Guests say
The Old Workshop offers a spacious, homely retreat ideal for families, with a standout swimming pool and farm setting that children especially enjoy. Guests appreciate the peaceful rural location, well-equipped accommodation, and friendly staff. While some mention minor maintenance issues and dated décor, the property is generally comfortable and provides good value. The proximity to local attractions and the presence of animals add to the charm, making it a popular choice for family get-togethers and relaxing breaks.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, though a few noted cobwebs, the need to wash crockery on arrival, and some evidence of previous leaks. Overall, cleanliness is satisfactory but could be improved with more attention to detail.
The rural, peaceful setting on a working farm is highly praised, with easy access to the coast and local attractions. Some guests noted the need for a car and minor confusion with directions, but overall the location is considered a strong positive.
Guests generally found the accommodation comfortable, warm, and spacious, with well-equipped facilities. Some mentioned creaky floorboards, beds, and minor issues with radiators or bathroom locks, but these did not significantly detract from their stay.
The swimming pool is a major highlight, along with the playground and animal encounters. Facilities are well-suited for families and larger groups, though some areas (playground, décor, furniture) could benefit from refurbishment and maintenance.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or special touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
There is so much choice of things to see and do nearby including beaches, museums and a great selection of places to eat and drink..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Biomass central heating included. Stairgate available on request. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars.. All properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Laundry room (shared with other properties on-site). Grounds with sitting-out area, garden furniture and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Indoor swimming pool (shared with other properties on site). Fishing on-site. No smoking. Please note: There are unfenced lakes and unfenced ponds in the grounds, 100 yards away.. Families return year after year to Moor Farm Stable Cottages and it is so easy to see why. Boasting lovely on-site fishing lakes and a children’s play area, Moor Farm Stable Cottages offers something for everyone. Located on their working beef farm, the owners have worked hard to make sure these terraced barns have a traditional farmhouse feel, which is in keeping with the site, and all are well equipped to provide a great base for your holiday.
Those seeking ground floor accommodation will enjoy the Stable Cottages (refs UKC3741, UKC3742, UKC3743, UKC3744, UKC3745 and UKC3746). Stable Cottage 8 (ref UKC3747) is also arranged on one floor but there is a flight of stairs to take you up to it. Littlewoods Barn (ref UKC3737) and Baileys Barn (ref UKC3738) are also both single storey and enjoy a quiet position that is just a five-minute walk from the farm and all its great facilities. The Old Workshop (ref UKC3740) is on-site and offers light and airy accommodation for up to eight guests, and Dairy Cottage (ref UKC3735) and Pond Cottage (ref UKC3736) both boast a range ideal for cooking delicious meals. Dating back over 300 years, Moor Farm Cottage (ref UKC3734) has a lovely open fire to relax around, and Church Farm Barn (ref UKC3739) offers a cosy wood burner.
Keen fisherman will enjoy the on-site lakes and ponds, and fishing is included in your stay so there are no supplements to pay; also included is access to the children’s play area so you really won’t have to venture too far to have a great holiday. If you can tear yourself away, you will find yourself in Wells-next-the-Sea in just under half an hour. Here there is a lovely mix of artisan and traditional seaside shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and amusements. There is also a narrow gauge railway that takes you to the gorgeous wide, sandy beach and a much photographed quay. Equidistant is the bustling coastal market town of Sheringham, with Sheringham Park, North Norfolk Railway and two museums. Head along the coast and visit Cromer with its famous Edwardian seafront and pier. Travel east or west along this stunning coastline and you will find a chain of pretty seaside towns and villages offering marshes, beaches and quays. Make time for a trip to the medieval city of Norwich, with its splendid Norman castle, museums and guided ghost walks. Go shopping in the Norwich Lanes, alleyways of colourful independent shops, and then enjoy a meal, perhaps before taking in a show at one of the theatres. Norwich is just a 30-minute drive but there are also very good park and ride links. Beach 20½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 74 guests.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (18)
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Lucy Everett
Another lovely stay, we’ve been before and we will come again.
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Paul Smith
Good facilities for a larger family, Everything you need is supplied. Small issue dealt with quickly by host. Needs repair to recent ek but otherwise very clean and tidy. Nice for kids having access to animals, playground and swimming pool. Complex is large and ideal for family get togethers, which is what we will explore next time
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Sarah Mann
The postcode and property pinpointed on cottages.com was the wrong house. There are two "the old workshops" very close together and as we arrived late at night it took an hour to find the correct property due to the map being wrong on our booking confirmation. A simple map labelling the properties on Moor Farm would have been very useful. Once inside the property, only one out of six of the lightbulbs in the entrance and stairs was working. The downstairs bedroom was unusable as there has obviously been a problem from the upstairs bathroom as there was evidence of water damage on the ceiling and black mould. There was a window open in the upstairs bathroom that couldn't be closed and this constantly let flies in, and with being on a farm there were a considerable amount. The fly killer in the kitchen did very little to reduce the number. The property had obviously been empty for a while as the cobwebs were immense and the crockery, cutlery and glassware all needed a good wash before use. The living room furniture was very well used with very little support left. On the plus side the beds were comfortable. All in all this property needs a lot of renovation and some of the furniture replacing and it would make for a much more enjoyable holiday. We didn't use the pool as we were unsure how well it would be maintained with how poorly the property was maintained.