Hadleigh Farm Barn

This was our 3rd time at the barn.

Yes the showers are not powerful, and it would be nice to at least one king size bed but these are minor points. It location is ideal for that boring shop, only 10 mins away to exploring norfolk. We are looking forward to our next visit. It is so peaceful sat in the hot tub after a long walk on the dog friendly beaches. A great space to stay with family and friends.

Overall Hadleigh Farm Barn is a really good space.

The hot tub was excellent. Some facilities though fell short, i.e. 2 extractors in bathrooms/toilets not working, basin plug and towel rail missing in downstairs WC, broken blind in downstairs bedroom, wet room prone to flooding around WC. Also lack of storage for toiletries in wet room. Property was quiet, peaceful and private. Overall it’s a good property.

Just spent a week here as a family of 9 amd 4 dogs over Christmas.

The hosts were very accommodating letting us bring an extra dog and providing a welcome hamper on our arrival. Plenty of logs for the open fire provided too. The house could really do with a bigger oven considering it can accommodate 10 guests at a time, we struggled with this especially as it's Xmas. The hot tub became a bit smelly towards the end of the week, doesn't seem to have any chlorine in, but it was a nice addition to the house. The WiFi isn't great which does make you put your phones down at least

Flies were everywhere in the house.

There were fly sprays provided, fly swatters, electric fly zappers, outdoor fly traps so it was a long standing problem. They were all over food whilst cooking and some were found in food just cooked. We had to hoover the floor to remove all the dead ones and try to catch live ones. My daughter went home after two days as she had two young children and didn’t feel it was a safe environment for them. We bought two more outdoor fly traps but it made very little difference. My husband came home with a hacking cough which I believe was caused by the continual fly spraying. I have also been ill since our return. We all left the property early as it was a very stressful environment constantly battling with the flies. The water pressure in the house was very poor and by the end of the week non existent upstairs. Toilets taking ages to fill after flushing and the kitchen sink not draining despite our being very careful not to allow anything to go down the drain. The hot tub had also started to smell by Thursday and could not be used. It could be a stunning house with some refurbishment and serious attention to the fly problem. More storage is needed to enable all food items to be protected from flies. The instructions for the hob were in German and French which didn’t help. It could be we were unlucky but our holiday was totally spoilt by the fly situation.

We had a wonderful holiday and loved the property and all it's facilities could not fault that.

I have noticed that for years the same company.aints have been made and no effort to address them has been made. Would fly curtains over the doors help to reduce the hundreds of flies that plagued the house? A simple but cheap solution. Supplying fly traps also helps to catch them before they invade the house. A couple of WIFI boosters might also improve the use of the Internet. Time to put in power showers? Despite those problems we had a great time and loved that area of Norfolk lots of lovely walks on the doorstep and not far to travel for days out. Also recommend the paddle boarding and kayaking at Bawsey. Thank you.

Lovely house and a lovely setting.

Really enjoyed tour stay.

The house was good but the flies spoilt the holiday,so many,I know it's a farm but they were everywhere.

Don't know the solution. No

Small negative the parasol only had one weight so when we tried to use it just blew over but the first time is hit my young son and the second time it fell onto the hot tub.

Luckily no damage but could have so I would recommend some more weights on that to make is useable especially as the summer approaches.

Lots of space inside and out, very clean, good facilities.

We had a great week, the house was perfect for a large family.

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

This is a lovely spacious holiday home set in a quiet location.

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!

The property is comfortable and easily accommodates 10 people (has plenty of crockery, etc).

. 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.

Ideal place for a large group, especially with dogs.

Very well equipped but could do with a littleTLC here and there,such as the upstairs ensuite shower with loose doors and no water pressure. A little general maintenance would make it perfect. We would go again!

Brilliant property, well equipped and maintained, in a lovely location - only complaint was the low water pressure in all the showers - more of a trickle!

A lovely house is a great quiet location within a short drive of King’s Lynn and Sandringham.

We have just stayed with 6 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs and there was plenty of room and the enclosed garden meant we didn’t have to worry about the dogs being out. Very clean and the owner was so friendly when I rung to get key details. Thanks for a lovely week away with family

A lovely cottage with a large open plan living/dining area which works well for bigger groups.

Very safe, being off the beaten track with a gated garden and close to the North Norfolk coast and attractions.

Main problem is flies…ground floor bedroom.

Is bit too small for disabled person. Tin trays need replacement. But in general we are satisfied while we are staying there.

The photos don’t do the property justice and I was a little worried about the stay looking at the reviews.

. but I needn’t have been! The property is fabulous. We found it to be warm and comfortable and equipt with everything we needed for our stay. The fenced stoned garden area worked well and it was nice to be able to play on the field too. The bedrooms are all good sizes and the dining and sofa area perfect for a big group. My only negative would be the pressure in the showers.. which for a week isn’t a big problem! We’d love to stay again!

Excellent spacious accommodation.

A bolt on the yard door would be useful to prevent toddlers exploring

To say we went in winter I was disappointed that the heating had been turned down low and no information on how to warm the house up.

In fact there was a lack of information including for the microwave which had a note on it saying you had to read the instructions before using. The freezers were a disgrace, they were totally bunged up with ice and we had to defrost them to use them. The radiator in the smallest twin room never came on, I know as I was in the bed next to it. We asked for stair gates and it was put on the bottom of the stairs, but it collasped at first use, we used the second at the top of the stairs. On a positive note the place suited our needs. We were not disturbed by the owners but by the window cleaner.

The property manager was really responsive and helpful.

They have a gem there, treat her well! Good things - lots of space, pretty clean, cosy too. Good heating. Utility room brilliant. Thank you for the milk and biscuits. Not so good things - the ensuite shower upstairs is really poor, no spray from the shower just a dribble. Double beds are really small and a squeeze for tall adults. Downstairs, sink and dishwasher drainage need sorting. Hob not good, oven teeny for 10. There needs to be a bit of an investment and overhaul in the kitchen and that would really make it better running. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but for the money expected it to be better maintained.

A great barn for a large family gathering to celebrate partners birthday.

Everything was super clean and loads of space for us all to relax in. As others have said the oven is small but the convection oven microwave meant that it was easy to overcome. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need - slight shortage of wine glasses but every other type of glass was available The only negative was the showers the en-suite upstairs we couldn't get to work and the general water pressure was poor across the house We will be back !

Property smelt of smoke when we arrived it seemed like the previous occupants had been smoking inside .

the hob in the kitchen did not work very well.the shower in the en-suite is extremely hard to use as the pressure is very poor and you have to stand right in the corner .whilst I understand that this is a working farm on our last day a huge bonfire was lit and with the wind blowing the wrong way again the cottage filled with smoke and our vehicle was covered in ash on the whole the property was good value for money and a good time was had by all

The size and layout of the house was perfect however there were negatives.

The oven was too small for cooking for 10, the upstairs showers were very weak. The worst thing was the flies, it was impossible to prepare food, we had to have two or three people fanning the flies away while plating up. Eating dinner at the table wasn't pleasant. Snacks could not be left out in the living room area as they were always there continually buzzing around landing on your legs and arms. We made the best of it but it did stress us out, not what you want on a family holiday.

The house was perfect for our needs and extremely comfortable.

This was a multi-age family get together and we had the space and facilities for everyone's needs. This was the third time we had rented a Barn conversion in the Norfolk area and the family agreed it was the best one!! Clare was very welcoming and friendly when contacted. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. I would agree with other reviews that the water pressure in the showers upstairs could have been more powerful! We had a wonderful time and I would thoroughly recommend the house.

Really enjoyed our stay lovely property

Beautiful property, very spacious for the 10 of us.

Owner very helpful when contacted. Small downside on the 2 showers, could do with power showers in all bathrooms. The ensuite room upstairs the mattress could do with being replaced & the oven was quite small when cooking for 10. However it was an incredibly relaxing place and the small touches like the radio playing when we arrived, tea, coffee, biscuits & some milk and the arrival of a parasol when the weather was warm didn't go unnoticed. Would definitely return

Very enjoyable.

Barn had everything we needed.

A great stay in a property that is obviously cared for well by Claire and her team.

There is a good wheelchair accessible room with en-suite on the ground floor but the barn would benefit from a wheelchair ramp at the front door to make access for wheelchair users a lot easier.

This is a lovely property in a great rural location, and close to many landmarks and visitor attractions.

The barn was just what we wanted for our family Easter weekend, 6 adults and 2 granddaughters aged 4 and 2. The property is very well equipped, was in very clean condition and we had lots of room for relaxing and having fun! If we had one negative comment it would be that the oven would have been a bit small if we had wanted to do a full cooked meal.

A very relaxing, quiet stay in a lovely spacious and clean cottage.

Absolutely perfect location to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and for us to enjoy plenty of walks in the countryside but also only a 15/20 minute drive to Kings Lynn if you feel the need to go shopping. A big shout-out to Claire who we had to contact for the key location - a really friendly lady that ensured the first impression really lasted.

Had a lovely time, very spacious and everything you need they provide couldn’t fault anything

A very well equipped property with ample space and facilities for ten people.

The only one slight issue was the oven,one small single oven wasn’t adequate for cooking for ten people.

In general the facilities in the kitchen dining and seating areas were good .

If I was being very critical it would have been good to have a view from those windows rather than just a fence about 2 feet from the window . The layout was good and felt spacious even with 10 people. The bed in the en suite room was uncomfortable and would benefit from a new mattress. The location c 6 miles from Kings Lynn was excellent.

A spacious property with everything you could possibly need so no need to take things just in case.

The water was always hot but the showers were very slow, maybe just compared to ours at home. Let down however by a very dirty oven - that I cleaned the worse off of, otherwise I would not have wanted to use it.

We had a great multi generational family holiday .

A lovely base for catching up with local family and relatives

For our Family the Barn was an excellent facilty in its size, The 'Welcome Pack' was derisory ( A packet of biscuits and 500ml of milk FOR 10 ADULTS!

!) The rear Patio was disgusting and could not be used Despite this everyone agreed that they would stay there again,

The holiday let was a converted farm building situated on a working farm.

We were a family of 5 adults and 3 dogs so we had more than enough space in the Barn. 10 people could stay there and it still wouldn’t feel crowded. We had a fantastic week.The accommodation was very large and clean. We loved the open plan downstairs with large tables and comfortable sitting room. There was lots of info provided for us to read on places to visit etc which was useful. The enclosed garden area was secure and very safe which gave us peace of mind for the dogs. There was garden furniture and a barbecue which we didn’t get the opportunity to use as the weather wasn’t good enough unfortunately. There was amble parking spaces too as we had a total of 4 cars! I haven’t got any criticism of our stay at all. We were close enough to the beaches, everywhere that we wanted to visit was no more than a 30 min drive away. Lots of lovely pubs serving excellent food and all very dog friendly. Given the opportunity we would return for another break and I would highly recommend Hadleigh Farm Barn.

It was just fabulous.

Best well equipped self catering facility we have ever been too. Furnished to the highest standards & an absolute pleasure to stay there. Would we go back.....in a heartbeat. We enjoyed every second of it.

whilst it was lovely they clearly had a problem with flies inside the barn although they were aware as something had died which i had read about in previous reviews and they were doing everything they could to get rid of them .

This does seem like a short term problem and didnt stop us enjoying our time there

Absolutely lovely holiday.

Superbly sized cottage and lovely little garden area where a robin appeared every day.

Pros: House is lovely, very spacious, modern and clean.

New carpets upstairs, large dining room table and amble seating in the lounge. 2 fridge freezers which was useful for large house. Cons: location quite far from beaches etc. The single oven was quite challenging when cooking for 9 people. A biggest problem which spoilt our week away at Hadleigh Farm Barn - We were inundated with flies; at least 20 were around the hob when we were cooking. You couldn’t put anything down without flies landing on it. It was an extreme hygiene issue. When we complained, the housekeeper had an electric fly zapper installed and brought round fly spray but it didn’t make much of a difference. On the last day, the lounge had over 200 flies and smelt like something had died!? When we were leaving on the Saturday morning, they found a dead pheasant in the wood burning stove.

We enjoyed our first experience of this sort of holiday very much.

We were very central and everywhere we wanted to go and see was only one hour drive away which when you have children with you is important. The barn was big enough for us all and the outside space very welcome. If we had one thing that was negative it was that there was a lot of flies inside the barn but fly spray had been provided to deal with this. We would recommend friends to try one of your holidays because of the interaction with us before we went especially with what has been going on in the world, the fact that even after arrangements had been made to pick up keys we were give a call at home the day before we were to leave to check all was well, and the cleanliness of everything when we arrived and the fact that everything that you needed was supplied, like home from home. Thank you for the great experience we all had a fantastic time and would do it again in a heartbeat.

I would definitely recommend this accommodation for larger groups having just returned from a week's stay with 6 adults, 3 teenagers and 2 dogs.

Claire was extremely helpful in responding to any queries we had, we cooked on 5 nights and everything we needed was available, ample space for us all and a handy utility room for wet/sandy dogs. Good base for access to the coast and an enjoyable day spent at Sandringham.

Hadleigh Farm Barn was absolutely perfect!

A beautiful property that had everything! Very spacious, very well equipped, beautifully clean and extremely well presented. 10 of us and our little dog spent an amazing week there and we absolutely loved it! We would definitely recommend it and would definitely visit again! We absolutely recommend this property and booking through Sykes! Everything was so straight forward and easy. We have nothing negative to say. It was amazing! Thank you!!!!!

8 adults and 1 toddler stayed for 3 nights over Easter.

It was perfect for us! Loads of space with great facilities. Everything there for cooking, from a Sunday roast to a barbecue. Everyone enjoyed their stay, the eldest at 97 to the youngest at 18 months old. Would definitely recommend staying here and will rebook in the future.

We had a wonderful week at Hadleigh Farm Barn in April 2019.

The cottage is spacious and well equipped, perfect for large groups and families. They provided a high chair and a travel cot plus stair gates which was really useful and not at all expected. The kitchen was really well kitted our - everything you would expect and lots that you wouldn’t! Lots of pans, lots of baking trays, everything really good quality. The outside space was perfect for us - one dog, one baby, three kids and various adults - and the patio area is an amazing sun trap. We even managed a bbq! The grassy area was also a huge hit, as was the pond with ducklings - we even spotted rabbits in the neighbouring field. It was a fantastic relaxing week, great location for exploring - lots of local amenities - we really rated the Crown in Gayton - and I would thoroughly recommend the barn. Rachel

Generally the property worked well for us, kitchen well stocked with crockery/ cutlery etc, although more bowls/ dishes would be good it was cosy and we used the wood burner, would be handy to list a second fridge/freezer then clients are aware of facilities, minor complaints from my family about the showers, water pressure etc, also our double bedroom with the wet room was not very practical, with a tiny basin and mirror, yes it’s disable friendly but got so wet when showering we didn’t use it again, more hooks strategically placed, there was no plate in the microwave, and an indoor drying rack would be useful, We enjoyed the area very much, shame it was so cold, at least it was dry.

The house was perfect for us, a group of five friends.

There was so much room, yet it felt warm and comfortable. Being able to use the wood stove was great too. Everyone was very happy indeed with the accommodation, and said they would come again if we ever came back to this area.

Excellent base for touring the area.

Accommodation met all of our requirements. Own transport essential.

Hadleigh Farm Barn is a lovely very spacious comfortable accommodation which absorbed nine of us easily.

It provided a great base for us to access the wider area. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Your own transport is essential.

Had a wonderful time.

Very happy with the cottage

Very comfortable and spacious accommodation.

We were a party of 6 adults, 4 children and a dog, and there was plenty of room. We (the grandparents) appreciated the downstairs bedroom with en suite, and there are 4 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs. 2 fridge freezers and 2 tables, one in the kitchen and one in the dining area, meant catering for all of us wasn't a problem. We were impressed by the speed and efficiency with which a couple of problems that we had (a blocked drain and a blinking alarm) were addressed and solved...within hours of us reporting them. It is a working farm, so you should be prepared for the sound of cockerels and farm machinery, which didn't bother us. The adjoining grassy area was great for playing cricket, frisbee etc , and the courtyard is quite a suntrap.

Wonderful location, very well equipped, spacious, clean accommodation.

Transportation required to shops, large spacious kitchen and dining facilities together with a relaxing lounge. Ideal for large families/group of friends who want to sit back and chillax!

I love this property.

It was a wonderful place to stay with 7 adults and 2 toddlers. The kitchen is well equipped and there was plenty of room for all of us - we never felt crowded. There are two travel cots and one highchair. The property is close to several attractions and being so near to Kings Lynn you are spoilt for choice with supermarkets. Although it didn't affect my enjoyment of the house ( in fact I think my experience was enhanced!) the WiFi could be patchy so if you are dependent on it for work or Skyping loved ones while you are away this could be problematic.

Broadband was patchy and kept cutting out.

There wasn’t a guest book giving information about the area. There were a couple of drawers full of out of date leaflets. First cottage I’ve visited that didn’t have a guest comments book, no hand wash, no toilet rolls except the ones left in there. Overall the accommodation was comfortable but lacked the finer touches that we’re used to from other Sykes cottages like we could have done with some local information e.g bus times, local shops/pubs, places to eat and entertainment. A little history re the barn conversion would have been nice too.

We booked this property for a family gathering over the Christmas period.

Our growing family consisted of 7 adults, three children and two dogs. There was a lot of room and space for us all, including friends that popped over from time to time. There were plenty of cooking implements, two fridge freezers, clean bedding and lots of towels for us all. The ground floor bedroom is fitted out for disabled people and was spacious, as were the first floor rooms. Good parking and easy to find.

The cottage was lovely and spacious, very clean and great for two families.

Fabulous holiday setting, well set out, loads of space first class facilities,only negative was the poor drainage from the kitchen sink but that really is nitpicking.

Clair who is the key holder and point of contact is brilliant, full of information and very helpful. We would struggle to find a better place for three couples and twin 2 month old girls plus a dog to enjoy a harmonious week together for the first time. It proved so successful we have booked a similar venue in the Cotswolds to repeat the experience in April next year. Thanks Sykes Cottages for providing such a rich resource of first class properties.

had a great time ,just a couple of things 1,would be nice to have recycling containers 2,just a few sachets of coffee and tea bags ,for on arrival as everybody brings some bits from home ,but dont arrive together 3,and some sauce sachets ,just to get you started 4,a couple of extra blankets for the night time if required