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The House and Accessibility

Barn Drift offers a really remarkable and comfortable home with space and air in a unique and stunning location in one of the most beautiful areas of England.  Designed with ease of access in mind all ground floor areas are fully wheel chair accessible from the drive into the hall, kitchen, dining room, drawing room and ground floor loo.  The hall, kitchen and drawing room all have wide doors leading onto the paved terrace, sheltered under 4 Persian Ironwood trees providing extensive shade.  With 8 double or twin bedrooms (the choice being yours), 7 bathrooms, 6 of which are ensuite with a collection of showers, rain rooms and bathrooms, the accommodation is excellent and suitable for guests with a variety of requirements.  While no bedroom is suitable for guests permanently in wheelchairs, six of the 8 are easily accessed via 6 steps with excellent handrails fixed to the wall. The generous design of the house, each room beautifully decorated, offers complete privacy along with immense comfort and wonderful open living spaces in which to safely enjoy large parties. The property has been expertly and sympathetically restored to an exceptionally high standard. With small or large parties in mind care has been taken to retain the unmistakable charm of the ancient building, combined with every modern convenience, including high speed WiFi opening windows in all rooms and good lighting.  Accessed from an established farm track that takes you right up to the front door and to The Hangar – all totally surrounded by private farm land, fields, meadows and woodland Barn Drift stands in its own extensive grounds, within which are three sheltered, original walled gardens accessed directly from the house through large, south facing French doors.  The Hangar and its loo all on one level is fully accessible to all without restriction.

The Garden

In the middle of private farm land that has been in the same family for generations Barn Drift is surrounded by acres of its own gardens with panoramic views of the sea, Blakeney Point and the Glaven Valley. Organically gardened with three South facing walled gardens as well as extensive lawns and woodland, all accessed from the house – Barn Drift gardens offer the perfect outside space for any occasion from a family lunch, corporate retreat or wedding.

APPROXIMATE GARDEN MEASUREMENTS:

Enclosed walled garden descriptions areas only are detailed here, each walled garden is connected to the next.  There are immense larger areas of lawn outside the walled gardens to the west and north, ideal for any marquee size and all overlooking the valley, salt marsh and sea.

16 x 11 meters ~ 1st gravel Walled Garden, in which is the front door, outdoor table tennis and large sliding glass doors from bedroom 8 (or second sitting room) partially bordered with flower beds.  This walled garden can be secured for dogs.

14 x 17 meters ~ 2nd Middle Walled Garden, paved terrace with 4 ‘umbrella-pruned’ Persian Ironwood trees, 3 meters tall covering an area measuring approximately 12 square meters centrally. Around the paved terrace is lawn bordered with flower beds and espaliered fruit trees.

13 x 15 meters ~ 3rd End Walled Garden, lawn with dining hall bifold doors opening totally onto 2 wide steps running along the 15 meter length of the dining room.  The walls are ruined to the west, partially covered with climbing roses and revealing views across the valley and out to Blakeney Point.  Beyond this walled garden is the larger lawn to the west and north of the house. 

Lower Floor Bedrooms

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Ground Floor

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First Floor Bedrooms

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Upper Floor Bedrooms

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Facilities, Provisions and Sustainability

Sustainability
  • Our electricity is 100% from clean renewable sources in the UK.
  • All lighting inside and out is low energy rated.
  • We provide glass carafes in all rooms and have a carbonator, negating the need for bottled water, still or sparkling.
  • All paving is laid on sand, not concrete and all driveways gravel, retaining natural drainage wherever possible.
  • All gardening is done organically without the use of chemicals and pesticides, allowing guests to enjoy fruit and herbs from the walled gardens direct.
  • All green household and garden waste is composted on site.
  • Every winter we plant trees and hedges, enlarge flower beds, plant bulbs and add to existing boarders all with wildlife in mind.
  • On the farm surrounding Barn Drift we have 300 acres of woodland, some ancient.  We have extensive wild flower and grass meadows.
  • In the Barn Drift wood we have regularly occupied owl boxes.
  • All cleaning products in the house are Ecover https://www.ecover.com and have been since it was built in 2009.
  • Shampoo and conditioner provided for guests is from Norfolk Natural Living https://www.norfolknaturalliving.com/
  • Our customised Barn Drift soap is made locally by The Natural Soap company https://www.naturalsoap.co.uk
  • The drainage system for the house is an eco soak away system.
  • All fire wood is from sustainable woodland on our own farm.
  • A+++ energy rated washing machines and dishwashers, all with default setting economy programs.
  • The Barn Drift Team all live locally and we encourage guests to shop locally.
  • Barn Drift and the Hangar have a total of 7 water buts collecting rain water for irrigating the garden, cleaning windows and many other uses.
  • We have a Green Tourism Silver Award, as a Green Tourism member we are constantly advised and reminded how we can better run our business with the environment at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT WE LEAVE FOR GUEST’S USE
  • Towels, bath mats, hot water bottles & blankets for each guest
  • Bubble bath and pine essence by each bath
  • Hair dryers and radios in all bedrooms
  • 2 iphone speakers & CD player
  • Hundreds of books and loads of board games
  • Ecova products for washing up, dishwashers, bathrooms, washing machine, salt and rinse aid for each dishwasher
  • 2 camp beds and 1 cot bed
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Laminated book of local information and information about the house copied in all rooms
  • Glass carafes are left in all rooms for drinking water, that can be carbonated if preferred, all straight from the tap.
PRESENTS FOR GUESTS
  • Flowers from the Barn Drift cutting garden where we grow scented roses, dahlias and alstroemeria
  • Nespresso Coffee Capsules
  • A freshly baked cake
  • A basket of logs
  • Fire lighters
  • Matches
  • Barn Drift Natural Soap Co. soaps
  • Norfolk Natural Living shampoos
  • Norfolk Natural Living conditioners
  • Aesop hand sanitiser
  • Barn Drift Pencils
  • Barn Drift note pads
  • Barn Drift hamper
  • Flint Vineyard wine
INSIDE
  • Coastal and rural views
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Elegantly decorated spacious rooms
  • Total privacy
  • Vast kitchen
  • 2 large sitting rooms
  • Dining hall
  • Wood burner
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Sleeps up to 16 in 8 bedrooms, camp beds & floor space for extras
  • Each bedroom can be a twin or double room
  • High thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen
  • Egyptian cotton towels
  • 7 bathrooms (5 en-suite)
  • 8 WCs
  • English Shepherd Hut Co. loos & showers in grounds
  • Hairdryers in every bedroom
  • Board games for all ages
  • Books in every room
  • 2 flatscreen internet TVs
  • 2 portable iPod dock speakers
  • 2 Smeg larder fridges
  • 1 Fisher Paykel freezer drawer
  • 2 Miele dishwashers
  • 3 kitchen sinks
  • Panasonic microwave
  • 2 Nespresso coffee machines
  • 2 Dualit kettles
  • 2 Dualit toasters
  • Toledo 110 Rangemaster
  • Catering upon request
  • Extra housekeeping upon request
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Water softener
  • 2 campbeds and a cot bed available
  • 2 high chairs available
  • Toys available
  • 3 toddler safety stair gates available
OUTSIDE
  • Stunning views
  • Beautiful lawns
  • Sheltered terrace
  • 3 walled gardens
  • Egg barbecue
  • Fire pits
  • 3 teak garden tables
  • 16 teak garden chairs
  • 4 teak steamer chairs
  • 2 teak garden sofas
  • Croquet set
  • Table tennis table with bats and balls
  • Walking distance to beach and village
  • Unlimited parking
  • Rural situation
  • Privacy

The Barn Drift Shop

Many guests are kind enough to ask where they can buy objects, pictures, textiles or furniture they have seen while staying at Barn Drift and so I am delighted to say that now there is the ‘Barn Drift Shop’ from which to buy. If you are interested in anything, be it an ornament, lamp or table please contact us on 07966 828 326 for a price.

Scale Floor Plans

Please click on the floorplans below to download/view the full pdf. You can print the floorplans from there if needed.

Floor Plan 1

First Floor – Floor Plan

Floor Plan 2

Ground Upper Floor – Floor Plan

Floor Plan 3

Aerial – Site Plan

Floor Plan 4

Aerial – Site Plan

Floor Plan 5

Aerial Roof Plan – Site Plan

Just to say WOW what a wonderful place – we are absolutely thrilled to be spending our summer holidays here!

Emily Shelley

The perfect venue for this family get-together – it is absolutely beautiful

Michael's 50th Birthday

The barn is a masterpiece in renovation, charm and beauty and despite the number of us we never felt crowded.

Mrs Griffin

A truly stunning house, we will be back.

Miss Motts

We really had a wonderful time at Barn Drift. The house is exquisitely decorated and in such a lovely location.

Shoonagh Hubble

Lovely place to stay, have had a wonderful family get together!

90th Birthday Celebration

Everyone loved the house.. everything you need and much more.

Richard and Sue

We had a fantastic week, great house! You never know what you're going to find next!

Heaveys, Lowes & Clarks

Beautiful barn, lovely comfy beds. We loved the Norfolk Coast & big blue skies.

Christine, Eugene, Pauline & Joe, John & Marian, Terry & Pam, Hillary & Wally

We had a most wonderful time at Barn Drift. Voted the best holiday house ever by the family!

Diane

A lovely house in a beautiful area. Thank you!

Helen Bentley

Feels like a home rather than a rental property. Fantastic place to celebrate.

Party, June 2012

Fantastic stay! Lots of laughs in a warm, well-equipped and welcoming place. Beautiful surroundings. Thank you.

Holly Barlow

Certainly has the 'wow' factor. Ideal for our family get-together and Lucy's 21st! A lovely time.

A. Cuthbert

Had the most wonderful time in the world. Thank you.

Tim & Jo

Such a relaxing time spent in this fabulous holiday home with our family.

Sue & Paul Lawrence

Wonderful house. Fully equipped. Highly recommend.

August 2015

Amazing property within a beautiful setting

June 2016

Relaxing, calm, beautiful.

June 2016

Exceeded our expectations

August 2016

Excellent holiday retreat

August 2016

The Perfect Wedding Reception at Barn Drift!!!

September 2016

Perfect venue for the wedding

October 2016

Stunning house in a magical location

January 2016

Excellent venue for the family Christmas

December 2015

Amazing setting and imaginatively designed accommodation.

June 2015

An absolute treat! Wonderful!

June 2015
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