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View towards the kitchen area
View towards the cottage
Enjoying something naughty but nice
Spacious open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area
Comfortable seating area
Cosy up in front of the wood burner
The stylish kitchen is well-equipped
Ideal for dining
The romantic bedroom with antique styling
The beautiful bathroom suite
Enjoy a glass or two while watching the sun go down
A warm welcome awaits
View from the garden towards the cottage
Spacious enclosed garden
Enjoy the peace and quiet
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2 / 15  View towards the cottage
3 / 15  Enjoying something naughty but nice
4 / 15  Spacious open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area
5 / 15  Comfortable seating area
6 / 15  Cosy up in front of the wood burner
7 / 15  The stylish kitchen is well-equipped
8 / 15  Ideal for dining
9 / 15  The romantic bedroom with antique styling
10 / 15  The beautiful bathroom suite
11 / 15  Enjoy a glass or two while watching the sun go down
12 / 15  A warm welcome awaits
13 / 15  View from the garden towards the cottage
14 / 15  Spacious enclosed garden
15 / 15  Enjoy the peace and quiet

Mill Barn Cottage

Banham, Norfolk
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A peaceful and romantic setting from which to explore the local countryside by foot, bike or car and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the big skies Norfolk is famous for
  • Many local attractions including Thetford Forest, Banham Zoo and Bressingham Steam Park, or visit the fine City of Norwich with Norman castle, impressive cathedral and attractions
  • Many fine pubs to visit with good food and live music
Overview
Property code: 53952

Perfect for two guests, this property is a romantic cottage in a tranquil setting surrounded by countryside. This cosy and peaceful barn conversion has been thoughtfully and imaginatively renovated, and retains original features including vaulted ceilings, a traditional wood burner and exposed beams. Set on one level, this lovely link-detached barn comprises a light and spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner; a charming bedroom with an antique-style double bed, and a wonderful bathroom featuring a Victorian-style roll-top bath. There’s also a delightful enclosed garden with a large lawn, fruit trees, furniture and BBQ.

This is a lovely secluded spot, perfect for exploring beautiful countryside and enjoying the big skies Norfolk is famous for. Banham Zoo, a 50-acre site with over 2,000 animals, is just a mile away from the cottage.

There are many fantastic attractions in this beautiful part of Norfolk, including Thetford Forest (21 miles), which offers glorious walking and biking opportunities, outdoor events and live music. Motorsport fans can visit Snetterton Race Circuit (7 miles), or you could head to the Norfolk Broads for more tranquil pleasures (32 miles). The vibrant city of Norwich is 22 miles away, or you could explore the coast, with Lowestoft 39 miles away

  • 1 bedroom - double
  • 1 bathroom - bath with shower over
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Underfloor heating
  • TV with basic sky package and DVD in lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lawrence Kenny

This property is personally managed by Lawrence.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 51 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jenny 27th March 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay in what is a comfortable warm and welcoming cottage.The bath was amazing and lots of constant hot water. The owner was really friendly and helpful and it was a lovely surprise to see the milk in the fridge,an Easter egg some biscuits and a treat for our dog. Our dog loved the garden and once the gate was closed was totally sRead moreafe. We had many wonderful walks and enjoyed a lot of pub meals so totally worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 29th February 2024

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Lovely warm and cosy cottage Friendly helpful owner. Good location. Spacious garden. Ideal for dog owners. Thanks for cookies and dog chews

Reviewed by Deborah 2nd February 2024

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Lovely little cottage. Owners were lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend this cottage for a lovely peaceful stay.

Reviewed by Theresa Jane 21st January 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with all mod cons , very warm . Location was good but the road although not busy was very fast so not happy to walk to the village - only few minutes by car . Plenty of places to walk the dog around and about .0

Reviewed by Karen 12th January 2024

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The cottage was warm and cosy. Explored little Norfolk villages nearby and enjoyed lovely forest walks with our dog. Norwich was within easy driving distance.

Reviewed by Dennis 30th December 2023

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This was a well equipped and clean property. We stayed here with our dog to get away from the fireworks on new years eve. The garden was at the front of the property and was apart of a shared driveway with the owners. As long as the gate to the road was closed, you could let you dog off its leash. This was not so easy in the dark. Maybe section offRead more a smaller area outside cottage entrance to make it more private ? Its location was great to access Suffolk / Norfolk attractions. Warm and welcome Hide

Reviewed by Mark 21st November 2023

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This cottage ticked all of our boxes for a few days away.

Reviewed by ginni 6th October 2023

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Really lovely cottage, well equipped and cosy. Hosts were brilliant, always quick to answer a text but very respectful of our privacy. The shared driveway wasnt an issue and the enclosed garden was great for our dog. Lovely welcome gift too.

Reviewed by Colin 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by David 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by John 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Carly 12th August 2023

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An absolutely lovely place in a beautiful location with lovely hosts. Couldnt ask for more.

Reviewed by Nikki 28th July 2023

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A lovely cottage in a very quiet area, our hosts were very helpful. We had an enjoyable time and were honoured to be able to stay here. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in this area.

Reviewed by Gregory 7th July 2023

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Having decided late to have a week away to celebrate our anniversary I could not have picked a better place, very romantic and relaxing, well equipped and very clean and super comfy bed, lovely hosts on hand if you were to need anything, feels remote but easy to get to attractions, great garden [our dog loved it] and lovely welcome treats and floweRead morers on arrival- even for our dog. Photos are accurate but cannot show the beauty and ambience of the cottage. will definitely return Hide

Reviewed by Susan 30th June 2023

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Would recommend for a peaceful location with plenty of places to eat within 15 minutes away all were dog friendly. Local shop just a walk away

Reviewed by Toni 2nd June 2023

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Lovely cosy cottage in a great location close to lots of places to visit. Our dog loved the garden and we closed the main gate when we were in. The cottage is in the grounds of the main house but it has it's own garden but the main gate is used by all, so you just need to pop your dog on a lea or keep in the cottage for a couple of minutes. All worRead moreked well and the people are lovey. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 26th May 2023

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Very cosy and comfortable, a good base for exploring the area. Thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers, treats for us and dog and milk were appreciated. Our dog loved the large grassy space at the front.

Reviewed by Janice 22nd May 2023

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Nice edge of village location, but the road was surprisingly busy. The garden could only be enclosed by closing the main gate, which could impede access. Cottage was comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Wayne 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by garry 16th April 2023

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Excellent value and cosy cottage perfectly placed to enjoy the area.

Reviewed by Ian 14th April 2023

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Well appointed 1 bed accommodation for those looking for a base from which to explore the local area.

Reviewed by David 25th March 2023

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The cottage was just perfect

Reviewed by Luke 10th March 2023

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Loved our stay! It was the little touches that made us enjoy it straight away with cookies and dog treats left out for us on arrival. Takeaway recommendations that were left for us were also much welcomed! Owners were also non intrusive. The accommodation was great inside, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend staying here !

Reviewed by Wayne 3rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Carla 27th February 2023

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Very warm and cosy.

Reviewed by Terry 10th February 2023

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Great weekend break in a lovely cottage in rural Norfolk Cottage was very comfortable and had all the facilities we needed Underfloor heating kept temperate comforatable and the log burner addded extra warmth when needed The Bottle of wine and chocolates left by the owner was a nice surprise

Reviewed by Hilary 3rd February 2023

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Reviewed by LINDA 6th January 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 28th December 2022

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A lovely cosy and warm barn. Great enclosed garden with a useful car port. Very private and quiet. We really enjoyed the stove which was welcoming following long walks on the broads and fens. Would highly recommend this accommodation. The owners were friendly and non=intrusive.

Reviewed by Vanessa 24th December 2022

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Arrived on Christmas Eve to this lovely cottage, it was cosy, with a well equipt Kitchen. Bed was comfy & towels were provided, there was a bottle of wine, mincepies & milk along with tea & coffee was left for us......Thank you! Unfortunately due to a medical issue we left a day early which was a shame.

Reviewed by David 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Ian 19th November 2022

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Great place to stay and great value for money , the owners were very friendly and helpful and they were very welcoming, we will be revisiting. Amanda and Ian.

Reviewed by Jane 7th November 2022

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A beautifully maintained property in a beautiful part of the country. Made welcome with flowers, milk and a pack of cookies on arrival. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Tina 23rd September 2022

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We had a great time. Cottage was just right. Very relaxing and quiet . Dog absolutely loved the garden. Owners very friendly and accommodating. Right in the middle of the beautiful Norfolk countryside.

Reviewed by Claire 19th September 2022

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We had a lovely stay. Was really impressed with the facilities and cleanliness of the cottage. Great secure outdoor space for our dog to run around.

Reviewed by Sue 16th September 2022

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Beautifully equipped cottage really appreciated the flowers biscuits and milk on our arrival

Reviewed by Les 12th September 2022

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Lovely little cottage in quiet surrounding. Owner very helpful and welcoming.

Reviewed by Franki 5th September 2022

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Lovely welcome and friendly owner. Little touches such as milk in the fridge and a gift of a packet of Vienna Thins was very thoughtful. Lovely garden with an apple and a pear tree which we were allowed to enjoy the fruit. Good undercover parking in the grounds.

Reviewed by Julie 28th August 2022

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We really enjoyed our stay at Mill Barn. The owners were very pleasant and left biscuits, milk and doggy treats as a welcome gift. We appreciated this very much. We had a lovely relaxing time and the cottage had everything we needed. Very clean and tidy, in fact, it was probably the best property we have stayed in so far and there have been a few! Read moreWould definitely recommend without hesitation. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 19th August 2022

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Convenient & nice location. Comfy king bed, & couch v comfortable compared to usual B&B. Good internet signal & tv. Catering equipment very limited cutlery & crockery.

Reviewed by Shirley 8th July 2022

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A lovely well presented little cottage, and a fantastic outdoor space for your dog to have a run around. The cottage is well equipped providing everything you need on a self catering holiday. A car is definitely needed as you are deep in the countryside with the nearest shop approx. a mile away. Great base to see lovely Norfolk.

Reviewed by Vanessa 10th June 2022

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A well fitted and well equipped property with character. A comfortable stay and blessed with great weather

Reviewed by Terry 3rd June 2022

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Location is great for a peaceful stay, cottage has everything you need and is comfortable. Nice garden for the dog to run around.

Reviewed by Keith 27th May 2022

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A lovely cottage to stay for a while. Great secluded location. Very peaceful with plenty of birds singing. Surrounded by Farmland. Easy parking and a nice garden included. Nice compact kitchen with everything you need for a meal there. Just a perfect place for a quiet break away from everyday life. Plus centrally located in Norfolk should you want Read moreto explore all Norfolk has to offer. Should you need it, it has good Wi Fi too. No complaints from us at all. Hide

Reviewed by Joy 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by James 4th May 2022

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Lovely setting definitely remote, you will need the car to do the basics, you can't really walk from the cottage anywhere. Relaxing, garden is great for the dog, the shared drive isn't an issue, there's an easy workaround that was more than perfect for us. Lots to explore and easy to find places to enjoy an evening meal or lunch, great central baseRead more to explore coastal areas, a day out to Cromer is recommended If WIFI is important, then this was the only downside for us Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 30th April 2022

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Lovely Cottage, everything we needed and plenty of space for the dog, would recommend.....

Reviewed by Adrian 15th April 2022

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The cottage was very pretty, cosy and well equipped. The welcome pack was much appreciated as were the flowers, biscuits and doggy treats . Loved the cosiness of the cottage and the roll top bath and bedroom were lovely.

Reviewed by Helen 9th April 2022

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Lovely cottage, welcome pack left on the table including dog treats which our dog loved! The cottage was clean and tidy. Bath is very high and I can see why someone put in a review previously about it being difficult to get in and out of! Garden is secure as long as you shut the gate but it tells you about this in the cottage pack. Lots of things Read moreto do and lots of leaflets also left we updated some of them! Hide

Reviewed by Alan 21st January 2022

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With many of the Covid restrictions lifted my wife & I were looking forward to our week in the country again after a 2 year break. We use the time to just relax and spend some quality time with our deaf rescue dog. Obviously because of her condition it is essential that the property has an enclosed and secure garden so she can run around off lead. Read moreThis property claims in the brochure to be so but sadly not the case. When we arrived we noticed large gaps in the external gate and a flimsy wire fen Hide

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Photos
View towards the kitchen area
View towards the cottage
Enjoying something naughty but nice
Spacious open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area
Comfortable seating area
Cosy up in front of the wood burner
The stylish kitchen is well-equipped
Ideal for dining
The romantic bedroom with antique styling
The beautiful bathroom suite
Enjoy a glass or two while watching the sun go down
Show 3 moreA warm welcome awaits

Location

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