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.
Norwich, England
4.00Nestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn (ref CZB) and single-storey Beech Barn (ref CZU) and Alderfen Barn (ref UK30458) are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner.
For Beech Barn (ref CZU), between Easter and the 16th July, and the 1st September-1st November, for 7 night bookings the owner is offering free boat hire for one day.
Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.
Beech Barn (CZU), Willow Barn (CZB) and Alderfen Barn (UK30458) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Norwich, EnglandNestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn (ref CZB) and single-storey Beech Barn (ref CZU) and Alderfen Barn (ref UK30458) are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner.
For Beech Barn (ref CZU), between Easter and the 16th July, and the 1st September-1st November, for 7 night bookings the owner is offering free boat hire for one day.
Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.
Beech Barn (CZU), Willow Barn (CZB) and Alderfen Barn (UK30458) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£189From 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.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandAptly named Riverside Cottage is located opposite the River Chet with open views across the marshland yet within easy walking distance of the amenities offered in the town of Loddon. Comfortably furnished and styled for family enjoyment, there is a living area with a wood burner and a well-equipped kitchen. There are three bedrooms, a kingsize and a twin on the first floor, and a double bedroom on the ground floor. A bathroom completes the picture. There is an enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and hot tub for 6. Day boat hire and vintage wooden cruiser available to hire from marina next door.
Formerly, the waterways were home to a fleet of wherries that transported various commodities along the navigable section of the River Chet. Today, the pace of life is much more relaxed with a few boats, swans and ducks. Nestled at end of long drive and neighbouring the owner’s boatyard with boat moorings. Great walking, cycling and bird watching are available from the doorstep, and fishing is available in the river (by licence).
Visit the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 16 miles, with pier, fun fairs, amusements, wide sandy beach and town centre, packed with activities for all ages. The market town of Beccles, 7 miles, for shops, market days, cafés, supermarkets, restaurants, daily boat hire and river trips. The city of Norwich, 11 miles, has two indoor shopping malls, a market square, cinema complex, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, art galleries and plenty of restaurants and inns. Southwold and the Suffolk heritage coastline is 20 miles away. A fish and chip shop is within walking distance.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandA stunning barn-conversion resting in Hargate near Old Buckenham, Norfolk. Balcony. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Banham 4.4 miles; Kenninghall 6.8 miles; Attleborough 7.2 miles.£185From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, EnglandA stunning six-bedroom Edwardian country house resting on the outskirts of Thorpe Market, Norfolk. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Barbecue. Family-friendly. Open fire. Luxury. Overstrand 3.6 miles; Cromer 4 miles; Sheringham 8.4 miles.£271From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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 & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThis spacious property has been thoughtfully presented throughout and offers a large, open-plan, social accommodation, all one level, having doors leading onto the pretty, enclosed, paved garden, with your very own hot tub to enjoy. On a balmy summer day, push open the doors to enjoy alfresco dining, and on an evening, why not relax in your private hot tub and watch the stars with a glass of bubbly. In the morning you can enjoy listening to the songbirds, an ideal spot to relax.
Beautifully styled throughout and the well-equipped kitchen will delight any chef enthusiast, an ideal choice for a family celebration and opportunity to dine together at home. On a balmy summer day open the doors, enjoy dining on the patio, relax in your private hot tub, and on an evening watch the twinkling stars with a glass of bubbly. Each bedroom has been thoughtfully furnished, with the master bedroom enjoying a super-king double bed with an en-suite shower room, and three further bedrooms, and a separate family bathroom. Even though there is no Wi-Fi, there is a strong mobile 4G signal and there are films downloaded on the TV.
This single-storey holiday home is peacefully tucked away in the coastal village of Burgh Castle. The village itself offers a local pub serving good food, 11 minutes’ walking distance, and a local holiday park has a good selection of facilities (day rates are chargeable) including indoor swimming pool (booking is advisable during peak summer) children’s soft play area and club bar and restaurant.
Nearby is one of the UK’s best preserved Roman sites, not only filled with history but it’s a beautiful place to wander, having panoramic views across Breydon Waters to the mills and marshes beyond, teeming with bird life. For super sandy beaches and seaside fun head to Gorleston on Sea or enjoy the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth offering a host of traditional seaside attractions including the Pleasure Beach fun fair. Thrill seekers are also sure to enjoy a day out at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park at Lowestoft. For a change of pace, visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and take the tiger walk across the treetops. Nearby Caister Castle features a classic car museum. Enjoy a day at the races, both horse and dog racing available locally. Great days out for the children are BeWILDerwood at Horning, the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, and Sea Life centre at Great Yarmouth. There are lots of bistro opportunities located within the surrounding area.
You are also close to the Norfolk Broads National Park where you can explore these famous waterways by either chartering your own day launch, kayak, canoe, or paddle board hire or simply sit back and enjoy one of the river trips. This wonderful location means you really are close to all the action, including the city of Norwich, recently voted one of the top five cities to visit in the UK with its Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries, and theatres. Those who enjoy cycling and walking will discover that there are lots of great routes to enjoy from doorstep. Pub and restaurant 0.8 miles. Beach 3.4 miles.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandA lakeside lodge with outside bath, nestled in 6 acres of meadows backed by woodland. Surrounded by abundant bird and wildlife, this is the perfect setting for a romantic and tranquil getaway. Imagine the serenity of being completely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to connect with nature. As you arrive at the lodge, you are greeted by the sight of a charming wooden cabin, with commanding views of the crystal-clear lake. The lodge blends seamlessly into the surrounding natural beauty, allowing you to immediately feel at peace. Stepping inside, you find an inviting luxurious interior, and stunning views of the lake and parkland. The main living area is adorned with comfortable furnishings, perfect for lounging by the crackling wood burner on those cooler evenings. The highlight of the lodge is undoubtedly the outside bath situated on the decking overlooking the lake.
Surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of nature, this secluded spot provides an intimate and romantic setting for a relaxing soak under the stars. Whether it’s during the day, basking in the sunlight, or at night, surrounded by the twinkling constellations, this experience is sure to create unforgettable memories. The 6 acres of meadows that encircle the lake offer endless opportunities for exploration. Whether you choose to simply admire, enjoy a wild water swim, paddleboard or simply dip your toes, the lake offers endless fun. You can take leisurely strolls and you will encounter birds, their songs filling the air with melodies, and spot various wildlife such as rabbits, deer and squirrels. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of more elusive creatures like foxes and owls, adding a touch of enchantment to your time in this idyllic location. In the evenings, you can enjoy al fresco dining on the lodge’s decking, preparing dinner and relishing the intimate ambiance provided by nature’s surroundings and sharing stories under the moonlit sky.
Fishing enthusiasts are welcome to enjoy the on-site fishing lakes to include species of crucians, tench, perch, roach and rudd. The village offers a pub serving good food and a village shop to buy supplies. You are positioned centrally to explore Norfolk and Suffolk. Nearby attractions include Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Snetterton racetrack, Thetford Forest and Banham Zoo. Market towns of Attleborough, Diss, Watton, Thetford, Swaffham and Wymondham offer supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. The city of Norwich offers a Norman castle, cathedral, art galleries, excellent shopping malls, a market square, plenty of eateries, cafés and fine dining restaurants. Visit Bury St Edmunds, with abbey ruins and famous Christmas market. Norfolk’s coastline with amazing sandy beaches is 37 miles, and the famous Norfolk Broads 31 miles. The combination of the tranquil lakeside setting, the secluded outdoor bath, and the rich wildlife-filled woodland creates a dreamy atmosphere that promises a truly magical experience. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a peaceful escape, this idyllic lakeside lodge is the perfect destination to foster cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandThis wonderful detached cottage with wrap around private garden and hot tub is tucked away in peaceful countryside. Nestled near the village church within the very quaint, small and rural village of Norton Subcourse. It is within easy distance of the larger village of Loddon just a few minutes’ drive away and the pretty market town of Beccles, 14 minutes, with supermarkets, shops, cafés and regular market days.
Surrounded by open countryside, spectacular walks and excellent cycle routes can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The neighbouring village of Thurlton, ¾ miles, boasts a local shop and a friendly public house. The area has excellent road links providing easy access to both sandy beaches and the National Park Norfolk Broads for daily boat hire and river trips. Reedham Ferry, a chain linked ferry crossing, is just 2 miles away and takes you on a trip across the River Yare, with a pub serving good food awaiting on the opposite side, and miles more marshes and villages to explore.
Fishing is available along the River Yare (licence required). Enjoy a day trip to the medieval city of Norwich and explore its Norman castle, many museums, theatre and galleries. Two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square and an abundance of great places to eat and drink. Alternatively, explore the Norfolk Broads where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore the miles of waterways. Daily boat hire and river trips available at Loddon and Beccles. A 30-minute drive takes you to the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with its Golden Mile amusements, fun fair, waxworks, pitch and putt, Sea Life Centre and shopping centre. Suffolk coastline includes everything from traditional seaside resorts with good sandy beaches including Lowestoft, through to popular Southwold with its life boat museum, lighthouse, shops and pubs. Enjoy the thrills of Pleasurewood Hills American theme park, 12 miles away.
Relax and enjoy the tranquil grounds of Somerleyton Hall, 8 miles. Travel north to explore Cromer with its pier, working life boat centre, sandy beach and town centre. Blakeney Quay, historic Holt and the Royal Sandringham Estate are all within a 2 hour drive. For birdwatchers there are RSPB sites available locally. There are lots of amazing places to seek out which serve great seasonal and locally produced foods. With so much to see and do in the area, you will soon see why Norfolk is so high up on many visitor’s lists.Beach 13 miles. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant ¾ miles.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
