Victoria Inn

Norfolk has some great walking country, both along the coast and through the picturesque woodlands, making this an ideal destination for a holiday with your four-legged friend. Our hotel experts have handpicked the best dog-friendly hotels in Norfolk to make planning your trip just that bit more convenient. From cosy pubs to chic boutiques, there's accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

For a coastal stay

Magazine Wood

  • Magazine Wood is a charming three bedroom B&B just a short walk from a pretty stretch of the coast. Provisions are given to make your own breakfast and one dog is allowed per room. An ideal and very stylish home away from home.
  • The Globe Inn is a chic property boasting a spectacular setting close to some of Norfolk's most beautiful sandy beaches. Contemporary rooms are light and airy and seven of them are dog-friendly. Downstairs exemplary pub fare is served in the restaurant and there's a cosy lounge too.
  • Titchwell Manor is a boutique Norfolk coastal hotel with stunning views. Individually designed rooms offer traditional touches, and if you're bringing your four-legged friend, they'll be welcomed with dog bed, towel, biscuits and a walking map. Superb modern European cuisine is served in a lovely conservatory. A wonderful rural abode.
  • The Maltings is set in a flintstone building in the quaint village of Weybourne. The minute you step inside you can appreciate its history with old brickwork and age-blackened beams. Meals are served in the former Grain Store, plus there's a garden, bar, and games room. A great option for a pet-friendly getaway on the coast.

For families

The Blakeney Hotel

  • Troon Cottage is a delightful Edwardian townhouse in the historic town of Hunstanton. Traditionally dressed rooms are utterly charming with antiques, chandeliers and chintz fabrics. Available half the year for self-catering, it's the ideal spot for a family holiday.
  • Briarfields is a character hotel boasting an enviable location overlooking Titchwell marshes. A family and pet-friendly hotel which has a very popular restaurant, it is great value for money. A true hidden gem!
  • The Blakeney Hotel is a smart traditional hotel overlooking Blakeney's small harbour. Spacious country-style rooms with wooden beams, large sash windows and many with sea views. The ground floor rooms are pet-friendly. Expect plenty of in-house entertainment, including an indoor pool, making this ideal for families.

For an inn

The Brisley Bell

  • The Brisley Bell is a recently restored brick-and-flint coaching inn, with oodles of character, a large, inviting bar and acclaimed food. Generous, individually designed bedrooms are set in a private courtyard, and two of them are dog-friendly. A charming base for exploring rural Norfolk.
  • The Ship Hotel is a charming village pub ideally located to explore the north-west of Norfolk. Traditional rooms have a fresh contemporary feel while the bar is atmospheric and the restaurant serves up innovative fare. Dogs are greeted with a welcome doggy pack and given their own bedding!
  • The Gin Trap Inn is a seriously stylish 350-year-old coaching inn close to the North Norfolk coast. In addition to individually designed rooms and suites, there are three dog-friendly bedroom cottages. All are done in a bright, contemporary style while retaining plenty of period features.
  • The Ship at Dunwich is a charming traditional retreat set in a stunning and secluded spot on the Suffolk Coast. Rooms vary in size but all have a cosy country-chic feel. The restaurant serves good pub fare and there's even a menu for dogs!

For the walks

Black Lion Hotel

  • The Victoria Inn is a comfortable, modernised country inn with a traditional ambience on North Norfolk's coast road. Dogs are welome in the rooms in the main building and throughout the ground floor. With access to Holkham estate behind and an expansive sandy beach (one of England's best) just half a mile away, this is a perfect spot to start long beach walks.
  • The White House is a beautifully renovated Georgian manor house deep in the North Norfolk countryside, surrounded by beautiful walks. An owner-managed stay with serious attention to detail and two outdoor rooms that are dog-friendly.

For a boutique

the Fritton Arms

  • The Fritton Arms is a 15th century property which has undergone the most fabulous of facelifts. Bright and beautifully upholstered furnishings create an artsy vibe in airy bedrooms. There is a sitting room with log fire for guests to enjoy, bar, garden and gourmet restaurant. Dogs can be accommodated in the farm cottages.
  • Strattons is an eclectic, welcoming, family-run bolthole of just 10 beautiful boutique rooms and elegantly decorated suites in a charming market town. There are three dog-friendly rooms, each with direct outside access. Plus you can expect a popular restaurant famed for its homely cooking.
  • Sculthorpe Mill is an 18th-century watermill offering a delightful escape, tucked away in the Norfolk countryside. With its rustic chic decor and cosy rooms, every corner invites relaxation. Guests can enjoy top-notch dining at the pub and fine cuisine in the restaurant, alongside inviting gardens (perfect for four-legged friends).
  • The Ironmongers is a charming boutique hotel in north Norfolk, offering two pet-friendly rooms. The property is Grade II listed, and interiors beautifully mix the old and new. A cosy stay.

For a B&B

Chalk and Cheese

  • Chalk & Cheese is a charming Victorian schoolhouse turned B&B, plus self-catering cottage and lodges, set on a pretty village green near the Norfolk coast. Brimming with character throughout, expect hearty breakfasts and superb walking country.

For the restaurant

The Dial House

  • The Dial House is a charming restaurant with rooms in Reepham. Rooms ooze old-world glamour with their Grand Tour-themed decor and quirky, characterful furnishings. Five of these are dog-friendly. The on-site restaurant has made a name for itself as THE spot in Norfolk for fabulous dinners and afternoon tea.
  • Nest Farmhouse is a restaurant with rooms in the heart of North Norfolk countryside from a Michelin-star team. Five vintage-style rooms boast stunning views. The restaurant serves fabulous British food, highlighting produce from small-scale local farmers. There's just one pet-friendly room, so be sure to book in advance.

Still not sure?

20 Best Dog Friendly Hotels in Norfolk

Strattons Hotel

Norfolk

Eclectic, welcoming, family-run bolthole of just 10 rooms in a charming market town. Beautiful boutique rooms and elegantly decorated suites. Boasts a popular restaurant famed for its homely cooking, afternoon tea and personal comforts.

  • Value chic - An eclectic mix of kitsch and contemporary and antiques and fabric-festooned decadence, all for a reasonalble price tag.
  • Romantic Break - Charming rooms with fourposter beds, free tanding baths, open fires and indulgent room service.
  • Restaurant - Award winning English cooking using fresh, local and organic produce.
  • Local markets - A real highlight is the bargain hunting anituques market in Swaffham every Saturdays.
from $178 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Victoria Inn

Norfolk (North Norfolk)

A comfortable, modernised country inn with a traditional ambience on North Norfolk's coast road. With access to Holkham estate behind and an expansive sandy beach (one of England's best) just half a mile away. Ideal for beach walks, birdwatching and playing. Good restaurant.

  • Country Escape - A traditional English country house surrounded by rugged scenery
  • Beach nearby - Large sandy beach with dunes within walking distance
  • Sights nearby - The Annual Holkham Country Fair
  • Kayaking - The Lake at Holkham
from $209 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Blakeney Hotel

Norfolk (Norfolk)

Recently refurbished yet traditional hotel overlooking Blakeney's small harbour. Spacious country-style rooms with wooden beams, large sash windows & many with sea views. Classic food is served in the restaurant. Plenty of in-house entertainment including an indoor pool. Ideal for families.

  • Back to Nature - Set by the spectacular estuary and salt marshes of Blakeney Point, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Families - Plenty for the children including indoor pool, games room, board games, extensive walking and kiddies menu.
  • Restaurant - A wide ranging menu including plenty of vegetarian options. The restaurant has held an AA rosette for 10 years running.
  • Birdwatching - There are telescopes in the lounge to help you spot the numerous breeds of bird across the estuary and marshland.
from $289 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Titchwell Manor

Norfolk

Boutique Norfolk coastal hotel with stunning views. Individually designed rooms offer traditional touches; flagstone floors, chintz wallpaper and sash wallpaper - all with contemporary bathrooms. Stunning modern European cuisine served in a lovely conservatory. Wonderful rural abode.

  • Private Hot Tub - There are two rooms whose private patios offer a luxurious wooden outdoor hot tub.
  • Views - Overlooking the North Norfolk coastline and marshes.
  • Great walks - Lovely walks on the Norfolk coastal path.
  • Birdwatching - Midweek birdwatching packages available
from $184 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Magazine Wood

Norfolk (Sedgeford)

Intimate, friendly B&B set within walking distance of the dramatic Norfolk coast. The B&B emphasises privacy and relaxation, with well-equipped en-suite bathrooms and the provisions for making your own breakfast as standard. Hot food also made to order, and it is surrounded by renowned restaurants.

  • Great walks - Wonderful walks both coastal and inland for all abilities. Magazine Wood has direct access to the Peddars Way.
  • Sights nearby - There are plenty of galleries and stately homes to visit for culture vultures
  • Local markets - There are a wide range of farmers' markets to be discovered.
  • Birdwatching - The North Norfolk coast is renowned for its bird life
from $133 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Briarfields

Norfolk (Titchwell)

This character hotel boasts an enviable location overlooking the Titchwell marshes. Rooms are decorated in warm colours and soft fabrics and furnishings. Briarfields is family and pet friendly and has a very popular restaurant. Great value for money, a true hidden gem!

  • Back to Nature - Overlooking the Titchwell salt marshes there is an abundance of bird and wildlife
  • Great walks - The The Coastal Walk stretches from Hunstanton to Cromer
  • Sailing - Beans Boats Trips offers seal and porpoise spotting
  • Sights nearby - The royal Sandringham Estate is well worth a visit
from $140 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Fritton Lake

Norfolk (Norfolk)

This 16th-century property has a new lease of life. Bright and beautifully upholstered furnishings create an artsy vibe in the 9 airy bedrooms in the clubhouse which is home to a restaurant, log fires and a sitting room.

  • Swimming Pool - 22 metre outdoor heated swimming pool
  • Kayaking - Boating and canoeing on the lake
  • Tennis - Two grass and two clay courts
  • Sights nearby - Somerleyton Hall
from $165 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Dial House

Norfolk

A charming restaurant with room in Reepham. The individually styled rooms ooze old world glamour with their Grand Tour themed decor and quirky characterful furnishings. The on site restaurant has made a name for itself as THE spot in Norfolk for fabulous dinners and afternoon tea. Unique.

  • Foodies - The on site restaurant has gained a reputation for its excellent afternoon tea, and wholesome dinners.
  • Romantic Break - The decadent and indulgent suites and rooms offer the ultimate romantic getaway from another era.
  • Restaurant - The Dial House's restaurant has garnered much praise for its delicious food
  • Local markets - Explore the sleepy market town of Reepham.
from $222 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Ship Hotel

Norfolk (Norfolk )

A charming village pub ideally located to explore this north-western part of Norfolk. The rooms, following a refurbishment, have a fresh feel with soft hues, well placed pieces of art, crisp white linen and beamed ceilings. The bar is atmospheric and the restaurant serves up innovative fare.

  • Local exploring - Perfectly positioned for exploring north-west Norfolk's stately homes and picturesque coastline.
  • Birdwatching - Just down the road is the RSPB Titchwell Marsh home to numerous migratory birds.
  • Sights nearby - Spend an afternoon visiting the nearby Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall.
  • Great walks - Take long walks along the secenic coastline.
from $114 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Globe Inn, Norfolk

Norfolk (NORFOLK )

A chic inn boasting a spectacular setting close to some of Norfolk's most beautiful sandy beaches. Contemporary rooms are light and airy with brightly patterned wallpaper, crisp white linen and modern bathrooms. Downstairs exemplary pub fare is served in the restaurant and there's a cosy lounge too.

  • Country Escape - Discover the sandy beaches, beautiful walking country of Norfolk and come back to superb hearty food.
  • Great walks - Find numerous walking trails in and around Wells.
  • Restaurant
  • Boutique
from $178 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Troon Cottage

Norfolk (Norfolk)

A delightful Edwardian townhouse in the historic town of Hunstanton. Traditionally dressed rooms are utterly charming with antiques, chandeliers and chintz fabrics. The bathrooms, however, are a more modern affair. Available half the year for self-catering, it's the ideal spot for a family holiday.

  • Local exploring - Ideally situated to explore all Norfolk has to offer.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the country estates of Sandringham, Holkham and Houghton.
  • Great walks - Embark on long coastal walks starting from the town itself.
  • Birdwatching - The north Norfolk coast is world famous for bird watching.
from $133 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Chalk & Cheese

Norfolk (Shouldham Thorpe)

A charming Victorian schoolhouse turned B&B, plus self catering cottage and lodges, set on a pretty village green near the Norfolk coast. Brimming with character throughout the rooms are a mix of chintz fabrics, antiques and traditional artwork. Expect hearty breakfasts and superb walking country.

  • Local exploring - A characterful and classically British base to explore the pretty Norfolk coast from.
  • Great walks - Find picturesque walking trails starting from nearby the property.
  • Quirky
  • Traditional
from $89 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Brisley Bell

Norfolk (Norfolk)

Recently restored brick-and-flint coaching inn, with oodles of character, a large inviting bar and acclaimed food. Generous, individually designed bedrooms set in a private courtyard. A charming base to explore rural Norfolk.

  • Country Escape - Set in a charming spot with cosy interiors and exceptional rural views, lovely walks. Dogs welcome.
  • Foodies - Serving classic British dishes with contemporary touches. Well acclaimed
  • Local exploring
  • Sights nearby - Galleries and stately homes aplenty in the surrounding area including Blickling Hall and Houghton
from $155 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Gin Trap Inn

Norfolk (Norfolk)

Seriously stylish 350-year-old coaching inn close to the North Norfolk coast. As well as individually designed rooms and suites there are three dog-friendly bedroom cottages. All are done with bright contemporary style whilst keeping plenty of period features. Excellent food. Family friendly.

  • Foodies - Expect cooking over coals, working with local suppliers, fermenting/pickling to make the most of local ingredients year round
  • Families - As well as family friendly accommodations plus self catering options, there's a fab children's play area in the garden
  • Country Escape - North Norfolk is a hugely popular coastal destination and the Gin Trap is ideally located for an escape here
  • Birdwatching - This is prime birding country. Visit the reserves at Snettisham or Titchwell
from $184 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Ship at Dunwich

Suffolk

A charming traditional retreat set in a stunning and secluded spot on the Suffolk Coast. Rooms vary in size but all have a cosy country-chic feel. The restaurant serves good pub fare, ideal to return to after a day spent outdoors. Ideal for a quiet escape to nature for families or couples.

  • Back to Nature - With Dunwich Forest or Heath behind and the Suffolk Coast infront, this is a quiet and secluded spot for a break in nature
  • Great walks - This is great walking country with coastal routes and trails through the surrounding heath and woodlands
  • Birdwatching - Spend time in the popular RSPB reserve at Minsmere
  • Restaurant - Hearty pub classics are served in the restaurant
from $152 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The White House

Norfolk (Burnham Market)

A beautifully renovated Georgian manor house deep in the North Norfolk countryside. Interiors are styled with a fresh take on traditional design with bright pops of colour, and simple modern furniture set beside original features. An owner-managed stay with serious attention to detail. Very chic.

  • Country Escape - Set on an estate, deep in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside, this swanky country house is the perfect rural getaway
  • Restaurant - Acre at The White House serves delicious seasonally changing dishes from Thurs to Sunday. The other days is table d'hote style
  • Great walks - There's miles of countryside to explore locally or otherwise the Norfolk Coast Path is just a few miles away
  • Tennis - There is an on-site court for which racquets are provided
from $194 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Nest Farmhouse

Norfolk (Docking)

Restaurant with rooms in the heart of North Norfolk countryside from a Michelin-star team. Five rooms with fabulous views feature pastel palettes & an on-trend combo of vintage and modern pieces. The restaurant serves fabulous British food highlighting produce from small-scale local farmers. A gem!

  • Foodies - Produce driven menus (from a team with Michelin star experience) which champion making everything on-site from the best products
  • Country Escape - Situated in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside this is perfect for a rural getaway
  • Views - Panoramic views over the stunning North Norfolk countryside
  • Birdwatching - The North Norfolk coastline is renowned for its superb birdwatching opportunities
from $228 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Sculthorpe Mill

Norfolk (Norfolk)

An 18th-century watermill offering a delightful escape, tucked away in the Norfolk countryside. With its rustic chic decor and cosy rooms, every corner invites relaxation. Guests can enjoy top-notch dining at the pub and fine cuisine in the restaurant, alongside inviting gardens. A charming stay.

  • Foodies - Exquisite dining with a menu featuring local delights like home-cured trout, Archangel gin, and gourmet pork pies by the river
  • Country Escape - A riverside retreat in the idyllic Norfolk countryside offering cosy rooms, lush gardens, and easy access to stunning beaches
  • Birdwatching - Indulge in birdwatching at the nearby nature reserve, where the tranquil surroundings are a haven for diverse wildlife
  • Sights nearby - Visit the historic Holkham Hall, boasting glorious gardens, a serene lake walk, and a rich art collection
from $147 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Ironmongers

Norfolk (Norfolk)

A charming boutique hotel in the north Norfolk town of Aylsham. The Grade II listed historic bedrooms are light and airy with underfloor heating, walk-in showers, and plush soft furnishings, while the communal areas celebrate the heritage with beams and exposed brick. A wonderful mix of old and new.

  • Active Holiday - Walk the Norfolk coast, canoe the River Bure, sail on the Broads, or cycle to the sea
  • Families - With its extra bunk-bedded space, the Haberdashery Room is ideal for a young family
  • Local exploring - Perfectly situated to explore cliffs, beaches, woodland, marsh and heath land
  • Sights nearby - Visit Felbrigg Hall, a beautiful country home with fabulous walled gardens and endless acres of parkland to explore
from $214 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Maltings

Norfolk (Norfolk)

In a flintstone building, this characterful hotel sits in the quaint village of Weybourne. The minute you step inside you can appreciate its history with old brickwork and age-blackened beams. Meals are served in the former Grain Store, plus there's a garden, bar, and games room. A coastal gem.

  • Country Escape - Set amid the beautiful countryside of the North Norfolk Coast. A lovely rural spot with nature everywhere you look
  • Local exploring - Visit nearby Cromer with its impressive Victorian pier and the various castles and stately homes in the area
  • Great walks - Blow away those cobwebs with a stroll along the nearby cliff-lined Weybourne Beach and the Norfolk Coast Path
  • Restaurant - Enjoy Norfolk seafood and sharing platters from the open-to-view kitchen
from $171 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Katie Harris

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