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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
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
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, this romantic cottage offers a tranquil setting surrounded by countryside from which to explore the wider area.

With plenty of attractions to suit all tastes in this beautiful area of Norfolk, for nature lovers or adventure seekers, the beautiful scenery of Thetford Forest offers fantastic walking and biking opportunities, and hosts outdoor events including live music concerts. Banham Zoo offers a great day out and is located in the village. Motorsport fans should take time to visit Snetterton Race Circuit who have a regular programme of events. The Norfolk and Suffolk coasts can be reached within an hour, as can the famous Norfolk Broads where day boat hire is highly recommended. The region is also home to many stunning National Trust properties or alternatively, if some retail therapy is needed visit the fine city of Norwich.

Enter the cottage via the porch area which provides useful storage for coats and shoes before entering the impressive open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With its full height vaulted ceilings, beautiful exposed beams and calming neutral tones this room provides a wonderful place to relax and recharge in the evenings. Cosy up on the comfortable sofas in front of the free-standing wood burner while watching your favourite programmes on the TV with basic sky package and DVD. While there are plenty of places to dine out, should you decide to test your culinary skills the kitchen is well-equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer and a convenient dishwasher to help clean up afterwards, also in this room is the dining table and chairs. The romantic bedroom features an antique style double bed and continues the sophisticated decor. Completing the accommodation is a wonderful bathroom featuring a Victorian style roll-top bath with shower over bath and WC.

Venturing outside, the cottage enjoys an enclosed garden with large lawn area and fruit trees, garden furniture and BBQ for guests to enjoy a morning coffee or some summer evening al fresco dining. There is a handy outside tap for washing down muddy paws or bikes and parking for one car is available under the cart shed.

  • 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

Adam Beeney

This property is personally managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 47 guest ratings

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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 Lisa 25th March 2022

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A lovely, clean and well equipped cottage. We had a really peaceful and tranquil stay.

Reviewed by Barbara 19th March 2022

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The cottage was extremely well equipped, very comfortable and cosy. The bath was just too deep for me to get in and out of, but it would not present a problem to more agile people. A very nice place to stay, lots to see and do in the area.

Reviewed by Donna 18th February 2022

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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

Reviewed by Krystal 29th December 2021

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Perfect in every way!

Reviewed by Fiona 22nd December 2021

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Beautiful cottage to a high standard with plenty of space. Heating was toasty and fire if needed when colder! Lovely welcome pack with treats even for our dog. Was beautifully decorated for Christmas as asked. Bed very comfortable. Owners on hand if any problems. Have stayed here twice and will return again.

Reviewed by Gillian 22nd October 2021

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The cottage is on a very fast road. The garden is not dog secure as it is a shared drive with the house behind. No dog walking unless you risk the very fast road. The bathroom looks lovely and would be to a lot of people.However, I am 5ft tall and the VERY deep bath was too high for me to get in ! The shower was in the bath so NO shower or bath forRead more me. Luckily we were only there for 4 nights so I didn't smell too bad. Have to put your drink on the floor by one sofa as no table. Sheet not ironed Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 24th September 2021

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Very helpful owners. Garden is secure, with shared access driveway. Our dog isn't good with strangers and this could be an issue, owners did come to our rescue with a temporary fence (fantastic). Very clean. Countryside all around, so take care walking as the local people drive along with speed!!!

Reviewed by Marlene 10th September 2021

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The flowers, biscuits, milk and orange juice were much appreciated. A very comfortable cottage in a peaceful setting.

Reviewed by K 27th August 2021

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Reviewed by Nancy 20th August 2021

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The cottage was wonderful and had everything you need for a comfy week away. The bath was especially good and was a real treat to sit and relax in.

Reviewed by Hannah 23rd July 2021

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A lovely cosy cottage for a couple and a dog in an idealic location. Lots to do and see in nearby towns, with easy access to both Suffolk and Norfolk. We would stay again in the future if looking for somewhere to stay for a short break away and would recommend to family and friends.

Reviewed by Helen 18th July 2021

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The cottage was very well laid out, everything you needed was available. The garden area outside for you to use was lovely. The owners were on hand to help with a couple of issues and they sorted them immediately, they were very pleasant and friendly. However the shower over the bath was not to our particular liking as personally we prefer a separaRead morete shower unit. It was set in beautiful countryside but more remote and a lot further from the coast than we had realised. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 9th July 2021

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 11th June 2021

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A great cottage for two people set in lovely countryside. Would definitely recommend it to anyone with a dog who enjoys walking and eating out as there are many dog friendly pubs to be found in and around the area. Hope to return in the future!

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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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