Self-Catering at The Hayloft | Holiday Cottages in Norwich

Holiday home
The property has been carefully renovated and boasts original beams and a warming wood burner that sits on the original doorstep of the former farmhouse. There are stunning views from skylights that perfectly frame the surrounding natural landscape. The lovely garden with summerhouse leads to 2 acres of land populated by wandering ducks and chickens, and features its own delightful babbling brook. The accommodation includes one double en-suite bedroom; fitted kitchen, and sitting room with a warm and welcoming wood burner. The Hayloft offers comfortable and well-equipped accommodation that provides an excellent base from which to explore this wonderful part of Norfolk.

Accomodation Details
All first floor. One double bedroom with en-suite (shower, basin & WC). Fitted kitchen with breakfast bar & 2 stools. Sitting room with woodburner.

Area
An impressive Norman church with a wonderful Jacobean pulpit dominates the village of Necton, between the bustling market towns of Swaffham and Dereham at the heart of Norfolk. Necton offers a village store with a butcher's and post office, and the pretty market town of Dereham is just six miles away with its wider variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. A local farmers' market is also held there every fortnight that showcases the fabulous local produce. Visitor attractions nearby include Bradenham Hall, a splendid Georgian house with over 27 acres of beautiful gardens, that is rumoured to have been visited by Lord Nelson; the infamous Peddars Way; the Norfolk Coastal Path, and over 90 peaceful miles of beautiful Norfolk countryside for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Region
Picturesque rolling Fens, unspoilt beaches, and pretty waterways in East Anglia is a dream holiday destination. Norfolk offers beaches, saltmarshes and quaint villages whilst equally as charming are the coast and countryside of Suffolk.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi. Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lawned garden with summerhouse, furniture & BBQ. Sorry, no smoking. One well-behaved dog welcome at £10 per week. Shop and pub 2 miles. Note: This property is not suitable for children (including infants). Note: Unfenced brook at bottom of garden. Note: Front door accessed via 12 wooden steps. Note: Due to horses, ducks & chickens at property dogs must be kept on a lead. Note: Bedroom & sitting room accessed via sloping doorways lower than standard height. Note: This property has limited WiFi and is only suitable for Browsing not downloading.

Slight-Fade

June 2021

The property is in the centre of Norfolk roughly equally distance from the east, west and north coasts. It is reached by a couple of miles of single track road. At the start of this road there is a Co-op so you can pick up provisions. The Hayloft is the top half of the building you see in the photographs so anyone with mobility issues would struggle particularly as the doorway between the lounge and bedroom is extremely low and anyone above average build would have problems using the shower room / wc. Other than that it is a comfortable accommodation with everything you need in the kitchen and a wood burner in the lounge. The only issue I found was that the Information Book was not on view and when we eventually found it there was information that was out of date.

Miss Gilliard

September 2020

I have stayed at The hayloft a couple of times now, and have found the hospitality and facilities most welcoming.. The hosts provide accurate directions, and arrangements for key collecting etc. are very helpful. Every facility is available making the stay most enjoyable. The location lends itself to explore many attractions, and as I was also visiting friends in Swaffham, very convenient in distance. The position of The hayloft is within a quiet and relaxing environment, just what is needed for a "get away" holiday. I can wholly recommend The hayloft, although as the listing do mention, the steps for access are very steep, and can have some limitations for some people.

Mr Wilson

July 2020

A very pleasant place to stay in a lovely location..

Mr Wilson, July 2020

Very tranquil setting.. Also well positioned in the middle of the county s convenient to reach all parts

Mr Marsden, July 2020

February 2020

Had a wonderful time at the Hayloft, a very cosy place comfortable and well equipped.. Toney and Jennie very nice and helpful

Mr Mobbs

May 2019

The Hayloft cottage was absolutely perfect, idyllic environment for relaxation .... The Hayloft cottage was absolutely perfect, idyllic environment for relaxation and within driving distance of many areas to visit, we stayed for 3 nights but would have loved to have stayed longer, definitely going to recommend to friends and family

Mrs Masters

March 2019

Absolutely beautiful Hayloft, more amenities than you would expect, beautiful serene surroundings and lovely owners.. Myself and my toy poodle coco loved it.

Mr Smith

October 2018

We booked this cottage on the understanding it had wifi (we needed to keep in touch with a disabled member of family) It had no wifi on the day we arrived and wifi was not available until the day before we left.. We were told that wifi was available at McDonald's some miles away. Despite our hosts being charming people this was a major problem Upon our return we have seen that previous guests have had the same problem

Dr Herbert

Perfect spot for two people given that we had transport..

Mr Blackburn

September 2018

Very good central location.. Owners always very pleasant and helpful. Fully equipped cottage in a lovely setting.

Mr Matthews

August 2018

A lovely peaceful place the owners were lovely me and my husband enjoyed our stay and would return again

Miss Marksby

July 2018

Lovely stay owners were very friendly.. Amazing gardens.

Mr Tomkinson

Sadly, we had to leave the cottage early.. We found the general site lacking in attention. The stairs to the cottage were open tread, and in need of some repairs. We were led to believe that our dog would have plenty of space to run, but this was not the case, we were instructed to keep him on a lead whenever we were outside. Outside needed some care and attention, broken flower pots at the entrance to the cottage, just one small example. The cottage was very small, this was not a problem in itself, but the shower was only about two feet square, i couldn't even bend down to wash my feet, (no, my wife and I are not overweight, I am 12 stone my wife 11! It is not somewhere we would recommend. We left early, partly for domestic reasons, and partly because of our dis-satisfaction with the cottage, such a shame. Tony Tomkinson

Mr Beckett

June 2018

The hayloft was perfectly situated for all attractions and was set in perfect surroundings.. Tony was a perfect host and made us feel at home our dog absolutely loved it too.We have been on many cottage holidays and this was right up there with the very best .

Miss Davis

February 2018

Lovely warm cottage, views were pretty and well stocked utensils for cooking.. Great location to explore Norfolk and relax! Unfortunately there was no hot water to the kitchen sink, but apart from that we had a great stay

Mr Price

January 2018

Perfect little loft, well furnished with a contact who was very helpful, will be looking to come back in the summer!

Mr Donovan

June 2017

A perfect location base in order to visit norwich and the resorts along the north coast of norfolk.. Highly recommended. Superb restaurant in necton just 2 miles away.

Ms Sponsorpack

July 2016

The owners were very friendly, and the accommodation is comfortable, clean and well stocked. The gardens are gorgeous and tranquil. We would definitely book again, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Mrs Peace

November 2015

The owner of The Hayloft was very friendly, very relaxed break in wonderful surroundings. The sun house was especially magical.

Mrs Day

June 2015

The accommodation and gardens were beautiful. There was always somebody on hand if you needed anything and we had a very relaxing weeks holiday. We wanted for nothing.

Mrs Pereira

May 2015

We really loved the let and the peace tranquillity. Loved our own little summer house. The owners were great and very helpful.

Mr Scudder

April 2015

The remoteness, the tranquillity and the friendliness of the owners was second to none. I would recommend this property to anyone. We are certainly coming back.

Peter C

A truly fantastic place to stay, a very warm welcome from Tony when we arrived. Milk in the fridge for a cuppa tea, and even biscuits. The Hayloft is in the perfect location for touring Norfolk, and in a very quiet location. The kitchen had all the pots, pans, dishes etc that you will ever need. We will go back sometime in the summer and enjoy the patio that overlooked the brook. All in all a beautifully maintained Hayloft and surroundings. Even though we got our check out day wrong, Tony and his wife were extremely nice about it,. We will be back.

meanlin

January 2015

Loved this holiday rental. Lovely accommodation, all you need for a base to come back to after a day exploring. Owners very friendly and helpful. Situated on a farm with horses, hens and 'laughing ducks'. Your own private space outside. Ours was a decked area by the stream that runs through the property with a small summerhouse. Table and chairs for 2 to have a glass of wine in the sun. Nearest pub and shop a car ride away, approx 2 miles. We used the Windmill to eat on a couple of occasions. Norwich not far away, lovely place to visit. A trip on the broads is a must. I would use this rental again and recommend it to others.

Mrs Stone

October 2014

Very comfortable and cosy accommodation to return to each day. Lovely setting on farm of horses, chickens, rabbits and 'laughing ducks'. Stream running in front of Hayloft and Haybarn accommodation. Each apartment has it's own private garden. We had the summer house and decking with tables and chairs facing well kept lawn, bridge over stream and willow tree. Tranquil and peaceful stay. Easy access to Norwich and Wroxham where we had a trip on the broads. Norwich is a lovely city, you need plenty of time to explore, so much to see. A maze of cobbled streets and interesting shops plus castle and museum. Visited old friends in Swaffam and family in Holbeach. Enjoyed every minute of our week. Very friendly welcome from the owner of the property.

Mr Pink

September 2014

The Hayloft was just what you want for a nice relaxing holiday and the owner was always helpful and friendly.

Guest

August 2014

Peace tranquility you will find this all here we watch the hens and cockerels. We named him bruiser but he got a better name from cherri Middleton forest gump He runs like crazy. Lol Fresh eggs every day farm opposite selling produce Owners delightful The windmill worth a visit great food

Mrs Pallett

May 2014

We had a lovely welcome by the owners. The property was a little hideaway retreat, I could of made it my home and didn't want to leave. It was a central point to all areas to the coast.

Mrs Bailey

April 2014

Lovely clean and well furnished cottage. Lots of storage space for our own belongings. Tea tray with biscuits on arrival was a lovely touch.

Mrs Rose

September 2013

This was the best equipped holiday rental that I have stayed in.

Mr Sloan

August 2013

We had a lovely few days at the Hayloft and enjoyed the accommodation, views and location. It was very central to a lot of places. The whole experience felt very homely, and the local area was great for walking. We would definitely go there again.

July 2013

this cottage was very quiet and peaceful. the owners very helpful ,nothing was to much trouble very central to visit sights in Norfolk be warned a noisy cockrel as you were on a small farm

Mrs Donaldson

June 2013

A quiet, relaxing area. The owners were helpful and friendly. Milk and biscuits were provided which was nice touch.

Mr Farmery

May 2013

It was very peaceful and central to all the places of interest to us. We would be pleased to stay again.

Mr Shenton

April 2013

The cottage was excellent, especially the kitchen which is important whilst self catering. The woodburner was amazing and heated the whole cottage.

Mr Chambers

February 2013

Fantastic location and the owners are a lovely friendly couple.

Mrs Rogers

It was a very peaceful and relaxed environment with farm animals free ranging in the grounds. The owners were very welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. The Hayloft has been lovingly restored and was very comfortable.

September 2012

Though a little off the beaten track, the location is actually very convenient for touring by car. The accommodation is well-appointed, comfortable and provides a relaxing, rural atmosphere in the evenings. The owners are on hand and very helpful. The only real drawback is the provision of a breakfast bar with high stools instead of a kitchen table and chairs (no room for the latter). We recommend the accommodation highly and would re-book if on holiday in the area again.

Mr Royle

July 2012

A pleasant and convenient location at a reasonable price.

Mrs Mclusky

We enjoyed the setting and the peace and quiet. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Miss Baker

January 2012

Home from home in peace and quiet.

Mrs Broadway

December 2011

Lovely situation in fantastic countryside! Plenty of different walks - fantastic for dogs! We will definitely be going back!

Mr Chacksfield

November 2011

A very peaceful, rural tranquil area with enabled us to relax easily. Also, very useful jumping off place for visiting parts of Norfolk in the North and West. The owners were pleasant helpful approachable people.

Ms Lee

October 2011

Everything was great! We enjoyed our trip very much and our hosts were fabulous.

Mr Olsson

September 2011

Good location in very pleasant surroundings. Very helpful owners.

Mr Woods

May 2011

The absolute peace and relaxation of the location of the property. We take our dog and there is access granted by the local farmers to the many fields straight from the door. The countryside is beautiful and it's in a great situation to explore that part of Norfolk. The owners are very friendly too. Altogether, fantastic place!

Mr Tobolkiewicz

April 2011

The location of the property and the peaceful surroundings.

Mr Middleton

March 2011

The property was just what we were looking for, great for a quiet peaceful break in the country and lots of walking available. The people who owned the property were very welcoming, would definitely stay again.

November 2010

Friendly greeting. Very quiet and pretty surroundings.Well equiped but the bed was a little hard. We also think that the kitchen stools would have been better with backs and padded seats to them. Loved the eggs. Good base for touring.

Mrs Crook

October 2010

The hosts were very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. I enjoyed the company of the chickens and geese and especially visits from the family cat. The situation of the cottage was rural enough to feel that you were completely away from everything but only a few miles away from either town, city or coast.

Mr Fox

September 2010

Peaceful location in nice grounds. Loved Norfolk.

Mr Beal

July 2010

It was a very enjoyable holiday; the accommodation was all we could have asked for. the gardens with the stream and duck, chickens and horses were so relaxing in an area of natural beauty.

Mrs Pizzey

June 2010

The cottage was well out in the country taking you away from the hustle and bustle of town life. The owners were very pleasant and helped to make the holiday the break that it should be.

May 2010

everything was perfect from the idylic settings, to the highest standard, and to top that the warmest welcome, brill

Mrs West

April 2010

Setting of the accommodation was really lovely. Owner was very helpful and made us feel welcome and relaxed.

Mrs Goldsmith

It was a wonderful, friendly and immaculate cottage.

December 2009

Beautiful cottage in a lovely country setting. Very quite and peacful,just right for a restful break. The hosts were extremely helpful with all and any needs that arose.Wonderful people. Ideal location for towns country side and coastal resorts. On the whole a wonderful,little cottage to stay in.

Mr Warren

September 2009

Peaceful with very accommodating hosts.

Mr Francis

July 2009

We found the environment to be very pleasant, well situated and convenient for touring North Norfolk. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.

Mrs Warren

June 2009

The garden with all its livestock was delightful.

Miss Williamson

October 2008

The wood-burning stove was a bonus. Surroundings luxurious and well-maintained. Helpful owners. Quiet country lanes for cycling and walking.

Mr Hawkins

August 2008

Very friendly. Lovely welcome pack on arrival. The Owners were always on hand if needed.

Mrs Rowe

June 2008

We found this barn conversion a warm and comfortable holiday home, ideal for those of us wishing for a peaceful break. Owners friendly and welcoming.

Mr Dixon

June 2007

The Hayloft was a good base to explore Norfolk and the owners were really helpful and friendly. At the end of our day out in Norfolk, it was nice to look forward to go back to the Hayloft.

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The Hayloft in Norwich, Norfolk