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Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
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This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
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recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"The Barn is the best property we have stayed in by far - we didn't want to leave!"
Every comfort was considered by the owner, who was very welcoming. The Barn was spacious, very clean and furnished with style. We had lovely areas for our dogs, who were made very welcome (where some owners just tolerate dogs) We will definitely be going back!
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Mar 2025
"Thank you Karen for the lovely welcome
The Barn was excellent for our needs & it was the most genuinely dog friendly place we have ever stayed."
We made happy memories with four generations separately over the week including my dads 90th birthday who lives in Norfolk
The Barn is well equipped with comfortable beds
My daughters enjoyed the hot tub
Thanks again Karen & Stuart … we will be back xxx
Reviewed by Karan4.7★Jan 2025
"***** FAB—U—LOUS *****
We loved every minute of our stay, the owners have thought of everything - comfortable, clean, amazing building, friendly owners, excellent facilities for dog owners."
Our 3 dogs loved it too.
Good base for Norfolk
Hot Tub fantastic.
Couldn’t fault it ! Super fantastic in every possible way.
We will be back !
Reviewed by Candy5.0★Oct 2024
"The Barn was spacious & peaceful, very relaxing."
The beds were very comfy with good quality linen. The paddock area for the dogs to run free was great! It’s an ideal place to get away from it all, but a car is definitely needed as the coast etc are at least an hour away as are most places of interest.
Hosts were very helpful & obliging & made us feel very welcome during our stay
Reviewed by Samuel4.7★Aug 2024
"We had a wonderful stay at the Barn."
The host was really welcoming and attentive. The Barn was stunning, well maintained and accurately described on the website. It’s really well kitted out, with very comfortable beds and everything you need in the kitchen. The hot tub was great and the grounds were lovely, great place to stay with dogs.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2024
"PROS: The barn is a beautiful old house, with tons of rustic charm and character and the central atrium entrance is particularly stunning."
It is quite large so plenty of space and we liked that the bedrooms were at opposite ends of the building ensuring privacy from the in laws who visited and stayed with us for 4 of our 7 night stay. The beds were super king and the bedding was really soft and comfortable. The private secured little garden is great for the dogs and there were a further 2 really lovely areas where the dogs could play. The kitchen was well equipped and the sofa and TV area very comfortable. The owner was helpful when we needed a fan in one of the rooms and she was also helpful in recommending some pubs and places to visit. There is a utility area with a ton of tourist information flyers and maps, which I found useful when planning days out.
CONS: We found dog hair (not ours) all over the sofas and cobwebs in the ceilings on the wooden beams. Whilst we appreciate this is a old barn, this could have been easily rectified with a deeper clean between guests. The front door double height glass entrance had dozens of dead flies stuck to the glass :-(. The front entrance was also tired with weeds and piles of leaves which again could have been swept up and tidied between guests. My husband also didn't appreciate being 'told off' by the owner for using the wrong hoover to clean up sand from the back seat of our car :-(. The owner did in fact tell me that they weren't able to afford the rates of local cleaners so they have taken to cleaning the property themselves. The property is located in a quiet residential road but there is nothing else nearby other than residential properties. The nearest pub was several miles away, and there were no shops within walking distance. This means we needed to drive everywhere with quite considerable distances and times involved, i.e. a day trip to the north Norfolk coast was a 3 hour round trip! This was a big issue for us as we spent so much of our time driving but we do appreciate this was mostly our fault as we didn't sufficiently note the distances involved and we didn't quite appreciate how large Norfolk was (so not a criticism of The Barn or Sykes).
Reviewed by Deborah2.8★May 2024
"Have stayed at many holiday cottages over the years but this one is the best ever."
Well equipped very comfortable & great hosts.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jan 2024
"The Barn is a superb conversion and the photo`s/description do not do this holiday cottage justice, great character, a good size and comfort with a lovely shared paddock for the dogs along with cleaning facilities."
Only negative point would be occasional traffic noise through the night.
Reviewed by Carl4.7★Dec 2023
"Lovely property."
Felt at home straight away. Perfect for a relaxing stay in the countryside and a good location for getting out to explore the rest of Norfolk. Nice small touches like games and chess board in the lounge, log fire, essentials for the kitchen, enclosed area for dog as well as more open garden areas and a big jacuzzi with candles etc. We had a great time.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Dec 2023
"Fantastic break away with the family, The Barn was perfect for our stay."
Beds were super comfy and very clean.
Lovely stay would recommend to family and friends.
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Oct 2023
"We had a really nice time at the Barn it was clean ,comfortable and very dog friendly with a great outdoor area ."
We were made to feel very welcome.
Everyone was so friendly
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2023
"We enjoyed a lovely holiday at The Barn and managed to see all the delights of North Norfolk including Sandringham ( a must visit) which was delightful."
As were Holt (definitely worth a visit as well as Blakeney, Ely Cathedral and on the recommendation of Karen and Stewart The Cutter for lunch followed by a boat trip on the river. Holcombe Hall and the beach are high on the list with a trip to Cambridge and a punt on the river not to be missed.
Our holiday was made all that more special by the the property itself which in our view was five star reaching this level with the way in which our hosts Karen and Stewart made us so welcome with their tips, recommendations and conversations. Thanks to them both and best wishes for the future.
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Aug 2023
"The Barn was an awesome place for a relaxing stay."
Karen and Stuart are the perfect hosts and the Barn and garden are idyllic. It’s a perfect holiday with a dog (even our very young slightly troublesome one). He is sad now we are home and he doesn’t get to run round the paddock numerous times a day.
We will all definitely be back soon
Reviewed by Nikki5.0★Aug 2023
"Perfect Holiday Home with excellent owners, Highly recommend as Karen & Stuart are great hosts."
Love the grounds, ducks and how easy it was to move around south west Norfolk.
Reviewed by Adrian4.1★Aug 2023
"Perfect place to stay with our dog - well equipped with everything we might need ..."
Perfect place to stay with our dog - well equipped with everything we might need including the dog bowl and throws Warm welcome with loads of helpful suggestions of dog friendly places to go and nearby walks We really loved our stay and wished we could have stayed longer
Reviewed by Kathryn4.4★Jul 2023
"Beautiful barn, very comfortable."
The barn was very spacious and easily accomodated 4 adults and 5 dogs. Great to have private, enclosed garden
and then 3 other area for the dog.
Hosts were lovely and informative
Reviewed by Colin4.7★Jun 2023
"Wonbderful find, great home from home and we cannot wait to return :)"
Reviewed by Suzanne4.7★Mar 2023
"Beautiful barn, very comfortable and relaxing."
Karen welcomed us and ran through a few things. She's thought of everything! Great base to explore dog friendly Norfolk pubs. Would highly recommend and return. Many thanks!
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Feb 2023
"The Barn is lovely, we really enjoyed our holiday."
Karen is so friendly & helpful. Our dogs really loved it too, the paddock is brilliant for them.
Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Sep 2022
"The barn is lovely, it is a home for home but with more!"
The house has everything you need for a great stay and the dog facilities are fantastic.
We could have stayed longer than a week!
Karen is warm and welcoming and we will definitely be going back!
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2022
"Beautiful Barn conversion super place for your furbabys ."
The owners Karen & Duncan were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble .we will be booking again very soon .
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jun 2022
"Had a fantastic time at the barn would definitely recommend a few cleaning issues 1 being the kettle full of limescale and the frying pan being burnt on food left on , but okay apart from that ."
Reviewed by Sandra4.7★May 2022
"Amazing property."
Karen and Stuart have thought of everything, the pictures on the website are exactly as it is, we were not disappointed at all. Thanks so much. Very high quality accommodation.
Reviewed by Amanda5.0★May 2022
"Everything was absolutely lovely; just what we were looking for."
It was even nicer than the photos we’d seen.
Reviewed by Kate4.7★Apr 2022
"Great cottage , very spacious ."
Warm cosy inviting . Good quality beds and linen. Hot tub very welcoming at the end of a long day of walking .
Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Mar 2022
"This property had everything you could wish for especially for dog friendliness."
Dog wash, towels, safe areas, water bowl, enclosed garden for late night wees without getting all togged up. Well equipped kitchen. To be honest faultless even without the dogs. Plenty of space as well compared with other cottages we have stayed in. Hot tub was lovely as well. Owners very helpful and on hand. Bonus ability to rent all 3 properties for groups.
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Jan 2022
"The Barn is lovely and the hosts very welcoming, we had a great stay and a fantastic location to get out and explore."
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Dec 2021
"Lovely place to stay, the hosts had thought of everything."
We had three dogs with us and it is definitely dog friendly. The dog walking field was a huge bonus. We will definitely go back.
Reviewed by Jill5.0★Nov 2021
"Lovely setting and beautiful barn conversion with all mod-cons but very dog friendly."
We and the dog loved the paddock which was very secure and tranquil. Karen was the perfect host and was at hand to lend a flask or advise on walks etc. We hope to return.
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2021
"The accommodation was fantastic, full of home comforts, very clean and tidy."
The owners were great nothing was too much trouble and very dog friendly. We will be returning in the future
Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jul 2021
"Beautiful property."
Fabulous to have a paddock for doggies walk
Owner so helpful- fabulous holiday
Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jun 2021
"Lovely place to stay Karen and Stuart welcomed us and very helpful."
Beds were very comfortable. Hot tub was amazing too.We had a lovely peaceful relaxing break.
Reviewed by Jeanette4.7★May 2021
"Such lovely hosts."
Nothing was too much trouble and as they live on site if there are any requirements they are dealt with straight away. The gardens are beautiful especially the paddock. We’re definitely going to return to this cottage.
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2020
"The barn was amazing so much space the hot tub was so relaxing after a day walking with the dogs ."
It was so nice to go to a place that was for 4 dogs and had good facilities so thank you to them and their kindness
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Sep 2020
"Absolutely lovely place."
We have booked again for next year super dog friendly. You can’t find better.
Reviewed by Jeffery5.0★Sep 2020
"Amazing cottages, fantastic hosts, we will definitely be returning."
Reviewed by Robin5.0★Aug 2020
"Fantastic holiday, second time back, Karen is so lovely and can't do enough for you."
Will be going back next year
Reviewed by Steph5.0★Jul 2020
"The size, layout and facilities of the barn were Brilliant and ideal for our ..."
The size, layout and facilities of the barn were Brilliant and ideal for our needs and the dogs absolutely loved the agility course, literally a minutes walk away + the owner has even put in a dog washing facility just to the side of the barn
Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2020
"Really enjoyed our week and our dogs loved the garden."
It was handy having a dog bath outside and enjoyed visiting the ducks in the morning. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by James5.0★Mar 2020
"We have just returned home from a week's stay at The Barn."
We have nothing negative to say about this property. The Barn is extremely comfortable and welcoming. The owners were lovely and helpful. The hot tub was lovely which we really enjoyed. Great grounds for our pooches.All in all a great stay here, we will definitely return very soon.
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2020
"Karen the owner was extremely friendly and helpful."
The accommodation and surrounding land is definitely very dog friendly with lots of space for our four legged fur babies!
Can recommend Castle Acre for a place of historic interest and with dog walks in the immediate area plus a dog friendly pub in the village!
Reviewed by Lynne4.1★Nov 2019
"Karen made us all very welcome especially our fir baby dog Buddy."
The Barn is beautifully appointed with the most comfortable beds.
All of our favourite Norfolk locations were within easy reach from The Barn.
We would highly recommend this holiday stay.
Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Oct 2019
"The most dog friendly cottage we have ever stayed in!"
Very well geared up for dogs. Genuinely welcomed. Accommodation was spacious and very well equipped. Warm and comfortable. Lovely paddock for the dogs to play in.
The owner Karen is very friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Reviewed by Christine4.7★Oct 2019
"We had a fabulous holiday at the Barn."
Very dog friendly which is one reason why I chose it. Not only that but a beautiful location and very nice property full of character. We had a very relaxing time and made to feel extremely welcome by the owners right from the start.
Reviewed by Anna5.0★Aug 2019
"The friendly atmosphere and welcome."
Fabulous kitchen.
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Apr 2019
"We received a very warm welcome from Karen, the owner."
The barn is absolutely beautiful in every way. Comfy bed (best sleep in a long time), double shower, roll top baths, spacious lounge/diner/kitchen, hot tub, private garden as well as use of the paddock for the dogs and of course, fresh duck eggs. We felt so at home and thoroughly enjoyed some R&R. We are looking forward to returning!
Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Mar 2019
"Loved every minute of the holiday, Hot tub brilliant."
Very quiet area and lovely pub within walking distance. Good walks around too
Reviewed by Liz5.0★Mar 2019
"Perfect setup, good location and welcoming hosts even our four legged friends were well catered for."
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jan 2019
"Karen the owner was lovely and gave a guided tour, hot tub was lovely and barn ..."
Karen the owner was lovely and gave a guided tour, hot tub was lovely and barn very quaint but a few cobwebs could have been cleared prior to visit overall 9/10
Reviewed by Wendy4.1★Nov 2018
"The Barn was a lovely place to use as a base for getting around the area."
Coming back to comfortable accomodation and faciliates made our holiday complete.Karen and Stuart were great in providing us with information on what was available in the local areas, including the pub (dog friendly and a short walk). We had a dog with us and the bonus was the offer,from Karen to providing a dog sitting service, if we were to go out to places that did not allow dogs. Milly, our dog, made friends with Karen's pooches so even the dog had a great time. In all I would recommend this accomodation and what it has to offer as we had a very relaxing and chillout short holiday. Thanks you guys
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2018
"A lovely quiet location and an ideal place to bring the dogs."
We had everything we needed and our wives really enjoyed the hot tub.
The supermarket at Watton was just a few minutes drive away and was easy to get to.
We were left alone to enjoy our holiday but Karen the owner lived on site and was always on hand if we had any problems or needed advice on the local area.
We were met by Karen on arrival and shown around the premises and the outside dog walking areas. Karen went through all the rules and explained everything very clearly.
Key collection and drop off was easy with Karen living on site.
All in all a very pleasant short break and a venue I'm sure we will return to in the future.
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Mar 2018
"This was a comfortable, warm and well equipped barn conversion."
The thing that sets this holiday home apart from others, is the dog friendly welcome by the owners. There is a delightful garden and paddock directly accessible from the property, so you have no worries about taking your dog out. Although it is a dog friendly home, the standard of the accommodation is still very high, and the owners are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Feb 2018
"The Barn was extremely well equipped."
The Owner was charming and did everything to make sure we had a fantastic visit. I would most certainly recommend this property especially if you have dogs as it is very dog friendly, with an exercise paddock with jumps and equipment for your dog. Lovely property - shame about the November weather!
Reviewed by Beth5.0★Nov 2017
"This place was clean, comfortable and a home from home."
friendly owners and easy to access places out and about
Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Sep 2017
"This is my second visit to the area after staying at the dairy."
The facilities for dogs is amazing and one of the main reasons I booked again but in the bigger property at Saham Hills. The only negative was the internet which comes and goes and is very limited.
Reviewed by Naomi4.6★Jul 2017
"Plenty of space, inside and out, private courtyard useful with a dog and all facilities you would need for the summer."
Very comfortable beds.We would go again.
Reviewed by J4.2★Jun 2017
"Lovely Barn."
Excelled in comfort and style with old world charm. Fab hot tub & our dog thoroughly enjoyed running thru the paddock. The most comfortable bed we have slept in aside from our own!! Can't fault it and would definitely return.
Reviewed by Luan4.6★Feb 2017
"We really enjoyed our week's stay and had a very restful stay."
The accommodation was first class and nothing was too much trouble for Karen, the owner.. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Gloria5.0★Oct 2016
"Brilliant place for dog owners."
Quiet area, cosy house, lovely people. THAT was the perfect holiday retreat.
Reviewed by Anika5.0★Sep 2016
"FROM START TO FINISH OUR HOLIDAY WAS EXCELLANT."
. KAREN WAS THEIR TO CATER TO OUR EVERY NEED. NOTHING WAS TO MUCH TROUBLE.WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PROPERYY TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES
Two bedrooms with en-suite slipper bath, shower, basin and WC: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x king-size double
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Shared external utility.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, dishwasher
Large screen Smart TV, WiFi, a selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Private, enclosed gravelled garden with furniture and BBQ
Shared use of lawned garden and large paddock with fun dog agility tests
Shared use of hot tub (private use can be booked)
Four well-behaved pets welcome first two dogs are in cost additional £25pp after
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Please note: This property only accepts Friday changeovers
The property
A beautifully furnished semi-detached cottage, in a courtyard setting in the quiet village of Saham Hills.
With two spacious bedrooms, both boasting an en-suite bathroom, this Norfolk cottage is perfect for a romantic retreat or a getaway for a small family.
The large open plan living area boasts a vaulted ceiling and a warming woodburning stove will make even the chilliest evening a pleasure, whilst the fabulous hot tub will soothe you as you relax after a day discovering this wonderful area.
Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 26163 and 26592, together they sleep 10.
Mill House Holiday Cottages
These three superb holiday cottages are located in the grounds of the owners’ home in the village of Saham Hills near to the market town of Watton in the Norfolk countryside. Sleeping a total of ten people between them, these Norfolk country cottages are perfect for a group, small family holiday or for a romantic couple's retreat. Finished to a high standard, these Norfolk cottages all feature beamed ceilings, warming woodburning stoves and modern, well-equipped living accommodation. Ideal for pets, these Saham cottages share a large paddock where the children and your four-legged friends can run around whilst you prepare a sumptuous feast in the kitchen or on the barbecue. Take some time to reflect on your wonderful Norfolk holiday, by relaxing in the luxurious hot tub; a fabulous way to round off the day after exploring the surrounding countryside. The National Cycle Route 13 is situated adjacent to all three properties, and Saham Hills is well located for discovering some wonderful Norfolk attractions. The popular town of Swaffham is just eight miles away, or spend a day exploring Thetford Forest. The North Norfolk coast can be reached in under an hour from these Saham Hills cottages, or you may wish to indulge in some retail therapy in the cathedral city of Norwich, before sampling one of the city’s many restaurants and taking in a show at the theatre. These Saham Hills cottages are in a wonderful location for a holiday in the beautiful Norfolk countryside.
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Where you’ll be staying
SAHAM HILLS
Watton 2 miles; Swaffham 8 miles.
Saham Hills is a peaceful village on the edge of the historic market town of Watton in North Norfolk. Watton holds a market every Wednesday and is also home to a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. Swaffham is eight miles away with fine Georgian buildings housing shops, pubs and restaurants, a bustling Saturday market and a twice-monthly farmers’ market. Nearby Thetford Forest offers the Go Ape high wire experience, while a trip to Norfolk’s beautiful coastline or stunning Broads can easily be enjoyed, as can the magnificent cathedral city of Norwich. A wonderful year-round base for the whole family.
Important Information
You can book private time for the hot tub, if you would like to do this, please write on the board provided.
The hot tub is at a temperature of 38 degrees and a professional spa, therefore any longer than an hour is not recommend for health and safety reasons.
Please note: This property only accepts Friday changeovers.
