In the peaceful hamlet of Runham, this charming barn conversion offers a serene escape. With an open-plan living room featuring a log burner and sun-drenched patio, unwind in comfort surrounded by nature's sights and sounds.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41184 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The 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.
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please be Covid-19 respectful.
This is a no smoking, no vaping property
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Great Yarmouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and Oasis Amusements are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Orton Farmers' Market and Wroxham Barns. Travelling with kids? Consider Lost World Adventure Golf and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Great Yarmouth travel guide
Is Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park located?
This family-friendly Great Yarmouth holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Norfolk Broads and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. Oasis Amusements and Lost World Adventure Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Bishop's Barn, seals, seaside walks and The Broads National Park Reviews
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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.
We had a wonderful stay in Bishop's Barn. The Barn itself has been renovated to a high standard and was extremely well equipped.It is in the perfect location for exploring the Norfolk Broads and surrounding areas such as Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Gorleston.The welcome hamper was amazing and we really enjoyed the homemade bread and cakes along with the prosecco and apple juice in addition to some everyday essentials.
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.
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!
The Barn was perfect. Everything I needed was available. The place was spotless and I felt very much at home. There was a lovely hamper waiting with goodies in, including my favourite Prosecco. The location was in easy reach of Hemsby and Yarmouth as my son wanted to go to the arcades. The host always responded quickly to messages and was within easy reach if I needed anything. I’m now going to make this my favourite place to stay when we want a few days near the arcade. Thank you Viv.
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!
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.
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
Clean, warm and lovely interior. Great communication with the owner and the property is fantastic inside and out. Stayed over New Year and the barn is in a great place to get out and about. Overall, we had a lovely relaxing weekend and would definitely return.
Viv's property is an absolute jewel nestled in a peaceful village setting. The barn is airy and big, spotless and equipped with everything you need for a wonderful stay- Viv even left us a welcoming hamper full of treats, whcih we absolutely loved. Big bonus were the children books and games- we had a lot of fun!
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.
Joanna
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janette
2 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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.
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.
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
The place is lovely and the host seems to have thought of everything. Home made bread and cupcakes were a very nice touch. Location is great for getting to family-friendly attractions (e.g. Bewilderwood). Warm, comfy, finished to a high standard, excellent bathrooms. Our son enjoyed the box of Lego. Really can't fault it!
From the moment we stepped through the door we felt at home. Absolutely beautiful, we loved everything about the barn. Two beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, comfy sofas with all kitchen amenities you could want. We made great use of the table tennis tablefire pit. Lovely welcome basket containing loads of lovely goodies. One of the best places we have stayed.
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.
The property was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The host left us a very generous welcome pack, homemade bread and cakes and gorgeous sunflowers. The kids enjoyed the games available at the property and we all enjoyed the odd game of table tennis! The Barn had everything we could need for a week away and the hosts left detailed information about Bishop’s Barn and the surrounding areas. We enjoyed boating on the broads (hired from Herbert Woods), beach days and Bewilderwood, all within half an hour from the Barn A great base to explore Norfolk and wonderful to come back to after a strenuous day at the beach!
Perfect in every way, we really can’t fault the property at all.
Beautiful high quality decor, fixtures and fittings. Wonderfully comfortable and homely.
Really well equipped with everything needed.
The thoughtful welcome hamper complete with home cooked cake and other lovely goodies was a lovely touch.
Highly recommend this beautiful home for a peaceful and tranquil break.
Thank you Viv and David.
I stay here with my wife and two children who are aged 1 and 5 and we had a lovely time. Theres lots of space, its very open and such a bright welcoming space.
Everywhere was clean and tidy, the welcome basket was very good too and much appreciated and we settled in very quickly. There were some books, games and toys in the property which went down well with the kids and the garden and patio area were used on warmer days.
In terms of location it is a relatively short drive to Great Yarmouth and there are some pubs even closer than this. There are places to eat nearby for the children and we never had to drive more than 30 mins to get to any of the locations we wanted to visit in Norfolk.
Overall, very nice, very clean, very welcoming and a good location. We would happily stay again in the future.
My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Bishop’s Barn for a week. We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable family vacation.
The barn is beautifully situated in a quiet, rural location. It is also close to a number of popular attractions, such as the Broads and the Norfolk Coast
The barn itself is spacious and very well-equipped, with everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need to cook and eat at home. We particularly enjoyed the living space, which is great for relaxing, eating and spending time together. The addition of toys and board games kept our little boy entertained throughout our stay.
Also, the welcome pack from the host we found on arrival was very much appreciated!