20 Best Dog Friendly Hotels in Norfolk (2025)

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 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

• 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 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

• 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 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 & 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 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?

• Expand your search to include our list of all the best places to stay in Norfolk or our recommendations for the best hotels on the North Norfolk Coast.
• Browse through our collection of hotels with hot tubs in Norfolk or Norfolk's most romantic hotels or the best country house hotels in Norfolk or hotels with sea views in Norfolk or the best bed and breakfasts in Norfolk or family hotels in Norfolk.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.