Emily's Retreat at the Great Barn, Litcham
Emily's Retreat at the Great Barn is part of a ground floor converted barn near the village of Litcham in East Anglia. It offers one double bedroom and a shower room, the property can sleep up to two people. Inside it also has a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with an optional sofa bed. To the outside it offers plenty of off road parking and a rear garden with a lawn and a patio with furniture. Emily's Retreat at the Great Barn is a homely getaway placed well for exploring Norfolk's countryside, coastline and wonderful towns. Please note, the retreat is surrounded by shrubs and these can get rather "bushy" during spring/summer due to nesting season. If any are causing you problems, the owner will trim lightly if you ask...but the main cutting is left till after all birds have fledged/left by autumn.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Wifi
Accommodation Details
All ground floor. One bedroom: 1 x double. Shower room with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner with electric fire. Sitting room with electric fire.
Litcham 3 miles. This splendid annexe sits as part of a spacious ground floor barn conversion, situated in the village of Great Dunham three miles from the charming Norfolk village of Litcham. All of the area's finest attractions rest within easy touring distance, making this a fine base for that much-needed getaway with your other half. Enter this East Anglian hideaway and be instantly charmed by the painted wooden beams. Next, discover the lovely double bedroom which benefits from a classy vanity unit. Head further down the long and narrow corridor, entering into the bright white shower room, which offers a wonderfully large walk-in shower with grab rails for extra support for those with limited mobility. This annexe also offers further support by the way of rise and recline arm chairs in the living room. The property's delightful kitchen/diner comes well-equipped and offers access out onto the serene garden. Put your feet up deservedly in the snug sitting room after a tiring day exploring the nearby Litcham Common - a haven for nature lovers and walkers. This room also benefits from patio doors leading out to the back garden, it provides a fabulous spot to sit and enjoy the countryside air with a refreshing drink of choice. The traditional village of Litcham rests just three miles away, offering essential amenities such as a pub serving fine food, a Post Office/shop, a butchers and a fish and chip shop. A newly refurbished pub 'The George and Dragon' is also nearby in Newton - just over 2.5 miles from the barn, and easily accessed straight down the Castle Acre road. Continue on from Newton to Castle Acre, a delightful village where you can find a further shop and café - why not take one of the many lovely walks to explore this part of Norfolk? Famed for its priory, Castle Acre is home to one the largest preserved monastic sites in the UK, the beautiful gardens and priory are certainly worth a visit. Easily accessible is the stunning seaport and market town of King's Lynn, which promises a memorable day out with its selection of amenities, fine architecture and activities. Within driving distance also is the picturesque Norfolk Coast AONB, heavenly for you outdoor lovers. Enjoy a stay at the Emily's Retreat at the Great Barn to get away from it all with your loved one.
Litcham, a Norfolk village, hasa pub, a butcher, a Post Office/shop, and a fish and chip shop. It has a 12th century church and the area offers a number of events. Litcham Common, a Local Nature Reserve, attracts nature lovers, bird-watchers and walkers. East Dereham, Swaffham and Fakenham are around 10 miles away, providing access to a shops, pubs and restaurants.
Amenities & Facilities
Electric storage heaters, 2 x electric fire, 1 x portable electric radiator. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV, DVD, WiFI, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Linen and towel inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed lawn and patio with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 3 miles. Note: This property has grab rails, rise and recline chairs for those with limited mobility, a shower stool or chair can be provided on request. Note: This property is not wheelchair accessible. Note: Parking for this property is in front of the main barn. To access Emily's retreat, you will need to walk down the side of the main property through a shared gate and then along a gravel path to the retreat. (As seen in photograph). There is a 'Z' bed available for extra child on request. Please note the owner has 5 friendly cats and you may encounter them when walking through the gardens, also the retreat is surrounded by shrubs and these can get rather "bushy" during spring/summer due to nesting season - If any are causing you problems, the owner will trim lightly if you ask but the main cutting is left till after all birds have fledged/left by autumn. Anybody intending to book with an Assistance Dog should note that the garden is not enclosed and dogs must be kept on a lead. Note: All Monday - Wednesday arrivals have to be checked with the owner so please contact our office on 01244356666
Location Details
Litcham, a Norfolk village, hasa pub, a butcher, a Post Office/shop, and a fish and chip shop. It has a 12th century church and the area offers a number of events. Litcham Common, a Local Nature Reserve, attracts nature lovers, bird-watchers and walkers. East Dereham, Swaffham and Fakenham are around 10 miles away, providing access to a shops, pubs and restaurants.
Reviews
Emily's Retreat is a spacious, comfortable bungalow, furnished and furbished to a high standard. The owner Nici has supplied many very thoughtful extras, from wine to plasters to bedside torches. The property was spotlessly clean (vital of course today) and there were numerous cleaning products you could use. There is a huge selection of DVDs and books. The bed was super comfortable and the shower hot and powerful. The garden is quite magical and a tranquil delight to sunbathe in, if you are lucky with the weather. The bungalow felt slightly cold and damp, but we were the first visitors of the reopening after lockdown and we had several days of rain. There are storage heaters and electric heaters to keep you cosy. There were a few annoying flies so this might be a problem in a hot summer.The bungalow is well situated for visits to many attractions. I recommend Gooderstone Water Gardens - absolutely beautiful, and Norfolk Lavender which makes for an interesting stop on the way to the coastal resorts. We bought a lovely hand painted glass solar bird bath (very reasonable cost) and the lavender cake is delicious. All in all we had a very relaxing and comfortable stay at Emily's Retreat.
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