Guests say
Ducksfoot Barn receives glowing praise for its spacious, beautifully converted interiors, peaceful rural setting, and excellent amenities. Guests consistently highlight the comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped nature of the property, as well as its suitability for dog owners. The owners are described as friendly and responsive, and thoughtful touches such as flowers and biscuits are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Minor suggestions include additional grab rails and small kitchen items. Overall, guests enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay, with the positives far outweighing any negatives.
Multiple reviews mention the property being spotlessly clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The rural, peaceful location is highly praised, with guests enjoying the tranquillity, countryside walks, and proximity to local attractions. A single mention of occasional tractor noise does not detract from the overall positive sentiment.
Guests frequently describe the barn as comfortable, spacious, and cosy, with particular praise for the beds and relaxing atmosphere. Only minor issues, such as a cooler bedroom or a slow sink, are noted.
The barn is repeatedly described as well-equipped and thoughtfully furnished, with all necessary amenities provided. Suggestions for minor additions (e.g., bread bin, pizza tray, grab rails) are rare and do not impact the overall positive feedback.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers, biscuits, and welcome packs, as well as the owners' helpfulness. However, as these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay, guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
This detached, well-equipped barn conversion is set over two floors and boasts a part-vaulted ceiling, beams and oak flooring. The bright and spacious open plan living area offers a large fitted kitchen with French doors, which lead out to a courtyard garden, a dining area and a sitting area with two large sofas, including one that can be made into a sofa bed, and French doors leading out to another courtyard area with seating. Also at this Norfolk cottage there is a ground floor twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and a first floor double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. This wonderful Pulham Market cottage is an ideal holiday home for exploring the whole of Norfolk. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 17088, together they sleep 7.
The pretty Norfolk village of Pulham Market offers a traditional village green surrounded by beautiful thatched cottages, a 17th century church, general store, Post Office and a pub serving real ales and good food. The town of Diss and the city of Norwich are within driving distance.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin (zip/link - can be a super king-size double on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with double sofa bed.
Utility room with shower and WC.
Oil underfloor central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front and rear enclosed courtyard gardens with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: Next to the barn is a small Caravan Club site which is very quiet and there are never more than 4 caravans at any one time.
Wooden Staircase: Please take care when using the stairs.
The minimum stay at this property is 2 nights.
Please note: from April - September this property only accepts Saturday changeovers.
Nearby points of interest
- Banham Zoo
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
Reviews (78)
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Rachel
A good base for exploring Norfolk and surrounding areas.
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Martin
The property itself was lovely.
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Gary
A lovely base. We were also entertained by watching the robot lawn mower go about its duties!