About
Chestnut Barn is a beautifully converted barn offering spacious self-catering holiday accommodation for families or groups of friends in North Norfolk. There is a private hot tub in the garden, table tennis and outdoor games in the cart shed, and dogs are very welcome. It is located only 15 minutes drive to many beautiful beaches and a 5 minute walk to the traditional village green with a great local pub which serves fantastic food.
The open plan living area in Chestnut Barn is light and airy. It has lots of character with exposed beams and original features. The kitchen is fully equipped with a range cooker, double drawer Fisher Paykel dishwasher, spacious fridge freezer and lots of storage. There is a seating area with three comfortable sofas and additional chairs, a SMART television, Bluetooth speakers, Alexa and DVD player. The wooden dining table is extendable and comfortably seats large groups.
There are four spacious bedrooms comfortably sleeping 10 - 12 guests plus cots in four bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor and has a king size bed, the largest ensuite with walk in shower and bath and an external door to the garden. Also on the ground floor, Bedroom 2 has a king size bed, an ensuite with walk in shower, external double doors to the garden and TV with built in DVD.
Bedroom 3 is on the first floor and has a king size bed, an ensuite with spacious shower cubicle, wardrobe and dressing table. Accessed via a separate staircase, Bedroom 4 is also on the first floor and has four single beds. It also has a cosy TV corner with lots of beanbags and DVD player.
There are two fold out beds and two cots which can be provided for guests and can be placed in any of the rooms.
Outside there is a large enclosed garden and a gravel parking area for several cars. There is a main patio area which is accessed via two sets of double patio doors in the main living area with garden furniture to comfortably seat 10, plus there is more garden furniture which can be added for additional guests and a children's picnic bench. In the garden there is also a sand pit, table tennis in the traditional timber cart shed and many outdoor games. A second patio is located in a secluded position and has a hot tub and outdoor seating. There is a further seating area for morning coffee.
Chestnut Barn is situated within five miles of the coast and is close to three National Trust properties - Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. BeWilderwood and the Dinosaur Park are close by, as are the Norfolk Broads.
The centre of Aldborough village is within a 5-10 minute walk from Chestnut Barn where you can find our fantastic local pub - The Cricketers on the Green - which serves terrific locally sourced food and has a 5 star rating on Trip Advisor, a shop with Post Office and children’s play area which are all located around the traditional village green where cricket is often played during the summer months. Many more pubs and restaurants are in the local area and we are more than happy to share our recommendations.
Availability Search
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 1
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Chestnut Barn | £1,500.00 per unit per week |
*Online booking prices and availability: www.chestnutbarnnorfolk.co.uk or contact Kate on 01263 761169 | 07918 673716
BOOK DIRECT FOR THE BEST RATES. DISCOUNTS FOR SMALLER GROUPS / COUPLES (if not all the bedrooms / beds are used).
Our current prices:
Fully booked until April 2024
12 Apr - 18 Jul 24 | One weekend left - 10th May! £1074 weekend (2 or 3 nights Fri-Sun) | Mid week breaks available: £945 3 nights or £1260 4 nights midweek (Mon-Thurs) | £1700 for 7 nights
19 Jul - 5 Sep 24 | Only two weeks available £2600 for 7 nights
6 Sep - 19 Dec 24 | £1110 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £900 3 nights or £1200 4 nights midweek (Mon-Thurs) | £1600 for 7 nights
20 Dec - 2 Jan 25 | £770 per night | £3100 for 7 nights
3 Jan - 23 Feb 25 | £990 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £900 3 nights or £1200 4 nights mid week (Mon-Thurs) | £1400 for 7 nights
28 Feb - 27 Mar 25 | £1260 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £900 3 nights or £1200 4 nights mid week (Mon-Thurs) | £1500 for 7 nights
28 Mar - 17 Apr 25 | £1470 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £1200 3 nights or £1600 4 nights mid week (Mon-Thurs) | £1900 for 7 nights
18 Apr - 17 Jul 25 | £1470 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £1020 3 nights or £1360 4 nights mid week (Mon-Thurs) | £1800 for 7 nights
18 Jul - 4 Sept 25 | £2900 for 7 nights (Friday changeover day)
5 Sept - 6 Nov 25 | £1260 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £900 3 nights or £1200 4 nights mid week (Mon-Thurs) | £1500 for 7 nights
7 Nov - 18 Dec 25 | £1110 weekend (3 nights Fri-Sun) | £900 3 nights or £1200 4 nights mid week (Mon-Thurs) | £1475 for 7 nights
19 Dec - 1 Jan 26 | £770 per night, minimum 3 night stay at £2310 | £3100 for 7 nights
Pets are welcome. The garden and parking area are fully enclosed, so it is very suitable for dogs and children. Dogs charged at £30 per dog per stay.
HOT TUB charged as an additional fee of £125 for 2/3 nights, £145 for 4/5/6 nights and £165 for 7 nights.
Two further fold out single beds at £60 each.
Facilities
Other
- Outside Seating - Lots of outdoor seating.
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Assisted wheelchair users - There are some steps and uneven surfaces, including gravel. Please ask for more information before booking. Call 01263 761169 or 07918 673716.
- Elderly and less mobile - There are some steps and uneven surfaces, including gravel. Please ask for more information before booking. Call 01263 761169 or 07918 673716.
- Part-time wheelchair users - There are some steps and uneven surfaces, including gravel. Please ask for more information before booking. Call 01263 761169 or 07918 673716.
Booking & Payment Details
- Online Booking Possible
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Barbecue - Charcoal BBQ with utensils and charcoal provided
Children
- Children welcome
- Children's outdoor play area - Large sand pit, outdoor toys, table tennis
- Cots available - Wooden cot and travel cot available
- High chairs available - Two high chairs available, one wooden and one IKEA version
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker - Large range electric cooker
- Dishwasher
- Electric Hob
- Freezer - Freezer inside and a large Amercian style fridge freezer in the cart shed
- Fridge Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
Heating Facilities
- Central heating - Air source heat pump with underfloor heating downstairs and two large radiators upstairs
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
- Games room onsite - Cart shed with table tennis, outdoor toys and large sandpit in the garden
- Kit cleaning area
- Kit storage area
- Secure cycle storage - Cycles can be stored in the large entrance hall
- Spa Facilities
- Spa/Swimming On Site - Private hot tub onside in a secluded position in the garden
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
- Towels Provided
Occupancy
- Sleeps up to 10 - 10 bed spaces (3x king size beds and 4x single beds) in four bedrooms and two cots available and two fold out beds available
Parking
- Free Parking
- Free Parking on Site
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Cleaning service - The property is cleaned between bookings. If you would like additional housekeeping during your stay this can be arranged for an additional charge.
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are charged at £30 per dog per stay
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement - We are very dog friendly. Hard floors throughout the ground floor. Stairgates on the staircases. Enclosed garden. Great dog walks near by.
- Enclosed Garden
- Pet Friendly
- WiFi or internet access - Wifi throughout the house and the garden, free
Room/Unit Facilities
- Bath
- DVD player
- Ground floor bedroom - Two ground floor bedrooms with king size beds and ensuites
- Hairdryer
- Hot Tub
- King-sized bed - 3x king size beds (two on the ground floor and one on the first floor)
- Scenic view
- Shower - Four showers in total, three ensuites and a separate shower
- Television - Three televisions, one in a ground floor bedroom, the main SMART TV in the living area and a further TV in bedroom four in the first floor. All TVs are connected to DVD players.
Site Features
- Garden
- Working farm - Adjacent to the working arable farm, but fully enclosed so not situated in the farmyard. Chestnut Barn is not affected by noise and traffic from the farm.
Target Markets
- Accepts groups - Groups of friends and families, hen parties - all accepted and very welcome.
- Business Stays
- Couples
- Dark Skies / Stargazing - We are situated in a rural area with limited light pollution.
- Dog Friendly Holidays
- Eco-Friendly - The property has an air source heat pump and underfloor heating
- Families
- Hen/Stag Dos Welcome - Hen parties are welcomed. Please enquire before booking stag parties.
- LGBTQIA+
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Chestnut Barn is situated on School Road, Thurgarton, next to the village of Aldborough. The property is easily accessed via road and is close to the A140 which provides access to many local attractions and beaches incuding Sheringham, Cromer and Overstrand.
Chestnut Barn is approximately 15 minutes' drive to many beaches and three National Trust locations (Blickling Hall at Aylsham, Sheringham Park and Felbrigg Hall).
Further afield there is the Norfolk Broads (approximately 20 minute drive), Blakeney, Cley, Holkham and Wells-on-Sea.
There is lots to do in the local area and Chestnut Barn is well located to provide you with easy access.
Public Transport Directions
Transport by car is the most easiest and convenient. However there is a bus service to the village.
The nearest train stations are at Cromer, Roughton Road, Sheringham or Gunton.
