The Duck House, Thompson near Watton | Barn Conversion Holiday in Norfolk

About The Duck House

The Duck House is a converted stone barn in rural Suffolk with exposed beams and original features throughout. This single-storey retreat sits in the peaceful countryside near Garboldisham, complete with a private hot tub for starlit soaks.

The barn overlooks open fields and farmland. You'll wake to birdsong and countryside views. The setting is peaceful and private, perfect for switching off from daily life.

Inside you'll find two bedrooms sleeping four guests, plus a family bathroom. The open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining and lounge areas under vaulted ceilings. Original barn doors and stonework remind you of the building's agricultural past.

Thetford Forest lies 6 miles away (12 minutes) for woodland walks and cycling trails. Banham Zoo sits 8 miles south (15 minutes) for family days out. Historic Bury St Edmunds is 15 miles north (25 minutes) with its abbey ruins and market square. Bressingham Steam Museum is 4 miles away (8 minutes).

The Duck House suits couples wanting countryside calm with modern comfort. Book this barn for rural Suffolk at its finest.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Electric underfloor heating
✓Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, Smart TV, and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ample off-road parking
✓Bike storage
✓Private patio with seating and lawn space
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 3.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles
✓Note: this property is on the owner's grounds
✓Please note: this property does not accept children, but will accept babes in arms
✓Note: customers are not permitted to charge electric vehicles at the property without prior arrangement with the owner
✓Please note this property can only accept bookings for a minimum of 3 nights

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Duck House

Private Hot Tub

Soak under the stars in your own hot tub after days exploring the Suffolk countryside and nearby woodland trails.

Exposed Beams & Original Features

Authentic barn character shines through with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and original stonework throughout the conversion.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Wake to birdsong and farmland views in this quiet Suffolk location, miles from traffic and noise.

Open-Plan Living Space

The vaulted living area combines kitchen, dining and lounge under soaring ceilings with plenty of natural light.

Thetford Forest Nearby

Six miles from Thetford Forest for woodland walks, cycling routes and outdoor adventures in ancient pine woods.

Single-Storey Layout

All accommodation on one level makes this barn conversion accessible and easy to navigate for all guests.

Getting To The Duck House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Duck House by car, take the A1066 through Diss and continue towards Garboldisham. The barn is easily accessible from the main road and you'll have convenient off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Diss, just 6 miles away with regular services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your Suffolk countryside retreat.

Off-road parking available

Diss station (6 miles)

Easily accessible from the A1066

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Banham Zoo

Distance: 8 miles

NR16 2HE

Bressingham Steam Museum

Distance: 4 miles

IP22 2AA

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Distance: 15 miles

IP33 1LS

Thetford Forest

Distance: 6 miles

IP27 0AF

Knettishall Heath

Distance: 5 miles

IP22 2HF

Little Ouse Headwaters

Distance: 3 miles

IP22 2QH

Diss Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4WJ

Tesco Superstore Diss

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4LE

Bury St Edmunds Market

Distance: 15 miles

IP33 1DX

Diss Railway Station

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4GB

Diss Taxi Services

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4WJ

East Harling Medical Centre

Distance: 4 miles

NR16 2NR

Banham Zoo

Distance: 8 miles

NR16 2HE

Bressingham Steam Museum

Distance: 4 miles

IP22 2AA

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Distance: 15 miles

IP33 1LS

Thetford Forest

Distance: 6 miles

IP27 0AF

Knettishall Heath

Distance: 5 miles

IP22 2HF

Little Ouse Headwaters

Distance: 3 miles

IP22 2QH

Diss Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4WJ

Tesco Superstore Diss

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4LE

Bury St Edmunds Market

Distance: 15 miles

IP33 1DX

Diss Railway Station

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4GB

Diss Taxi Services

Distance: 6 miles

IP22 4WJ

East Harling Medical Centre

Distance: 4 miles

NR16 2NR

Is The Duck House Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The Duck House offers countryside freedom with open fields surrounding the barn for outdoor play and exploration. Kids can spot wildlife and farm animals in the rural Suffolk setting. The single-storey layout means no stairs to worry about. Banham Zoo sits 8 miles away with play areas and hundreds of animals. Bressingham Steam Museum is 4 miles away with vintage trains and gardens to explore.

Groups Will Love...

The vaulted ceilings soar above the open-plan living space, showcasing exposed wooden beams that date back to the barn's working past. Original stonework runs throughout the conversion, creating authentic agricultural character in every room. The single-storey layout preserves the barn's footprint whilst flooding the interior with natural light through tall windows. These original features combine with the private hot tub to create a special Suffolk retreat.

Pet Friendly

The Duck House does not accept pets during your stay. You'll need to arrange alternative care for dogs or other animals before booking. The barn maintains a pet-free policy to accommodate guests with allergies. Whilst the surrounding Suffolk countryside and open fields would suit dog walking, the property itself remains closed to four-legged visitors. Consider this when planning your barn conversion holiday.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Duck House

The Fox Garboldisham

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP22 2SD

The White Horse Thelnetham

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP22 1JN

The Swan Bressingham

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP22 2AG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Duck House

Is The Duck House pet friendly?

This barn conversion does not accept pets, so you'll need to arrange alternative care for your dog during your stay. The property maintains a pet-free environment for all guests.

What original barn features does The Duck House have?

The conversion retains exposed wooden beams, vaulted ceilings and original stonework from its agricultural past. These authentic features create character throughout the open-plan living spaces.

How many guests does this barn conversion sleep?

The Duck House sleeps four guests across two bedrooms with one family bathroom. The single-storey layout puts all accommodation on ground level for easy access.

What is the rural setting like around the barn?

The barn sits in peaceful Suffolk countryside surrounded by open farmland and fields. You'll enjoy quiet mornings with birdsong and uninterrupted views across agricultural land.

Is there a hot tub at The Duck House?

Yes, this barn conversion includes a private hot tub for guest use throughout your stay. It's perfect for evening relaxation after exploring the Suffolk countryside and nearby forests.

What can families do near this Suffolk barn?

Banham Zoo lies 8 miles away (15 minutes) with hundreds of animals and play areas. Bressingham Steam Museum sits 4 miles away (8 minutes) with vintage trains and gardens to explore.

How far is Thetford Forest from the barn?

Thetford Forest is 6 miles away, taking roughly 12 minutes by car. The forest offers waymarked trails, cycle routes and wildlife spotting in ancient woodland.

What facilities does the open-plan living area include?

The vaulted living space combines a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable lounge. Original barn doors and stonework add character to the modern amenities throughout.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Duck House Reviews

Ideal cottage for us as advertised and advised all on one level as one of us is disabled the hot tub was great and was enclosed which was a huge benefit as the weather did not stop us using it. Credit to the local council we did not come across a single pot hole so driving and exploring the local area was a pleasure.

Had a very relaxing stay.

Did what it said on the tin. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! VERY COMFORTABLE HOSTS WERE SPOT ON. Great value for money. Being partially disabled I found it suited my needs to a T.

A beautiful, clean, spacious and well maintained property. Everything you need for a lovely holiday.An ideal spot for exploring Norfolk. Great, helpful hosts. Lovely hot tub.

Richard

We enjoyed our stay at the Duck House and our star rating should be 4. 5 but there's no facility for that. It's a lovely property and Louise was welcoming and helpful. Our only minor issues were the comfort of the bed too soft for our liking and the TV is probably ready for an upgrade, we couldn't load ITVx and the wifi was very slow at times. I know these are only personal preferences and we're probably nitpicking as we did have a lovely stay.

We had a very relaxing holiday. The Duck house was very clean and perfect for a short stay in Norfolk. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

Duncan and Louise were really welcoming. The Duck house was very suitable for us being on one level, as we both have disabilities. Also lovely and quiet. Holiday went far too quickly.

Christine

Lovely property in beautiful setting, no complaints at all

Bernard

Great location and property just as described and very comfortable. Duncan was perfect host which helped our holiday go well Louise was unfortunately away. The location is nicely secluded and within easy reach of amenities. Thank you.

The cottage was lovely, clean, bright, and spacious. It had everything you needed, even sunbeds, and the bed was very comfortable. The owners are lovely and very helpful. We enjoyed our relaxing stay and had a lovely time at the cottage. Hopefully, we will be back next year if our health is good.

Michael

We found the duck house to be exactly as described, clean, tidy , with everything we required and a lovely welcome pack. It was in a very peaceful secluded setting but within easy reach by car of everything Norfolk has to offer. It was lovely to come back after a days sightseeing to relax in the very nice jacuzzi. Many thanks to Duncan and Louise. We hope to return one day.

Lovely cottage. Well looked after and hot tub perfect being very private overlooking garden Would highly recommend to friends and family for a nice quiet relaxing break thankyou

Christopher

The Duck House was a lovely place to stay for a quiet retreat

The duck house is the ideal cottage for a relaxing time it is very spacious, ... The duck house is the ideal cottage for a relaxing time it is very spacious, clean and has all the expected facilities hot tub is superb

Wonderful place. If you want a quiet retreat this is perfect. We loved the use of the hot tub. The pub in the village serves superb home cooked food. Really excellent place. Highly recommend.

Jonathan

We absolutely loved our week here at tge Duck House, for us it was quiet, peaceful and such a lovely place to come back to after a day's walking about and enjoying Norfolk. The Hot tub for us was fantastic we used nearly every night, we felt relaxed and ready for rge next day after 40 minutes in it. Our holiday was so good it felt like we spent 14 days at Duck House, it was nice that the history of the site was included in the welcome brochure, we always felt that should if we needed to that we could have contacted the owners who lived next door but we were left to our own devices and that suited us on saying that we did make sure we said bye and thanked them for having us at Duck House, we will always remember the relaxing time we had there.

The property was superb in a quiet peaceful part of Norfolk. A perfect place for a touch of R & R. A nice touch with the welcome items. The hot tub was well used after busy days touring new parts of the county.

Property was great and suited us as we are in our 70s and have some mobility problems so single level property is a must, the surrounding gardens are beautiful with a tranquil pond with visiting family of Moorhens. Only issue is not suitable location for all electric vehicles as you cannot charge there overnight, and there limited public charging points in the area. Had I have been in petrol vehicle would say 10 out of 10 for this property, with the owners being first class.

The Duck house was lovely, the garden was kept well, it was lovely and peaceful, we did not use hot tub for personal reasons, but would have done if we could, the welcoming pack was lovely, dressing gowns was a lovely touch. We met the lady owner but not the husband which was a shame.

Anthony

We loved the Duck

Stephen

The Duck House is absolutely beautiful. Everything we could have hoped for was there to ensure that our holiday was as enjoyable as possible. From the luxurious furnishings and decor to the bottle of prosecco in the fridge on our arrival, the hot tub that was so relaxing after a day out exploring, and the peace and tranquility of the private garden..... everything was lovely. I was celebrating a big birthday, and it made my day even more special.

Richard

Totally perfect , many thanks

Caitlyn

We loved our stay at the Duck House. Perfect size for two. Lovely lay out with jacuzzi and modern kitchen. Wonderful friendly owners. We would definitely stay again.

Clean, comfortable accommodation for a relaxing holiday. Cooking area is a little cramped but all appliances worked well.

Great cottage brilliant location. Having the hot tube under cover really top off our stay. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here

Malcolm

We enjoyed a relaxing week in the Duck House. We found it to be very comfortable and peaceful. We finished each day with a dip in the spacious hot tub before enjoying a glass of wine with dinner. Would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday.

The property was lovely and clean and also well maintained, we never had any intentions of eating main meals in , if we did we believe it would have been difficult. We found several downsides to the property in our personal view. No phone signal EE Wifi continually dropping out Having to wash my car every morning due to pigeons Lack of wardrobe space Chemicals in hot tub burning our eyes Could do with some bigger mugs cups Tried to contact owners but unable to get through, informed they were on holiday in France so no onsite help.

A lovely week stay at the Duck House, everything we could of asks for. Loved sitting in the garden listening to the birds. The hot tub was also great. We loved our stay here will definitely book again.

Could use more drawers for clothes storage but I am being picky.

Great holiday from beginning to end, the Duck House was superb with a brilliant hot tub, the owners were lovely and friendly. We would definitely stay again if in the area!

I actually booked this beautiful property for myself and my wife for some much needed time together. Unfortunately, I became unwell at the last minute so passed the treat on to my parents! They loved every minute even the drive there and back was enjoyed. It was immaculately clean, warm, comfortable, and precisely as described. I guess I will need to book again ?

Duck House was extremely comfortable and well equipped with a fantastic weather ... Duck House was extremely comfortable and well equipped with a fantastic weather proof hot tub, had a great week and highly recommend

Stephen

A lovely quiet cottage for 2. Well fitted out with all you can want for a long weekend. The hot tub is a bonus.

Michael

Comfortable, clean well maintained property. The hot tub was amazing , everything we needed for a 2 week stay. The extras including Prosecco, jams, milk, orange juice , teas, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits made you feel welcomed. The property benefited from room to room underfloor heating which was fantastic as you could control the temperature in each room. Perfect for individual choices. The property had a washing machine but on rainy days had no where to dry washing , Louise the owner provided us with a airer which we out put to good use. There is ample parking. Both Duncan and Louise were great hosts , gave us the much needed privacy we wanted. Excellent position for walkers with great trails nearby. Deers are a plenty in this beautiful county . Would highly recommend.

First class accommodation. Really comfortable for the two of us. Private hot tub was icing on the cake. Hope to be back in the future. Thank you.

We had a very restful week at The Duck House. It was a very quiet place, and the accomodation was modern and spotless with a big hot tub overlooking the garden. Duncan and Louise went out of their way by providing little extras which made the stay more special. Great location for exploring Norfolk. We highly recommend this property

Cynthia

Tastefully decorated, comfortable and spacious accommodation for two. The owners were very helpful and there were some lovely extras awaiting us. The Duck House was peaceful, quiet and located in a tiny hamlet but not far from the small town of Watton where any necessary shopping can be done. We had a great time exploring Norfolk and The Duck House was a very convenient location for us.

One of the best hot tubs ever, felt like i was getting a back and shoulder massage in one corner of the tub. cottage was better then the pictures shown, garden was lovely with nice outside furniture. and some great little extras throw in,which was totally unexpected and a huge bonus . underfloor heating was also fantastic

Fantastic property, modern and clean open plan living area with hot tub and nice ... Fantastic property, modern and clean open plan living area with hot tub and nice patiogarden area, great location for trips to Norwich, Heacham, Hunstanton, Sandringham

Alison

Pleasant stay.

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The Duck House, Thompson

About The Duck House

Need To Know

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Private Hot Tub

Exposed Beams & Original Features

Peaceful Rural Setting

Open-Plan Living Space

Thetford Forest Nearby

Single-Storey Layout

Getting To The Duck House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Duck House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Fox Garboldisham

The White Horse Thelnetham

The Swan Bressingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Duck House Reviews