3 Star Reactive Dog Friendly

3 Star Reactive Dog Rated

Orchard Cottage is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly property, specifically chosen for its high-security boundaries and peaceful location.Visual Privacy: The combination of 6ft solid wood fencing and thick, established hedging means your dogs can play without being on show to neighbours or passers-by.Low-Traffic Transitions: The off-road parking area allows for a secure and calm transition from car to cottage.Quiet Neighbours: With the property next door no longer operating as a holiday let, the immediate environment is exceptionally quiet with fewer unfamiliar triggers.
Reactive Dog Rating 2

2 Star Reactive Dog Rated

Orchard Cottage is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly property, specifically chosen for its high-security boundaries and peaceful location.Visual Privacy: The combination of 6ft solid wood fencing and thick, established hedging means your dogs can play without being on show to neighbours or passers-by.Low-Traffic Transitions: The off-road parking area allows for a secure and calm transition from car to cottage.Quiet Neighbours: With the property next door no longer operating as a holiday let, the immediate environment is exceptionally quiet with fewer unfamiliar triggers.

Orchard Cottage | Heart of Happisburgh | 5 Mins to Beach

Orchard Cottage, The Street, Happisburgh, NR12 0AB
(3 customer reviews)

Welcome to Orchard Cottage, a beautifully versatile coastal escape where traditional Norfolk charm meets modern, multi-dog luxury. Perfectly positioned on The Street, you are just a 5-minute stroll from the iconic year-round dog-friendly sands of Happisburgh and the historic Hill House Inn.

Whether you are planning a large family reunion or a cosy retreat for a smaller pack, Orchard Cottage offers one of the most secure and well-located holiday experiences in North Norfolk.

🐾 Why Pack Members Love Orchard Cottage:

  • 5 Dogs Stay Free: We wholeheartedly welcome up to 5 dogs as standard family members with no extra charges.

  • The “5-Minute” Rule: A very short, level walk to the beach and the local pub—perfect for senior dogs and tired legs.

  • Exceptional Security: A large, garden featuring 6ft solid fencing and mature hedging for total peace of mind.

  • Alfresco Evenings: Features a stunning fire pit for long summer nights under the stars.
  • Accessible Thinking: Includes a downstairs shower room designed with accessibility in mind.
  • Parking for the Pack: Off-road parking for 3 cars outside the garden area.

Additional information

Barbeque on Site

Barbeque

Beds

6 Beds

Dogs

5 Dogs and More By Prior Arrangement, 1 Dog, 2 Dogs, 3 Dogs, 4 Dogs, 5 Dogs

Garden

Large Secure garden

Location

Norfolk

Bathrooms

One bathroom and one shower room

Parking

Off road parking for 3 cars

Reactive Friendly Dog Rating

3 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below)

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

Walkable To The Beach

2 to 5 minute walk

Smoking

Smoke Free Property

Reactive Dog Guide

Orchard Cottage is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly property, specifically chosen for its high-security boundaries and peaceful location.Visual Privacy: The combination of 6ft solid wood fencing and thick, established hedging means your dogs can play without being on show to neighbours or passers-by.Low-Traffic Transitions: The off-road parking area allows for a secure and calm transition from car to cottage.Quiet Neighbours: With the property next door no longer operating as a holiday let, the immediate environment is exceptionally quiet with fewer unfamiliar triggers.

Accessibility guide

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Location & Directions

Address: Orchard Cottage, The Street, Happisburgh, NR12 0AB
From Norwich and the South (via A1151 / A149): Follow the A1151 through Wroxham towards Stalham. Join the A149 bypassing Stalham, and at the Tesco roundabout, take the exit onto Brumstead Road (B1159) signposted for Happisburgh. Follow the B1159 through Brumstead and Whimpwell Green, following the signs turning right toward Happisburgh.Locating the Cottage: As you enter the village, follow the road onto The Street. Orchard Cottage is situated on your left-hand side, positioned perfectly just before the village turns towards the coast and directly opposite the turning for Lighthouse Lane.Using Navigation: For the most precise route directly to the propertys driveway, enter the three words ///giraffes.milder.ignore into the free What3Words app.

🏡 Inside Orchard Cottage

🍳 The Kitchen

  • A bright country kitchen designed to make feeding a hungry crew effortless. It features a large, premium American-style fridge-freezer, an oven with an induction hob, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, and a premium knife block.The kitchen boasts a fantastic amount of storage, including upper cabinetry stacked with glasses, cups, and crockery, plus an open shelving layout keeping your pots, pans, and baking dishes within easy reach. The adjacent walk-in pantry has been beautifully updated with an eye-catching star lining to keep all your dry goods organized.Best of all, the kitchen does all the heavy lifting for you so you can relax, featuring:
    • dishwasher (because no one wants to do the dishes on holiday!)
    • washing machine
    • tumble dryer
    • A dedicated laundry basket and recycling bins

     

🛋️ The Living Spaces

  • The Lounge: A wonderfully cosy and social space with a magnificent wood-burner taking centre stage. There is a mountain of comfortable seating for the whole family, including two large 3-seater sofas and a matching single-seater leather armchair. Gather around the large TV, rest your drinks on the coffee table, and enjoy the crackle of the fire.
  • The Conservatory: Accessible straight through the living room, this huge, light-filled conservatory is a real showstopper. Furnished with comfortable wicker conservatory seating and a central coffee table, it offers panoramic, uninterrupted views over the expansive gardens. It’s an idyllic spot for a morning coffee or a quiet chapter of a book.
  • The Dining Room: A generous room with plenty of comfortable seating for six guests to enjoy long, lazy breakfasts or evening meals together. The room features a characterful brick feature fireplace (decorative only), a guest sign-in book, and a convenient storage cupboard stocked with board games for family fun nights.

🛌 The Bedrooms (All with beautiful garden views!)

  • The Master Bedroom: A spacious and tranquil sanctuary featuring a luxurious king-size bed. It offers an abundance of storage with two sets of chest of drawers, a large mirror, and sleek fitted wardrobes, allowing you to unpack and feel completely at home.
  • Bedroom Two: A lovely, bright double bedroom featuring two bedside cabinets, a wardrobe, and charming trunk storage at the foot of the bed. Like the master, it looks out directly over the peaceful greenery of the garden.
  • Bedroom Three: A cozy and inviting room with a small double bed, a chest of drawers, a fitted wardrobe, and a traditional storage trunk.

🛁 The Bathrooms & Wet Room

  • The Family Bathroom (First Floor): A bright, garden-facing bathroom equipped with a WC, a bidet, a heated towel rail, and a sink vanity unit with plenty of storage. The bath features a handy handheld shower attachment—perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day of exploring.
  • The Downstairs Wet Room: Brilliantly located on the ground floor, this fully tiled space features an electric shower, WC, sink, mirror, and a heated towel rail. It’s the absolute perfect setup for washing off sandy paws or muddy boots before heading into the rest of the cottage!

🐾 Dog-Friendly Perks

At Pack Holidays, we know dogs are part of the family! Orchard Cottage is wonderfully set up for hounds, featuring a dedicated doggy organiser box in the lounge filled with freshly laundered dog towels and cosy blankets. The downstairs wet room is fantastic for easy cleanup after outdoor excursions, and the extensive gardens give your pups plenty of space to sniff and play.


🌳 The Garden & Outside

The garden is a true sanctuary, featuring a pizza oven, fire pit, and ample patio seating. It is a "wrap-around" space (from each side to side of the cottage - no rear to worry about), giving dogs a huge area to explore safely while you cook up a storm or relax by the fire.

 

🛡️ Reactive Dog Guide (3-Star Rating)

Orchard Cottage is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly property, specifically chosen for its high-security boundaries and peaceful location.

  • Visual Privacy: The combination of 6ft solid wood fencing and thick, established hedging means your dogs can play without being "on show" to neighbours or passers-by.
  • Low-Traffic Transitions: The off-road parking area allows for a secure and calm transition from car to cottage.
  • Quiet Neighbours: With the property next door no longer operating as a holiday let, the immediate environment is exceptionally quiet with fewer unfamiliar triggers.

🌊 Pack FAQ: Orchard Cottage & The Retreat

How far is the beach exactly? It is a genuine 5-minute walk! You can be on the year-round dog-friendly beach in the time it takes to boil a kettle.

Can I bring more than 5 dogs?  We welcome 5 for free! If you have a larger pack, please reach out to Gail—we always try our best to accommodate our multi-dog families.

Is there a pub nearby?  Yes! The Hill House Inn is just a few minutes away on foot and is one of the most dog-welcoming pubs in Norfolk.

3 reviews for Orchard Cottage | Heart of Happisburgh | 5 Mins to Beach

  1. Mandy, Andy, Sydney, Boomer, Freya, Flo and Bennie

    We have had a lovely week, the weather has been wonderful. We haven’t been anywhere by car, but really loved taking the dogs to the beach and on circular coastal walks
    Dogs have loved the garden
    A lovely home to stay in, thank you for the time you have put in to make it great

  2. Claire, Andy, Florence, Norman, Daphne ad Fox

    Here during the heatwave, a wonderful escape from the Midlands. The house is great and we’ve been really comfortable and I felt at home
    The dogs have loved the garden and close proximity to the lovely beach
    Will definitely come again
    Thank you for having us

  3. Alison, Nicky, Aimee, and alll the doggies

    What a fab place to stay, absolutely loved the house and garden
    Great location so close to the beach, and what a beautiful dramatic beach it is too!
    Enjoyed the crab from the local shop and loved all the gifts in the little gift shop
    Feel completely relaxed after our stay and definitely like to return again at some point in the future
    Loved the fluffy towels and bedrooms and beds comfortable.
    We all really enjoyed our stay and would return again in the future
    We wish you all the best
    Thank you

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