County Barn

Swanton Abbott

 Norfolk

Property ID SVEUKCZE

7 night Price

Property Description

This wonderful detached barn conversion offers a substantial venue for large families or groups wishing to holiday together. Set in perfect tranquillity with its own enclosed garden, it neighbours the owner’s home and paddocks with horse and family pet pig. Centrally positioned to explore the delights of the Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk Coast, with miles of quiet lanes and woodland walks to be enjoyed from the doorstep. The house is full of charm and character, delightfully furnished and equipped to provide a warm welcome at any time of year. The barn boasts exposed beams, a spacious living room with wood-burning stove, and a farmhouse kitchen with a large dining table perfect for entertaining (catering services available – must be booked prior to arrival direct with the owner) and snooker table. Ground floor bedrooms and shower room make this a perfect choice for older or infirm guests wishing to avoid stairs. The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer wide sandy beaches and a host of attractions including golf courses, all within ½ an hour’s drive. Cromer boasts a pier, carnival week in August and fireworks over the water on New Year’s Day (weather permitting). Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, Splash Aqua pool and Sheringham Gardens. Numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres punctuate the region, and popular RSPB nature and bird reserves can be found at Cley, Blakeney and Morston. Wroxham (8 miles), capital of the Norfolk Broads, provides daily boat hire, river trips, shops, waterside cafés and restaurants. Visit the market town of North Walsham for its farmers market, shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarket (4 miles). Places of historical interest and stately homes can be found within easy driving distance. Blickling Hall boasts open air concerts and events during the summer season. Appealing to children is Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade and West Runton Shire Horse Centre. Shops 2½ miles, two pubs with restaurants 1½ miles.

Entrance hall. Spacious beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Spacious, well-equipped, open-plan beamed kitchen/dining room with tiled floor, gas/electric range (for cooking), snooker table and snug area with TV and sofa bed (alternative sleeping only). Utility. Two twin bedrooms. Wet room with shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

  • Wood-burning stove – initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
  • Electric, full oil underfloor CH, bed linen and towels inc
  • Two cots
  • H/chair
  • Two Freeview TVs
  • Two DVDs
  • Gas/electric range inc
  • M/wave
  • W/machine
  • D/washer
  • Freezer
  • F/freezer
  • Wi-fi
  • Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
  • BBQ
  • Ample parking
  • Sand pit
  • Games room with snooker table and table tennis
  • Catering by prior arr
  • No smoking
  • Ground floor facilities
  • Features
    BBQ – Dishwasher – WiFi – High Chair – Games Room – 3 Pets Welcome – On-site Parking – Washing Machine – Detached Property – Woodburning Stove – Enclosed Garden/Patio