Wild Meadow Barn, Aylsham

ID: S696898

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets Yes

Guests say

Guests have had exceptional stays at Wild Meadow Barn, consistently praising its stunning setting, superb facilities, and the beauty of the surrounding area. The property is celebrated for its comfort, cleanliness, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. It serves as an ideal base for exploring nearby towns and beaches, with many guests looking forward to returning.

There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.

The location is highly praised for its breathtaking views, proximity to lovely towns and beaches, and the idyllic setting with a large on-site reservoir. Guests appreciate the property's private grounds and its accessibility to local attractions.

Reviewers consistently mention the comfort of the property, highlighting the spaciousness, the cosy log fire, and the overall calming energy. The property's ability to accommodate both large groups and family gatherings with ease contributes to its high comfort rating.

Facilities at Wild Meadow Barn are frequently commended, with guests mentioning the well-equipped kitchen, two dishwashers, and the maintenance of the property. The lake for swimming and the well-presented grounds are also noted as excellent features.

While guests express gratitude towards the hosts and mention a wonderful overall experience, there are no specific references to gifts or special thoughtful gestures that can be quantified, so this score is set to null.

About this property

Standing proudly on a raised position with spectacular views across the Bure Valley, surrounded entirely by a combination of woodland, lake, wildflower meadow and pasture, Wild Meadow Barn awaits your discovery. This sumptuous, luxury retreat allows hot tub hire, and there is a sunken fire pit that offers its guests a privileged window upon this wild landscape and direct access to bridleways and walking routes, allowing you a rare freedom to roam, explore and uncover the secrets of wild Norfolk.

As you enter Wild Meadow Barn, the calm and tranquillity of the surrounding landscape is complimented by the design and the furnishing within the house. A generous, open-plan living area, comprised of sitting room, kitchen and dining area forms the 'hub' of the house. From here, you're able to access the enclosed garden and outdoor dining area through one of the many bi-fold doors that seamlessly join the two areas. The kitchen is a gourmets delight, with built in ovens, electric hob, coffee machine and of selection of fridges, freezers. For private dining options, the owner has a chef that will be available for in-house catering. Enquire with the team for more details.

Five bedrooms have been appointed with luxury bedding and super-king beds (some of which can be made into twins upon request), allowing all of your group to look forward to a relaxing nights rest. Three of the four bedrooms on the ground floor offer direct access to the garden via their french doors, perfect for a coffee watching over a glorious sunrise. All bedrooms are accompanied by en-suite bathrooms, so no guest needs to be without. The pinnacle of the accommodation is found in the first floor bedroom, where you have a view over the wood, comfortable seating and the largest of the en-suite bathrooms. Perfect for a celebration!

Outside, the special nature of the location really comes to the fore. On every side you are surrounded by countryside, with a carefully looked after wild flower meadow offering a natural buffer. In the warmer months, guests can walk out into the meadow and set up with a picnic, or simply enjoy the constant activity of the native wildlife. For the more observant, you really must look to the skies for barn owls, red kites and kestrels while, underneath, Holly Blue butterflies race over the grassland. Adjacent to the property is an eight acre lake (without fish), in a woodland setting, which provides opportunities for swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking. Please be aware that the use of the lake is at your own risk and equipment is not provided. Bicycle hire can be arranged locally, as well as hot tub hire, subject to the rental cost and to a £50 charge direct to the owner. A wonderful example of what makes this rural part of Norfolk so special.

Within the enclosed garden area, the owners have set up sun loungers, dining furniture and a charcoal barbecue, beyond which there is also a fire pit that is well sheltered from the wind.

Additional Information:

Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).

Travel cot and high chair available on request.

Bedding is synthetic.

An additional charge of £50 is only applicable if a hot tub is being rented during the stay. It does not cover the rental of the hot tub, only the cost of the electricity and water that is required. Guests are responsible for the arrangement and payment of a hired hot tub. Please speak to our team for more information.

Reviews (21)

  • Mrs C

    Wow, what can I say… This house was amazing. We were a party of 9 with 2 dogs celebrating my 70th birthday. The open plan kitchen, dining and living space was perfect and the "chefs" in the party had everything they needed to create some lovely meals for us all. The dogs literally thought that they had died and gone to heaven with the lovely woodland and lake that they had to roam and play in. Simply wonderful and we will certainly be returning. Thank you for letting us share your wonderful house.

  • Mr C

    Excellent Everything perfect. Delightful spot. House beautiful. Well equipped. Could not fault it.

  • Mrs A

    Absolutely stunning barn. Perfectly placed in its own private grounds yet with access close to lots of shops and areas of interest, including the coast. It’s well placed for your Norfolk sight seeing yet perfect to just kick back and relax.The kitchen was so very well packed with every item you needed to make your stay perfect. There’s more than enough crockery etc to cover. There are 2 dishwashers even. Every detail has been well thought through. The barn is beautiful.The bedrooms spacious and the en-suites perfect.Everything worked as it should.The log fire was dreamy when the evening came. The house wasn’t cold at all, stats to set in each room. But it just made for a cosy relaxing evening. It could have done with a poker for the fire but nothing we couldn’t cope without.We had a wonderful stay and was sad when it came to an end. We can safely say it was the best place we’ve ever stayed at and will certainly be visiting again.

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