Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park
Built in the early 1900s as a stable block and tractor shed, the barn has been redesigned by a local architect with modern living and comfort in mind whilst retaining original beams. Sitting in it's own wrap around garden with views onto the fields the barn has an open plan living room with a log burner for cosy nights inside whilst the sun drenched patio offers the ideal spot for alfresco dining or watching the sun go down. A grassed lawn stretching the length of the stable block links with a second patio off the master bedroom suite. It offers plenty of space to relax and unwind all year round. You may spot the local barn owls, bats circling over the garden in the evenings, geese migrating across the skies or muntjac and deer roaming the fields. The barn is situated in the small peaceful hamlet of Runham with a shop and 2 pubs approximately 2 miles away in neighboring villages. From the barn take a gentle walk down to the River Bure across open fields for a picnic or a 20 minute walk along the country roads will lead you to Thrigby Wildlife Gardens. In the village there is a small children's playground and village green. Empty roads and the odd gentle hill makes cycling easy and pleasurable for all abilities. The expansive unspoilt sandy beaches of Caister await 5 miles away for swimming , sand castles and seal spotting, while boat hire on the broads is just 3 miles. Please note that the barn has 2 open steps between the dining area and main living space and a step in the master bedroom. In addition, it does not have hand rails in either of the bathrooms.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Great Yarmouth
Located in Great Yarmouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and Oasis Amusements are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Orton Farmers' Market and Wroxham Barns. Travelling with kids? Consider Lost World Adventure Golf and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Britannia Pier Theatre - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
Great Yarmouth Beach - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
The Pleasure Beach - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Acle Station - 12 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park - 8 min drive
The Old Hall, Caister On Sea - 6 min drive
Branford’s Restaurant - 6 min drive
Mash and Barrel - 8 min drive
V Lounge - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park located?
This family-friendly Great Yarmouth holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Norfolk Broads and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. Oasis Amusements and Lost World Adventure Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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What a fantastic little find! Such a well equipped rental, feels like a real home from home. Super clean and super nice hosts. Thanks for a great week.
We have stayed at many self catering locations, many are average but Bishops Barn is by far the best we have stayed in. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Attention to detail all the added extras make you feel so welcome.Keith and Diana
Such a beautiful property and gardens, in a lovely location. The host has been sooooo thoughtful in equipping the property and providing welcome treats. I cannot recommend highly enough - it's even good value for the price!
Clean, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Brilliant welcome pack, dietary requirements catered for. A fantastic stay with lots of cycling and plenty of,places to visit. I would thoroughly recommend a stay here.
We had a wonderful time staying at Bishop’s Barn, we hope to return in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone else. Viv is an excellent host - before arriving she sent us extremely helpful information that allowed us to plan our trip and the house was spotless and very well equipped. Thank you for everything!
Beautiful barn in a beautiful setting. Fully equipped with everything you could need and more! Very thoughtful welcome hamper with homemade bread! Would highly recommend and would stay again. The ping pong table was a hit with our children.
We got there a little early, but wasn’t a problem Viv had baked us a lovely loaf of bread. There is a lovely outside space the kitchen with table & chairs, also a table tennis table all covered up also outside space of one bedroom, again where you can sit The lovely thing also is children’s books & games it is quite spot in a village, so not near the beach Other than that if you want a quiet spot perfect, sorry no pics taken & know shop near by
We loved our stay in this beautiful barn. Fully equipped kitchen, great space for family and time spent in the barn. Ping pong table a big hit with the kids and a great garden for playing. The log burner was a big hit with the adults, spending our evenings in front of the fire.thanks Viv and David
We loved our stay here. The barn was beautifully decorated with some original features, & tastefully modernised. Spotlessly clean, amazing shower, gorgeous garden space, and a very friendly cat, Pop, who visited. Viv & David were perfect hosts who had great dining & other recommendations, and were very accommodating. The fresh tulips, welcome hamper and cakes were also very thoughtful and a lovely touch, as were the fresh eggs from their hens, which were delicious! We would definitely return and recommend Bishop's Barn to friends and family.
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!!!!Accommodation fantasticAttention to detail fantastic What was provided by the host…fantastic Best place we have stayed, host was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect…fantastic
Fantastic property and equally fantastic host. Lovely touches such as a goodie bag and home made cake and bread.
Easy access to lots of lovejy places will definitely be back
The hosts have anticipated their guests every need in this fabulous property within striking distance of the Norfolk Broads and east coast beaches.
The attention to detail was appreciated.
Looking forward to staying again.
Our stay was so relaxing and peaceful and we dream of our next visit back. Viv, truly made us feel welcome, with providing much needed necessities for our arrival, with a delicious baked bread and butterfly cupcakes (could open up her own bakery), milk and a welcome gift basket. The property is superb and has everything you need and feels like home away from home. Thank you Viv, for making our stay enjoyable and memorable.
Really nicely presented property, with quality modern amenities. Our host even provided a Christmas tree.
We had a really enjoyable stay in a lovely part of the world.
Robert W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Viv Bishop
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
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