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Garden House | 3-Star Reactive Dog Friendly Cottage | 2-Acre Garden
✨ GARDEN HOUSE REPEAT GUEST OFFER: * Been here before? We love welcoming back familiar paws to White Horse Common! Enjoy an exclusive 10% REPEAT GUEST DISCOUNT if you have stayed at Garden House previously. (Contact Gail to apply your discount)..
Garden House — 2 Acres of Private Doggy Heaven
Garden House is a rare find: a bright, modern, single-level sanctuary set in the quiet rural enclave of White Horse Common. The “icing on the cake” is the colossal 2-acre secure garden. It’s like having your own personal dog paddock (times three!), providing almost total freedom for your pack to run and play safely. Whether you have a pack of six or an even bigger tribe (just ask Gail!), this is the “no-compromise” escape you’ve been looking for.
Why Dog Owners Love Garden House:
Massive Multi-Dog Welcome: 6 dogs stay FREE, and we are very happy to discuss even larger packs.
The 2-Acre Playground: A vast, secure garden fenced to a minimum of 4ft (with many 6ft areas and thick hedging).
Step-Free & Practical: Single-level living with hard floors throughout—perfect for older dogs and easy muddy-paw management.
3-Star Reactive Dog Friendly: Set on a tranquil rural road with almost zero passing “triggers” and massive space for dogs to decompress.
Modern Comforts: On-site EV Charging, parking for 5+ cars, and Hot Tub Hire available.
Extra Storage: A dedicated utility room with an extra fridge-freezer—ideal for raw feeders!
Additional information
| Barbeque on Site | Barbeque |
|---|---|
| Beds | 3 Beds |
| Dogs | 1 Dog, 2 Dogs, 3 Dogs, 4 Dogs, 5 Dogs, 6 Dogs More By Arrangement |
| Garden | Secure garden with minimum 4 foot high fencing |
| Location | Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk |
| Parking | Off road parking for 5 cars |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 3 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Secure Dog Paddock | Secure Dog Paddock |
| Sleeps | Sleeps 6 |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
| WiFi | Broadband & WiFi Available |
| Bathrooms | One bathroom and two ensuites |
| EV Charger | EV Charger on Site |
| Single Level | All accommodation is across a single level |
| Hot Tub | Hot Tub Can Be Hired Separately |
Reactive Dog Guide
🛡️ Reactive Dog Guide (3-Star Rated) Garden House is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly property because it offers distance, which is the best gift for a nervous dog. Safe Space: The size of the garden allows dogs to move away from boundaries and feel completely at ease in their own private park. The Location: Situated on a very rural, quiet road with little traffic noise. The long private driveway allows you to unload your pack in peace, away from the road.On entering the cottage driveway and securing the paddock, the huge garden is fully secure to a height of just under 5ft min but some areas 6 feet. There are neighbours to the rear and front of the property but it is extra quiet and the enormous size of the garden means there is very very little to react to. There is a shared driveway owned by the owner. You can also access the cottage from the courtyard. There is one neighbour to the far right top of the rear garden with a dog, but there is a fence between the two gardens and a screen. (It is double fenced and secure)
Accessibility guide
The cottage is all on one level and has two steps up to the property
Location & Directions
Cottage Details
On Arrival Park your car in the private drive (space for 5 cars). You can enter via the kitchen door to the left—perfect for unloading groceries—or the main front door to the right.
Utility Room & Kitchen Entering via the kitchen door, you are straight into the Utility Room. This is a practical "muddy paw" station with a washing machine, dishwasher, and an extra fridge-freezer—perfect for ice cream in summer or storing raw dog food. There is even a high-quality water purification system with a separate drinking water tap. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with an electric hob/oven, microwave, and a dining table that comfortably seats six.
Living Room A spacious, stylish room with hard floors and two large sofas. Enjoy the 60-inch Smart TV or simply look out the patio doors at the incredible garden view. The cottage is kept warm and welcoming with oil-fired central heating.
Hallway & Bathrooms The spacious hallway has plenty of room for hanging outdoor gear and is the perfect place for wiping paws after a woodland walk. There is a large family bathroom plus two ensuite shower rooms, ensuring no queues in the morning!
The Bedrooms All three bedrooms are generously sized and feature King-sized beds:
Bedroom 1: King bed with a modern ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2: King bed with peaceful views to the rear.
Bedroom 3: King bed with its own private ensuite and rear garden views.
The Garden (The Star Feature) Accessible directly from the kitchen or living room patio doors, the 2-acre garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees. It is securely fenced to a minimum of just under 5 ft, with large areas reaching 6ft and thick screening hedges. It is not overlooked and offers the ultimate private space for dogs to explore off-lead. There are two houses to the rear of Garden House and three to the front but are quite set back from all, to make it as private as it can be. There is thick hedging behind the fencing to a height of 6 feet on the area opposite to the patio exit
There is one neighbour to the right hand side further up next to the hedge, with one dog (the fence is secure), The separation is more than 15 metres.
A hot tub can be hired separately (at an additional cost) if you wish, at Garden House
There is an EV charger on site for your use
What we provide for your Pack
Human Essentials: High-quality cotton linen, towels, oil-fired heating, WiFi, and a "Starter Pack" (toilet rolls, soaps, etc.).
For the Dogs: We provide furniture throws, outdoor gear storage, and a "no-judgement" environment.
Please Note: While we have everything else covered, please do bring your own dog beds to ensure your pack has their familiar safe smells.
🐾 Sniff-Worthy Local Adventures
North Walsham (7 min drive): A lovely market town with supermarkets and dog-friendly cafes/pubs.
Bacton Woods (35 min walk / 5 min drive): Over 280 acres of ancient woodland—off-lead heaven!
Beaches (10 min drive): You are minutes away from some of the best dog-friendly sandy stretches in Norfolk.
Weavers Way: Excellent countryside walking and cycling routes are right on your doorstep.
🌊 Garden House Frequently Asked Questions
Is the garden really 2 acres? Yes! It is one of our largest gardens. It is fully enclosed and offers a huge amount of space for multiple dogs to run and play without feeling restricted.
Is Garden House suitable for reactive dogs? Absolutely. It is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly cottage. It sits on a quiet rural lane, is well-screened from neighbours, and is large enough that dogs can move away from any boundaries if they feel nervous.
How many dogs can I bring? We welcome 6 dogs free of charge as standard. If you have a larger "Pack," please just contact Gail—we love to accommodate bigger groups whenever possible!
Is the property easy to access? Yes, it is entirely single-level with no internal steps. There are just two small steps up to the property entrance, and the hard flooring throughout makes it very easy for guests and dogs to move around.
Can we hire a hot tub? Yes! A hot tub can be hired separately for an additional cost. It’s a wonderful way to relax while the dogs enjoy the twilight in the secure garden.
Is there extra space for dog food? Yes. We have a dedicated utility room with an extra fridge-freezer, which is a huge benefit for guests who feed their dogs a raw diet.
What we Provide
Please Note:
Please note, smoking is not permitted inside the cottage.
If you have more than 6 dogs, please contact Gail
There are no dog beds on site, please do bring your own dog beds
Arrival time Is 4pm and departure is 10am
Up to two infants (0 - 2 years of age) can be accommodated at no extra charge.
21 reviews for Garden House | 3-Star Reactive Dog Friendly Cottage | 2-Acre Garden
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Caroline –
Beautiful cottage, everything we needed and more Lots of lovely trips out. Bacton Woods provided lots of squirrels and deer. Beaches at Bacton, Walcott and Happisburgh were beautiful and virtually empty. Lots of time to relax and everbody seems so friendly and helpful (dogs seemed welcome everywhere, even the cafes and church are North Walsham and then there was Rob our lovely host (fascinating to see the plane being built). Wonderful stay, thank you so much
Sam, Tim Jenna, Paul (Loki, Floss and Flo) –
Lovely cottage, the dogs absolutely loved the garden and all the wildlife! We have been very lucky with the weather and have enjoyed trips to Great Yarmouth, Wells Next The Sea, Holkham, Wroxham, Cromer and more! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Siobhan and Kev, Claire and Ged, Rosie and Willow –
Willow and Rosie loved the garden!
We absolutely loved our stay, beds comfy, kitchen had everything we needed. Great addition of the utility room
We enjoyed sitting out in the garden and having a natter (weather was great)
Lovely local walk in the woods and a seaside stroll just added to a great stay
Rachel, Dave, Leah, Lulu, Si –
A great place to stay, accommodation lovely, lots of space inside and outside. Dogs had great fun chasing around the gardens.
We visited Great Yarmouth, Cromer, Bewilderwoo, beaches were fab!
Great accommodation lots of great place to visit with the ogs
We would definitely come back
Nikki, Neil, Ty, Toby, Jacob, George –
A lovely revisit to Garden House, we stayed earlier this year and had the best time, so we returned. The dogs loved the garden and made pals with the lovely neighbours.
We all enjoyed Mundesley, golf, fishing, Yarmouth, the Norfolk Broads.
Thank you for a lovely clean and comfortable stay, kids and dogs didn’t want to leave!
Thank you
Jo, Chris & Bertie –
What an absolute gem Garden House is. The garden was such a luxury; the dog loved having so much space to run around and we were lucky with the weather so myself and hubby enjoyed relaxing on a picnic mat under the shade of the trees with a good book. We didn’t have to worry about the dog getting up to mischief (making a break for it!) because of the secure fencing and the couple of neighbours we met were incredibly friendly and dog people themselves. Such comfortable beds, the welcome pack was really appreciated and Rob was incredibly friendly and helpful with ideas for local places to go. We went to Happisburgh beach and walked along to the Smallsticks cafe (dog friendly and yummy) and to Bacton Woods which are huge. We wanted to relax for the week and we certainly did that. Thank you Gail & Rob, this was our first Pack holiday but certainly won’t be our last.
Jo Chris and Bertie –
What an absolutely wonderful place to stay for some relaxation with an anxious dog. Bertie absolutely loved having the run of the garden and we could truly relax knowing he was safe and unlikely to meet anyone to cause him anxiety. We met Linda and Charles and Dougie next door who were lovely and Bertie adored them!
Thank you Rob for a wonderful stay, we will definitely hope to return next year!
Mark, Alison, Jonathan, Frances, Fin, Ludo and Jess –
We had fantastic weather. The garden was perfect for the dogs. We had long walks at Bacton, Happisburgh and Wells Next The Sea beaches. Found shaded walks at Bacton Woods, Felbrigg and Blickiing and saw the seals at Horsey
Enjoyed food at The Bucks Arms, Blickling but also eating alfresco on the patio for breakfast and dinner most days
Impressed by the beaches and that they are dog friendly even in the summer
Lynda, Chris, Andy, Lisa and Monty –
Had fantastic weather – spent time on the dog friendly beaches at Bacton and parts of Cromer, Great Yarmouth. Walked around the nearby National Trust properties at Blicking and Felbrigg, couldnt visit Horsey as it was closed this week, maybe next time.
Weather was hot and mostly sunny, so perfect to spend time in the fantastic garden with the dog free to run and chase his ball.
We will definitely be back again
Beaches with more facilities tend to be busier – Bacton beach is great for dogs, really quiet and no restrictions
Jason, Claire, Jo, Dave, Bangle, Peanut, Rosie and Buddy –
Staying as two couples with 4 dogs we often need certain requirements – eg 2 bathrooms, large living spaces, plenty of room. Garden House fulfilled this and more – the interior space was ideal, perfect beds (very comfy), space enough to sit and relax both inside and out. The garden was well used by both dogs and humans and enjoyed, thanks to the Norfolk weather (a bit of rain but otherwise great).
We know the surrounding area well, but we found a couple of new places (one recommended from the book – Vernon Arms). The usual but essential trips – Blickling Estate walk and food at the Bucks Arms. (definitely recommended)
Rob was around but not intrusive and Im sure would have sorted any problems if he was needed. A great week and a lovely place.
Local walks around Weavers Way – Do the Blickling Estae walk and eat at the Bucks Arms (not cheap but very good). Vernon Arms was good (first time yere). Greyhound Inn is always good (great veggie Sunday lunch). Most of all enjoy the garden!
Kevin and Shirley –
The land area is great for dogs and people. If I had the money I would gladly buy if the price was right!
The bungalow is a good size for a family
A beautiful bungalow and extensive garden for all the enjoy. It took a little it of finding so do recommend WhatThreeWords as a held and accurate guide.
Rob has been very helpful and kind when a couple of jobs needed
The garden is completely secure and a paradise for the dogs.
We all found the beds to be super comfortable and having 2 bedrooms with ensuites as well as an extra shower room meant that no one had to wait. We will be back Im sure
Loads to see both locally and further afield, plus Chinese / Indian food takeaways and a good fish and chip shop.
Nicki, Paul, Jess, Jack, Ruby and Milo –
Absolutely beautiful house and massive garden for the pups to run around in! Rented the hot tub for the week which was just lovely! Currently looking at booking again next year as we dont want to leave!
Ali –
I honestly cannot say WOW enough! The Garden House is stunning and when I pulled up I thought surely all that bungalow is not all mine, but it was! I have had the best week. The dogs have loved the beautiful and well kept garden. The long walks to Bacton Woods, I walked there and back, not ideal without pavements but was doable, runs in Sadlers Woods, I walked into North Walsham too with them and yesterday, 2 hours on Bacton Beach.
Absolutely loved every day. Rob the owner cannot do enough for you. I am back in August and I cannot wait. Next time with 2 more dogs, a daughter and 2 grandchildren. Thank you Rob for allowing me and my furbabies to stay in your beautiful property. See you again soon
Mike, Belinda and Maya –
Watching Maya paying in the lovely garden 🙂 Great walks in Bacton Woods. A lovely place to stay, thank you Rob
Beverley Scillitoe –
Lovely property in the quiet countryside but close to Bacton beach/woods & North Walsham.
Fabulous garden with plenty of room for the dogs to explore.
The accommodation is roomy & very comfortable with large beds & 3 shower rooms.
One of the best we have stayed at The owner Rob is very helpful & always at hand if needed.
We will definitely be returning!
Harry –
We stayed here for 7 days and it was amazing. The location and scenery was beautiful. The house was huge, especially the garden which was loved by our dog. This holiday with my family was 10s across the board – we couldn’t ask for anything better. It is so peaceful in this area of Norfolk. There is little to no noise in this part of Norfolk. On our first day, it took us a while to find this house but when we found it, it was worth it. Overall I highly recommend this house for your family and and dog 10/10 thanks for having us.
Do use the WhatThreeWords given – this aided us in finding this house..
Andy and Juliette and Dave and Lynn –
Love all of Norfolk, we love it Take a look at HappisburghLighthouse pronounced “Haysbro”, don’t know why. Theres a lot of “Lokes” around: little streets and tight by ways. The roads to get everywhere are tight, some narrow but beautiful to drive. There are less pot-holes here than virtually every other county. Really enjoyed learning about the history of North Walsham. When the weather is nice, Norfolk is stunning: when it’s not, it’s very dramatic. The beaches are great. Bacton is well worth a walk. Great beach for dogs. Great garden for the hounds!
Rob is an amazing man so knowledgable.
Go to Holt: Fabulous town to visit. Cromer is great; but go on a dry day : We dined at The Recruiting Sergeant at Horstead which does fabulous meals, but not cheap You do get what you pay for.
Del –
FABULOUS HOLIDAY. TOTALLY CHILLED OUT.
THE GARDEN IS WONDERFUL, THE DOGS & OURSELVES REALLY ENJOYED IT. (110%)
ACCOMMODATION IS 2nd To NONE. THE BEST PACK HOLDAY WITH HAVE EVER HAD OUR 6TH I BELIEVE.)
BACTON BEACH FAB FOR THE DOGS AS USUAL.
WE ATE AT THE BLUE BELL & THE VERNON ARMS BOTH EXCELLENT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY WELCOME WHEN WE ARRIVED..
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE LOVELY GAIL FOR ARRANGING EVERYTHING.
Lisa and Andy, Nyx and Finn –
Fantastic holiday home. So great that the dogs are not restricted. We all really enjoyed the garden, but especially our young whippet. Chasing pigeons, squirrels, rabbits, roe deer was just so exciting! It has been a relaxing, revitalising week for us all. We had everything we needed in the house. Good shopping and eating out in places in North Walsham. Great dog walks to be had in Bacton Woods and of course, the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. Happisburgh is so dog friendly and really long beach runs for them.
We especially enjoyed the clean, quiet and comfortable house and really hope to visit here again
Thank you Rob for your welcome pack, your hospitality and for sharing this fabulous place
The walk along the canal up to Spa Common and back down Manor Road was very good. We had a very good lunch at The Lighthouse Inn, Walcott. Recommend an Indian takeaway from Labone, North Walsham
Emma, Steve, Jessica, Harry and Rocky the Viszla. –
Just returned from an amazing week at Garden House! What an absolute treat – from the extremely comfortable beds, quality bedding and en suites to the fabulous garden and privacy this property offers, has made our holiday especially memorable. A*s all round. Everything you could possibly need has been catered for and Rob is such a wonderful host. It’s in a great location for access to the Broads, Norwich and local beaches. We will be back! Rob, thank you for sharing your beautiful home, a fantastic addition to Pack Holidays.
Nadine, Daniel, Max and doggies Mabel, Bella, Reginald, Ivy, Violet and Florence –
Garden House has been the best Pack Holiday we have been to. This place is sooo relaxing and seeing the dogs enjoy the large garden has been heartwarming. Sitting on the patio in the mornings has been the best start to each day!
This place is perfect!
Sit back and relax and enjoy