The Old Paybarn - UK39378
ID: S1311240
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
The Old Paybarn is a spacious, well-equipped and characterful cottage in a peaceful location, ideal for exploring North Norfolk. Guests consistently praise its comfort, excellent kitchen, and dog-friendly gardens. The property is within walking distance of village amenities and close to beautiful beaches and nature reserves. While the spiral staircase and low ceilings upstairs may be challenging for some, and a few guests noted minor cleaning issues, the majority found their stay relaxing and enjoyable, with many returning for repeat visits.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few mentioned areas for improvement such as dust under furniture, cobwebs, and the need for more attention to detail. Overall, cleanliness is rated positively.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to village amenities, beaches, and nature reserves, making it ideal for walkers, cyclists, and dog owners.
Guests frequently comment on the cottage's comfort, spaciousness, and cosy atmosphere. Beds are described as comfortable, though the low ceiling and spiral staircase upstairs may not suit everyone.
The cottage is very well equipped, with a good kitchen, utility room, multiple bathrooms, and pleasant gardens. Maintenance issues are rare and dealt with promptly when reported.
Guests appreciated the well-equipped nature of the property and thoughtful touches such as Christmas decorations. However, welcome packs or gifts are not consistently mentioned and cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
A characterful barn conversion located on a small and private complex in Snettisham village, a few minutes’ walk from the rspb nature reserve and beach..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Gas Fire, French Doors Leading To Conservatory/Dining Room
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Stairgate. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. These stunning barn conversions are set on the border of a deer park in Snettisham. The semi-rural and peaceful location of these comfortable and characterful barns offers a sense of calm and relaxation. The Old Paybarn (ref UK39378) has a large and comfortable living room where you can sink into the comfortable sofas and warm up in front of the fire, before retiring to the comfortable beds. Here you can enjoy sweet dreams in the peaceful countryside, where the only sounds you will hear are bird songs and the sounds of the horses. The master bedroom is situated on the ground floor and has an en-suite, whilst located on the first floor is the second family bedroom. In addition to the exceptional finish, the barn has all the modern day comforts. If there are more in your party you can also book the Annexe at Park Farm barns (ref UK39379) which sleeps 2. It also has a large bedroom with a kingsize bed and an en-suite shower.
The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone, whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach here is enormous – wide and spacious. It lies almost 2 miles from the village centre and is a mixture of stone and sand, with a grassy area behind. At the southern end of Snettisham beach is the well-known rspb Nature Reserve. Here you will find a number of hides you can use without having to be a member. From the hides you can enjoy one of the country’s greatest wildlife spectacles. This is especially so when the rising high spring tides force thousands of birds to leave the mudflats where they are feeding and settle close to the hides.
Snettisham is a walker’s haven, particularly for dog owners, with the village having miles of public footpaths plus the ancient Peddars Way is found nearby. A firm favourite for children is Snettisham Park Farm, which is a working farm that offers hands-on activities. Along with the traditional farm animals, deer and llamas can be found here, plus tractor and trailer rides, making this a family fun day out. Again aimed at children, the traditional seaside town of Hunstanton with its sandy beach, promenade, sea-life centre and fairground rides is just a mere 5 miles away. For adults you will be spoilt for choice of where to visit first, with so many fantastic places to explore locally, such as the Royal Sandringham Estate, Holkham Hall, Norfolk Lavender and Houghton Hall to name just a few. Beach, shop and pub within 3 miles.
The Old Paybarn (ref UK39378) and The Annexe at Park Farm Barns (ref UK39379) can be booked together to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Snettisham Park Deer Safari
- Hunstanton Seal Safari
- SEA LIFE Hunstanton
- Hunstanton Heritage Gardens
- Holkham Hall
- Old Hunstanton
Reviews (31)
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Confirmed Guest
loved every thing about it, so comfortable very well equipped, gardens were nice with garden table and chairs to sit on. Would highly recommend.Will defiantly go back.
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Pam
The Old Pay Barn far exceeded my expectations, being bigger than it appeared from pictures and being in an idyllic, peaceful position, yet only a few minutes walk down footpaths into the village.I was aware of the spiral staircase which was very narrow, and although as a fairly fit 80 year old, I coped ok with it, some people might struggle and I'm not sure it would be suitable for young children, but this is made clear in the details given of the property. The beds were very comfortable and all the equipment was of good quality. One small criticism would be that there was not very much storage space in the family bedroom, although it was not a problem for me as I was on my own up there. I would definitely returrn there if I had the opportunity.
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Confirmed Guest
A well equipped and comfortable property. With a utility room, large kitchen, lounge, conservatory and downstairs en suite double bedroom, this alone would make a great rental property. There’s more seating area outside than we realised, and the beds are excellent and extremely comfy. Upstairs there is the 2nd bathroom, along with a double bedroom and also a single bed. There is quite a tight spiral staircase up to what essentially appears to be a mezzanine floor. Whilst there is good storage, the access to this is a bit awkward due to the slope of the roof. We were aware when we booked it was sloped but not quite how it meant for moving about. I’m 5’3, and, apart from the bathroom, the only place in the bedroom itself where I could stand up straight was in the door frame. That said, as we were only staying for 3 nights, it was manageable but for 5 people it has its limitations.