Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Heydon for its cleanliness, comfortable amenities, and excellent location, ideal for coastal holidays and exploring the area. The property's well-equipped facilities, including a swimming pool, are frequently highlighted, alongside the thoughtful touches such as wine and shortbread. The tranquil setting and proximity to dog-friendly beaches and local attractions contribute to a highly recommended and enjoyable stay.
Reviewers repeatedly commend the property for its spotless and beautifully clean condition, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is highly praised for being perfect for coastal holidays, with easy access to beaches and local sights, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Comfort is frequently mentioned, with guests finding the accommodation warm, well-equipped, and comfortable, including the beds and living spaces, ensuring a relaxing stay.
Facilities such as the swimming pool and well-equipped kitchen receive positive feedback, with guests appreciating the opportunity to book private swimming slots and the overall maintenance of the property.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful gestures like wine and shortbread, although it is politely noted that such gifts are a delightful surprise and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
The Heydon is situated in a quintessential rural setting close to the village of Roughton and barely two miles from the premier coastal resort of bustling Cromer. This delightful cottage is a converted farm building forming part of a small complex of nine barns. With shared use of a heated indoor pool, this hideaway is a perfect base from which to explore the delights that North Norfolk has to offer, at any time of year.
The barn is on one level and full of character with flint walls, vaulted ceilings and beams, and it is warm and cosy with underfloor heating. Comfortable and well-equipped with an enclosed and attractive courtyard garden, the property enjoys great views across quiet, open farmland leading to the coast. The locality is good for wildlife as guests have spotted hares, red kite, and red-legged partridges running round the site. The pool is fabulous with private one hour swim slots bookable daily in the pool entrance when you arrive. Guests love the rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy of a one hour swim to themselves. Apart from in January, the 13 m x 6m heated pool is open daily between 9:00am and 18:00pm for private swimming. Outside the pool complex is a play area, featuring a wooden climbing frame and swings.
The Heydon is a wonderfully romantic retreat for couples, but equally suitable for someone wishing to holiday alone. The area is beautiful with the National Trust properties of Felbrigg and Blickling close by and the impressive Sheringham Park is a short drive away. Roughton has a petrol station and shop, open 24/7, and a pub serving food. Cromer has an abundance of cafes, restaurants, and some of the best fish and chips for miles around.
The Heydon’s neighbouring property, the equally charming The Felmingham sleeps four guests, and booked with The Heydon for larger groups.
Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Pillows and duvet are synthetic fibre.
Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
Swimming towels are not provided - please remember to bring your own.
There is no lifeguard on duty - please do not swim alone or leave children unsupervised.
Although no starter pack is provided at this property, the owner will leave a lovely welcome treat for you.
Please note: The swimming pool will be closed between 5th to 19th January 2026
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (99)
-
L & Family
Very pleasant, clean stay. Visited local areas and eaten at New Inn – good home cooked food, also fish & chip shop opposite. A good beach to let the dog off Overstrand. Good holiday break. Would come back, thanks. We liked the idea of booing for swimming pool.
-
Mrs H
The Heydon is quiet and private and we really appreciated the pool. It was clean and comfortable, very convenient for the coast. We even used the nearby train into Norwich one day which was good. Made for a very relaxing week.
-
Miss C
I have stayed here previously & found The Heydon very comfortable and well equipped.