Sniff out West Norfolk’s coastline and countryside from this former chapel. Less than half a mile from a pet-friendly pub, the property combines the creature comforts of home with high-end enhancements including an infrared sauna. Bring friends or family and pair of four-pawed pals – there are bedrooms on each floor, while the wood-burner and generous garden add all-season appeal.
This village conversion is full of drool-inducing features. Step into the double-height open-plan social space and stained-glass windows, a wooden floor and timbered ceiling create a grand setting for companionable down-time. Light the wood burner and leave the dogs to warm their paws as you chill-out at the bar or assemble at the dining table. Later, stretch out on the plush sofa to stream favourite movies on the Smart TV, or enjoy a sing-song around the piano. Arched double doors lead to the hallway and a traditionally styled kitchen. Adjacent, the utility area is a perfect place to store pet paraphernalia. Once the dogs are dozing, head off to your own beds. The ground floor has a king-size and a bunk-bed room, plus a bathroom with both a claw-foot bath and an infrared sauna. Overlooking the living area, the mezzanine level has two en-suite bedrooms – a king-size and a double with a fabulous four-poster bed. Children and pets can let off steam in the long, lawned back garden, which has a covered deck area furnished for al fresco dining.
Driveway and additional on-street parking means you can enjoy a waggy-tailed walk to the pub; Gayton’s popular fish bar and butcher’s shop will keep you refuelled too. Visit King’s Lynn (7 miles) for markets and more places to eat and drink. Castle Acre Priory (8 miles) is one of the best-preserved monastic ruins in England. A similar distance from your doorstep, Sandringham Estate has acres of parkland to explore, while dog-friendly South Beach at Heacham (15 miles) is seldom busy.