Plan Your Family Celebration at Our Eco Barns in Norfolk
Are you planning a family celebration during your stay at Mill Farm Eco Barns or looking for a special place to stay and celebrate a significant date? As providers of beautiful and eco-friendly barn holidays in Norfolk, we not only offer a stunning setting for your get-together but also help plan your stay with useful tips and local recommendations.
Christmas and New Year Family Celebrations at Mill Farm, Norfolk
At Christmas and New Year, we transform the barns, including a tree in the Threshing and Grain Barn, so you don’t need to worry about decorations. We also make our own Christmas wreaths. Our goal is to make your time with us relaxing and enjoyable, surrounded by the beauty of Norfolk.
The Best Local Food around Mill Farm Eco Barn, Norfolk
Edfords Farm and Butchery is an organic smallholding about 4 miles from the Barn. They produce both meat and veggies which can be ordered and picked up or they will deliver to us on a Thursday. I am happy to take delivery for you if you wish. This new venture produces excellent quality meat and veggies on the farm and would be a great option for a Christmas Turkey or BBQ box. You just need to order in advance.
Allen Butchers, in Hemsby, is a real gem. They do fabulous local venison and outdoor reared pork from Suffolk and BBQ packs. For Christmas, order your free range Turkey here, along with ”Pigs in Blankets and Chipolatas’. 01493 733555
Dabs n crabs, Fishmongers is situated in Hirsty’s farm shop in Ormesby. They have loads of fresh fish, and you can even go out for a day’s sea fishing with the owner. They encourage you to collect the fish in Tupperware to avoid plastic pollution too. The farm shop itself sells some nice local produce.
The Tacons, in Rollesby, is my go-to place for fresh local veg. They also sell cakes, dairy products and Norfolk charcuterie. They are open pretty much all day, every day 9 until 6pm. Fresh fish is available on Wednesday.
The Flower Gallery, Martham. A lovely, helpful florist. They will deliver to Mill Farm Eco Barns for you in advance of your arrival, just let us know, and we can sort this out for you.
Blakes Bakes, Artisan baker, Andrew, makes your arrival cake. You can always contact him directly if you’d like to order any more cakes during your stay – or to take them home. His cakes are reliably good, and he’ll go out of his way to make the cake you want. 07748 664739
For a fancy family celebration cake that really looks the part, try Holly’s Bakes in the next village of Martham. Expect tall cakes that look beautiful as a table centrepiece.
Want to eat in but not cook?
If you want to organise caterers for your stay for an extra special evening or Christmas menu, then look no further than Norfolk Edge. They do a range of packages from cooking on site to delicious meals you can reheat in the Barns.
Special meals out around Mill Farm Eco Barns.
For meals out, the Ingham Swan is now open the perfect restaurant for a group of adults wanting a sophisticated food experience – I am planning to go there for my birthday next year (it’s the kind of place I go to once a year as a real treat. You can get a taxi there and back but book both a table and a cab in advance. Return before 11 for a cheaper fare.
Slightly nearer to the eco barns with a growing reputation is the Fleggburgh Kings Arms. It’s a great fine dining experience, with a good kids menu and is also dog friendly in part of its restaurant.
Return before 11 for a cheaper fare. If you are here over the weekend and want to have Sunday lunch out, I’d go for the Boathouse in Ormesby. It does a quality carvery, has good veggie options, and there is a children’s playground.
How about a special picnic or hamper for your stay in our holiday barn?
Local mother and daughter team have set up a business creating the perfect picnic hamper to take out and about to celebrate a special day outdoors in the beautiful Norfolk countryside. Call Caroline on 07377735151 or visit Little Dot’s holiday treats.
Recording your special family celebration
We have teamed up with local photographer Rebecca Woods to offer photo packages at the eco barns or on the beach. It’s obviously best to book these before you come. And do let Rebecca know you are staying with us. The folks below stayed with us and took us up on this recommendation.
Have a pamper whilst on holiday at Mill Farm Eco Barns
I have just teamed up with ‘My blissful retreat’, a visiting spa company offering luxurious treatments in the comfort of your holiday home. Our customers have a 10% discount on any treatments. You can book this before your holiday or after you arrive.
Day trips from the barns.
As well as a trip to the beach and to see the seals at Horsey, I’d always recommend hiring a boat to visit the Broads National Park from our neighbouring village at Martham. Try one of the electric boats from Martham Ferry Boat Company. Or, if you are feeling even more adventurous, you can go on a kayak tour with Norfolk’s Outdoor Adventure.
Tailor Your Family Celebration Stay in Norfolk, Winterton on sea
If you need further advice, feel free to contact us. Our four-bedroom Threshing Barn is super family-friendly, and with a downstairs wet room and living space all on one level, it means that all the family can join in the celebrations. Grandparents can rent the Hay Barn next door for some peace and quiet. Or, for a smaller family celebration, you can rent our 2-bedroom Grain Barn with wonderful views from the upstairs living area. All three barns can be rented individually or together. Check our availability here.
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