Hadleigh Farm Barn
ID: S37948
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
Hadleigh Farm Barn is a spacious, well-equipped cottage ideal for large families and groups, including those with dogs. Guests praise its ample space, excellent kitchen facilities, and peaceful rural setting close to King's Lynn and Norfolk attractions. The property is clean and comfortable, with thoughtful touches for families. Some maintenance issues and a recurring problem with flies were noted, but most guests enjoyed their stay and would return. The hot tub, enclosed garden, and friendly hosts are highlights, making it a popular choice for gatherings and holidays.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with fresh bedding and towels. However, some mentioned issues such as a dirty oven on arrival and a recurring fly problem, which affected their experience. Overall, cleanliness is generally good but could be improved with more attention to detail.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful rural location, proximity to King's Lynn, and easy access to Norfolk's coast and attractions. Guests appreciated the quiet setting and ample parking, though a few noted it is a drive from beaches and shops, making a car essential.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness and comfort of the property, with plenty of room for large groups and families. The open-plan living areas, comfortable lounge, and well-equipped bedrooms are appreciated, though some mention issues with mattresses and water pressure.
The property offers excellent facilities, including a hot tub, large kitchen, utility room, and enclosed garden. Guests value the two fridge freezers, ample seating, and family-friendly amenities. Some maintenance issues (e.g., water pressure, drainage, oven size, and minor repairs) and the fly problem were noted as areas for improvement.
Some guests received welcome packs or hampers, but these were considered minimal and are not guaranteed. The property provides useful family amenities (high chairs, cots, stair gates), but a few guests felt it lacked finer touches such as local information, toiletries, and starter supplies. Hosts are described as friendly and responsive.
About this property
Kings Lynn 6.6 miles. Perched on a rural arable farm close to the village of Ashwicken in Norfolk is this barn conversion, Hadleigh Farm Barn. This superb barn is ideal for families and friends who wish to enjoy time together in this wonderful part of Norfolk, whatever the weather. The cottage offers excellent accommodation with plenty of original character, and from the entrance hall there are double doors which open out into an impressive farmhouse kitchen with a large dining area, so everyone can enjoy eating together. There is also a sitting room with comfy seating surrounding a beautiful woodburning stove where you can sit and relax in the cooler evenings.
The ground floor also offers the benefit of a double bedroom with an en-suite wet room and a utility room, great for getting your outdoor kit dry after a day out walking! Upstairs, each bedroom offers ample space and storage; the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom which is shared by a further three comfortable bedrooms. Outside is an enclosed shingle garden area, which is perfect for pets and children, and a patio where you can enjoy summer dining or a morning coffee while planning your day. There is also a large shared grassed area at the entrance to the farm that can be used for dog walking and ball games.
If you do not want to drive, there are a selection of shops and restaurants within a leisurely walk, while just a few miles from this comfortable cottage is the Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton, where you will find an excellent selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The Queen's Estate at Sandringham should not be missed, whilst a further drive will take you to the lavender fields of Norfolk. The home of Caithness Crystal is in King’s Lynn where you can see pieces being produced before wandering through the factory shop. Within a short drive of the cottage there are seal watching trips, bird watching opportunities, golf, coastal walks and sailing trips, making this cottage an ideal base from which to explore this fantastic part of the country.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 915577, together sleeping up to fourteen people.
On the River Great Ouse sits the famous mediaeval port of King's Lynn, which dates to the 12th century. The town is a treasure mine for history buffs, with large merchant homes, art galleries, museums, and the Custom House, a Grade I listed edifice that was constructed in 1683 by Henry Bell. The town still has its original winding streets and lanes, and it has good shopping options, including a mix of major chains and specialty stores, as well as a number of bars and eateries. The West Norfolk shoreline is easily accessible by car, and most of the surrounding Norfolk countryside has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Particularly Hunstanton is well known for its stunning beaches and sunsets. A number of locations along the coast provide boat excursions, and the Norfolk Coast Cycleway connects King's Lynn with Cromer. A short drive away is Sandringham, the magnificent rural residence of The Queen, and it is highly recommended that you stop by the spectacular Visitor Center there.
EPC Rating: Band AAccommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Hot tub.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent, additional wood available to purchase from owner.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Off road parking for 5 cars.
Shingle garden with patio, furniture and barbecue.
Three well-behaved pets welcome (downstairs only).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 1.4 miles and pub 1.9 miles.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Note: There is a fenced pond in the grounds, children should be supervised.
Note: Property attached to a farm barn.
Please note: this property allows a minimum of 7 nights.
Please note: changeover day is a Saturday
Reviews (53)
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Yvonne
The hot tub was excellent. Some facilities though fell short, i.e. 2 extractors in bathrooms/toilets not working, basin plug and towel rail missing in downstairs WC, broken blind in downstairs bedroom, wet room prone to flooding around WC. Also lack of storage for toiletries in wet room. Property was quiet, peaceful and private. Overall itâs a good property.
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Nicole
The hosts were very accommodating letting us bring an extra dog and providing a welcome hamper on our arrival. Plenty of logs for the open fire provided too. The house could really do with a bigger oven considering it can accommodate 10 guests at a time, we struggled with this especially as it's Xmas. The hot tub became a bit smelly towards the end of the week, doesn't seem to have any chlorine in, but it was a nice addition to the house. The WiFi isn't great which does make you put your phones down at least
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Hazel
There were fly sprays provided, fly swatters, electric fly zappers, outdoor fly traps so it was a long standing problem. They were all over food whilst cooking and some were found in food just cooked. We had to hoover the floor to remove all the dead ones and try to catch live ones. My daughter went home after two days as she had two young children and didnât feel it was a safe environment for them. We bought two more outdoor fly traps but it made very little difference. My husband came home with a hacking cough which I believe was caused by the continual fly spraying. I have also been ill since our return. We all left the property early as it was a very stressful environment constantly battling with the flies. The water pressure in the house was very poor and by the end of the week non existent upstairs. Toilets taking ages to fill after flushing and the kitchen sink not draining despite our being very careful not to allow anything to go down the drain. The hot tub had also started to smell by Thursday and could not be used. It could be a stunning house with some refurbishment and serious attention to the fly problem. More storage is needed to enable all food items to be protected from flies. The instructions for the hob were in German and French which didnât help. It could be we were unlucky but our holiday was totally spoilt by the fly situation.