Bring your pet along for free*

Enjoy some time together, including your dog! We have launched our ‘Pets Stay Free’ promotion, allowing you to bring your dog along on holiday, with no additional charge. This offer runs until 30th September 2024, for bookings anytime until 31st March 2025.

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We find that this time of year, with the children returned back to school, a majority of our guests are mostly couples travelling with their dog.

Being a pet friendly site, we know that it is important to our guests to find out where they can take their dogs out and about with them. So, we have a list below of different places for you to take your pooch.

If you fancy something historic:

There is Landguard Fort at Felixstowe. Dogs are welcome for a walk around here if they are kept on a lead. There is a lovely café by the carpark too. Sutton Hoo also accepts dogs on a lead. There are 2 walks around the site which you can go on with your dog. They do however say that dogs aren’t allowed in the museum. Dogs are also allowed inside and around Framlingham Castle, as long as they are kept on leads.

If beaches are where you want to spend your time:

Dogs are allowed on most of the Suffolk Coast beaches, however some do have restrictions over the summer months so it is best to check the signage at each beach. Most don’t allow dogs over the summer months. Southwold, Felixstowe Lowestoft and Aldeburgh all have parts either north or south of the main beach which do allow dogs year-round. If you’re heading to Dunwich you are able to take your dog at any time. You can also visit one of the pubs with your dog.If you fancy a more secluded spot, Covehithe is a beach where your dogs can run free. It is only accessible by foot and dogs must be kept on a lead on the walk down there as there are pigs along the lane. Once on the beach the dogs can run free.

Family attractions including the dog:

Suffolk Punch trust is a lovely day out where you are able to see the stunning horses known for their work on the Suffolk fields. This is located near Woodbridge and there are 3 walks around the farm where you can take your dog on a lead. You are also able to take you dog on a lead around Easton Farm Park, Jimmy's Farm and Orford Castle.

Dog friendly country walks

We have a couple of nice farm walks, here onsite. However, if you're looking to travel to a nearby walking destination, Thornham Walks is a great location, alongside Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve.

Cafe and Pubs that welcome dogs:

The Dolphin Inn, Thorpeness – 24 miles / 48 minutes

Lord Nelson, Southwold, IP18 6EJ – 25 miles / 49 minutes

The Harbour Inn, Southwold, IP18 6TA – 25 miles / 51 minutes

The Cross Keys, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BN – 23 miles / 48 minutes

The Bell Inn, Walberswick, IP18 6TN – 23 miles / 46 minutes

The Dog, Grundisburgh, IP13 6TA – 16 miles / 35 minutes

The Shepherd and Dog, Hollesley, IP12 3QU – 18 miles / 40 minutes

The Ship Inn, Dunwich, IP17 3DT – 21 miles / 43 minutes

The Greyhound, Woodbridge, IP13 0HP – 14 miles / 34 minutes

The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge, IP12 2PU – 20 miles / 40 minutes

Sailors Home, Kessingland, NR33 7RS – 30 miles / 56 minutes

The Dog and Partridge, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QU – 31 miles / 50 minutes

The Four Horseshoes, Thornham Magna, IP23 8HD – 8.3 miles / 19 minutes

Paws for Tea Tearoom, Beccles, NR34 9BY – 27 miles / 50 minutes

The Oddfellows Arms, Lowestoft, NR33 7AU – 33miles / 59 minutes

Punchbowl Inn Battisford, IP14 2LQ – 22 miles / 44 minutes

The White Lion, Ufford, IP13 6DW – 19 miles / 37 minutes

White Hart Inn, Halesworth, IP19 9LQ – 21 miles / 39 minutes

The Swan Inn, Monks Eleigh, IP7 7AU - 27 miles / 52 minutes

The Queen's Head, Bramfield, IP19 9HT - 15 miles / 32 minutes