Dog-friendly Hotels 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.
Happisburgh, EnglandBoa Vista is located on the North Norfolk coastline, a 5-minute walk from the amazing sandy beach at Bacton and the Norfolk Coastal Path. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but restricted in certain areas during the summer months. This semi-detached, modern, two-bedroomed single storey chalet with stylish rug on oak flooring, has a wrap-around enclosed decked balcony with outdoor furniture. It is located on a peaceful private park and there are large communal grasslands at the front of the chalet, which provide plenty of space for family fun and games.
Boa Vista is close to two pubs with restaurants, two fish and ship shops, a café, mini supermarket and an ice-cream parlour. It is a great starting point for walking, with circular paths going through Bacton village, while Bacton Woods is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and has great dog walking trails. The nearby traditional seaside resorts of Cromer, 13 miles, and Sheringham, 17 miles, provide great days out. Sea fishing is popular on nearby Walcott beach, so be sure to bring your sea fishing rod and try to catch your supper. Wroxham, 13 miles, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, has riverside restaurants, cafés and shops. The award-winning Wroxham Barns visitor attraction is a great family day out, and from near there you can take the steam train to Aylsham on the Bure Valley Heritage Railway. The waterways are best explored from the water itself and are rich in birdlife and other wildlife. Daily river trips and boat hire is available.
BeWILDerwood at nearby Horning is an outdoor adventure park, a perfect place for children to burn off some energy. Another children’s favourite is the Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, offering both outside and inside fun, including a splash park on warm days. Avid gardeners will enjoy The Old Vicarage Gardens at East Runton and Sheringham National Trust park. The Royal Cromer and Mundesley golf courses won’t disappoint good golfers. Other National Trust properties including Felbrigg and Blickling Hall are nearby. Visitors to the area can enjoy the chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore at Horsey beach between December and February. The city of Norwich, 21 miles, offers two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, theatre, cinema complexes, castle museum, cathedral, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Beach 150 yards. Shop, restaurant and pub ¾ mile.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Wells-next-the-Sea, EnglandThis 19th-century character cottage has always belonged to seafaring families; an early owner was captain of the Trinity House light vessel at Lowestoft, known as the Corton light ship. Owners from the 1950s were among founder members of Wells Sailing Club and Wells Wildfowlers with a long standing family connection to the Wells lifeboats and Trinity House pilotage. Nestled in quaint and pretty Jolly Sailor Yard on the East Quay, it lies detached within a peaceful designated conservation area and despite being just a few steps from the harbour, it is free from traffic noise, so you can be sure of a good night’s sleep. The wood panelled dining room and kitchen create a cosy atmosphere and the living room has an original art deco fireplace and oak floor. There are two bedrooms, with the twin bedroom being accessed through the double room.
Wells-next-the-Sea has so much to offer that you will be tempted to park up and explore everything on foot but it is also very close to Holkham Hall and Estate. You will find sailing and fishing trips, an array of traditional and artisan shops, and lots of lovely places where you can eat and drink. You can hop on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and take a trip to picturesque Walsingham to see the National Shrine of our Lady or travel to Wells beach on the bus provided by Holkham estate. Head east and explore Blakeney for a spot of crabbing; Sheringham for the North Norfolk Steam Railway, golf course and Sheringham Park, or Cromer with its famous pier and Edwardian seafront. Or head west and experience all the fun of the fair in Hunstanton, where you will also find a Sea Life Centre. Afterwards you can return to Trinity Cottage to relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Horning, EnglandPerfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, the warmest of welcomes awaits your arrival at Meadow Farm. Nestled in the countryside, close to the village with its shop and two inns serving food, this is the perfect location to explore the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and its famous Norfolk Broads. The barns, each boasting character, are over 200 years old, yet offer contemporary open plan living, and are well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. These well-appointed adjoining barns each enjoy privacy, their own enclosed garden with seating furniture and private parking. The holiday properties are situated in a separate area of the owner’s grounds, which also has a small, members only, Registered Caravan Club site for five caravans, on the properties meadow.
Close by is Hickling Broad, with a nature reserve that links to the Norfolk Broad’s unique topography of reed-lined waterways, famous for their good coarse fishing, boating and rich variety of wildlife, especially waterfowl. Also 3 miles drive away, are the glorious sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals. Visit Wroxham (11 miles), the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. Also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to Aylsham. Daily boat hire is available at nearby Hickling Broad and Potter Heigham, ½ mile and 3½ miles away respectively. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for relaxed cycling and walking.
Nearby attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling and Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump. Visit the seaside resort of Cromer (21 miles) with a promenade and pier, and Sheringham (26 miles), home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. The city of Norwich (21 miles), with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square is within easy driving distance. For another great day out, visit Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November to February). Beach 3 miles. Two pubs serving good food, one with a small shop both within walking distance.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Cromer, England
Situated just over 3 miles from the coastline these two holiday cottages are set in peaceful countryside with excellent walking direct from the doorstep. Rose Cottage (ref UKC390) is a pretty semi-detached period cottage adjoining the owner’s home, and boasts character and comfort having an open fire in the living room and private enclosed courtyard garden. The Boat House (ref UKC1617) is a detached barn, nestled within the owner’s grounds, neighbouring to their home and Rose Cottage, making it great for families and friends wishing to retain their independence but wanting to be close together. It boasts spacious accommodation all on one level, with a wood burner and a private enclosed courtyard garden.
The traditional seaside town of Cromer is 4 miles away, with its sandy beaches, promenade, pier, cafés, pubs and shops, and the Cromer carnival which is held in August. The popular seaside resorts of Mundesley and Sheringham, 7½ miles, provide a perfect seaside day out. The cottages are also close to several National Trust sites, including Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park. The Saltmarsh RSPB bird and nature reserve, being a natural habitat for bird and wildlife, offers great birdwatching opportunities. If you wish to venture further afield, why not head to Wells-next-the-Sea, 22 miles away, where you can admire its picturesque quay, or drive to the city of Norwich, 20 miles, and enjoy the cathedral, castle museum, theatre, fine dining, cafés and pubs, whilst spending that well deserved time with your loved ones. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blakeney, EnglandSet in the picturesque coastal village of Stiffkey and just 5 minutes from Wells-next-the-Sea, this detached holiday cottage provides light and airy accommodation with lots of original features. Originally a barn belonging to the Manor House it enjoys a peaceful setting. Stiffkey offers access to the sea via its famous and much photographed salt marshes and is famous for its Stewkey Blues; plump and tasty cockles, which are blue in colour due to the mud in which they live.
This whole part of the North Norfolk Coastline offers a range of picturesque seaside villages and towns, salt marshes, shingle beaches and wide golden sands that are perfect for sunbathing, relaxing or for bracing walks. Whichever way you travel from Stiffkey, you will find much to see and do. Its closest and arguably most popular neighbour is Well-next-the-Sea, with its narrow-gauge railway, pretty quayside and mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, cafés and restaurants. Further along lies Holkham, home to Holkham Hall and a beautiful beach that featured in the film Shakespeare in Love. Hunstanton boasts a Sea Life Sanctuary, a small fairground and lots of traditional seaside entertainment for parents and children alike. To the east, Blakeney offers the chance to take a boat trip to see the seal colonies, and it’s also a prime spot for crabbing. The bustling seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer are a must-visit during your stay, with their fantastic beaches and a famous pier. History buffs will find that along with Holkham Hall, The Sandringham Estate and Blickling Hall (National Trust) are within easy reach as well.
When you feel like a change of pace, you can head to the medieval city of Norwich, or follow the Hanseatic Trail through old King’s Lynn. Add in RSPB sites and a wealth of wildlife reserves, great walks and cycle routes, tasty restaurants and charming cafés, and you’ll see exactly why this part of Norfolk remains a very popular choice for holiday goers. After a busy day exploring, you will find that Manor Cottage is just the place to relax, unwind and dream of adventures yet to come. Beach ½ mile. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Knapton, EnglandWhite House Farm Holiday Cottages lie just 2 miles from the seaside village of Mundesley, with its wonderful quiet, sandy beach and less than 15 miles from the Norfolk Broads. Nestled in the stunning countryside, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these cottages have been comfortably furnished and equipped to provide home from home holiday accommodation, making them a perfect choice at any time of year. They stand in the owner’s grounds, boasting their own private patios and enclosed fenced gardens, providing a perfect space for dogs and children.
The cottages’ ideal location is excellent for exploring Norfolk, which, by its very nature is dog and child friendly with a network of quiet lanes offering excellent walking, dog walking and cycling opportunities from your doorstep, and just a short drive to the delightful beaches at Mundesley, Sea Palling and Cromer. The village of Trunch, just a mile away has a fine medieval church, a corner store with post office and village pub serving food. The seaside village of Mundesley is 2 miles for a sandy beach, and considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, with a thriving village centre with shops, crazy golf, children’s playground, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
A visit to the quintessential seaside town of Cromer is a must do, with a sandy beach and pier, RNLI working lifeboat station, museum, zoo park, golf course and shops, cafés and restaurants. Dog walkers will welcome the proximity of the Paston Way, 5 minutes on foot, Pigneys Woods, 5 minutes by car and Bacton Woods, 15 minutes by car. The town of North Walsham is 4 miles and offers shops, a monthly farmers market, pubs, cafés, supermarkets and a train station with a service to Norwich city. The cathedral city of Norwich offers two indoor shopping malls, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square, cafés and fine restaurants. Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads is 14 miles for daily boat hire and river trips, waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. Shop and pub within 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
The Paddock, EnglandQuietly nestled in the seaside village of Happisburgh, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse (open to the public on some Sundays during summer, when visitors can enjoy the fantastic view from the top). Happisburgh beach is a wonderful sandy cove beach backed by cliffs, celebrated and regarded to be one of the best beaches in the area. An ideal location for exploring the wonderful coastline with excellent sandy beaches, seaside villages and the national park Norfolk Broads, famous for its miles of inland waterways and birdlife. Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, only 12 miles. Visit the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, with pier and theatre hosting live entertainment during the summer season, promenade, shops, cafés and plenty of eateries. Sheringham, home to North Norfolk Steam Railway, shops, cafés and more eateries, is also worth a visit. The East Ruston Vicarage Gardens and its café is a short drive. Walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing (in season) are all available locally. Market town of Stalham 6 miles for supermarket, fuel station, shops and eateries. Pub with restaurant in village, 500 yards. Pop up shop on local caravan site. Happisburgh beach 800 yards. Cart Gap beach 1 mile.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
High St, EnglandThis wonderful brick and flint holiday cottage is situated in the popular coastal village of Blakeney. Boasting charm and character with a wood burner and wooden floors, the accommodation is set over three floors. The lawned garden is 10 yards away from the property and is available for guests to use, it is privately owned and is shared with other properties within the terrace.
Within easy walking distance are shops, an award-winning restaurant and a selection of pubs. Excellent walking, cycling and bird watching are available nearby, and crabbing is a popular pastime along the quayside. Boat trips are available to the basking seal colony at Blakeney Point. Other places to visit include the award-winning Morston Hall and harbour, 2 miles, the bustling market town of Holt, 5 miles, and excellent sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Eccles-on-Sea, EnglandNeatly behind the sand dunes and just yards from the glorious sandy beach at Sea Palling, this delightful bungalow, one of a cluster of five, makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday and boasts a kitchen which was newly fitted in 2021. Fishing, boat trips and boat hire on the beautiful Norfolk Broads are just a few miles away.
Sea Palling, the local village, has an independent life boat, and mission boards displayed in the church which list rescues going back over 100 years.
The quiet beach, a short walk up and over the sand dune, is home to many waders, and is home to a protected breeding colony of little terns in the summer, while on Horsey Beach, just a short drive down the coast, grey seals give birth to their pups in the winter. Norwich, once England’s second city, has fine medieval buildings, including the cathedral, a Norman castle (now housing the museum) and everything for the shopping addict! There is a supermarket in Stalham, 6 miles. Beach 300 yards (via footpath). Shop, pub and café 1 mile.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
