Recently restored Grade II listed Barn, 5 bedrooms with double bed in each and small nursery off the master bedroom (travel cot available on request).
Relax and enjoy great views from the windows of the minstrel gallery, have fun in the hot tub and swim spa, use the barbeque and enjoy outdoor games in the extensive grounds.
Medieval Swafield Barn offers high class self-catering accommodation in a truly outstanding building located in a beautiful rural setting, with large grounds and is located only a few minutes drive to the nearest beach.
Using the Barn as a base, guests can go on to explore Norfolk’s beautiful countryside and coastline and all that they offer. Medieval Swafield Barn is ideally located near the North Norfolk coast, close to the coastal resort of Mundesley (3 miles) with its wonderful sandy beaches, historic market town of North Walsham (2 miles), Cromer (8 miles) and the Broads (8 miles), Sheringham with its picturesque train station and variety of shops (13 miles). National Trust properties, Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall, are both just in 10 miles from Medieval Swafield Barn and both boast fabulous properties to look around and outstanding grounds. A little further afield you will find Sheringham Park, another National Trust property that is well worth visiting.
The Barn had, for years, been a rundown outbuilding until the current owner had the vision and passion to restore it create the beautiful space it is now. You will love the exposed brickwork and lofty beams and other original architectural features that have been left in situ to add to the historic and romantic feel of the Barn. Although the restoration was careful to leave signs of the past, it has a design-led blend of modern features such as the hot tub and swim spa, along with concealed lighting and underfloor heating for your comfort.
Up to two dogs are welcome at the Barn. At the beaches and at the National Trust grounds previously mentioned, you will find some great walks . The Butterfly reserve, Paston Way and Dilham to North Walsham canal (Norfolk’s only artificial, locked sailing canal) are five minutes walk from the Barn and ideal for leisurely walks or bicycle rides. The Canal Trust now offer boat trips throughout the year and funds from this are used to support the restoration of the canal.
The nearest villages are Swafield (1 mile) with the award winning local butcher, Tavern Tasty Meats, Trunch (1.7 miles) with an excellent pub 'The Crown Inn' and the Market Town of North Walsham (2 miles) containing several restaurants and large Sainsburys and Waitrose. We can highly recommend the quality of the food at the Chinese restaurant in North Walsham, charmingly called the Chubby Panda along with The Ship Inn at Mundesley which over looks the beach and is always good for a visit.
The Barn has ample parking for about 7 cars.
The bedrooms are divided up as so:
UPSTAIRS:
Bedroom 1 – Master. En-suite
Comprises 1 king size, 1 double
Bedroom 2 – this is within the Master bedroom but has it’s own door
2 single beds
DOWNSTAIRS:
Bedroom 3
Comprises 1 double
Bedroom 4 En-suite
Comprises 1 double, 1 single
Bedroom 5 En-suite
Comprises 1 king size, 1 single
Bedroom 6
Comprises 1 double
Total: 5 beds
Young children are welcome, we are able to provide one travel cot and one high-chair.
Relax in the hot tub, hydrotherapy spa & pool & enjoy its amazing health and relaxation benefits.
This spacious accommodation allows the opportunity to sit and dine together, along with plenty of options to escape into quieter areas and comprises of the following:
Ground Floor:
Dining room: With beams and wooden floor and a long table for you to sit together
Kitchen/dining area: With electric range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, beams and wooden floor.
Utility room: With washing machine tumble dryer and toilet
Five Bedrooms
First Floor:
Living room ,with a 52 inch TV with Freeview , ancient beams still marked with Roman Numerals carved into them as used by the carpenters of days long gone.
Art work , framed ancient local maps , oak bookcases with local maps and books , wooden floor and brick fireplace and chimney.
Minstrels Gallery: Overlooking the open countryside
CCTV - we do have cameras outside the property, including near the hot tub. The owner is the only person able to view these and they are primarily for security reasons only. The only time guest footage would be viewed is if there was damage or an incident in the hot tub area. There are no cameras within the property itself.