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Horningtoft, Norfolk
A one bedroom annexe for two at Horningtoft in Norfolk, on a small holding, with an enclosed courtyard, use of a fenced field and two dogs welcome.
There are peacocks loose here, and that is why the rule exists. Outside the courtyard a dog stays on the lead at all times, because this is a working small holding and the birds have the run of it, and the owners put it in writing rather than leave anybody to find out. Norfolk Dumpling shares that holding at Horningtoft in Norfolk, dog friendly, one bedroom for two and two dogs welcome.
What you get in exchange is better than a garden. There is a fenced field of 1.7 acres kept for dogs, exclusively for the people staying, and the owners set it up with you at the start; in it the lead comes off entirely and two dogs can run at a distance a courtyard will never give them. The courtyard itself is enclosed and furnished for sitting rather than for running. The front garden is neither, and that is where the lead matters.
Inside is one open room, kitchen along one side and the lounge opposite, a sofa in front of a smart television and a table for two beside the window. The bedroom is a double, and across the hall a wet room takes the shower and the WC. Two steps take you up to the door and that is the only climb two dogs meet all week.
Horningtoft keeps well away from any main road, in rolling arable country with the nearest town a drive off in any direction. Two dogs get an acre and a half of their own and a great deal of quiet round it.
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from £565 for 7 nights
Norfolk Dumpling takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Guests can also utilise the extensive front garden area and the pet-enclosed 1
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £565 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Norfolk Dumpling from £565 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Norfolk Dumpling dog friendly?
Yes, Norfolk Dumpling welcomes up to two dogs. You get exclusive use of a 1.7-acre fenced field where leads can come off completely, plus an enclosed courtyard for sitting out. Inside, the only thing between you and the door is two steps.
Are dogs allowed at Norfolk Dumpling year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's best to check directly with the owners when booking if timing is a concern for you.
What should I know before visiting Norfolk Dumpling with my dog?
The key thing to be aware of is that dogs must stay on the lead outside the courtyard at all times — this is a working smallholding with peacocks and other birds roaming freely, and the owners are clear about this rule from the outset. Within the fenced field and the enclosed courtyard, things are much more relaxed, and the owners will walk you through the setup when you arrive. It's worth knowing that the front garden is also a lead-on area, so the off-lead freedom is reserved for the field.
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Norfolk Dumpling from £565 for 7 nights
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