Dog Friendly Lodges Norfolk

Just a mile from the sandy beaches and dunes of Winterton, this superb detached barn conversion enjoys an open outlook over a Site of Special Scientific Interest, abundant with wildlife. Beautifully restored, with exposed beams and a biomass pellet-burning stove, it benefits from a lovely enclosed garden to the rear and a grassed area with duck pond at the front and a sun terrace and small games area in a rustic barn. Nature trails lead from the doorstep, with excellent bird-watching, a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve and daily boat trips along the Broads nearby. With local attractions such as, Horsey (2 miles), 12th-century windmill (National Trust), fishing and watersports, Sheringham and Cromer (25 miles), Norwich (17 miles) and a local shop and pub (1 mile).

White Stones Cottage is a truly delightful, semi-detached cottage in a perfect spot by the sea. Set only 400 yards from the sandy, unspoilt beaches with grassy dunes, it is the perfect place for your coastal getaway. With low beamed ceilings this property feels like a cosy rural country cottage, yet in a village location with plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés.
Caister-on-Sea is home to Caister castle, built in 1432, which currently houses am impressive classic car collection. Great Yarmouth is a short drive away, but also with great public transport links, you can leave the car and experience the quintessential British seaside experience. There is a fantastic pier which hosts live entertainment, a sea life centre and arcades, as well as candy floss, ice cream and proper fish and chip shops available along the main promenade. The Norfolk Broads National Park is also on your doorstep, and this impressive and unique landscape will entertain and inspire all the family by foot or by boat. Further west into the county of Norfolk you will find the fine city of Norwich, with a perfect blend of culture and history, the cathedral and castle make superb days out, if the shopping, food and entertainment do not grab you first. Beach 400 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, Allawah House offers a stylish retreat for discerning guests looking to relax, unwind, and enjoy the North Norfolk coastline. Aptly named from the Aboriginal word ‘Allawah,’ meaning ‘make your abode here’ or ‘remain here,’ this light and airy detached property invites you to stay and enjoy its spacious accommodation. It boasts two bathrooms, a ground-floor toilet, a well-equipped kitchen, and a sunroom. An outdoor electric sunshade allows you to enjoy the south-facing garden at any time of the day.
Venturing out, you’ll discover a string of pretty coastal towns and villages offering a variety of habitats, including wide sandy beaches, marshes, and quays. Nearby Hunstanton features the Sealife Centre, seasonal seal trips, and a host of other seaside attractions. Heading east, you’ll pass through local beauty spots like Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Brancaster, Holkham, and Wells-next-the-Sea, with its picturesque quay and narrow-gauge railway that takes you to the beach adorned with pretty painted beach huts. Further along, you can enjoy crabbing on Blakeney Quay.
History buffs will appreciate visits to the Sandringham and Holkham Estates and exploring the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn. Bird watchers will enjoy trips to Titchwell, Cley, and Welney, while wildlife enthusiasts can embark on a deer safari in nearby Snettisham. Add in attractions such as Norfolk Lavender, great walks and cycle routes, and numerous places to eat and drink (many serving seasonal local produce), and you’ll understand why people flock to this part of the glorious Norfolk coastline year after year. Returning to Allawah House for a great night’s sleep will be a treat, perhaps dreaming of adventures yet to come. Beach 4 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Set in the heart of the tranquil Broadland village of Ludham, just a 5 minutes’ walk from the village centre and 10 minutes’ walk to Womack Water with its village green and boat moorings. Tucked away in a cul de sac, Toadstool Cottage offers spacious, contemporary, and comfortably furnished home from home, boasting an enclosed lawn garden with seating furniture, secure for children and dogs alike.
Ludham village boasts a post office and stores, public house, tearoom, butcher, and doctor’s surgery. Nearby is Womack Staithe, where you can launch paddle boards is part of the Norfolk Broads and provides access to the River Thurne which has great fishing opportunities together with pedaloes and boat hire and a village green to enjoy an ice-cream, simply sit awhile and soak up the boating activity and wildlife. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities available in the area, with miles of riverside and countryside walks available locally.
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 at any pace. Nearby, How Hill Nature Reserve with its marshes, meadows, woodland, and open water, is well worth exploring. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful, and a number of Broadland centres offer bike and canoe hire - possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife.
Visitors can also hire hourly/day boats at Potter Heigham, 2 miles. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 7 miles away, and is perfect for daily boat hire, river trips, riverside restaurants, cafés, pubs, and shops. 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 Sea Palling and Winterton on Sea are just 8 miles. For lively family fun, visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth, with funfair and traditional seaside amusements, and Pleasure wood Hills theme park at Lowestoft. Pub within 1 mile.

Set in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, The Old Barn offers spacious accommodation that is perfect for three generations travelling together, families and couples alike. It has been a much-loved family getaway for many years and lots of lovely memories have been made here, and now the owners are excited for you to come and make some too. It offers a light and airy living room on the ground floor, whilst upstairs three bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and a family bathroom. The lovely enclosed garden is something of a sun trap, and the addition of a wood burner in the living room makes this a fantastic choice whatever season you are planning to visit.
The real draw here though is the proximity to the coast. Weybourne itself is a lovely little seaside village, which is a hit with visitors and locals alike. It’s a smooth shingle beach attracting sun worshippers and those looking for a blustery winter beach walk. Head west from here and discover salt and clay marshes and boat trips to see the seals. Undertake a spot of crab-lining on Blakeney quayside, or head to Wells-next-the-Sea and watch the pretty little fishing boats bobbing on the tide then visit the wide sandy beach with its much-photographed painted beach huts. Head east and explore lovely Sheringham or stroll along the Edwardian seafront and famous pier in Cromer.
For those seeking history, you will find this area simply buzzing with sites of historical import such as the Blickling, Holkham, and Sandringham Estates, and nature lovers will not be disappointed either with Sheringham Park, Cley Marshes, and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, all within easy reach. You can even be at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads in under an hour too. Add in the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections, the Bure and North Norfolk Railways, Amazonia Zoo, and BeWilderwood too, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so in demand. The Old Barn will be in demand too, so as soon as you get home, make sure you book for next time as you are sure to be back! Beach 440 yards.