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.
Hunstanton, England
4.50Enjoying a great coastal location and offering detached accommodation all on the ground floor, Sands Cottage is the perfect choice for discerning couples looking for a romantic, stylish and luxurious break. Boasting high-tech touches such as built-in ceiling speakers, a Gaggenau oven, automatic 200 series espresso machine and wardobes with internal lights, this really is a tech lovers dream property! Its open plan living space offers a wood burner, and the impressive kitchen is fitted with an island. The living room enjoys access to the front and rear garden and is very light and airy. You can be sure of complete privacy as the garden is fully enclosed. The lovely gardens and wood burner make this a great choice for your beak year-round. The beautiful bedroom features a kingsize bed and the bathroom is contemporary, offering a cold water feed to the basin and a lovely hot shower. This property really is perfect for relaxing, unwinding and leaving the stresses of every-day life behind. If you tear yourself away, however, you will find a great deal of things to see, do and explore.
Sand Cottage lies close to RSPB Snettsiham and the lovely coastline. You can head to Heacham and explore the sand dunes or a little further to Hunstanton where you will find a host of seaside attractions including a Sea Life Centre and seasonal boat trips out to see the seals. History buffs should make time to explore the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn and the Sandringham, Holkham and Houghton Estates. And, having worked up an appetite you will find lots of great places to eat too, many of which serve local produce. And with lots of year-round dog friendly beach walks and cafes and inns that allow you to bring your fur-friends along too, this is a great location for dog lovers. In fact, this is a great location, full stop. And in choosing Sands Cottage for your break, you have made a great choice too! Beach ½ mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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..£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Norwich, England 5.00Only 4 miles from Sheringham and set in the grounds of the owners’ home in 4½ acres. The three old farm buildings in traditional Norfolk flint have been converted into charming holiday accommodation with use of cycle store. Located in farming countryside the properties are at the end of a winding drive, on a lane on the outskirts of Lower Gresham. Enjoy the deserted lanes, walk the many footpaths and bridle paths. Cycle to the coast or inland into deepest Norfolk; Cycle Route 30 runs past the property. Sheringham is a short drive with sandy beaches, the main station for the Poppy Line steam railway, the ‘Splash’ indoor leisure centre, the local market, theatre and traditional shops. The Georgian town of Holt is 5 miles, with shops, artist studios, restaurants and market. The seaside town of Cromer is 4 miles, with pier, theatre, cinema, promenade and cafés. Enjoy the wildlife in the surrounding countryside, and drive along the coast to the bird reserves at Morston and Cley next to the Sea, or take a boat trip to view the seals at Blakeney Point. There is golf and fishing available nearby and within 5 miles are the National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Shop and pub 2 miles.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, England 5.00This stunning location is perfect for exploring the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and famous Norfolk Broads. A favourite choice for summer and winter escapes. Nestled in the countryside with a lovely garden and extended views across open countryside, and just a 5-minutes’ drive to the excellent sandy beach at Sea Palling, and 10 minutes’ drive from the amazing Norfolk Broads National Park. Boasting contemporary open plan living accommodation with wood burner for cosy nights in, sympathetically and beautifully refurbished to offer modern conveniences, yet still retaining plenty of charm. Situated in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which is rich in bird and wildlife. The area offers great walking and cycling from doorstep, the Coastal Route is popular with enthusiasts.
A great place to return to is the lovely lawn garden with seating furniture and delightful uninterrupted countryside views, or a short walk away is the award-winning pub serving good food. Nearby are the glorious sandy beaches at Sea Palling, Waxham and Horsey Gap, often visited by seals with their pups during winter months. Visit the famous lighthouse at Happisburgh, Sea Palling with shops, café, restaurants and jet ski hire for the adrenaline seekers! Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, 9 miles, has many waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips and daily boat hire available. You can also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to the market town of Aylsham, or take the train to Cromer, which is a traditional seaside resort with pier and promenade. The nearest village is Stalham, with its supermarket, shops, cafés and restaurants.
Historical attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump. Other places of interest include Sheringham, 22 miles, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway and the National Trust Sheringham Gardens. Or visit the city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square. Beach 3 miles. Pub ¼ mile, Shop and restaurant 1 ¾ miles.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Melton Constable, EnglandWelcoming and cosy, it feels as though Beekeeper’s Cottage almost gives you a hug as you arrive. Carefully designed and furnished to offer relaxation and comfort, and with the added bonus of having a travel cot and highchair available for the younger members of your party, you are sure to fall in love with this pretty cabin. Boasting a partially covered decked area and a fully enclosed garden, you may find it difficult to tear yourself away but if you do you will find much to see and do. It’s a walker’s dream as guests can walk to the two closest villages without stepping on a road. A public footpath runs down the side of Beekeeper’s Cabin, passing through an ancient wood and European status protected chalk fen.
Perfectly located for coast, Broads and city - head in any direction and you will soon be exploring the very best parts of Norfolk. Be at beautiful Cromer or Sheringham beaches in half an hour, exploring Cromer’s Edwardian seafront and famous pier, or Sheringham Park or North Norfolk Railway. Or head to the Broads and be in bustling Wroxham in 25 minutes. Here you can hire a day launch or join a tour and drift along these much celebrated waterways. If you like you can even hop on Bure Valley Railway, which takes you from nearby Aylsham across the open countryside to Wroxham, perfect for seeing hidden Norfolk sites. Don’t miss a trip to Norwich too. You are close to a park and ride that will take you in to the centre with its award winning market, Lanes shopping, Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries and theatres. History lovers will also enjoy the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, a host of museums and the Blicking, Holkham and Sandringham Estates, with Blickling just up the road.
Bird and wildlife lovers will enjoy Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe and RSPB Titchwell Marshes and coastal buffs will find Wells-next-the-Sea with its painted beach huts and picturesque quay and indeed Blakeney, where you can enjoy a spot of crabbing, a must see. Add in family attractions such as Bewilderwood, Amazonia Zoo, the nearby Dinosaur Park and lots of others too and you will soon see why this area is such a huge attraction to young and old alike. And best of all! Returning to Beekeeper’s Cabin for a lovely night’s sleep. It is possible to bring a tent to accommodate an extra 2 people by direct arrangement with the owner. Beach 19 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brundall, EnglandGather with extended family and friends, and celebrate a special occasion in style, where you can relax and unwind in the hot tub with a glass of Prosecco in hand.
Substantial and soaked in original features, this wonderful family home is ideal for social gatherings and any special occasion. Boasting a hot tub and large wrap-around landscaped gardens, this detached property is perfectly positioned to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline, with its wide sandy beaches and famous Norfolk Broads, a natural haven and habitat for wildlife. Sleeping 14 guests and two well behaved dogs, it is an ideal retreat for all generations, benefiting from a ground floor bedroom suite with en-suite facilities.
There is a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast table, and a formal dining room, the perfect place to host any family celebration. The ground floor bedroom suite also has its own kitchenette, large bedroom with seating, and French doors opening onto the garden. The impressive sweeping staircase leads up to 6 further bedrooms, all beautifully presented.
The house is nestled within the village of Brundall, located along the River Yare. It is the centre for boat building and boat hire, and has its own railway station, post office, mini-market, hairdresser and local eateries. There are two good food serving pubs both within walking distance, one located at the riverside and the other within the village itself with a large garden.
Leave the car behind and walk down the hill to the train station, less than a half mile walk. Here you can jump on the train and visit the city of Norwich, or the traditional seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Norwich is only 8 miles away where guests can visit the cathedral, castle museum, theatre, excellent shopping and art galleries. Wroxham, only 7½ miles away, is known as the Capital of the Norfolk Broads, and has waterside shops, cafés, and daily boat hire with river trips available to explore the expanse of waterways. There is an RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen, 1 mile.
Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches are within 14 miles and include Winterton-on-Sea, Waxham, Horsey and Sea Palling. For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds. Here you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens. Close by, the village of Strumpsham has a steam museum, and Reedham offers Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£297From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSet in a quiet location with just a handful of other properties nearby, Pipistrelle Barn has been lovingly converted into a high end holiday accommodation for discerning guests who are really looking for something special. Boasting lots of original features, which have been carefully coupled with a light and airy contemporary feel, it boasts four bathrooms, three of which are en-suite, a stylish multi-fuel burner and a private hot tub. With a floating landing that sees you walk through the high ceilings on the first floor, this barn really is unique. And, at under 5 miles from the stunning North Norfolk Coast and just 10 miles from the Norfolk Broads, it is also in a great location to explore all that the area has to offer.
Head to the pretty seaside village of Mundesley with its wide sandy beach and unspoilt charm. Then, head west from there and find yourself in Cromer with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, Amazonia Zoo and cinema. A little further is the bustling market town of Sheringham, popular with holidaymakers and locals alike. Head east to experience all the fun of the fair and explore the golden mile of Great Yarmouth. In fact, all along the coast in both directions you will find a string of coastal villages with various beach habitats, including grassy sand dunes, shingle and sand beaches, and marshes and quays.
History buffs will find much to see and do including The Blickling Estate and the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections. Wildlife and nature fans can explore the Broads, Sheringham Park and Cley Marshes. For those wishing to explore on foot, you will find the nearby market town of North Walsham offers lots of places to eat and drink, and the woods offer picturesque walks. In fact, there is so much to see and do you will be pleased to head back to Pipistrelle Barn after a busy day to relax and unwind in the private hot tub. Beach 4 miles. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£271From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Melton Constable, EnglandSet within the heart of north Norfolk countryside and just a few minutes from the beautiful heritage coastline, Hare’s Home provides guests with all the home comforts needed for a great stay and is perfectly placed for exploring the area. Boasting a private hot tub and duck feather bedding, this detached cottage is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a mix of relaxation and days out.
Head to Blakeney for the old Norfolk pursuit of crabbing or head a little further west and enjoy Wells-next-the-Sea with its much photographed quay, beautiful wide sandy beach with decorative beach huts and quaint mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. To the east lies the bustling seaside market towns of Sheringham and Cromer. Here you will find great beaches, museums, golf courses, a cinema, an indoor pool and leisure complex, and so much more. Sheringham Park offers over 1,000 acres of countryside to explore and the Norfolk Broads are just 45 minutes away too. Of course, you must make time for a visit to the Thursford Collection, especially at Christmas for The Thursford Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey. Those visiting at Christmas time should visit Holt too, famous locally for it’s pretty festive lights.
With so much to see and do year round, you will be so glad you chose Hare’s Home for your holiday, not least of all when you head back after a busy day for a soak in that lovely hot tub. Beach 6½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 250 yards.£68From 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.£110From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandSuperbly redesigned, this large, detached and elegant farmhouse dating from the 17th century is perfect for quality time with family and friends. Colveston Manor offers oodles of space inside and out. With its beautifully large, enclosed, south-facing garden the manor enjoys an idyllic position on a working sheep and cattle farm. Sitting at the end of a long tree-lined drive, with majestic oak trees, surrounded by grazing meadows, open farmland and ancient woods where wild deer roam, typical of the Brecks, this character filled country home is perfect for exploring the many delights of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
From your doorstep there are meadows, fields and woodland for great walks, cycle routes and nature trails. Close by lies the 47,000 acres of Thetford Forest with High Lodge recreational site and, for adrenaline-junkies, there’s the Go Ape tree-top adventure. City lovers can explore the medieval city of Norwich with its imposing Norman castle; Kings Lynn and its fascinating Hanseatic Quarter; Ely with its magnificent cathedral the ’Ship of the Fens’; the university city of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey.
Coast lovers can be at the spectacular North Norfolk coast in less than an hour. Here you will find lots of pretty coastal villages and towns with wide sandy or shingle beaches, bustling quays and wild marshes all waiting to be explored, and where you can enjoy delicious food and drink. Wildlife watchers can take their pick. At Colveston, catch the barn owl hunt and the wild deer at dusk; there’s the coastal collection of birding sites at Titchwell or Cley Marshes and inland there are the fabulous gatherings of wetland birds of Welney or the nightingales of nearby Foulden Common.
Year round there are activities and attractions for all ages nearby including Gooderstone Water Gardens, National Trust Oxburgh Hall, Stowe Farm and Neolithic Grimes Graves flint mine in the heart of King’s forest. Take to two wheels on the Norfolk Cycle Way with lots of routes and quiet roads. With so much to explore in every direction, you will be spoilt for choice what to do, before returning back home for a relaxing evening in the garden or by the wood burner and a good night’s sleep. Shop, pub and restaurant 2¼ miles.£190From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
