Property Description
Perfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, for reunions and family gatherings, the warmest of welcomes awaits your arrival at Meadow Farm Holiday Barns. Nestled in the countryside, close to the village with its shop and two inns serving food, this is the perfect location to explore the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and its famous Norfolk Broads. The barns, each boasting character, are over 200 years old, yet offer contemporary open plan living, and are well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. These well-appointed adjoining barns each enjoy privacy, their own enclosed garden with seating furniture and private parking. The holiday properties are situated in a separate area of the owner's grounds, which also has a small, members only, Registered Caravan Club site for five caravans, on the properties meadow.
Close by is Hickling Broad, with a nature reserve that links to the Norfolk Broad's unique topography of reed-lined waterways, famous for their good coarse fishing, boating and rich variety of wildlife, especially waterfowl. Also 3 miles drive away, is the glorious sandy beaches of Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals. Visit Wroxham (11 miles), the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. Also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to Aylsham. Daily boat hire is available at nearby Hickling Broad and Potter Heigham, ½ mile and 3½ miles away respectively. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for relaxed cycling and walking.
Nearby attractions include Bewilderwood (a treetop adventure park for children), many National Trust properties including Blickling and Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump. Visit the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth (14 miles) which has a fun fair, amusements and an indoor leisure centre with swimming pool, as well as Cromer (21 miles) with a promenade and pier, and Sheringham (26 miles), home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway. The city of Norwich (21 miles), with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square is within easy driving distance. For another great day out, visit Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November to February). Beach 3 miles. Two pubs serving good food, one with a small shop both within walking distance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 2: With 2ft 6in single bed, pull-out 2ft 6in single bed (can make kingsize bed on request), Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Open plan living space: With vaulted ceiling and wooden floor.
Living area: With 32″ Freeview TV and iPod dock.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. External laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other holiday cottages). Enclosed courtyard with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
