WOODPECKER BARN - CWL
ID: S1324866
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Woodpecker Barn is a spacious, well-equipped and comfortable holiday cottage in a peaceful rural setting near Fakenham. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, large bedrooms, and excellent kitchen facilities, making it ideal for groups and families. The location is convenient for exploring Norfolk, with quiet surroundings and easy access to local attractions. While some guests noted limited dog-friendly areas and a lack of personal touches or local information, the overall experience is highly positive, with thoughtful extras such as a welcome bottle of wine occasionally provided.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as very clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The barn is praised for its peaceful, rural location and proximity to Fakenham and Norfolk attractions. Some mention occasional noise from military jets, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere, making it suitable for both adults and children.
The property is described as very well-equipped, especially the kitchen and games room. Minor issues such as a temporary dishwasher fault and a lack of hairdryer were noted, but did not significantly impact the overall experience.
Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of wine and nibbles, though these are not guaranteed. A few guests wished for more personal touches and local information.
About this property
Lovely family home, with character floor, wood burner and four poster bed. Burnham Market and Fakenham close by..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 3: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Use of external games room and mini gym with pool table - 50p to play, air hockey - 50p to play, table tennis, table football, running machine, rowing machine, cross-trainer and cycle (shared, open 6am-10pm - subject to private hire). Enclosed, walled, lawned garden with patio, terrace, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced moat within grounds. No stag or hen parties, family bookings only. This property has a security deposit of £200.. Offering a welcoming holiday retreat for large families and groups, these four beautiful barn conversions, three of which are adjoining (CUL, CWL and UKC3286), and one detached property (UK11053), are full of charm and character with exposed beams, character flooring and equipped to offer all modern day comforts. Boasting a comfortable, open-plan living space with a wood burner and well-equipped kitchen, each barn has its own enclosed, walled, lawned garden with seating. There is a function hall on-site (with conference and catering facilities for up to 250 guests) which may be available for use by prior arrangement with the owner.
Neighbouring the owner’s farm, Piggyback Barns are situated in the peaceful village of Sculthorpe, just 8 miles from the Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, and rspb bird and nature reserves. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from the doorstep and fishing is nearby.
Fakenham, 2 miles away, offers good shops, restaurants, inns, a bowling alley, a cinema and a golf course. Bustling Burnham Market with village shops, inns and restaurants, is 7 miles away. Wells-next-the-Sea, 8 miles, offers an excellent sandy beach with colourful beach huts, a small shopping town centre with many inns and restaurants, and a picturesque fishing harbour - popular for fresh shellfish. Further along the coast is Brancaster an uncrowded sandy beach and golf course. Brancaster Staithe provides a popular venue for sailing and boating enthusiasts.
The traditional seaside towns of Heacham and Hunstanton offer an array of activities for all ages. Many places of historical interest and stately homes are within the surrounding area. 20 minutes drive away is the historical town of Kings Lynn for shopping, market place, restaurants, inns and theatre, and also Norwich city for excellent shopping, castle museum, cathedral, theatre, market place, restaurants and inns. Beach 8 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 44 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Families or couples only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
A £200 security deposit may be asked for on arrival. Please contact the owner in order to make this payment ahead of your stay. The deposit will be refunded within 14 days of your departure once the property has been checked and no damages are claimed.
Wi-Fi is free. During peak periods when all 30+ guests are streaming to their devices the connection 'can' be slow.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Holkham Hall
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
- Old Hunstanton
- Snettisham Park Deer Safari
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
A very clean and well equipped holiday cottage in a peaceful location. The cottage is also very spacious.
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Julia C
The woodpecker barn was a lovely place to stay. Spacious, clean & in a perfect setting close to Fakenham. A welcome bottle of wine & nibbles too was a nice touch. Spacious for our dog too, the garden & separate courtyard being enclosed were exactly what we needed for him. Would have been good to know that none of the bedrooms were dog friendly before booking.It was a shame the barn didn't have any personal touches. No details of walks around the farm, where we could & couldn't go. Or walks around the local area would have been so helpful. Loads of leaflets about places to visit were in a draw in the living room. It would have been nice to see how the buildings were converted to holiday lets. The last place we stayed had photos, maps etc on the wall, just so interesting. The Woodpecker barn would have then been superb.
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Confirmed Guest
Perfect base for exploring the North Norfolk Coast. Excellent spacious accomodation. Really nice area. Could have done with a local post office and pub - but there was an excellent taxi service for evenings when no one wanted to drive :-)