Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Blo' Norton, England

Bressingham Steam and Gardens8 min drive
Banham Zoo11 min drive
Snetterton Race Circuit13 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Virginia Barn with 2 xKingsize,1x small double and 1 xTwin Room bedrooms and 3 bathrooms offers 5 star en suite self catering accommodation in a private and rustic setting. Accessed from the driveway of Blo Norton Hall, this spacious barn conversion has been expertly designed and refurbished. It also provides ample parking, and is superbly equipped including a comfortable and stylish lounge area, elegant dining and a baby grand piano. The front garden with panoramic views over farmland has a patio with garden table and chairs and BBQ (Coal, not provided) , the rear garden is shared with Duleep Singh barn, great for larger group bookings where you can all come together or watch the kids play safely. The barn can be let either on its own or with Duleep Singh Barn or and Blo Norton Hall, please ask for more details. Arrivals are from 2pm with Departures Mon - Sat 10.30am and Sundays 17.30pm so you can relax without having to rush off anywhere and enjoy for a little longer.

Property manager

Sue McGrath

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Under 3 yrs can stay free in travel cots

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Quiet parties incl hen and stag

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 22 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Max of 2 dogs

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only

No extra beds are allowed. Children over 2 yrs are counted as an adult, travel cots for under 2 yrs are accepted. Travel cot and Highchair supplied

Velux windows must be closed when leaving the property. Should it rain, it is the guests responsibility to replace any spoiled furniture.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Quiet parties incl hen and stag

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Diss

Located in Diss, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bressingham Steam and Gardens and The Corn Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The English Whisky Co. and Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre. Banham Zoo and Combat Paintball Ltd are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Blo' Norton, England

What's nearby

Bressingham Steam and Gardens - 8 min drive
Banham Zoo - 11 min drive
Snetterton Race Circuit - 13 min drive
Dad's Army Museum - 14 min drive
High Lodge Visitor Centre - 26 min drive

Getting around

Harling Road Station - 14 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Tyrrell's Bar and Restaurant - 17 min drive
The Nags Head - 8 min drive
The Red Lion - 8 min drive
Wortham Tea Shop - 11 min drive
The Kings Head - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Knettishall Heath Country Park, Bressingham Steam and Gardens and The English Whisky Co.. Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre and Bardwell Windmill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eddie O.

3 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great way to bring in the New Year

We arrived on New Years Eve to find the large open area of the barn, warm and welcoming. Everything was exactly as expected, if not more. The accommodation has everything you would ever need to make your stay very pleasant. Sue was also very helpful with answers to my questions on the lead up, which also helped set our expectations. Overall a very chilled and relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlane M.

7 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering for family wedding

I stayed with my husband, our three adult children and our daughter-in-law. It was very special to spend time together. The grand piano was much used as we all play and one daughter and my husband were performing at my niece's wedding (the next day). Absolutely perfect environment for us as a family. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris C.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Great location and plenty of space. Visually a lovely sitting room with huge vaulted ceiling but furnishings and rugs very tired. A few issues with showers but I’m sure they will be resolved. As a family place to meet and celebrate a birthday it was wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heena R.

29 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely break away

The barn was just as described and as per the pictures. A lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sue was great with communicating with me prior to our arrival and it was really easy to get the keys to the property. We booked Virginia for the week and Duleep Singh for a few of the group who were only able to join for the weekend and both barns were equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Sudbury, Suffolk, UK

21 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable Stay

We visited for a 2 night stay in mid November. This is a lovely property and very cosy for a barn conversion. We found every thing we needed for our stay and the internal lay out was ideal for our party. The local area is very pretty and there are plenty of attractions close by. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sue McGrath

Hi my name is Sue MCgrath and I have been managing Blo Norton Hall and the Barns since its purchase in 2009 where they were refurbished and brought to life. With such a beautiful property my job is very easy, we love to rent it out so you and your families can enjoy the house for the many different events you would like to hold with a large group of people. Its great for Anniversary celebrations, catching up with old friends, Wedding receptions as you can put a marque up in the garden, families with children of all ages as they love hunting around in the gardens playing hide n seek and finding the secret play area in the woods. My staff and I also love to stay here as well as work here, its a very special place.

Why they chose this property

Blo Norton Hall and the barns are not modern, does not have great Wi-FI, you cant get a phone signal, the furniture is antique and the floors uneven but what it lacks in Hotel sophistication it makes up for with character and it has bundles of it! I love it for its quirkiness and when children arrive their faces light up, for they see how great hide and seek is going to be. Its very special to me and the staff and I am sure it will become to you, some of our guests have been returning year after year, it grows on you.

What makes this property unique

The house and barns is about coming together and celebrating family and friend events. You will find yourselves talking because we do not have Hi tech equipment or X boxes, the phones don't work very well so you find communication becomes key, even the kids join in! We are not one of these places who hike up all the bank holiday rates, we have 3 rates and pass the discounts on to everyone, so you pay a low rate Jan - July, that's right no increase for Easter or May bank holidays, there's a summer rate and of course Christmas and New year. We believe that everyone should benefit especially those with young children. We hope you enjoy as much as I and my staff enjoy working and maintaining it.