Harling Lodge

East Harling, Norfolk

A two bedroom lodge for two at East Harling on the edge of the Brecks, with an enclosed garden, a wood burner, fishing on site and one dog welcome.

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The people letting this lodge run a boarding kennels on the same farm, which settles in one line how a dog is regarded here. Harling Lodge is dog friendly, sleeps two at East Harling on the edge of the Brecks, with two bedrooms, an enclosed garden and a wood burner. The lead stays on while you walk the estate, and the owners say so plainly rather than leaving you to work it out.

That combination is unusual and worth understanding. Nobody here will be surprised by a dog, merely tolerant of one, or vague about the rules, because dogs are the business next door. What you get is a garden that is genuinely enclosed, an estate to walk every day, and a stated boundary rather than an implied one.

Inside is a lodge for two with a spare single, one open room with floor to ceiling windows down one side and a burner with its first basket of logs already in. A utility beside the kitchen keeps the washing machine and takes the coats, the boots and a wet dog. The farm keeps fishing water and there is a river a short walk off, which for anybody wanting a slow week rather than a busy one is most of the argument.

The Brecks are unlike the rest of East Anglia: sand over chalk, pine belts planted in lines against the wind, and heath that supports things nothing else in England does. Knettishall Heath is 4.2 miles off where three rivers rise, and Thetford Forest spreads west of that in miles of track. A dog gets pine, sand and open heath instead of arable, and hardly ever meets anybody on any of it.

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from £415 for 7 nights

Harling Lodge takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 1 dog
Enclosed Garden: Yes; The enclosed garden is ideal for both children and pets to play safely and the garden furniture with soft cushions enables both a spot for al fresco dining and a lovely place to relax with a glass of
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price: from £415 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 14:30, out by 10:00
Facilities: Open fire, Parking, Wifi

Harling Lodge from £415 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harling Lodge dog friendly?
Harling Lodge is genuinely dog friendly in the fullest sense — the people who let it also run a boarding kennels on the same farm, so dogs are very much the business here, not an afterthought. You'll find an enclosed garden, an estate to walk each day, and a utility room that handles wet dogs, muddy boots and damp coats without fuss.
Are dogs allowed at Harling Lodge year round?
Nothing in the listing suggests any seasonal restriction on dogs, and the setup — enclosed garden, utility room for wet kit, a wood burner already loaded with logs — is well suited to year-round visits. The Brecks and Thetford Forest are quiet walking country in any season, which adds to the appeal of an off-peak stay.
What should I know before visiting Harling Lodge with my dog?
Dogs need to be kept on a lead when walking the estate — the owners are upfront about this, which is useful to know before you arrive rather than after. The garden is genuinely enclosed, the estate is walkable every day, and Knettishall Heath is around 4 miles away with Thetford Forest beyond that, so there's plenty of space for a good run once you're off the property.