Countryside Cottage in Runcton Holme

Nestled in the timeless, expansive landscape of the Norfolk Fens, Thorpland Manor Barns offer visitors a tranquil rural escape, complete with a range of excellent shared facilities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool. Thoughtfully converted from charming farm buildings, the seven cottages retain traditional features such as beamed interiors while providing the highest standard of comfort. Located near the owners' 17th-century farmhouse on a working farm, each cottage features its own private sitting area and access to the farm grounds, where guests can enjoy coarse fishing and scenic farm walks. The property also offers a sauna, hot tub, and games room, enhancing the relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.

This ground-floor property offers a spacious open-plan living area with a comfortable living space featuring a Freeview TV and DVD player, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washer dryer. The bedroom contains a double (4ft 6in) bed and an en suite wet room with a bath, shower, toilet, shower seat, and grab rail. The property includes gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi. A cot and highchair are available for families, and the courtyard patio features garden furniture and a barbecue. Additional amenities include parking, fishing opportunities, and access to a shared outdoor heated swimming pool (8.5m x 4.2m) available from May to September. Guests can also enjoy a shared hot tub and sauna, a games room with a pool table and table football, and a children’s play area with a wooden tower, swings, and slides. The property is wheelchair accessible with additional disabled facilities and is a non-smoking environment.

Linen (duvets) and towels inc (please bring towels for swimming pool)
Elec and full gas CH inc
TV
Radio alarm clock
Microwave
Dishwasher
F/freezer
Highchair
Stairgate
Hairdryer
Parking
Courtyard patio with furniture
Barbecue
Fishing foc
Shared outdoor heated swimming pool (28’ x 14’) Apr 30th – Oct 29th
Shared sauna, hot tub and games room with pool table and table football
Childrens play area with wooden tower, swings and slides
No pets
No smoking
DVD
Washer/dryer
Wheelchair access (additional disabled facilities)

A wide range of attractions are within easy reach, including the National Trust’s Oxburgh Hall, a moated manor house dating back to 1482, which hosts special events throughout the year. Visitors can also explore Langham Glass, where traditional glassmaking techniques are demonstrated. Other nearby highlights include craft and antique barns, a butterfly and wildlife park, water gardens, farm parks, plant nurseries, museums dedicated to rural life, and a rare breeds centre, all offering enjoyable day trips. The surrounding area, with its diverse wildlife habitats, footpaths, and quiet lanes, provides excellent walking and cycling opportunities. The Norfolk Fens and the heathland and forests of the Norfolk Brecks offer stunning scenery, while the north Norfolk coast, with its charming villages, salt marshes, and bird reserves, is easily accessible. Sandringham House and Park are well worth a visit, and the Victorian seaside resort of Hunstanton, with its sandy beaches, rock pools, cliffs, beautiful gardens, traditional amusements, and wide range of water activities, is perfect for visitors of all ages. Just 3.5 miles away is Downham Market, one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns, offering a good selection of shops, inns, restaurants, tennis courts, and a sports centre. Fishing and golf opportunities are also available nearby, with shops and a pub serving food just 1.5 miles away.