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.
Stanhoe, EnglandThis delightful three star, spacious cottage stands on the edge of the village in a quiet and peaceful position, with its own patio and open garden. It makes a splendid base for a relaxing holiday and there are lots of opportunities to discover the North Norfolk coast. The sailing village of Brancaster Staithe is 4 miles away. Many historical houses are close to the cottage, including Houghton Hall, Holkham, Oxburgh Hall, Blickling and Felbrigg. There are magnificent beaches at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells and the beach resort of Hunstanton is just 20 minutes by car. There are bird sanctuaries at Titchwell, Scolt Head and Blakeney and within easy reach are golf courses at Brancaster, Sheringham and Hunstanton. Pub ¼ mile.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Eccles-on-Sea, EnglandNeatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful bungalow, one of a cluster of five, makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday and boasts a kitchen which was newly fitted in 2021. Fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are just a few miles away.
Sea Palling, the local village, has an independent life boat, and mission boards displayed in the church which list rescues going back over 100 years.
The quiet beach, a short walk up and over the sand dune, is home to many waders, and is home to a protected breeding colony of little terns in the summer, while on Horsey Beach, just a short drive down the coast, grey seals give birth to their pups in the winter. Norwich, once England’s second city, has fine medieval buildings, including the cathedral, a Norman castle (now housing the museum) and everything for the shopping addict! There is a supermarket in Stalham, 6 miles. Beach 300 yards (via footpath). Shop, pub and café 1 mile.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Cromer, EnglandWithin 5 miles of sandy beaches on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, these charming, single-storey and south facing cottages offer very comfortable accommodation. Set in the grounds of the owners’ home and on the edge of 8-acres of shared woodland with footpaths that visitors are welcome to roam, they enjoy their own flower filled terrace and garden areas. This delightful corner of Norfolk lies only 5 miles from Cromer’s traditional seaside attractions, including its famous crabs and seasonal end of pier shows, and also within easy reach of Broadland’s fascinating network of tranquil waterways. Day boat hire is readily available for exploring this uniquely lovely conservation area – a National Park in all but name. Easily accessible too are the picturesque fishing villages of the north coast, much loved by sailors and offering RSPB reserves, glorious coastal footpath walking and seal watching boat trips, as well as welcoming pubs and restaurants, many of them serving the delicious, locally caught seafood. National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, galleries, theatres, cinemas and fine shopping. A choice of golf courses can be found within 5 miles. There are a number of pubs offering a warm welcome and hearty food, the nearest shops are at Roughton, 2 miles.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandDreaming of a holiday on the riverside? These wonderful houseboats are moored alongside the River Ant and offer comfortable and modern accommodation with views across the Staithe. River fishing is available right on the doorstep (seasonal and licence required). Daily motor launches are available for hire from the boatyard for guests wishing to explore further afield. The Norfolk Broads are best explored by water, having miles and miles of waterways to explore and plenty of riverside refreshment opportunities along the way, as well as plenty of nature and bird life.
The five houseboats (refs UK12693, UK12694, UK12695, UK12696 and UK12697) enjoy a pleasant mooring adjacent to the boatyard, on the upper reaches of the River Ant and Barton Broad. Each houseboat offers light and airy open plan accommodation, complete with modern day fittings, and are compact but very comfortable. The houseboats are not motorised, they are kept stationery at a fixed point to the land to provide all utilities. The open plan living area opens onto a small, outdoor seating platform with two chairs. From here you step off to a large grassed area with a barbecue area shared by all the houseboats, each having your own picnic bench for further al fresco dining opportunities. The grassed area is located along the riverside enjoying more wonderful riverside views, and of course further fishing opportunities. Stalham Staithe itself is a small riverside hamlet with a restaurant, and is within walking distance from all the amenities of Stalham.
Just 20 minutes’ drive are many Norfolk Broads villages and Norfolk’s amazing coastline, with wide sandy beaches backed with sand dunes. The Norfolk Broads Museum is located on the opposite side of the river, a few minutes’ walk or row across, where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads. The village of Stalham provides a host of amenities including a supermarket, shops, pub and restaurants. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 8 miles away with shops, restaurants and a train station for trains to the seaside and the city of Norwich. It is also a station stop for the Bure Valley Railway, a steam miniature railway running between Aylsham and Wroxham.
A great family fun day out can be had at BeWILDerwood, a tree top adventure in Horning. The seaside resort of Sea Palling is 5 miles away, or for quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey. The city of Norwich makes for a great day out, with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, excellent shopping, restaurants and cafés. Enjoy a day at the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, only 16 miles away. The Weavers Way runs through the town and provides good walking and cycling opportunities. Beach 5 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub 1 mile and restaurant 5 yards.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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
Cromer, EnglandSituated on a quiet holiday park, which is just a few minutes walk from the beach, Chalet 54 surely occupies one of the best plots on the site as it enjoys views over the rooftops of picturesque Cromer, which are perfect to enjoy with a morning coffee or an evening drink.
Refurbished throughout to provide contemporary light and airy accommodation you are sure to relax into holiday mode as soon as you arrive. You will be delighted to find yourself close to a large children’s play area and of course that fabulous beach, which is perfect for building sandcastles, sunbathing, paddling and of course sunrise and sunset walks. You are also close to lots of great places to eat, drink and shop and will find yourself falling in love with Cromer itself, which offers a cinema and a lovely range of traditional seaside amusements and shops along with artisan cafes, restaurants and inns. A coffee on the Edwardian promenade or the famous pier is a must and is perfect for people watching while taking in the sea air.
The beauty of this location is that you can also be in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in around half an hour or visiting the medieval city of Norwich in around 50 minutes. In fact, Cromer’s mainline railway station can take you to both places too, making this the perfect choice for people who would like to take a rest from driving but still see Norfolk’s main attractions. Add in experiences and things to do such as the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, Amazonia Zoo and Bewilderwood, North Norfolk and Bure Valley Railways, Sheringham park, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes, the Felbrigg and Blickling Estates and so very much more and you will soon see why people come back to this part of the coast time and time again.£53From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThe Snuff Box is a truly charming country cottage, sitting pretty in a quiet residential area of the village of Clenchwarton, which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book.
Boasting a double bedroom in the eaves and a single bedroom on the ground floor, this lovely cottage has a cosy separate living room and a light and airy extension housing a spacious and well-equipped kitchen and dining room with doors leading into the garden.
Just over a mile west of the River Great Ouse, this whole area is of high historical significance and continues to be a draw for history buffs to this day. With The Sandringham, Houghton and Holkham Estates, Oxburgh Hall, Peckover House, Castle Acre, Castle Rising and the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn all within easy reach it is easy to see why. Wildlife enthusiasts will also be spoilt for choice with delights like RSPB Snettisham, NWT Roydon Common and Welney Wetlands. Visit Thetford Forest with its High Lodge and Go Ape, just waiting for a visit whether you like picturesque walks, safe cycle routes, tree top activities or getting close to nature.
You can be at the stunning Norfolk coastline in half an hour where you will discover rolling sand dunes, wide sandy beaches, stripy cliffs, salt and clay marshes, creeks, harbours and quays all waiting to be explored. For a change of pace, head into Kings Lynn for a spot of high street shopping or, if you like a bargain make your way to Springfields Designer Outlet. After working up an appetite with all that sightseeing, you will be pleased to discover that this part of Norfolk is packed with great places to eat.£53From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eccles-on-Sea, England
5.00Ideal for friends and couples wishing to enjoy a beach holiday, Wayfarer is set all on ground floor. It is tucked alongside the sand dunes between Eccles-on-Sea and Sea Palling, just yards from the amazing sandy beach. This terraced holiday property offers an outstanding level of presentation and comfort. A truly wonderful base for a seaside holiday, whilst enjoying extensive countryside views.
Winterton’s circular walks and nature reserve, as well as fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, are all nearby. Visit the grey seal colony and their pups at Horsey Gap Beach (between November and February) ot the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 18 miles. Alternatively, visit the fine city of Norwich, 20 miles, with its castle, cathedral, museums, theatres and shopping. Walking, sailing, fishing, birdwatching and cycle hire are all available locally. The owner offers a full laundry service to guests at a charge. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
This property can be booked together with W43478 to accommodate up to 4 guests..£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hevingham, England 4.00Sarah and Matthew would like to welcome you to The Conifers nestling peacefully down a country lane. This spacious and well-appointed accommodation is sure to appeal to nature lovers, cyclists, and walkers. With its own private/secure seating area to the rear. The Conifers is situated adjacent to approximately 200 acres of heath and woodland, which is designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). A haven for wildlife offering regular sightings of kingfisher, squirrels, moorhen, barn owls, deer and night jars, as well as being an established colony of the silver studded blue butterfly. A lovely area for walking and exploring with the dog. There is a gate onto the drive at the rear of the property leading to the lake and heath for walks.
The Conifers is adjacent to Matthew’s part time office (not used full time, entrance door to left of trellis at the front of the building). The entrance drive to the property is shared with Matthew and Sarah. There are glorious beaches around the Norfolk Coast and interesting harbours at Blakeney and Wells. The seaside town of Cromer is also home to the famous Pavilion Theatre and traditional end of pier show and well known for Cromer Crabs. Holt is a market town which is certainly worth a visit. The Georgian market town of Aylsham 4 miles away has a variety of retail outlets including large supermarkets and weekly markets. A little further on is Blickling Hall, a beautiful Jacobean National Trust property which has links to the family of Anne Boleyn.
Cyclists/walkers will enjoy the 26-mile Marriott’s Way which stretches from Aylsham to Norwich and follows the routes of two disused railway lines. The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk’s longest 15-inch gauge line which runs between Aylsham and Wroxham where boat trips are organised and there is a path/cycle track running alongside the narrow-gauge line. Wroxham and the renowned Norfolk Broads are only 10 miles away.
Norwich is within easy reach using the Park and Ride and boasts some beautiful sites spanning 2000 years of history. The castle museum is one of the finest spectacular Norman buildings in Europe. It was built as a Royal Palace for William the Conqueror. Norwich Cathedral and the Visitor Centre is well worth a visit with the second tallest spire and the largest cloister in England.
There is a large collection of high street shops and malls, being in the top 10 shopping destinations in the UK. The Lanes is a medieval area of Norwich made up of alleyways with a selection of quaint independent shops. Norwich market is the largest open-air market in the country open 6 days a week. The nearest public house is approx. 1.5 miles away and you are spoilt for choice for places to eat.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eccles-on-Sea, EnglandTucked neatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful single-storey, terraced holiday property has been completely renovated and makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday. It enjoys extensive countryside views to the front of the property. Winterton’s circular walks and nature reserve, and fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are all just a few miles away. Visit the grey seal colony and their pups at Horsey Gap Beach (between November - February). For children there is the treetop adventure park of BeWILDerwood at Horning, and family fun time at Great Yarmouth. Alternatively, visit the fine city of Norwich, with its castle, cathedral, museums, theatres and shopping. Walking, sailing, fishing, birdwatching and cycle hire all available locally. The owner offers a full laundry service to guests at a charge. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. This property can be booked together with UK32108 to accommodate upto 4 guests.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
