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.
East Runton, EnglandStanding detached on the edge of Seacroft Caravan Club Site, this single-storey chalet enjoys being within easy reach of all the facilities of the park, including the outdoor, heated swimming pool (seasonal opening) and the club house with a bar and restaurant. Less than 1 mile to the seaside resort of Cromer itself, Seacroft is a family orientated Caravan Club Site, with 111 pitches. During peak season, the park hosts a lively programme of varied entertainment and special events. Located on the opposite side of the road is ’The Common’, which is ideal for walkers, a large expanse of grassland, located along the cliff top with a path leading to Cromer’s promenade and town. The small theatre at the end of Cromer pier hosts live entertainment (in season) and there is a bustling promenade, colourful gardens, beach, Amazona Zoo and golf course. The town centre has many shops, cafés and restaurants and a carnival is held in the third week of August. With the bus stop outside the park entrance, a great way of exploring Norfolk’s Coastline is by the local bus service, ‘The Coastal Hopper’, visiting towns and villages along the Coast Road. Sheringham has the headquarters of the Poppy Line North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash and Fun Water Park, RNLI life boat station and museum, cliff top golf course, Sheringham Park (NT) and town centre with shops, café and restaurants. RSPB nature and bird reserves at Blakeney Quay, Morston Harbour, Cley next the Sea and Salthouse. An hours drive away is Holkham Hall (NT), Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall (NT). Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads offers daily boat hire and river trips available, shops, cafés and waterside restaurants. The city of Norwich has excellent shopping malls, market square, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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High St, EnglandThis wonderful brick and flint holiday cottage is situated in the popular coastal village of Blakeney. Boasting charm and character with a wood burner and wooden floors, the accommodation is set over three floors. The lawned garden is 10 yards away from the property and is available for guests to use, it is privately owned and is shared with other properties within the terrace.
Within easy walking distance are shops, an award-winning restaurant and a selection of pubs. Excellent walking, cycling and bird watching are available nearby, and crabbing is a popular pastime along the quayside. Boat trips are available to the basking seal colony at Blakeney Point. Other places to visit include the award-winning Morston Hall and harbour, 2 miles, the bustling market town of Holt, 5 miles, and excellent sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
The Paddock, EnglandQuietly nestled in the seaside village of Happisburgh, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse (open to the public on some Sundays during summer, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top). Happisburgh beach is a wonderful sandy cove beach backed by cliffs, celebrated and regarded to be one of the best beaches in the area. An ideal location for exploring the wonderful coastline with excellent sandy beaches, seaside villages and the national park Norfolk Broads, famous for its miles of inland waterways and birdlife. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, only 12 miles. Visit the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, with pier and theatre hosting live entertainment during the summer season, promenade, shops, cafés and plenty of eateries. Sheringham, home to North Norfolk Steam Railway, shops, cafés and more eateries, is also worth a visit. The East Ruston Vicarage Gardens and its café is a short drive. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing (in season) are all available locally. Market town of Stalham 6 miles for supermarket, fuel station, shops and eateries. Pub with restaurant in village, 500 yards. Pop up shop on local caravan site. Happisburgh beach 800 yards. Cart Gap beach 1 mile.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blakeney, EnglandSet in the picturesque coastal village of Stiffkey and just 5 minutes from Wells-next-the-Sea, this detached holiday cottage provides light and airy accommodation with lots of original features. Originally a barn belonging to the Manor House it enjoys a peaceful setting. Stiffkey offers access to the sea via its famous and much photographed salt marshes and is famous for its Stewkey Blues; plump and tasty cockles, which are blue in colour due to the mud in which they live.
This whole part of the North Norfolk Coastline offers a range of picturesque seaside villages and towns, salt marshes, shingle beaches and wide golden sands that are perfect for sunbathing, relaxing or for bracing walks. Whichever way you travel from Stiffkey, you will find much to see and do. Its closest and arguably most popular neighbour is Well-next-the-Sea, with its narrow-gauge railway, pretty quayside and mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. Further along lies Holkham, home to Holkham Hall and a beautiful beach that featured in the film Shakespeare in Love. Hunstanton boasts a Sea Life Sanctuary, a small fairground and lots of traditional seaside entertainment for parents and children alike. To the east, Blakeney offers the chance to take a boat trip to see the seal colonies, and it’s also a prime spot for crabbing. The bustling seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer are a must-visit during your stay, with their fantastic beaches and a famous pier. History buffs will find that along with Holkham Hall, The Sandringham Estate and Blickling Hall (National Trust) are within easy reach as well.
When you feel like a change of pace, you can head to the medieval city of Norwich, or follow the Hanseatic Trail through old King’s Lynn. Add in RSPB sites and a wealth of wildlife reserves, great walks and cycle routes, tasty restaurants and charming cafés, and you’ll see exactly why this part of Norfolk remains a very popular choice for holiday goers. After a busy day exploring, you will find that Manor Cottage is just the place to relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. Beach ½ mile. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandTucked in next to the friendly, local pub lies Turnstone Cottage, a large, terraced coastal house with panoramic sea views in the heart of Sheringham, where guests can easily reach the sandy beach and the sea. The property is triple-glazed throughout and boasts stunning sea views from the terrace, front bedrooms and attic suite, in which this spacious room benefits from its own sitting area and where views over the promenade can be enjoyed. Visit Sheringham with its seaside attractions and array of shops, cafés and restaurants. Always worth a visit are attractions such as the Splash water park, Sheringham Nationa Trust park, Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and the North Norfolk Steam Railway. Walking, cycling, fishing, golf and boat hire are available locally. Explore Cromer, the Georgian market town of Holt, the many saltmarshes and Blakeney Quay. Immerse yourself in Norwich’s history with its cathedral and castle museum, but don’t miss present day offerings with the theatre, shopping outlets, art galleries and an array of eateries. Beach 50 yards. Shop 100 yards, pub serving food 20 yards.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandNestled discreetly and easily missed by passersby, Chestney House unfolds as a hidden gem, a secret escape right in the heart of lively Hunstanton. Elevated from the street, it offers a serene and relaxing retreat, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Hunstanton while enjoying moments of tranquillity. Formerly the family home of the owner, this charming abode exudes a sense of love in its furnishings and decor, dating back to the 1800s as one of the first properties in the now bustling town centre.
Many of the rooms boast enchanting sea views, adding to the allure of Chestney House. The property’s character shines through, providing a unique and atmospheric setting for guests. With so much to explore in Hunstanton within walking distance, one could easily park the car upon arrival and not need it again until departure. The town offers a variety of activities, but for those eager to venture along the coast, unspoiled beaches, picturesque villages, and delightful eateries await.
Wells-next-the-Sea, with its narrow gauge railway leading to the beach, a scenic quay, and a blend of boutique and traditional seaside shops and cafes, beckons for a visit. History enthusiasts will find delight in the Hanseatic port of Old King’s Lynn, complete with its popular ghost walk, and excursions to the Sandringham Estate and Holkham Hall. Nature enthusiasts, walkers, and cyclists will find themselves spoiled for choice, and beach lovers will discover a plethora of sandy shores, each offering its unique charm.
After a day of exploration and excitement, Chestney House welcomes you to unwind and dream of future adventures. For those with multiple vehicles, a convenient car park is located just 120 yards away. With golf courses nearby and the beach a mere 300 yards away, this hidden retreat becomes the perfect base for a memorable and diverse coastal experience. Shops, pubs, and restaurants are all within a short distance, ensuring a delightful blend of convenience and tranquillity during your stay.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandBuilt in the late 1700s, Hobland Barn had a number of uses, such as for cattle, grain and potato storage. It was renovated as a family home with light, space and the Norfolk countryside views at the heart of its design. Part of a cluster of similar conversions, Hobland Barn looks over sprawling fields, which can be viewed from the first floor balcony. Whilst it is the perfect rural location, the pretty seaside town of Gorleston-on-Sea is only 3 miles away, and if the traditional seaside experience is on your list of ‘to-dos’, Great Yarmouth is a little further, at 6 miles away, with attractions, rides and ice cream galore for all the family. Hobland Barn is ideally placed to explore the National Park further inland. You can take out a day boat, hire bikes or simply walk many miles along unspoilt water’s edge, taking in the nature, wildlife and simply just enjoying this unique landscape. History abounds in Norfolk and a trip to the fine city of Norwich must be on your list of things to see and do. With its castle at the heart, and an array of cobbled lanes to explore, it would take you all day and more to really experience all this city has to offer.
Inside Hobland Barn you can expect plenty of room for the 12 people it sleeps, with two separate living areas and a spacious kitchen with a gas cooker range, breakfast bar and large French doors that open out to the patio area, swimming pool and enclosed garden. With underfloor heating, luxury bathrooms and chandeliers, this really is a ‘wow’ location to spend your break away. There are four bedrooms on the ground floor making this property ideal for larger extended families and groups. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows in the living areas, even a day spent inside is an enjoyable way to pass the hours. On the first floor is a large family living room, large comfy sofas and French doors opening out to the balcony overlooking the garden and neighbouring fields. A further two bedrooms including the master en-suite, compliments this large family property perfectly. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£323From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandWithin 2 miles of the beach, peacefully tucked away along the North Norfolk coast, surrounded by open countryside, these traditional Norfolk brick and flint barns (refs 30395, 30396, 30397, 30398, UKC660 and UK36552) have been converted, boasting character features, oak flooring, wood burners and equipped to provide the warmest welcome and a very relaxing holiday. With the owners living on-site, each barn has been carefully designed to retain its own privacy, and boasts a fenced courtyard garden with seating furniture and a barbecue. The seaside village of Walcott is within walking distance, and just a short drive away are the traditional seaside towns of Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Sea Palling. Guests are welcome to enjoy the 1-acre of shared meadow grassland for play, relaxing or exploring. The site is abundant in nature and wildlife, with its own resident barn owl. Quiet lanes and footpaths surround the barns to offer excellent walking and cycling direct from the doorstep. The City of Norwich is approximately a 30-minute drive away, and has many attractions including excellent shopping, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, art galleries, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, 12 miles, capital of the famous Norfolk Broads is great for daily boat hire, river trips and waterside cafés. Fantastic family days out can be enjoyed at Cromer, 12 miles, where there is a promenade, pier, seasonal entertainment, beach, Amazona Zoo and RNLI working lifeboat station. Take a boat trip from Blakeney Quay to visit the basking seal colonies or go crabbing along the quayside. Golf nearby. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£125From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
