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The Granary

Banningham, near Aylsham, Norfolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Luxurious Norfolk barn conversion, with stylish and sumptuous interiors
  • Special touches, such as high-powered hot tub and outside entertaining area
  • Outstanding location for the north Norfolk countryside, beaches and the city of Norwich
Overview
Property code: OC-RFTG

Enjoying an idyllic spot in a beautiful part of North Norfolk, this stunning residence makes a fabulous holiday retreat for families, couples and friends seeking an elegant country retreat in glorious surroundings. Offering stylish, spacious accommodation for up to six guests, the property has been imaginatively updated with fabulous interiors, soft furnishings and a range of features including a hot tub, exposed brickwork, timber beams, freestanding rolltop baths and a fantastic private courtyard. Brimming with character, this light-filled barn conversion is a wonderful hideaway for walkers and cyclists exploring this glorious area, and a fantastic location for enjoying a celebration together.

Set in the grounds of the owner’s Grade II-listed farmhouse, this sumptuous property has an inviting open-plan lounge/diner with oak herringbone flooring, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and timber beams, as well as a Smart TV and a sociable dining area. Featuring a central breakfast island, the stunning light-filled kitchen is perfect for rustling up family feasts. The ground floor also features a shower room and the first bedroom with a super-king-size bed, TV and en-suite shower room. Upstairs, the gallery landing has a glass balcony and a monk’s bench, and leads to two bedrooms: a twin and a super-king-size room, each with a TV and en-suite bathroom. From the lounge and the ground-floor bedroom, there’s a small patio with a tennis table. Bifold doors lead from the kitchen into the fully enclosed south-facing courtyard with a bubbling hot tub, a porcelain-tiled dining area, a BBQ area with plenty of garden furniture and atmospheric lighting so you can relax into the night.

Within easy reach of the Broads, the property is a great base for visiting popular Norfolk attractions including Blickling Hall, Wroxham Barns and BeWILDerwood, all within 14 miles. Heading to the coast, Mundesley Beach is just 12 miles away.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size rooms (zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as twins on request), 1 twin room (zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as a super-king-size on request)
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC and shower, WC, 1 en-suite shower room with rainforest shower and WC2 , 2 en-suite bathroom with rainforest showers, roll-top baths and WCs.
  • Electric AGA, with electric AGA module (providing a conventional oven and ceramic hob) to one side, wine cooler, Nespresso coffee machine and integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
  • Washing machine and American-style tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • 75” Smart TV in lounge, plus 3 digital TVs in bedrooms
  • Courtyard gardens
  • Parking for 3 cars
  • Travel cot, stairgate and highchair
  • Hot tub and table tennis
  • Please note: All duvets and pillowcases are hypoallergenic
  • Pub 0.25 miles, shop 2 miles
  • Access to the property is two steps down from the gated driveway – this is lit at night by sensor
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Jodie McCallum

This property is personally managed by Jodie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 16th May 2026

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Reviewed by Lucy 5th May 2026

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Stunning property with extremely high quality furnishings. Extremely well equipped and everything we needed. Will definitely book again.

Reviewed by Luke 28th December 2025

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We had a wonderful five-night stay over Christmas and found The Granary absolutely perfect for our needs. The spacious layout and high-end fittings made it incredibly comfortable, while the luxurious, well-equipped kitchen meant we could prepare a full Christmas dinner for six with ease. The Aga kept the whole property wonderfully warm and cosy thrRead moreoughout our stay. From the thoughtful welcome tray on arrival to the extra touches such as the hot tub, table tennis and the animals just outside, everything really added to the experience. A particularly special highlight was the owner kindly bringing over an electric piano for us to play, which made the break feel truly memorable. We couldnt have asked for a better Christmas getaway. Many thanks to Tracey and her family! Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 2nd September 2025

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A beautiful place to stay in a stunning location.

Reviewed by Susan 23rd August 2025

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The Granary is a stunning property! We had a wonderful family holiday. Everything was thought of from the welcome pack and fizz to slippers and extra towels for the hot tub. This is a gem of a find and was well positioned to explore both the coast and the broads. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Christine 12th July 2025

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Reviewed by Andrea 28th June 2025

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A lovely property, spacious and well equipped Beds are large and very comfortable and we were lucky with the weather so spent lots of time on the sunny patio. Tracy was helpful and very responsive if we had any questions

Reviewed by Kevin 22nd June 2025

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The Granary presents itself as a high-end rural holiday property, but its setting and several design shortcomings limit its suitability for guests seeking a quiet and comfortable retreat. Access is via a narrow, poorly maintained lane with multiple large potholes. The property is opposite a large yard filled with stock racing cars in various staRead moretes of repair and piles of rusting vehicle parts. This detracts significantly from the appeal of the setting and is at odds with the property's premium positioning. Vehicle parking is possible for up to three cars; however, the access gate is tight, and manoeuvring larger vehicles would be challenging. The courtyard area outside the entrance is paved with polished slabs which become extremely slippery when wet, posing a potential hazard. Internally, the property is well appointed and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. The kitchen includes a wide range of equipment, though if the Aga is not used then catering for larger groups is constrained by the two small electric ovens provided. Communal areas are spacious and benefit from large windows, offering good natural light. However, the bedrooms and bathrooms are comparatively small and provide limited storage and restricted space. Crucially, the location is not peaceful. While the busy A140 lies only 130 metres away, the primary source of disturbance is the active stock car engineering business directly opposite the property. During our stay, there were multiple early morning noise events, including a significant disruption at 06:30 on our first morning involving a large truck being loaded with stock cars, right outside our bedroom window. Thermal comfort is also an issue. The large glazed sections contribute to excessive heat build-up during summer sunny weather. The property lacks air-conditioning, and upstairs bedrooms become uncomfortably hot. This is exacerbated by the use of plastic mattress and pillow protectors. Furthermore, the two upstairs bedrooms feature large triangular windows with no blinds or curtains, resulting in excessive early morning light and disrupted sleep. The Granary is a clean and well-specified property offering generous communal living space. However, its practical shortcomingsparticularly with respect to noise, location, thermal regulation and light compromise its suitability if you are looking for a restful rural holiday destination. The surrounding environment and architectural choices significantly detract from the overall guest experience. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we will discuss this with the owner. Hide

Reviewed by Dorothy 31st May 2025

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The cottage is very comfortable for 6 adults or families, every bedroom having its own en-suite. There is a pub in the village, a short walk from the property and its open everyday. There is no road sign at the end of the lane but it is the only lane between the village and the main road. The hot tub is big enough for 6 adults and work well, the tRead moreable tennis table puddles water when it rains but it dries quickly if the puddles are cleared. A lovely location with lots of walks within a short distance and not too far from the coast. Hide

Reviewed by Neil 29th May 2025

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Really well presented barn(granary conversion), retaining all period/original features, beams etc, siiting alongside the owners main farmhouse ,Good views of thye paddocks including a few sheep and very friendly dogs, Very spacious , light and roomy. All 3 double bedrooms ( 1 was a twin) have very good size en-suites. Lovely south facing main couRead morertyard/patio inc hot-tub, and smaller northfacing patio on opposite side of house. main living/dining area is a very large open plan arrangement .Kitchen is large, fully equipped, lacks nothing, with adjacent utility& downstairs loo/shower. Situated just on edge of the village, a couple of hundred metres from the main Aylsham/Cromer Rd, making accesibilty easy. NT Blickling Hall just a couple of miles away. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 5th November 2024

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Reviewed by Kenneth 26th October 2024

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Superb and well equipped . Has everything one can think of. Virtually impossible to find anything not to like. Excellent.

Reviewed by Lori-anne 21st September 2024

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Lovely location. House was very comfortable and very clean. Beds are enormous and extremely comfortable. Loads of hot water and showers were lovely. Equipment very good , we were able to prepare some lovely meals. Can recommend the local pub in walking distance. Family dogs very friendly and other farm animals were amazing to see.

Reviewed by Alexandra 6th July 2024

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This is a beautiful property, perfect for family get together or 3 couples. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and very well equipped - even an air fryer! Lovely pub in walking distance and lots of interesting places to visit nearby. We enjoyed the hot tub, bbq and visits from the friendly farm animals! I still find it slightly strange to have completelRead morey contactless check-in and no contact with anyone for duration of stay, but then again we had no problems so it didnt really matter. Hide

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Norfolk Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.