Dog-friendly Cottages Norfolk
Discover the ultimate dog-friendly escape in Norfolk with our curated list of pet-friendly cottages and dog-friendly holiday homes. 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.
Great Yarmouth, EnglandTurnstone 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.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Wells-next-the-Sea, EnglandSet within the highly sought-after resort of Wells-next-the-Sea, Chinewrde not only offers a warm welcome to guests but also boasts two private parking spaces, something of a rarity in this gorgeous little town. Just a 5-minute stroll from the picturesque quay and the centre, which is packed with traditional and artisan shops, cafés, inns, and restaurants, there really is a great deal to love about this family house.
Sleeping six in three bedrooms, this property also boasts two living rooms, each with its own wood burner, making this the perfect choice whatever the season. With an open-plan living space, this property offers plenty of room to spread out, and the well-equipped kitchen is a joy to cook in. The three comfortable bedrooms and family bathroom are found on the first floor.
From here you could wander into town and enjoy something different to eat every day, whether it is eating fish and chips on the quayside or watching the little boats bobbing on the tide, or something more refined, you will be sure to find it close by. Wells also has one of the best beaches in the area. It is wide and sandy, adorned with painted beach huts, and is the perfect place to catch some summer sun or blow the cobwebs away with a blustery winter walk.
You will find that this lovely town has everything you need, but do venture a little further as you will find an array of coastal habitats all waiting to be explored. Those seeking to get close to nature will be spoilt for choice with salt and clay marshes, and many migratory habitats to be found. Anyone looking to immerse themselves in history will be delighted to find the Holkham, Houghton, and Sandringham Estates, along with Castle Acre, Castle Rising, and the Hanseatic Quarter of Old Kings Lynn, all within easy reach. It is no exaggeration to say that this unspoiled area of Norfolk really does have something for everyone. And after a day of sightseeing, you can return to Chinewrde where you can ensure of a great night’s sleep. Beach 2 miles.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cromer, EnglandSitting on the outskirts of Cromer with great road links and off-road parking, Rose Cottage (UK41345) and Primrose Cottage (UK41346) have everything you need for a lovely coastal holiday, each cottage sleeps six people in two bedrooms. Just a 20-minute walk to the wide sandy beach of East Runton or the entrance to Felbrigg Hall with its beautiful scenic walks, and a half hour stroll into the centre of Cromer, you really can use your car as little or often as you like on this holiday.
The two cottages really do give you a warm welcome, with Rose Cottage being furnished in a traditional style and Primrose Cottage offering a more contemporary style. Both properties have a wood burner, including a dual aspect in cosy Rose Cottage. The beauty of these properties lie not only in the charming cottages themselves but also in their location, as you are perfectly placed to enjoy the three highlights of Norfolk, the coast, the Broads and the city.
Cromer itself offers a sand and shingle beach, an Edwardian promenade and of course the famous pier, which is the perfect place for a coffee and a spot of people watching. Here you will also find a great mix of high street and artisan shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, along with traditional seaside amusements, a cinema and Amazonia Zoo. In fact, this whole coastline is packed with attractions and boasts dramatic cliff lines, picturesque quays, salt and cley marshes, sand, and shingle beaches, and rolling sand dunes. Cromer is also home to a mainline railway which can take you to the heart of the Norfolk Broads and to the fine city of Norwich, should you wish for a break from driving. Other places to visit include the Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, the Bure Valley, and North Norfolk Railway, BeWilderwood, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the latter with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and Sheringham Park. With Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and RSPB Cley Marshes, along with boat trips to sea to see the seals and along the Broads, you’ll soon see why this area is so popular. And you’re sure to be back just to fit it in. When you are, we bet you’ll choose one of these lovely cottages again for your holiday too.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandThis stylish coastal home is just 1 minutes walk to the excellent sandy beach and just 6 minutes’ walk to the town centre. The popular seaside town of Hunstanton has a wealth of attractions, including seasonal boat trips to see the grey seals, a Sea Life Centre, fun fair, amusement arcades, and a host of other seaside attractions too. After enjoying a day at the beach, or a wonderful coastal walk, and even a day exploring all the delights of North Norfolk, you will be pleased to find a list of great places to eat and drink nearby. Surprisingly spacious, Mr-Brightside has been very carefully furnished and equipped to offer a wonderful family seaside home. Boasting three bedrooms, the master bedroom also offers alternative sleeping, having a double sofa bed, and one of the bedrooms even boasts a glimpsing sea view. To the rear there is a lovely enclosed private lawn garden, with patio terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing.
The town centre is plentiful with shops, cafés and restaurants. Hunstanton, known to many as ‘sunny hunny’ is famous for its miles of beautiful sandy beach and majestic red and white cliffs, providing wonderful walking for all seasons, and many low-tide rock pools. The sporting facilities are excellent and cater for young and old alike, including tennis courts, croquet lawns, bowling greens and an 18-hole golf course. On doorstep you have the Sea Life Centre and The Oasis Sports Centre, which offers both indoor and outdoor swimming-pools, two squash courts and Winter indoor bowling.
Neighbouring villages of Brancaster is just 8 miles away, offering superb sailing, and the staithe from which visitors may take boats to the Nature Reserve on Scolt Head Island. Holkham, 17 miles, with the splendid beach and Palladian Holkham Hall housing a fine collection of art and furniture. Wells-next-the-Sea, 19 miles, a quaint fishing village with quayside stalls selling freshly caught produce and wonderful wide sandy beach. The Royal Sandringham House is 9.5 miles, home of the Royal Family since 1861.
Further inland, within an hours’ drive, you will find the famous Norfolk Broads National Park, miles of waterways best explored by boat, daily boat hire available and plenty of riverside restaurants to enjoy, and the historic city of Norwich, a must for any shopaholics, having two indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, cathedral, castle museum and plenty of eateries to enjoy. Beach 300 yards. Shops, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bacton, EnglandSituated on a private park, with spectacular sea views, this detached holiday bungalow is just a short stroll from the sandy beach. The village of Bacton offers children’s play area, woodland, great for picnic opportunities and walks. Cromer, 12 miles, Sheringham, 16 miles and Great Yarmouth, 22 miles. Historic houses, nature and bird reserves an easy drive. Bird watching, golf and fishing all locally. Wroxham, capital of the Broads, 14 miles, for waterside cafes, daily boat hire and river trips. Norwich, 18 miles. Shop within1/4 mile, pub 1 mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandThis beautifully presented, detached conversion provides a perfect holiday destination for families, groups and couples. Meadow View offers light, inviting open plan accommodation that makes a good social hub, with a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of parking. Boasting a first floor veranda, an enclosed garden and a shared meadow, it makes for a great place to relax, socialise or dine al fresco. The unspoilt views across the meadow invites you to relax after a busy day exploring the local area.
Suitable for the whole family, including younger and older guests, this carefully planned property is widely accessible, benefitting from a ground floor bedroom and wet room. The house stands within the owner’s grounds, neighbouring to their home, yet commanding its own privacy and space. The popular market town of North Walsham is within walking distance and offers shops, supermarkets, a train station, cafés and pubs. There are excellent walking and cycle routes available from the doorstep. Footpaths lead to Paston Way and Pigney Wood; an important wildlife woodland and wetland refuge for birds, mammals and insects such as goldcrest, nuthatch, warblers, otters, water voles, butterflies and dragonflies. Dog walkers will also welcome the close proximity of Bacton Woods, made up of 280 acres of woodland and just 10 minutes away by car. Three way-marked walks can be found here to leisurely explore and discover the 200-year-old trees. Further delightful beaches found at Trimingham and Sidestrand are within 20 minutes’ drive. Further spectacular beaches at Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea are an hour’s drive. Wroxham, the capital of The Broads, is 12 miles away, with its daily boat hire, river trips and riverside shops and cafés. The Georgian market town of Holt is 19 miles away.
The seaside towns of Cromer, 10 miles, and Sheringham, 15 miles, have excellent beaches, shops, cafés and pubs. Cromer has a pier, promenade and working RNLI life boat station and museum, whilst Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, which visits neighbouring and coastal villages. Well worth a visit during December and February is Horsey Beach, 17 miles away, for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Don’t miss a day out in the cathedral city of Norwich, 16 miles, with quaint cobbled streets and a medieval castle. Blakeney Quay for boat trips and crab fishing is 23 miles away. National Trust halls and gardens including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Holkham Hall and Sheringham Park are within easy reach and the National Trust membership also offers free parking to many coastal car parks. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is 44 miles. Beach 4 miles. Shops, pub serving food and restaurant 1 mile.£122From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Diss, EnglandThis great property boasts lovely original features and all the modern conveniences required for a great stay. Laurel Barn is situated within a small, residential barn conversion complex, in a lovely setting. It has masses of character, and the owner has combined the many original features with a light and airy modern feel, making this a great choice whatever your taste. The enclosed garden has hedging, a 3ft fence and a sitting-out area next to the hot tub which is perfect for soaking away the after effects of a busy day’s sightseeing.
Laurel Barn enjoys the perfect position from which to explore the area. Close by lies the bustling market town of Wymondham, which offers lots of great places where you can eat and shop, along with an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. It is worth taking the time to visit picturesque Wymondham Abbey, a magnificent Norman church established in 1107 as part of a monastic foundation.
You can be in the medieval city of Norwich within 20 minutes, and here you will find the finest standing example of a Norman castle in the whole of the UK, along with a magnificent Norman cathedral, various museums, theatres, art galleries and a full range of leisure activities. The city boasts numerous lanes and alleys full of quirky shops, as well as two indoor malls, many cafés and fine dining restaurants.
The surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities for cycling and walking. For a change of pace, head to Thetford Forest and High Lodge, a recreational site with walks and cycle routes, along with more challenging mountain bike trails and the ’Go Ape’ treetop adventures. In just 30 minutes you can be at Wroxham, the gateway to the Norfolk Broads, where you can charter a day boat or join an organised tour. The North Norfolk coast can be reached within a 40-minute drive, or you can explore the east coast at picturesque Winterton, where you can see grey seals in their natural environment, and Great Yarmouth, where you will discover all the fun of the fair and glorious beaches. Head south to Southwold with its Victorian pier, or even a spot of crabbing at Walberswick, all under 30 miles from the barn. Add in several National Trust properties, excellent museums, birdwatching, zoos, golf, and fishing, and you will soon see why this part of Norfolk is so popular with guests who return year after year. Shop 3 miles, pub, and restaurant 1 mile.£138From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wroxham, EnglandOtters is a terraced house located in the heart of Wroxham, which is known as the ’Capital of the Broads’. The property is situated next to the famous Wroxham Bridge and is an upside down house which has been furnished to provide excellent holiday accommodation for any time of year. This is a perfect location for exploring The Broads, with day boat and canoe hire close by, and is within easy walking distance to a selection of cafes, restaurants and shops. Or simply just sit and watch the boating activity go by. For children, BeWILDerwood at Horning is an outdoor adventure park with zip wires and jungle bridges, and is a truly memorable day out. Wroxham Barns and craft centre is just short drive away or head to the lovely sandy beaches on offer in the area. Visit Cromer, with its traditional seaside pier, or Happisburgh, with its iconic red and white lighthouse and to see the grey seals. The best beach is Horsey Beach where, during the winter months, hundreds of seal pups can be seen. There are National Trust properties in the region, including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Gardens, Sheringham Park and Horsey Wind Pump. Spend a day in the fine city of Norwich, 8 miles away, with its cathedrals, museums, theatres and array of excellent shops and cafes, Cycling, canoeing, fishing, walking and golf are all available locally. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£62From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandAll ground floor detached cottage with wheelchair access. Three bedrooms, two with en-suites. Private enclosed garden with hot tub. Dereham 6 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, EnglandSpacious ground floor cottage with own garden. Ideal for families, also wheelchair friendly with wet room. Perfect for exploring countryside and coast. Pet-friendly. Dereham 7 miles£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
