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.
Dereham, EnglandAll ground floor detached cottage with wheelchair access. Three bedrooms, two with en-suites. Private enclosed garden with hot tub. Dereham 6 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Diss, EnglandThis great property boasts lovely original features and all the modern conveniences required for a great stay. Laurel Barn is situated within a small, residential barn conversion complex, in a lovely setting. It has masses of character, and the owner has combined the many original features with a light and airy modern feel, making this a great choice whatever your taste. The enclosed garden has hedging, a 3ft fence and a sitting-out area next to the hot tub which is perfect for soaking away the after effects of a busy day’s sightseeing.
Laurel Barn enjoys the perfect position from which to explore the area. Close by lies the bustling market town of Wymondham, which offers lots of great places where you can eat and shop, along with an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. It is worth taking the time to visit picturesque Wymondham Abbey, a magnificent Norman church established in 1107 as part of a monastic foundation.
You can be in the medieval city of Norwich within 20 minutes, and here you will find the finest standing example of a Norman castle in the whole of the UK, along with a magnificent Norman cathedral, various museums, theatres, art galleries and a full range of leisure activities. The city boasts numerous lanes and alleys full of quirky shops, as well as two indoor malls, many cafés and fine dining restaurants.
The surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities for cycling and walking. For a change of pace, head to Thetford Forest and High Lodge, a recreational site with walks and cycle routes, along with more challenging mountain bike trails and the ’Go Ape’ treetop adventures. In just 30 minutes you can be at Wroxham, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, where you can charter a day boat or join an organised tour. The North Norfolk coast can be reached within a 40-minute drive, or you can explore the east coast at picturesque Winterton, where you can see grey seals in their natural environment, and Great Yarmouth, where you will discover all the fun of the fair and glorious beaches. Head south to Southwold with its Victorian pier, or even a spot of crabbing at Walberswick, all under 30 miles from the barn. Add in several National Trust properties, excellent museums, birdwatching, zoos, golf, and fishing, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular with guests who return year after year. Shop 3 miles, pub, and restaurant 1 mile.£138From 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
EnglandWith open views across the fields to the rear and large gardens and grounds to enjoy, this delightful holiday home is great for a family break. Three bedrooms benefit from en-suites and there is a large hot tub with views of the paddock and open fields where you can relax after a busy day out exploring. The well-equipped kitchen features a centre island with stools around where you can enjoy your morning coffee. The drawing room has three comfortable sofas where guests can relax.
The historic town of King’s Lynn is just 7 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. Sandy beaches as well as RSPB reserves are within half an hour’s drive. North Norfolk has expanses of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive there. 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.
The Sandringham Estate, which is 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 7 miles. Downham Market is 12 miles away with its Friday and Saturday markets and boasts direct rail links to Ely, Cambridge and London. To the south lies Ely Cathedral, known as the ’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. Beach 19½ miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 1½ miles.£200From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandBuilt and designed by Sir Robert Baldock, a member of the Kings Council, this lovely detached property still has many original features including beamed walls and ceilings. Renovated to a very high standard by the current owners, it has been stylishly decorated and furnished to provide beautiful and relaxing accommodation for discerning guests. The property benefits from underfloor heating with hard floors throughout and a woodburner in the living area and has its own large garden area with a courtyard hot tub and outdoor furniture.
It enjoys the perfect position to explore the area, and close by lies the bustling market town of Wymondham, which offers lots of great places where you can eat and shop, along with an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. It’s worth taking the time to visit picturesque Wymondham Abbey, a magnificent Norman church established in 1107 as part of a monastic foundation. You can be in the medieval city of Norwich in 20 minutes. Here you will find the finest standing example of a Norman castle in the whole of the UK along with a magnificent Norman cathedral, numerous museums, theatres, art galleries and a full range of leisure activities. The city boasts numerous lanes and alleys full of quirky shops as well as two indoor malls, numerous cafés and fine dining restaurants. The surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities for cycling and walking, for a change of pace, head to Thetford Forest and High Lodge, a recreational site with walks and cycle routes along with more challenging mountain bike trails, and Go Ape treetop adventures. In just 30 minutes you can also be at Wroxham, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, where you can charter a day boat or join an organised tour. The North Norfolk coast can be reached with a 40 minute drive, or you can explore the east coast at picturesque Winterton, where you can see grey seals in their natural environment and Great Yarmouth, where you will discover all the fun of fair and glorious beaches. Head south to Southwold with its Victorian pier, or even a spot of crabbing at Walberswick, all under 30 miles from the Coach House. Add in several National Trust properties, excellent museums and birdwatching activities, zoos, golf, fishing, salt, fresh and game, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular with guests who return year after year, and you will be sure to return to The Old Hall Coach House too. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- North Walsham, EnglandNestled within the quiet village of Gimingham, but under 2 miles from the coast, Hall Farm Barns have been thoughtfully furnished and equipped to ensure guests have everything they need for a great stay. Light and airy throughout, these semi-detached barns can be booked individually or as a group for those wishing to accommodate large numbers while still retaining some privacy. The largest of the barns, The Great South Barn (UKC2527), sleeps twelve and benefits from four bathrooms, three of which are en-suite. Just as impressive, The Great North Barn (ref UKC2526), sleeps ten and has a glass ceiling area that is just perfect for gazing at blue skies and stars alike. The smaller, but perfectly formed Courtyard Barn (ref UKC2525), sleeps six and offers integrated ceiling speakers and retains an air of spaciousness, making it a great place in which to relax and unwind.
Close by lies the seaside village of Mundesley which offers a lovely sandy beach, a firm favourite with the locals but something of an undiscovered gem compared to its larger neighbour Cromer. Do make time to visit Cromer though, as here you will find a celebrated Edwardian seafront, a long promenade to stroll along and a famous pier, which often offers end of pier shows. Both seaside resorts also offer lots of places where you can eat and drink, and Cromer also has a cinema and Amazonia Zoo.
Close by also lies the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, Wroxham, which offers lots of attractions, including the opportunity to hire a day boat or join a charter as it glides through these famous waterways. There is so much to do in the area that whichever barn you choose, you will book to come again, just to fit everything in. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 28 guests.£190From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Norwich, EnglandCreated to provide a relaxing and stylish environment, and each with their own hot tub (NOTE: for NEW bookings received from January 2024 note that the hot tub will only be prepared for use from 1st April to 30th September each year) and sauna (leisure towels are also provided), this is a perfect holiday location for family celebrations or a get together, whatever the season. The southern aspects of both cottages look over a valley with no habitation in sight, and the night sky is incredible when clear. There are excellent walks and circular routes from the doorstep, free from cars, for both walkers and cyclists. Cowslip Cottage (ref UKC2457) and Meadowsweet Cottage (ref UKC2458) are semi-detached properties and are hidden away, yet situated in the pretty village of Swardeston, a short 5-mile drive from the excellent city of Norwich. Swardeston is the birth place of Edith Cavell, probably the most famous woman to be killed during World War I and remembered around the world for all her tireless and selfless work she undertook whilst working as a nurse, before being executed on 12 October 1915. Edith’s portrait hangs in her memory on the east stained glass window of St Mary’s church and is worthy of a visit. Enjoy fresh bread, pastries and cakes from the village bakery, or visit the local pub, under 1 mile away, which serves good food. There is also a farm shop for fresh veg and fruit as well as a newsagents and butchers. Swardeston Common is very popular with walkers, also from here you can watch the local cricket matches played in front of the pavilion.
Visit the fabulous north Norfolk coastline with its pretty coastal villages and glorious beaches, and explore the famous Norfolk Broads. Wroxham, 16 miles away is known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, where you will find daily boat hire, river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Enjoy a great day out with the children at BeWILDerwood at Horning, a treetop adventure park, Dinosaur Park at Lenwade and Pensthorpe Nature Park. Explore the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the popular seaside towns of Aldebugh and Southwold. The historical city of Norwich is 5 miles, with its cathedrals, museums, theatre, excellent shopping and cosmopolitan cafés. The seaside village of Winterton-on-Sea has an excellent sandy beach backed by dunes and plenty of shops and restaurants. Thetford Forest is ideal for tree top adventures at Go Ape, designated circular walks and cycle trails graded for different abilities. There are golf courses at Dunston Hall 2¼ miles and Barnham Broom 14 miles and a family golf course at Easton 9½ miles. Beach 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£127From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSet within the sought after seaside village of Mundesley, Driftwood House is the perfect choice for discerning guests looking for a stylish coastal holiday. Boasting a private hot tub, three bathrooms and a lovely multi-fuel burner, this property really does have everything you need for an all-weather break. While it is a village, Mundesley itself boasts lots of places to eat and drink and of course has a wide sandy beach which is considered by many to be one of the best in the area. With all of this just footsteps away, you may be tempted to park up at Driftwood House and spend your whole holiday right there but venture a little further and you will find much to see and do. Head east or west to discover a string of coastal villages and towns including Cromer, with its famous pier and Happisburg with its picturesque lighthouse. Or, head inland and be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in under half an hour. History Buffs will enjoy exploring the medieval city of Norwich, the Blickling Hall Estate, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections or one of the numerous local museums. The young at heart will enjoy a day out at BeWILDerwood or Amazonia Zoo and nature lovers will also be spoilt for choice with Cley Marshes within easy reach too. After a great day exploring, you can return to Driftwood House and relax in that amazing hot tub. Beach 300 yards. Shop 220 yards, pub and restaurant 330 yards.£155From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandSet in a quiet side lane in the much sought after village of East Runton, Corner House has everything you need for a great coastal holiday. East Runton itself has a pub, two restaurants, a shop and of course, one of the best beaches in the area. If you venture a little further you will find so much to see and do that you will be spoilt for choice.
This detached house boasts an enclosed garden, private hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, conservatory, formal dining room and a cosy wood burning stove, what else do you need?
Cromer town centre is just a 20-minute walk away, with the cliff tops and a sea view all the way. Here you will find the famous pier where a seasonal end of pier show is held, an Edwardian seafront, beautiful beach, cinema, museum and a good selection of seaside attractions and places to eat, drink and shop. Close by you will also find Amazonia Zoo, The Thursford Collection, North Norfolk Railway, The Bure Valley Railway, The Muckleburgh Collection, Blickling Hall and The Shire Horse Sanctuary. And, not only do you have a wealth of coastline to explore, you are also just 40 minutes’ from the Norfolk Broads. You can then head back to Corner House, relax in the hot tub and then retire for a great night’s sleep. Beach 300 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£167From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThoughtfully designed and beautifully furnished, this romantic bolthole is the ideal base from which to explore. Spread your wings and venture further afield along the coast before returning to the comforts of this cosy detached barn, where pampered pooches are welcome too. This splendid retreat is the ideal space for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Accessed by a rough track, this private and quiet location is away from the hustle and bustle, yet still be within easy access to Gorleston-on-Sea, 2 miles, with its glorious beach.
In the property you will find an open plan living space with comfortable, modern furnishings and the owners have created a quiet sanctuary that all ages can enjoy. The living area is furnished with a double sofa bed and large armchair centred around the wood burner and widescreen TV, making it the ideal place to retire to after a busy day out and about exploring Norfolk and Suffolk. There is also a hidden well leading to a wine cellar. A dining table for four people sits between the kitchen and the living area, and is also placed perfectly for days when you are able to open the French doors to the enclosed back garden. A wonderful spot to enjoy a paper and a coffee on a fine spring morning. Featuring a fully fitted kitchen with everything that you need to master up culinary delights, from an integrated gas and electric range oven to a Lavazza coffee machine, plus a Bose sound speaker to entertain whilst you’ve got your bake on! There is a sumptuous bathroom with wall to wall sand stone tiles, sunken shower, roll-top bath, fluffy robes and slippers. The bedroom is galleried and you will find a gorgeous comfy double bed. Head outside to your very own enclosed decking area, with seating and gas barbecue. Sit back, relax and watch the stars whilst you take a bubbly dip in the private hot tub...bliss! Adjacent to the property is a large paddock for you to use for dog walking, games or just simply enjoy the sounds of nature
If you can drag yourself away from your hideaway, you will find plenty to explore in the area. Take a 2 mile walk to Gorleston beach, where you’ll find beautiful golden sand and grassy cliff top walks overlooking the lower Esplanade. The Barn is situated 5 miles from the popular seaside town of Great Yarmouth, where you’ll find endless amounts of traditional seaside entertainment, from arcades to shows and a Sea Life Centre to explore. The charming, market town of Beccles, with market square and winding streets, nestled by the River Waveney, is just a 20-minute drive away. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
