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The Hen House

Diss near Gissing, Norfolk (Ref. 969720)

4.9★

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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75 Customer Review(s)

  • Rachel

    “This is a delightful place to stay and the cottage is spacious and light, very comfortable and convenient, and the hosts Claire and Chris are friendly and very helpful.”

    There was milk, bread, eggs and even vegetarian sausages waiting for us. The area is beautiful; wildlife is wonderful and it's there on the doorstep to enjoy, dark skies at hight, too, and the only traffic noise is the occasional train passing. You can walk out of the the driveway and enjoy the countryside immediately along the quiet roads and footpaths. Gissing church is very lovely, with its double hammer-beam angel roof and ancient carvings. Nearby is the romantic ruin of St Mary's ...

    There was milk, bread, eggs and even vegetarian sausages waiting for us. The area is beautiful; wildlife is wonderful and it's there on the doorstep to enjoy, dark skies at hight, too, and the only traffic noise is the occasional train passing. You can walk out of the the driveway and enjoy the countryside immediately along the quiet roads and footpaths. Gissing church is very lovely, with its double hammer-beam angel roof and ancient carvings. Nearby is the romantic ruin of St Mary's Tivetshall, now home to wildflowers and other wildlife. Diss is a pretty market town with a great bookshop, coffee shops (Flour and Bean is lovely) and plenty of other shops and cafes. We loved seeing hares in the fields around, and muntjac deer and of course birds aplenty. A joy.

    - Rachel, April 2025

    Thank you so much for your lovely words and all the very helpful pointers for future guests. We are so pleaded you enjoyed a peaceful and sunny stay with us. Best wishes, Claire and Chris Property Owner

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Summary

  • All ground floor
  • 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV with DVD
  • Wifi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Patio with furniture
  • Sorry no smoking and no pets
  • Shop 5 miles pub 8 mins walk
  • Note: There is a mainline train line during the day, you may hear associated noise during your stay
  • Please note: In the winter season of November to March inclusive, this property has a minimum stay of x7 nights

The property

The Hen House is a well-presented barn conversion with plenty of character, situated on the owner's land, near the Norfolk town of Diss.

It plays host to one king-size double with en-suite shower room, sleeping two in total.

There is also an open-plan living room with a kitchen, sitting area and dining area.

To the exterior is off-road parking for two cars and a patio with furniture.The Hen House offers a home-from-home experience in a charming region.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £125.

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About the location

DISS

Bury St. Edmunds 22 miles; Norwich 23 miles.

Diss is a popular rural market town in the south of Norfolk, where its buildings offer examples of gothic architecture, and an insight of the towns past life can be found within the local museum. The market place is the hub of the town, which is overlooked by its beautiful 13th century church. At the bottom of the town is Diss Mere, a 6-acre lake with a fountain that runs all day, along with its adjacent park where you can relax while watching the world pass you by, making this a truly idyllic location. Diss has narrow winding streets with secret little courtyards, and a high street offering an array of small shops and tea rooms. On Friday the high street is home to the weekly market and to the edge of town a weekly auction is held in the local salesrooms. To the other side edge of Diss you will find its 18 hole golf course. Walkers can explore the Boudica Way, a wonderful 40 mile walk from Diss to the medieval city of Norwich. Approximately 2 miles from Diss is Bressingham, with its Steam Museum,17 acres of beautiful gardens, garden centre, restaurant, and the Dad’s Army collection where you can wander through Walmington-on-Sea with its original props and vehicles from the TV series. Other local attractions include Banham Zoo, the 100th Bomb Group Museum, along with the many attractions and amenities to be found in the cathedral city of Norwich.

Please note: In the winter season of November to March inclusive, this property has a minimum stay of x7 nights.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas