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Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate

Holiday home in Diss with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Blo' Norton, England
  • Place, Knettishall Heath Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Peddars Way
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bressingham Steam and Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate

Virginia Barn with 2 xKingsize,1x small double and 1 xTwin Room bedrooms and 3 bathrooms offers 5 star en suite self catering accommodation in a private and rustic setting. Accessed from the driveway of Blo Norton Hall, this spacious barn conversion has been expertly designed and refurbished. It also provides ample parking, and is superbly equipped including a comfortable and stylish lounge area, elegant dining and a baby grand piano. The front garden with panoramic views over farmland  has a patio with garden table and chairs and BBQ (Coal, not provided) , the rear garden is shared with Duleep Singh barn, great for larger group bookings where you can all come together or watch the kids play safely.  The barn can be let either on its own or with Duleep Singh Barn or and Blo Norton Hall, please ask for more details.  Arrivals are from 2pm with Departures Mon - Sat 10.30am and Sundays 17.30pm so you can relax without having to rush off anywhere and enjoy for a little longer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under 3 yrs can stay free in travel cots
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet parties incl hen and stag
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max of 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
No extra beds are allowed. Children over 2 yrs are counted as an adult, travel cots for under 2 yrs are accepted. Travel cot and Highchair supplied
Velux windows must be closed when leaving the property. Should it rain, it is the guests responsibility to replace any spoiled furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Quiet parties incl hen and stag
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Diss

Located in Diss, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bressingham Steam and Gardens and The Corn Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The English Whisky Co. and Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre. Banham Zoo and EmZo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Map
Blo' Norton, England

What's nearby

  • Knettishall Heath Country Park - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Peddars Way - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 16 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Harling Road Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dun Cow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Grumpy Goat - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tyrrell's Bar and Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Boar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Knettishall Heath Country Park, Bressingham Steam and Gardens and The English Whisky Co.. Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre and Bardwell Windmill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway!

Wonderful barn in a beautiful location. Just what we needed to celebrate my wife’s 49th Birthday! Spacious lounge and lovely bedrooms. Surrounding grounds are lovely and would recommend a walk at the local nature reserve. Would definitely recommend this property for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Sudbury, Suffolk, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable Stay

We visited for a 2 night stay in mid November. This is a lovely property and very cosy for a barn conversion. We found every thing we needed for our stay and the internal lay out was ideal for our party. The local area is very pretty and there are plenty of attractions close by. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2024

Wonderful stay at virginia barn. The venue was perfect for all our family and we did really love our stay.The Furniture/kitchen and decor tired and could do with updating.and needs alot more dusting everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

The property is well presented and furnished; we had a great weekend, enhanced by very warm weather. The location is good to visit nearby attractions, although we spent most of the time relaxing in the very peaceful surroundings. The property was very clean and tidy and the accommodation provides good en-suites for two bedrooms, and a bathroom for the other two bedrooms. Everything was as we expected and if I had to find a desired improvement then some nice relaxing chairs for the garden would be great. Thanks for an excellent week-end.

10/10 Excellent

Marlane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering for family wedding

I stayed with my husband, our three adult children and our daughter-in-law. It was very special to spend time together. The grand piano was much used as we all play and one daughter and my husband were performing at my niece's wedding (the next day). Absolutely perfect environment for us as a family. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Heena R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely break away

The barn was just as described and as per the pictures. A lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sue was great with communicating with me prior to our arrival and it was really easy to get the keys to the property. We booked Virginia for the week and Duleep Singh for a few of the group who were only able to join for the weekend and both barns were equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great way to bring in the New Year

We arrived on New Years Eve to find the large open area of the barn, warm and welcoming. Everything was exactly as expected, if not more. The accommodation has everything you would ever need to make your stay very pleasant. Sue was also very helpful with answers to my questions on the lead up, which also helped set our expectations. Overall a very chilled and relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Great location and plenty of space. Visually a lovely sitting room with huge vaulted ceiling but furnishings and rugs very tired. A few issues with showers but I’m sure they will be resolved. As a family place to meet and celebrate a birthday it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Blo' Norton Barns

We [infants, parents and grandparents] had a wonderful 3 night stay at Virginia Barn. The property was beautiful, well equipped and nicely situated [feels remote and yet within easy reach of shopping. Leisure centres, attractions for adults and children . Wonderfully equipped and attractive property. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for our stay

A really lovely property that was just what we needed. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family getaway

We stayed at Virginia Barn for 5 nights with our children and grandchildren. The barn is beautiful and the setting is peaceful and relaxing. We wandered down to the well kept tennis court and knocked a few balls around between us. In the field next door the cows were grazing in the late autumn sunshine and had 5 new calfs among them. We had good weather for the whole five days and didn't need to use the woodburner. The barn had everything we needed to make home cooked meals. One of the days we went to Thetford Forest Lodge, a great day out for everyone (we all had a play on the the play area!). We took games and our old playstations (1 and 2) to relive reliving our days of playing guitar hero and the dance mat! We walked to the Fox and the Vine pubs on different days for a quick pint with the locals who were all very friendly. It was a shame to leave today, we all had such a great time. I would definitely recommend Virginia barn if you're looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

mark s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

blo norton barns

very lovely barn at a peaceful location. The log burner was a special touch. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen. If you’re not a fan of spiders i wouldn’t advise. Lots of cobwebs everywhere and flies. Overall we had a lovely couple of days here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is spacious, well furnished and absolutely beautiful. The host Sue was great and responded very quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A short stay in the countryside

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Virginia Barn to celebrate my husband's 60th Birthday. Just our immediate family due to covid restrictions but everything was very secure. Everything was thought of & it was lovely & warm. Very peaceful in countryside surroundings. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

STACEY W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time

Lovely spacious barn, bedrooms ideal for 3 families, weather was amazing, great place to chill out with family and loved ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lorna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for family Christmas despite December weather - though we did have two stunning days.

Easy to organise. Sterling response from property manager over small problem. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

We wanted a quiet getaway from SEN teacher life for a weekend and this was perfect. Fantastic walks for the dogs and a lovely local pub en route. It was a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

We enjoyed our stay at Virginia Barn to celebrate our daughter's birthday with family and friends. The accommodation is great and the kitchen very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

helen hale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday get together for family

Comfortable, well loved living room, a good size room for the family to be together. Quiet location but plenty of places to visit in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Aneta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing three days

We had lovely time in Virginia Barn. The property was very clean and had everything what we need. Ours children spent lots of time outside to play football and badminton. We went for a walk around. We had only issue with internet, on Tuesday we had wifi for an hour. I can fully recommend this property really nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

How to live like a lord

Lording it up in this fabulous old 16th century Manor, yes the garden has a few mole hills which we understand is all to be transformed this summer and the house inside is full of old antique furniture but it has so much character and charm. There was 20 of us and 4 kids rattling around in a house that you still managed to lose each other, you had room to escape and so did the kids. Will definitely return and for the price you will find it really hard to find the equivalent of, the owner of this fab house gives people like me from normal working background to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah I.

super

Best week ever - fabulous property - grounds so much bigger than I realised! Great for dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Adrian N.

Beautiful and spacious converted barn in lovely surroundings

We used this as an opportunity for our dispersed family to meet up and enjoy some time together. The barn was lovely, well equipped, and easily spacious enough for 8 people. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Fantastic Virginia Barn

So much room to spread ourselves about [6 adults and 2 children]. Peaceful and relaxing. Everything we needed. If we were going that way again, we'd use Virginia Barn One more thing- when my son rang the emergency number, because we'd used too much hot water, it was sorted out straight away and very friendly. ps Just one small niggle, it would've been useful to know that the internet is intermittent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Great amazing amount of space ideal for families

Great accommodation . Friendly village , Wonderful family retreat .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Sue McGrath

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Hi my name is Sue MCgrath and I have been managing Blo Norton Hall and the Barns since its purchase in 2009 where they were refurbished and brought to life. With such a beautiful property my job is very easy, we love to rent it out so you and your families can enjoy the house for the many different events you would like to hold with a large group of people. Its great for Anniversary celebrations, catching up with old friends, Wedding receptions as you can put a marque up in the garden, families with children of all ages as they love hunting around in the gardens playing hide n seek and finding the secret play area in the woods. My staff and I also love to stay here as well as work here, its a very special place.

Why they chose this property

Blo Norton Hall and the barns are not modern, does not have great Wi-FI, you cant get a phone signal, the furniture is antique and the floors uneven but what it lacks in Hotel sophistication it makes up for with character and it has bundles of it! I love it for its quirkiness and when children arrive their faces light up, for they see how great hide and seek is going to be. Its very special to me and the staff and I am sure it will become to you, some of our guests have been returning year after year, it grows on you.

What makes this property unique

The house and barns is about coming together and celebrating family and friend events. You will find yourselves talking because we do not have Hi tech equipment or X boxes, the phones don't work very well so you find communication becomes key, even the kids join in! We are not one of these places who hike up all the bank holiday rates, we have 3 rates and pass the discounts on to everyone, so you pay a low rate Jan - July, that's right no increase for Easter or May bank holidays, there's a summer rate and of course Christmas and New year. We believe that everyone should benefit especially those with young children. We hope you enjoy as much as I and my staff enjoy working and maintaining it.

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