Guests say
Guests consistently praise 'The Barn' for its comfort, dog-friendly amenities, and the warm hospitality provided by the hosts, Karen and Stuart. The property's hot tub, comfortable beds, and beautiful gardens are frequently highlighted, alongside the convenience of dog facilities. The tranquil setting and the property's character contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Reviews overwhelmingly indicate that 'The Barn' is well-maintained and clean, with only a single mention of cobwebs and dog hair, suggesting these are exceptions rather than the norm.
The property is appreciated for its quiet and peaceful setting, with some guests noting the need to drive to reach attractions and amenities. The proximity to dog-friendly walks and a local pub is positively mentioned.
Guests frequently commend the comfortable beds and the overall cosy atmosphere of the property, contributing to a restful and relaxing experience.
The Barn's facilities, including the hot tub, dog agility course, and dog washing station, are highly praised. The well-equipped kitchen and secure garden for dogs are also appreciated, with only a minor note on internet connectivity.
While the reviews reflect the hosts' attentiveness and welcoming nature, there are no specific mentions of gifts, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts provided.
About this property
A beautifully furnished semi-detached cottage, in a courtyard setting in the quiet village of Saham Hills. With two spacious bedrooms, both boasting an en-suite bathroom, this Norfolk cottage is perfect for a romantic retreat or a getaway for a small family. The large open plan living area boasts a vaulted ceiling and a warming woodburning stove will make even the chilliest evening a pleasure, whilst the fabulous hot tub will soothe you as you relax after a day discovering this wonderful area. Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 26163 and 26592, together they sleep 10.
Saham Hills is a small village near to Watton in Norfolk. Just eight miles away is Swaffham and Thetford Forest is nearby.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms with en-suite slipper bath, shower, basin and WC: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x king-size double.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Shared external utility.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, dishwasher.
Large screen Smart TV, WiFi, a selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Private, enclosed gravelled garden with furniture and BBQ.
Shared use of lawned garden and large paddock with fun dog agility tests.
Shared use of hot tub (private use can be booked).
Four well-behaved pets welcome first two dogs are in cost additional £25pp after.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Please note: This property only accepts Friday changeovers.
Nearby points of interest
- Oxburgh Hall (National Trust)
- High Lodge Centre
- Dad's Army Museum
- Banham Zoo
Reviews (52)
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Simon
The host was really welcoming and attentive. The Barn was stunning, well maintained and accurately described on the website. Itâs really well kitted out, with very comfortable beds and everything you need in the kitchen. The hot tub was great and the grounds were lovely, great place to stay with dogs.
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Samuel
The beds were very comfy with good quality linen. The paddock area for the dogs to run free was great! Itâs an ideal place to get away from it all, but a car is definitely needed as the coast etc are at least an hour away as are most places of interest. Hosts were very helpful & obliging & made us feel very welcome during our stay
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Deborah
It is quite large so plenty of space and we liked that the bedrooms were at opposite ends of the building ensuring privacy from the in laws who visited and stayed with us for 4 of our 7 night stay. The beds were super king and the bedding was really soft and comfortable. The private secured little garden is great for the dogs and there were a further 2 really lovely areas where the dogs could play. The kitchen was well equipped and the sofa and TV area very comfortable. The owner was helpful when we needed a fan in one of the rooms and she was also helpful in recommending some pubs and places to visit. There is a utility area with a ton of tourist information flyers and maps, which I found useful when planning days out. CONS: We found dog hair (not ours) all over the sofas and cobwebs in the ceilings on the wooden beams. Whilst we appreciate this is a old barn, this could have been easily rectified with a deeper clean between guests. The front door double height glass entrance had dozens of dead flies stuck to the glass :-(. The front entrance was also tired with weeds and piles of leaves which again could have been swept up and tidied between guests. My husband also didn't appreciate being 'told off' by the owner for using the wrong hoover to clean up sand from the back seat of our car :-(. The owner did in fact tell me that they weren't able to afford the rates of local cleaners so they have taken to cleaning the property themselves. The property is located in a quiet residential road but there is nothing else nearby other than residential properties. The nearest pub was several miles away, and there were no shops within walking distance. This means we needed to drive everywhere with quite considerable distances and times involved, i.e. a day trip to the north Norfolk coast was a 3 hour round trip! This was a big issue for us as we spent so much of our time driving but we do appreciate this was mostly our fault as we didn't sufficiently note the distances involved and we didn't quite appreciate how large Norfolk was (so not a criticism of The Barn or Sykes).