Dog-friendly Cottage Getaways

Nestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn (ref CZB) and single-storey Beech Barn (ref CZU) and Alderfen Barn (ref UK30458) are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner.
For Beech Barn (ref CZU), between Easter and the 16th July, and the 1st September-1st November, for 7 night bookings the owner is offering free boat hire for one day.
Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.

Beech Barn (CZU), Willow Barn (CZB) and Alderfen Barn (UK30458) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.

Wrens Perch offers fabulous views overlooking Brixham harbour and beyond to the sea. The property was renovated in 2018 to a good contemporary standard with stylish fittings, appliances, atmospheric lighting and quality soft furnishings throughout.

Downstairs the entrance hallway leads to a double bedroom with French doors that lead out to its own patio area at the front of the property. There is an additional downstairs bedroom, also boasting French doors leading to the rear courtyard with a seating area, ideal for al fresco dining. The shower room benefits from a state of the art rainfall shower built into the ceiling with atmosphere lighting as well as a waterfall tap over the sink.

The partially glass staircase with built in lighting leads up to an open plan living area. There is a lovely contemporary kitchen with fully integrated appliances, a kitchen island and a high spec coffee machine. The living/dining area offers ample seating and a very cosy wood burner where you can either sit and watch the TV or gaze out through the bi-folding doors looking out over the harbour from the Juliet balcony.

On the second floor, the beautiful master bedroom, with en-suite facilities, has a double bed with extra seating to look out over the gorgeous views through the glass apex window. The en-suite boasts a freestanding bath, waterfall taps, sink, toilet and heated towel rail. What better way to relax than with a view.

From the kitchen area there are patio doors which lead out onto the landscaped rear garden. Here you have different levels with seating to relax on as well as a hot tub with integrated music system and built in ambient lighting throughout. Beach ½ mile. Shop and restaurant 500 yards, pub 350 yards.