Hay Barn

I enjoyed a relaxing week in Hay Barn. It is small but perfectly formed and had everything I needed. The welcome treats were delicious and much appreciated. Emma and Neil were very friendly and helpful. Attentive without being intrusive. On hand when you need them but otherwise leave you to it. I was drawn to the site because of the ecological work they are doing and it is a lovely location. You can walk in various directions straight from the door. As an electric car driver it is a real bonus to have charging on site. As mentioned in the details, Hay Barn does back on to the road so there is some traffic noise but it wasn't an issue for me and I soon got used to it. I was out most of the time anyway. There is so much to do in the surrounding area. Highlights for me were a Wildlife Trust boat trip on Hickling Broad and a visit to the stunning East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden. Hay barn was great value and when next in Winterton I would definitely stay at Mill Farm Eco Barns again.

The perfect location for a family celebration. So glad we booked The Threshing Barn at Mill farm to celebrate our silver wedding with our grown up kids and their partners. The attention to detail that has been put into this beautiful development is simply astounding. From the home made hamper included to the thoughtful touches in every room is something else.Spacious rooms, and luxurious bedding make it feel like a five star resort. I cannot recommend Mill Farm enough.

An Award-Winning Gem: Unforgettable ECO-Barn Experience!It's no surprise this ECO-Barn has won so many awards – it's a special place! From the moment we arrived, Emma's amazing hospitality made us feel incredibly welcome. The EV charging was simple and lightning-fast, a huge convenience. The facillaites all excellent and well thought out. The nearby village was only a short walk and the beach were so close and easy to walk to. Dog friendly and spotlessly clean!What truly set this stay apart was the extraordinary wildlife. The garden and hedgerows were teeming with life unlike anything I've ever seen - We saw hundreds of butterflies, and it was a delight to watch pied wagtail fledglings with their parents. As night fell, the starscapes were breathtaking, and we spent hours mesmerized by bats flitting across the sky. These were truly unforgettable moments. Oh and we saw deer, hare and birds of prey every day!The walks to the nearby beach were simple and incredibly pleasant, adding to the charm of this fantastic eco-friendly retreat. We can't recommend it highly enough!I can't thank Emma enough for her kindness and care during our stay - I even left my phone behind (Friday when I left) and she sent it back special delivery so it was with me 9am (Saturday) < 24h amazing, folk so hard working. A great team including Wilbur the little dog!The big sky and grasslands reminded me of Texas.

We had a wonderful weekend in the Grain Barn- it was even lovelier than the photos. It has absolutely everything you need for a comfortable stay and plenty of thoughtful touches including a delicious welcome package. We loved the fact that the living area was upstairs so we could always enjoy the wonderful views - uninterrupted fields and sky. It’s full of light, just lovely. It’s a very peaceful spot with plenty of walks from the door. The local beach is an easy walk away and fabulous. Emma and Neil were so friendly and helpful. Perfect weekend escape and we’ve already recommended it to friends! Thank you.

Great stay, all as described...

Just back from an amazing stay at the Threshing Barn at the Mill Farm Eco Barns!
I have to say this is probably one of the best holidays I've ever been on. From the moment we booked, we got so much information through from Emma about the surrounding area, how to get there, the check in details, local walks, everything you could want and so much more!
When we arrived we were just blown away by the beautiful location, and the sheer size of the property. The beautiful gifts of the fresh farm eggs, their own pressed apple juice (which was delicious!) and a freshly made sticky toffee cake all helped to start things off on the right foot.
The property is stunning, huge rooms, clean bathrooms and everything just as you might want it.
We saw Emma and her husband several times during the stay, she was a lovely host, friendly and chatty and even gave me some spare strawberries that she'd just picked from the allotment and couldn't have done more for us.
Overall, worth every 1 of the 5 stars

We had a wonderful week staying in the Threshing barn. The barn is extremely well equipped, clean and huge bedrooms. Its very comfortable. Emma and Neil who live just next door, are very attentive hosts and we were welcomed with delicious home made cider and then a cake and some home made bread just before my birthday at the end of the week.The area is quiet and there are dog walking routes direct from the door, with a dog park just 5 minutes down the road. The village is just a ten minute walk away and we ate a few times at the local pub The Fisherman's return, a really great friendly pub with good food. A must is a visit to Horsey beach to see the seals, you can get up really close to them, it was a unique experience! Just along from Horsey beach is another great pub, The Nelson which we really liked too.At the accommodation there is also a really well equipped games barn which we used a couple of times, it was fun. There is also a vegetable garden where you could help yourself, a great idea.We took our three dogs with us, there is a handy utility room in the barn where you can have their beds and they slept in at night, and Emma and Neil were happy for us to leave them alone in the day which we did for short periods.Although a beautiful courtyard area, our dogs did miss toileting on grass so we did have to take them for multiple walks, not a criticism but something you may want to consider if booking.Suggestion, you have some really great land, we would have loved a small secure dog paddock to let the dogs off near the barn in the evenings.Thanks for having us!

First time staying in Norfolk for us and our little dog. What a lovely place we chose to stay. Neil and Emma have a lovely home and site accommodation for guests. Three accommodations in total. We chose to stay in The Hay Barn for the week. The site has a lovely fruit and vegetable garden and games room. We didn't actually use the games room but did pick some asparagus and onions from the garden to accompany our meal.The Hay Barn itself is well equipped with underfloor heating and a wood burner. It's got a secure enclosed garden with two seating options, a bench and a table and chairs. It also catches the evening sun. Oh it also has a BBQ. A washing machine and a hairdryer are provided in the property too. The sofa folds out into a sofa bed too to make it comfortable to chill out watching tv although we found you could carefully swing the tv round on its bracket and view from the bedroom too if you wanted to. Bonus for us was that it was dog friendly and the walks out straight from the door across fields or down to the village which has a nice pub and lovely little coffee shop/shop. There is also a shop in the village too.Winterton beach was a 10 minute walk and has a beach cafe and toilets. What a lovely place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Road noise can be heard during the day but is quiet at night we found this would not stop us staying again.

Lovely place to stay with a great view over the fields and good place for those with a dog. Good clear instructions and responsive to all questions

Well , what can I say about this barn/home?
It is beautiful , exactly as described by the host, Emma...

Emma was very helpful and nothing was too much for her..
Would gladly use this barn/ home again without hesitation

Thank you Emma for a wonderful stay

We had a truly faultless stay – the barn had everything we could possibly need and more. The guide provided was incredibly helpful, with excellent local recommendations that made exploring the area easy and enjoyable. The location is stunning, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Emma gave us a warm welcome on arrival, and the welcome treats were a lovely touch. Our 19-month-old and dog were both really well catered for – the stair gates, toys, and secure private garden made a huge difference and helped us all relax. There’s a balcony overlooking the fields which both our child and dog loved looking out from.

The fresh eggs from Emma’s chickens were a real highlight each morning. Every little detail was thoughtfully considered, making it a really enjoyable and comfortable stay. Emma has clearly put a lot of care into creating a fantastic experience for guests. We’d highly recommend staying here and would love to return in the future.

Had a lovely stay, clean and tidy thanks you Emma

All the family (8) plus 3 dogs thoroughly enjoyed our stay plenty of room for everyone weather fine so all in all a fabulous stay thanks Emma xx

Loved our week in this dog & child friendly eco-barn. Beautiful home, great peaceful location and welcoming hosts

The Hay Barn is a beautiful spot, away from the madding crowd but close to the beach and perfect for dogs!

Beautiful little barn, perfect escape from everyday life. Beautiful walks and just a short distance from the stunning Norfolk coast. Emma and her husband were very friendly and very accommodating:

Our first time at Winterton. The Hay Barn was perfect as a base to explore by foot or by car. Winterton dunes and beaches were a delight, and a wonderful wild place to wander.
Emma is a great host who made sure we had everything we needed. This was a really good value cosy, comfortable stay, and we both enjoyed our long weekend.

Perfect for a relaxing break, great location, 15 mins to boat hire for the broads, Great Yarmouth and stunning beach a short walk away. The barn was spotless and very beautifully decorated, loved the welcome goodies from Emma was so thoughtful. Couldn’t fault a thing, easy to find, everything you need is there, highly recommend. We visited with our two children aged 24 and 17 and our dog, was great to spend time together visiting the area and then coming back for some card games, games room is good for a quick game of table tennis or pool. Nice private little garden area for dogs too. We used Martham boat hire for a day on the broads. Lots of nice spots to eat not too far by car.