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Vale Cottage Bacton | Large Dog Friendly Holiday Norfolk | Sleeps 8
Vale Cottage, Bacton: A Spacious Coastal Sanctuary for Your Whole Pack
If you are looking for a large, light-filled retreat where there is plenty of room for everyone (humans and hounds alike!) to spread out, Vale Cottage is the one for you. Situated on the quiet outskirts of Bacton, this welcoming home is perfectly positioned for those who love “village life” without the noise.
You are just a short stroll from the beach and—even better—around the corner from a dog-friendly vegan cafe, a cozy coffee shop, and a local pub that loves pups as much as we do. Whether you are here for the hot tub, the woodburner, or the miles of sandy coastline, Vale Cottage is all about comfort and relaxation.
Why Pack Members Love Vale Cottage
The Hot Tub: Relax in the 6-person hot tub (available to hire separately) located on its own secure, private patio.
Spacious Living: With room for 8 people, it’s a great spot for multi-generational families or groups of friends.
Three Garden Zones: From a large front lawn to a secure rear garden and that private hot tub patio, there is a space for every mood.
The “Snug” Factor: A separate quiet room with a double sofa bed means there is always a corner to escape to with a book.
Tech-Ready: Includes Sky Signature with UHD and Multi-Room, so you won’t miss your favorite shows while the dogs snooze.
Additional information
| Barbeque on Site | Barbeque |
|---|---|
| Beds | 5 Beds |
| Dogs | 1 Dog, 2 Dogs, 3 Dogs, 4 Dogs, 5 Dogs |
| Garden | Garden with 3.5 feet fencing |
| Hot Tub | Hot Tub Can Be Hired Separately |
| Location | Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk, Bacton |
| Parking | Off road parking for 4 cars |
| Bathrooms | Two bathrooms |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 2 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Sleeps | Sleeps 8 |
| Walkable To The Beach | Up to 5 to 10 min walk |
| WiFi | Broadband & WiFi Available |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
Reactive Dog Guide
Vale Cottage is rated as 2-star Reactive Friendly.The Setting: The cottage is on a fairly quiet town road with residents on one side and open fields on the other.Security: The front garden is enclosed once the main paddock gate is shut, but not fully secure.Secure Zones: The rear/side garden is secure to a height of 4 feet, and the small patio area where the hot tub is located is fully secure.Beach Access: The walk to the quiet beach is very short (5-10 minutes), but it does involve a town road.
Accessibility guide
Location & Directions
The Cottage Tour
When You Arrive: Close the main paddock gate to secure the driveway, which has space for 4 cars. The front garden features a large grassed area with a meshed pond and a bench for relaxing. Access the cottage via the rear door through the second paddock gate.
Ground Floor:
The Living Room: Bright and airy with seating for 8, a cozy woodburner for those chilly Norfolk evenings, and Sky Signature with UHD.
The Kitchen: A galley-style space equipped with an electric hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, and plenty of storage.
The Dining Room: Features a large table and bench seating, with patio doors opening directly onto the secure patio and hot tub area.
Utility Room: Ample worktop space and a fridge-freezer for extra storage.
Downstairs Bedrooms: Includes a king-sized bedroom with an en-suite and a twin room with single bunk beds.
The Snug: Overlooking the lovely front garden, this quiet room is perfect for some "me time".
First Floor:
Master Bedroom: Boasts a superking bed and stunning views over the fields toward the local church.
Upstairs Second Bedroom: Features a versatile zip-and-link king bed that can be made into twins.
Main Bathroom: A luxury spot featuring a large corner spa bath and separate shower cubicle.
Garden
The garden is sectioned into three. The front garden is enclosed once the main paddock gate is shut, but it is not fully secure for dogs. The second area of the garden is enclosed by the rear paddock gate and has grass sections, borders, and a concrete patio area which leads to the rear door. The third garden section is the secure patio area accessed via the dining room patio doors and where you will find the hot tub. The hot tub has lighting and music pod area
What We Provide for Humans
Welcome Pack: To greet you upon arrival.
Linen & Towels: High-quality bed linen and towels provided.
Tech & Entertainment: Sky Signature (including UHD and Multi-room), WiFi, and Smart TVs.
The Extras: Hairdryer, washing machine, dishwasher, and a woodburner (logs not supplied).
Wellness: 6-person hot tub with lighting and a music pod (available to hire separately).
What We Provide for Dogs
Pack Holidays Perks: We provide dog bowls, holiday dog tags, and furniture throws.
Safety & Play: Plenty of poo bags and dog toys waiting in the utility room.
Crates: Available on request if your pups prefer their own "bedroom".
Secure Freedom: Sectioned garden areas including a secure 4ft fenced rear garden and a fully secure patio.
Please Note
Smoking: This is a non-smoking property.
Security Bond: There is a refundable security bond of £100.
Beach Trips: If you're heading to the coast, please bring your own beach towels and camping chairs.
Dogs on Beds: We kindly ask that you bring your own linen and throws if your dogs are likely to want to sleep on the beds with you.
FAQs
Can we hire a hot tub? Yes! A 6-person hot tub with lighting and a music pod can be hired separately at an additional cost.
Is the garden secure? The rear and side sections are secure to 4 feet; the hot tub patio is also fully secure.
What is the TV package? We provide Sky Signature with UHD and Multi-Room so you can enjoy premium entertainment throughout the cottage.
Local Area & Exploration
Bacton Beach: A very short 5-10 minute walk to a quiet stretch of sand.
Local Bites: You are just around the corner from a dog-friendly vegan cafe, a coffee shop, and a local pub.
The Broads: Only a short drive away, perfect for a day on the water.
18 reviews for Vale Cottage Bacton | Large Dog Friendly Holiday Norfolk | Sleeps 8
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Simon, Susan, Olivia, Grace and Ben, Benji, Little Copper and Maggie –
A perfect week here at Vale Cottage, a proper home from home
There is so much to do here in Norfolk, lots of beaches and woodland walks
Would highly recommend a visit to Holkham, there is so much to do – A lovely wood which leads onto the most perfect beach! Another must see is Horsey seals where you will see hundreds of seals
Us and the doggies had the best time!
Thank you
Gill and family –
Another super week at Vale Cottage
Weather just as good as last year
Spent all week on the beach and in the hot tub!
We will be back!!
Thank you
Tina. Ian, Cath. Steve and the pack –
Thank you for a lovely holiday. Vale Cottage is so pleasant and comfortable. Dogs enjoyed sniffing round the garden. Would definitely recommend
The Wakelings family and Evie, Stan, Bruce and Maggie –
Our stay at Vale Cottage was wonderful! Loved the big garden and the cottage was so spacious. Room for everyone to have their own space. Loads of different birds in the garden even the dogs had plenty of space. Not far to the beach and some lovely walks – will definitely come again and hire the hot tub – that was so relaxing. The only thing that went wrong was that Arthur aged 4, got stuck in the toilet on the first day, nobodys fault
The Drays and Arnold and Copper the dog –
We had a great stay, very dog friendly garden
We loved walking through Bacton Wood
Horsey Gap is a lovely place to visit – Banham Zoo is a great place to go
Watsons Cafe around the corner is very friendly and good food, the Chinese down the road is very nice
Weather not too bad and finally we loved walking the dog on the beach. Thanks
The Drays and Arnold and Copper the dogs –
We had a great stay, very dog friendly garden
We loved walking through Bacton woods Horsey Gap is a lovely place to visit
Banham Zoo is a great place to go
Watsons Cafe around the corner is very friendly and good food. The Chinese down the road is very nice
Weather not too bad and finally we loved walking the dog on the beach. Thanks
Ann, Eddie and dogs –
We had a lovely stay with beautiful weather all week
Went to Horsey Gap, Cart Gap beach(very quiet) and Bacton beach
Visited Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Aylsham and Poppylands tearoom
Our dogs love the big garden and cant find anything to bark at! Very quiet surroundings
House lovely and warm with everything needed
Thanks
Anonymous –
Many thanks for a lovely weeks stay : Everything just perfect. So nice to be able to let the dogs in the back garden. Weather cold, so nice to get back into the warm cottage. Bacton Woods super for walking the dogs and just up the road! Thank you so much
Love Lindsey, Matt, Gillian and Alan and Eider –
In our hour of need, Gail couldn’t have been more helpful or supporting providing us with this beautiful house where my dad was able to start his recovery for his fractured leg.
Thank you so much, and we are hoping to come back and stay again one day when we can fully enjoy the area
Dawn Robin Rory and Coco –
What a lovely house. We had a wonderful time, walking the dogs on the beach and visited Horsey to see the seals and their pups
We visited the Poachers Pocket where the staff and locals were very friendly
We had a lovely meal in the Lighthouse Inn which was very reasonably priced
We also visited The Mill House pub at Happisburgh. The landlord came over and talked to us for 20 mins telling us about the pub and his fears for the future as the sea gets ever closer
We loved the hot tub and after a quick shower in the morning, went and enjoyed the warmth and bubbles for 30 mins or more
Another extremely enjoyable holiday – Many thanks to the owners and Gail
Sally, James, Bailey –
Had a lovely 3 days at Vale Cottage. It had everything we needed for a very comfortable and peaceful break. The log burner added to the cosiness of the cottage and very welcome during storm Darragh.
Just down the road is Carmel’s Vegan cafe, which was an added bonus for us, such a treat to eat somewhere totally vegan. Food is excellent and owners very friendly and welcoming.
Bacton Woods and the disused canal are great for a walk with your dog.
Can highly recommend Vale cottage. Thank you to Gail and the owners for letting us stay.
Sally, James and our dog Bailey
Jane, Yvonne and Ollie –
A quiet week for us – was just what we needed
Ollie loved the beach – we hardly saw anyone! (Going up Coast Road and then right at the Chinese is much quicker than along Walcott Road, past Cafe Carmel and down Keswick Road)
We did one field walk and a bit of the Paston Way at the side of the Chinese which was a nice change. (You can join the Paston Way at the side of the Chinese and then walk a few fields – great track – and you’re at the lovely church. From there its quiet lanes back into the village)
Mum enjoyed the change of scenery and Watsons Cafe are very dog friendly and was close enough for mum to walk to.
We were very lucky with the weather – the only drizzle we had was yesterday afternoon – but we were already in for the day by then anyway
You can hear the sea from the garden at night and it was a joy to hear the owls too
We’d definitely come again
Sue Jones and Family –
Lovely and peaceful but close to Walcott, happisburgh and Cromer, Grandkids loved the hot tub, the cottage had everything you need. Will recommend to friends and hope to stay again. Thank you so much Gail and the team, and the wonderful owners.
Pete, Helen, William, Megan, Grayson and of course Coco x –
Lovely stay in a nice cosy cottage. Hot tub was a real relaxing bonus.
Had everything we needed. We will definitely look to come again
Thankyou.
Gill and family xx –
Lovely house with all we could need. Children loved the hot tub. Had a good week weather wise. One wndy day in Cromer which was very busy.
Nice to return to the peace and quiet of Vale Cottage.
We will be back next August hopefully. Thank you Gail at Pack Holidays, another super holiday home for us and the dogs
Anonymous –
Had an amazing time
First day we came and relaxed
Second day we went for a walk
Thurd day we went to the beach and The Poachers Pocket
Fourth day we visited Cromer
Today we are going to Great Yarmouth
The hot tub was amazing
Big spacious house
Amazing place to visit – would recommend, thank you
Anonymous –
We have had a lovely stay at Vale Cottage. Perfect for kids and adults. Bacton beach is a stones throw away and the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water The dogs loved it too
On the second day we took a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads That was good value for a 1.5 hour trip, we saw some lovely houses and local wildlife
The Kingfisher fish and chips provided a lovely dinner one night. We called ahead and then went to collect It was delicious and good value for money
The kids absolutely loved the hot tub. A great addition to this cottage
Lastly we went to see the seals at Horsey beach. £3.50 to park, so a cheap visit to see them in their natural habitat. Couldnt believe how many of them there were and so close.
All in all a very comfortable, relaxing 4 day break – would definitely recommend. Thank you
Ada, Ella, Lexi, George and Yusuf –
Had a great time at Vale Cottage, it has everything you could need and is such a lovely quiet stay.
We went to see the seals at Horsey Beach, was very cute and we spent most of the time in the hot tub, of course. The most perfect stay
Thank you very much