1 / 22Lilac Cottage - Snettisham
Snettisham, Norfolk
A two bedroom terraced cottage for four at Snettisham in Norfolk, with an enclosed garden through a stable door, a wood burner and one dog welcome.
The owners call the staircase quite steep but straight, and for a dog it is the second half of that which matters: a straight flight can be managed where a winding one cannot. Lilac Cottage works out at four across two bedrooms at Snettisham in Norfolk, dog friendly, and one dog comes with it, through a kitchen door onto enclosed ground.
You come into the lounge, bright and holding more seating than a red brick terrace this width suggests, with a wood burner already stacked for the first night. The kitchen and dining area follow, a table laid for four and enough to cook at it properly. One dog will spend the evening as near that burner as anybody permits. The shower room is up the stairs with both bedrooms, walk-in shower and WC, which is why the flight matters at all.
The garden is out through a split stable door from the kitchen, so its top half opens while the bottom stays shut and one dog watches the cooking from the correct side. Past that door the ground is enclosed, part paved with seating and a picnic table, part gravel, with a barbecue at one end. Terrace at the front and private ground at the back is the shape of the whole arrangement.
Snettisham runs to a village of pubs and shops with an RSPB reserve on the shore below it, which is what many people come for. The beach is a short drive west where the Wash begins. Inland a network of paths and bike trails leaves the village in several directions. One dog gets village lanes at the door and a bird reserve when the car goes out.
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from £479 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- A split stable door opens out from the kitchen onto an enclosed garden with a paved area with outdoor seating picnic table BBQ and gravelled garden area
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £479 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Lilac Cottage - Snettisham from £479 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Lilac Cottage - Snettisham dog friendly?
Yes, Lilac Cottage welcomes one dog. The enclosed garden at the back — reached through a split stable door from the kitchen — gives your dog secure outdoor space, and the wood burner in the lounge means there will inevitably be a prime spot claimed on the first evening.
Are dogs allowed at Lilac Cottage - Snettisham year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's best to check directly with the owners when booking to confirm availability for your dates.
What should I know before visiting Lilac Cottage - Snettisham with my dog?
The cottage accommodates one dog, so it's worth confirming if you're travelling with more than that. The staircase is described as steep but straight — a straight flight is generally more manageable for dogs than a winding one, though it's worth bearing in mind if your dog struggles with stairs. On the upside, the enclosed garden and the nearby RSPB reserve at Snettisham, plus a beach a short drive west and walking trails straight from the village, make it a well-set-up base for an active trip with a dog.
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Lilac Cottage - Snettisham from £479 for 7 nights
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