Guests say
Kestrel Barn offers spacious, well-equipped accommodation with en-suite rooms, a large enclosed garden, and a games room. It's well-suited for large groups and families, with a convenient location for exploring North Norfolk. Some issues with maintenance and cleanliness were noted, but overall, guests enjoyed the property's amenities and setting.
Cleanliness received mixed feedback. While some guests found the property clean, one review reported a significant fly infestation and unclean bed linen, suggesting inconsistency in cleanliness standards.
There is not enough information to accurately score the location. Reviews mention a 'great location' and proximity to the coast and a nature reserve, but no specific details are provided to assess the location comprehensively.
The property is praised for its comfort, with ample space for large groups and all en-suite rooms. The enclosed garden adds to the comfort, especially for those with children or pets.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and games room. However, issues with a small washing machine, a non-working dryer, and boiler problems indicate some maintenance concerns.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored, and it should be noted that any additional amenities or gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Impressive spacious barn, ideal for large families and groups, with exposed beams, four poster bed and wood burner..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 4: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Sleigh Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Use of external games room and mini gym with pool table, air hockey, table tennis, table football, running machine, rowing machine, cross-trainer and cycle (shared, open 6am-10pm - subject to private hire). Enclosed, walled, lawned garden with patio, terrace, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced moat within grounds. No stag or hen parties, family bookings only. This propery has a security deposit of £200. Electric vehicle charging is prohibited at this property.. Offering a welcoming holiday retreat for large families and groups, these four beautiful barn conversions, three of which are adjoining (CUL, CWL and UKC3286), and one detached property (UK11053), are full of charm and character with exposed beams, character flooring and equipped to offer all modern day comforts. Boasting a comfortable, open-plan living space with a wood burner and well-equipped kitchen, each barn has its own enclosed, walled, lawned garden with seating. There is a function hall on-site (with conference and catering facilities for up to 250 guests) which may be available for use by prior arrangement with the owner.
Neighbouring the owner’s farm, Piggyback Barns are situated in the peaceful village of Sculthorpe, just 8 miles from the Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, and rspb bird and nature reserves. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from the doorstep and fishing is nearby.
Fakenham, 2 miles away, offers good shops, restaurants, inns, a bowling alley, a cinema and a golf course. Bustling Burnham Market with village shops, inns and restaurants, is 7 miles away. Wells-next-the-Sea, 8 miles, offers an excellent sandy beach with colourful beach huts, a small shopping town centre with many inns and restaurants, and a picturesque fishing harbour - popular for fresh shellfish. Further along the coast is Brancaster an uncrowded sandy beach and golf course. Brancaster Staithe provides a popular venue for sailing and boating enthusiasts.
The traditional seaside towns of Heacham and Hunstanton offer an array of activities for all ages. Many places of historical interest and stately homes are within the surrounding area. 20 minutes drive away is the historical town of Kings Lynn for shopping, market place, restaurants, inns and theatre, and also Norwich city for excellent shopping, castle museum, cathedral, theatre, market place, restaurants and inns. Beach 8 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 44 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Families or couples only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
A £200 security deposit may be asked for on arrival. Please contact the owner in order to make this payment ahead of your stay. The deposit will be refunded within 14 days of your departure once the property has been checked and no damages are claimed.
Wi-Fi is free. During peak periods when all 30+ guests are streaming to their devices the connection 'can' be slow.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Carolyn Clarke
The accomodation is amazing, plenty of room for a large group with all en-suite rooms. The games room is a lovely addition too. The kitchen is well equipped with a huge cooker. Unfortunately the washing machine is very small and the dryer wasn’t working. It was noticed that the PAT testing was last done 3 years ago! The garden is enclosed and large but as we came in November we struggled to see the path in the dark and as check in is at 5pm we struggled to see our way on arrival.
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous accommodation for a family holiday. Well equipped and spacious . Lovely enclosed garden and the games room was a bonus. Parking on site and amenities within a short drive. Great location for exploring North Norfolk.
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Ria Webley
We have just returned from a week in the Kestrel Barn at Piggyback. I have never written a negative review before but feel compelled to highlight the awful experience we had so others can be made aware.We arrived on Monday at 5pm. It had been a long drive and it was starting to get dark. We had elderly family members that needed a rest but we were greeted with an infestation of flies. Every bedroom window was covered with hundreds and hundreds of flies and there were several dead flies on the windows sills, carpets and on the bed linen and towels. It was absolutely shocking! I immediately phoned the number in the Welcome Pack, and sent an email to the contact I had. I phoned several times and left voicemails and approximately an hour later, a cleaner arrived. I asked her to get rid of the flies and also replace the bed linen. She said that she would hoover up the flies but was not able to change the bed linen. Although the flies were hoovered up, it made us feel very uncomfortable all week.During the week, the boiler stopped working and we were left without hot water or heating. My husband went out and inspected the boiler, which had a sticker on it, noting that the boiler was due a service in June 2025 (four months ago). Again, the cleaner arrived and turned on the immersion so we could have hot water. It took all evening to warm up and we were still left without heating.When I raised these issues with the Piggyback team, they told me that the fly infestations are ‘normal’ in Norfolk, and ‘impossible to predict’. They told me that our barn had been cleaned the afternoon we arrived. Due to the sheer number of flies, I do not believe this.Since our return, I have raised these concerns with Piggyback Barns directly and actually requested a partial refund due to how unsatisfactory our stay was. I was accused of ‘threatening’ them. Please avoid!!