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.
Wells-next-the-Sea, EnglandSet in the heart of the popular seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea, Crow’s Nest has been thoughtfully renovated in 2020 to provide everything that discerning holidaymakers could need for a great seaside break, with solid oak floor, granite worktops in the kitchen, brand new heating system throughout the whole house and updated shower room. This gorgeous house now has three double beds and four single beds sleeping in ten in total. Complete with sea views, this semi-detached property boasts a spacious kitchen, light and airy living room and a peaceful, enclosed garden. Down in the cellar, you can take the film-watching experience to the next level with the cinema projector and state of the art surround sound and now connected to the internet for streaming services.
Offering parking, which is something of a novelty in Wells-next-the-Sea, guests may well be tempted to park their car up and stay within the town for the full duration of their stay. Popular with locals and tourists alike, this pretty little coastal town offers a beautiful quay, which lies just opposite Crow’s Nest, a mix of traditional seaside shops and artisan boutiques, great places to eat, potter, shop and more. There’s a narrow gauge railway that runs past the pitch and putt golf course down to the pine woods and wide sandy beach with its candy-coloured beach huts. From the quay itself, there are boat trips to fish or see the seals, and you may also see people “gillying”, the local term for catching crabs by hand line. The harbour is also home to Wells’ water ski club, sailing club and various other nautical pursuits. For a change of pace, hop in your car and head to Hunstanton, known by the locals as “Sunny Hunny”, but make sure you allow the time to explore the pretty coastal villages along the way. There are breathtaking marshes and pristine beaches scattered along the coastline that must be seen to be believed.
History buffs will be spoilt for choice with the medieval city of Norwich, with its fine Norman Castle, the Hanseatic Old Quarter of Kings Lynn, Royal Sandringham, Holkham Hall and the Blickling Estate all within easy reach. Equally, lovers of nature and birds will find a wide range of habitats from which to view the local wildlife. After a day’s sightseeing, you can retire to the sun room or the garden at Crow’s Nest and raise a glass to adventures yet to be had. The owners live nearby, so help is always at hand. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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North Walsham, EnglandThis beautifully presented, detached conversion provides a perfect holiday destination for families, groups and couples. Meadow View offers light, inviting open plan accommodation that makes a good social hub, with a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of parking. Boasting a first floor veranda, an enclosed garden and a shared meadow, it makes for a great place to relax, socialise or dine al fresco. The unspoilt views across the meadow invites you to relax after a busy day exploring the local area.
Suitable for the whole family, including younger and older guests, this carefully planned property is widely accessible, benefitting from a ground floor bedroom and wet room. The house stands within the owner’s grounds, neighbouring to their home, yet commanding its own privacy and space. The popular market town of North Walsham is within walking distance and offers shops, supermarkets, a train station, cafés and pubs. There are excellent walking and cycle routes available from the doorstep. Footpaths lead to Paston Way and Pigney Wood; an important wildlife woodland and wetland refuge for birds, mammals and insects such as goldcrest, nuthatch, warblers, otters, water voles, butterflies and dragonflies. Dog walkers will also welcome the close proximity of Bacton Woods, made up of 280 acres of woodland and just 10 minutes away by car. Three way-marked walks can be found here to leisurely explore and discover the 200-year-old trees. Further delightful beaches found at Trimingham and Sidestrand are within 20 minutes’ drive. Further spectacular beaches at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea are an hour’s drive. Wroxham, the capital of The Broads, is 12 miles away, with its daily boat hire, river trips and riverside shops and cafés. The Georgian market town of Holt is 19 miles away.
The seaside towns of Cromer, 10 miles, and Sheringham, 15 miles, have excellent beaches, shops, cafés and pubs. Cromer has a pier, promenade and working RNLI life boat station and museum, whilst Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, which visits neighbouring and coastal villages. Well worth a visit during December and February is Horsey Beach, 17 miles away, for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Don’t miss a day out in the cathedral city of Norwich, 16 miles, with quaint cobbled streets and a medieval castle. Blakeney Quay for boat trips and crab fishing is 23 miles away. National Trust halls and gardens including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Holkham Hall and Sheringham Park are within easy reach and the National Trust membership also offers free parking to many coastal car parks. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is 44 miles. Beach 4 miles. Shops, pub serving food and restaurant 1 mile.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Cromer, England
Situated just over 3 miles from the coastline these two holiday cottages are set in peaceful countryside with excellent walking direct from the doorstep. Rose Cottage (ref UKC390) is a pretty semi-detached period cottage adjoining the owner’s home, and boasts character and comfort having an open fire in the living room and private enclosed courtyard garden. The Boat House (ref UKC1617) is a detached barn, nestled within the owner’s grounds, neighbouring to their home and Rose Cottage, making it great for families and friends wishing to retain their independence but wanting to be close together. It boasts spacious accommodation all on one level, with a wood burner and a private enclosed courtyard garden.
The traditional seaside town of Cromer is 4 miles away, with its sandy beaches, promenade, pier, cafés, pubs and shops, and the Cromer carnival which is held in August. The popular seaside resorts of Mundesley and Sheringham, 7½ miles, provide a perfect seaside day out. The cottages are also close to several National Trust sites, including Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park. The Saltmarsh RSPB bird and nature reserve, being a natural habitat for bird and wildlife, offers great birdwatching opportunities. If you wish to venture further afield, why not head to Wells-next-the-Sea, 22 miles away, where you can admire its picturesque quay, or drive to the city of Norwich, 20 miles, and enjoy the cathedral, castle museum, theatre, fine dining, cafés and pubs, whilst spending that well deserved time with your loved ones. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandPerfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, the warmest of welcomes awaits your arrival at Meadow Farm. Nestled in the countryside, close to the village with its shop and two inns serving food, this is the perfect location to explore the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and its famous Norfolk Broads. The barns, each boasting character, are over 200 years old, yet offer contemporary open plan living, and are well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. These well-appointed adjoining barns each enjoy privacy, their own enclosed garden with seating furniture and private parking. The holiday properties are situated in a separate area of the owner’s grounds, which also has a small, members only, Registered Caravan Club site for five caravans, on the properties meadow.
Close by is Hickling Broad, with a nature reserve that links to the Norfolk Broad’s unique topography of reed-lined waterways, famous for their good coarse fishing, boating and rich variety of wildlife, especially waterfowl. Also 3 miles drive away, are the glorious sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals. Visit Wroxham (11 miles), the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. Also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to Aylsham. Daily boat hire is available at nearby Hickling Broad and Potter Heigham, ½ mile and 3½ miles away respectively. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for relaxed cycling and walking.
Nearby attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling and Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump. Visit the seaside resort of Cromer (21 miles) with a promenade and pier, and Sheringham (26 miles), home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. The city of Norwich (21 miles), with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square is within easy driving distance. For another great day out, visit Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November to February). Beach 3 miles. Two pubs serving good food, one with a small shop both within walking distance.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wells-next-the-Sea, EnglandThis 19th-century character cottage has always belonged to seafaring families; an early owner was captain of the Trinity House light vessel at Lowestoft, known as the Corton light ship. Owners from the 1950s were among founder members of Wells Sailing Club and Wells Wildfowlers with a long standing family connection to the Wells lifeboats and Trinity House pilotage. Nestled in quaint and pretty Jolly Sailor Yard on the East Quay, it lies detached within a peaceful designated conservation area and despite being just a few steps from the harbour, it is free from traffic noise, so you can be sure of a good night’s sleep. The wood panelled dining room and kitchen create a cosy atmosphere and the living room has an original art deco fireplace and oak floor. There are two bedrooms, with the twin bedroom being accessed through the double room.
Wells-next-the-Sea has so much to offer that you will be tempted to park up and explore everything on foot but it is also very close to Holkham Hall and Estate. You will find sailing and fishing trips, an array of traditional and artisan shops, and lots of lovely places where you can eat and drink. You can hop on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and take a trip to picturesque Walsingham to see the National Shrine of our Lady or travel to Wells beach on the bus provided by Holkham estate. Head east and explore Blakeney for a spot of crabbing; Sheringham for the North Norfolk Steam Railway, golf course and Sheringham Park, or Cromer with its famous pier and Edwardian seafront. Or head west and experience all the fun of the fair in Hunstanton, where you will also find a Sea Life Centre. Afterwards you can return to Trinity Cottage to relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandThe Annexe at Church Farm Barn is a single-storey holiday property, adjoining the owners’ home and located in an ideal location from which to explore this delightful area. Being all on the ground floor, the property has a wet room complete with grab rails and a shower seat, making it wheelchair user friendly. Sea Palling is just 3 miles away, with its lovely unspoilt beaches. Visit the famous lighthouse at Happisburgh, see the colony of grey seals with their pups in the winter at Horsey Gap, or explore the Norfolk Broads and hire a boat from Stalham. Hickling Broad is just 3 miles away, here you can go sailing, windsurfing and marvel at the wildlife. For the keen gardener, East Ruston Old Vicarage has 32 acres of outstanding gardens. There are National Trust properties in the region including Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall. Alternatively, spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its cathedrals, castles, museums, theatres and cobbled streets lined with shops and cafés. Walking, bird watching, cycling, sailing and fishing are all available locally. Beach 3 miles. Shops 1¼ miles, pub 1 mile, restaurant 500 yards.£41From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sheringham, EnglandSet in a quiet residential row, yet very close to Sheringham’s wide, sandy beach and town centre, Avocet Cottage is the perfect choice for couples and small families looking for a great seaside retreat. Popular with locals and holidaymakers alike, Sheringham offers a good mix of high street and boutique shops, and lots of great places to eat and drink, perfect for satisfying that extra appetite that seems to go hand in hand with all that sea air. In fact, you could walk out and dine somewhere new every evening and still not have tried everywhere, ideal for those hoping not to cook while enjoying their holiday. For those who still like to whip up a meal, this terraced cottage has a generous sized kitchen/dining room. There is a small front terrace with garden furniture, and a small shared courtyard to the rear of the property.
Sheringham itself offers lots of attractions including the North Norfolk Railway, which offers steam train journeys, two museums and 1000 acres of landscaping at Sheringham Park. If you can bear to leave this lovely town, you will find Cromer and its famous pier close by too. Here you will also find a cinema, seaside amusements and a zoo, as well as another lovely beach. In fact, head east or west from Sheringham and you will find a string of seaside towns and villages offering marshes, quays and beaches to be explored.
A day out at the Norfolk Broads should beckon too and you can take a train from Sheringham or you can be there by car in just 45 minutes. This mainline train route also leads to the medieval city of Norwich where you will find a splendid Norman castle and numerous museums and galleries to enjoy. In fact, there is just so much to explore, see and do, you are sure to return to Avocet Cottage for another holiday, just to fit it all in. Beach 100 yards. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 150 yards.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- North Walsham, EnglandThese four holiday properties are situated on the edge of the owners’ livery yard, which houses ponies and horses. The Old Stables (ref UKC3371) has been restored to retain its period charm, and features include beams and exposed flint and brick, whilst hosting a contemporary finish and very comfortable furnishings. The kitchen leads out to the enclosed lawn garden with steps to hot tub. Guests can relax and unwind on the large comfy sofa, or enjoy time sat out on the patio. Maybe even a tranquil night under the stars relaxing in the hot tub, whatever takes your fancy, The Old Stables caters for everybody.
The Cart Shed (ref UK10576) is a wonderful, semi-detached barn conversion, also with its own hot tub, and has uninterrupted, picturesque Norfolk countryside views. It has contemporary, first floor open plan living and has a raised decked area outside which offers the opportunity for simply relaxing or dining al fresco whilst enjoying the views across the fields with its visiting wildlife. The hot tub is tucked underneath the decking and screened to retain its privacy, but still benefits from countryside views.
The Tack Room (ref UK31753) has been newly converted during 2021, beautifully fusing traditional and contemporary design to offer a very comfortable holiday home. Guests can relax and unwind on the large comfy sofa, or enjoy time sitting out on the patio, maybe even enjoying a tranquil evening under the stars relaxing in the hot tub.
Jupiter Barn ref UK31757) is semi-detached and has been cleverly restored with charm and hosts a contemporary finish and very comfortable furnishings. The open plan accommodation leads out to the enclosed lawn garden with private hot tub.
These properties provide excellent walking direct from the doorstep, and miles of footpaths and trails to explore, including local woods. It is situated in an ideal location to explore the excellent sandy beach of the North Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads, which are both within a 30-minute drive. Cromer and Sheringham, also have glorious sandy beaches and are host to many attractions, perfect for everyone. Cromer boasts a pier, with a carnival week which is held in August and, weather permitting, a spectacular New Year’s Day celebration, complete with fireworks.
Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance, and Blickling Hall boast open air concerts during the summer season. Perfect for entertaining the younger generations, these properties are also close to Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns craft centre and play park, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and BeWILDerwood at Horning. There are also many places within driving distance, ideal for walking your four-legged friends, including Blickling Park, where you can also enjoy lunch afterwards at the local pub. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandThis newly refurished (in 2018), detached house is ideal for family holidays and groups of friends wishing to explore the north Norfolk coastline. The property is dog friendly with an enclosed garden. Titchwell is nationally known for its RSPB nature reserve. The Norfolk Coastal Path passes a quarter of a mile from the house and Brancaster beach is a 20 minute walk, almost entirely off-road. Located between Hunstanton to the west and Burnham Market to the east, there is plenty for the family to see and do with many good pubs and restaurants throughout the area to enjoy, the nearest just 400 yards away. After a busy day exploring this beautiful part of Norfolk return and enjoy the south-facing rear garden in the summer or snuggle up in front of the wood burner on those winter evenings. Beach 1 mile. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 400 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandJust 300 yards from the beach, this Victorian mid-terrace cottage is ideally located for families. The enclosed courtyard has direct access to Gold Park, with its crazy golf, toddlers swing park, basketball and tennis court, a skateboard park and acres of grass to have fun. A few yards from the park is the sandy beach, and dog friendly beaches can be found just a 10-minute walk away. Mundesley is a traditional seaside village, with shops, café, post office and a village pub, all within walking distance. There is also a golf course in the village, as well as a network of quiet lanes and foot trails, offering good walking and cycling opportunities. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 7 miles, offers plenty of fun for all age groups, with its famous pier, promenade, wide beach and town centre with many shops, cafés, restaurant and pubs. The market town of North Walsham is 5 miles away, where fishing is possible (with licence), and Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 12 miles, with daily boat hire, river trips, riverside cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 300 yards.£62From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
