdoor adventure park. Another firm favourite is the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, offering both outside and inside fun, including a splash park for warmer days. Avid gardeners can make a visit to The Old Vicarage Gardens at East Runton to enjoy the extensive gardens, its tearoom with tasty cakes, and the Sheringham National Trust Park. Other National Trust properties including Felbrigg and Blickling Halls, ideal for lovers of history. The Royal Cromer and Mundesley golf courses will not disappoint golfing enthusiasts.
Why not enjoy the chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore at Horsey beach, between December and February. The city of Norwich is 21 miles away and offers two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, cinema complexes, castle museum, cathedral, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Sea fishing and beach 700 yards. Restaurant 350 yards. Shop and pub 1400 yards.£131From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Cromer, EnglandSitting on the outskirts of Cromer with great road links and off-road parking, Rose Cottage (UK41345) and Primrose Cottage (UK41346) have everything you need for a lovely coastal holiday, each cottage sleeps six people in two bedrooms. Just a 20-minute walk to the wide sandy beach of East Runton or the entrance to Felbrigg Hall with its beautiful scenic walks, and a half hour stroll into the centre of Cromer, you really can use your car as little or often as you like on this holiday.
The two cottages really do give you a warm welcome, with Rose Cottage being furnished in a traditional style and Primrose Cottage offering a more contemporary style. Both properties have a wood burner, including a dual aspect in cosy Rose Cottage. The beauty of these properties lie not only in the charming cottages themselves but also in their location, as you are perfectly placed to enjoy the three highlights of Norfolk, the coast, the Broads and the city.
Cromer itself offers a sand and shingle beach, an Edwardian promenade and of course the famous pier, which is the perfect place for a coffee and a spot of people watching. Here you will also find a great mix of high street and artisan shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, along with traditional seaside amusements, a cinema and Amazonia Zoo. In fact, this whole coastline is packed with attractions and boasts dramatic cliff lines, picturesque quays, salt and cley marshes, sand, and shingle beaches, and rolling sand dunes. Cromer is also home to a mainline railway which can take you to the heart of the Norfolk Broads and to the fine city of Norwich, should you wish for a break from driving. Other places to visit include the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, the Bure Valley, and North Norfolk Railway, BeWilderwood, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and Sheringham Park. With Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes, along with boat trips to sea to see the seals and along the Broads, you’ll soon see why this area is so popular. And you’re sure to be back just to fit it in. When you are, we bet you’ll choose one of these lovely cottages again for your holiday too.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSitting pretty in the outskirts of the sought-after North Norfolk village of Gimingham, Rupert’s Barn offers a stylish retreat for those looking to be close to the stunning coastline while being tucked away enough for a getaway from the stresses and strains of every-day life.
Open plan with high ceilings, which create a light, airy and spacious feel, this property has character in spades and really does offer the ’wow’ factor. The accommodation is all on the ground floor and guests will find much to love about this luxury barn, which accommodates up to four guests and offers two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. There are two comfortable bedrooms, each with a hairdryer. The private, enclosed garden is perfect for a morning coffee or perhaps for a sundowner, and with the addition of the gorgeous wood burner, this property really is a year-round retreat, whether you are bringing your four-legged friends or not. With a very well-equipped kitchen, a stylish dining area and a comfortable living room, you may well be tempted to relax, unwind and read a book by the fire or maybe log in your Netflix account and catch up on some of those boxsets you’ve been planning to watch. The property also has a ring doorbell that can see over car park. But if you can tear yourself away you will discover that the very best of Norfolk is right on your doorstep.
With coastal habitats galore ranging from wide sandy beaches and grassy dunes to salt and clay marshes and picturesque quays, beach lovers will be spoilt for choice. Check out nearby Mundesley which locals consider to be one of the best beaches around as it is a little quieter than its near neighbour, Cromer. But don’t miss out on a trip to that town too because here you will find the famous pier, the Edwardian promenade and lots of great seaside attractions including amusements, a cinema and a zoo. The gateway to the glorious Norfolk Broads is just a half an hour drive away too and you can be in the fine city of Norwich in around 40 minutes. Add in the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, RSPB Cley Marshes and Sheringham Park, The Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and BeWilderwood and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so very popular. And after a busy day out and about, you get the best treat of all, a return to Rupert’s Barn to dream of adventures yet to come. Just perfect. Beach 2¼ miles.£119From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandThis detached property enjoys a beautiful location with uninterrupted views across the meadows where the river winds through, ideal for spotting the abundant birds and wildlife. Surrounded by its wrap around garden, completely nestled amongst woodlands and marshland. This idyllic location is a paradise for nature lovers, so be sure to bring sensible footwear and binoculars.
The pretty conservation village of Ludham, 4 minutes’ drive, with a post office, shop, pub, tearoom and good butcher. There are so many eateries and riverside pubs to enjoy in the area. Womack Water, Potter Heigham, Horning and Wroxham all offer opportunity for daily boat hire, tuition and hire of paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing. You will find wide sandy beaches backed by dunes at Hemsby, Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling, along with Great Yarmouth, with its funfair and traditional seaside amusements. Excellent location for walkers and cyclists where you can enjoy nearby trails and footpaths that surround you.
For the children there is nearby BeWILDerwood Adventure Park and Roar Dinosaur Park. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads National Park, 11 minutes’ drive, with riverside restaurants, supermarket, shops, daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy and Wroxham Barns. The riverside village of Horning has a selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. Horning Ferry is on the outskirts of the village where you will find a marina, leisure club and pub. Alternative days out; enjoy the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafés and a magnet for shoppers. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which includes Felbrigg Hall, the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall. Beach 10 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandSitting on the outskirts of Cromer with great road links and off-road parking, Rose Cottage (UK41345) and Primrose Cottage (UK41346) have everything you need for a lovely coastal holiday, each cottage sleeps six people in two bedrooms. Just a 20-minute walk to the wide sandy beach of East Runton or the entrance to Felbrigg Hall with its beautiful scenic walks, and a half hour stroll into the centre of Cromer, you really can use your car as little or often as you like on this holiday.
The two cottages really do give you a warm welcome, with Rose Cottage being furnished in a traditional style and Primrose Cottage offering a more contemporary style. Both properties have a wood burner, including a dual aspect in cosy Rose Cottage. The beauty of these properties lie not only in the charming cottages themselves but also in their location, as you are perfectly placed to enjoy the three highlights of Norfolk, the coast, the Broads and the city.
Cromer itself offers a sand and shingle beach, an Edwardian promenade and of course the famous pier, which is the perfect place for a coffee and a spot of people watching. Here you will also find a great mix of high street and artisan shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, along with traditional seaside amusements, a cinema and Amazonia Zoo. In fact, this whole coastline is packed with attractions and boasts dramatic cliff lines, picturesque quays, salt and cley marshes, sand, and shingle beaches, and rolling sand dunes. Cromer is also home to a mainline railway which can take you to the heart of the Norfolk Broads and to the fine city of Norwich, should you wish for a break from driving. Other places to visit include the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, the Bure Valley, and North Norfolk Railway, BeWilderwood, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and Sheringham Park. With Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes, along with boat trips to sea to see the seals and along the Broads, you’ll soon see why this area is so popular. And you’re sure to be back just to fit it in. When you are, we bet you’ll choose one of these lovely cottages again for your holiday too.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£97From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandYou are unlikely to have experienced another holiday quite like the one you will have at Coastguard’s Lookout. Dramatically set close to the cliff edge and offering 180-degree sea-views you are sure to leave part of your heart here. Not only is the location just perfect for instant shots, sunbathing, and blustery winter walks alike, but the property itself is just magical.
On the ground floor you will find a conservatory with a dining table and sofa, a hand-made kitchen designed like a ship’s galley and a formal dining room that is just perfect to entertain in and raise a glass or two to your fabulous holiday. You will also find a ground-floor bedroom with a super king-size bed and a shower room. Climb the stairs and you will find a further kingsize bedroom and a family bathroom where you can soak in the bath and enjoy the view and the crowning glory of this quirky, charming property, the lookout living room. From here you can enjoy summer beach vistas or watch the rolling waves in winter while snuggling up by the wood-burning stove. There are windows overlooking the coastline from two sides and the further third side has artfully arranged mirrors so you can genuinely get a great view wherever you sit. And those views are hard to take your eyes off, whatever the season!
This property is just delightful and has been the much-loved family holiday home of the owner for many years. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a real coastal experience with bags of history and character. If you’re looking for sleek, modern minimalism with pristine paintwork, then this is not for you. But if you’re looking for the most memorable holiday you have ever had with views to die for and great night sleeps in high-end beds with high thread-count Egyptian cotton bedding then you’re in luck. So book in, relax, unwind, and chill out. Get ready for sandy toes, lungs full of sea air, and moments to treasure. A truly special getaway that’s unlikely to be matched. Beach 15 yards. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£316From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThis seaside house is nestled in the popular seaside village of Caister-on-Sea and 700 yards’ walk away is the long sandy beach backed by dunes. The village amenities are also a short walk away with a selection of pubs, restaurants, takeaways, bakery, butcher, and supermarket. There are miles of soft sandy beaches and dunes to explore, and dogs are welcome on the beach all year round, sea fishing is also available (licence required). There is horse racing, and a greyhound stadium also hosting stock car and banger racing throughout the summer season; both stadiums have their own bar/restaurants to provide a great night out. Caister Castle, built in 1432, which currently houses an impressive classic car collection, is also nearby.
The traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth is a 15 minutes’ drive, or a 6 miles’ beach walk, offering fun for all ages. Hosting a pier with live entertainment, fun fair, Sea Life Centre, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, amusement arcades, as well as candy floss, ice cream and fish and chip shops available along the main promenade, there are also a shopping arcade and market square. The Norfolk Broads National Park is also on your doorstep, and this impressive and unique landscape is best explored by boat. Daily boat hire and river trips are available to explore the expanse of waterways and there are many waterside restaurants along the way. The fine city of Norwich, with two indoor shopping centres and a market square is a must for any shopping enthusiast, it also has a cathedral and castle museum, theatre, plenty of restaurants, cafés, and pubs. Beach 700 yards. Shop, pub, and restaurant 180 yards.£110From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandA wonderful spacious detached country house, equipped for the complete family enjoyment. Boasting a wrap around large lawn garden, set in a peaceful location surrounded by open fields and quiet lanes, with excellent walking and cycling to be enjoyed direct from doorstep. Just 4 miles is the stunning North Norfolk Coast and under 30 minutes’ drive from the Norfolk Broads, this is the best location to explore all that the area has to offer. There are two pubs, each serving great food within 2 miles. Bustling market town of North Walsham offers supermarkets, shops, cafés, library and a bank, as well as the vast bistro and gourmet eating establishments. Shopaholics can head to the city of Norwich, 18 miles, where there is a fantastic castle museum, cathedral, two shopping malls complete with high street retailers and boutiques, theatre, art galleries, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
To the east is the pretty seaside village of Mundesley, with its wide sandy beach and unspoilt charm. Then, head west to find yourself in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, Amazonia Zoo and cinema. A little further is the bustling market town of Sheringham, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. Seeking all the fun of the fair and to explore the golden mile, head to Great Yarmouth, a very traditional seaside resort. There is so much to explore all along this coast where you will find a string of coastal villages welcoming refreshment stops, sandy beaches backed by sand dunes, marshes and quays, ideal if you like a spot of ’twitching’ as there are plenty of birds and other wildlife to spot.
Seeking historical and cultural delights, head to The Blickling Estate, Flebrigg Hall, the Thursford and Muckleburgh collections.
An award winning Norfolk gastropub nearby has been voted one of the best in the UK by a prestigious food guide, and is just a 5-minute drive away. The building dates back to the 18th century and is hidden in a 1,000 acre deer park. It also has a sister pub by the Gunton station which is even nearer.
Sandy beach 4 miles. Shop/supermarkets 3.6 miles, pubs and restaurants 2 miles.£165From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandSandy Paws is very comfortably furnished throughout with an enclosed private garden and a seating patio, perfect for barbecues. This wonderful holiday home is located just 880 yards from Gorleston-on-Sea’s beach, an award-winning sandy beach with grand promenade and gardens, a beach café, restaurants and a pub offering great refreshments and food. The beach also has a designated area for walking dogs. This is a great destination that is very popular for young and old alike, surfers, windsurfers, body-boarders and kite-flyers too. Gorleston’s town centre is just a 20-minute walk for shops, supermarkets and more restaurants and pubs.
Head to the traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth for its sandy beach, donkey rides, trampoline park (seasonal), pier, promenade, amusements, fun fair, crazy golf, model village and much more. For thrill seekers, enjoy a day at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, or for a quieter day out, golfers are welcome at Gorleston Golf Club. Jump on the train or take a 35-minute drive to the medieval city of Norwich, voted one of the top ten shopping locations in the UK. Here you will also find art galleries, a cathedral and a castle museum. Suffolk Heritage Coast is full of pretty coastal villages such as Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh, all within driving distance.
For a change in pace, visit the Norfolk Broads National Park, the southern gateway of which lies in Oulton Broad, just a short drive away. Add in lots of great walks, cycle routes and wildlife watching opportunities, and you will see why the area remains so popular.
After a day out exploring and having worked up a great appetite, you will be delighted to find that there are lots of great places to eat close by, many delivery options for when you don’t want to cook or venture out, and a well-equipped kitchen for those wishing to dine in.
Can be booked together with Salty Paws (UK47006) to accommodate up to 8 guests.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Winterton-on-Sea, EnglandNestled in the wonderful coastal paradise of California, a short walk from the wide soft sandy beach, a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. This open-plan bungalow has been designed to create the ultimate family getaway. Within a short stroll of the sandy beach, a few amusement arcades, and the village pub.
Step inside and you’ll immediately be captivated by the spacious open layout that seamlessly combines living, dining, and kitchen areas. The interior design exudes modern elegance, featuring high-end finishes, tasteful furnishings, and an abundance of natural light that floods the space with wonderful open countryside views through the large windows. The well-equipped kitchen is a culinary enthusiast’s dream, boasting a large breakfast island. Whether you’re whipping up a gourmet meal or preparing quick snacks for the family, this kitchen has you covered. The dining table is perfect for hosting any family celebration. The living area invites you to unwind and relax. Perfect to enjoy your favourite movies, and a great space for the family to enjoy being together. The bungalow offers multiple bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed to ensure restful nights. The master suite is a tranquil retreat, complete with an en-suite featuring a rainfall walk-in shower. Additional bedrooms provide ample space for children and family guests, ensuring everyone has their own slice of comfort. A family bath offers both bath and a rainfall shower. Outside you have a lawned garden, still within infancy growth, but a great spot to kick a ball around.
The location is truly unbeatable, just a short walk takes you to a charming pub where you can enjoy good pub food. Makes for a perfect stop-off point to refresh whilst enjoying your seaside adventures. The golden sands and soothing waves of the beach are within easy reach, offering endless opportunities for beachcombing, sandcastle building, and refreshing dips in the ocean. The nearby holiday parks offer an array of attractions, where day passes can be purchased to enjoy the indoor/outdoor heated swimming pools and they host live entertainment within their clubhouses (seasonal performances). Whether you’re seeking a serene retreat, an action-packed family vacation, or a mix of both, this accommodation promises an unforgettable experience by the seaside. Indulge in comfort, revel in family fun, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Beach 350 yards. Pub and restaurant 300 yards.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
