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What our customers say about their holidays

• Stacey - Verified booking

  We had the most incredible Christmas at Flint Barn.

  Two families came together to spend Christmas away for the very first time. 4 adults, 4 children ranging from 10 to 3 years old and 1 furry family member. A lot of planning went into our break and we were unsure how we would feel spending Christmas away from our homes. It was the best Christmas we have ever experienced. Upon arrival to Flint Barn we were stunned by how gorgeous it was. The photos had looked amazing and we were already excited for our stay, however no matter how good the photos appear the real deal is so much more amazing. Upon arrival we had some lovely gifts which were really appreciated and the doggy welcome pack was such a special touch. We read the story of Flint Barn’s renovation in the welcome pack and then it all made sense. We had already commented on how the holiday house felt so much more than that, it is so homely and it was clear someone had put a lot of thought and effort into all the little touches around the home. We had gone pretty prepared, even hiring a van to travel our items down (just in case Santa brought too many presents for us to fit in our cars home) but even so being there for Christmas dinner meant we needed lots of items for cooking and we were not let down. We’ve never been to a holiday home with so many every day items to hand! It feels like the home was a house, with someone behind it who cares very much about it and the experience that those staying there have. We couldn’t have been more grateful for that. We will most definitely be back, hopefully for many more Christmases to come and would come every year if we could afford to! We have made some very special memories here and thank the owners for sharing such a beautiful home and arranging those very special touches!!!

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  There were six of us staying for three nights and we all had a wonderful time in this delightfully restored barn.

  It is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped (including a pizza cutter, oven gloves and iron which a previous guest complained about lack of!). The description of the property is very accurate and describes the open mezzanine bedroom perfectly. We loved it's quirkiness and were not concerned about it being open. Two of the bathrooms are enormous with huge baths (one a jacuzzi); the third bathroom is very small and the shower head is quite low but for 3 nights it wasn't a problem for the couple in that room. That same downstairs bedroom has a very large patio style window and door but no windows - so it could get very warm at night if the guests are not happy to leave the door open at night. It opens onto a dirt farmers track so it's not enclosed in a garden. It's in a lovely quiet area surrounded by fields and countryside. We saw a deer outside one morning and loved the morning chorus! The Ship Inn in Mundesley served amazing fish and chips and we had a delicious evening meal at the friendly Vernon Arms in Southrepps. The property is easy driving distance to many places including Cromer and Blakeney - both well worth a visit. All in all we had a wonderful 3 nights, made all the better by knowing that we would be returning to Flint Barn each day! Thank you for allowing your property to be shared with guests.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  It was our first holiday in Norfolk and we had a great time.

  The house was off the beaten track which suited us fine as we like quiet. On first impressions the barn looked as advertised. We understand that it means a lot to the family, however it is quite tired in it's appearance. The sofas are smaller than they look on the pictures, difficult to sit comfortably when we all wanted to sit down after a busy day. The facilities in the kitchen were good but only one bin liner and 2 dishwasher tablets were provided which isn't adequate for 7 people. The bedrooms are comfortable, needs a mirror in the upstairs family room and a lamp as you can't turn the light off from the bed which means finding your way around in the dark. A couple of blinds were broken on our arrival not sure how long they have been like that. The iron didn't work either. It might be worth checking the electrics through the house as some of the lights were flickering too. Toilet rolls were cheap and as a result not enough provided for 7 people. In terms of the holiday we enjoyed Norfolk and had some great family time. In terms of value for money, this house needs some tlc if you are going to continue to charge your current prices.

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• Gail - Verified booking

  Overall a very pleasurable stay.

  There were a few "tiny" things that were raised during the stay. 1. We arrived at 4pm as instructed to find the cleaner still working. We had to wait around until she finished at 5pm which isn't great particularly when we didn't have a great deal of time with you and were asked to leave on Sunday so early. Please note it was not the cleaners fault - she was let down by a team member but measures should have been put in place for this. 2. When we asked for a fire we didn't expect to have to go and find our own logs/kindling. Thankfully your cleaner was very helpful and gave us directions to the local shops. 3. For a stay which included 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners we were only provided with 3 dishwasher tabs. 4. The seating in the main area, whilst generally comfortable did have hard wooden parts under the cushions at the end of each one - so whoever sat there, it was uneven and became uncomfortable after a while.

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• Julia - Verified booking

  Flint Barn is in a lovely location, peaceful and quiet.

  Great access to the lovely beaches and the broads. However previous guests have pointed out faults with the property loose taps, poorly fitted toilet seat, loose paving slabs, curtains that need rehanging. Water drainage problems in the showers and bath. This could be a wonderful place to stay, in my opinion it is being let down by the cleaning and maintenance companies. There was a bunch of fresh flowers that had been put in water that was extremely smelly. Spoiling what is meant to be a kind welcoming. We managed because there was only x 4 adults so we could make use of the showers and toilets that were in better working order. The garden was ideal for our dog. Not user friendly for toddlers and small children. With an eye to detail Flint Barn would be a fabulous holiday stay. Sykes please look after future guests and ensure the on going feedback from guests on cleaning and maintenance issues are resolved.

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