Swallows Barn is consistently praised for its cosy, warm atmosphere and comfortable furnishings, including delightfully comfortable beds. The property is well-decorated and offers a safe environment for young children. Its location is ideal for exploring North Norfolk's attractions, with a quiet, rural setting that's perfect for a peaceful retreat. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome pack, though it's noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is highly regarded for being central to explore the North Norfolk coast, with proximity to local attractions like Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer. The rural setting is appreciated for its tranquillity.
Guests find the cottage warm and cosy, with underfloor heating and a log burner adding to the comfort. The beds and pillows are extremely comfortable, contributing to a restful stay.
The property is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, a gas barbecue, and outdoor dining area. However, there is a mention of an unworkable TV and suggestions for better lighting outside and a clothes airer, indicating some room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The hosts are commended for providing a lovely welcome pack, which is a thoughtful touch. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and not a guaranteed amenity for guests.
Nestled in the tranquil village of Little Snoring just 5 miles from the Norfolk Coast aonb, this idyllic retreat is ideally situated in the heart of the countryside. Perfect for families or groups of friends, the cosy open-plan living space is warmed by a crackling wood burner, with a tranquil lawned garden and rear courtyard awaiting outside.
This welcoming hideaway combines contemporary styling with characterful exposed beams and plenty of natural light. Upon entering, a hallway leads to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where two sets of French doors create a connection with the landscaped courtyard. The well-equipped kitchen is ready for preparing delicious meals, and the sleek dining table invites you to enjoy sociable meals. After dinner, the inviting lounge provides the perfect space to unwind on sumptuous sofas. A utility room and a separate cloakroom complete the ground floor. At the end of the day, three stylish bedrooms offer a tranquil upstairs retreat. The master bedroom features a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, while the second king-size room and the twin bedroom share a well-equipped family bathroom. Outside, the front of the property boasts a lawned area with garden furniture, providing a safe space for children to play. At the rear, the secluded courtyard offers a perfect setting for al fresco dining.
The village itself boasts a pub, a shop, and a post office, all within a few hundred metres of your door. For a touch of Georgian charm, visit the nearby town of Holt (10 miles), known for its art galleries and antique shops, along with various dining options. The village of Thursford (4 miles) showcases a magnificent collection of steam engines and organs, and it's the place to discover new Christmas traditions at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. The market town of Fakenham (3 miles) provides all your everyday needs, and you can also try your luck at Fakenham Racecourse.
Mr Harrison
We enjoyed a lovely two-week stay at Swallows Barn over the Christmas and New Year period. The house is cosy and warm, comfortable (the beds were delightfully so!), decorated to a high standard and has almost everything guests would need for their stay. We particularly enjoyed the roaring fire on a cold winter day, but the house is luxuriously warm even without, with underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen is a little on the small side, but we had no problems rustling up Christmas dinner on the big day. The quiet, rural location of the cottage suited us perfectly and I can imagine having the outdoor space, front and back, would be a real bonus in the summer months. The house is very well located for a number of local places of interest. We enjoyed visits to Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer, and Brancaster and Holkham beaches are unmissable. Our only recommendations would be better lighting leading up to the property, as we arrived in darkness and it was very hard to find our way in pitch black, a clothes airer for laundry, as we had nowhere to hang wet clothes straight from the machine, and our only real disappointment was the owners/managing agents refusing to decorate the house over the festive period, not something we've experiences on the many occasions we've booked to go away for Christmas. Even a simple, inexpensive artificial tree would have been nice, so that the children had somewhere to place their presents. Would highly recommend Swallows Barn and would happily stay again (maybe just not over Christmas!!!).
Mrs Barton
We had a very enjoyable short break as a family of 6. Very useful to have 3 toilets. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Kitchen doesn't have tons of cupboard space but enough to fit a small shop of essentials and the fridge and freezer are large. The utility and hall area great for dumping coats and shoes. Not cold enough for the log burner but that looked lovely too. 15-20 mins from Holkham and Wells, so perfectly located for highlights of the area.
Mrs Linskill
A lovely comfortable & well set out cottage. Tucked away at the rear of the complex with private front & back gardens. We had a great stay only marred by the unworkable tv - despite a call to the office. Hopefully now sorted or with instructions.
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