Wiveton Bell
Blakeney, Norfolk, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitWiveton Bell Dog Friendly Review
Wiveton Bell holds a respectable B Roch Rank, and for anyone travelling with a dog that translates into a genuinely welcoming stay rather than a grudging tolerance. Your dog is welcome both in the bar and in the restaurant, which means you can settle in for a meal or a quiet drink without leaving your companion behind in the room, and there is a garden that dogs may use along with green spaces and parks close at hand for the daily wander. Most of the rooms here are dog friendly, so you have a decent chance of finding suitable accommodation, and with no weight or size limit in place, a large dog is as welcome as a small one. The staff can point you towards local walking routes, and the whole pet policy is published openly, so you know where you stand before you ever arrive.
Day to day, the practicalities are handled with real care, since your room comes with a dog bed already provided, proper food and water bowls rather than disposable dishes, and a handful of free treats to greet your dog on arrival. The charge is £25.00 per dog, which for the in-room kit and the run of the bar, restaurant and garden feels like fair value rather than a token levy, and it is made easier by the fact that no damage deposit is taken, so you are not left waiting on a refund after checkout. The published policy and the walking guidance mean you can plan your outings without guesswork. Bear in mind that the hotel sells no dog food, so you should bring your own supplies, and there is no poop bag provision either, so pack those before you set off for the nearby parks.
The one firm rule to plan around is that dogs may not be left alone in the room, so your day has to be built around keeping your companion with you, which the open access to the bar, restaurant and garden makes far more manageable than it might otherwise be. Beyond that, this is not a hotel geared towards extras, with no dog wash or shower area, no grooming, no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, no toys, and no organised dog friendly activities or events to fill the day. There is no dedicated dog space and no lounge or terrace access for your dog either. This stay suits the owner who wants their dog beside them throughout, happy to dine and drink together and to walk the local routes, and who needs no on-site pampering; anyone hoping to leave a dog resting in the room or seeking grooming and sitting services should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 28/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 2 September 2026.
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Is Wiveton Bell dog friendly?
Yes. Wiveton Bell meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank B rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at Wiveton Bell?
Yes. Wiveton Bell charges a pet fee of £25.00 per dog. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Wiveton Bell?
No. Wiveton Bell has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in Wiveton Bell?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Wiveton Bell, including the bar, restaurant and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Wiveton Bell?
Wiveton Bell provides a dog bed, food and water bowls and free treats for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Wiveton Bell pet-friendly?
Wiveton Bell welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank B rating.
Are pets allowed at Wiveton Bell?
Yes. Wiveton Bell allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Wiveton Bell?
The pet policy at Wiveton Bell covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant and garden. The fee is £25.00 per dog. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.