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.
Scarning, EnglandWelcome to The Cabin in Norfolk, your perfect holiday retreat in the charming village of Scarning. Nestled amidst the serene countryside, this idyllic location offers a plethora of activities and experiences for guests seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Scarning, a quaint village with a rich history, is the ideal destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Norfolk. The village is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, providing ample opportunities for leisurely walks, bike rides, and outdoor adventures. As you step out of The Cabin’s doorstep, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling hills, verdant woodlands, and meandering streams, making it a nature lover’s paradise. One of the main attractions in Scarning is the imposing St. Peter and St. Paul Church, a magnificent example of medieval architecture. It’s a peaceful place to explore, soak in the history, and perhaps even attend a local event or service during your stay.
For those interested in exploring further afield, The Cabin serves as an excellent base for discovering the beauty of Norfolk. A short drive will take you to Dereham, a bustling market town with a variety of shops, restaurants, and historical sites, including Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum. If you’re in the mood for a day at the coast, the stunning North Norfolk coastline is within easy reach. Explore the picturesque towns of Wells-next-the-Sea, Cromer, or Blakeney, and indulge in fresh seafood or take a boat trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled holiday, The Cabin in Norfolk provides the perfect starting point for your exploration of this captivating region. Come and experience the warm hospitality and natural beauty of Scarning and Norfolk, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Eccles-on-Sea, EnglandTucked neatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful single-storey, terraced holiday property has been completely renovated and makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday. It enjoys extensive countryside views to the front of the property. Winterton’s circular walks and nature reserve, and fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are all just a few miles away. Visit the grey seal colony and their pups at Horsey Gap Beach (between November - February). For children there is the treetop adventure park of BeWILDerwood at Horning, and family fun time at Great Yarmouth. Alternatively, visit the fine city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, museums, theatres and shopping. Walking, sailing, fishing, birdwatching and cycle hire all available locally. The owner offers a full laundry service to guests at a charge. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. This property can be booked together with UK32108 to accommodate upto 4 guests.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Walcott, EnglandJust 50 yards from the sea, this charming detached bungalow, with magnificent sea views, makes ideal holiday accommodation, with the beach literally a stone’s throw from the back garden. Stalham just 5 miles and Wroxham, 10 miles, offer daily boat and river trips - a good way to experience the beauty of The Broads. Bacton Woods are close by, and are ideal for cycling, walking and woodland picnics. East Ruston Vicarage Gardens are just a short drive away with over 32 acres of outstanding gardens. Cromer and Sheringham, small, traditional seaside towns, are 12-14 miles away and Horsey Beach is a short drive down the coast, where there is a colony of grey seals. Alternatively, spend a day in the cathedral city of Norwich. Shops and restaurant less than ½ mile, pub 1 mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- North Walsham, EnglandThese four holiday properties are situated on the edge of the owners’ livery yard, which houses ponies and horses. The Old Stables (ref UKC3371) has been restored to retain its period charm, and features include beams and exposed flint and brick, whilst hosting a contemporary finish and very comfortable furnishings. The kitchen leads out to the enclosed lawn garden with steps to hot tub. Guests can relax and unwind on the large comfy sofa, or enjoy time sat out on the patio. Maybe even a tranquil night under the stars relaxing in the hot tub, whatever takes your fancy, The Old Stables caters for everybody.
The Cart Shed (ref UK10576) is a wonderful, semi-detached barn conversion, also with its own hot tub, and has uninterrupted, picturesque Norfolk countryside views. It has contemporary, first floor open plan living and has a raised decked area outside which offers the opportunity for simply relaxing or dining al fresco whilst enjoying the views across the fields with its visiting wildlife. The hot tub is tucked underneath the decking and screened to retain its privacy, but still benefits from countryside views.
The Tack Room (ref UK31753) has been newly converted during 2021, beautifully fusing traditional and contemporary design to offer a very comfortable holiday home. Guests can relax and unwind on the large comfy sofa, or enjoy time sitting out on the patio, maybe even enjoying a tranquil evening under the stars relaxing in the hot tub.
Jupiter Barn ref UK31757) is semi-detached and has been cleverly restored with charm and hosts a contemporary finish and very comfortable furnishings. The open plan accommodation leads out to the enclosed lawn garden with private hot tub.
These properties provide excellent walking direct from the doorstep, and miles of footpaths and trails to explore, including local woods. It is situated in an ideal location to explore the excellent sandy beach of the North Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads, which are both within a 30-minute drive. Cromer and Sheringham, also have glorious sandy beaches and are host to many attractions, perfect for everyone. Cromer boasts a pier, with a carnival week which is held in August and, weather permitting, a spectacular New Year’s Day celebration, complete with fireworks.
Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance, and Blickling Hall boast open air concerts during the summer season. Perfect for entertaining the younger generations, these properties are also close to Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns craft centre and play park, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and BeWILDerwood at Horning. There are also many places within driving distance, ideal for walking your four-legged friends, including Blickling Park, where you can also enjoy lunch afterwards at the local pub. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests.£81From 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.£721From 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.£77From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Three Holes, EnglandWith parts of the property dating back to the 1600s, Lode Hall provides the perfect place for families and friends who are looking for a well presented base that not only provides tons of character, but also has all the mod cons. Having been in the same family for nearly 100 years, this detached property has provided a much loved family home for several generations of the owner’s family, and from the minute you drive over the little bridge that leads to the hall, you will know you have made a great choice for your holiday. Most windows boast bespoke wooden shutters, and the property has been carefully decorated and furnished to provide a warm welcome for guests. With three sitting rooms and a formal dining room on the ground floor, all with wooden floors and open fires, there is lots of space in which to relax and unwind. The property also boasts five bathrooms, plus an additional toilet and a self-contained flat with a kitchenette and further sitting room on the second floor. For that added touch of comfort, adult bathrobes are available to hire on request from the owner. Outside, there is a private seating area, a large lawned garden and a hot tub that seats six guests, so you may find it hard to tear yourself away and explore the area.
Those who do want to explore the area really will be spoilt for choice, with the cities of Cambridge, Ely, Kings Lynn and Norwich all within easy reach. The university city of Cambridge has so much to offer including the famous Fitzwilliam Museum, along with lots of guided tours of the colleges and universities and punting trips on the river Cam. Close to Cambridge also lies the Imperial War Museum, while Duxford is well worth a day out too. Ely, with its imposing cathedral, named ’The Ship of the Fens’, is a bustling small city that also boasts a stained glass museum and Oliver Cromwell’s House. The Hanseatic port of old Kings Lynn is a popular destination too, as is the medieval city of Norwich with its fine Norman castle. Those wishing for quieter pursuits will enjoy the Welney Wetland Centre; within an hour beach lovers can be on the Norfolk coast, and history lovers can be at the Sandringham Estate. After a busy day you can either retire to the peaceful garden or stoke up the fire, and relax and unwind while planning your next adventure. Beach 35 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 4 miles.£526From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£80From 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.£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
