Dog Friendly Accommodation in Suffolk

Imagine those big, soulful eyes, that tail wagging hopefully, and that ever-loving, ever-loyal nature – how could you possibly leave your faithful companion behind when you go away on holiday? With all of the dog-friendly accommodation available in Suffolk, you won’t have to.

So pack the lead, the ball and the Scooby Snacks, and take your four-legged friend on a trip they’ll never forget!

Dog Friendly Accommodation in Suffolk - Bed and Breakfasts



There are a number of B&B options available for you and your prized pooch. Please click on the links for further information on each establishment.



Haw Wood Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Southwold, is a peaceful site with spacious pitches, and is within easy reach of beaches at Aldeburgh, Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich - perfect for a family break. Dogs on leads are welcome, and there are 2 large areas set aside for dog walking where your four-legged friends can have a run and stretch their legs! Open: 1st March - 14th January



Sweffling Hall Farm in Saxmundham is a delightful guest house offering two rooms (one double and one family sized room), plus a garden with a pond along with chickens and goats providing milk and free-range eggs. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.



If you are looking for a quiet place to stay in the Suffolk countryside, then Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast in Sudbury is the place for you. Newmans welcomes pets, as long as they are well behaved, and dogs will love walking around the picturesque gardens. For the owners, there is a heated indoor swimming pool and tennis courts.


High House Farm (pictured above) is a lovely family-run farm in the heart of rural Woodbridge, offering B&B and self-catering accommodation. This beautifully restored 15th Century Farmhouse comes complete with exposed oak beams and large inglenook fireplaces set in attractive gardens, and well behaved dogs are welcomed by prior arrangement.



For a full listing of all bed and breakfasts in Suffolk please see Suffolk B&Bs

Dog Friendly Accommodation in Suffolk - Camping and Caravanning

There is nothing your dog would enjoy more than a camping/caravanning break, where they can let off steam in the green fields, sleep under the stars and maybe even be treated to a sausage from the BBQ! The vast majority of camping and caravanning sites welcome dogs (some will need to be kept on leads, however), and here are some for your consideration.



Close to the small market town of Woodbridge, Run Cottage Touring Park (pictured above) is a lovely family-run 20 caravan touring park located on the outskirts of the village of Hollesley. The park hosts an abundance of wildlife and native birds to see, from sparrows to barn owls, rabbits to deer, and ducks to king fishers. The site features all expected facilities, plus has an adjoining two acre Dog Exercise Area to keep your canine companion in trim!



Along the coast is the friendly and relaxed Pakefield Caravan Park. With its own heated Swimming Pool and The Cliftonville Club providing a range of family entertainment, plus wonderful sea views and fresh salty air can be enjoyed from this stunning cliff-top location.

This Four Star park has a whole host of amenities that make the stay of any visitor a relaxed and enjoyable one with comfortable Caravan Holiday Homes for Hire. Each Caravan has a fully equipped modern kitchen, shower room, toilet, heating and a colour television, and some pitches have Sea Views.

The park is the proud winner of the David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award.
Check it out now and book your pitch today!

The Dell Caravan Park in the Bury St Edmunds area welcomes well behaved dogs and has wheelchair access to an individual disabled toilet and shower, amongst all of the expected facilities. The site, where camping is also available, is divided into Adults Only at one end and a Family Area at the other end. The park can accommodate 60 pitches, including tents.

Polstead Camping and Caravanning Site (pictured below) has a new site for 2009, on the edge of a breath-taking conservation area. There are plenty of opportunities for doggy-friendly activity nearby, or you may choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful Suffolk countryside.



The Walberswick Campsite is a quaint, back-to-basics site open for the six weeks school summer holidays, and is within easy access to Haleworth and Aldeburgh. Well behaved and controlled pets are welcome by prior booking only.



Camping and Caravanning sites that welcome dogs-on-leads include Carlton Park (pictured below), set within historic parkland and only half a mile away from Saxmundham, Mill Farm (pictured above), also in Saxmundham, which has its own private pond available for those of you who enjoy fishing.



Westwood Caravan and Camping Park, close to Ipswich and Felixstowe, is open almost all year- from 1st March until 15th January, and their charges include all the facilities you'd expect from a quality site – such as 16am electrical hook-up, shower and washroom facilities with full disabled access and equipment, plus an onsite warden.

For a full listing of all camping and caravanning sites in Suffolk please see Campsites in Suffolk and Caravan Parks in Suffolk

Dog Friendly Accommodation in Suffolk - Hotels

There are a great many hotels in Suffolk that welcome dogs – far too many to cover in this article, but here are a few of the highlights.

The Ship in Dunwich offers comfortable stays with delicious come-cooked meals in its restaurant. The Ship happily welcomes dogs and is surrounded by nature reserves, heath land and the beach, making it the ideal place for you and your four-legged friend to visit.

The Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh will welcome dogs as long as they are well behaved and on a lead. It is the perfect escape from the pressures of daily life.

For a guide to more hotels that welcome dogs please see Pet Friendly Hotels in Suffolk

For a full list of all dog friendly hotels in Suffolk please see Dog Friendly Hotels

For a guide to more dog friendly attractions please see our guides to Dog Friendly Suffolk, Dog Friendly Beaches in Suffolk and Dog Friendly Pubs in Suffolk.

For a full listing of all accommodation in Suffolk please see Accommodation in Suffolk

For an up-to-date listing of all events happening in Suffolk, including Dog Shows, please see What's On Suffolk

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