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The Pheasant Hotel

Kelling, Norfolk

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.

A Georgian country house on the Kelling Estate near Holt, with treats and a comfy bed for dogs, who may also join you at breakfast in the bar.

Kelling is a hamlet on the North Norfolk Coast, and The Pheasant stands on its edge, an 18th century house first called Applehill, within the 2,000-acre Kelling Estate of meadows and woods. Holt is close by, woodland and coastal walks are part of the stay, and dogs are welcome in the newly renovated bar, so coastal charm and countryside calm come together in one dog friendly hotel.

Each dog is greeted with treats and given a comfy bed, and the hotel offers gourmet doggy meals. The hotel asks you to call directly for dog friendly rooms, and each takes two dogs at most; whether dogs may stay unattended in your room is something the hotel does not state, so raise it when you call. Signature rooms come with premium linens, soft pillows, a Dyson hairdryer, a Roberts radio and H2K of Harrogate toiletries.

Breakfast can be taken in the bar with your dog beside you, cooked to order: free-range eggs, home baked croissants, fresh juices and fresh ground coffee. To sit down later with your dog, choose pet-friendly dining when you reserve a table; the bar itself suits a quick bite, drinks and conversation, with a menu of pub favourites. The cooking has earned an AA rosette, and the produce is local, from Swannington Farm to Fork meat and Staithe Smokehouse fish to Cromer crab and Brancaster mussels.

The Keeper's Hut, a shepherd hut set amongst woodland near the hotel, has oak floors, a wood burner and a roll top bath. Your dog has the sea within reach: Weybourne Beach, 0.8 miles away, is the first dog friendly beach Wildpack finds from here, with the Kelling Heath and Weybourne Circular Walk only 1.1 miles off.

Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.

At a Glance: Dogs

Rooms for dogs
Selected rooms
Dogs per room
Up to 2
Size or breed limits
The hotel doesn't say
Dog fee
£20 per night
Left alone in the room
The hotel doesn't say
In the bar
Welcome
In the lounge
The hotel doesn't say
Eating with your dog
In a dog friendly dining area
In the grounds
The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras
Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
Walks from the door
The hotel doesn't say
Nearest dog friendly beach
Weybourne Beach, 0.8 miles

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For You

Eating and drinking
Afternoon tea. 1 AA Rosette
Rooms
Suites and roll top baths
Children
Children welcome

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is The Pheasant Hotel dog friendly?

    Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Pheasant Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • How many dogs can I bring to The Pheasant Hotel?

    Up to 2 dogs per room.

  • Is there a charge for dogs at The Pheasant Hotel?

    £20 per night.

  • Can I eat with my dog at The Pheasant Hotel?

    You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.

  • Can I leave my dog in the room at The Pheasant Hotel?

    The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • Are there dog walks near The Pheasant Hotel?

    Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Kelling Heath and Weybourne Circular Walk (1.1 miles), Sheringham Park Rhododendron Walk (2.7 miles) and Cley Marshes RSPB Coastal Walk (2.8 miles).

  • Is there a dog friendly beach near The Pheasant Hotel?

    The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Weybourne Beach, 0.8 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

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The Pheasant, Coast Road, Kelling nr Holt Norfolk, NR25 7EG

52.9420, 1.1212

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