Dog-Friendly Holidays Norfolk

You are unlikely to have experienced another holiday quite like the one you will have at Coastguard’s Lookout. Dramatically set close to the cliff edge and offering 180-degree sea-views you are sure to leave part of your heart here. Not only is the location just perfect for instant shots, sunbathing, and blustery winter walks alike, but the property itself is just magical.
On the ground floor you will find a conservatory with a dining table and sofa, a hand-made kitchen designed like a ship’s galley and a formal dining room that is just perfect to entertain in and raise a glass or two to your fabulous holiday. You will also find a ground-floor bedroom with a super king-size bed and a shower room. Climb the stairs and you will find a further kingsize bedroom and a family bathroom where you can soak in the bath and enjoy the view and the crowning glory of this quirky, charming property, the lookout living room. From here you can enjoy summer beach vistas or watch the rolling waves in winter while snuggling up by the wood-burning stove. There are windows overlooking the coastline from two sides and the further third side has artfully arranged mirrors so you can genuinely get a great view wherever you sit. And those views are hard to take your eyes off, whatever the season!
This property is just delightful and has been the much-loved family holiday home of the owner for many years. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a real coastal experience with bags of history and character. If you’re looking for sleek, modern minimalism with pristine paintwork, then this is not for you. But if you’re looking for the most memorable holiday you have ever had with views to die for and great night sleeps in high-end beds with high thread-count Egyptian cotton bedding then you’re in luck. So book in, relax, unwind, and chill out. Get ready for sandy toes, lungs full of sea air, and moments to treasure. A truly special getaway that’s unlikely to be matched. Beach 15 yards. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

Mill House is ideal for families and friends holidaying together. This modern open plan, spacious holiday home comes complete with an enclosed garden with your own hot tub. The open plan reception boasts full bi-fold doors offering airy and light living/dining and a fully equipped bespoke modern kitchen. The large games room with pool and air hockey table also has a corner sofa, a large Smart TV and a wood burner. The enclosed garden is ideal for al fresco dining and the formal dining room is great for any celebration. Located on site is also a large meadow for guests’ shared enjoyment. A bridle path leads from the doorstep to the tranquil Broadland village of Ludham, just a 20-minute walk away.
Ludham village boasts a post office and stores, pub, tea room, butcher and doctor’s surgery. Nearby Womack Staithe provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities together with pedalo hire and a village green. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities available on the doorstep, with miles of riverside and countryside walks.
Set amongst a gentle and tranquil landscape, dotted with ancient churches, wind pumps and nature reserves, this area of Norfolk offers a wealth of opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Nearby, How Hill Nature Reserve is well worth exploring. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike and canoe hire. Visitors can also hire hourly/day boats at Potter Heigham, 1¼ miles. Bustling Wroxham is just 7½ miles away, and is perfect for daily boat hire. For the children; BeWILDerwood, a magical tree top adventure park and the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade both promise children a day to remember. The lovely dune backed sandy beaches at Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling are within a 30-minute drive. Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements, and Pleasurewood Hills theme park at Lowestoft. Cromer, 22 miles, also offers wonderful beaches and traditional seaside entertainment. The National Trust’s Blickling Hall is also within an easy drive. Visit the medieval city of Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour on 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) along the River Thurne 0.9 mile. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Arrive in style, the lime tree boulevard entrance opens into the 100-acre private Worstead Park, boasting a 10-acre fresh water lake, woodland and meadows with wild flowers. A natural habitat rich with bird and wildlife, with roaming red deer and excellent bird watching opportunities. There are tremendous circular cycling routes via Dilham Canal and a wealth of opportunity for walking direct from the doorstep, so do remember to pack your walking boots. The woodland is rich with wildlife and bird life, so be sure to bring your binoculars. Red deer, otters, herons, a family of swans and kingfishers can all be viewed in their natural habitat.
Estate Cottage has been tastefully styled boasting character and offering modern day comforts. Formerly, home to the head gardener, for the 16th century owner of the estate, Sir Robert Berney, whose portrait hangs proudly above the original fireplace in the living room, complete with wood burner. The cart shed offers table tennis for guests’ enjoyment or simply relax in the private electric hot tub for six.
The park has links to public footpaths and bridal ways including Weavers Way, winding 61 miles through the North Norfolk countryside, with Dilham canal and the famous Norfolk Broads within walking distance. One of the best ways to enjoy the estate is on horse back, and the equestrian centre by the park entrance is where you can hire a horse for the day or house your own horse, with a variety of livery options available. The centre is also registered with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) charity.
The market town of North Walsham, 5½ 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, 14 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, 20 miles. Beach 8½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles. Please note: There is a security deposit of £200 made payable to the owner.

With bespoke features and luxurious accommodation this property really does have the ‘WOW’ factor. This isn’t a holiday home that you book to sleep in after a day out and about, although there is lots to see and do in this area. This is a house to relax in with friends and family, and so well equipped that you’ll want for nothing during your stay. The perfect escape with a 10-minute easy walking distance to the beach, shops, pub and restaurant.

A superb contemporary, fully equipped kitchen to cook in, complete Neff appliances and double butler sink with waste disposal and a dining area to break bread and build memories. It is the perfect spacious family home for you and the family to enjoy, the cottage is perfect for two families holidaying together, or groups of couples to hang out in, somewhere to entertain and enjoy. The whole family can get together and enjoy all that Norfolk, and especially Seaglass, has to offer. Discerning guests will find much to love about this high-end retreat and family home, which has been designed by the owners and fully renovated and restored to the highest standards to create a luxurious coastal escape that you are sure to fall in love with.

With bi-fold doors from the main family room and kitchen that really do allow you to bring this outside in and a fire pit, outdoor dining and BBQ area, this property is a great year-round choice. There is also a hot and cold outside hose for sandy feet and dogs. Boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a separate ground floor toilet, this property has lots of space to relax in, including a snug/movie room which features a gas wood burner, a large corner sofa and Yamaha piano for those musical moments, along with a home office area, complete with printer and wiring for games consoles (please bring your own). With touches like mood lighting and vaulted ceilings in some of the bedrooms and bathrooms, and indeed distant sea-views to be enjoyed in some first-floor rooms too, this property really does have everything you need for a fantastic stay and is perfect whether you are enjoying a family holiday, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, or are just looking for that something extra special for your family holiday.

Close to wide, sandy Overstrand beach, the village itself also has a post office, convenience store and some great places to eat and drink. Venture just a little further however and discover Cromer, with its Edwardian seafront and famous pier along with a great range of places to shop, eat and dine. In fact, Norfolk is enjoying something of a burgeoning foodie scene so whatever your taste buds you are sure to find something wonderful to enjoy. Coast lovers can head East or West and find a range of beach habitats including salt and Cley Marshes, especially good for birdwatching, picturesque quays, rolling sand dunes and an array of sand or shingle beaches. The Norfolk Broads is where you can join a tour or even charter your own day launch to explore these waterways in style.

Add in excellent golf courses, two of which are cliff top, RSPB Cley Marshes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Sheringham Park, the Flebrigg, Blickling, Holkham and Sandringham Estates and a host of family attractions such as North Norfolk Railways, Bewilderwood, the Thursford Collection and Amazonia Zoo, and you will see why people have been travelling to this part of Norfolk for generations. This trip will be extra special for you because you get to return to Seaglass and relax with a glass of something by the fire, or maybe in the garden. Beach ½ mile.

Offering a welcoming holiday retreat for large families and groups, these four beautiful barn conversions, three of which are adjoining (CUL, CWL and UKC3286), and one detached property (UK11053), are full of charm and character with exposed beams, character flooring and equipped to offer all modern day comforts. Boasting a comfortable, open-plan living space with a wood burner and well-equipped kitchen, each barn has its own enclosed, walled, lawned garden with seating. There is a function hall on-site (with conference and catering facilities for up to 250 guests) which may be available for use by prior arrangement with the owner.

Neighbouring the owner’s farm, Piggyback Barns are situated in the peaceful village of Sculthorpe, just 8 miles from the Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, and RSPB bird and nature reserves. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from the doorstep and fishing is nearby.
Fakenham, 2 miles, offers good shops, restaurants, inns, a bowling alley, cinema and golf course. Bustling Burnham Market with village shops, inns and restaurants, is 7 miles away. Wells-next-the-Sea, 8 miles, offers an excellent sandy beach with colourful beach huts, a small shopping town centre with many inns and restaurants, and a picturesque fishing harbour - popular for fresh shell fish. Further along the coast is Brancaster for an uncrowded sandy beach and golf course. Brancaster Staithe provides a popular venue for sailing and boating enthusiasts.

The traditional seaside towns of Heacham and Hunstanton offer an array of activities for all ages. Many places of historical interest and stately homes are within the surrounding area. 20 minutes’ drive away is the historical town of Kings Lynn for shopping, market place, restaurants, inns and theatre, and also Norwich city for excellent shopping, castle museum, cathedral, theatre, market place, restaurants and inns. Beach 8 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 34 guests.

This superb wing of Grade II listed Islington Hall, which is adjacent to the owner’s home, has been refurbished for 2018 and benefits from a large garden and a private hot tub to sit back and relax in after a day spent exploring the area. There is plenty for all the family to see and do, from Her Majesty’s country retreat at Sandringham, 20 minutes by car, and the sandy beaches of Heacham and Hunstanton to the medieval town of King’s Lynn, which is just a short drive away. Hunstanton is a traditional seaside resort and offers good days out for all the family, as does Heacham, which has been a seaside resort for over 150 years. For children there is Church Farm, 10 miles south of King’s Lynn, where you can meet the animals and enjoy refreshment in the farm café/restaurant. Snettisham is great for spotting the birdlife that inhabits this stretch of the Norfolk coastline and you can often see thousands of wading birds in the spring, or sit and watch the birds on the lagoon islands. Beach 17 miles. Nearby there is horse-riding, golf, fishing and roller skating. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

A stunning, semi-detached barn conversion with its own private hot tub and large, enclosed, wrap-around, lawned garden. Perfect for family holidays, it has has been completely renovated into a stunning holiday home, ticking all the right boxes. It offers contemporary, luxury accommodation which blends original features enabling it to maintain its charm and character. The spaciousness offered means that you can choose to spend quality time with your loved ones, or break away to enjoy your own pursuits in a separate area. Impeccable detail is on show throughout the home, which includes a sociable, open plan kitchen/dining room. The living room has large comfy sofas where you can enjoy quality time in good conversation or enjoy a film together. The feature wood burner is perfect to snuggle up in front of during the cooler evenings. On the first floor are three bedrooms - a kingsize bedroom with an en-suite shower, a spacious four-poster kingsize master bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite shower, and a further twin room. There are two further shower rooms, one on first floor and another on ground floor.
The location is exceptional for exploring all the delights of the North Norfolk coastline and the famous Norfolk Broads National Park. The village of Trunch has a good village store and pub serving food, both within easy walking distance. The seaside village of Mundesley is 8 minutes’ drive away and has lots of places where you can eat and drink, as well as a wide sandy beach which is considered by many to be one of the best in the area. it also has a golf course to enjoy.
Wroxham, 24 minutes’ drive away, is known as ‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads and offers daily boat hire, river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés, shops (including a supermarket), a miniature village, and a train station with both mainline railway links and which is home to the Bure Valley Steam Gauge railway which visits the villages of Coltishall, Buxton and the market town of Aylsham. Enjoy a day trip to the popular coastal resorts of Cromer, with its famous pier, and Sheringham, which is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. Waxham and Horsey offer excellent beaches backed by dunes.
Shopaholics should head to the medieval city of Norwich, 18 miles, with two indoor shopping malls, a market square and plenty of eateries. For those seeking culture and history, why not visit the Blickling Hall Estate, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Gardens or the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections. The young at heart will enjoy a day out at BeWILDerwood in Horning, Roar Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, Banham Zoo or Amazonia Zoo in Cromer. Birdwatchers will delight at RSPB nature reserve marshes of Blakeney, Cley-next-the-Sea and Salthouse. Beach 3 miles. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurants 300 yards.

With open views across the fields to the rear and large gardens and grounds to enjoy, this delightful holiday home is great for a family break. Three bedrooms benefit from en-suites and there is a large hot tub with views of the paddock and open fields where you can relax after a busy day out exploring. The well-equipped kitchen features a centre island with stools around where you can enjoy your morning coffee. The drawing room has three comfortable sofas where guests can relax.
The historic town of King’s Lynn is just 7 miles away with its market square and picturesque riverside; visitors will find shops, pubs and restaurants in abundance. Golf, riding and fishing are close by. Sandy beaches as well as RSPB reserves are within half an hour’s drive. North Norfolk has expanses of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive there. The seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham boast award-winning beaches and an array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course.
The Sandringham Estate, which is the Queen’s country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park, is open to the public when the Royal family is not in residence. The market town of Wisbech is 7 miles. Downham Market is 12 miles away with its Friday and Saturday markets and boasts direct rail links to Ely, Cambridge and London. To the south lies Ely Cathedral, known as the ’Ship of the Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of Ely, which has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty waterfront and boat hire. Cambridge is easily accessible for the day and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. Norwich is an hour’s drive where a visit to the stunning cathedral is not to be missed. Beach 19½ miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 1½ miles.

Little Orchard has been finished to an exceptional standard, is full of character and in a beautiful rural setting. It offers a high-end break for discerning guests looking for somewhere to relax, unwind and socialise in the rolling countryside. Set in the tranquil Norfolk countryside where the only sound is birdsong, you can enjoy the large open plan living space and the garden which surrounds the property. Perfect for all generations of families as there is something for everyone. With excellent country walks right outside the front door and the cycle path of Marriott’s Way nearby, you will be able to spend hours exploring the countryside. The property is just a stone’s throw (1.3 miles, 5-minute drive, 25-minute walk) from the historic Georgian market town of Reepham with its wonderful shops, pretty streets and alleys and where you will find fabulous eateries.
With all accommodation on the ground floor, the house and location are the perfect spot for making new memories with friends and family. It comfortably accommodates eight guests in four bedroom, and is a contemporary, spacious property that is light, airy, and welcoming. The owners have paid great attention to detail with luxurious features throughout, including crittal-style doors leading to the garden from the dining area and two of the bedrooms, one of which also has a lovely wood burner. A further bedroom is en-suite and there is also a family bathroom with a reclaimed enamel roll-top bath, and separate shower cubicle and toilet. A separate toilet, also accessed from the garden, is available. This is open plan living at its best, including a Sky Glass Smart TV in the living area and wood burner, making it the perfect place to relax. Whilst we all love the time on holiday to catch up with friends and family, there is also a quiet room off the open plan living area for some privacy, or maybe just wanting to read or watch something different on the TV. Even though you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to award-winning country pubs or places to eat, you will be tempted to stay put and cook in the well-equipped kitchen and dine together.
Whether this may be inside or out, and with the addition of an extensive private garden complete with an insulated garden room, this means this is truly a property with year-round appeal. Talking of the outside you will also experience wonderful wildlife in this garden too as it is frequently visited by many species of deer, hares, rabbits and birds as the house is surrounded by fields and hedgerows, making this an ideal place for bird watching opportunities. As a suggestion you can take your morning coffee on the veranda and later on sit down in the summers evening, switch on the outside lighting and watch the most breathtaking sunsets set behind the vast fields of the countryside.
Should you decide to explore further afield, you will discover that this location really is perfectly placed for the three highlights of Norfolk. You can be at the edge of the stunning coastline (Cromer 25 minutes), sailing down the Broads (Wroxham 30 minutes) or exploring the fine city of Norwich with its Norman castle in just over half an hour. For something closer you can visit Whitwell railway station, which is one of Norfolk’s newest heritage stations, the historic conservation village of Heydon and The National Trust’s Blickling Hall. For children there are many attractions that they may enjoy. Bugz UK is an 11-minute drive, Roarr Dinosaur Park 14 minutes drive and Bewilderwood 34 minutes drive. Or just bring your bicycles and ride along the 26 miles of disused railway lines along Marriotts Way, cycling past farmland, woodland and water meadows. The owners have put together a "things to do in Norfolk" book to support your stay in the beautiful county of Norfolk, famous for birdwatching, boating down the broads and visiting its stunning coast and beaches.

A three-storey, early 20th century, arts & crafts-style property in the village of Overstrand, Norfolk. Close to amenities and beach. Open fires. Unique property. Cromer 3 miles; Sheringham 7.3 miles; Holt 12.9 miles.