Heacham Golden Sunset

Heacham Golden Sunset is a large static holiday caravan on a holiday park just off South Beach Road in Heacham, a couple of miles down the Norfolk coast from Hunstanton, and it is set up with dogs in mind. The stand-out feature for anyone travelling with one is the enclosed veranda: a private, contained outdoor space attached to the van, so the dog can be outside with you without being on a lead or wandering off across the park.

Inside it is roomy for the type, with a proper kitchen, a shower guests rate well and a practical finish that makes it an easy space to come back to after a muddy or sandy walk. The owner's listing advertises that pets stay free of charge and that linen is included, though the park's own rules refer to an additional charge that assistance dogs are exempt from, so it is worth confirming both when you book. Guests who have brought dogs describe the place as genuinely dog-friendly rather than merely dog-tolerant.

Heacham's beach is a short walk away, west-facing across The Wash and a fine spot for an evening walk, and Hunstanton's promenade and shops are a couple of miles north. The wider north Norfolk coast is within easy driving distance for bigger days out.

There are real caveats. Dogs have to be on a lead everywhere on the park apart from the designated dog-walking areas, so the veranda and those areas are where your dog actually gets to be off it. The vans on this park sit close together, so you will hear your neighbours, and finding the right one on arrival has caught people out - especially after dark, so get the directions clear before you set off. Guests have also flagged that the wi-fi is not actually free, along with a few small maintenance details around the van. None of that spoils it: at 8.2 out of 10 across nearly 400 guest reviews this is a solid, well-kept holiday base rather than a luxury one. It suits families and couples wanting a straightforward, affordable seaside week with a dog, and earns a 4.3 out of 5 paw rating.