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.
Horning, EnglandCelebrate in style with friends and family at this substantial venue, sleeping up to fifteen guests. You can either relax at the property in the hot tub or large garden or explore the many things to see and do in the surrounding area. You can also enjoy a game of pool in the utility room which has a pool table and seating along with the washing machine, tumble dryer and Belfast sink. The kitchen has a warming Aga, and steps lead down to a breakfast area with a dining table and seating for eight guests. The larger, formal dining room has a dining table and seating for 12-14 guests.
This elegant, detached house is ideal for groups, families or couples and blends character with every day modern day comforts. It is perfectly positioned to explore the Norfolk Broads National Park and Norfolk’s amazing coastline with sandy beaches and RSPB bird reserves. Neighbouring the owners’ working arable farm (not accessible to guests) it is privately surrounded by its own large garden.
It has nearby links to public footpaths and bridleways, including Weavers Way, winding 61 miles through the North Norfolk countryside. Another way to enjoy the area is on horseback; there is a equestrian centre nearby (within ½ mile) where you can hire a horse for the day, or you can even house your own horse, with a variety of livery options available. The centre is registered with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) charity. There are tremendous circular cycling routes via Dilham Canal and a wealth of opportunities for walking direct from the doorstep, so do remember to pack your walking boots. For anglers, there is carp fishing within ½ mile.
The market town of North Walsham, 6 miles, has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, bank, a weekly market, bowling alley, leisure centre with swimming pool, restaurants, and cafés. Worstead church is a superb 14th-century building, full of historic and architectural interest. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 6½ miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. It also has a train station with links to Norwich city, 13 miles, for excellent shopping centres, theatre, market, castle museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants, and coast and Bure Valley Steam Railway; a nostalgic 18-mile trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market towns of Aylsham and Wroxham, with wayside halts serving the picturesque Broadland villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, where you can hop off and on to explore by foot. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 15 miles, has a beach, promenade gardens, pier, shops, cafés and restaurants. There are sandy beaches at Happisburgh, Mundesley and Bacton within 20 minutes’ drive. Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (National Trust), and Sheringham Park are all within a 30-minute drive. A must for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, a tree top adventure woodland, 7 miles and Dinosaur Park at Weston Park, 19 miles. Beach 8 miles. Pub 1 mile, shop 5 miles and restaurant 4 miles.£511From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Horning, EnglandMarina Vista is a terraced holiday home with marina views located 20 yards from the River Bure. It is a perfect waterside setting, suitable for families and couples. Sit and relax on the south-facing decked area, watching the boating activities; it is an ideal base from which to explore the famous waterways. The Broads are a haven for wildlife and a must for any bird-watching enthusiast. Fishing is available locally (in season) as well as daily boat hire. The Bure Valley Steam Railway runs from Wroxham to Aylsham and for children, a great day out is BeWILDerwood, an outdoor adventure park just 1½ miles away. National Trust properties Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall are well worth visiting, or explore Norwich, 12 miles, with its cathedrals, museums, theatres, array of shops and cafes/restaurants. The coast is just 10 miles away with something for all the family. Beach 10 miles. Shops, pub and restaurant 600 yards.£53From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandSituated just a few yards from the waterside, these two charming apartments are situated in the heart of the Broadland village of Horning, known as the ’Jewel of the Norfolk Broads’. Tracara Apartment (ref 25380) is set all on the ground floor, while Tracara Cottage (UK31590) is on the first floor. Both have been lovingly furnished and offer comfortable and relaxing family accommodation.
The village has two welcoming pubs, ideal for a spot of lunch or an evening tipple, alongside a good selection of shops and cafés. Boat hire is available nearby, which makes for an excellent way to explore the beauty of the Broads. Alternatively, hire a bike, also available locally, and discover the pretty villages and leafy lanes. A 10-minute drive will take you into Wroxham, the ’Capital of the Broads’, with its riverside cafés, restaurants, shops and train station. Fishing (seasonal) and RSPB nature reserves are close by, and the area is an excellent base for walking. BeWILDerwood Adventure Park, with its tree walks, zip wires and much more, is just a short drive away and is sure to keep the more adventures members of your party entertained! Alternatively, spend a day exploring the city of Norwich, 11 miles away. Close by there is a playing field, complete with children’s amenities. Beach 10 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandPerfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, the warmest of welcomes awaits your arrival at Meadow Farm. Nestled in the countryside, close to the village with its shop and two inns serving food, this is the perfect location to explore the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and its famous Norfolk Broads. The barns, each boasting character, are over 200 years old, yet offer contemporary open plan living, and are well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. These well-appointed adjoining barns each enjoy privacy, their own enclosed garden with seating furniture and private parking. The holiday properties are situated in a separate area of the owner’s grounds, which also has a small, members only, Registered Caravan Club site for five caravans, on the properties meadow.
Close by is Hickling Broad, with a nature reserve that links to the Norfolk Broad’s unique topography of reed-lined waterways, famous for their good coarse fishing, boating and rich variety of wildlife, especially waterfowl. Also 3 miles drive away, are the glorious sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals. Visit Wroxham (11 miles), the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. Also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to Aylsham. Daily boat hire is available at nearby Hickling Broad and Potter Heigham, ½ mile and 3½ miles away respectively. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for relaxed cycling and walking.
Nearby attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling and Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump. Visit the seaside resort of Cromer (21 miles) with a promenade and pier, and Sheringham (26 miles), home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. The city of Norwich (21 miles), with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square is within easy driving distance. For another great day out, visit Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November to February). Beach 3 miles. Two pubs serving good food, one with a small shop both within walking distance.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandLooking for something unique, this striking black tower was built in 1825 and is a Grade II listed building. Originally a working grain mill, it has now been fully renovated to provide a wonderful holiday home. Immerse yourselves in the beauty of the Norfolk Broads, offering a peaceful location to escape the hustle and bustles of daily life, yet only a 6-minute drive from the village with a pub which serves good food, shop, butcher and more. The accommodation is spread over three floors with amazing views of the surrounding countryside. A staircase leads to the entrance and it boasts circular rooms with open plan living areas. Spiral stairs lead to a double bedroom and a separate bathroom. Further spiral stairs lead to the second bedroom with a single bed and pull-out trundle bed (if you don’t mind a squeeze!). Adjacent to The Mill is your private, lawned garden with garden furniture, a perfect spot to simply soak up the sun and enjoy the tranquillity of this peaceful retreat. The owner’s home is located within the grounds, neighbouring to but separated from The Mill. The beautiful grounds are a natural haven for wildlife with mature trees and a grassed meadow boasting wild flowers (in season), perfect for a stroll in the evening.
Enjoy a 5-minute walk along the path leading to the River Ant. Located opposite is the How Hill Trust; the reserve is of national and international importance for nature conservation, birds, insects, plants and wildlife. Take a river trip, have a picnic or explore the wildlife trail mapped for your enjoyment. The riverside village of Ludham is a 6-minute drive with pub, tea rooms, village Post Office/stores and butcher. Neighbouring Womack Water with grassed riverside seating areas is a great place to sit and watch the riverside activities or why not hire a boat yourself? Many footpaths, trails and a quiet network of lanes offer excellent cycling and walking directly from the doorstep. This Grade II listed building has many rustic and quirky features that make it a great place to stay, they do also mean that it is unsuitable for young children.
Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads is just 20-minutes drive, for more boating activity, daily boat hire, river trips, supermarket, shops, cafés, riverside restaurant and miniature model village. There is a train station with connections to Norwich City, the traditional seaside town of Sheringham, and home to the Bure Valley Railway, longest narrow gauge railway visiting the pretty Market town of Aylsham. For the kids amongst us, BeWILDerwood at Horning and the Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade are a great day out. The city of Norwich is 15 miles away for excellent shopping, two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, theatre, castle museum, cafés, restaurants, bowling alleys, cinema complexes and much more. Sea Palling, 9 mile away, has a wide sandy beach backed by dunes, café, fish and chips and amusements. There are plenty of historic sites, National Trust homes and parks, many more amazing sandy beaches, traditional coastal villages and towns all within easy driving distance. Beach 9 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandA perfect waterside setting welcoming families and couples. This modernised holiday home (refurbished in 2022) offers a wonderful base for exploring the famous Norfolk Broads with its miles of waterways to enjoy. Boasting light contemporary open plan accommodation with French doors opening into the enclosed artificial grass turfed garden great for children and pets. Standing alongside the water, set on a quiet waterway leading to the River Bure, within the popular village of Horning. The village has 3 pubs, shops, café and ice cream parlour to enjoy. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy fishing from the garden. A motor launch can be privately hired (day rates apply) to truly enjoy and explore the waterways. The Broads are a haven for wildlife, and a must for any birdwatching enthusiast. Horning Leisure Centre, open for day guests, boasts an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre.
Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads is just 11 minutes by car, or an hour by boat. It offers a supermarket, shops, cafés, railway station and a model village, as well as daily river trips. Great Yarmouth is a traditional family seaside resort 17 miles away, and excellent sandy beaches can be found 12 miles away. RSPB Nature and bird reserves all within a short drive away. The Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, provides a great day out on the steam trains and runs from Wroxham to Aylsham, stopping at riverside village of Coltishall. Children will enjoy a visit to BeWILDerwood, an outdoor tree top adventure park, just 1 mile away. The National Trust Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Halls are well worth visiting, or alternatively the city of Norwich is 30 minutes’ drive having two indoor shopping malls, market square, two cathedrals, castle museum, theatre, many cafés and restaurants. Beach 10 miles. Pub 550 yards. Shop, café and ice-cream parlour 0.8 mile.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandMill House is ideal for families and friends holidaying together. This modern open plan, spacious holiday home comes complete with an enclosed garden with your own hot tub. The open plan reception boasts full bi-fold doors offering airy and light living/dining and a fully equipped bespoke modern kitchen. The large games room with pool and air hockey table also has a corner sofa, a large Smart TV and a wood burner. The enclosed garden is ideal for al fresco dining and the formal dining room is great for any celebration. Located on site is also a large meadow for guests’ shared enjoyment. A bridle path leads from the doorstep to the tranquil Broadland village of Ludham, just a 20-minute walk away.
Ludham village boasts a post office and stores, pub, tea room, butcher and doctor’s surgery. Nearby Womack Staithe provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities together with pedalo hire and a village green. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities available on the doorstep, with miles of riverside and countryside walks.
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. Nearby, How Hill Nature Reserve is well worth exploring. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike and canoe hire. Visitors can also hire hourly/day boats at Potter Heigham, 1¼ miles. Bustling Wroxham is just 7½ miles away, and is perfect for daily boat hire. 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 Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling are within a 30-minute drive. Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements, and Pleasurewood Hills theme park at Lowestoft. Cromer, 22 miles, also offers wonderful beaches and traditional seaside entertainment. The National Trust’s Blickling Hall is also within an easy drive. Visit the medieval city of Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour on the north Norfolk coast offer seal watching boat trips and pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. Fishing is available (in season with licence) along the River Thurne 0.9 mile. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£230From 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.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandSituated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and the pretty village of Ludham, Fuggle is great as a couples’ getaway. With an open plan living space, its lovely for cooking up a storm and relaxing in the evening after a day’s adventure. Ludham, which has a shop, post office, butchers and pub has easy access to great fishing opportunities, with pedalo hire and a village green to just simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife. Excellent location for walkers and cyclists where you can enjoy nearby trails and footpaths that surround you. For fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK, seasonal and licence required.
Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 12 minutes’ drive, with riverside restaurants, supermarket, shops, daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy. Wroxham Barns, located on the edge of the village, has a petting farm, craft barns, small fair and restaurants. The riverside village of Horning has its 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. There are excellent sandy beaches at Hemsby, Winterton-on-Sea and Sea Palling, backed with dunes, under 10 miles away.
Alternative days out include 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 include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park, one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia, the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Beach 8¾ miles.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, EnglandPeacefully located in the charming village of Neatishead, within the heart of the famous Norfolk Broads. The holiday van is comfortably furnished offering social open plan accommodation for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Its wonderful location allows easy access to enjoy both the fantastic Norfolk Broads National Park and Norfolk’s amazing coast.
There is so much do and see locally. Explore the famous Norfolk Broads National Park on foot or by boat, and the amazing coastline, with wide sandy beaches backed by dunes. Or should you prefer, just simply sit back and relax whilst enjoying the large Norfolk skies. The village has a friendly local pub, serving great food, and a small shop. Also with its own river staithe, linking to the wonderful Barton Broad. The surrounding area is a great place for a walk or a cycle ride and head for the Barton Boardwalk, allowing foot access to view Barton Broad or Alderfen Broad nature reserve. Or why not visit Wroxham, 11 minutes’ drive, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads and home to the ‘world’s largest village store’? You can also find the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway here, too.
A few minutes away is BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top park which promises children a day to remember. The seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 19 miles, offers family fun with its famous pleasure beach, fun fair and amusements. The Pleasurewood Hills theme park at Lowestoft is 28 miles away, while Cromer, 18 miles, offers traditional seaside entertainment including a renowned end of pier show, Amazonia zoo, shops, restaurants and cafés. The medieval city of Norwich, 12 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle, galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, excellent shopping, cafés and restaurants. The north Norfolk coastline has RSPB reserves, coastal path and many picturesque villages which boast pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. There are seal watching boat trips from Blakeney Quay, 30 miles, and Morston Quay, 31 miles, while historic Holt is 25 miles away for shops, café, restaurants and Holt Lowes countryside park and trails. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Beach 9½ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
