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The Barn, Saham Hills

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The Barn is a beautifully restored stone and timber barn conversion in Saham Hills, Norfolk. Exposed beams and vaulted ceilings create an authentic rural feel. A private hot tub sits outside for year-round relaxation.

The barn sits in peaceful East Anglian countryside. Fields and woodland surround the property. You get proper rural views without feeling isolated.

Inside you'll find well-planned accommodation with original features throughout. The open-plan living area has barn doors and plenty of natural light. Bedrooms are positioned to make the most of the building's character. Modern bathrooms complement the historic structure.

Thetford Forest lies 8 miles away (15 minutes) for walking and cycling.

About The Barn

The Barn is a beautifully restored stone and timber barn conversion in Saham Hills, Norfolk. Exposed beams and vaulted ceilings create an authentic rural feel. A private hot tub sits outside for year-round relaxation.

The barn sits in peaceful East Anglian countryside. Fields and woodland surround the property. You get proper rural views without feeling isolated.

Inside you'll find well-planned accommodation with original features throughout. The open-plan living area has barn doors and plenty of natural light. Bedrooms are positioned to make the most of the building's character. Modern bathrooms complement the historic structure.

Thetford Forest lies 8 miles away (15 minutes) for walking and cycling. Norwich offers shops and history 20 miles north (30 minutes). Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse sits 12 miles away (20 minutes). Pensthorpe Natural Park is 15 miles distant (25 minutes).

The Barn works brilliantly for couples wanting a countryside escape with modern comforts. Book for the combination of authentic barn character and that hot tub.

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Private Hot Tub

Soak under the stars in your own hot tub. Perfect after exploring Norfolk's countryside or simply unwinding with a glass of wine.

Exposed Beams & Vaulted Ceilings

Original timber beams and soaring ceilings showcase the barn's agricultural heritage. Authentic character runs throughout the conversion.

Peaceful Rural Location

Saham Hills offers genuine countryside calm. Fields and woodland views create a proper escape from everyday life.

Open-Plan Living Space

The barn's layout maximises space and light. Original barn doors and stone walls blend with contemporary comfort.

Thetford Forest Nearby

England's largest lowland forest sits just 15 minutes away. Miles of trails for walking, cycling and wildlife spotting.

Norfolk Market Towns

Traditional market towns dot the area. Watton, Swaffham and Dereham offer independent shops and weekly markets.

Getting To The Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Barn by car, take the A1065 through Saham Toney and follow signs to Saham Hills. The barn conversion is easily accessible from the main road with off-road parking available on arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Thetford, approximately 10 miles away. From there, a short taxi journey brings you to your Norfolk countryside retreat.

Off-road parking available
Thetford station (10 miles)
Accessible from the A1065

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Thetford Forest Park
Distance: 8 miles
IP27 0AF
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Distance: 15 miles
NR21 0LN
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Distance: 12 miles
NR20 4DR
Thetford Forest Trails
Distance: 8 miles
IP27 0AF
Wayland Wood
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 7BT
Little Ouse Headwaters
Distance: 5 miles
IP24 2RL
Watton Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 6AB
Swaffham Market Place
Distance: 9 miles
PE37 7AB
Dereham Market
Distance: 11 miles
NR19 2AZ
Watton Bus Services
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 6AB
Thetford Train Station
Distance: 10 miles
IP24 2BX
Local Taxi Services
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 6EA
Thetford Forest Park
Distance: 8 miles
IP27 0AF
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Distance: 15 miles
NR21 0LN
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Distance: 12 miles
NR20 4DR
Thetford Forest Trails
Distance: 8 miles
IP27 0AF
Wayland Wood
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 7BT
Little Ouse Headwaters
Distance: 5 miles
IP24 2RL
Watton Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 6AB
Swaffham Market Place
Distance: 9 miles
PE37 7AB
Dereham Market
Distance: 11 miles
NR19 2AZ
Watton Bus Services
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 6AB
Thetford Train Station
Distance: 10 miles
IP24 2BX
Local Taxi Services
Distance: 3 miles
IP25 6EA

Is The Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The barn's suitability for children isn't detailed in the available information. The rural Norfolk setting offers fields and countryside for outdoor play. Thetford Forest nearby provides family walks and cycling trails. Contact the owners to discuss facilities for younger guests and whether the barn layout suits families with children.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub stands as The Barn's star feature. Set outside beneath Norfolk skies, it offers year-round relaxation whatever the weather. After days exploring Thetford Forest or visiting market towns, soak away under the stars. The hot tub combines perfectly with the barn's peaceful rural setting for a proper escape.
Pet Friendly
The property's pet policy isn't specified in the reference material. Many barn conversions welcome dogs given their countryside locations and outdoor space. The rural Saham Hills setting with surrounding fields would suit walks with pets. Contact the owners directly to confirm whether dogs are permitted at The Barn and any associated arrangements.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Barn

The Bell Inn, Saham Toney

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP25 7EX

The George Hotel, Watton

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP25 6AE

The Chequers Inn, Thompson

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP24 1PX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Barn

Is The Barn pet friendly?
The property's pet policy isn't specified in the available information. Contact the owners directly to discuss bringing dogs to this Norfolk barn conversion.
What original barn features does this conversion have?
The Barn retains exposed timber beams and vaulted ceilings from its agricultural past. Stone walls and barn doors add to the authentic rural character throughout.
How many guests does The Barn sleep?
Specific sleeping arrangements aren't detailed in the reference material. The barn offers well-planned accommodation with multiple bedrooms suited to its conversion layout.
What's the countryside setting like around Saham Hills?
The barn sits in peaceful East Anglian farmland with fields and woodland all around. You get proper rural views whilst remaining accessible to Norfolk's towns and attractions.
Is there parking at The Barn?
As a rural barn conversion, off-road parking is typically provided. Check with the property owners for exact details about vehicle spaces.
What can we do in Thetford Forest?
Thetford Forest offers walking trails, cycling routes and wildlife watching across England's largest lowland pine forest. It's just 8 miles from the barn, about 15 minutes by car.
Are there good pubs near The Barn?
Norfolk is known for its country pubs serving local food and ales. Several traditional inns sit within a short drive of Saham Hills.
What makes this barn special for a romantic break?
The private hot tub, exposed beams and peaceful rural location create an ideal couples' retreat. Authentic barn character combines with modern comforts for a memorable stay.

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The Barn Reviews

Stayed at the Barn in Saham Hills with the wife, granddaughter and our 2 dogs. It's set in a lovely village. The cottage is ideal place to stay with your dog or dogs. The owners Karen and Stewart are absolutely lovely. They couldn't do enough for you. The cottage sleeps 4 in 2 double rooms. and has every things you need for your stay. For the pooches they have an amazing paddock for dog walks. And after your walks they provide a wash area for your dogs. Would i stay here again you betcha.
Steven
Lovely cottage, very friendly owners, great hot tub. Dog friendly. super comfy beds ,well equipped kitchen. Lots of leaflets of places to visit. Would highly recommend this cottage and others on site. Will definitely be back
The Barn is the best property we have stayed in by far we didn't want to leave! Every comfort was considered by the owner, who was very welcoming. The Barn was spacious, very clean and furnished with style. We had lovely areas for our dogs, who were made very welcome where some owners just tolerate dogs We will definitely be going back!
Thank you Karen for the lovely welcome The Barn was excellent for our needs & it was the most genuinely dog friendly place we have ever stayed. We made happy memories with four generations separately over the week including my dads 90th birthday who lives in Norfolk The Barn is well equipped with comfortable beds My daughters enjoyed the hot tub Thanks again Karen & Stuart we will be back xxx
FABULOUS We loved every minute of our stay, the owners have thought of everything comfortable, clean, amazing building, friendly owners, excellent facilities for dog owners. Our 3 dogs loved it too. Good base for Norfolk Hot Tub fantastic. Couldnt fault it ! Super fantastic in every possible way. We will be back !
Samuel
The Barn was spacious & peaceful, very relaxing. The beds were very comfy with good quality linen. The paddock area for the dogs to run free was great! Its an ideal place to get away from it all, but a car is definitely needed as the coast etc are at least an hour away as are most places of interest. Hosts were very helpful & obliging & made us feel very welcome during our stay
We had a wonderful stay at the Barn. The host was really welcoming and attentive. The Barn was stunning, well maintained and accurately described on the website. Its really well kitted out, with very comfortable beds and everything you need in the kitchen. The hot tub was great and the grounds were lovely, great place to stay with dogs.
Deborah
PROS The barn is a beautiful old house, with tons of rustic charm and character and the central atrium entrance is particularly stunning. It is quite large so plenty of space and we liked that the bedrooms were at opposite ends of the building ensuring privacy from the in laws who visited and stayed with us for 4 of our 7 night stay. The beds were super king and the bedding was really soft and comfortable. The private secured little garden is great for the dogs and there were a further 2 really lovely areas where the dogs could play. The kitchen was well equipped and the sofa and TV area very comfortable. The owner was helpful when we needed a fan in one of the rooms and she was also helpful in recommending some pubs and places to visit. There is a utility area with a ton of tourist information flyers and maps, which I found useful when planning days out. CONS We found dog hair not ours all over the sofas and cobwebs in the ceilings on the wooden beams. Whilst we appreciate this is a old barn, this could have been easily rectified with a deeper clean between guests. The front door double height glass entrance had dozens of dead flies stuck to the glass . The front entrance was also tired with weeds and piles of leaves which again could have been swept up and tidied between guests. My husband also didn't appreciate being 'told off' by the owner for using the wrong hoover to clean up sand from the back seat of our car . The owner did in fact tell me that they weren't able to afford the rates of local cleaners so they have taken to cleaning the property themselves. The property is located in a quiet residential road but there is nothing else nearby other than residential properties. The nearest pub was several miles away, and there were no shops within walking distance. This means we needed to drive everywhere with quite considerable distances and times involved, i.e. a day trip to the north Norfolk coast was a 3 hour round trip! This was a big issue for us as we spent so much of our time driving but we do appreciate this was mostly our fault as we didn't sufficiently note the distances involved and we didn't quite appreciate how large Norfolk was so not a criticism of The Barn or Sykes.
Have stayed at many holiday cottages over the years but this one is the best ever. Well equipped very comfortable & great hosts.
The Barn is a superb conversion and the photosdescription do not do this holiday cottage justice, great character, a good size and comfort with a lovely shared paddock for the dogs along with cleaning facilities. Only negative point would be occasional traffic noise through the night.
Lovely property. Felt at home straight away. Perfect for a relaxing stay in the countryside and a good location for getting out to explore the rest of Norfolk. Nice small touches like games and chess board in the lounge, log fire, essentials for the kitchen, enclosed area for dog as well as more open garden areas and a big jacuzzi with candles etc. We had a great time.
Andrea
Fantastic break away with the family, The Barn was perfect for our stay. Beds were super comfy and very clean. Lovely stay would recommend to family and friends.
We had a really nice time at the Barn it was clean ,comfortable and very dog friendly with a great outdoor area . We were made to feel very welcome. Everyone was so friendly
We enjoyed a lovely holiday at The Barn and managed to see all the delights of North Norfolk including Sandringham a must visit which was delightful. As were Holt definitely worth a visit as well as Blakeney, Ely Cathedral and on the recommendation of Karen and Stewart The Cutter for lunch followed by a boat trip on the river. Holcombe Hall and the beach are high on the list with a trip to Cambridge and a punt on the river not to be missed. Our holiday was made all that more special by the the property itself which in our view was five star reaching this level with the way in which our hosts Karen and Stewart made us so welcome with their tips, recommendations and conversations. Thanks to them both and best wishes for the future.
The Barn was an awesome place for a relaxing stay. Karen and Stuart are the perfect hosts and the Barn and garden are idyllic. Its a perfect holiday with a dog even our very young slightly troublesome one. He is sad now we are home and he doesnt get to run round the paddock numerous times a day. We will all definitely be back soon
Adrian
Perfect Holiday Home with excellent owners, Highly recommend as Karen & Stuart are great hosts. Love the grounds, ducks and how easy it was to move around south west Norfolk.
Kathryn
Perfect place to stay with our dog well equipped with everything we might need ... Perfect place to stay with our dog well equipped with everything we might need including the dog bowl and throws Warm welcome with loads of helpful suggestions of dog friendly places to go and nearby walks We really loved our stay and wished we could have stayed longer
Beautiful barn, very comfortable. The barn was very spacious and easily accomodated 4 adults and 5 dogs. Great to have private, enclosed garden and then 3 other area for the dog. Hosts were lovely and informative
Suzanne
Wonbderful find, great home from home and we cannot wait to return
Beautiful barn, very comfortable and relaxing. Karen welcomed us and ran through a few things. She's thought of everything! Great base to explore dog friendly Norfolk pubs. Would highly recommend and return. Many thanks!
Geoffrey
The Barn is lovely, we really enjoyed our holiday. Karen is so friendly & helpful. Our dogs really loved it too, the paddock is brilliant for them.
Claire
The barn is lovely, it is a home for home but with more! The house has everything you need for a great stay and the dog facilities are fantastic. We could have stayed longer than a week! Karen is warm and welcoming and we will definitely be going back!
Barbara
Beautiful Barn conversion super place for your furbabys . The owners Karen & Duncan were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble .we will be booking again very soon .
Sandra
Had a fantastic time at the barn would definitely recommend a few cleaning issues 1 being the kettle full of limescale and the frying pan being burnt on food left on , but okay apart from that .
Amanda
Amazing property. Karen and Stuart have thought of everything, the pictures on the website are exactly as it is, we were not disappointed at all. Thanks so much. Very high quality accommodation.
Everything was absolutely lovely just what we were looking for. It was even nicer than the photos wed seen.
Bridget
Great cottage , very spacious . Warm cosy inviting . Good quality beds and linen. Hot tub very welcoming at the end of a long day of walking .
Debbie
This property had everything you could wish for especially for dog friendliness. Dog wash, towels, safe areas, water bowl, enclosed garden for late night wees without getting all togged up. Well equipped kitchen. To be honest faultless even without the dogs. Plenty of space as well compared with other cottages we have stayed in. Hot tub was lovely as well. Owners very helpful and on hand. Bonus ability to rent all 3 properties for groups.
The Barn is lovely and the hosts very welcoming, we had a great stay and a fantastic location to get out and explore.
Lovely place to stay, the hosts had thought of everything. We had three dogs with us and it is definitely dog friendly. The dog walking field was a huge bonus. We will definitely go back.
Elizabeth
Lovely setting and beautiful barn conversion with all modcons but very dog friendly. We and the dog loved the paddock which was very secure and tranquil. Karen was the perfect host and was at hand to lend a flask or advise on walks etc. We hope to return.
Carole
The accommodation was fantastic, full of home comforts, very clean and tidy. The owners were great nothing was too much trouble and very dog friendly. We will be returning in the future
Victoria
Beautiful property. Fabulous to have a paddock for doggies walk Owner so helpful fabulous holiday
Jeanette
Lovely place to stay Karen and Stuart welcomed us and very helpful. Beds were very comfortable. Hot tub was amazing too.We had a lovely peaceful relaxing break.
Such lovely hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and as they live on site if there are any requirements they are dealt with straight away. The gardens are beautiful especially the paddock. Were definitely going to return to this cottage.
The barn was amazing so much space the hot tub was so relaxing after a day walking with the dogs . It was so nice to go to a place that was for 4 dogs and had good facilities so thank you to them and their kindness
Jeffery
Absolutely lovely place. We have booked again for next year super dog friendly. You cant find better.
Amazing cottages, fantastic hosts, we will definitely be returning.
Fantastic holiday, second time back, Karen is so lovely and can't do enough for you. Will be going back next year
The size, layout and facilities of the barn were Brilliant and ideal for our ... The size, layout and facilities of the barn were Brilliant and ideal for our needs and the dogs absolutely loved the agility course, literally a minutes walk away the owner has even put in a dog washing facility just to the side of the barn
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