Pheasant Barn at Alborough House

Pheasant Barn is a beautiful Norfolk barn conversion which is full of character, centrally heated and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. This super property boasts a high standard bathroom, well equipped kitchen, sumptuous bedroom, vaulted ceilings and high standard soft furnishings. Our photos and superb guest reviews speak for themselves! If you are looking for a tranquil base to explore Norfolk and Suffolk from then look no further. The space Pheasant Barn has origins dating back to the 17th/18th centuries. This renovated 1 bedroom barn conversion affords traditional accommodation; exposed beams and Norfolk wood floors sit alongside modern appliances - Pheasant Barn is all on ground floor level making it potentially suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility (ask for more details). The barn is ideally suited to a couple. On arrival you will be greeted by the high vaulted and beamed ceiling of the kitchen/dining area. This leads through to the living area with french doors on to a private patio. A door off the dining area takes you to a well appointed double bedroom with bathroom off. The spacious bathroom has a standard sized bath with shower over. In the living area there is a comfortable sofa where you can relax. To the outside is a patio, lawned garden, BBQ and garden furniture from which to enjoy the rural views after a day exploring. Alborough House Holiday Barns sit in the rural hamlet of Forncett St Mary just 9 miles south of Norwich and close to the Suffolk/Norfolk borders. Nearby attractions include Banham Zoo, Steam museums at Bressingham and Forncett and Wymondham Abbey. The village of Long Stratton is 3 miles away with shops and facilities and the market Town of Diss is nearby. The medieval city of Norwich is some 9 miles north. Dunston Hall some 5 miles away has a wonderful Spa and Golf course (open to non-residents) . The famous Norfolk Broads are within easy reach and perfect for a day exploring on one of the many boats for hire. The Suffolk Heritage coast is under an hour away and includes the famous towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh, popular for their coloured beach houses, fashionable shops and beaches, including some of the best fish and chips around. Also within reach is the North Norfolk coast, including seaside towns such as Cromer and the pretty town of Wells next the sea, famous for crabbing along the quay, Blakeney and of course the beach and stately home at Holkham. Slightly further away is the Queens Christmas residence of Sandringham, but still easily accessible for a day trip. Local villages offer some excellent pubs for those wanting to sample good food and real ales and most are very Dog friendly. Both our barns are equipped to high standards and offer the appealing combination of character features together with modern day central heating, kitchens and bathrooms. Both barns are equipped with cooking hobs, fan ovens, microwaves, washing machines, irons/iron boards, TV/DVD and more. We welcome well behaved dogs (see our terms and conditions for details) and each barn has its own self contained small garden. There is ample car parking available for our guests. Guest access Pheasant Barn is a self-contained cottage on our small-holding in Norfolk. You will have the barn, comprising spacious kitchen/dining/living area, bedroom and bathroom. There is your own private fenced garden with easy chairs, dining table/chairs and a BBQ in summer. There is a dedicated parking space next to the barn with a basic 2KW EV charger (payable locally at cost). Other things to note We are strictly non-smoking inside our barns. We allow 3 well behaved small/medium sized dogs in our properties (message for more). Please contact us for further information as we do not accept all breeds. We have a 13A 2KW car EV charging point dedicated to Pheasant Barn. This payable locally based on the kwh used.