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Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min.

Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min.

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Spacious and comfortable living room
Spacious living room with dining area
Bedroom 1 with ensuite shower room.
Double Bedroom no. 2 with a twin bedroom running off of it
Bathroom

Overview of Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min.

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Enjoy the area

Cley next the Sea, North Norfolk Coast, Norfolk
  • Popular LocationNorfolk Coast7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuckleburgh Collection8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSheringham Beach21 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min.

We're happy to offer 3 nights minimum during non-peak periods. Set within the grounds of The Old Manor House, this charming brick and flint Barn offers spacious and well-appointed accommodation, plus is centrally located in Cley Next the Sea. Full of character, it comprises 2 double bedrooms and a 3rd, twin room, that leads off from bedroom 2 - it is divided by a door for privacy, but there's no separate entrance, so is ideal for children. It also has generous living/ dining space, a separate kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

One of the double bedrooms enjoys an en-suite shower room and the other a TV and the adjoining family room. The family room has 2 single beds, plus a truckle bed to sleep a third. High-grade cotton bed linen is provided.

The ground floor bathroom is finished to a high specification, with a Duravit bathroom suite. There is a bath and integrated shower, washbasin and WC. Christy bath and hand towels are provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped, including a Miele oven and Miele hob, microwave, Bosch dishwasher, AEG washer/dryer and fridge with freezer compartment. There is also a large fridge/freezer in the garage (easily accessed via the barn's entrance hall) that is solely for the use of guests. For additional storage space, all the cupboards under the book shelf in main dining/living area are empty and for your use. So there is plenty of space to store things away!

The garage is also useful for guests to store bikes, fishing equipment, body boards or anything else you might wish to store in the dry and out of the barn itself.

The main living/dining area is spacious, with a comfortable seating area and log burner - an initial basket of logs is provided, plus kindling and fire lighters. There is a large, wall-mounted TV with Freeview and internet TV. In addition, there is a DVD player and a selection of DVDs for you to choose from. The dining table is situated near to the kitchen and sits up to 8 comfortably. Two walls are mostly covered with bookshelves and we have plenty for you to read!

Outside there is an attractive garden area, bordered by willow fencing. There is a wooden garden table and chairs with parasol, that sits on a sheltered terrace, plus a small lawn. We provide a BBQ in the summer months. From the back garden you can easily access Cley High Street and all its lovely attractions.

INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
For more photos and details of the barn and surrounding area, please visit our Manor House Barn (cley next the sea) instagram and facebook pages.

CHILDREN FRIENDLY
For guests with small children, we have a travel cot, 1 high chair and a booster seat and both sets of stairs are fitted with stair gates. We also have some games available for older children.

The local area itself has lots of things for younger children to do, including crabbing at Blakeney, the seal trips from Morston and Blakeney Quays, plus within walking distance of the barn is a small playground. North Norfolk itself is full of fun activities for children and we have details within the barn.

PET FRIENDLY
We are happy to accommodate 1 small to medium, fully house-trained dog, but kindly ask guests to let us know in advance. We also ask for dogs to only to be allowed downstairs and have stair gates to help with this.

PARKING
There is parking for 2 cars directly outside the barn.

(Please note we have a FRIDAY turn around day and a no smoking policy.)

ABOUT CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA
Manor House Barn is centrally located within the picturesque, coastal village of Cley-Next-the-Sea. An area of outstanding natural beauty, Cley village has much to offer visitors and the beach is only 1KM away.

From the barn, there is a wide range of distractions all within easy walking distance. You can view the beautiful marshes by taking a walk along the Cley-to-Blakeney sea wall. Or you could stroll to the beach, accessed via the marshes, and watch the sea fishing or simply enjoy a walk along Cley's shingle beach. Alternatively the Norfolk Wildlife Trust visitors centre is nearby and is the perfect place from which to take in the marshes and bird watching facilities.

In the centre of Cley village you can lose yourself amongst its charming shops, pubs and restaurants. These include:

The George & Dragon pub - a 2 min walk from barn, serves excellent food, wine and beer.
Artemis Cafe - with a fabulous outside seating over looks the marshes
Picnic Fayre Delicatessen - an award winning outlet with superb deli items
Cley Smoke House - with a mouth-watering array of fish
Made in Cley pottery studio
Pinkfoot Gallery
Crabpot Books - a quirky, second hand bookshop and is literally next door
The famous Cley Windmill.
The Hanser - a cosy bar, which serves cocktails too and v good food.

THE NORFOLK COASTAL AREA
From Cley you are perfectly located to discover the delights of the North Norfolk coast - a journey you can make by foot, car or the efficient coastal hopper service.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Neighbouring Cley is the pretty village of Blakeney, which offers sailing, crabbing, and a national nature reserve. From Blakeney Point you can go seal watching and boats can be hired from either Blakeney or Morston Quay.

North Norfolk is home to some of the finest stately residences. Holkham Hall, Blickling and Felbrigg, are all within easy reach.

RECOMMENDED LOCAL EATERIES
Restaurants, pubs and cafes we would recommend are:-

Artemis Cafe, Cley
2 magpies cafe in Blakeney and Holt
Wiveton Cafe, Wiveton (as featured on BBC2's Normal for Norfolk )
The Cley Windmill in Cley (will need booking in advance)
The Anchor at Morston
The Wiveton Bell, Wiveton
The White Horse, Blakeney
The Blakeney Hotel - fabulous location overlooking the quay and stylish cocktail bar
Dun Cow, Salthouse
The George and Dragon, Cley
The Kings Head, Letheringsett
Byfords, Holt


Slightly further afield in Burnham Market are some delightful restaurants including The Hoste Arms, Socius, and No.Twenty9.

If you are looking for something for a special occasion, Morston village, only 3 miles from Cley, is home to the superb Michelin starred restaurant Morston Hall. Offering guests a wonderful gastronomic experience - it does require booking in advance.

BEACHES

With a shingle beach at Cley, there are also sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham, both of which offer fabulous, wind-swept coastlines. But if it’s traditional seaside towns you’re after, Sheringham and Cromer are also close by.

NEARBY MARKET TOWNS AND RESTAURANTS
The charming market towns of Holt and Burnham Market are both well worth a visit, with Holt just 10 minutes drive from Cley. Both offer a rich variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs, including the award-winning The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market and Holts’ renowned restaurant and delicatessen, Byfords.

Details on all these attractions and many more are available within Manor House Barn. However, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any specific queries about North Norfolk generally.

Property manager

Rachel Goodman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot, highchair & stair gates provided.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
1 small dog may be accepted if a request is made.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holt

Located in Holt, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Muckleburgh Collection and Chestnut Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Letheringsett Watermill and St Mary's Priory. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural Surroundings and Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Natural Surroundings - 6 min drive
  • Letheringsett Watermill - 6 min drive
  • Norfolk Coast - 7 min drive
  • Muckleburgh Collection - 8 min drive
  • Sheringham Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Gunton Station - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chubby Seal - 6 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Cafe Chapel Yard - 6 min drive
  • Kings Head - 6 min drive
  • Eric's - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min. located?

This family-friendly Holt holiday home is located by the sea, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Blakeney National Nature Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Natural Surroundings and Sheringham Beach. Holkham National Nature Reserve and Muckleburgh Collection are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy Christmas in Cley
What an amazing week away. Christmas week felt so special with tasteful decorations a beautiful little tree and log fire. The sofas were squishy and comfortable to enjoy an evening by the fire, there was plenty of hot water for a long soak in the bath or refreshing shower. Plenty of soft towels to wrap up in. Although the kitchen is tiny I still managed to cook Christmas dinner for four as we were joined by our daughter and partner for the day. There were all the pots, pans and plates needed. The location is perfect with so many walks right on the doorstep. We didn't move the car once! The village has cafes, restaurants, an amazing little deli and smokery as well as an art gallery, book shop and pottery. We spent lots of money buying beautiful things. We had our two little dogs with us and the enclosed garden was perfect. I imagine it is wonderful in the summer, such a pretty garden. We brought two big sacks of logs with us but you could buy more from the deli. There was a generous basket supplied. The owners were just next door and popped in a couple of times to check everything was okay. We had the most relaxing week and would love to return. It was the best Christmas. How can there be so much to do in such a tiny village? The only thing that would make it even better would be a topper on the mattress as I could feel the springs and so slept in one of the children's beds. It certainly would not stop me returning as it was just perfect in every other way.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cosy cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the barn. Everything was exactly as advertised - spacious, clean, very well-equipped, very comfortable, and warm. It is beautifully located - a 2 minute walk to the salt marshes and coastal path, near a pub which does yummy food and close to the local deli and fish shop. Yet it was also beautifully quiet and set back from the road. We are looking forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, fantastic location
A wonderful place to stay, great location. Enjoyed every minute of our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property.
Lovely place, in a nice quiet location, but close to the pubs and shops in Cley.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Goodman

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David and Rachel have lived in Cley Next the Sea since 2009 and have been running the barn as a holiday rental since 2010. David works as a Fund manager and lives in London from Tuesday to Thursday, while Rachel is a copy writer for bp and works from home - so very much on hand to help guests if needed. Between them they have 6 children aged between 30 and 22 - Grace, Josie, Oliver, William, Henry and Eve. The whole family loves the North Norfolk coastal area, so it really does appeal to all ages.

Languages:

English

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