Guests say
Willow Barn is a spacious and well-equipped property, ideal for large family gatherings or groups of friends. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, helpful hosts, and the added bonus of a hot tub and large garden. The location is convenient for exploring the Norfolk Broads and nearby beaches. While most found the barn comfortable and practical, a few mentioned minor maintenance issues and suggested some updates. Overall, the property offers a welcoming and enjoyable stay, with plenty of amenities for a relaxing break.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with multiple guests describing the property as spotless and very clean. Only one review mentioned a damp smell and a drain issue, but the overwhelming majority found the barn exceptionally well maintained in terms of cleanliness.
The location is praised for its proximity to the Norfolk Broads, beaches, and local attractions. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting and easy access to nearby towns, though one review noted some difficulty with directions.
Guests found the barn comfortable, spacious, and suitable for large groups, with the benefit of en suite bathrooms. Some minor issues were noted, such as bedroom doors and furniture, but these did not significantly detract from the overall comfort.
Facilities such as the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, and large garden were highly valued. Some guests mentioned maintenance issues (e.g., bathroom smells, door locks, and showers), but most found the amenities more than adequate for their needs.
Hosts are described as friendly and helpful, with one group offered a complimentary boat trip after reporting issues. While this gesture was appreciated, such gifts are not guaranteed for all guests. The hosts' responsiveness and willingness to assist were consistently noted.
About this property
Enjoy a special occasion at this property, where gourmet meals can be arranged and which also has its own hot tub..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet.
Oil central heating and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £250. Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Highchair. Hot tub (private). Day boat hire avail from owner. Gourmet meals avail on request. No smoking. Nestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn (ref CZB) and single-storey Beech Barn (ref CZU) and Alderfen Barn (ref UK30458) are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner.
For Beech Barn (ref CZU), between Easter and the 16th July, and the 1st September-1st November, for 7 night bookings the owner is offering free boat hire for one day.
Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is Bewilderwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.
Beech Barn (CZU), Willow Barn (CZB), Alderfen Barn (UK30458) and Kings Lodge (UK39013) can be booked together to accommodate up to 36 guests
Free WiFi
Gourmet meals available on request (by a company called chef2dine4) - to book, contact Owner. Day boat can be booked with owner direct, guest can find more information from www.wayfordmarine.com.
There is a security deposit of £250. Please contact the owner 2 weeks prior to arrival, during office hours to arrange payment.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (21)
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Penny Collins
Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. Lovely garden, very peaceful and with hot tub and great for the dog to run in. Beautiful area close to the broads and near the coast. Local pubs friendly and serving good food. Very comfortable inside and ensuite in all the bedrooms. Instructions without satnav to find the barns were a bit confusing. Some roads had different names and we had to ask at the church for help.
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Jane Wilkinson
A lovely big house for all of our families. I must praise who ever does the cleaning as the property was spotless. The only issues we had was there no doors on the upstairs bedrooms to keep the noise low for the younger children while they slept in the evening. Also i would suggest through the house to have thicker curtains. Apart from that a lovely holiday home. Hot tub was lovely for all the family.
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Confirmed Guest
On our arrival at the barn there was a horrendous damp smell as soon as we opened the front door, we soon discovered it was the bathroom in the middle bedroom. The bathroom window was wide open so it’s obvious there was a problem. We had to put up with that all weekend.1st bedroom had a make shift lock on the inside of the door as it didn’t shut properly, I wasn’t happy for my mum to use the lock in case we needed to get in there as she’s 92.Couldn’t open or close bathroom door in 3rd bedroom as it hit on the bed, had to do some furniture rearranging.Top two bedrooms- the one on the right had a leaking shower which started dripping through the ceiling on to my granddaughter sitting on the sofa in the living room, a problem they said has been ongoing for 2yrs. We couldn’t use that shower all weekend.The left bedroom had a bathroom door that didn’t close, people do like a bit of privacy.And to top it all the backdoor had a faulty lock so we had to push the sofa across the back door to jam it shut. We had 2 young children sleeping downstairs. When the owner came the next day he said “ we live in the country, no need to have locking doors” I thought that was strange when their place had CCTV all the way round.On a brighter note the owners sent their maintenance guy round and he done some make-do repairs but we personally thought the place needs some TLC and then paying customers will be more than happy to return to Willow Barn…it seems a bit unloved.After calling the owners and reading of the list of snags they did offer us a complimentary boat trip along the broads. This was absolutely beautiful and such a wonderful place to live