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Enjoy countryside views from the dining area
Sociable open plan accomodation
Dining table with room for everyone
Prepare a meal in the well equipped kitchen
Heading outside
Find a quiet spot and enjoy the views
Spacious double bedroom
Enjoy a good nights sleep in the double bedroom
En-suite shower room
Spacious en-suite shower room
Bright and airy twin bedroom
Twin bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Feel invigorated after a days exploring
View to the rear of barn
View to the front of barn
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2 / 18  Enjoy countryside views from the dining area
3 / 18  Sociable open plan accomodation
4 / 18  Dining table with room for everyone
5 / 18  Prepare a meal in the well equipped kitchen
6 / 18  Heading outside
7 / 18  Find a quiet spot and enjoy the views
8 / 18  Spacious double bedroom
9 / 18  Enjoy a good nights sleep in the double bedroom
10 / 18  En-suite shower room
11 / 18  Spacious en-suite shower room
12 / 18  Bright and airy twin bedroom
13 / 18  Twin bedroom
14 / 18  En-suite bathroom
15 / 18  Feel invigorated after a days exploring
16 / 18  View to the rear of barn
17 / 18  View to the front of barn
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Wanstead Barn

Pensthorpe, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Luxury
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A beautiful barn conversion in a secluded spot in the heart of the rural Norfolk countryside
  • Perfect for visiting the fabulous Pensthorpe Natural Park and within easy reach of nature reserves at Blakeney, Snettisham and Titchwell
  • This is a great base for keen walkers, nature-lovers, families and birdwatchers just a short drive from the stunning coast of Norfolk
Property code: KT188

Situated in the tranquil Norfolk countryside , this lovely property is just three miles from the market town of Fakenham which offers a good range of shops, restaurants, and a weekly market.  Walsingham and holt are among the many popular towns and villages nearby. The beautiful Norfolk coast is within easy reach, with plenty of traditional seaside towns to explore including Wells-next-the-Sea, Sheringham and Cromer, all offering stunning beaches and great activities for children.

Within walking distance of the barn is the multiple winner of Norfolk's Best Large Attraction, Pensthorpe Natural Park. Explore one of the largest Wildflower Meadows in Norfolk, enjoy the beauty of 4 stunning gardens, meet some of the rare and native species of wildfowl and kids can run wild in WildRootz, an outdoor adventure play! Whatever the weather, kids can also come in for an epic indoor adventure in Hootz House, the award winning indoor adventure play.

On arrival, you will be welcomed into the large hallway where you can leave coats and bags. There is a really useful WC cloakroom here too. The living area is a modern open-plan space comprising of a lounge/kitchen/diner. The kitchen area is modern and fresh and benefits from electric oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. There is a dining area which will seat 6 and looks over the fields, the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious dinner together. After enjoying your meal, you can retreat to the lounge area where you can sink into the comfy corner sofa and armchair and pop on the TV/DVD for a relaxed evening. The utility room is a great space to store coats and boots and is equipped with a washing machine and a freezer. Stairs lead you to the first floor where you can find the en-suite bedrooms. The first bedroom is a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes and an en-shower room with WC. The second bedroom is a twin bedroom with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over and WC.

Outside, there is a lovely, enclosed patio area to the rear of the property with garden furniture and BBQ which is separated from the neighbouring patio by a dividing fence for privacy. Beyond this there is a large lawn area which is shared with the next-door property. This gives guests a wonderful sense of space and ensures far-reaching panoramic views across the countryside. Dogs must be kept on a lead when walking around the working farm due to many species of rare ground nesting birds in the area. Off-road parking available for four cars.

This property forms the ideal location for a couple or family and their four-legged friend looking for a tranquil retreat, or for larger parties the neighbouring  "Alethorpe Barn" can also be rented to make for a bigger celebration.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite walk-in shower with WC
  • Electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge
  • Washing machine and freezer in utility room
  • TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Gas fired underfloor heating for the ground floor and central heating radiators on first floor
  • High chair and travel cot available
  • Enclosed patio area with picnic bench and BBQ (Please note that the lawn is not enclosed or separate from the neighbouring property)
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub 3 miles, beach 12 miles
  • Can be rented with adjoining property "Alethopre Barn" - KT002 to accommodate up to 8 guests.
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead when walking around the working farm due to many species of rare ground nesting birds in the area.
  • 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
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lee Cousins

This property is personally managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anne 11th October 2024

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The location was good.Plenty to see on the north Norfolk Coast.Enjoyed seeing the deers on our walks around the Barn.Very Peaceful..

Reviewed by Deborah 4th October 2024

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Beautiful converted barn. Had everything you would need and very spacious.

Reviewed by John 27th September 2024

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We enjoyed our week at the Barn, the house is very spacious reflecting the openness of the location it enjoys. The patio doors and windows allow plenty of light and sunshine into the living space with 360 views of the rural setting. Despite its apparent remoteness it is a pleasant rural walk into Fakenham and gives easy access by car to the north cRead moreoast areas. We would certainly revisit the Barn. Hide

Reviewed by JEFFREY 6th September 2024

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Excellent stay, ideal location for visiting west & north Norfolk. Fakenham market(Thursday), pensthorpe both worth a try will come again

Reviewed by Tracy 30th August 2024

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Great location, very peaceful. Lovely to be able to watch wildlife from all windows. Very spacious and comfortably equipped. Ideal location to reach all areas easily whether you enjoy the beach or prefer walks in the country or shopping in Norwich. This was our 5th visit, although the first for several years, already planning a return.

Reviewed by Andrew 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by John 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Janet 28th June 2024

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Wanstead Barn is a lovely and extremely spacious property. One of the main attractions is the beautiful location overlooking fields where hares and deer are frequently seen. It is very conveniently located for visiting several attractions both coastal and inland. No wonder so many guests return which is the best recommendation

Reviewed by Karen 14th June 2024

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I couldn't have asked for a more peaceful and serene location. The barn had everything we needed and was bright, modern and spacious. sitting out of an evening with a glass of wine watching the sun go down and the hares run past was the perfect end to a day!

Reviewed by Pauline 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by John 17th May 2024

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As someone who has always aspired to live in the middle of a field, I was in my element, the accommodation is probably one of the best we've stayed in, very comfortable and as far as the equipment is concerned, we were short of nothing. It was a very pleasant stay and we'll likely return at some stage.

Reviewed by John 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by John 18th March 2024

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Absolutely brilliant barn so very clean and very well laid out . So peaceful not a sound to be heard . We loved everything about it in fact rebooked for a week starting 30th of August .

Reviewed by Denis 10th November 2023

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Excellent holiday property. New sofa and armchair a welcome improvement from last year. Warm and comfortable. We'll be returning.

Reviewed by John 29th September 2023

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The property suited us perfectly. Spacious and well equipped.

Reviewed by Sandra 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Terry 23rd June 2023

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Lovely location very peaceful, easy access to most places of interest. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by ARTHUR 9th June 2023

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We had a lovely holiday hear.would come again

Reviewed by Chris 2nd June 2023

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This is a wonderful location, lots of wildlife and easy access to the coast and other attractions

Reviewed by Les 12th May 2023

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Very good no complaints.

Reviewed by Shiraz 21st April 2023

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It catered for all our needs. A comfortable, spacious and delightful cottage. It was wonderful being able to walk the short distance to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve

Reviewed by Robert 17th April 2023

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Highly recommend this beautifully kept and well equipped cottage in wonderful rural surroundings. Very spacious accommodation including the bedrooms and a cleverly designed first floor landing which provides somewhere to sit whilst taking in the views over the countryside. Well placed for access to places of interest. Hope to return for a longer stRead moreay. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 4th February 2023

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A lovely cottage in a very quiet location with plenty of wildlife nearby. Large enough for a family. warm & cosy even for a Winters break.

Reviewed by Janet 27th December 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 25th November 2022

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Enjoy countryside views from the dining area
Sociable open plan accomodation
Dining table with room for everyone
Prepare a meal in the well equipped kitchen
Heading outside
Find a quiet spot and enjoy the views
Spacious double bedroom
Enjoy a good nights sleep in the double bedroom
En-suite shower room
Spacious en-suite shower room
Show 6 moreBright and airy twin bedroom

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