Far Barn | Fakenham | Sculthorpe Fen | East Anglia

4.6★

Very good

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

James
November 2022

“A beautiful little cottage.”

Immaculately clean and with everything you could possibly need. The log burner was wonderful. We stayed here to attend the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, which was equally amazing and I would also highly recommend. We arrived to a nice surprise of some biscuits, crisps and a bottle of wine, which was a lovely touch. Morrisons is just around the corner, which is very handy. Three small things to note: - the decking does get very slippery (I’m pretty sure I did read this ...

Immaculately clean and with everything you could possibly need. The log burner was wonderful. We stayed here to attend the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, which was equally amazing and I would also highly recommend. We arrived to a nice surprise of some biscuits, crisps and a bottle of wine, which was a lovely touch. Morrisons is just around the corner, which is very handy. Three small things to note: - the decking does get very slippery (I’m pretty sure I did read this warning somewhere). But even whilst being careful, my little boy slipped over. No harm done, but just be careful. - It was quite difficult navigating the range cooker as most of the labelling on the dials has worn off, so it was difficult to establish what temperature and settings the oven was on. - Just be mindful the Master bedroom is on a mezzanine level above the kitchen. Whilst there are privacy screens, whoever is sleeping in the Master will likely need to be the last to go to sleep and the first to wake up. All in all, a great little place and we will definitely return!

- James, November 2022
Malcolm October 2022

“This was one of the best cottages I have stayed at in Norfolk and I have stayed at quite a few.”

- Malcolm, October 2022
MARK June 2022

“Beautiful spot.”

Wonderful stylish and quirky barn restoration. Very dog friendly. Well equipped house, particularly the kitchen. The only gripe was broken shower thermostat, so no ability to alter water temperature from hot. Look forward to returning to Far Barn.

- MARK, June 2022
Robert May 2022

“Lovely surroundings the cottage itself was clean and spacious.”

Nice to sit outside and not overlooked. The cottage was well equipped.

- Robert, May 2022
Karen May 2022

“This was an amazing place,so relaxing and very well situated.”

We had an issue with the water but everyone was so helpful and it was out of everyone’s hands but Anglian water soon sorted it. The owner was very good at keeping us informed. Would definitely stay here again it had everything we wanted and more.

- Karen, May 2022
Alison April 2022

“We enjoyed staying in Far Barn and we had a good break.”

It was very cozy and well equipped and we felt comfortable straight away. So happy I could bring my dog, she was as good as gold and had a fabulous time on her first ever holiday, she particularly liked watching the ducks and ducklings from the window. The garden was an excellent space. I have holidayed in the UK for the last 25 years staying in holiday cottages so I have a lot to compare it with! Apart from a few very tiny niggles, I am happy to say it was excellent and would definitely recommend, Norfolk is beautiful. Thank you :)

- Alison, April 2022
Georgie April 2022

“Thank you so much for housing my family especially for the 2 extra nights.”

I ended up having the baby 4 weeks early on the Wednesday very early morning! But when we arrived at the property I said to my husband this is the most relaxed I’ve been in weeks… obviously I got a bit too relaxed

- Georgie, April 2022
Cynthia March 2022

“Having read a previously bad report , we embarked on our holiday with apprehension equipped with rubber gloves and cleaner , expecting little of Far Barn.”

How delighted we were on our arrival to find a property surpassed our expectations. It was spotlessly clean and well maintained, it ticked all our boxes. Tea, coffer etc to put you on while you unpack, plenty of draw space. An abundance of games for children. Wifi can be a bit hit and miss but not a big problem. What you see on the booking site is what you get and more. Far barn is well placed for sightseeing in every direction. Well placed for supermarkets and petrol . We didn’t realise Sandringham issues a limited amount of tickets and has to be booked well in advance. Having said that we had a lovely lunch at Sandringham restaurant on the estate, not overpriced like the gift shop. Check out the Aviator for excellent food and delightful decor, on the doorstep. We call at Sculthorp Mill but found it too expensive to eat on a normal Monday. Pensthorp Natural park and tea room is a delight like a secret garden. Fakenham garden Center as a nice tearoom and good food. I would eagerly recommend Far Barn, it helped to make a memorable experience and a great holiday.

- Cynthia, March 2022
Michelle March 2022

“Beautiful location .”

Dog safe garden, loved the ducks and bunnies , nice welcome pack and the dog was included as well , thank you , barn was stunning , everything you would need , really good quality appliances , the oven temperatures have been washed off the oven , sufficient cutlery and cooking equipment as well. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back again for sure .

- Michelle, March 2022
Philippa February 2022

“The cottage was disappointing and the owners attitude to cleanliness poor.”

I had to clean the fridge before putting in any shopping. The making of the beds was slipshod and simple things like doing up the buttons on the duvert cover not done. The open bath/toilet arrangement on the mezzanine bedroom had no effective ventilation so smells and steam stayed in the eaves and wafted down to the ground floor. The main bed on the ground floor was very uncomfortable and bits of the bedstead where missing. The kitchen area was not particularly clean and we refrained from using the oven. The owner did not respect our privacy and contractors were booked to be on site for 2 days without our knowledge - seeing someone in the garden at 8.30am is very surprising to say the least. They left when challenged. We wont be going back.

- Philippa, February 2022

In regards to the feedback left following your stay at Far Barn we feel a response is necessary. We made you aware of the storm damage to the fence before your stay, and offered to provide a full refund if you decided you did not want to continue with the holiday. At this point we communicated that this would be fixed during your stay. We were not made aware of any cleanliness issues whilst you were at Far Barn, if we had have been told there were issues we would have acted on these immediately. As you can see from our recent feedback cleanliness has not been an issue and we have received top scores for cleanliness from the last few reviews. There have also been no other complaints regarding the comfort of the beds, and feel this is a personal issue, we will of course monitor future feedback relating to this. Property Owner
Tim December 2021

“Great place - this was our second trip and we have booked another stay for later in the year”

- Tim, December 2021
Brian December 2021

“Two adults and two teenagers spent 3 nights here at the end of December 2021.”

To sum it up we had the BEST time. The property was absolutely stunning. Everything was spot on from the decor, cleanliness, location, facilities and the welcome pack on arrival along with a Christmas tree was such a lovely gesture. The location was fantastic. We saw the Thursford light show, went to Wells and the beach there, Norwich Cathedral was stunning and we had a few movie and game nights. Feeding the ducks made us smile. They were so funny. We may have fed them once out of the window before we read the whole sign.

- Brian, December 2021
Susan December 2021

“The bed on the mezzanine floor is immediately adjacent to the toilet with no separation apart from a small half screen which needs to be moved to get into bed- Not an ideal arrangement!”

- Susan, December 2021
Stephen October 2021

“Far Barn is a well equipped accommodation, having everything we needed for the holiday”

- Stephen, October 2021
Barry October 2021

“We stayed at this lovely barn over the October half term.”

Great location, felt very central to all that we wanted to visit. The barn itself is lovely, very cosy with the fire going but if that’s too much effort the radiators are very efficient. The furniture and fittings all good quality. The only thing that let this property down was the cleanliness. We had to clean from top to bottom, , kitchen bathroom and bedrooms. I fully understand that the ceilings are extremely high and difficult to reach so I will let those cobwebs pass, but hanging from the pictures on the walls, easily reached. The fridge and cutlery drawers we full of marks and bits of food. Stained bedsheets, not acceptable. We left the barn cleaner than we arrived. That said, I would stay again, for the location. Sculthorpe is a lovely village the the pub was served us some lovely food.

- Barry, October 2021
J September 2021

“We had a lovely time in a well appointed converted barn in a quiet backwater of Norfolk.”

- J, September 2021
Lesley September 2021

“Very enjoyable stay at Far Barn, lovely barn and garden.”

We found the upstairs bedroom very dark and chose to use the downstairs double. The disappointment was the bed. We are used to a queen bed with a firm mattress and we use a summer light weight duvet. The mattress was soft, the pillows and duvet were lumpy and very heavy so we id not sleep very well at all. This did not spoil our holiday but made us think about taking our own beddding in future!

- Lesley, September 2021
Tim July 2021

“Far Barn is a great place to stay.”

Its tranquil and secluded surroundings/ location make it ideal for a peaceful and restful break. We thought the property was lovely and have booked to stay there again.

- Tim, July 2021
Edna July 2021

“Just think you should be aware if weather not good and especially at Christmas there would not be enough comfortable seating for six people the two settees do not seat six ,we had lovely weather so was not inside other than that it was a really lovely barn and would recommend it .”

The Panton Family

- Edna, July 2021
Michael July 2021

“We had a wonderful holiday.”

The cottage was amazing with all appliances top end spec. Situated in a tranquil area it was lovely feeding the ducks daily and then going on outings. Norwich was in particular a surprise. We loved it. Would highly recommend staying in this cottage.

- Michael, July 2021
Tracy June 2021

“This is a beautiful barn conversion, very tastefully done to a high standard.”

It’s a very spacious, well thought out conversion with some nice little touches to make it feel like home. Certain pieces of furniture are looking a bit ‘tired’, probably only to be expected when you have so many different guests staying. For example the dining chair coverings have all been chewed by a dog I presume?? However, the cleanliness is certainly not up to standard. It isn’t even the standard you would expect pre COVID, let alone now when it is meant to be super clean!! The oven was filthy, the freezer was dirty, there was dust & muck everywhere, under all the units, behind the TV, even old dog treats covered in hair under the unit in the bunk bedroom. The beams in the room haven’t been cleaned for months, not just weeks, the dust up there glistens like silver it’s so thick. This property should have been deep cleaned before anyone was even allowed to stay. I left a note for the cleaner & have taken photos for proof. Beautiful place to stay, great fun feeding the ducks every day & watching the rabbits playing outside. The garden is completely enclosed so is safe for children or dogs.

- Tracy, June 2021
Diane June 2021

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting .”

Unfortunately the shower kept flooding the bathroom floor . I contacted the owners who said they would fix this problem .

- Diane, June 2021
Sharon May 2021

“Loved Far Barn.”

A light and spacious property with lovely views of the duck pond. We loved feeding the ducks & ducklings every day. It is very well placed for all the North Norfolk beaches too.

- Sharon, May 2021
Anne May 2021

“The barn is beautiful, with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.”

The garden is a quiet sunny and private haven, very safe for young children and dogs. There are lots of toys and activities for children, both in the house and for the beach. The position is excellent, away from town but very close for facilities and drives to the gorgeous coastal and country villages.

- Anne, May 2021
Kenneth April 2021

“Far Barn is tranquil and beautiful in a perfect location.”

- Kenneth, April 2021
Tamsin April 2021

“Lovely holiday rental.”

Comfortable and charming. Especially for the children. We have three aged 10, 8 and 8 and they just loved this place. The beautiful bunk bed room with toys and books, but most of all feeding the ducks from the window. There were hoards or fresh little ducklings when we were there. Throngs of tiny birds coming to the window and in the evening lots of baby bunnies. They thought it was magical. We would love to come again for a norfolk weekend. The place needs a few new pans for the kitchen as the ones there are not flat on the bottom and aren’t very usable on the hob. Apart from that 10/10 stay. Thank you

- Tamsin, April 2021
Gill April 2021

“Far barns location was lovely with the duck pond & all the ducklings.”

I looked forward to feeding them each day. The location was also central to where we wanted to visit. Far barn was comfortable but needed a little tlc in places.

- Gill, April 2021
Helen Jane April 2021

“It was a lovely place with everything we needed .”

- Helen Jane, April 2021
Louise September 2020

“Has everything you need , the owners are extremely thoughtful (thankyou so much for the welcome hamper x) perfect place to stay with so many things to enjoy in the area !”

! Would recommend 100%

- Louise, September 2020
Mark July 2020

“The converted barn was clean and mainly well appointed.”

To make it even better the following things could be added: somewhere to hang clothes in the upstairs sleeping section; a washing line of some sort in the garden; access to a vacuum cleaner; somewhere to store non refrigerated food.

- Mark, July 2020
Janet July 2020

“Loved the cottage.”

Appreciated the welcoming bottle of wine . The children very much enjoyed the toys a d games which were good for a range of ages as were the books.

- Janet, July 2020
Denise July 2020

“This place is a little gem, we loved it.”

The duck pond really made our week , with some really funny characters. The place is filled with quality furnishings and everything you need. Easy access to shops, beaches we had some great days out with a maximum of 40 mins drive

- Denise, July 2020
Tracey March 2020

“This barn is superbly decorated, is comfortable and homely.”

We really enjoyed its rural location- out of season there was plenty to do. Dogs and people alike- we loved staying here! Thank you

- Tracey, March 2020
Daniel February 2020

“Perfect”

- Daniel, February 2020
Oliver February 2020

“Beautiful cottage, very clean and has everything you could need.”

Lots to do near by. Will book again.

- Oliver, February 2020
Silva December 2019

“Far Barn is an absolute delight to stay in, really spacious living/kitchen area overlooking a lovely duckpond .”

.. great log burner, nice roomy bedrooms absolutely everything we could’ve wanted for our winter break and the dog loved it too !

- Silva, December 2019
Michelle December 2019

“Had a wonderful family weekend .”

Far barn was lovely met all our expectations . A few lightbulbs missing . Would totally recommend to family and friends and will defo be back . Thankyou x

- Michelle, December 2019
Hayleigh November 2019

“Cottage is pretty but impractical, cupboards already full so only place to put food was under the sink, master bedroom, no where to hang clothing, bath too big to bother filling, so having to use shower downstairs to go back up, to then have no where to dry towels, poor lighting and mirrors so again back downstairs to complete hair and makeup, no power socket upstairs.”

Main light lightbulb no kitchen, the same in kitchen, was able to write hello in dust upstairs and full of cobwebs. Could be a good cottage with tweaks and attention to detail but currently overpriced and not value for money

- Hayleigh, November 2019
Maureen November 2019

“We were soooo pleased with the wonderful layout of this very lovely cottage.”

Everything you would need was found in this cottage, great. Would rent again if in or near this area in Norfolk.

- Maureen, November 2019
Linda October 2019

“Excellent holiday cottage in a superb location.”

Comfortable, warm and equipped with all that you could possibly need. Will return.

- Linda, October 2019
Geoffrey September 2019

“The cottage was brilliant - precisely as described on the website.”

It is well-situated for a range of coastal towns and resorts, and Norwich is readily accessible. The owners clearly taken great care to ensure that guests have plenty of information about the local area, and to make available a wide range of facilities for outdoor and indoor pursuits. The welcome pack on arrival - including providing a pint of fresh milk in the fridge as well as doggie treats - was a really thoughtful touch. Our two Dalmatians, Max and Paddy, had a great time as well - especially enjoying the huge field at the rear of the property and the enclosed garden area.

- Geoffrey, September 2019
Carol September 2019

“Far barn was an amazing place to stay, it was stunning!”

Everything was just perfect. The owners had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable, the décor was superb and well thought out with lots of interesting architecture and old beams to look at and admire. The kitchen was well equipped as were all the splendid rooms. The pond just outside was very pretty with lots of ducks swimming in it, there was even a container of bird food to feed them from the window which was fun. We loved our time staying at Far Barn and we would definitely recommend it. Thank you so much! Kind regards, The Hester's

- Carol, September 2019
Joanna September 2019

“Unfortunately we were issued the wrong key code so could not get in,however a phone call and a helpful neighbour rectified this.”

Once in we thought the property lovely and really enjoyed our short break Perhaps replace chipped crockery and some new pillows would help. Otherwise great.

- Joanna, September 2019
Tracey September 2019

“We stayed at Far barn (4 adults and 1 infant) for a long weekend and it was absolutely beautiful.”

The barn was stunning and very well equipped with everything we needed. There was a lovely little welcome package on arrival which was a very sweet touch. We will definitely be visiting again!!!!!

- Tracey, September 2019
Claire August 2019

“Everything was fantastic and the facilities were amazing.”

Nothing had been missed, even down to beach equipment being provided. We will definitely return. The only negative was when we arrived at the property, the code that we had been given to get the key didnt work - we tried for ages, and so we had to call the owner who told us that the code had been changed. It was fine, but I wouldnt have been happy if it was raining as we would have got soaked.

- Claire, August 2019
Andrew August 2019

“Lovely cottage which was very well equipped ad comfortable.”

Having the ducks to feed was a great thing for the kids. Location was in a great place but unfortunately nothing really within walking distance. Lovely pub a short drive away and Wells was very easy to get to. Would definitely go back

- Andrew, August 2019

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Summary

Over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor adult bunks, 1 x mezzanine double with en-suite bath, basin and WC
Ground floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with wood burning stove and electric fire
Electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
TV, DVD player, Playstation, WiFi and hairdryer
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car.A second car can be parked just outside the main gates on some communal space by the pond Lockable bike shed
Enclosed garden with decking area, BBQ and patio furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.4 miles
Note; There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £125 for this property

The property

Far Barn is a lovely barn conversion boasting lots of character, set on the outskirts of Fakenham, in Norfolk. There are three bedrooms; a ground floor double, a ground floor adult bunk room and a mezzanine double with a bath, basin and WC, sleeping six altogether. There is also a ground floor wet room with a walk-in shower and an open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is off-road parking for one car, a lockable bike shed and an enclosed garden with decking area, BBQ and patio furniture. Far Barn offers a superb break to East Anglia, with the whole of the coast and Norfolk Broads within easy reach.

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

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About the location

FAKENHAM

Norwich 25 miles; Holt 13 miles.

The historic market town of Fakenham is famous for its horse racing and offers a wide selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Situated on the River Wensum, half way between Norwich and Kings Lynn it is an excellent, central location for exploring Norfolk. The town holds a popular Thursday market which takes over most of the town centre with local traders and those from further afield selling a wide selection of goods. The town also plays host to a Farmers’ Market, monthly on the fourth Saturday of every month, ideal for stocking up on fresh local produce. Fakenham is a very attractive market town with pretty brick and flint-faced buildings, narrow alleyways and side streets to explore. Often referred to as the Gateway to Norfolk this town really does offer a perfect base for exploring this beautiful county. You are only a twenty minute drive from the coastal towns of Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham and Burham Overy where you will find miles of pine forests, sandy beaches, salt marshes, tidal creeks and great opportunities for birdwatching. There are some lovely areas of unspoilt countryside and villages and the Holkham Estate has a number of attractions and a fabulous deer park. With so many activities on offer, this area is a fantastic choice at any time of year.

Note; There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £125 for this property

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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful little cottage.”

“This was one of the best cottages I have stayed at in Norfolk and I have stayed at quite a few.”

“Beautiful spot.”

“Lovely surroundings the cottage itself was clean and spacious.”

“This was an amazing place,so relaxing and very well situated.”

“We enjoyed staying in Far Barn and we had a good break.”

“Thank you so much for housing my family especially for the 2 extra nights.”

“Having read a previously bad report , we embarked on our holiday with apprehension equipped with rubber gloves and cleaner , expecting little of Far Barn.”

“Beautiful location .”

“The cottage was disappointing and the owners attitude to cleanliness poor.”

“Great place - this was our second trip and we have booked another stay for later in the year”

“Two adults and two teenagers spent 3 nights here at the end of December 2021.”

“The bed on the mezzanine floor is immediately adjacent to the toilet with no separation apart from a small half screen which needs to be moved to get into bed- Not an ideal arrangement!”

“Far Barn is a well equipped accommodation, having everything we needed for the holiday”

“We stayed at this lovely barn over the October half term.”

“We had a lovely time in a well appointed converted barn in a quiet backwater of Norfolk.”

“Very enjoyable stay at Far Barn, lovely barn and garden.”

“Far Barn is a great place to stay.”

“Just think you should be aware if weather not good and especially at Christmas there would not be enough comfortable seating for six people the two settees do not seat six ,we had lovely weather so was not inside other than that it was a really lovely barn and would recommend it .”

“We had a wonderful holiday.”

“This is a beautiful barn conversion, very tastefully done to a high standard.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting .”

“Loved Far Barn.”

“The barn is beautiful, with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.”

“Far Barn is tranquil and beautiful in a perfect location.”

“Lovely holiday rental.”

“Far barns location was lovely with the duck pond & all the ducklings.”

“It was a lovely place with everything we needed .”

“Has everything you need , the owners are extremely thoughtful (thankyou so much for the welcome hamper x) perfect place to stay with so many things to enjoy in the area !”

“The converted barn was clean and mainly well appointed.”

“Loved the cottage.”

“This place is a little gem, we loved it.”

“This barn is superbly decorated, is comfortable and homely.”

“Perfect”

“Beautiful cottage, very clean and has everything you could need.”

“Far Barn is an absolute delight to stay in, really spacious living/kitchen area overlooking a lovely duckpond .”

“Had a wonderful family weekend .”

“We were soooo pleased with the wonderful layout of this very lovely cottage.”

“Excellent holiday cottage in a superb location.”

“The cottage was brilliant - precisely as described on the website.”

“Far barn was an amazing place to stay, it was stunning!”

“Unfortunately we were issued the wrong key code so could not get in,however a phone call and a helpful neighbour rectified this.”

“We stayed at Far barn (4 adults and 1 infant) for a long weekend and it was absolutely beautiful.”

“Everything was fantastic and the facilities were amazing.”

“Lovely cottage which was very well equipped ad comfortable.”

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The property

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About the location

FAKENHAM