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.
Thetford, EnglandSuperb holiday cottage in small Norfolk village. Pet friendly. Woodburning stove, hot tub. Large gardens and paddock. Swaffham 8 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Thetford, EnglandSuperb one-bedroom cottage in peaceful Norfolk village. Hot tub, optimist flame effect stove. Ideal romantic retreat. Swaffham 8 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandA delightful semi-detached cottage in a private courtyard setting. Beautifully furnished with woodburning stove. Hot tub. Paddock for dogs. Swaffham 8 miles.£91From 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.£193From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandSituated only a 20-minute walk from the pretty Norfolk village of East Harling, Middle Farm House boasts an outside entertainment area with a large patio, a hot tub and a bar, which you can stock up and socialise around on warm evenings. Also featuring casual dining in the kitchen and a separate dining room with a wood burner, it is simply a lovely place to gather with friends and family and enjoy a break together.
The property is semi-detached, with the owners living in the attached property. Sleeping up to ten people across four spacious bedrooms and a garden room with a sprung double sofa bed, it has three bathrooms and a well equipped kitchen, which includes a Rangemaster, and utility room, making it perfect joy for those who like to cook.
If you can bear to tear yourself away, you will find much to see and explore in the local area. Thetford Forest, which has 18,730 hectares to explore. Also in another part of Thetford Forest, 16 miles away is High Lodge and Go Ape. Other attractions in the area include Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens where you can hop on a steam train, admire Alan Bloom’s much celebrated landscaped gardens, and even look round the Dad’s Army exhibition there to see a vivid depiction of the fictional home of Captain Mainwaring and his men. The picturesque town of Diss is also close by, with its stunning Mere and market, along with lots of boutique cafés, pubs and shops.
If you want to experience all that Norfolk has to offer, you really couldn’t be better placed as you can see the Norfolk Broads, Norwich, and the coast within an hour. In fact, city lovers have certainly picked a great location as you can be in Norwich with its splendid Norman castle, or Bury St Edmunds with its famous abbey, within 35 minutes. Ely, with its cathedral, known as ‘the Ship of the Fens’, and Ipswich, with its much photographed quay, are within an hour. Within the same time you can also be at the heart of the Suffolk heritage coastline and take a trip to Southwold with its pier and painted beach huts. Or, you can head to Norfolk’s resort of Great Yarmouth, where you can experience a stroll down the Golden Mile and all the fun of the fair. And then return to Middle Farm House for a soak in the hot tub, or a glass of something chilled at your very own outisde bar, or inside for a warm drink by the wood burner - perfect! The village offers two pubs, a social club, a post office, a butchers, a shop, a coffee shop and a fish and chip shop. Only 2 miles away is the St George’s Whisky Distillery, and Banham Zoo is a short drive away for fun-filled days out. Additional services for special occasions are available by arrangement with the owner.£165From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thetford, EnglandGreat for larger families and friends offering a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern comfort, making it a place to create wonderful lasting memories. The drive leads up to the detached farmhouse which is surrounded by rolling fields, and fenced paddocks with grazing horses, the lawn garden surrounds the home, with an unfenced pond. It provides ample space for outdoor activities and offers plenty of private parking.
As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere oozing farmhouse charm and character. The spacious living room has an inglenook fireplace, which takes centre stage, creating the perfect spot for gathering around a crackling fire on cooler evenings, with large comfortable sofas, perfect for enjoying quality time together with good conversation or watching movies. The farmhouse kitchen is a blend of tradition and modern convenience to provide a practical space for preparing and enjoying meals. The dining room has a large table, perfect to seat the whole family and celebrate any occasion in style. Offering five bedrooms, each with its own unique character. A very spacious master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, with a bathtub, and walk-in shower cubicle, a further kingsize double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, another double, a twin, and a full-sized bunk bedroom. The family bathroom offers a walk-in shower. The lawn garden sweeps around the home, with a patio terrace for outdoor dining, and a swimming pool.
Excellent walking from the doorstep, with quiet lanes, trails and Peddars Way to explore. An 8-minute drive is Watton and 15 15-minute drive to Attleborough, each having supermarkets, shops, cafés and restaurants. Visit the amazing North Norfolk coastline with excellent sandy beaches, coastal path, RSPB nature and bird reserves which are 40 miles away. Also close by, visit the Sandringham Royal Estate, 34 miles, and 23 miles away is the city of Norwich, with many shops, a cathedral, theatre, castle museum, market square, cafés and restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 32 miles away, with daily boat hire and river trips, shopping and waterside restaurants. Newmarket and Cambridge are both within an hour’s drive, and the local National Trust properties including Blickling Hall and Oxburgh Hall should not be missed. For adventure and activities, Thetford Forest is 13 miles, where you can hire a Segway and there are designated walking and cycle routes for all abilities and picnic areas. For the kids, Banham Zoo is only 11 miles away, and Melsop Farm Park for petting animals and children’s adventure play area is just 4.5 miles. Explore Grimes Graves, an interesting, Neolithic flint mine, and Castle Acre Priory ruins, a preserved monastic site. Enjoy a ride on the Bressingham Steam Railway, 16 miles, and explore the steam collections and official Dad’s Army exhibition. Norfolk Tank Museum at Forncett St Peter is 16 miles away. Beach 40 miles. Shop 4.5 miles, pub and restaurant 1.3 miles.£226From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Thornham, England
4.53This charming, dog-friendly Inn occupies a wonderful position in a quiet lane behind the All Saints church in the delightful village of Thornham and has been welcoming guests since the 16th century.
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Horning, EnglandCelebrate in style with friends and family at this substantial venue, sleeping up to fifteen guests. You can either relax at the property in the hot tub or large garden or explore the many things to see and do in the surrounding area. You can also enjoy a game of pool in the utility room which has a pool table and seating along with the washing machine, tumble dryer and Belfast sink. The kitchen has a warming Aga, and steps lead down to a breakfast area with a dining table and seating for eight guests. The larger, formal dining room has a dining table and seating for 12-14 guests.
This elegant, detached house is ideal for groups, families or couples and blends character with every day modern day comforts. It is perfectly positioned to explore the Norfolk Broads National Park and Norfolk’s amazing coastline with sandy beaches and RSPB bird reserves. Neighbouring the owners’ working arable farm (not accessible to guests) it is privately surrounded by its own large garden.
It has nearby links to public footpaths and bridleways, including Weavers Way, winding 61 miles through the North Norfolk countryside. Another way to enjoy the area is on horseback; there is a equestrian centre nearby (within ½ mile) where you can hire a horse for the day, or you can even house your own horse, with a variety of livery options available. The centre is registered with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) charity. There are tremendous circular cycling routes via Dilham Canal and a wealth of opportunities for walking direct from the doorstep, so do remember to pack your walking boots. For anglers, there is carp fishing within ½ mile.
The market town of North Walsham, 6 miles, has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, bank, a weekly market, bowling alley, leisure centre with swimming pool, restaurants, and cafés. Worstead church is a superb 14th-century building, full of historic and architectural interest. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 6½ miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. It also has a train station with links to Norwich city, 13 miles, for excellent shopping centres, theatre, market, castle museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants, and coast and Bure Valley Steam Railway; a nostalgic 18-mile trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market towns of Aylsham and Wroxham, with wayside halts serving the picturesque Broadland villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, where you can hop off and on to explore by foot. The popular seaside town of Cromer, 15 miles, has a beach, promenade gardens, pier, shops, cafés and restaurants. There are sandy beaches at Happisburgh, Mundesley and Bacton within 20 minutes’ drive. Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (National Trust), and Sheringham Park are all within a 30-minute drive. A must for families is BeWILDerwood at Horning, a tree top adventure woodland, 7 miles and Dinosaur Park at Weston Park, 19 miles. Beach 8 miles. Pub 1 mile, shop 5 miles and restaurant 4 miles.£511From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandThis spacious property has been thoughtfully presented throughout and offers a large, open-plan, social accommodation, all one level, having doors leading onto the pretty, enclosed, paved garden, with your very own hot tub to enjoy. On a balmy summer day, push open the doors to enjoy alfresco dining, and on an evening, why not relax in your private hot tub and watch the stars with a glass of bubbly. In the morning you can enjoy listening to the songbirds, an ideal spot to relax.
Beautifully styled throughout and the well-equipped kitchen will delight any chef enthusiast, an ideal choice for a family celebration and opportunity to dine together at home. On a balmy summer day open the doors, enjoy dining on the patio, relax in your private hot tub, and on an evening watch the twinkling stars with a glass of bubbly. Each bedroom has been thoughtfully furnished, with the master bedroom enjoying a super-king double bed with an en-suite shower room, and three further bedrooms, and a separate family bathroom. Even though there is no Wi-Fi, there is a strong mobile 4G signal and there are films downloaded on the TV.
This single-storey holiday home is peacefully tucked away in the coastal village of Burgh Castle. The village itself offers a local pub serving good food, 11 minutes’ walking distance, and a local holiday park has a good selection of facilities (day rates are chargeable) including indoor swimming pool (booking is advisable during peak summer) children’s soft play area and club bar and restaurant.
Nearby is one of the UK’s best preserved Roman sites, not only filled with history but it’s a beautiful place to wander, having panoramic views across Breydon Waters to the mills and marshes beyond, teeming with bird life. For super sandy beaches and seaside fun head to Gorleston on Sea or enjoy the Golden Mile at Great Yarmouth offering a host of traditional seaside attractions including the Pleasure Beach fun fair. Thrill seekers are also sure to enjoy a day out at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park at Lowestoft. For a change of pace, visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and take the tiger walk across the treetops. Nearby Caister Castle features a classic car museum. Enjoy a day at the races, both horse and dog racing available locally. Great days out for the children are BeWILDerwood at Horning, the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, and Sea Life centre at Great Yarmouth. There are lots of bistro opportunities located within the surrounding area.
You are also close to the Norfolk Broads National Park where you can explore these famous waterways by either chartering your own day launch, kayak, canoe, or paddle board hire or simply sit back and enjoy one of the river trips. This wonderful location means you really are close to all the action, including the city of Norwich, recently voted one of the top five cities to visit in the UK with its Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries, and theatres. Those who enjoy cycling and walking will discover that there are lots of great routes to enjoy from doorstep. Pub and restaurant 0.8 miles. Beach 3.4 miles.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandThe Barn is a beautiful, four-bedroom holiday home resting near Hoveton & Wroxham in the Norfolk Broads. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suites. North Walsham 6.2 miles; Aylsham 10.6 miles; Norwich 13.6 miles.£209From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
