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.
Sheringham, EnglandNestled in a quiet residential street at the heart of bustling Sheringham, Amelia House has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished to provide discerning guests with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Boasting two sitting areas and two bathrooms, this semi-detached house is both stylish and comfortable. The famous wide, Sheringham Beach is a sandy beach, just a 3-minute walk away and you can be in the town centre in two minutes. Here you will find a good mix of high street favourites and boutique shops. The town itself boasts lots of great places to eat to suit all tastes and budgets and is also home to the much celebrated North Norfolk Railway, from which you can take steam train tours along the coast.
You may find it hard to tear yourself away from Sheringham but if you do, you will find lots of pretty coastal towns and villages offering a variety of sandy and shingle beaches, marshes and picturesque quays. Nature lovers will enjoy the opportunity to explore Sheringham Park, which offers over 100 acres of unspoilt walks including a breath-taking cliff top trail. For something a little more exotic, why not visit Amazonia Zoo, located close to the seaside town of Cromer where you will also find the famous Cromer Pier, Edwardian promenade, a multiplex cinema and lots of shops, cafés and restaurants to explore. You’ll soon see why people visit north Norfolk year round and come back time and time again and, after a busy day of fun, how lovely to be able to return to lovely Amelia House and relax and unwind. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 150 yards.£109From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Sheringham, EnglandNestled quietly behind a peaceful residential street, Seal Pup is a detached property is just ½ mile from the beach and seafront, with its own private parking. Seal Pup is a beautiful, bright, and airy home with practical open plan living space complete with a fabulous kitchen and downstairs shower room. The comfy reclining lay Z boy sofas are lovely to snuggle down in. Our downstairs twin bedroom is off the main living area. Upstairs, via the open tread spiral staircase there is a spacious double bedroom with Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. Outside, you will find the fully paved enclosed garden, which has a table and chairs for four people, as well as a loveseat which is the perfect place to sit with a glass of wine after a day out exploring the local area.
Seal Pup has lots of little touches - its own range of crockery is lovely to find in the cupboard! The shed is stacked with beach equipment, body boards, buckets, and spades - also a trolley to take it all to the beach. Dogs are welcome in the property - there is a comfy dog bed provided and a large crate can be found under one of the single beds.
The picturesque old fishing village of Sheringham and makes a fantastic base for a coastal break. Close by are good restaurants, shops, pubs, tea rooms and craft shops, as well as the Splash swimming pool, two museums and the North Norfolk Steam Railway, known as the ‘Poppy Line’. Sheringham has a busy list of activities throughout the year with a Viking Festival, 1940’s weekend, Vintage 60’s festival and fantastic Carnival week.
Sheringham Park and Felbrigg Hall both nearby National Trust properties are a must for dog walkers, nature lovers and ramblers, and during late Spring, they are awash with colour from the rhododendrons. In nearby Cromer the famous pier show is a great attraction and is a bustling place to visit. Cromer Crabs are the local favourite as well as Fish and Chips!
Along the coast Blakeney Point with its seal colony is a beautiful place to visit and a trip to see the seals by boat is highly recommended. Venturing a little further, you will be spoilt for choice with coastal villages and towns aplenty, easy access to the Norfolk Broads, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the Queen’s rural retreat at Sandringham, bird watching at Titchwell, Cley Marshes and Snettisham, as well as plenty of seaside fun at Great Yarmouth or Hunstanton. After a fun-filled day out and about, you are sure to get a great night’s sleep at Seal Pup. Beach ½ mile. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant ¼ mile.£77From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Sheringham, EnglandThe Gresham Hall Estate is simply breathtaking and guests choosing to book one of the apartments in the wing or even Gresham Hall will not be disappointed! The entire property has been refurbished and refurnished to a superb standard in 2019 and all four properties can be booked together to accommodate 20 guests, making this the perfect choice for family celebrations. A welcome pack of milk, bread, butter, jam, marmalade and honey is provided for all properties
As you make your way down the impressive, winding, private driveway which leads to Gresham Hall, you will feel the weight of the world leave your shoulders. Set within the beautiful country estate, whether you choose to stay at one of the apartments, or book the hall and become Lord of the Manor for the duration of your holiday, you are sure to be delighted by your tastefully presented and stylish accommodation. For guests staying at Gresham Hall (ref UK10641), there is a bedroom and a shower room across the hallway on the ground floor for less mobile guests. And less mobile couples who would still like to experience this estate will find ground floor accommodation in Ground Wing (ref UK10638).
Gresham Hall was built by Colonel Batt (hence the bat over the front door), between October 1907 and April 1908 using wooden scaffolding, labour and materials from the Gresham Estate, and the bricks were baked in a local kiln. Colonel Batt was very innovative, and after the war he generated his own electricity which served the property for many years, now having been replaced by a more eco-friendly pellet boiler to provide lots of hot water and cosy heating. The present owner bought the property in the 1980s and the family grew up there, enjoying the beautiful estate to the full. The current renovations were carried out between 2017 and 2019, giving the properties their contemporary feel and all the modern conveniences required by discerning guests for a lovely holiday.
If you can tear yourself away from your sumptuous surroundings, you will find yourself within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and also within the heart of the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. The lovely market towns of Sheringham and Holt are just minutes away and offer lots of great places to eat, drink and shop with Sheringham also offering a wide, sandy beach. Cromer, with its famous pier, is also close by. In fact, head east or west from here and explore lots of pretty seaside towns and villages, each offering unique coastal habitats including sandy or shingle beaches, marshes and pretty quays.
Those visiting Norfolk for the first time should also visit the Norfolk Broads, not least of all because Wroxham, considered by many as the ’Gateway to the Norfolk Broads’, is under 40 minutes away. History buffs will enjoy the Blickling Estate, Holkham Hall, the Muckleburgh Military Collection, Thursford Steam Collection and a host of other attractions too including Cromer Zoo, Langham Glass and the Sheringham to Holt Steam Railway. And of course there are cycle routes, walks and wildlife opportunities galore, all waiting for you to explore. Then return each evening to the Gresham Estate for a good night’s sleep and to dream of adventures yet to come. What a joy! Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandChoose Stones Throw Cottage for your holiday and you will find yourself footsteps from the beach and just a short walk to the thriving town centre. Completely renovated in 2022, this stunning holiday home features a spacious kitchen/dining room and a cosy living room with sumptuous seating for everyone in your party. There are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a lovely snug in the attic, perfect for chilling out with a book whilst enjoying the relaxing sounds of the sea.
The beach fronted house is a cosy, warm, characterful self-catering, lovely old fisherman’s cottage completely renovated but maintaining all the original feel and features with a stunning uninterrupted sea view which really is a stone’s throw from the terrace where you can watch the sunrise and set over the sea. Walk from the terrace area for 30 seconds and find yourself in the sea. A swim in the morning sun in the calm, deep blue, North Sea then nip back to the house for a warm cup of tea and a hot shower. Eat breakfast outside in the front terrace and watch the sunrise over the sea. Then at the other end of the day relax with a glass of wine, watch the sun set over the sea, and stargaze in the peace and tranquillity, free from the harsh lights of the city. A truly intimate and magical experience.
Sheringham itself is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. It has award winning blue flag beaches, a brand-new leisure centre with a pool open to the public, woodland and cliff top walks and a cliff top golf course. It boasts a great mix of high street and boutique shops, as well as lots of cafés, restaurants, bistros and inns. In fact, you could head out on foot to eat every evening and find something new to delight you, whatever your tastes or budget. The wide sandy beach will tempt you too, whether you are sunbathing in summer or enjoying a bracing walk off season. The town itself plays host to lots of entertaining events throughout the year, including a 1940’s weekend, the Viking Festival and its summer carnival.
Here you will also find Sheringham Park, which offers 1000 acres of varying habitat including woodland, parkland and cliff top. In addition, you can take a steam train journey along the coast. It also has a mainline train station which will take you to nearby Cromer with its many seaside attractions. You can also visit Wroxham, which is considered by many to be the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, and on to the medieval city of Norwich, which is well worth a visit. All of these are within easy reach by car too, as are a plethora of coastal habitats such as salt and clay marshes, rolling sand dunes, picturesque quays and sand and shingle beaches.
Add in attractions such as Cromer Pier, Amazonia Zoo, BeWILDerwood, the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, RSPB Clay Marshes, the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden plus a host of other great things to see and do, and you are sure to be back just to fit everything in. And what better place to return to than beautiful Stones Throw Cottage? Pubs, shops and restaurants within 300 yards.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandSet in a quiet residential area in the sought-after coastal town of Sheringham, Seascape is perfect for discerning guests looking for high-end, stylish light and airy accommodation. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, this property offers a real sense of space with coastal colours used throughout. It really is perfect for families, three generations travelling together or couples who will surely enjoy the fact that there are two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. Both bathrooms are on the first floor where you will also find three bedrooms, one double and two twins. On the ground floor you will find a very well-equipped kitchen and a lovely sitting/dining room with a large wall mounted smart TV.
Step outside and you will find a lawned, enclosed garden with two patios, a sitting out area and a barbeque, which is the perfect place to spend the evening after a lovely day on the beach. In fact, there are so many coastal habitats to choose from nearby that you really will be spoilt for choice. A short walk into town will take you to Sheringham seafront where you can explore the wide sand and shingle beach, wander around the pretty market town and discover lots of great places to eat, drink and shop. Head west from here and take a seasonal boat trip out to see the seals, enjoy a spot of crab lining at Blakeney or enjoy fish and chips the quayside at Wells-next-the-Sea.
Or just a short journey east you will find the popular town of Cromer with its famous Edwardian seafront and pier. From Sheringham it is possible to enjoy the Norfolk Broads and the city of Norwich too, meaning you really will see the three highlights of Norfolk in one trip. Add in lots of nature trails, amazing sites of historical interest, BeWILDerwood, Amazonia Zoo, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways and so much more beside and you’re sure to book a return trip just to fit it all in. And when you do, you’re sure to book Seascape again as it is just lovely!£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandSitting within a quiet side street just footsteps from the pretty town centre and the beautiful beach, Ruby’s Retreat has been a much-loved family holiday home for many years. Lots of wonderful memories have been made here of special times spent together and lazy days enjoying the beach. Now the owner is throwing open her doors and inviting you to come and make your own fabulous memories here too.
The cottage was named after a wonderful great aunt, with whom the owner holidayed in Sheringham many times before she even owned this lovely cottage. Here you will find a cosy sitting room, a well-equipped kitchen if you fancy making a home cooked meal and three bedrooms with two bathrooms, offering two shower cubicles and a bath. There is a lovely, enclosed garden with a patio, which is something of a suntrap, making this perfect for those families with little ones.
There is much to see and do in the area whatever the season, whether you are enjoying getting sandy toes and wild swimming or undertaking a blustery beach walk before heading back to snuggle by the fire. This part of the county is packed with coastal habitats and history all waiting to be explored. And from here it is very easy to visit the Broads and the city too, the town even has its own mainline train station that will take you to both, if you would like a day without your car. If you choose to explore on-foot you will discover North Norfolk Heritage Railway, two museums and a host of great places to eat, shop and drink, many of which are artisan and boutique local enterprises. This really is a charming coastal North Norfolk town and Ruby’s Retreat has bags of individual charm of its own. In fact, you are sure to fall in love with both, just as the owner did all those years ago with Great Aunt Ruby. You will be back!£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandBumblebee Cottage is a real find! It lies in the heart of Sheringham, close to the beach and town centre. It also has a lovely sitting-out garden to the rear, which is something of a sun trap. Immediately to the front of the cottage is a small shingle parking bay; suitable only for a small car, further unrestricted parking can be found along roadside, adjacent the cottage.
Two bedrooms are found on the first floor, sleeping four people, and there is a sofa bed for alternative sleeping, making this the perfect choice for small families. The well-equipped kitchen is ready for you to unleash your culinary skills, whether you’re preparing a hearty breakfast or a delicious home-cooked dinner, you’ll find all the amenities you need to make your stay enjoyable.
Given your very close proximity to the beautiful bustling town centre with lots of great places to eat out, you will probably want to treat yourself to a lovely meal at one of the many inns, cafés and restaurants that are within very easy walking distance.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandA stunning ground floor apartment situated within the design-led stunning iconic building overlooking the North Norfolk Coast within the footsteps of the award-winning sandy beach, and a 5-minute’ walk into the town centre with an array of amenities, including boutiques and many eateries. Brand new (2022) South Terrace is aptly named boasting a sunny, huge terrace, comfortably furnished with outdoor sofa seating, dining seating and a BBQ. Here you can enjoy alfresco dining, your morning coffee and dining into the evening, a truly magical spot to enjoy and relax.
Both bedrooms benefit from private En-suite shower room facilities. Both bedrooms and the sitting room all have doors opening onto the terrace. The apartment boasts sociable, open-plan living, filled with light, and comfy sofas. A well-equipped kitchen allows you to cook and dine at home. Prefer to eat out, don’t worry, there are so many good eateries, within strolling distance. The famous ‘Champagne Coast’ Sheringham is a nostalgic area of natural beauty, with unspoilt countryside, whilst the beach is the star attraction, the cliff-top golf course welcomes very good players, a swimming pool, many charming boutiques, galleries, cafes, and restaurants.
Also home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. Why not jump on board and travel to the delightful seaside village of Weybourne or visit the Georgian market town of Holt? Sheringham is host to many events and food festivals throughout the year and foodies will love the freshness and mixture of the Farmers Markets. Popular local events include Carnival Week held during early August, when you can enjoy all the fun of the fair and the 1940s celebration weekend held in mid-September.
For the brave is the New Year’s Day sea swim, when you can participate in a bracing swim or paddle, to celebrate the brand New Year. Felbrigg and Blickling National Trust stately houses and gardens are open all year round, whilst the Muckleburgh Military and Tank collection has a great selection of vehicles, tanks and guns. Sheringham Beach is right on your doorstep, and the seaside resorts of Cromer, Great Yarmouth and Hunstanton, are all within easy driving distance.
Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, to enjoy riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. Daily hire and river trips are available to explore the miles of waterways, abundant with wildlife. The salt marshes and RSPB nature reserves can be found further along the coast road. Shopaholics will delight in the City of Norwich 45 minutes drive, or jump on the train, having two indoor shopping malls, a market square, a cathedral, a castle museum, a theatre, and plenty of cafés, pubs, and restaurants to enjoy. Wild swimming and paddle boarding can be found nearby, as well as golf at The Links course. Beach 50 yards. Shops, pubs and restaurants 500 yards.£92From 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
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
