Hadleigh Farm Barn
ID: S37948
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
Hadleigh Farm Barn is a spacious and well-equipped property, appreciated for its comfort and rural charm. Guests have enjoyed the ample space, welcoming touches, and the property's suitability for large groups and families. While some minor issues with facilities have been noted, the overall experience is one of relaxation and enjoyment in a beautiful setting.
The property generally receives high praise for cleanliness, with guests finding it in a very clean condition upon arrival. However, there are isolated comments about a dirty oven and issues with flies, which slightly impact the overall perception of cleanliness.
The location is appreciated for its quiet, rural setting and proximity to King's Lynn and local attractions. While it is well-regarded for its peacefulness and accessibility, the distance from beaches and the presence of flies due to the rural environment have been minor drawbacks for some guests.
Comfort is a strong point for this property, with spacious and comfortable bedrooms and living areas. However, some guests have noted issues with water pressure in showers and the need for more powerful showers, as well as the need for mattress replacements, which affects the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped for large groups, with ample space and a good range of kitchen equipment. Criticisms include a small oven for the number of guests, weak showers, and some maintenance issues like a blocked drain and a need for better drainage in the wet room.
While some guests have mentioned appreciating the small touches like a welcome radio and the provision of tea, coffee, and biscuits, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately score the thoughtfulness of the property in terms of gifts or additional welcoming gestures.
About this property
Kings Lynn 6.6 miles. Perched on a rural arable farm close to the village of Ashwicken in Norfolk is this barn conversion, Hadleigh Farm Barn. This superb barn is ideal for families and friends who wish to enjoy time together in this wonderful part of Norfolk, whatever the weather. The cottage offers excellent accommodation with plenty of original character, and from the entrance hall there are double doors which open out into an impressive farmhouse kitchen with a large dining area, so everyone can enjoy eating together. There is also a sitting room with comfy seating surrounding a beautiful woodburning stove where you can sit and relax in the cooler evenings. The ground floor also offers the benefit of a double bedroom with an en-suite wet room and a utility room, great for getting your outdoor kit dry after a day out walking! Upstairs, each bedroom offers ample space and storage; the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom which is shared by a further three comfortable bedrooms. Outside is an enclosed shingle garden area, which is perfect for pets and children, and a patio where you can enjoy summer dining or a morning coffee while planning your day. There is also a large shared grassed area at the entrance to the farm that can be used for dog walking and ball games. If you do not want to drive, there are a selection of shops and restaurants within a leisurely walk, while just a few miles from this comfortable cottage is the Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton, where you will find an excellent selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The Queen's Estate at Sandringham should not be missed, whilst a further drive will take you to the lavender fields of Norfolk. The home of Caithness Crystal is in King’s Lynn where you can see pieces being produced before wandering through the factory shop. Within a short drive of the cottage there are seal watching trips, bird watching opportunities, golf, coastal walks and sailing trips, making this cottage an ideal base from which to explore this fantastic part of the country. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 915577, together sleeping up to fourteen people.
On the River Great Ouse sits the famous mediaeval port of King's Lynn, which dates to the 12th century. The town is a treasure mine for history buffs, with large merchant homes, art galleries, museums, and the Custom House, a Grade I listed edifice that was constructed in 1683 by Henry Bell. The town still has its original winding streets and lanes, and it has good shopping options, including a mix of major chains and specialty stores, as well as a number of bars and eateries. The West Norfolk shoreline is easily accessible by car, and most of the surrounding Norfolk countryside has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Particularly Hunstanton is well known for its stunning beaches and sunsets. A number of locations along the coast provide boat excursions, and the Norfolk Coast Cycleway connects King's Lynn with Cromer. A short drive away is Sandringham, the magnificent rural residence of The Queen, and it is highly recommended that you stop by the spectacular Visitor Center there.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Hot tub.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent, additional wood available to purchase from owner.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Off road parking for 5 cars.
Shingle garden with patio, furniture and barbecue.
Three well-behaved pets welcome (downstairs only).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 1.4 miles and pub 1.9 miles.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Note: There is a fenced pond in the grounds, children should be supervised.
Note: Property attached to a farm barn.
Please note: this property allows a minimum of 7 nights.
Please note: changeover day is a Saturday
Nearby points of interest
- Oxburgh Hall (National Trust)
Reviews (46)
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Helen
We found it straight forward to get to King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Blakeney, and Holkham Hall for some lovely days out. It was great to come back to a warm house and the hot tub. The house has plenty of space, including a large hallway to store shoes and coats. The kitchen is large and well stocked but we felt it could have had more cutlery, in particular teaspoons, and more mugs. There is WiFi but only really works if you are sat next to the router in the utility room. It was great to have the downstairs bedroom with ensuite for grandparents who struggle with stairs. However, it does have the least space of all the bedrooms with only 0.5 m gap between the bed and the wall. The ensuite wet room could do with more shelves/toilet roll holder and the entire room gets wet when having a shower, better drainage would solve this. The showers are hot but water pressure was low so not very powerful. However, overall a lovely house to spend a week in Norfolk with extended family. The space was great with a lovely large lounge, dining room, kitchen and utility with washing machine and tumble dryer. Would recommend!
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Carol
The hot tub was an added bonus, the house had everything you could need, a beautiful log burner and plenty of space. Would definitely recommend
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Susan
. However, as per other reviews, guests must be prepared to cope with a barrage of flies as we did during our stay the first week of August. Generally, as has been noted previously, there is scope for improvement eg, the replacement of very rusty handrails in the downstairs en-suite. We had a problem with one of the doors of the twin-bedded rooms - effectively, two very small children were locked in when they shut the door. Thank goodness there was a screw-driver in the utility room as we had to remove the lock in order to rescue them. Another small issue was that one of the fanlight windows in the downstairs bedroom did not open despite a key being provided. It would also be useful for guests if there was a key-safe outside the property to avoid having to share the two door keys within a large group when leaving the property each day.