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Great Barn Farm
East Anglia Norfolk King's Lynn
- From £95.70 a night
- 5 Properties Sleeping 2–36
- Cottage
An array of luxury, eco-conscious, self-catering accommodation, set on a working farm in the North Norfolk countryside
With five separate buildings, the site is capacious and inviting, and a wonderful spot to spend time with family, friends, or as a couple. The Farmhouse has plenty of original features and sleeps 16 in six bedrooms – all with a private bathroom or an en-suite. One is an amazing bespoke bunk room for six, perfect for children and adults alike. The house is full of spaces to get together, relax, eat and watch the fabulous Norfolk skies, while outside, you'll find a capacious garden with a tennis court.
The Cattle Shed is a five-bed space, though the cows are long gone, and in their place, there's room for 10 guests. Imagine stripped wood, brick walls, polished concrete flooring, underfloor heating and splashes of colour here and there. The reality is even more impressive. From the garden or through the 14-metre, south-facing window, savour picture-postcard countryside panoramas.
Fancy a romantic break with your other half? The Tack Room is a calming one-bed sanctuary, with a modern kitchen decked out using reclaimed materials, and sweeping views from the garden. The Piggery and Stables complete the picture: each with room for four people and full of rural charm, with original brick walls and wood-burners.
The added bonus? Each of the holiday homes has access to an indoor 12 x 6 metre pool, a Jacuzzi spa and a steam room. Swim a few lengths, watch as the kids splash about, or simply relax in the warmth of the 28.5 degrees Celsius water.
Once you've settled in, peruse the welcome app and decide what to do with your day: with the North Sea coast within easy driving distance, there are activities aplenty, including sailing, exploring the unspoilt waterways of the Broads and checking out sandy beaches such as Holme, Brancaster, or – slightly further afield – the fabulous stretch at Holkham. Culture fiends can get a fix at one of the stately homes, with Houghton Hall and Sandringham House just a quarter of an hour away. Back at the farm, there are numerous walks and cycle routes, including the Peddars Way, which runs across part of the farm. After a leisurely stroll, enjoy time back at Great Barn – these design-led and unusual spaces really are rather special.
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In total, across the farm, there are 5 barns. The Farmhouse, set in a huge private garden with its own tennis court, sleeps 16 in 6 rooms, all with private a bathroom. The Cattle Shed sleeps 10 in 5 rooms, all en-suite; The Piggery sleeps 4 in 2 rooms, one ensuite and one bathroom next to the bedroom; The Stables sleeps 4 in 2 rooms, all ensuite; and finally, The Tack Room sleeps 2 in one bedroom. The barns all have their own private garden with outdoor seating and BBQs in the summer and private parking areas. There are Smart TVs in the barns and fully equipped kitchens. We are suitable for remote working, with fast fibre broadband and plenty of plug sockets! The Farmhouse is usually only available for weekend stays. All other properties are available for short breaks and longer stays.Suitable For
We are happy for families and friends to come and stay with us, we do ask that you are considerate to our neighbours, as we are in a village, so loud parties are not really our thing. Come and stay with us for a relaxed get-together. Up to 2 dogs are allowed in both the Cattle Shed and Farmhouse, but not in our other barns.Nearby
There's plenty to do nearby, from country walks to exploring local attractions and activities. We have a handy app which we send to you before you arrive to help you get the most out of your stay with us.Food & Drink
The Dabbling Duck, in nearby Great Massingham is very popular with guests, as is Sculthorpe Mill near Fakenham.Open
Available all year.Family Friendly
Wonderfully family friendly, with a variety of accommodation and facilities to suit multiple family groups.Pricing
The Farmhouse – from £3248 - £5040 for a 3-night weekend
Cattle Sheds – from £2900 - £4500 for a week's stay, depending on the time of year, and short stays from £2050.
The Piggery – from £1150 - £1800 for a week's stay, depending on the time of year, and short stays from £780.
The Stables – from £11500 - £1800 for a week's stay, depending on the time of year, and short stays from £900.
The Tack Rooms – from £600 - £1100 for a week's stay, depending on the time of year, and short stays from £470.
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The Owner Says
Great Barn Farm is a series of converted barns all on a small site situated within our 1,350-acre arable farm. Our immediate area is a very beautiful and quiet part of Norfolk with gently rolling farmland, ancient woodlands and wildlife-filled fields and hedgerows. Our aim has been to take what has always been a beautiful range of farm buildings and convert them sympathetically. From the outside, we want them to appear as unconverted as possible, and on the inside, provide very comfortable, fun, design-led and unusual spaces. We like to rent houses when we go on holiday and have tried to incorporate elements of properties that have inspired us.
Location
Contact Website 07776 15 865 9 Great Barn Farm, Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1FUGetting There
From London, take the M11, then the A11, turning north onto the A1065 at the Mildenhall roundabout. Follow this to Swaffham, then head east on the A47 towards King’s Lynn. Just past Narborough, turn right off the A47 onto the B1153. Travel through East Walton, up the hill, down the other side, then turn righ,t signposted Gayton Thorpe. Go all the way through Gayton Thorpe, past the telephone box on your right, then another 5 houses on your left, and Great Barn Farm is around the corner on the left.
King's Lynn train station is 20/25 minutes away by taxi.Features
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