Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages in Suffolk

Walberswick — dogs off-lead year-round, miles of sand at low tide, the river crossing to Southwold is an adventure of its own.

Dunwich — wide pebble-and-sand beach, dogs welcome all year, and the Flora Tea Rooms at the top of the beach is famously dog-friendly.

Covehithe — wild, eroding cliffs, almost nobody there. Dogs love it.

Sizewell — long flat sand, dogs all year on most of the beach (avoid the section right by the power station fence).

Southwold and Aldeburgh main beaches restrict dogs May to September on the central section, but the ends are dog-friendly all year.

The Anchor at Walberswick — dogs everywhere, decent food, garden runs to the marsh.

The Ship at Dunwich — log fire, sandy floor, dog water bowls outside.

The Bell at Middleton — proper village pub, dogs by the fire.

The Queen's Head, Bramfield — Michelin-recommended food, still happy for your dog to be in the bar.

The Eel's Foot at Eastbridge — RSPB Minsmere on the doorstep, regular folk nights, dogs in the bar.

RSPB Minsmere — circular walks across heath, woodland and reedbed. Dogs on leads in places. Allow half a day.

Dunwich Heath — purple in August, woodland trails, café at the top, sea views the whole way down.

Southwold to Walberswick loop via the ferry — 4 miles, one of the most beautiful coastal walks in England.

Knettishall Heath — Brecks heathland, miles of off-lead walking, almost always quiet.