Guests say
Far Barn in Norfolk offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, with guests particularly enjoying the duck pond and enclosed garden. The property is praised for its stunning decor, spaciousness, and high-quality appliances. Its location is central to various attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including welcome packs and provisions for children. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. While some guests found the property to be spotless, others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and cleanliness standards not being met. The inconsistency suggests room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its centrality to attractions and the peaceful, secluded setting. Guests enjoyed the proximity to beaches, towns, and the countryside, making it a well-regarded feature of the property.
Comfort levels are generally high, with guests finding the property cosy and the beds comfortable. However, some guests noted issues with mattresses and sofa comfort, indicating that while satisfactory, there could be enhancements to the comfort provided.
Facilities are well-received, with the property being well-equipped and offering amenities like a log burner and a well-appointed kitchen. Maintenance issues such as worn furniture and minor repairs were noted, but overall, the facilities met guests' needs.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs and duck feed. These gestures contribute positively to the experience, although it is noted that such gifts are a bonus and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Located on the outskirts of Fakenham market town, with the cultural city of Norwich in striking distance, Far Barn is a Grade 2 listed former Hay Barn which has been beautifully converted allowing couples and families with or without your canine friends to explore North Norfolk. Tucked away down a quiet village road, Far Barn over looks a Green enclosing a large pond which is teaming with ducks, rabbits and wildlife. Accessed via the main country roads, this attractive property sits at the end of a private driveway, with its very own enclosed garden and off-road parking space. You will be welcomed into the open-plan living room, which oozes character and has plenty of space for enjoying your down time. Scrumptious meals can be prepared in the kitchen, before you all get together around the dining table and chat about times gone by, as you enjoy the views out over the pond. There is an electric woodburner-effect stove in the sitting area, pleasantly taking the chill of a cool winter's night as you relax and discuss further plans for the rest of your trip. When the night draws in, choose to retire to bed upstairs where you will find the master, mezzanine double bedroom resting under the eaves, with a roll-top bath tub, basin and WC behind a screen, giving you some added privacy. Alternatively either the bunk room or the double, both located on the ground level and accompanied by a wet room, which has a large walk-in shower cubicle.
To the outside, your private enclosed garden awaits, allowing the children to play safely while you prepare a meal to have alfresco-style on the patio or even barbeque on the decking whilst enjoying the summer evenings. This is a superb location with lots of attractions nearby, including the Pensthorpe Natural Park, Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve and the whole of the Norfolk coast AONB. Fakenham town centre has a plethora of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a Farmers' Market and interesting side streets to explore. You are also only eight miles from the village of Thursford, where the annual Christmas Spectacular regularly draws audiences throughout November and December. Just on the doorstep of this property is Fakenham Golf Club, this 9 hole par71 course playing back equalling 18 holes is perfectly situated because of its coupling with the racecourse and sports centre. North Norfolk is renowned for its spectacular coastline, with miles of glorious beaches, seaside communities and a beautiful hinterland of rolling countryside and picturesque market towns and villages. North Norfolk must be the birdwatching capital of the UK and is blessed with a multitude of bird watching areas with diverse habitat that includes reedbeds, saltmarches and fresh water lagoons, and you can even take a boat trip if your feeling a little more adventurous to see our seal colony at Blakeney Point. A must visit location with plenty to do for couples, families and children. Ideally located just 10 minutes from the coast in the rural village of Sculthorpe Far Barn is just minutes away from both Fakenham and Burnham Market. The cultural city of Norwich is less than 40 minutes away with easy access to Cromer to visit the historic Pier, Sandringham for a Royal visit or Holkham Hall where families can cycle, picnic and enjoy the stunning grounds. Wells-Next-the-Sea homes a beautiful blue flag beach, voted one the best beaches in Britain to paddle in the sea, build sand castles and see the characterful beach huts. Wide sandy beaches offer extensive bird watching panorama across The Wash. This is a superb cottage for a varied holiday in Norfolk.
Fakenham is famous for its horse racing and offers a series of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Often referred to as the Gateway to Norfolk this town is ideal for exploring this beautiful county. Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham and Burham Overy are close by, for a lovely day out to the coast, with beaches, birdwatching and miles of pine forests.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor adult bunks, 1 x mezzanine double with en-suite bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with wood burning stove and electric fire.
Electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV, DVD player, Playstation, WiFi and hairdryer.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.A second car can be parked just outside the main gates on some communal space by the pond Lockable bike shed.
Enclosed garden with decking area, BBQ and patio furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note; There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £125 for this property
Reviews (52)
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James
Things that could be better are the cleanliness - I get that it is dog friendly, but we found hairs everywhere, even in the bath, which was pretty off-putting. The second floor bedroom is a mezzanine with a really short bed that an average size male adult is too tall for. There is also no wall, so no barrier to the living / kitchen area downstairs.
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Anne
Also buried in the shed was a Henry vacuum cleaner but without a floor attachment and tube. As conscientious dog owners we wanted to clean up hair and debris a couple of times during the stay. The upstairs mattress was very comfortable but the downstairs ones were less so. The larger sofa was quite saggy and low making it trickier for older guests, and far too many cushions everywhere that required dumping on the spare bunk! Otherwise all was lovely. We found neither of the fire lighters worked and no matches to be found so we went without the fire on the first evening. Luckily we do carry a dog guard when we travel but it may be useful to mention one may be needed to prevent them getting upstairs. On the whole a lovely place to stay, so easy for so many beaches and a very secure garden.
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Beth
Well appointed and stocked with everything you need to cook if you wanted to. Garden is a great sun trap and glad there was a BBQ to make the most of the outdoors. Only small draw back was the extension lead with lots of wires would have been a hazard for small children but as we didnât have any with us it was not a problem