Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in North Norfolk

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stacey - Verified booking

  We had the most incredible Christmas at Flint Barn.

  Two families came together to spend Christmas away for the very first time. 4 adults, 4 children ranging from 10 to 3 years old and 1 furry family member. A lot of planning went into our break and we were unsure how we would feel spending Christmas away from our homes. It was the best Christmas we have ever experienced. Upon arrival to Flint Barn we were stunned by how gorgeous it was. The photos had looked amazing and we were already excited for our stay, however no matter how good the photos appear the real deal is so much more amazing. Upon arrival we had some lovely gifts which were really appreciated and the doggy welcome pack was such a special touch. We read the story of Flint Barn’s renovation in the welcome pack and then it all made sense. We had already commented on how the holiday house felt so much more than that, it is so homely and it was clear someone had put a lot of thought and effort into all the little touches around the home. We had gone pretty prepared, even hiring a van to travel our items down (just in case Santa brought too many presents for us to fit in our cars home) but even so being there for Christmas dinner meant we needed lots of items for cooking and we were not let down. We’ve never been to a holiday home with so many every day items to hand! It feels like the home was a house, with someone behind it who cares very much about it and the experience that those staying there have. We couldn’t have been more grateful for that. We will most definitely be back, hopefully for many more Christmases to come and would come every year if we could afford to! We have made some very special memories here and thank the owners for sharing such a beautiful home and arranging those very special touches!!!

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• Colette - Verified booking

  The old barn had some pros, huge place and lovely outside area.

  My in laws found it difficult to find but once located, was a good base for exploring. The barn in general needs a paint job and some tlc. Unfortunately the barn was not clean. It wasn't a case of country living (as Sykes say in their T&C's), there were many areas (including the toilet) which were actually dirty. We spent at least half a day hoovering the "Halloween" cobwebs which were not as a result of just a few days of not being tended to and scrubbing The bins were filthy, the fridge had not been cleaned for a while and the toilet still had remnants from previous guests. The high chair also had food in from people who had used it before. We gave the outside windows a sweep to remove several spiders nests which were getting ready to spawn. The WiFi connection also left something to be desired but the selection of films on the special hard drive box they had helped with entertainment in the evening. The local beaches are great so the area is well worth visiting. Such a shame because the place could be lovely. My mother in law has used Sykes before for the Lake District and said the accomodation she previously booked was immaculate which represents inconsistency with their services. Purely because of the cleanliness I will not visit this place or use Sykes again. There are other providers out there that ensure standards are acceptable and I would hope as a busy career woman and mother of 2, not to have to spend half a day of my holiday cleaning the property I have booked to stay in.

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  There were six of us staying for three nights and we all had a wonderful time in this delightfully restored barn.

  It is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped (including a pizza cutter, oven gloves and iron which a previous guest complained about lack of!). The description of the property is very accurate and describes the open mezzanine bedroom perfectly. We loved it's quirkiness and were not concerned about it being open. Two of the bathrooms are enormous with huge baths (one a jacuzzi); the third bathroom is very small and the shower head is quite low but for 3 nights it wasn't a problem for the couple in that room. That same downstairs bedroom has a very large patio style window and door but no windows - so it could get very warm at night if the guests are not happy to leave the door open at night. It opens onto a dirt farmers track so it's not enclosed in a garden. It's in a lovely quiet area surrounded by fields and countryside. We saw a deer outside one morning and loved the morning chorus! The Ship Inn in Mundesley served amazing fish and chips and we had a delicious evening meal at the friendly Vernon Arms in Southrepps. The property is easy driving distance to many places including Cromer and Blakeney - both well worth a visit. All in all we had a wonderful 3 nights, made all the better by knowing that we would be returning to Flint Barn each day! Thank you for allowing your property to be shared with guests.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  The Old Barn is a bit of a mixed bag hence the average review.

  I’ll start with the positives: 1. It’s huge with 3 double bedrooms, a vast large lounge diner, new modern kitchen, and bigger than needed bathroom. 2. It has 2 enclosed courtyard spaces front and back. (although they’re a bit stuffy tbh) 3. It has a utility room with both washing machine and tumble dryer. 4. Beds very comfortable, bedrooms light and airy. 5. Very well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge freezer and about 20 saucepans for some weird reason. The not so positives: 1. The lounge/dinner is the old barn and despite having patio doors, the room is very dark. 2. It smelled very musty on arrival - but opening all windows and doors helped this. It’s an old building (obviously) with wooden floors, furniture, beams and log burner -so I guess it is only to be expected to smell strongly of wood. 3. It’s on a busy road, you will get noise. That however did not bother us - what did however that it has a blind exit, so leaving the property is a dice with death situation as you creep forward to desperately try and see if a vehicle is hurtling towards you. Please could the owners replace the roadside mirrors. One is smashed, the other needs cleaning. In their current state they serve no purpose in helping drivers see the road. Overall we did enjoy our stay, we’ve certainly stayed in worse.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  It was our first holiday in Norfolk and we had a great time.

  The house was off the beaten track which suited us fine as we like quiet. On first impressions the barn looked as advertised. We understand that it means a lot to the family, however it is quite tired in it's appearance. The sofas are smaller than they look on the pictures, difficult to sit comfortably when we all wanted to sit down after a busy day. The facilities in the kitchen were good but only one bin liner and 2 dishwasher tablets were provided which isn't adequate for 7 people. The bedrooms are comfortable, needs a mirror in the upstairs family room and a lamp as you can't turn the light off from the bed which means finding your way around in the dark. A couple of blinds were broken on our arrival not sure how long they have been like that. The iron didn't work either. It might be worth checking the electrics through the house as some of the lights were flickering too. Toilet rolls were cheap and as a result not enough provided for 7 people. In terms of the holiday we enjoyed Norfolk and had some great family time. In terms of value for money, this house needs some tlc if you are going to continue to charge your current prices.

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