Dog Friendly Holidays in Hunstanton

What's on offer for dog owners

There are 18 dog friendly stays published on BritStays in the Hunstanton area of Norfolk, and every one of them is listed as pet friendly. Most are outdoor options: 6 caravanning sites and 6 camping sites. There are also 5 hotels and a single cottage. Hunstanton itself has the biggest share, with 11 stays. King's Lynn has 5, and there is one each listed under Kings Lynn, East Anglia and Long Sutton.

Beyond accepting pets, the most common facilities are parking and a bar (9 stays each), WiFi (8), a restaurant (8) and disabled access (7). Six list toilets and five are near a bus stop. If parking or WiFi matters to you, check the individual listing, because only around half the stays mention each one.

Choosing where to base yourself

If you want to be in Hunstanton itself, you have the widest choice. It covers holiday parks, hotels and smaller sites. Around King's Lynn the mix is similar but smaller, with camping, hotels and pubs. Long Sutton has one hotel option, which suits a simple overnight stop.

Which stays suit which trip

Families with a dog will probably want a holiday park or a site with things for children. In Hunstanton, Manor Park Holiday Village lists a swimming pool, evening entertainment and a bar. Diglea Holiday Park offers evening entertainment, a clubhouse and takeaway food. Four Oaks Camping and Bircham Windmill both list a playground and toilets. Bircham Windmill also has a cafe, and Four Oaks has a restaurant.

Couples have a few quieter options. Dovecote Cottage in Kings Lynn, East Anglia sleeps 2 and lists pet friendly, WiFi and parking. It is the only cottage in this set, so it is worth booking early. If you'd rather stay at a pub or hotel, The Queen Victoria in Hunstanton and the Bedingfeld Arms in King's Lynn both list a bar, a restaurant and pet friendly. Caley Hall Hotel in Hunstanton offers a bar, a restaurant and disabled access.

Campers and caravanners have the most choice. Deepdale Camping & Rooms in King's Lynn has a bar, a cafe and toilets. Pine Cones Caravan & Camping, also in King's Lynn, adds takeaway food. For something simpler, Hall Farm CL in Hunstanton lists pet friendly and is near a bus stop. Innisfree Park Homes in Hunstanton is pet friendly, with parking, and is also near a bus stop.

Short stopovers are well covered by the two Travelodge listings. The Travelodge in King's Lynn has a bar, a restaurant and disabled access. The Travelodge Hotel in Long Sutton lists a restaurant, takeaway food and disabled access.

What to do once you're there

Two well-known landmarks are within reach:

• Sandringham House, a stately home and palace
• Oxburgh Hall, a castle and heritage site

Other attractions listed nearby include:

• Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, a theme park in Norfolk
• Fenland Aqua Park, a water park in Cambridgeshire
• Whittlesey Museum in Cambridgeshire
• The Muckleburgh Military Collection in Cromer
• The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum in Lincolnshire
• Fairy Dell Paddling Pool in Skegness

Rules on dogs vary a lot between attractions, and some may only allow them in certain areas or not at all. Check with each place before you set off, so you aren't left sorting out a sitter or a cool spot for your dog on the day.

Practical tips before you book

• Confirm the details of the pet policy. All 18 stays are listed as pet friendly, but policies can differ. Ask how many dogs are allowed, whether there are size limits, whether there is an extra charge, and whether dogs can stay in rooms or caravans unattended.
• Check eating and drinking with your dog. Several stays have a bar or restaurant. Ask whether dogs are welcome in those areas as well as in your room or pitch.
• Think about getting around. Half the stays list parking. If you're travelling without a car, five stays are near a bus stop, including Hall Farm CL and Innisfree Park Homes.
• Ask about access needs. Seven stays list disabled access, including Caley Hall Hotel and both Travelodge listings. Check the specifics directly with the stay.

When to book

With 18 dog friendly stays in this set, choice is limited, and the type you want may be scarcer still. There is only one cottage and five hotels, so these are the ones to secure first. Couples after Dovecote Cottage should book well ahead.

Holiday parks with pools and entertainment, such as Manor Park Holiday Village and Diglea Holiday Park, are likely to be popular with families during school holidays. If your dates are fixed, book as early as you can. If you're flexible, it is worth checking availability outside the main holiday periods. Before paying a deposit, confirm the pet policy and any dog charge in writing.