Hall Farm
ID: S1324852
- Bedrooms 9
- ・ Sleeps 18
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Hall Farm is a spacious and well-equipped cottage, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise the extensive facilities, including the swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, games room, and beautiful gardens. The property offers plenty of space both indoors and outdoors, making it perfect for children and adults alike. The owner is attentive and responsive, ensuring a welcoming stay. While some minor maintenance and cleaning improvements are suggested, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests returning year after year.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, with modern bathrooms and spotless bedding noted. However, a few reviews mention cobwebs and a need for more thorough cleaning in some areas, which slightly lowers the score.
The rural, secluded setting is highly valued by guests seeking privacy and tranquillity, with no nearby neighbours and plenty of outdoor space. The location is ideal for those wanting a peaceful retreat, though it may not suit everyone due to its remoteness.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and ample room for large groups. The house is described as homely and well-suited for all ages, though the presence of many stairs may pose challenges for those with mobility issues.
The property excels in facilities, with the pool, hot tub, sauna, games room, and large gardens being major highlights. Minor suggestions include more garden furniture and some maintenance to BBQs and pool equipment, but overall, the amenities are a standout feature.
Several guests mention a warm welcome from the owner, including thoughtful touches such as a cake on arrival. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A large 18th Century farmhouse with games room, swimming pool, hot tub and Jacuzzi. Plenty of character – ideal for a special occasion..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner, French Door Leading To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: 3 x Electric Oven, 3 x Electric Hob, Microwave, 2 x Fridge, Freezer, 2 x Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Living room 2: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Reading Room: Woodburner
Separate Toilet 1.
Separate Toilet 2.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Accessed Via Bedroom 2)
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet 3.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 6: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Third Floor:
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 8: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Accessed Via Bedroom 7)
Bedroom 9: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder at cost. Cot and highchair. External games room with table tennis and table football. Lawned garden with patio, BBQ and garden furniture. Indoor heated swimming pool (34ft x 15ft, depth 5ft) with shower and changing facilities (please bring own pool towels). Hot tub (private). Sauna (private). Bike store. Private parking for 10 cars. No smoking. Please note: The bedrooms on the first and third floor have interconnecting lockable doors.. Dating back to the 18th century, this elegant and spacious, grade II listed farmhouse stands detached, with large lawned gardens and exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool with an outdoor spa tub and indoor sauna.
It offers a substantial venue for large families or groups wishing to holiday together. The house boats a well-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and a games room including a table tennis table and table football. It is set amongst rural countryside with a network of quiet lanes offering good walking and cycling from the door. The highly acclaimed Church Farm, Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds Centre, Denver Windmill, sailing club and pay-and-play golf course, Welney Wildfowl Trust, the award-winning Hare Arms pub and Downham Market with its Friday and Saturday markets, are all within easy reach. There is also easy access to the lovely sandy beaches, and rspb nature and bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast.
The market town of Downham Market (6 miles) boasts a direct rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (1hr 20mins). It has a supermarket, shops, restaurants, inns, post office and bank. The medieval town of Kings Lynn (8 miles), complete with handsome waterfront offers an array of good shops, inns, restaurants, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes along the coastline, as well as nature reserves to protect the birds and plants which thrive here. The coastal road passes through many pretty rural villages, with popular tea rooms serving wonderful local food.
For those who enjoy a visit to the beach whilst on holiday, the seaside resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham boast beaches and an array of traditional seaside activities and attractions for all ages. Hunstanton (22 miles) has a pier with lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham (20 miles) is home to Norfolk Lavender and visitors may participate in guided tours of the expanse of lavender fields to observe the harvesting. Sandringham Estate - the Queen’s country residence, with its Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens and park are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence.
To the south lies Ely Cathedral, ‘Ship of the Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of Ely. Ely has an excellent Saturday market and a good variety of gift shops, as well as a pretty water front and boat hire. The historic city of Cambridge is easily accessible for the day and well worth a visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the city is by punt, which meanders through the city and passes many of the stunning university grounds. There are also many shops, pubs, restaurants and theatres. Norwich, famous for its cathedral, is also within easy reach, where a visit to the stunning cathedral is not to be missed, as is the famous mustard shop, with many new and old varieties can be purchased. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There are low banisters at the property.
There are steps within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Oxburgh Hall (National Trust)
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
This was our 6th family holiday in large house over the last 6 years. Our granddaughters thought that this one was the best one they had stayed in, need I say more
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Confirmed Guest
This was a wonderful house for the fifteen of us, with ages ranging from eight to eighty, and one dog. It was our third visit and we hope it won’t be the last. There is so much space and light at Hall Farm with robust flooring and furnishings, comfortable beds and bedding and spotless modern bathrooms. The pool is a generous size and was in use much of the time. There is plenty of land so we had sporting competitions galore and the new garden recliner chairs were popular too. There was a slight muddle over the time we had to vacate and the cleaners thought we has overstayed but we were allowed in early on the first day so not such a big issue when everything else was perfect.
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Linda Nelligan
We had a lovely time at Hall Farm but it is in need of some TLC. The house needs to be cleaned more thoroughly, there are cobwebs everywhere ( we know it is in the country but some of the cobwebs have been there a long time). The creaking floors and stairs need to be sorted out.The pool was great but the pool protection equipment is faulty and the doors need to be repaired properly