Dog Friendly Lodges Norfolk

Built in the late 1700s, Hobland Barn had a number of uses, such as for cattle, grain and potato storage. It was renovated as a family home with light, space and the Norfolk countryside views at the heart of its design. Part of a cluster of similar conversions, Hobland Barn looks over sprawling fields, which can be viewed from the first floor balcony. Whilst it is the perfect rural location, the pretty seaside town of Gorleston-on-Sea is only 3 miles away, and if the traditional seaside experience is on your list of ‘to-dos’, Great Yarmouth is a little further, at 6 miles away, with attractions, rides and ice cream galore for all the family. Hobland Barn is ideally placed to explore the National Park further inland. You can take out a day boat, hire bikes or simply walk many miles along unspoilt water’s edge, taking in the nature, wildlife and simply just enjoying this unique landscape. History abounds in Norfolk and a trip to the fine city of Norwich must be on your list of things to see and do. With its castle at the heart, and an array of cobbled lanes to explore, it would take you all day and more to really experience all this city has to offer.

Inside Hobland Barn you can expect plenty of room for the 12 people it sleeps, with two separate living areas and a spacious kitchen with a gas cooker range, breakfast bar and large French doors that open out to the patio area, swimming pool and enclosed garden. With underfloor heating, luxury bathrooms and chandeliers, this really is a ‘wow’ location to spend your break away. There are four bedrooms on the ground floor making this property ideal for larger extended families and groups. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows in the living areas, even a day spent inside is an enjoyable way to pass the hours. On the first floor is a large family living room, large comfy sofas and French doors opening out to the balcony overlooking the garden and neighbouring fields. A further two bedrooms including the master en-suite, compliments this large family property perfectly. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Set across three floors, River Quay is a beautifully renovated terraced property in the popular seaside town of Gorleston-on-Sea. It is close to an award-winning beach making it ideal for families in summer, and during the winter, perfect for dog walkers. Gorleston-on-Sea is just south of Great Yarmouth and offers a promenade, beach side cafés, pubs and restaurants. Throughout the summer there is an Edwardian theatre with a pitch and putt golf course and amusements. Historically hundreds of fishing boats from the herring fleets would sail from the harbour and today this is one of two entrances to the Norfolk Broads National Park. From River Quay you are ideally located for visiting both Norfolk and Suffolk. To the north you have Horsey Beach where during the winter months a seal colony can be found lining the shore, the sand dunes at Winterton-on-Sea are perfect for strolling, and inland the city of Norwich is excellent for shopping, eating and drinking. Suffolk offers an abundance of history at Framlingham Castle, the submerged village at Dunwich and equally stunning is the RSPB Minsmere Reserve. Guests visiting this property in June have the pleasure of being able to go and experience the local Air Show in Yarmouth with The Red Arrows, just 3 miles away. Fishing is also available locally. Beach 700 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

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.

Thoughtfully designed and beautifully furnished, this romantic bolthole is the ideal base from which to explore. Spread your wings and venture further afield along the coast before returning to the comforts of this cosy detached barn, where pampered pooches are welcome too. This splendid retreat is the ideal space for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Accessed by a rough track, this private and quiet location is away from the hustle and bustle, yet still be within easy access to Gorleston-on-Sea, 2 miles, with its glorious beach.

In the property you will find an open plan living space with comfortable, modern furnishings and the owners have created a quiet sanctuary that all ages can enjoy. The living area is furnished with a double sofa bed and large armchair centred around the wood burner and widescreen TV, making it the ideal place to retire to after a busy day out and about exploring Norfolk and Suffolk. There is also a hidden well leading to a wine cellar. A dining table for four people sits between the kitchen and the living area, and is also placed perfectly for days when you are able to open the French doors to the enclosed back garden. A wonderful spot to enjoy a paper and a coffee on a fine spring morning. Featuring a fully fitted kitchen with everything that you need to master up culinary delights, from an integrated gas and electric range oven to a Lavazza coffee machine, plus a Bose sound speaker to entertain whilst you’ve got your bake on! There is a sumptuous bathroom with wall to wall sand stone tiles, sunken shower, roll-top bath, fluffy robes and slippers. The bedroom is galleried and you will find a gorgeous comfy double bed. Head outside to your very own enclosed decking area, with seating and gas barbecue. Sit back, relax and watch the stars whilst you take a bubbly dip in the private hot tub...bliss! Adjacent to the property is a large paddock for you to use for dog walking, games or just simply enjoy the sounds of nature

If you can drag yourself away from your hideaway, you will find plenty to explore in the area. Take a 2 mile walk to Gorleston beach, where you’ll find beautiful golden sand and grassy cliff top walks overlooking the lower Esplanade. The Barn is situated 5 miles from the popular seaside town of Great Yarmouth, where you’ll find endless amounts of traditional seaside entertainment, from arcades to shows and a Sea Life Centre to explore. The charming, market town of Beccles, with market square and winding streets, nestled by the River Waveney, is just a 20-minute drive away. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Turnstone House is a charming, Victorian 3-bedroom, end-terrace property in the popular seaside town of Gorleston-on-Sea on the Norfolk coast. The perfect location for a family seaside holiday, relaxing break or exploring the amazing Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines. It is perfect for families, with a cosy living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen and a superb sun room for those cooler days. Upstairs is an east-facing twin bedroom along with a bunk room leading to the master bedroom with king-size bed. Turnstone House is only a short walk to Gorleston’s award-winning beach, a stunning stretch of sand below a grand promenade and gardens making it ideal for families in summer, and dog walkers during the winter. It makes a great destination for a traditional bucket-and-spade outing and is not only popular with young families but surfers, windsurfers, body-boarders and kite-flyers too. An information pack is in the property which should help you further enjoy your holiday.
Gorleston-on-Sea is just south of Great Yarmouth and offers beach side cafés, pubs, restaurants, the Edwardian Pavilion theatre and a bustling high street. Turnstone House is a fantastic base from which to explore all that Norfolk has to offer. Hire a boat or take a guided boat trip on the beautiful Norfolk Broads or visit Horsey Beach where, at certain times of the year, you can see seals and their cubs. A short drive away is the medieval city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle, museums, restaurants and fine shopping. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Welcome to Pier View, a luxurious, terraced holiday home with stylish contemporary finish, which was completely refurbished in 2020, and thoughtfully prepared for your holiday. Expect a crisp finish, neutral decor and comfy beds to sink into. Deceiving from the outside, the interior offers stylish and sociable open plan living, with patio doors leading to the garden. You can enjoy great harbour and pier views from the master bedroom and kitchen. Pier View is ideal, as a place to relax and unwind after a day of sea air and exploring the local area.
Pier View is located just a stone’s throw from Gorleston beach (featured in the 2019 Danny Boyle film ‘Yesterday), and a bucket and spade, beach towels, beach chairs and a windbreak are provided. This all year round, dog friendly beach is great for walks along the promenade, on the beach and upper levels. You’ll find a beach café and pub at either end, both offering refreshments and food. Gorleston-on-Sea is 4 miles south of Great Yarmouth and situated at the mouth of the river Yare. For more lively seaside family fun, visit Great Yarmouth, with plenty to entertain, from amusements and arcades to circus shows. Why not have a day out at Pleasurewood Hills family theme park, located on the A47 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft? Alternatively, golf clubs can be borrowed for any golfers wanting to play at the local Gorleston golf club.
If shopping and culture is more your thing, then take a 40-minute drive to the medieval city of Norwich where you’ll be spoilt for shopping in this beautiful city, with a cathedral and castle museum. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 800 yards.

Welcome to Smile ’n’ Wave, a fantastic end of terrace seaside home, boasting sea views from the first floor twin bedroom. Just 250 yards from the award-winning sandy beach, you will quickly see why this is such a popular choice. A grand promenade and gardens, Pavillion Theatre, beach café, restaurants and a pub offering great refreshments and food are all just a short walk. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round and children will love the beach, splashpad and boating pond. The destination is very popular with families, paddle and body boarders, sailors and kite-flyers too.

Newly refurbished in 2021 and thoughtfully prepared for your holiday, the property is filled with comfortable furnishings and well equipped for those wishing to dine in. For anyone not wanting to cook, you have plenty of choice nearby with plenty of restaurants within a short walk from the doorstep, or why not enjoy a cocktail at one of the nearby cliff-top terrace bars looking out over the beach? French doors lead onto an enclosed, sunny courtyard garden with seating furniture.

Gorleston town centre is a few minutes away with plenty of shops, a supermarket and more restaurants and pubs. For more traditional seaside activities, visit Great Yarmouth with its amusements, pleasure beach, Pier show, Sea Life Centre and the renowned Hippodrome Circus. Alternatively, why not have a day out at Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Africa Alive, BeWILDerwood or the Tide and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life? Golf clubs can be borrowed for any golfers wanting to play at the local Gorleston golf club and boats hired from the local sailing club.

The medieval city of Norwich, voted one of the top ten shopping locations in the UK, is a 35-minute drive. Here you will also find art galleries, a cathedral and castle museum. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is full of pretty coastal villages such as Southwold, Dunwich and Aldeburgh, all within an hours’ drive. For a change in pace, visit the Norfolk Broads National Park, the southern gateway of which lies in Oulton Broad, just a short drive away. With lots of great walks, cycle routes and opportunities to be on the water or observe wildlife, you will quickly see why this area is so sought after. Beach 250 yards. Shops and supermarket 1 mile, restaurant 20 yards.

French doors lead out to a wonderful enclosed rear courtyard with patio furniture, a great place to relax and unwind after a day of sea air and exploring the local area.
Just a stone’s throw from Gorleston beach, a glorious wide sandy beach backed with promenade and eateries. These dog friendly beaches are great for walks, with a beach café and pub at either end, both offering refreshments and food. The town centre is within ¾ of a mile having shops and further eateries to enjoy. River cruises available on the amazing Norfolk Broads, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways, or daily boat hire available to explore at your own speed.
Great Yarmouth seaside resort has a 15-mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with pier, entertainment, Sea Life Centre, bowling, amusements, donkey rides, bouncy castles, model village, fun fair for both small children and adrenaline rides, crazy golf, swimming pool (opening summer 2022), restaurants, cafés and pubs. Deck chairs are available for hire and boat trips are available to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. There is a firework spectacular each Wednesday during the summer season. The town has shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, and a train station with regular service to other coastal villages and the city of Norwich, a shopper’s delight, a stadium for grey hound racing, stock car racing and horse racing. The area is filled with interesting villages and plenty of eateries to enjoy. The city of Norwich, 23 miles, for excellent shopping with two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés, and restaurants. Beach 1 mile. Shop and pub ¾ mile.

Thistle Dew has recently been refurbished to offer a very good standard of comfort, providing extra attention to all the details, to ensure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable.
The bungalow is in the heart of Great Yarmouth equidistant to Great Yarmouth’s lively high street and the excellent sandy beach and amusements. Having the whole bungalow to yourselves, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard offering contemporary modern home from home comforts. The home has a spacious double bedroom, modern wet room, open plan living accommodation with optional double sofa bed sleeping in the living room, dining area and well-equipped modern kitchen. Great Yarmouth has a 15 mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with pier, entertainment, Sea Life Centre, bowling, amusements, donkey rides, bouncy castles, wax world, model village, funfair for both small children and adrenaline rides, crazy golf, water park, restaurants, cafés and pubs. Deck chairs are available for hire and boat trips to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. Central beach hosts a firework spectacular each Wednesday (weather permitting) during the summer season. With many activities available all year round, please note some have seasonal openings.
The town centre has a shopping mall and market square; a great place for seeking fresh fish, sea food and fruit, along with supermarkets and a train station close by. Quayside is home to the Time and Tide Museum and Nelson’s Museum. Nearby (2.5 miles) is the stadium for grey hound racing, stock car racing and horse racing.
The famous Norfolk Broads is just 11 miles away, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways. There are daily river and boat trips and riverside eateries. The city of Norwich (21 miles) for excellent shopping two indoor malls, market square, cathedral, castle museum, theatre, cafés and restaurants. Thrigby Wildlife Centre, Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Somerleyton Hall and Gardens within an hour’s drive. Beach 350 yards.

This imposing hall, yet completely unpretentious, welcomes larger families wanting to enjoy a relaxing holiday together. Reedham Old Hall dates back to 1775 filled with Georgian grandeur, nestled within gardens stretching to approximately 2 acres, having your very own outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal opening middle May to September), extensive decking area with barbecue, garden kitchen, seating area, tennis court, perfect for competitive family tournaments.
Set over three storeys to include seven bedrooms, versatile reception rooms to offer plenty of space for the family to enjoy together, celebrate and dine in style, or slip away to quietly relax. There is a large kitchen with Aga and separate ovens and hob, perfect for preparing any family feast. History documents a house on the site since at least the Domesday Book, recording the Lordship was given to Richard De Reedham, a follower of William the Conqueror. Step into the reception hall having an impressive Georgian curved staircase. A formal dining room/music room with baby grand piano, wood floors, high ceilings, large dual aspect windows provide an abundance of light and garden views. The grandeur of the living room is the first thing to notice on entering, with wood floors, ornate fireplace and wood burner, large sash windows that frame the pretty church standing opposite, and French doors to garden. The kitchen/breakfast room offers plenty of space. Well-equipped offering plenty of worktop preparation area, cupboards, a breakfast bar, Butler sink, built-in electric double oven and hob, an Aga for relaxed cooking, and dining/breakfast area, perfect for informal dining, with feature fireplace and wood burner. The sweeping staircase leads to an impressive galleried landing with master double bedroom and en-suite bathroom, four more generous sized bedrooms and large family bathroom. Staircase leads to second floor landing, two further bedrooms, one with en-suite facility and games room.
Nestled in pretty countryside, 1-mile distant of the conservation village of Reedham, gateway to the Norfolk Broads National Park. Explore the miles of waterways, rich in wildlife, and fishing opportunities. Village of Reedham is located alongside River Yare, having a deli, local brewery, three welcoming public houses, serving food. Daily boat hire, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding hire and tuition available locally. The village train station offers service to city of Norwich, seaside resorts of Great Yarmouth, and Lowestoft. Reedham Chain Ferry offers vehicle, cycle, and pedestrian transport across the River Yare for easy access to Beccles and heritage Suffolk Coast. A short walk is Pettits Animal and Adventure Park. Village of Acle, 15 minutes’ drive, for supermarket, shops, café, vets, and pub. City of Norwich, 15 miles, for excellent shopping, two indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, restaurants, cafés, pubs, galleries, cinema complex, cathedral, and castle museum. Great walking, cycling and bird watching available on doorstep. Seaside resorts of Gorleston on Sea and Great Yarmouth 30 minutes’ drive. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, for waterside restaurants, pubs, cafés, shops, daily boat hire and river trips. Excellent sandy beaches backed by dunes at Winterton on Sea, Horsey, and Waxham 35 minutes’ drive. Sandy beach 10 miles. Pubs and restaurants 1 mile.