Guests say
Owl Barn is a spacious and charming cottage in a peaceful location near Cromer, ideal for exploring the Norfolk coast and countryside. Guests appreciate its cosy atmosphere, well-equipped kitchen, and abundance of books and games. The property is dog-friendly and offers a homely feel, with several reviewers noting thoughtful touches on arrival. Some minor maintenance issues and parking challenges were mentioned, but overall, guests enjoyed relaxing stays and would consider returning.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few noted issues such as unclean pans, a fireplace not cleaned from previous guests, and the need for some TLC. Linen and towels were generally clean, but some bedding could be refreshed.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity, proximity to Cromer and the coast, and suitability for walks. Some found it a little hard to find initially, and parking was occasionally tight, but overall the setting is a highlight.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, spacious, and comfortable, with good bedding and a homely feel. Some mentioned creaky floorboards, limited lounge seating for six, and occasional noise, but these did not detract significantly from their stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with books, games, and kitchen essentials. However, some maintenance issues were reported, such as shower heads needing descaling, a broken shower door, hot water problems, and a washing machine not working properly. Parking can be awkward for larger vehicles.
Several guests appreciated welcome packs with bread, eggs, milk, and butter, as well as kitchen basics like tea and coffee. While these thoughtful touches are mentioned, please note they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovely traditional Norfolk barn conversion in the heart of the coastline.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Travel cot available. Welcome pack. Garden with patio. Private parking for 1 car ; Additional on road parking. No smoking or vaping inside property.. A traditional barn conversion in the heart of the stunning North Norfolk coastline, Owl Barn offers a warm welcome to guests looking for a relaxing break where they can be sure of a good night’s sleep but are close to all that this area has to offer. Just of the coast road itself, once you have found yourself winding down the little track to the barn you will start to relax and unwind. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms this quirky little property offers a spacious living area with a glorious open fire making this the perfect choice whatever the time of year. Situated between two of the loveliest beaches in the area, Overstrand and Mundesley, head east or west from here and discover a great range of beach habitats form sand and shingle beaches, rolling sand dunes, picturesque quays and salt and clay marshes.
Head to Cromer and build sandcastles, go paddling or wild swimming and take a walk along the famous pier and Edwardian promenade. Visit Winterton-on-Sea and wander along the grassy dunes, or head to Wells-next-the-Sea and watch the pretty little boats bobbing on the much-photographed quayside. You are also within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads and can be enjoying lunch Broadside within 40 minutes. Hire you own day launch and be captain of your own ship for the day or join a tour. Nature lovers will really enjoy the Broads but will also find lots of other great spots in Sheringham Park, rspb Cley Marshes and Sculthorpe and Pensthorpe Nature Reserves. History buffs will discover numerous local museums, the Felbrigg, Blickling, Holkham, Houghton and Sandringham Estates, the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and the Muckleburgh Collection all within easy reach. And history buffs and shopaholics alike should make time for a trip to the medieval city of Norwich with its Norman castle and award-winning open-air market and Lanes. And after all that fun and with lungs filled with sea air, you are sure to have worked up an appetite, so you’ll be pleased to discover that lots of lovely cafés, restaurants and inns nearby, many of which serve seasonal local produce and most of which offer good hearty home cooked food, in enormous Norfolk portions. Then it is back to Owl Barn for a lovely night’s sleep. Beach 1 mile. Pub within 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
Had a lovely 4 night stay. The cottage is very spacious but manages to retain a cosy feel. Loved the exposed brick and flint. The welcome package of bread, butter, eggs. milk etc was a lovely touch. Kitchen was well equipped and also had a lot of the bare essentials such as cooking oil, tea, coffee, sugar etc. which was very useful.Having a shower downstairs as well as upstairs is great when 6 people are staying. Water got very hot and even the taps got too hot to touch in the bath. Smaller back bedroom also got sweltering because of the immersion heater being on but we just switched it off at night. A fan would be useful in hot Summer months. Would book again!
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Paul Margett
Nice and spacious and in a quiet location. Parking was a little tight, especially if you have more than one car. The driveway is in a very bad condition. Nicely located for trips into Cromer, Sheringham or Overstrand. Well stocked with books and games. And dog friendly
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely dog friendly cottage, for three families the parking situation was a bit odd and even the allocated single parking spot is very narrow and made more awkward by the neighbours selection of metal posts and cones, not ideal.