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Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park

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Dining
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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Great Yarmouth
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Great Yarmouth

When you stay at this vacation home in Great Yarmouth, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Norfolk Broads and a 2-minute drive from Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gariannonum Roman Fort and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Yarmouth Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • The Pleasure Beach - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Acle Station - 12 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hall, Caister On Sea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Branford’s Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪V Lounge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park

Built in the early 1900s as a stable block and tractor shed, the barn has been redesigned by a local architect with modern living and comfort in mind whilst retaining original beams. Sitting in it's own wrap around garden with views onto the fields the barn has an open plan living room with a log burner for cosy nights inside whilst the sun drenched patio offers the ideal spot for alfresco dining or watching the sun go down. A grassed lawn stretching the length of the stable block links with a second patio off the master bedroom suite. It offers plenty of space to relax and unwind all year round.
You may spot the local barn owls, bats circling over the garden in the evenings, geese migrating across the skies or muntjac and deer roaming the fields.
The barn is situated in the small peaceful hamlet of Runham with a shop and 2 pubs approximately 2 miles away in neighboring villages. From the barn take a gentle walk down to the River Bure across open fields for a picnic or a 20 minute walk along the country roads will lead you to Thrigby Wildlife Gardens. In the village there is a small children's playground and village green.
Empty roads and the odd gentle hill makes cycling easy and pleasurable for all abilities. The expansive unspoilt sandy beaches of Caister await 5 miles away for swimming , sand castles and seal spotting, while boat hire on the broads is just 3 miles.
Please note that the barn has 2 open steps between the dining area and main living space and a step in the master bedroom. In addition, it does not have hand rails in either of the bathrooms.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Newly converted barn in beautiful Broads National Park
Spacious Barn in Beautiful Broads National Park Great Yarmouth

Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kath B., Hastings

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious property with everything you need to have a perfect stay. It was lovely to meet Viv after prior contact with her. Her communication was second to none.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for an excellent stay. Toys and books for baby, cakes and bread on arrival, and advice about things to do in the area were gratefully received.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B., U.K./Buffalo NY/Connecticut/Greenville SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property that had everything you could need. Lots of space and exceptionally clean. The host is next door and very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and pleasant place to stay. Local ammeneties a drive away, but host kindly left milk and some treats for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella-Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very wholesome and peaceful stay in the beautiful countryside! The property had everything we needed for a great week away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme A., Surrey, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic little find! Such a well equipped rental, feels like a real home from home. Super clean and super nice hosts. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at many self catering locations, many are average but Bishops Barn is by far the best we have stayed in. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Attention to detail all the added extras make you feel so welcome.Keith and Diana
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant

We got there a little early, but wasn’t a problem Viv had baked us a lovely loaf of bread. There is a lovely outside space the kitchen with table & chairs, also a table tennis table all covered up also outside space of one bedroom, again where you can sit The lovely thing also is children’s books & games it is quite spot in a village, so not near the beach Other than that if you want a quiet spot perfect, sorry no pics taken & know shop near by
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Such a beautiful property and gardens, in a lovely location. The host has been sooooo thoughtful in equipping the property and providing welcome treats. I cannot recommend highly enough - it's even good value for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing!

Everything about this property is amazing. There is such thoughtful eye to detail that helped to make our stay perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bishop's Barn

Lovely barn, very spacious and probably the cleanest place we have visited.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time staying at Bishop’s Barn, we hope to return in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone else. Viv is an excellent host - before arriving she sent us extremely helpful information that allowed us to plan our trip and the house was spotless and very well equipped. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property

Beautiful barn in a beautiful setting. Fully equipped with everything you could need and more! Very thoughtful welcome hamper with homemade bread! Would highly recommend and would stay again. The ping pong table was a hit with our children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The barn was beautifully decorated with some original features, & tastefully modernised. Spotlessly clean, amazing shower, gorgeous garden space, and a very friendly cat, Pop, who visited. Viv & David were perfect hosts who had great dining & other recommendations, and were very accommodating. The fresh tulips, welcome hamper and cakes were also very thoughtful and a lovely touch, as were the fresh eggs from their hens, which were delicious! We would definitely return and recommend Bishop's Barn to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Barn

Clean, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Brilliant welcome pack, dietary requirements catered for. A fantastic stay with lots of cycling and plenty of,places to visit. I would thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steve Maggs

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!!!!Accommodation fantasticAttention to detail fantastic What was provided by the host…fantastic Best place we have stayed, host was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect…fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb setup

We loved our stay in this beautiful barn. Fully equipped kitchen, great space for family and time spent in the barn. Ping pong table a big hit with the kids and a great garden for playing. The log burner was a big hit with the adults, spending our evenings in front of the fire.thanks Viv and David
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic barn

Perfect place to stay Clean comfortable Plenty of room nicely decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Wonderful stay at Bishops Barn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bishops barn

Fantastic property and equally fantastic host. Lovely touches such as a goodie bag and home made cake and bread. Easy access to lots of lovejy places will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent barn conversion and hospitality. Very quiet detached property with great log burner. Spotlessly clean with very nice furnishings and good size modern TV (and small TVs in bedrooms that we didn't use). Enjoyed playing table tennis in the garden. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Treasure

Our stay was so relaxing and peaceful and we dream of our next visit back. Viv, truly made us feel welcome, with providing much needed necessities for our arrival, with a delicious baked bread and butterfly cupcakes (could open up her own bakery), milk and a welcome gift basket. The property is superb and has everything you need and feels like home away from home. Thank you Viv, for making our stay enjoyable and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

5-star stay

The hosts have anticipated their guests every need in this fabulous property within striking distance of the Norfolk Broads and east coast beaches. The attention to detail was appreciated. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Barn Conversion

Wow what an amazing property in a lovely tranquil location. The barn was spotlessly clean and the attention to detail was evident throughout. The welcome pack on arrival was perfect with Birthday treats included for my mum. Viv was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Retreat

This barn conversion really has the Wow factor. Attention to detail by the hosts is evident as soon as you walk in the door. Briliant welcome pack, including home-made bread and cakes, fresh eggs, and flowers and lots more. Such a relaxing, quiet place, but so much to do and explore on the doorstep. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024