The Victoria: A dog friendly hotel in North Norfolk
Roam and then relaxin 4 star, dog friendly comfort
Are you and your pooch on the hunt for a dog friendly hotel in North Norfolk? Well, when we say we’re dog friendly, we really mean it!
The Victoria is a four star hotel on the coast road at Holkham, near the much-loved seaside and harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea. We sit at the gates of Holkham Park – home to Holkham Hall – and overlook the Holkham National Nature Reserve. We’re also just a short walk from the beautiful wilderness of Holkham Beach, one of the UK’s best beaches. Whether your pup prefers a paddle in the sea or plenty of greenery to explore, they’ll find it here. And humans love it here too.
All ten hotel rooms in the main building at The Victoria are dog friendly. Your pooch can join you in our Two AA Rosette restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as in the other public areas of The Victoria, and all of our staff will be thrilled to see them. We do ask that they’re kept on a lead please.
In the room, your pup will find a bed as comfy as your own, as well as tasty treats to tuck into during your stay. After all, it’s their holiday too!
Dog friendly hotel rooms at The Victoria
The Victoria houses 20 hotel rooms, 10 of which welcome dogs. All 10 of these are within The Vic’s main building, where you’ll also find the restaurant, bar and lounge area.
Our pooch friendly options include double and twin rooms, as well as a deluxe attic room and an accessible bedroom on the ground floor too.
Have a browse of our hotel rooms and see which would suit you and your pup(s).
Room 1 – Hare Clump
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Suitable for dogs of all sizes
This deluxe double room is on the first floor of the main hotel, with beautiful views of the Holkham National Nature Reserve across the road. Hare Clump is large and light, and an ideal choice for anyone who enjoys a little more space! You’ll find a king-sized bed, comfortable seating from which you can enjoy the views, and room for a z bed or cot if required. The interconnecting door can be opened to Room 2, making this a perfect option for families. Hare Clump can also be made into a twin room on request and the bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower. Hare Clump is dog friendly and suitable for four-legged friends of all sizes.
Room 2 – Tutsia Clump
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Suitable for dogs of all sizes
This deluxe double is on the first floor of and provides a king-sized bed, a seating area, and additional space for a z bed or cot if required. The interconnecting door can be opened to Room 1, making this a perfect option for families. Tutsia Clump can also be made into a twin room on request and the bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower.
Room 3 – Honk’s Pit
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More suited to Chihuahuas than Great Danes!
This snug room is the smallest in our hotel and is perfect for those travelling solo or who have packed lightly. Honk’s Pit is on the first floor of the main hotel, overlooking the courtyard. It provides a comfortable double bed and ensuite featuring a walk-in shower. This bedroom can be interconnected with Room 4, making this a suitable option for families.
Room 4 – Crabbe Castle Pit
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Suitable for all dogs of all sizes
This classic double room can be found on the first floor of the hotel. It provides a king-sized bed, courtyard views, a comfortable armchair to recline in at your leisure, and an ensuite with bath and over-head shower. Crabbe Castle Pit can also interconnect with Room 3 making it a great choice for families.
Room 5 – Scarborough
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Suitable for dogs of all sizes
This classic double room is on the first floor of The Victoria, with fantastic views over the Holkham National Nature Reserve. It offers a king-sized bed and an armchair, perfect for relaxing. The ensuite offers a bath with overhead shower.
Room 6 – Water Mire
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Better suited to smaller dogs due to slightly less floor space
This classic double is located on the first floor, with beautiful views over the Holkham National Nature Reserve. With a king-sized bed and a comfortable armchair, it’s a wonderful room to enjoy the peace and quiet. Water Mire provides a spacious bathroom where you can enjoy both a walk-in shower or a relaxing soak in a freestanding bath.
Room 7 – Mouse Hill
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Suitable for dogs of all sizes
This cosy double bedroom is situated on the hotel’s first floor, overlooking the Orangery and the woods beyond. It offers a comfortable king-sized bed, and the light and airy bathroom features a bath with overhead shower.
Room 8 – Blunt’s Corner
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Suitable for dogs of all sizes
This accessible, classic double room is on the ground floor in the courtyard of the main hotel and features a comfortable king-sized bed. It is ideal for those with additional mobility requirements as it features a stand-alone shower, toilet with handrails, and a lowered sink. There is also a separate bath and a shower seat upon request.
Room 9 – Hanging Fallow
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Suitable for any dogs who can climb steep stairs
This deluxe double is in the attic on the second floor and is a peaceful space for your break. Sloping ceilings on roof rafters provide a cosy feel (with the lowest vertical wall being 80cm high). The room contains a comfortable double bed with space for an additional z bed or cot if required. Hanging Fallow features a stand-alone shower and the opportunity to have a relaxing soak in a freestanding bath.
Room 10 – Joe’s Stop
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Suitable for any dogs who can climb steep stairs
This deluxe room is located in the attic on the second floor. As a large two room bedroom with two bathrooms, Joe’s Stop is perfect for families. The main bedroom provides a comfortable king-sized bed and an ensuite containing a bath while the adjacent bedroom features a single bed, with space for a z bed if required. There is also a large bathroom containing a stand-alone bath and separate walk-in shower. The sloped ceiling is on roof rafters, with the lowest vertical wall being 80cm high.
Prices to stay
Rates differ depending on room size, the season and how many guests and dogs are coming. We welcome up to two dogs in each room, at a cost of £10 per dog per night.
Our dog friendly hotel rooms vary from our snug size to our deluxe attic room.
Our tariffs can include bed and breakfast only, or you can opt for dinner to be included too.
To view prices for your preferred dates, see below or book your stay here.
Our restaurant is dog friendly too
Did you expect anything less?
The Victoria’s two AA Rosette awarded restaurant is a popular choice along the North Norfolk coast, known for its focus on local, seasonal produce, including plenty from Holkham’s estate.
And if you’re staying a few days, you won’t get bored of what’s on offer! Our dinner menu changes daily, so there’s always a fresh new choice to opt for.
Whether you’re an early bird or fancy a lie in, our breakfast menu will be waiting for you. With cooked breakfasts, pastries or healthier starts, there’ll certainly be a scrumptious way to start your day.
If you want to dine with us at lunch time too, you can tuck into larger main meals or small plates, which can be shared tapas style or enjoyed all to yourself.
With dog treats, and even sausage available at breakfast, your pup will enjoy their visit to the restaurant too.
Dog friendly shepherd huts
Our four brand new shepherd huts open in spring 2025, also welcoming up to two dogs.
These spacious shepherd huts are self-catered with a lovely fitted kitchen, or you can book a bed and breakfast option.
Each comes with a comfortable bed (with a dog den underneath!), plus a lounge area, kitchen and bathroom.
Enjoy a taste of countryside by the coast, with paddock views from your windows.
Time for walkies!
Take a look at these recommendations for dog walks and adventures close to The Victoria.
Holkham Park
3,000 acres of parkland to explore, with the magnificent Holkham Hall as your backdrop.
Holkham Beach
An unspoilt stretch of sand. Leave nothing but pawprints!
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
To the east of Holkham Beach, Wells Beach is lined with brightly coloured beach huts and pine trees.
Holkham National Nature Reserve
Stroll beneath the pine trees, take in the bird life and enjoy views over the marshes.
Holkham Walled Garden
Walk your pooch amongst the plants and flowers of Holkham’s six acre Walled Garden, open daily from late March-October.
Wells-next-the-Sea town
Enjoy a walk around the town, exploring the alleys, Buttlands and lanes.
Cley Beach
A beautiful shingle beach that might leave your pup a little cleaner than the sandy beaches at Holkham!
Blakeney Marshes
Enjoy the big skies and open views at Blakeney, just a few miles east of The Victoria.
Brancaster Beach
More wide open sands just a few miles west of The Victoria, easily reachable by bus.
FAQs
It really is! North Norfolk is known as one of the most dog friendly regions in the country, so we’d highly recommend it as a holiday destination or weekend getaway with your pooch.
There are beaches, coast paths and countryside to explore by foot or paw, and you’ll find that most cafés, shops, restaurants and pubs also welcome dogs.
Why not come and see for yourselves?
Yes, please keep your dog on a lead when moving around the hotel and using the restaurant and bar areas.
No – dogs must never be left alone in the hotel bedrooms. You’re welcome to bring them downstairs to dinner, breakfast and the bar and lounge areas, and they’ll love exploring the Norfolk villages, coast and countryside with you.
You’ll find a dog bed, treats and a dog towel waiting for you upon arrival, so your pooch can start getting settled as soon as you’ve checked in.
Poo bags are also available to purchase.
Absolutely!
Nearby Holkham Beach and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach – both walking distance – are both predominantly dog friendly, though there are certain parts which have restrictions, particularly during ground nesting bird breeding season in the summer. However, there’s still plenty of opportunity to let your dog off lead on these beaches so they can have a good run around.
Brancaster Beach, just slightly west, is also dog friendly (with some restrictions), while Old Hunstanton Beach is dog friendly year round.
If you prefer shingle to sand, Cley Beach is a great option to the east.
There is an outside area and facilities to wash dogs, so muddy paws are not a problem!
There is plenty of outdoor space at the hotel, including a large green area just at the back of the hotel. This is not fully enclosed.
There are lots of dog bins around – please be respectful of other guests and pick up after your dog.
Treats are always available in our restaurant and will usually be offered by a member of the team, but feel free to ask!
Dog sausages are also available at breakfast.
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Want to find out more about The Victoria?
Ready to book, or intrigued and want to ask a few questions? Get in touch with our lovely reception team. Call us on 01328711008 or email victoria@holkham.co.uk.
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