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Whitehands Farm Barn

(Ref. 938543)

Old Buckenham, Norfolk Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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90 Customer Reviews

  • "PERFECT What a wonderful time we had, the barn is absolutely amazing, plenty of room and well equiped with everything we needed, the welcome basket was a really nice touch along with the wine, orange juice and milk in the fridge."

    We arrived an hour early and rang the owners to see if we could get in early and as the barn was ready it wasn't a problem at all. The hotub was a bonus, very peaceful surroundings and very private. We would definitely recommend this place to other people and would visit again. Thankyou so much to the owners. Love Denise, Lesley, Julie and Sandra

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Nov 2024

  • "A lovely cottage in a lovely location."

    Sadly the absence of black out blinds and an odd noise repeating every 20 odd seconds throughout the early hours meant no sleep, which in turn meant limited rest, so we came home early a little disappointed. The hot tub was more a luke warm tub and the presence of the cctv camera pointing directly at the back of the property felt invasive and extremely off putting. All together not a property we would revisit.

    We are a little perplexed at these comments as you told us you enjoyed your holiday. The ‘noise’ in the early hours is possibly the barn warming up when the heating comes on at 6:30 am. There is no requirement for black-out blinds because there is no street lighting. The hot tub is factory set to 37degrees for safety. The camera monitors the entrance to the property and doesn’t point at the barn itself. We introduced ourselves when you arrived and told you we lived nearby and to tell us if you had any problems. If you had we could have addressed your issues. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darren3.4Oct 2024

  • "A fabulous place to stay."

    So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we will see you again one day. Kind regards Colin & Mary Property Owner

    Reviewed by Penelope5.0Sep 2024

  • "Beautiful barn with everything you need for a comfortable stay."

    Spotlessly clean and beautiful garden. The hot tub was great.

    So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Maria5.0Sep 2024

  • "Very well equipped and clean"

    Thanks for the nice feedback Yvonne. So glad you both enjoyed your stay and hopefully we will see you back in the future. Kind regards Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvonne5.0Aug 2024

  • "A spacious and comfortable property with attentive and helpful owners."

    We had an excellent weeks break.

    Thank you for your kind comments and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards Colin & Mary Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely time at Whitehands Farm Barn!"

    Mary and Colin are lovely people and so helpful and friendly. Colin helped us find the spare gas for the BBQ one evening and was there to help us out. The barn is lovely. Great facilities with en-suites and dressing room area. Also there are decent hairdryers in each room which was perfect as I'd forgotten mine. The listing didn't show that detail although I checked before leaving. I really want to re-visit and bring more family as it's a great space to be with friends and family. Highly recommend and we definitely want to return.

    Thanks for your lovely feedback Helen and we look forward to welcoming you all back. We thought all holiday properties provided hairdryers but will update our description to mention them! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen4.7Jul 2024

  • "Looks good on the outside, but needs some updating on the inside."

    Settee very uncomfortable, taps rusty in bathrooms. Broadband fell in and out. Towel rails never warm to dry towels. Top tub a nice touch. Bedding was adequate. A little annoying going outside to a bigger fridge. Bbq was fine. And finally could not lock the key safe on departure.

    Thank you for your feedback and whilst this is the first negative feedback we have had as far as we aware, we will obviously look into the points you have raised. We have a very high rebooking rate and guests often comment on how comfortable the barn is. The towel rails are heated by the heating which with the weather we have been having is not on, the taps are made of brass so don’t rust and the fridge freezer in the outbuilding is secondary to the one in the house for guests who have a lot of groceries, particularly if they are hosting a party. The internet is a full fibre gigabit connection, so very solid although on wifi it will obviously drop if away from the building; in the garden for example. The key safe requires the code putting in to close - as in the information provided by Sykes. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Saeed3.1Jul 2024

  • "Once again we had an amazing stay at Whitehands Farm Barn, the welcome pack was a lovely touch."

    3 bedrooms suited our family of 5, plenty of room to not fall over each other. Kitchen is so well equipped, loved the coffee machine each morning. Beautiful walks seeing the deer in the gardens surrounding the barn and the sunsets didn’t disappoint, even after a rainy day. Gazebo over the hot tub with the fairy lights was a lovely edition, the hot tub was nice to relax in. Thoroughly recommend the barn, we will return again!

    Reviewed by Jenni5.0Jun 2024

  • "Lovely place can’t wait till November"

    Reviewed by Kathleen5.0Mar 2024

  • "We had a lovely break and would recommend this to anyone!"

    Thanks Vanessa. So glad you all (including your lovely dog) had a nice break and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Vanessa5.0Jan 2024

  • "We took a short break after the hustle and bustle of Xmas, what a great decision."

    The barn was spotlessly clean, well equipped, dishwasher etc, a lovely welcome basket with wine, tea,coffee, milk & biscuits. If you want peace and quiet this is the perfect place, 10/10 for us.Thankyou Colin & Mary.

    Thank you Ian. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Jan 2024

  • "Mary the owner just knocked after we had arrived to tell us she lived in the village and to call if we needed anything, it was nice to know, however everything worked perfectly and we had no complaints whatsoever."

    Lovely place to stay, hopefully will return again.

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Dec 2023

  • "Thoroughly enjoyable stay in this lovely barn conversion."

    Having three bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms suited our multi-generation family holiday. In addition, the hot-tub was excellent as was the very well-kept garden. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback Jeanette. We enjoyed hosting you all and look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeanette5.0Oct 2023

  • "This property was first class."

    Everything about it was 2nd to none. Very Clean and Roomy the design of the property has been carried out to a very high standard. There was plenty of parking and a large garden for our dog Winnie ( winniethepooch2021 ) to run around. The Hot Tub made it that extra special place after we had been out for the day. We definitely will look to return here next year.

    Thank you for such a kind review and also for your comment in our visitor's book - "How can you improve on perfect?" We look forward to seeing you (and Winnie-the-pooch) again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Martin5.0Sep 2023

  • "The cottage was amazing, everything you could want and more!"

    Welcome pack was fantastic Hot Tub was such a good addition and was well used by us after a coming home from our days out. Would highly recommended and definitely hope to return ourselves

    Lovely to meet you and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Aug 2023

  • "We had a lovely time at Whitehands Farm Barn."

    The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and the hot tub was fab! Cottage well equipped and clean. We did have a problem with the TV, which we reported to owner and they looked at the next day. Unfortunately it couldn’t be fixed so they ordered a new one but this didn’t arrive whilst we were there, hopefully it will be in time for the next customers. We were left a lovely welcome pack which was gratefully received! The location was beautiful and perfectly situated for travelling around Norfolk and Suffolk. Would recommend Horsey Windpump, Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trip, Sandringham Estate, Sutton Hoo, all of the National Trust Houses, and for a lovely meal go to the Gamekeepers in Old Buckenham. Thank you to Colin and Mary for a lovely stay!

    So glad you enjoyed your stay with us Clare. The new TV has arrived and been installed. Kind regards Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clare4.7Jul 2023

  • "The property is exactly as listed, the owners are very helpful and communicative."

    Offering travel suggestions a week ahead, looking to help with cots and high chairs for our children and popping over upon our arrival. We discovered a wasp nest one morning and within an hour Colin was over with pest control and it was dealt work immediately. I couldn't rate Colin more highly!!

    Thanks Gareth. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and always happy to help. Hopefully we will see you all again. Kind regards. Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gareth5.0Jul 2023

  • "We had a wonderful week staying at Whitehands Farm barn."

    Loved the layout of the building, lovely garden and hot tub.particularly liked the rural peace and tranquillity.

    Reviewed by Ian4.7Jun 2023

  • "Excellent accommodation."

    Would highly recommend

    Thank you Eirian. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you had a good trip home. Hopefully we will see you again? Kind regards. Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eirian5.0Jun 2023

  • "This was one of the top rentals we have ever been to."

    The cottage, location and facilities were exactly what we wanted. We could not have been happier.

    Reviewed by Darren5.0May 2023

  • "Whitehands Farm Barn is a fabulous place to stay."

    Everything about the barn is top quality, comfortable and spotlessly clean. A lovely welcome basket was waiting for us, plus a tub of treats for our dog. It is the perfect place to unwind or use as a base for exploring Norfolk. We will be staying there again!

    Thank you for the great comments and we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gary5.0May 2023

  • "What an absolutely lovely place - quiet location, well furnished, every home comfort, super clean and the owners could not have been more welcoming."

    Thank you June. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by June5.0Apr 2023

  • "This is a lovely property in a very peaceful location but within reach of Norwich and other places of interest."

    Everything was maintained to the highest standard and the place was exceptionally well equipped. We had everything we needed for the kitchen with good quality cooking equipment, crockery , cutlery and glassware. The outdoor fridge in the shed, in addition to the one in the house, was very welcome and we appreciated the nice touch of the bag of ice. The garden was lovely and spacious , the hot tub great and there was an outdoor table and chairs, parasol and seat pads. Nothing was wanting. Plenty of car parking space too. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.

    Thanks for the lovely feedback Caroline. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0Apr 2023

  • "Had a great week at Whitehands farm barn."

    There was a welcome pack when we arrived which was much appreciated. All rooms were En suite which suited our party down to the ground. The barn was well equipped with everything that we needed. Plenty of books, puzzles, games to keep you occupied, plenty of power points in all rooms for chargers etc. The garden is very spacious and well kept, spent plenty of time out enjoying the sun. Loved the hot tub. Fantastic way to end the day, perfect chill down. When we did have an issue with our heating, the owner Colin was on it and got it sorted within an hour. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back ourselves at some point (will remember to put the bin out next time)

    Thanks for the great comments Ian. It is a lovely spot to chill out - very little traffic and very quiet and secure. Did you see the barn owl? We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Apr 2023

  • "All you really need to do at Whitehands Farm Barn is turn up."

    Everything else has already been thought of and is already there! I specifically bought plastic flutes to have Prosecco in the hot tub, there was no need as plastic glass ware in all shapes and sizes were already there! So now my family and friends have said I have to buy my own hot tub at home to go with my plastic flutes (I’ll try!) Colin and Mary are fantastic hosts. The space they have created for us to enjoy is amazing. I would love to book again in the future and am already definitely recommending Whitehands Farm Barn to everyone I know. It is gorgeous! Only couple of minor points, we never found the drying room but used the clothes airer provided in the shed in front of the radiator in the kitchen. And we got caught out by ordering from one local take away restaurant who only accepted cash on delivery as we only had payment cards on that particular evening.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We do try to think of everything that guests need and it is nice when guests recognise the trouble we go to. We look forward to welcoming you all back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Mar 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage, very well equiped and hospitable hosts."

    Every need is catered for. Would definitely book again. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Jillian5.0Jan 2023

  • "Fabulous cottage, would highly recommend it."

    Reviewed by Ali5.0Nov 2022

  • "This is my third visit and am never disappointed."

    It’s the ideal place for some rest and relaxation. Also handy for getting into Norwich and starting some Christmas shopping.

    Reviewed by Elaine4.7Nov 2022

  • "Nigel and Mary had thought of everything."

    It was very clean with a lovely welcome pack. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Veronica5.0Oct 2022

  • "Beautiful property in a lovely location."

    Hosts were on hand to answer any queries. Everything very well maintained - would recommend!

    Reviewed by Marie4.4Oct 2022

  • "We had a wonderful relaxing time x beautiful place x"

    So glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for booking a return visit next year! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Oct 2022

  • "Had a nice time."

    Lovely and quiet. Great base to explore. Not the cleanest when we arrived, had to clean the floors ourselves and chocolate wrappers found behind the sofa. No welcome pack or dishwasher tablets. Dishwasher needed rinse aid and salt, but none in cupboard. Could’ve done with a bit of TLC in places, the main bedroom ensuite shower drips (kept me awake in the night) and the dining room chairs for example were well past their best.

    We are sorry you had a bad start to your holiday. We did contact you to apologise and explain that we had been away on holiday and that we had been let down by our cleaning company. We normally check the barn after the cleaners leave. A welcome pack was available but was not put out, along with dishwasher tablets. We have had a meeting with our cleaners to express our dismay and to ask for an explanation. There is a maintenance book in the property to make us aware of anything that needs looking at but there has been no mention of the dripping tap. We will have that looked at. Kind regards Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eve2.8Sep 2022

  • "A very well appointed property."

    The one improvement would be more comfortable seating in the patio area..

    We have never before had anybody comment on the comfort of the seating on the patio. We supply metal patio furniture with cushions and in addition sun loungers for when the weather is warmer. There is also a wooden bench. I'm not sure there is much more we can provide. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ron4.4Aug 2022

  • "We had a wonderful time in this beautiful Barn conversion, the owners had ..."

    We had a wonderful time in this beautiful Barn conversion, the owners had thought of Absolutely everything ,and the land and garden was a lovely surprise much bigger than we expected, the kids loved having there own room and bathroom dressing room also the hot tub was a big hit, fabulous property 10 out of 10

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jul 2022

  • "Absolutely fell in love with Whitehands Farm Barn."

    My family had a wonderful time, my only regret it wasn’t for longer.

    Reviewed by S5.0Jul 2022

  • "A great base to explore Norfolk, everything you need is there and situated in a nice quiet village."

    A relaxing quiet break.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2022

  • "What a relaxing break we had at this beautiful barn in beautiful surroundings."

    We didn't want to leave. The photos do not do it justice. I took an 8 minute video and sent it to friends and family and everyone commented on its beauty. As a family, we ranged from age 21 to 89 years and took our 17 yr old Jack Russell with us and we all enjoyed our holiday break. The barn is home from home, clean and spacious and well layed out. We each had our own rooms and showers, and bath in the master room, which allowed us our own privacy and space when needed. The garden is huge and secure for our dog to bimble around, until his little legs tired, whereby he would collapse infront of the open french doors in his bed. The hot tub was incredibly clean and a great way to relax at the end of the day. This was a first experience for our 89 year old aunt. The owners have clearly thought of everything and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. We all would definately recommend this property and hope to return :)))

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Jun 2022

  • "Cannot recommend this venue highly enough."

    Excellent property catering for all your needs. Beautiful tranquil setting. Effective communication including directions and places to visit, dine and explore. Just the venue for a relax and recharge.

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Mar 2022

  • "We had a lovely stay at Whitehands Farm Barn, it was the perfect base for a relaxed weekend away with friends."

    The location was beautiful and the hot tub was great!

    Reviewed by Victoria5.0Mar 2022

  • "White hands farm barn is absolutely lovely."

    If you just want peace and comfort, then this is definitely the place for you. It was so handy, having three bathrooms, as there was three women (need I say more). The owners have thought of everything, it's like a home away from home. I chose this because my mother in law, is a little infirm. It's all one level, so she could get about really easily. It's a shame that she couldn't use the hot tub, but my sister in law and I certainly did. I definitely have no reservations, about recommending this place.

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0Mar 2022

  • "Wonderful property with everything we could possibly need."

    Clean and comfortable with the added bonus of 3 bathrooms and the hot tub. Great hosts who couldn’t have been more helpful. Lovely base for exploring the local area. Would love to come back and stay soon

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Mar 2022

  • "Had a lovely weekend at Whitehands Farm."

    So peaceful and everything in the kitchen that you needed plus a welcome hamper. Great communication with Colin and Mary came to check everything was ok when we arrived. They allowed us to check in early and check out late (as no one in after us) which was very welcome by us! Would definitely recommend this and would definitely return. Thank you Colin & Mary XX

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Jan 2022

  • "Had a fantastic stay."

    So relaxing and quiet.

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0Nov 2021

  • "The perfect spot."

    . very quiet location

    Reviewed by Grahame5.0Sep 2021

  • "What a wonderful home!"

    Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished. My husband and I wanted to move in permanently! The hot tub was lovely and the location very quiet. I loved hearing owls and foxes at night. There was a welcome basket of coffee tea and biscuits and even a bottle of wine. Just a side note, it would be really helpful in the listings to say that there were things like tea towels and hairdryers and dishwasher tablets provided. Thank you Colin for a lovely holiday

    Reviewed by Jacqueline4.4Sep 2021

  • "A beautiful cottage."

    Everything you would need was provided including a welcome basket. Enclosed, private garden ideal for our dog. We made good use of the barbecue and hot tub too. En suite in every bedroom also a bonus. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Glenda5.0Aug 2021

  • "Immaculate accommodation in a beautiful , quiet hamlet with friendly and helpful ..."

    Immaculate accommodation in a beautiful , quiet hamlet with friendly and helpful hosts living nearby , we thoroughly enjoyed our weeks holiday and the gorgeous weather was an added bonus too

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0Jul 2021

  • "Well what can i say, one of the best barns i have stayed in and i have stayed at a lot i can assure you."

    Colin and Mary were wonderful hosts, the barn was so clean and very well equipped, they have thought of everything. The lovely welcome hamper was very well received, tea, coffee, biscuits, wine, even doggie biscuits for our old boy. The barn its self is very spacious light and airy, the outdoor space was great for the dog. also the hot tub was a huge bonus for us and the kids after a long day sight seeing. As the weather was so lovely, we only ate outdoors, so we got to see a lot of wildlife too (so lovely to see a barn owl swoop across the garden). Its a wonderful place to stay, we were not disappointed, definitely hoping to book again.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Jul 2021

  • "We had a great relaxing holiday plenty of walks and a couple of meals out at the local pubs"

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0Jun 2021

  • "We had a brilliant time."

    Everything you could want plus lots of peace and quiet..We will definitely return soon!

    Reviewed by Abby5.0May 2021

  • "Beautiful accommodation with everything you could possibly need."

    Fantastic location with a lovely stroll into the village to the local pub. Lots of wildlife to see on the way and so peaceful. The lovely owners left us some supplies including wine and biscuits. Can’t recommend this holiday rental highly enough. Fabulous

    Reviewed by Michelle4.7Apr 2021

  • "Perfect hideaway for a family holiday It’s great that it’s completely enclosed for the dog"

    Reviewed by Sam5.0Dec 2020

  • "Whitehands farm barn will not disappoint, it’s a beautiful barn with everything you could need for a few nights away."

    The owners are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble. The barn is spacious, clean and well furnished, lots of little things have been thought of like hair dryers, hot water bottles, extra blankets ( which I don’t think you would need as it’s a lovely warm barn) the bedding and towels are all nice and comfortable. The kitchen is great and so much equipment has been thought off, even including scales which we needed for pancakes! The garden is superb, it really is completely dog friendly and no gaps so very secure, total added bonus is the hot tub which our children loved. The surrounding area is beautiful and has a great circular walk, it’s quiet and relaxing. Overall lovely time spent at this gem of a barn.

    Reviewed by Edward5.0Oct 2020

  • "The cottage was extremely well equipped with everything you could need and more."

    Colin & Mary came and introduced themselves and advised if there were any issues to let them know. White hands Farm Barn was spotlessly clean with three bedrooms and three bathrooms all kitted out with nice little touches like hot water bottles if it’s chilly and hairdryers, hangers in the wardrobes and plenty of storage. The cottage boosts a lovely lounge area with two comfortable sofas and a separate dining area. The kitchen is open plan which is so well equipped, I struggled with operating the hob, a quick call and Mary came to show me, without complaint. The hot tub was amazing, even with the threat of rain, it was a treat to climb in and relax. We managed to do quite a bit during our week, not all the attractions could be visited due to the current situation but it gives us a reason to return to Whitehands Farm Barn in the future. Thoroughly recommend, the cottage is in a quiet village with no light pollution meaning great night sky views, when it wasn’t cloudy.

    Reviewed by Jenni5.0Sep 2020

  • "We had a wonderful week at Whitehands Farm Barn."

    The property had all mod cons & was very comfortable with the added bonus of the hot tub. There is so much to see around the are

    Reviewed by Mavis5.0Sep 2020

  • "We really enjoyed our stay here."

    The place was very well appointed and equipped and the area was very peaceful. Our kids loved the garden and hot tub.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Aug 2020

  • "A delightful cottage in a beautiful location."

    Owners very helpful. Superb garden which is fully enclosed therefore ideal for the dog.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Aug 2020

  • "Extremeley clean, had everything you could need an lovely touches."

    Welcome basket, bunch of daffodils. Key safe for our own entry was great and the owner did pop in to welcome us. We would definitely stay again. 3 rooms with 3 bathrooms between 5 ladies was a plus.

    Reviewed by Lorna4.7Jan 2020

  • "Accommodation was fantastic, lovely welcome pack on arrival."

    There was a problem with hot tub but Colin, the owner, couldn’t have been more helpful and got it fixed straight away. Would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Sally5.0Nov 2019

  • "Fantastic accommodation, very homely, Clean and welcoming."

    Very large garden for our dog to enjoy and the added luxury of a hot tub as well. The owners kindly left tea, coffee, biscuits, a bottle of wine even dog treats and fresh flowers awaited our arrival. Could not fault anything.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Oct 2019

  • "The barn was beautiful and spotless."

    Gas BBQ was great and the hot tub lovely to use in the evening once our little man went to bed. Perfect for a family holiday.

    Reviewed by Siobhain5.0Aug 2019

  • "Lovely cottage, would highly recommend."

    Owners and neighbours very welcoming and helpful.

    Reviewed by Faith4.4Aug 2019

  • "Fantastic accommodation."

    We had an amazing time. Thank you Colin and Mary.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Aug 2019

  • "This property is true to it's photos and offers a great base for a holiday in Norfolk."

    It gave our family of four plenty of space to relax, and plenty of bathrooms, so there was never a queue! The attention to detail in the property is great - soft close on all doors and drawers in the kitchen, cleaning equipment in kitchen and bathrooms if needed and a lovely welcome basket on arrival. Would recommend to others, in particular families with young children as there is plenty of room to run in the back garden.

    Reviewed by Daryl5.0Aug 2019

  • "We loved our stay."

    My nearly two year old loved the garden which was large and completely secured. It was also nice having a separate bathroom to each bedroom, it gave each of us own own space and privacy. The hot tub was perfect after a long day out. The owners really made us feel welcome and their recommendations of where to take our son were really helpful. We were sad to leave!!

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Jul 2019

  • "Lovely cottage very quiet area nice welcome pack when we arrived hot tub lovely"

    Reviewed by Helen4.4Jul 2019

  • "The property was really well maintained and clean throughout."

    Everything you need is there. The hot tub is a great asset and provides a lovely way to end the day . It is set in a lovely quiet area. The nearest pubs are about a mile away but the walks to each are pleasant. A great place for a relaxing getaway.

    Reviewed by Tony5.0Jun 2019

  • "Absolute pleasure beautiful place to stay will defiantly be back next year"

    Reviewed by Joshua5.0May 2019

  • "The cottage was very nice and location very quiet."

    Reviewed by Rita4.7May 2019

  • "First class accommodation."

    The Barn is lovely with three generous en-suite bedrooms off the main living dining area. The furniture and fittings were good and the interior has been beautifully presented. The place has been very well equipped and although Mary said that there might be problems with the internet we didn’t experience any. Our young grandsons enjoyed the opportunity to relax with a movie or two in the evenings thanks to Netflix and Nowtv, although they did prefer to be out in the beautiful garden or hot tub. The Barn is stunning, set in a wonderful location and the surroundings are tranquil and relaxing, although less so when you have two young and very active grandsons. A splendid base from which to explore the area. Would we recommend it, definitely, would we stay there again, absolutely!

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Apr 2019

  • "Lovely cottage in a quiet location"

    Reviewed by Matthew4.7Apr 2019

  • "Amazing place to stay!"

    The hot tub was a great treat for me, my husband and teenage daughters and the one bedroom with level access perfect for my elderly parents. We wanted for nothing while we were there and were so comfortable and relaxed we really didn't want to return home! It's in such a beautiful area , perfect for evening strolls after dinner with my husband or early morning runs for our daughter. We saw baby deer, a hare and partridges on such occasions- creatures we never see living in a city. We chose this place due to its close proximity to family living in Attleborough who we met up with several times and we wouldn't hesitate to visit here again!

    Reviewed by Anne-marie5.0Mar 2019

  • "Had a lovely time, the property was clean had everything we needed, lots of information about things to do in the area."

    Thank you.

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Mar 2019

  • "Brilliant place, me and my partner had a lovely time, hot tub was fab."

    Owners are lovely and popped in to introduce himself, a nice walk away from two lovely pubs a shop and a park. Was perfect weekend, could have happily stayed longer! Will definitely be returning!

    Reviewed by Georgia5.0Mar 2019

  • "We loved Whitehands Farm Barn."

    It is the most well-appointed cottage we have ever stayed in. My husband and I enjoyed the peace and tranquility as well as the fact it was in walking distance to a pub, our twins adored the hot tub and our dog loved the garden. Colin and Mary were really helpful in the run up to our arrival and also popped by to make sure all was ok. We will definitely return.

    Reviewed by Sinead5.0Feb 2019

  • "A wonderful cottage."

    The owners had thought about everything you could possibly need. The garden was perfect for our pup and 100% secure. Thank you very much

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Jan 2019

  • "Great cottage would definitely recommend."

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Dec 2018

  • "Great cottage to stay in, loved itr"

    Reviewed by Brian5.0Dec 2018

  • "Whitehands Farm is a lovely conversion."

    The photos do not do it justice. The fact that each bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a dressing area for the 2 twin rooms is excellent, especially as we were on a girls weekend. Colin made us feel very welcome from the moment I booked til after we left. Thank you Colin. Will definitely be looking to go back next year.

    Reviewed by Geri5.0Nov 2018

  • "A lovely location just off the beaten track but still only a short drive to town with local supermarkets, country parks and attractions nearby."

    Ample parking for multiple cars. We had no trouble ordering a takeaway one night. The accommodation was perfect for 6 adults. Having 3 bathrooms was a real luxury and the living area has such a sociable lay out. The barn had everything you need for a comfortable stay. The hot tub was a great edition and we made the most of it. The hosts were very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed for a weekend away.

    Reviewed by Carrie5.0Nov 2018

  • "We had a great holiday very comfortable well equipped and clean the hot tub was ..."

    We had a great holiday very comfortable well equipped and clean the hot tub was great the owners are very helpful ,the small hamlet looks as if it has come out of a picture book would recommend this property

    Reviewed by Rita4.7Sep 2018

  • "Everything listed and previously stated by other visitors to Whiehands Farm Barn all proved true."

    Extremely nice accommodation, nice owners, would recommend as a good base for a holiday.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Sep 2018

  • "The barn was lovely."

    The owners popped over & were very responsive whenever we got in contact with them. Lovely location. Very peaceful

    Reviewed by Samantha4.7Aug 2018

  • "Very relaxing."

    Friendly and helpful owner, just up the road, on hand to deal with any issues, but not intrusive. Great hot tub and a wonderful open garden area to sit out and appreciate the surroundings. Central location for local market towns, nature reserves and coastline. Able to accommodate wheelchair user with mobile hoist.

    Reviewed by Ritchie5.0Jul 2018

  • "Lovely cottage in a beautiful area."

    Very well kitted out and friendly people. Very near Snetterton race track which we found out for future race meetings. All in all I would recommend this place to stay, and will come back again.

    Reviewed by Neil4.1Jun 2018

  • "What a beautiful house in a beautiful area."

    Exceeded our expectations, very clean, has everything you need and even a complimentary box of tea, coffee, fresh milk, biscuits and wine! We stayed for a few days whilst Racing at Snetterton circuit! Perfect location as away from it all, but only a short drive away. Dropped into the local pub, locals are very friendly. Ordered a takeaway of which was delivered with no problems. We would highly recommend. Hot tub was a good laugh too!!

    Reviewed by Jay5.0Jun 2018

  • "This property was finished to a very high spec (oh!"

    those taps...!), squeaky clean and well equipped. Good linen and large fluffy towels, a welcome pack with contents above and beyond, and owners who were helpful and friendly even before we arrived, but who respected our privacy. We were an odd combination..2 elderly and wobbly parents, taken for a break by their 2 elderly children (!) and a dog. We each had our own spacious bedroom, en suite, and the living area was large and level, ideal for the not-so-sprightly, and the layout was convivial and conducive to family interaction. TV with Netflix and Amazon gave plenty of entertainment scope for a wide variety of tastes and ages. The garden was huge, totally secure, able to let the (deaf) dog out quite safely as gates kept her off the lane. We found plenty to see and do in the area, there was a lot of information for us in folders, all clearly labelled into categories, eg For Children, Walks, etc.. Simply cannot fault the accommodation, it was tailor made for us, and would fit most perfectly friends or families with wide age ranges, and is suitable for people with less than perfect mobility. A great place to stay, a great location to explore lovely Norfolk.

    Reviewed by Lynda5.0Jun 2018

  • "The owner was very helpful prior to our arrival via the use of his personal email , so we were able to discuss our needs and it was great to meet the owners directly during our stay ."

    A well appointed and comfortable warm holiday home, needed due to the Easter heavy rain. A useful welcome folder on arrival with menus of the local takeaways that delivered - the Indian was good. Organised tourist information in a box was very useful. The welcome hamper on arrival and fresh flowers were appreciated. Sadly phone reception was not great for us in the barn but it had good WiFi connection and TV reception. All the en-suite bedrooms worked well as we were all able to be independent . The barn was appreciated by all 3 generations of our family ( 13- 82 years) and we all would return but hopefully with some sunshine.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Mar 2018

  • "Whitehands Farm Barn was an amazing retreat for us as a family."

    Recently renovated to an exceedingly high standard, we spent a brilliant week exploring Norfolk using the barn as a base. Many a cosy evening (and morning) was spent making full use of the facilities, it was great to have a bathroom each, the lounge/diner was snug and the really well equipped kitchen was used to its full. The owners were really helpful and accommodating both before we arrived and during our stay. We hope to come back again.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Feb 2018

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, box-top freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine
  • TV with Freesat and Freeview with Netflix included, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair are available by request on booking
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Lockable bike storage with tap for washing down if required
  • Hairdryer in every bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with patio, hot tub and furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.1 miles and pub 1.2 miles
  • Note: There are two steps to access the double bedroom with en-suite and to access one of the twin rooms
  • Note: Check in is from 3:30pm

The property

Whitehands Farm Barn is a beautifully converted barn that has been completed to a very high standard to offer guests excellent accommodation in a rural location close to the beautiful Norfolk village of Old Buckenham.

The property is mainly on one level with two steps to two bedrooms, and is ideal for families wishing to explore the Norfolk countryside and those with limited mobility.

This delightful property provides an open-plan sitting room with double doors to the patio and hot tub, making it an ideal place to relax with the whole group after a day out exploring.

The kitchen has been carefully designed to offer everything you will need to enjoy self-catering and whipping up delicious meals that everyone can enjoy around the dining table.

From the kitchen you can access the back garden which boasts lovely views of the Norfolk paddocks.

All three bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and shower rooms; the master bedroom has a bath and separate shower and both of the twin rooms have a shower room.

Outside is a large enclosed garden, perfect for the children to play while your four-legged companion stretches its legs and you bask in the sun; there is also a bubbling hot tub, ideal for some much needed relaxation.

There is an abundance of walking opportunities on your doorstep meaning you can explore the myriad of paths woven throughout the countryside as well as spot the variety of wildlife residing nearby.

Old Buckenham village, reputed to have the largest village green in Britain, is home to a delightful 17th-century traditional pub serving delicious food and a local shop where you can stock up on all of your self-catering essentials.

The nearby village of New Buckenham is home to a selection of pubs and places to eat as well as a variety of independent stores.

The nearby market towns of Attleborough and Diss are easily accessible and Diss has a railway station with direct trains from London, great for guests looking to experience the endless attractions in the capital and its vibrant shopping and nightlife.

Make unforgettable memories in Norfolk’s rural countryside at Whitehands Farm Barn.

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About the location

OLD BUCKENHAM

Kenninghall 4 miles; Banham 4 miles; Attleborough 5 miles.

Old Buckenham is a delightful rural village with two traditional country pubs and its own shopping facilities. Claiming to have the largest village green and widest tower windmill in the country, Old Buckenham is also home to an impressive airfield, which is an ideal place to watch both modern and vintage aircraft. The surrounding villages of New Buckenham, Kenninghall and Banham offer good places to eat, while the zoo at Banham offers a great day out and also holds regular Sunday car boot sales. The large market town of Attleborough offers a wide variety of shops, including a Sainsburys and a Lidl, perfect for stocking-up on essentials, whilst Wymondham and Diss, both about 12 miles away, boast some impressive buildings plus galleries and antique shops.

PLEASE NOTE: This property does not have any facility for electric vehicle charging and for insurance purposes you are not permitted to charge your vehicle from the property. If this is required, you would need to look at local conveniences offering this service.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas