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.
Wroxham, EnglandEnviably located along the riverside in the ever popular heart of the Norfolk Broads you will find The Riverviews (refs UKC2109, UKC2110 and UKC2111), a small cluster of contemporary properties overlooking a private marina. Not only are these properties close to the river, but the owner also owns other river frontage nearby, so if guests have a valid fishing licence and bring their own equipment, they can easily fish nearby.
Uniquely located and boasting views along the bustling and vibrant riverside in Wroxham, The Riverviews are perfect for your escape to the Norfolk Broads National Park. Contemporary interiors and first floor open plan living space await, with the added benefit of all en-suite bedrooms and a balcony overlooking the River Bure, 100 yards away, ensuring summer evenings are basked in sunlight. Each property includes an enclosed courtyard with barbecue area and has the added benefit of a motor launch free of charge except during the Whitsun and Summer Holidays which must be collected from the owner’s boatyard nearby, but can be moored near the property during your stay (a £50 refundable deposit is required when collecting).
The properties are situated in Wroxham, which is well known as the ‘Capital of the Broads’ and has a selection of cafes, restaurants and shops within a few minutes’ walk. The wider area is also criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and cycling trails. One of the best ways to enjoy the Broads is on the water by motor launch, or take one of the organised day trips arranged by the neighbouring boatyard. On the water, the beauty of the Broads can be truly experienced with its extensive wildlife (ducks, geese, swans, spoonbills and herons) and its sleepy Broads villages with their pretty flint cottages and attractive churches. The coast is within easy reach (12 miles) with lovely sandy beaches and a string of villages spreading northwards to the bustling sea towns of Cromer and Sheringham. Alternatively, Norwich is less than 10 miles away with its cathedral, castle and museums, theatres, excellent shops and restaurants.
National Trust properties well worth a visit are Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall, both within easy reach. Nearest shops are 500 yards. Moorings for motor launches are near the property and life jackets are available free of charge. Pet life jackets available on arrival for a refundable £10 deposit.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Wroxham, EnglandEnjoying a delightful waterside position, this property commands a wow on arrival. Spacious and sociable accommodation, boasting six bedrooms and six bathrooms to offer luxurious comfort to discerning guests. Full advantage of the views can be enjoyed from the wonderful seating area, a place to kick back and relax, allowing those everyday stresses to wash away. This property is perfect for larger family gathering, but not suitable for parties.
The large kitchen is well equipped to create a wonderful celebration family meal. Benefiting from bedrooms on both ground and first floor, great for young and old, each bedrooms boasts its own en-suite facility. Being a great choice whatever the season, the lawned garden leads directly to its own private mooring, and a must for any keen fisherman, having on-site fishing opportunities (seasonal and licensed).
There is a 12-seater electric day boat and selection of kayak canoes which can be directly hired from the owner, all subject to availability. Explore the Norfolk Broads from the water, visiting the pretty Broads’ villages and seeing the wildlife. The property is situated just minutes from the heart of Wroxham, known as the ’Capital of the Broads’, with its waterside restaurants, pubs, cafés and shops. Sailing, walking, nature trails, bicycle hire and golf are all available locally. The coast is just 12 miles away, and visitors can enjoy the delights of the sandy beaches and the coastal villages.
A must is to visit the grey seal colony at Horsey Gap Beach. For the children, there is BeWILDerwood, an outdoor adventure park at Horning, Wroxham Barns or Wroxham Miniature World, the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Nearby National Trust properties include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Wind Pump. Alternatively, spend the day in the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedral, museums and array of shops and cafés, just 8 miles away. Beach 11 miles. Shop 750 yards, pub 1 mile.£419From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wroxham, EnglandFarthings is a unique, luxuriously appointed thatched cottage in Wroxham, the heart of the Broads National Park, a very desirable location, having its own private hot tub, games cabin and tree house to enjoy.
Discerning guests will delight with the charm and character of this cottage, complimented by all the modern essentials, beautifully renovated in 2022, being a well-appointed holiday home welcoming family groups, large and small.
After a day sightseeing you can soak away the day in the hot tub or relax within the wonderful, enclosed wrap-round garden filled with mature planting, which during the summer months is an explosion of colour, a haven for butterflies, visiting bird life, and a resident hedgehog family.
Al fresco dining can be enjoyed on the patio terrace, or just sit back, enjoying the sunshine and your peaceful surroundings. Farthings has origins dating back to the late 1700s, filled with history, if you look carefully on the external brickwork, you will find carvings from former residents dating back to 1820.
Cosy during the cooler evenings, the kitchen is well equipped with large farmhouse dining table perfect for any celebration meal.
A 5 minutes’ walk from river access at Caen Meadow, a well-stocked shop and choice of two children’s playgrounds. Ideally situated to explore Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, having a wealth of amenities and waterside activities to enjoy.
For those wishing to dine out, you have an abundance of eateries to try, there are also many take-away restaurants, offering home delivery options.
Leave the car behind; being just a 15-minute walk away from Wroxham centre, where daily boat hire and river trips are available to best enjoy the expanse of waterways. Hire a canoe or kayak for the day, or even by the hour, to explore at your own pace.
Having two train stations; a mainline station leading to coastal area such as Cromer, and the city of Norwich, and the Bure Valley miniature steam gauge railway. A few minutes further drive away is Wroxham Barns, a children’s petting farm, with small funfair rides and a complex of various craft barns, café and restaurants. A must for any walkers is the hour stroll along the Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail, accessible only by boat or ferry.
For the shopaholics, head to Norwich city centre with its two indoor shopping malls, market square and many high street boutiques. For family fun head to BeWILDerwood at neighbouring Horning, offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges and marsh walks and Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, outdoor and indoor adventure park, with splash play zone.
Shops, pubs and restaurants within 1 mile. Beach 9 miles. Pub and restaurant 0.5 mile.£295From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Wroxham, EnglandA wonderful single level barn set in rural Norfolk boasting its big open skies, yet an easy drive of the Coast and National Park Norfolk Broads.
The barn has shared use to the games room with entertainment area and an indoor heated swimming pool, available for hourly pre booking allowing your very own private use. The games room will delight, having table tennis, ice hockey, pool table and comfy sofa area with TV and large selection of DVD’s. Tastefully styled to provide contemporary, comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, perfect for all year-round bookings. Being single level and having no stairs makes it an ideal choice for guests wanting to avoid. To the front is a private enclosed courtyard seating area, perfect relaxing, and enjoying alfresco eating.
Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 11 minutes’ drive, a perfect base to explore the 125 miles of navigable waterways, daily boat hire, river trips, canoes and kayaks area available to hire. Good selection of shops, waterside cafés and restaurants.Wroxham Barns is just a few minutes’ drive with craft barns, boutique and shops, restaurants, play park and petting farm, which the younger children adore! Seaside resort of Sea Palling has excellent sandy beach backed by sand dunes, restaurant, small arcade and café, 18 minutes’ drive. Bygone museums, craft centres, National Trust parks and homes of Blickling and Felbrigg Halls are all within an easy drive. City of Norwich, 13 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour located further along the north Norfolk coast offer seal watching boat trips and pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood.
Fishing is available (in season with licence) Sea Palling, Cromer and Sheringham beaches are great for sea fishing and alongside the River Bure for river fishing. Many fishing lakes within surrounding area. Great golf courses are within an easy drive. Sheringham cliff top, Sprowston, Barnham Broom and Bawburgh will certainly delight any keen golfer. Sandy beach 8.5 miles. Pub serving food 1.5 miles. Shops, supermarket 5 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 11 guests.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Wroxham, EnglandBeautifully styled and furnished throughout with open plan, sociable accommodation, with comfy sofas and wood burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings. French doors lead out to the enclosed rear sunny garden with seating patio and furniture to enjoy. There is a privately owned, indoor swimming pool on-site which is available for the public to book. Pre-booking is advisable and charges apply.
Miles of walking and cycling routes are available from your doorstep. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 11 minutes’ drive, a perfect base to explore the 125 miles of navigable waterways, and daily boat hire, river trips, canoes, and kayaks area available to hire. There’s also a good selection of shops, waterside cafés, and restaurants. Wroxham Barns is just a few minutes’ drive with craft barns, boutique and shops, restaurants, play park and petting farm, which the younger children adore!
The seaside resort of Sea Palling has excellent sandy beach backed by sand dunes, restaurant, small arcade and café, 18 minutes’ drive. Bygone museums, craft centres, National Trust parks and Blickling and Felbrigg Halls are all within an easy drive. The city of Norwich, 13 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants, and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour located further along the north Norfolk coast offer seal watching boat trips, and pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. Sea Palling, Cromer and Sheringham beaches are great for sea fishing, and alongside the River Bure for river fishing. There are many fishing lakes within surrounding area, and great golf courses are within an easy drive. Sheringham cliff top, Sprowston, Barnham Broom and Bawburgh will certainly delight any keen golfer. Sandy beach 8.5 miles. Pub serving food 1.5 miles. Shops, supermarket 5 miles.
This property can be booked with The Coach House (ref UK42232) to accommodate up to 10 guests.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wroxham, EnglandSituated in the heart of the Broadland village of Coltishall, this wonderful cottage in the centre of the village is within yards of its amenities and the wonderful River Bure with village green, just a short walk away. Mooring for a boat is available alongside The Green, first come, first served, and fishing is available along the river bank (seasonal, licence required).
Beautifully styled, furnished and equipped to offer comfort, blending contemporary design with the character and charm of this wonderful cottage. The heart of any home is the kitchen, being well equipped for dining. To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard garden with seating offering an opportunity for al fresco dining and simple relaxation. For those not looking to cook, the village offers four inns with restaurants, Chinese and Indian takeaways, a fish and chip shop, two butchers shops (one incorporating a delicatessen), a tea room, general store and a fine dining award winning restaurant all within walking distance.
The River Bure winds through the village and is a great place to sit and watch the boating activity. Kayaking and paddle boarding available in the Hautbois Activities Centre in the village. There are pubs located on the waterside with beer gardens. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, is 3¼ miles away where day boats can be hired and trips taken to explore the miles of waterways rich with bird and wildlife. Riverside cafés, restaurants, garden centre and shops offer great days out. Wroxham Barns, just a few minutes outside Wroxham, has craft barns, eateries, petting farm animals and play park for the children. Enjoy a trip on the Bure Valley Steam Railway, with the train stopping at Coltishall to jump on and off, visiting Wroxham and the popular market town of Aylsham. Excellent sandy beaches are within a 30-minute drive. Mundersley, Happisburgh and Sea Palling all offer excellent wide sandy beaches and traditional seaside amusements and cafés. The city of Norwich is just a 20-minute drive with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, two indoor shopping centres, a market square, art galleries, plenty of cafés and restaurants. The area has excellent birdwatching and fishing opportunities and the network of trails and footpaths make it popular with both on road/off road cyclists and walkers. Activities for young families include Wroxham Barns, the Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, BeWILDerwood at Horning, Banham Zoo and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. National Trust properties nearby include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Beach 13 miles. Pub and restaurant 500 yards. Shop 90 yards.£121From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wroxham, EnglandLily’s Cottage is a charming, modern holiday cottage standing alongside the River Bure in the popular village of Wroxham, known as the ’capital of the Broads’. It is an ideal base from which to enjoy your Norfolk Broads holiday. Forming part of a development, the property has been individually designed with a contemporary open plan living space boasting two bedrooms. Furnished and equipped to provide the warmest of welcomes at any time of year, just bring yourselves, everything is provided for a perfect holiday.
There are two seating areas to enjoy; one at the front of property overlooking the waterside, with friendly private owner boat moorings, and to the rear, an enclosed decking with seating furniture and enjoying views across the private mooring basin. Fishing can be enjoyed directly from the doorstep, with a variety of fish. Fishing is available during open season and with a licence.
Wroxham offers daily boat hire and river trips to enjoy the expanse of waterways with plenty of shops, waterside restaurants and cafés to enjoy. The train station, model village and Wroxham Barns are located on the edge of town. From here you can enjoy a car-free holiday as Wroxham is well served by trains and buses.
Norwich city centre with its cathedral, museums, theatre, cafés and shops is 8 miles awat. BeWILDerwood in Horning offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges and marsh walks. Golf is available at Sprowston Golf Course, 5 miles away. Beach 12 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 800 yards.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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
