The Dairy, Great Massingham

ID: S71316

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets Yes

Snaptrip says

Guests consistently praise The Dairy at Great Massingham for its spotless accommodation, welcoming hosts, and peaceful environment. The property is well-equipped, dog-friendly with a secure paddock, and offers delightful extras like homemade cake. Its location is ideal for exploring North Norfolk's countryside and coast.

Guests that stayed at this property said

Reviewers unanimously mention the spotless condition of the property, indicating exceptional cleanliness standards maintained by the hosts.

The property's location is highly regarded for its peacefulness and proximity to local amenities and attractions, though the lack of a footpath for a short distance is noted.

The Dairy is described as comfortable and homely, with guests appreciating the well-appointed living space and the ability to bring pets, enhancing the comfort of their stay.

Facilities receive high praise for being comprehensive and well-maintained, including a dishwasher, washing machine, and entertainment options, with the added charm of alpaca walks.

The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through personal touches like welcome cakes and dog biscuits. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, they are unique to each stay and may vary.

About this property

Dating back to the 1850s, The Dairy is a stunning conversion of a traditional Norfolk barn located on the edge of the much sought-after, picturesque rural village of Great Massingham. Within close proximity of the excellent village pub, this hideaway is well-equipped for family holidays, and ideally located for exploring rural and coastal Norfolk. Dog owners will enjoy the fully enclosed exercise paddock.

Instantly impressive, The Dairy at West Heath Barn is positioned right on the Peddars Way, the famous Roman Road that traverses the North Norfolk coast, and set in 4.5 acres of private grounds, complete with resident alpacas. The barn's location makes it an exceptional choice for walkers, cyclists, and those who prefer to explore by car. Set in panoramic countryside, the barn is a perfect retreat for a tranquil holiday retreat amongst nature, whilst also being close enough to benefit from the wonderful amenities at the heart of Great Massingham village.

The conversion of the original was curated of the highest quality and furnished to a very high standard. The well-equipped farmhouse kitchen provides all that guests need to cater at home, and with so much delicious local produce available nearby, rustling up a delicious feast will be a must. Enjoy the fruits of your labour as you gather together around the dining table to create lasting holiday memories over good food and conversation. The spacious yet cosy sitting room features comfortable seating under exposed beams, and with a wood burning stove adding extra heat and ambient light, there is no better spot for nestling into after a day spent in the big outdoors. The master bedroom hosts an inviting king-size bed, that can be converted into twin beds on request, and is served by an en suite shower room. Guests can enjoy access from this bedroom to the sunny outdoor seating area. Dual aspect bedroom one hosts a further king-size bed and en suite bathroom offering bath with shower over. Twin beds are hosted by bedroom two, which also has its own en suite shower room. Outside, there is a courtyard garden with patio and barbecue area for dining al fresco. A shared quad courtyard is also accessible from the barn. Ample parking is available on the gravel driveway. Dogs are very welcome at The Dairy, and guests have access to the fully enclosed exercise paddock.

Walk 25-minutes into Great Massingham to experience one of Norfolk’s prettiest villages, famous for the two large duck ponds at the centre, as well as the popular gastro pub, The Dabbling Duck. Walking from the barn is peaceful and traffic free. History lovers will enjoy time spent at HM The King's Sandringham Estate, Castle Rising and Houghton Hall which can all be reached in 15-minutes by car. Birdwatchers can reach the rspb reserve at Snettisham in under half an hour. The vast and sandy beach at Brancaster is within a half hour car journey, with other spectacular beaches and walks at Hunstanton, Holme-next-the-Sea, Thornham, Brancaster Staithe, and Burnham Overy Staithe easily reachable from the barn. Even the popular coastal locations of Blakeney, Sheringham and Cromer can be reached in under an hour by car.

The Dairy comfortably accommodates four guests. For a larger party, the barn can be booked as a sleeps six option: The Dairy (6). Located just across the courtyard The Cart Lodge accommodates four or six guests. The properties can be booked together, making them a great option for couples, multiple families and multi-generational families to holiday together, while maintaining privacy and independence.

Additional Information

Two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).

Nearby points of interest

  • Snettisham Park Deer Safari
  • Hunstanton Seal Safari
  • SEA LIFE Hunstanton
  • Oxburgh Hall (National Trust)
  • Hunstanton Heritage Gardens
  • Holkham Hall
  • Old Hunstanton

Reviews (10)

  • MB

    Our second trip in 7 months to The Dairy at West Heath Barn which for us is a very warm and welcoming "home from home." I have been holidaying in Norfolk for as long as I can remember (50+ years) and find West Heath Barn to be the perfect location to really get away from it all. An idyllic setting, quiet and peaceful with plenty of walks and open countryside quite literally on your doorstep. Gill and David couldn't be better hosts, always happy to help should you need anything, and they keep both the accommodation and the whole site immaculate. The Dairy is plenty big enough for two couples with the option of a third en-suite bedroom should you need more space. West heath Barns are very well appointed, with everything you could possibly need. We often eat in which is easy to do as everything you could need in the kitchen is there already.West Heath Barn is very dog friendly with an ideal large "dog run" securely fenced right next to the living accommodation which is ideal for late night leg stretches. The owners dog is always happy to keep any other visiting dogs company should they so wish!If you have any special requests Gill and David are always happy to help wherever possible but its unlikely you will need to ask for anything, most likely its already in a cupboard somewhere! Great Massingham is an ideal location for those not wanting to be "on the coast", it offers a very peaceful alternative but is only a half hours drive through beautiful Norfolk countryside should you wish to visit. Massingham is well served with a decent pub, village shop (well stocked) and a small cafe with Fakenham, Swafham & Kings Lynn only a twenty minute drive if you need larger shops. All in all a great place to stay to get away from it all, we will be back in the autumn.

  • HC

    We just had the loveliest weekend away at The Dairy cottage in West Heath Barn - the property was really spacious but warm and cosy and everything was immaculately clean and finished to a very high standard. Beds were comfy and every detail was thought of. It really exceeded our expectations. Even had a cake waiting for us! The little paddock out the front was great for our greyhounds to have a safe runaround. A lovely bonus was seeing the 4 cute alpacas which the hosts kindly spent time for us to experience feeding and taking them for a little walk. My 10 year old daughter particularly enjoyed this exciting experience. The hosts were really friendly and helpful, and gave us some great recommendations of things to do and places to eat which were all fab. We drove up to the huge open beaches and there is a lot of stunning nature around, very relaxing area. 100% recommend.

  • DS

    We had a fantastic time staying at the Dairy Barn during the Easter holidays. The barn was super clean. It was very well equipped too. Nothing was too much trouble for Gill & and Dave, and the Alpacas were very friendly. Perfect get away for us, a family of 4 (children aged 9 & 7 years ).... plenty of fantastic days out within easy reach, including Holkham, Wells, Brancaster, Sandringham & Bircham's windmill. Thank you.

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