Dog Friendly Holidays in Great Yarmouth

What's available for dog owners

There are 21 dog friendly stays published on BritStays in the Great Yarmouth area of Norfolk, and every one is listed as Pet Friendly. That makes comparing them straightforward, but it also means there isn't a huge pool to fall back on if you leave booking late. Caravanning makes up the biggest share, with 10 options. There are also 5 hotels, 3 cottages and 3 camping options. Most are in or around Great Yarmouth itself, where 17 of the 21 are based, and the other 4 are in Lowestoft.

Beyond the dog welcome, these are the most common facilities across the set:

• WiFi: 15 stays
• Parking: 14 stays
• Near a bus stop: 13 stays
• EV charging nearby: 13 stays
• Restaurant, bar and disabled access: 12 stays each

So most places have parking for a car loaded with dog beds and bowls, but not all of them do. If you're relying on it, check the individual listing before you book.

Holiday parks: the easy choice for families

If you're travelling with children as well as a dog, the holiday parks are where most of the choice lies. California Cliffs Holiday Park lists a swimming pool, evening entertainment and a bar. Scratby Hall Caravan Park has a pool, a cafe and a playground. Breydon Yare Holiday Park adds a hot tub and gym to its pool, and Waxham Sands Holiday Park offers a hot tub, bar and playground.

For a quieter, more dog-centred stay, Elm Beach Caravan Park lists sea views and parking. Long Beach combines a bar with WiFi. On any park, ask where dogs can and can't go on site. Pools, bars and play areas often have their own rules, and knowing them in advance saves awkward moments.

Hotels and lodges for couples and short breaks

If there are just two of you and you'd rather not cook, the hotels make sense. Cliff Hotel and Knight's Court in Great Yarmouth both list a bar, a restaurant and disabled access. The Wherry Hotel in Lowestoft has a bar, a restaurant and takeaway food. There's also a Travelodge in both Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, each with a restaurant, takeaway food and disabled access. They're a practical base if you mainly want somewhere to sleep between long walks.

Somewhere between a hotel and a holiday home, Ocean Retreat Lodge in Lowestoft sleeps 4 and lists a picnic area and takeaway food. It suits a couple or a small family who want their own space.

Bigger groups and multi-family trips

Large dog friendly houses are rare here, with only 3 cottages in the whole set, so this is where you need to move fastest. Sunnydene sleeps 24 and lists disabled access and WiFi, which makes it one to consider for a family reunion where several households bring their dogs. Beachside House sleeps 9 and has a bar on site, a good fit for two or three families sharing.

What to do once you're there

For a day out that feels like proper countryside, Horsey Windpump is a National Trust site. Check the dog policy before you go, as rules can differ between the grounds and any buildings.

Many of the area's best-known attractions are aimed at families. Pleasure Beach and Pleasurewood Hills are theme parks, and BeWILDerwood is another theme park option. Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and Africa Alive are animal attractions. Places like these often restrict dogs, so plan ahead for who stays with yours, or pick a stay where you can split the day.

On a rainy day, Anna Sewell House and Lowestoft Maritime Museum are both museums worth a look. Again, check whether dogs are allowed inside before you set off.

When and how to book

With 21 stays in total, and only a handful sleeping large groups, the best options go first. A few practical pointers:

• Book early for school holidays. Holiday parks with pools and playgrounds are popular with families, and dog friendly units within them can be limited.
• Book earliest for big groups. If you need somewhere like Sunnydene or Beachside House, there are very few alternatives.
• Ask about dog limits. Check how many dogs are allowed, whether there's an extra charge, and whether dogs can be left alone in the accommodation.
• Check the facilities that matter to you. Parking, WiFi and disabled access are common but not universal.
• Consider not driving. 13 of the stays are near a bus stop, and 13 have EV charging nearby if you're driving electric.