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Swallows Barn

Fakenham, Norfolk
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A stylish barn conversion tucked away in a tranquil village, an ideal base for exploring North Norfolk
  • Sociable open plan living and dining, ideal for couples or families to enjoy each other’s company
  • Located just 3 miles from the market town of Fakenham and 9 miles to the golden sands at Wells-next-the-sea  
Property code: OC-M28145

This idyllic base in the peaceful village of Little Snoring is perfectly located in the heart of North Norfolk, and under 9 miles to the beach. The village itself has a pub, shop and post office. The nearby Georgian town of Holt (10 miles) offers art galleries, antique shops and boutiques as well as a selection of places to eat. Thursford is just 4 miles away with its magnificent collection of steam engines and organs - and why not find your new Christmas tradition at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. The market town of Fakenham (3 miles) has everything for those everyday needs and you can also enjoy a day out and a flutter at Fakenham Racecourse. For the wildlife enthusiasts, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is certainly worth visiting and you are only a short drive from Blakeney (11 miles) and Morston (10 miles) where you can book a boat trip to see the seals.

This welcoming hideaway provides a contemporary feel throughout with characteristic beams and cosy wood burner. Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a bright hallway which leads through to the open plan kitchen/dining/living area. With two sets of French doors, there is plenty of natural light and when the doors are open the landscaped courtyard feels like an extension of the property. The kitchen is equipped with everything needed to serve up a delicious meal to be enjoyed at the sleek dining table. As the evenings draw in, the inviting lounge is just the spot to unwind and recline on the sumptuous sofas. Head upstairs and you’ll find three stylish bedrooms offering a relaxing space to ensure you have a great night’s sleep. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is a family bathroom. To complete the property, there is a utility room and separate WC downstairs.

Outside the front of the property is a generous sized lawned area with garden furniture, a safe space for children to play. The courtyard at the rear provides a secluded space to enjoy alfresco dining and drinking and can be appreciated from dawn to dusk.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-sizes, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Utility room with microwave and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wood burner in the lounge (1st basket of logs provided)
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Lawned garden at front of property and courtyard garden with garden furniture and BBQ at rear
  • Double garage and driveway parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 1 mile and beach 9 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Lee Cousins

This property is personally managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Laura 12th April 2025

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Reviewed by Dan 9th January 2025

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We enjoyed a lovely two-week stay at Swallows Barn over the Christmas and New Year period. The house is cosy and warm, comfortable (the beds were delightfully so!), decorated to a high standard and has almost everything guests would need for their stay. We particularly enjoyed the roaring fire on a cold winter day, but the house is luxuriously waRead morerm even without, with underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen is a little on the small side, but we had no problems rustling up Christmas dinner on the big day. The quiet, rural location of the cottage suited us perfectly and I can imagine having the outdoor space, front and back, would be a real bonus in the summer months. The house is very well located for a number of local places of interest. We enjoyed visits to Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer, and Brancaster and Holkham beaches are unmissable. Our only recommendations would be better lighting leading up to the property, as we arrived in darkness and it was very hard to find our way in pitch black, a clothes airer for laundry, as we had nowhere to hang wet clothes straight from the machine, and our only real disappointment was the owners/managing agents refusing to decorate the house over the festive period, not something we've experiences on the many occasions we've booked to go away for Christmas. Even a simple, inexpensive artificial tree would have been nice, so that the children had somewhere to place their presents. Would highly recommend Swallows Barn and would happily stay again (maybe just not over Christmas!!!). Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 26th October 2024

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We had a very enjoyable short break as a family of 6. Very useful to have 3 toilets. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Kitchen doesn't have tons of cupboard space but enough to fit a small shop of essentials and the fridge and freezer are large. The utility and hall area great for dumping coats and shoes. Not cold enough for the log burner bRead moreut that looked lovely too. 15-20 mins from Holkham and Wells, so perfectly located for highlights of the area. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 27th August 2024

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A lovely comfortable & well set out cottage. Tucked away at the rear of the complex with private front & back gardens. We had a great stay only marred by the unworkable tv - despite a call to the office. Hopefully now sorted or with instructions.

Reviewed by Marion 29th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a fabulous location close to many Norfolk attractions. The garden and house are very safe for young children. The facilities are great with a super gas barbecue, outdoor dining area, and everything you need for a holiday including a lovely welcome pack.

Reviewed by Heidi 7th July 2024

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Reviewed by Cliff 15th June 2024

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Warm and cosy place to stay, thought of everything.

Reviewed by Lynne 7th May 2024

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Wonderful cottage in a quiet location. Well stocked with kitchen equipment and beautifully decorated. Hosts provided a lovely and thoughtful welcome pack. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Craig 7th April 2024

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Very nice holiday cottage, we had a great time there. Comfy beds, nice decor etc. Great court yard garden and bbq (weather wasnt good enough in April for us to use but imagine it would be great in the summer). Location is nice and central to explore the North Norfolk coast. Overall a great place to stay.

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