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, England
4.00Beach House is perfect for those looking for a fun filled family break or just a coastal getaway. As well as the lovely beach, the pretty market town of Sheringham boasts a great mix of high street and independent shops. You can leave your car on the private car park for the week and walk to a different place to eat and drink every evening. For those wanting to take a further break from driving, Sheringham has a mainline train station that will take you to Cromer, with its famous pier, Wroxham, the gateway to the gorgeous Norfolk Broads, and onwards to the medieval city of Norwich. Sheringham also boasts North Norfolk Railway and Sheringham Park, 1000 acres of unspoilt nature trails and walks, offering ever changing vistas that are stunning whatever time of the year you visit. Travel north or south from here and discover an array of beach habitats including salt marshes, sand dunes and quays. Head to Blakeney for a spot of crabbing or Cley to explore the marshes. The National Trust’s Blickling Hall is also within easy reach, as is the Thursford Collection with its much celebrated Christmas Spectacular. In fact, this part of Norfolk is a great year round destination and, with many local towns boasting unique high streets and looking really pretty. Beach 800 yards. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 150 yards.£68From 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.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandSituated in a peaceful residential area, Skimming Stones offers a very warm welcome to families or friends looking for a coastal property to relax and unwind in. A much-loved holiday home where the owner has made lots of happy family memories, it offers a well-equipped kitchen, a light and airy dining space and two living rooms, one with a gas fired wood burner effect stove and both with TVs, giving lots of places to relax when you are not on the town’s beautiful beach. With three bedrooms and a large sofa bed in one of the sitting rooms (for alternative sleeping), this lovely house is just perfect for six guests and has been furnished and decorated to provide light, airy and stylish accommodation. There is also a lovely south-west facing garden with a sitting out area to enjoy, which is a great space for breakfast and dinner alike.
Just footsteps from the beach and the town centre, you will be delighted to discover lots of boutique and artisan shops, cafés, inns, restaurants and bars, all very easily accessible on foot. There really is something for everyone, from seafood restaurants to ethnic eateries and real ale pubs, to lively bistro inns so whatever your tastes or pockets you are unlikely to be disappointed. Of course, the biggest draw here is the wide sand and shingle beach which is waiting to be explored. Build some sandcastles, while building memories, take a paddle along the shore, enjoy some wild swimming while working on your tan, or head out for an off-season blustery beach walk and blow the cobwebs away. Don’t miss a trip on the Poppy Line which chugs along the coast. It really is a must do, as is Sheringham Park with its 1,000 acres of diverse natural habitats. There is also a mainline train station in Sheringham, so if you’d like a rest from driving, hop aboard and explore Cromer, Wroxham or even the fine city of Norwich. After a busy day exploring, head back to Skimming Stones and enjoy a sundowner in the garden or snuggle up by the gas wood burner. Just perfect, whatever the season!£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandRelax at Sea View whilst sitting and enjoying the wonderful view from the comfy sofa, or whilst dining. The kitchen is equipped to allow you to cook and eat very comfortably at home, and for those preferring to dine out, there are plenty of eateries on the doorstep. A pub serving good food is next door – literally a few steps from doorstep.
The famous ‘Champagne Coast’ of Sheringham is a nostalgic area of natural beauty, with unspoilt countryside, whilst the beach is the star attraction. The clifftop golf course welcomes very good players, and there is a swimming pool, many charming boutiques, galleries, cafés, and restaurants. The North Norfolk Steam Railway is also based here. 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 1940’s 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 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, all within easy driving distance. Wroxham is known as capital of the Norfolk Broads whereyou can enjoy riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. Daily hire and river trips 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 with the city of Norwich 45 minutes’ drive, or jump on the train, having two indoor shopping malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, plenty of cafés, pubs, restaurants to enjoy. Wild swimming and paddle boarding can be found nearby, as well as golf at a links course just 100 yards away. Pub 5 yards. Shops and amenities 100 yards. Beach 30 yards.£117From 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, EnglandHigh Branch is within walking distance of the award winning sandy beach, and the town centre with an array of amenities including boutiques, cocktail bar and many eateries. This really is a home from home, where you can kick back and truly enjoy yourselves. There is plenty of space on offer for spending quality time together, whilst still enjoying your own pursuits. The open plan kitchen/dining room is perfect to seat the whole family; a great entertaining space. At the rear is the wonderful large lawned garden with privacy screened seating terrace’ perfect for alfresco dining and relaxing.
The famous ‘Champagne Coast’ Sheringham is a nostalgic area of natural beauty with unspoilt countryside, and whilst the beach is the star attraction, you also have the cliff top golf course, swimming pool, many shops, cafés, and restaurants. Sheringham is also home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway which visits the seaside village of Weybourne and Georgian market town of Holt. Sheringham hosts many events and food festivals. Carnival week is held during early August, and the 1940s celebration weekend during mid September. For the brave is the New Year’s Day sea swim or paddle. Felbrigg and Blickling National Trust stately houses and gardens are open all year round, and Muckleburgh Military and Tank collection is a worth a visit. Pack up your buckets and spades and head to the seaside, as Sheringham beach is on doorstep, and the seaside resorts of Cromer, Great Yarmouth and Hunstanton are within easy driving distance. Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, is great for riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. You can also find daily boat hire and river trips to explore the waterways. The salt marshes and RSPB nature reserves can be found further along the coast road. Why not visit the city of Norwich, with two indoor shopping malls, market, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés, pubs, and restaurants. Beach, shops, pubs and restaurants ¾ miles.
Both properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£145From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandYou are unlikely to have experienced another holiday quite like the one you will have at Coastguard’s Lookout. Dramatically set close to the cliff edge and offering 180-degree sea-views you are sure to leave part of your heart here. Not only is the location just perfect for instant shots, sunbathing, and blustery winter walks alike, but the property itself is just magical.
On the ground floor you will find a conservatory with a dining table and sofa, a hand-made kitchen designed like a ship’s galley and a formal dining room that is just perfect to entertain in and raise a glass or two to your fabulous holiday. You will also find a ground-floor bedroom with a super king-size bed and a shower room. Climb the stairs and you will find a further kingsize bedroom and a family bathroom where you can soak in the bath and enjoy the view and the crowning glory of this quirky, charming property, the lookout living room. From here you can enjoy summer beach vistas or watch the rolling waves in winter while snuggling up by the wood-burning stove. There are windows overlooking the coastline from two sides and the further third side has artfully arranged mirrors so you can genuinely get a great view wherever you sit. And those views are hard to take your eyes off, whatever the season!
This property is just delightful and has been the much-loved family holiday home of the owner for many years. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a real coastal experience with bags of history and character. If you’re looking for sleek, modern minimalism with pristine paintwork, then this is not for you. But if you’re looking for the most memorable holiday you have ever had with views to die for and great night sleeps in high-end beds with high thread-count Egyptian cotton bedding then you’re in luck. So book in, relax, unwind, and chill out. Get ready for sandy toes, lungs full of sea air, and moments to treasure. A truly special getaway that’s unlikely to be matched. Beach 15 yards. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£231From 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, EnglandChoose Beachcomber Cottage for your holiday and you will find yourself footsteps from the beach and the thriving town centre. Boasting open-plan living that is light, airy and contemporary, you are sure to be delighted with your choice for your coastal break, there is even a handrail on the staircase to the first floor for easier access. Sheringham itself is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike and boasts a great mix of high street and boutique shops, as well as lots of cafés, restaurants, bistros and inns. 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 great events throughout the year, including a 1940s 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, and the North Norfolk Railway where 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, 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 dunes, picturesque quays and sand and shingle beaches.
Add in attractions such as Cromer Pier, Amazonia Zoo, Bewilderwood, the Thursford and Mucklburgh Collections, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, RSPB Clay Marshes, the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, and 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 Beachcomber Cottage?£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandFisherman’s Cottage really couldn’t be better placed. It is so close to the sea that there are partial sea views from two of the upstairs rooms, although this isn’t the only draw to this location because here you will also find yourself footsteps from lots of great places to eat, shop and drink. Arranged across three floors the property has a ground floor bedroom and wet room, a further two bedrooms on the first floor and a bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle on the second floor. Stylishly furnished and boasting feature spiral staircases you are sure to fall in love with this quirky property, which really is quite the find.
Sheringham itself is a firm favourite amongst locals because it offers a lovely beach, an indoor swimming pool, a unique high street, which is just packed with small local businesses, a celebrated golf course with stunning sea views and heritage and mainline railway stations. Here also lies Sheringham Park with its 1,000 acres of wildlife walks, a must for anyone who loves to get close to nature. In fact, this whole area offers natural sites including RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and the famous Norfolk Broads, which lie just 40 minutes away by car or on the train. The train will also take you to Cromer where you can stroll along the Edwardian promenade and explore the famous pier. And it will also lead you further afield, into the Medieval city of Norwich with its Norman Castle, numerous museums, theatres, galleries and great shopping opportunities including its award winning open-air market and the boutique Lanes. Those visiting out of season will be delighted to find themselves close to the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey. History buffs will enjoy days out at the Muckleburgh Collection and the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates and can even pop in to one of Sheringham’s own little museums. And of course, coast lovers will be spoilt for choice too as they can either stay put and enjoy Sheringham beach or explore the numerous salt and clay marshes, shingle and sand beaches and picturesque quays. All of which provide the perfect backdrop for those all-important insta posts! Then return to Fisherman’s Cottage for a lovely night sleep and to recharge your batteries ready for your next adventures. Beach 50 yards. Pub and restaurant 100 yards.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
